The coffee scene in the Philippines has never been livelier than it is now—with coffee shops on every corner, with more people having basic knowledge of what a cold brew is, and more people ready with quick answers when asked, "Where can I find the best coffee?" But, hey, if you haven't figured out the answers to that just yet, let four local coffee shops awarded by The World's 100 Best Coffee Shops be your guide—because it just included four cafes in the Philippines on their list.
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Four coffee shops in the Philippines are awarded by The World's 100 Best Coffee Shops.
The World's 100 Best Coffee Shops is a new recognition system that identifies the finest coffee shops worldwide. Among all the coffee shops based in the Philippines, the ones that were included are Crema and Cream Coffee Roasters which landed on the 8th spot, Single Origin which secured the 83rd spot, El Union which ranks 61st, and Yardstick which is number 18.
These local coffee shops have long made a name for themselves in the coffee community.
Crema and Cream Coffee Roasters
Location: 16B Timog Ave., Diliman, Quezon City
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Crema and Cream Coffee Roasters is a Quezon City-based coffee shop and coffee roastery known for their best-selling coffee beans like the Brazil Mogiana, Starry Night (Decaf), and Amber. Tucked along the ever-bustling area of Tomas Morato, it's a conducive space to do some deepwork, too.
Single Origin
Location: Single Origin has multiple branches in Makati, Taguig, Quezon City, and Muntinlupa
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Single Origin is known as one of the best brunch spots with a focus on specialty coffee. They're also notably open from 7 a.m. to 12 a.m., so they're a reliable go-to when you need a good cup of joe early in the morning or late at night.
El Union
Location: M85C+VVW, MacArthur National Highway, San Juan, La Union
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El Union is the coffee shop both locals and tourists go to in the surf town of San Juan, La Union. Nestled in the Great Northwest Food Park, it's a must-visit for their Dirty Horchata and Nitro Cold Brew. They've also since expanded their little nook by the highway-side entrance!
Yardstick
Location: Yardstick has multiple branches in Makati, Pasay, Taguig, Quezon City, and Mandaluyong
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Gradually expanding across Metro Manila, Yardstick is a specialty coffee roasting company known for its Golden Ticket coffee beans (and the cutest merchandise!). Their standalone branches will make you want to stay for hours, with their well-thought-out interiors and well-lit, airy vibe.
Meanwhile, those that made it to the top 10 are Toby's Estate Coffee Roasters in Australia, Onyx Coffee LAB in the United States, Gota Coffee Experts in Austria, Proud Mary Coffee in Australia, Tim Wendelboe in Norway, Apartment Coffee in Singapore, Kawa in France, Coffee Anthology in Australia, Story of Ono in Malaysia, and Tropicalia Coffee in Colombia, respectively.
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How are the The World's 100 Best Coffee Shops chosen?
The winners were handpicked by a distinguished global panel of over 200 coffee experts and industry pros, who evaluated hundreds of nominees using Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) standards. The coffee shops were judged based on the following: quality of the coffee, barista expertise, customer service, innovation, ambiance and atmosphere, sustainability practices, food and pastry quality, and last but not least, consistency.
See the full list of winners on The World's 100 Best Coffee Shops' website.
