Cafe Recommendations
This page features café recommendations that I personally tried, especially those offering rich and umami matcha drinks. Each place has its own vibe—perfect for relaxing, studying, or simply enjoying your matcha moments.
Baguio Cafés
These cafés are located in Baguio and are known for their relaxing ambiance, cool weather, and wide variety of drinks—especially matcha.
Other Cafés
These are cafés I’ve tried from different places outside Baguio. You can add them to your checklist if you want to explore new spots with good drinks and vibes.
Stores
This section includes popular stores with branches around the Philippines. They offer accessible and consistent matcha drinks you can enjoy anytime.
Tavern Cafe
One of the best cafés with a breathtaking view, especially during sunset. During foggy days, it gets really cold, so bringing a jacket is a must. They offer a variety of drinks, including matcha, along with good food. Perfect for relaxing and enjoying the scenery..
Location: CH29+3X8, Pine Tree Alley, Baguio, Benguet
Foam Coffee
This café offers a variety of matcha flavors, and every peso you spend here is worth it. You can enjoy high-quality matcha drinks while relaxing in a calm and cozy atmosphere. It is also a student-friendly café because they provide free internet and charging ports, making it a great place to study or review your lessons.
Location: 15 Bukaneg St, Baguio, Benguet / Shuntug Rd, Baguio, Benguet
Uji Matcha Café
This place has a calm and relaxing vibe, perfect for students who want to study or review. They offer different matcha flavors made with high-quality matcha powder, so you can really taste the difference.
Location: Lower Bonifacio St, Baguio, Benguet
Nono's Guidos and Ristorante
A café with a forest-like vibe where you can relax and enjoy the view. It’s very Instagrammable and peaceful. They serve a variety of drinks, including matcha, along with different food options.
Location: Bektey, Longlong, Puguis, La Trinidad, Benguet
MOCH Cafe and Bistro
One of the best places to enjoy matcha while relaxing. It has a beautiful view and serves high-quality food and drinks. A great spot if you want a peaceful café experience.
Location: Gulf View Horizon, Suello Village, Tuba, Benguet
Cornelia Street Bistro House
A Taylor Swift–inspired café filled with themed decorations and collections. The place is fun and unique, and they also serve matcha drinks. Definitely worth the visit for both the vibe and the experience.
Location: 3 Navy Rd, Baguio, Benguet
Itaewon Creative Lounge
An Instagrammable café with a modern and stylish setup. They offer a variety of drinks, including matcha, and it’s also student-friendly place.
Location: Mabini St, Baguio, Benguet
Cafe Moonlight
A calm and cozy place that’s perfect for spending time alone. They offer matcha drinks and food, and the peaceful vibe makes it a great place to unwind.
Location: Session Rd, Baguio, Benguet
Sunndown Coffee La Union
Perfect for tourists visiting Elyu. Their matcha is great for beginners—not too strong but creamy and smooth. The prices are affordable, and the place is chill, making it perfect for catching up with friends or loved ones.
Location: Urbiztondo Rd, San Juan, La Union
Stream of Consciousness
A good option for non-matcha lovers since the flavor is more on the creamy side. It’s a bit pricey, but worth it because the place is very Instagrammable. Great for hanging out and chatting with friends.
Location: San Fernando City, La Union
EsKape Bongabon
This café made me fall in love with matcha. It’s located in our hometown and offers a variety of drinks, but their match a really stands out. The place is peaceful and not crowded, perfect for alone time.
Location: Bongabon, Nueva Ecija
Kape Nuevo
One of the best cafés in our hometown. Their matcha is really good, and the place has a perfect sunset view. It’s best to visit in the afternoon and just relax while enjoying your drink.
Location: Bongabon, Nueva Ecija
Rohi Paperflower & Cafe
They offer different matcha flavors, and everything is worth the price. The place feels relaxing, and every corner is Instagrammable. Not just the matcha—even their food is really good.
Location: Bongabon, Nueva Ecija
Gondolla Coffee
A quiet café with a homey vibe. They serve drinks and snacks, but their matcha stands out. Perfect for people who prefer a peaceful and less crowded place.
Location: Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija
CHIN CAFE
A spacious and Instagrammable café. They offer a wide variety of food and drinks, and their matcha is something even non-matcha lovers can enjoy.
Location: Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija
The Coffee Box
A calm and cozy place, perfect for bonding with friends and family. They offer different food and drinks. If you prefer a sweeter matcha flavor, this is a good place to try.
Location: Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija
James' Blend Cafe
Perfect for students. You can study while enjoying your matcha. They offer affordable drinks with different flavors, and it’s a great choice if you prefer a quiet and not crowded café.
Location: Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija
Taste from the Greens Philippines
They offer a variety of drinks, and their matcha is rich and umami. You can customize your sugar and ice level, so you get the taste you prefer. Definitely worth trying.
Location: Find the nearest branch to you.
ChaTime Philippines
They offer many drink flavors, but their cream cheese matcha is my favorite. It really stands out from the menu, and you can easily find a branch near you.
Location: Find the nearest branch to you.
Starbucks Philippines
A well-known store that offers customizable drinks. I usually order matcha here because you can adjust it based on your preference by adding different ingredients. It’s also very accessible since they have branches almost everywhere.
Location: Find the nearest branch to you.