Kape Benito Community Cafe — Restaurant in Marikina

I spent a day here working, and it was an overall pleasant experience. The place is small and cozy that you could hear every friendly interaction of the staff with their customers.

The coffee is great! I once tried their Spanish latte, and it's not the same as other Spanish lattes that Kape Benito's Spanish Latte still tastes like coffee, and the condensed milk is not overpowering. My new favorite is Woop's latte, which is an oatmilk-based latte. I also recommend trying out their juice coolers when taking a break from caffeine.

(03/23 EDIT: Woop's Latte is not an oatmilk-based drink, but when you get a chance to try, I highly recommend having the milk change to oat milk! )

Food is generally okay, but I would say that the rose pasta is a must-try. I do think that the truffle pasta can still be improved when it comes to taste, but it's still decent.

All in all, I do hope Kape Benito gets more support around the town. It's quite unique and bold but still offers the best classic...

The café is a nice place with a minimalistic and simplistic style to both their interiors and the exteriors. It gives a calm fresh breath from the hectic metro area.

The baristas are really friendly and bright immediately from the start. It's also a nice touch for coffee enthusiasts that they have the specific details regarding the beans they use up front in their menu. Ordered the Iced Shaken Mansikano and is definitely a really great drink for a nice sunny day to thirst your quench. Both the flavors of the coffee and the calamansi blends well together creating this beauty. While with the high quality of the drink, the price is not really that bad either, even with their food options (which I was not able to try) are all affordable.

The place has both an indoor and outdoor area, with both areas pleasing to be at aesthetically and comfortable.

Definitely would be coming back to try their other options and is highly...

For my first visit to this establishment, I found the coffee to be underwhelming.

I ordered a flat white with oat milk, which cost around 200 pesos, and frankly, it wasn’t worth the price.

To begin with, the barista preparing my coffee should have been wearing a mask, particularly as they appeared to have a runny nose. Instead, they were wiping their nose with a tissue while making the coffee—an unhygienic and concerning practice.

Additionally, I specifically ordered a dairy-free coffee as I am lactose intolerant, but it was clear that the wrong milk was used. This mistake made my 40-peso oat milk substitution feel like a waste.

Finally, the pricing is hard to justify. Charging 160 pesos for a 12 oz coffee, without disclosing the size on the menu, feels excessive. I’ve had similar coffee from other local spots for 150 pesos, with a...