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Iโve discovered a gem in Antipolo last night! With a multitude of restaurants, cafes and bars on offer, Kaulayaw Coffee stood out for me. We came for a nightcap and boy, what an experience! Their fresh brew has that strong, wake-me-up aroma only a great cup of coffee can deliver. Coffee at Kaulayaw can rival the best brew in Melbourne, imho. Bold call given Iโm a Melburnian! A call Iโm making nonetheless as itโs very well deserved. The making of their cuppa starts from ethically sourcing coffee beans from local farmers and as the crema touched my lips, I paused to take in the experience and the pride that Philippines can produce high quality coffee beans to match the Italians and the Greeks. Our party of four was also treated with an array of Kaulayawโs own kombucha brews - Mulberry Watermelon & Mango sent me oohing and aahing with delight! For those whoโve been to my place in Melbourne know that my pantry is not complete without a stack of kombucha so to say I know a good kombucha is an understatement. The ruby-red Mulberry Watermelon kombucha was oozing with that deep berry bite matched by the refreshing and cooling watermelon flavour. It was such a revelation that mulberry tree can grow and thrive in Rizal! Their kombucha doesnโt have that vinegary undertone that some mass produced kombucha have. Boost your gut health with these Kaulayaw booch! Oh and there was another brew we sampled last night and this one will send combo lovers of coffee and beer to heaven! We tried their coffee stout and I can tell you that my friend Cindy Valenzuela inhaled it in between gasps of wow and wow. A first for me is Kaulayawโs Saniata - a dragon fruit wine that suits the rose and moscato-loving Filipino palate. Every drop was perfectly delicious! Note to self: must have space for Saniata. Ticked! What is a nightcap without a cake slice (or two)? Their strawberry angel cake is so airy and light with a smack bang full of strawberry flavour. What is not to love? The pavlova was a standout - it has that delicate meringue crust with soft marshmallow consistency inside. That Ying and Yang is matched perfectly with the tang of mango and passionfruit blend sitting on top of that mouthwatering cloudnest that has given me pure joy. The first bite I had on Kaulayawโs pavlova transported me to that point in time when I fell in love with this great Australian summer dessert. And the service? It sparked joy! It is utterly superb. It is like receiving a warm hug on a cold Melbourne day or the happiness a big slurp of arroz caldo can give you on a rainy Manila day. The big differentiation? You can see, feel and taste their passion on local produce, ethical sourcing and sustainability. They all beam with Filipino pride! Special call out to Chef Allysa Janine Balicanta Niรฑo for a fab job! Did we leave Kaulayaw with our tummies happy? A resounding yes to that. We took home goodies to make our tummies happy again the next day. Will I come back to Kaulayaw to explore and experience more of what they can offer? For my next trip to Manila, the first thing Iโll insert in my itinerary is a trip to Kaulayaw.
Ira ManalacIra Manalac
10
If you think this is helpful leave it a ๐ Allow me to share with you my review of Kaulayaw Cafe based on the below, as of January 2021: MUST GO: for the overlooking view from Antipolo of the city Food ๐๐๐ ๐ 4 of 5 The orders were served within twenty minutes. We had aglio olio pasta ๐, chicken satay with peanut sauce on rice ๐, and a sandwich ๐. For drinks we had ice cold beer - Alcaldeโบ๏ธ All was okay except the pasta was too spicy ๐ฅ like there was nothing to indicate that on the menu, and the server made no mention upon ordering. ๐ It was spicy beyond tolerance we had to ask for water, and even then, we could only finish half of it. The portions are small, and to be honest, the food is as good as anywhere else. I don't mean to discredit them, but I imagine you won't go here if you're hungry. Go here if you want to chill and admire the night sky ๐ I didn't try their coffee yet, hopefully that's something excellent. Let me know if you tried! Ambience ๐๐๐๐๐ 5 of 5 The view was amazing. We went in the evening and the city lights were lovely. Given the open air setup, you can feel the chilly breeze of Antipolo. I tried to snap as much photos without ruining the day for other diners, check those out. Interior decor and furniture give a relaxed vibe. Comfy? Not so much. I think it was designed that way to discourage overstaying. Accessibility ๐๐๐๐๐ 5 of 5 Direct parking wheelchair ramp at the ground floor what's to complain about. Separate toilet for male, female. Cost ๐๐๐๐ 4 of 5 The menu has been uploaded, judge for thyself. I felt the price was a little but though compared to the food quality, but please by all means, give them a try. I know they support local businesses so maybe that's part of the cost, but again, I only tried a few from the menu. For the view and the ambience, I think it makes it up to you. โ๏ธ๐ Service ๐๐๐๐๐ 5 of 5 To be fair this is my first visit. The staff were polite, although not as attentive - probably because we came in primetime busy. Checkout the pictures, let me know if you drop by and if anything is crazy good on the menu. ๐ #TCBeans
Vincent Paul RefuerzoVincent Paul Refuerzo
90
TL;DR: Not recommended. Unhygienic & unsafe/low food quality. Poor service. Price too expensive for food & service quality. Not wheelchair friendly. No parking. Weโve dined at Kaulayaw thrice. The first time was great! We loved the desserts (especially the palitaw) and the drinks. My foreigner friend also enjoyed his experience. Their food was okay. We were unable to park btw. I used to recommend this to friends. The second time was just average. I asked if we can book a reservation next time we visit and they said they donโt accept reservations but I can send a message to be on the guest list for the day. Being on the guest list means I will be prioritized to be seated. Also, still no parking. I parked beside starbucks and suddenly, they started charging a P50! Take note this is just on the sidewalk! Ridiculous! Third time. I tried contacting them to be included in the guest list and they were not responsive at all. I just opted to walk-in with my guests (brought a foreigner guest too) and brought with me other guests with physical limitations and guess what, still no parking! (But when i checked, apparently there was parking but I was just not offered to park smh!) I had no choice but to park at the neighboring restaurant and paid double just to ensure I secure that slot and wonโt be kicked out. Kaulayaw is also not wheelchair-friendly. Food quality was not as great as my previous visits. And thatโs not even the worst part. I ordered a dish and wow! I might be the luckiest customer ever because I got not 1 but 2! I repeat 2!! 2 strands of hair in one dish! 1 in the sauce and 1 underneath the rice! I caught the attention of waiter #1, he didnโt apologize and acted like itโs normal and just told me he would send the food back to the kitchen and replace it. BUT he didnโt take the food away! Caught the attention of waiter #2, showed her the strands of hair. She was disgusted, too, and took the dish back to the kitchen. Again, did not apologize. I asked her to cancel the order. When I got the bill, that order was still there so I looked for the manager. Forgot his name but itโs the only time I got an apology. I even had to complain first! Ugh! He gave us a free slice of cake and was trying to be kind and helpful. To be honest, that was already too late. I used to love Kaulayaw but every visit gets worse than the last, so I wonโt be coming back and will no longer recommend this to friends. I used to highly recommend this to friends especially the foreigners because this used to be a really beautiful place that foreigners and non-locals can have a wonderful experience near the metro. But what happened was just too embarrassing not only for me but for the Philippines as a whole.
Caoimhe KochCaoimhe Koch
50
Stayed here for 4 hours I guess, just for catching up for almost 4 years of not seeing each other. We just crammed on planning where to go, and decided we should just try here, as it is the nearest (if not, convenient to travel to) coffee shop from Antipolo LRT station haha. Getting straight to my reviewโmeh, it was not bad but it was not that good also. ๐ญ See our receipt, we're only 3 people, but maybe it's fine kasi matagal tagal din kami nagstay(?) but the coffee was not that good, I think its super sweet din and I have forgotten what pasta we ate also, as it did not satisfy meee. We ordered 1 dessert just to try and for also staying 4 hours, it's not as good also. Am I so mean ba, but it's just my honest review. This coffee shop is also hyped in tiktok so I guess we shoukd try, it's still good trying here naman, the view was okay, we saw the smog from the city HAHAHHAHA. Very nakakasilaw lang pag hapon, dahil tapat saiyo ang araw, ang hirap chumika sa katabi, but kinagabihan naman okay na haha. Also, when we got here, ang inet pala huhu, pero okay naman ang open air, para goods kapag gabi, ang kaso the stand fan was not enough for all the customers I guess, we can't just snatch the fan from them, as we arrived later than the other customers. The staff did not ask us din or offered a fan ganon. Half-way of our stay, that time lang kami nakaranas ng stand fan haha dahil umalis na yung mga naunang customers. Anw, baka pababy rin kami for not asking dahil we're new jeans (super shy๐ ). We also wanna try the kombucha sana but sadly it was not available that day na nagvisit kami. Very sad, maybe may something to commend kung nakatikim kami, since I haven't tried one. ADDITIONALLY!!!! Cute ang menu nila, nice food and beverage namesโvery matalinghaga. We even searched for the meaning of the words haha. Cuteness. Will we/I come back? Hmm I guess no na, unless may manilbre? Hui, emy. Marami pa namang cafรฉ na hindi pa navivisit sa Antipolo, so we must coffee shop hopping before deciding na hindi na talaga babalik HAHHAHAHA. Gayunpaman, ty pa rin and ror.
Jonisha Dela CruzJonisha Dela Cruz
00
We were looking for another coffee shop we thought had already opened at The Ridge along Sumulong highway when we discovered this cafe and restaurant. Not knowing what to expect, our dinner and (coffee) drinks were surprises we would come back to enjoy again. Our dinner consisted of grilled tuna, fish and chips, sinigang and kare-kare. Of these, the sinigang and kare-kare (not pictured) were the most memorable because they turned out to be "deconstructions" of the classic Filipino fare. Don't be afraid to ask for more soup/sauce if you feel the need. The best part of our experience was the coffee! The barista's special for that day was a caramel latte using their kaulayaw special blend roasted beans. It had just the right amount of sweetness and the flavor of the coffee was distinct and unique. My favorite, however, is their "estrelya latte", using (single-origin) beans from Davao! It had an aftertaste of dark chocolate that was delightful to the last sip. We got to meet and chat with the owner of Kaulayaw, AJ, who told us of how all their coffee is sourced directly from local farmers and the milk they use is the same milk used in Carmen's Best ice cream - hence the creaminess (which we did notice as well). I took home a bag of their kaulayaw special blend to enjoy at home. The supply of their single origin bean offerings are limited, though. I would have to settle for visiting their branch at Capital Commons to enjoy their estrelya latte again. The ambiance could have been better. With modernized Filipino classics and ethically sourced local coffee in a rustic alfresco-style setting with an overlooking view of the cityscape at night, the only thing missing was soft jazz music. Instead, there was a live band playing pop music from the dining area two floors below us. At least it made things lively. ๐ If you're a coffee lover who loves to try different beans for something new, you should definitely try Kaulayaw coffee.
Tristan Kit BerrisTristan Kit Berris
10
Honestly had low expectations about this place and I'm happy that they disappointed me. +Rustic vibe. Reminds me of a restaurant when we were in Vigan. Got a good view of sunset while having a refreshing drink 3/5 +Their staff are actually attentive contrary to what others say. maybe they've improved it. The staff even asked us for feedback and if there's anything they could improve on. I said add more cheese on the nachos lol 5/5 +We ordered the following: -Bbq belly- I can't complain, it tasted like bbq lol. just about average nothing special but, it was quite a generous serving. 4/5 -Lila (juice) I loved this one, bit tangy and sweet and some sparkle-must be soda?5/5 -strawberry and orange juice - I forgot the name. Nice in the eyes, looks just like the sunset. As for the taste, you better mix it! It tasted like tempra, so much better when we mixed it.1/5 if not mixed 3/5 if mixed. -Nachos. There's beef, cucumber, tomatoes, cheese . All things I want from my nachos, except there's not enough of it. Yes I like how it tastes, but in the end I was only munching on bland nachos. No more dip. This could be 5/5 for me but for now it's just 3/5 -Kaulayaw coffee- according to my sister who ordered this, it wasn't bad, but it lacks flavor and aroma. 3/5 + Value for money . Was it worth it? It's not pricey but, I know they could give more quality to their products. I've seen a lot of customer don't finish their plates and i rarely see that. Would I come back? YES and I would love to see improvements. + The parking lot was full so we had to park on a private parking area. I was quite surprised as I didn't see a lot of customers. So I was wondering why the parking area was full. We came here at 4:30pm,not much people yet. But as we were leaving at 6:30 we were surprised 2nd and 3rs floor was full and it's a weekday.
Aubrey BAubrey B
00
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