Himawari Specialty Coffee — Restaurant in Silang

I visited the Himawari coffee shop recently, and while I loved the overall vibe, I have a few mixed feelings.

The coffee was 💯!!! It is absolutely out of this world! I ordered a café latte. The staff asked me if I preferred some sweetener as she prepared my coffee. I just like how strong it is. You can also witness how they prepare it from beans to your cup. 👌

The French toast? I found it a bit soggy, to be honest—but my boyfriend loved it, so to each their own! 😅

We were charged ₱500 all in all, which seemed a bit off since the drinks were around ₱150 + ₱100. I can’t recall the price of the French toast, so maybe that makes up the difference. 😅

The location is a bit hidden since it's along the way from Sta. Rosa–Silang, Cavite heading to Tagaytay road. So you can't notice unless you live around here. It feels like a tucked-away gem.

The owner clearly takes coffee seriously and roasts the beans with care. The staff were also very diligent and served our orders with warmth. That said, I was a bit thrown off by the vibe. One of the staff members was overly smiley toward me. I don't want to sound rude but it felt a little too much, and I wasn’t sure how to respond. So yeah, still processing that part 😅 but yeah... I like it here! I wish I...

I was disappointed. I checked out the place on 9 October 2021. There was no dine in, only take out. I'd bet the owner wasn't there. There were only 2 staff at the shop then. They what was only available was drip coffee, but what they did was actually pour over. When my coffee was being prepared: the vessels were not preheated, the filter paper was not wetted, and they poured they water very fast. I paid in cash because there were no other means to pay (no credit card, no GCash, no PayMaya). When I was handed my coffee, I was worried because it was not hot nor even warm to touch. Since there was no dine in, I brought my coffee to the car. When I opened the cheap 8-fl.oz. cup, it was only half filled! And cool already! It wasn't even a cool afternoon, and I haven't turned on the car's air-conditioning yet. I was thinking, "Is this the specialty coffee I paid for with Php250?!?" Also, I wasn't given or offered receipt. Hoping not to waste it, I sipped just as well. Near the end if my drink, I was horrified to see grains of coffee grounds at the...

Specialty coffee enthusiasts would love this place, not just because of its offerings but because of the vibe of the cafe. I was told it’s the only 4th wave coffee shop in the Philippines.

Himawari boasts beans that are meticulously farmed and brewed to a high standard. Expect to wait longer than usual for your orders.

They also have pasta and cakes. Card payments...