by Elezabet Carambas
Bo’s Coffee – Raintree Mall
Location: Raintree Mall, F. Ramos Street, Cebu City
One of the city’s favorite cafés for quiet work mornings, study sessions, and early morning coffee dates is Bo’s Coffee Raintree, a traditional Cebu coffee spot that never goes out of style. The intimate atmosphere of the café with warm wooden interiors, reliable Wi-Fi, use of Philippine coffee beans, and comfortable conditions make it an ideal place for relaxing in the morning.
Best for: Calm mornings with coffee and pastries, laptop work sessions, and breakfast meetings.
Coffee Factory
Location: A.S. Fortuna Street, Mandaue City, Cebu
If you are craving for a nourishing breakfast after staying awake at night, then Coffee Factory will be a nice place for you. It is an industrial café with a relaxed atmosphere, which professionals and students love and appreciate for having specialty coffee, rice meals, pancakes, pasta, and breakfasts all day long.
Best for: Slow reading, study marathons, and Barkada breakfasts.
La Creme Cafe
Location: Holiday Inn, Cebu Business Park, Cebu City
La Crème Café, a hidden gem inside the Holiday Inn Cebu City,excellent blend of a hotel’s coffee shop ambiance and the cafe esthetics. Whether you’re wanting to chill in early in the morning, waiting for your time to check in, or a late-night craving for something sweet to eat, this elegant place is popular for its handcrafted cakes, gourmet breakfast dishes, and premium coffee.
Best for: Brunch dine, solo café visits, business breakfasts, and morning coffee dates.
Sol’s Cafe
Location: Gochan Street Mabolo, Cebu City
This is a local’s favorite café offering heavy breakfast meals, sandwiches, ramen, and coffee with a touch of Korean flavoring. This place is perfect for people who want to enjoy a relaxed environment free of crowds usually found in cafés.
Best for: Low-cost breakfasts for students, private discussions, and informal coffee runs in the morning
CoffeeBay
Location: Cebu IT Park, Cebu City
CoffeeBay is one of the 24-hour cafés most favoured by both tourists and locals who enjoy city coffee. It is a reliable place to go if you’re catching an early flight, remote work, or having breakfast before beginning your day
thanks to its ample seating and its special espresso drinks, waffles, cakes, sandwiches, and pastries. The café is widely regarded as a popular place to work in IT Park.
Best for: Late-night to sunrise coffee sessions, remote work, and early morning airport transfers or hang out place.
Dr. Coffee
Location: Osmena Boulevard corner J. Llorente Street, Cebu City
Dr. Coffee, a student-friendly café with contemporary interiors, strong espresso options, lots of outlets, and light breakfast pastries, is located near Fuente Osmeña and multiple universities. It is ideal for people who enjoy coffee and for those who get up early since it is the best place to be productive.
Best for: Early morning cramming, and quick breakfasts.
Cafe Luke
Location: Kalubihan, Talamban, Cebu City
Café Luke is a big and attractive café featuring outdoor seating, garden-style interior decoration, and a menu that includes more than justcoffee. It is a relaxed place where people go to work or to spend weekends, providing a variety of options such as breakfast plates, sandwiches, pasta and special drinks. The community’s recommendations also describe it as a snug café suitable for remote work spots.
Best For: Get-togethers away from the downtown crowd, study dates, breakfast and brunch with friends, and remote work.