But first, coffee.
May it be to meet a deadline for a client presentation or for a paper you need to write for your next class, looking for the right work spot can be tricky–you’ll need a quiet space, good food, excellent coffee, steady Wi-Fi, and lots of power outlets.
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Lucky for you, we’ve created a list on some of the best work spots around Makati and made sure that everything in this list has Wi-Fi and/or whether or not you can charge your gadgets.
Toby’s Estate – multiple branches
Originally roasting from Sydney, Australia, Toby’s Estate has quickly grown into a local favorite for its brand of authentic and premium coffee. Aside from the organic and sustainable coffee, you can also expect a menu full of incredible all-day breakfast plates, pasta dishes, grilled sandwiches, and even rich European wine!
Available: Sockets
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Dean and Deluca – multiple branches
From New York to the Philippines, Dean & Deluca offers freshly-baked breads and pastries, wine, milkshakes, rice meals, pasta, cakes, and coffee. Their marbled interiors with brightly lit warm lights accentuate their pastries and other offerings that add a certain calm to any breakfast meal.
Available: Sockets
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Happy Garden Cafe – Bel-Air
Happy Garden Cafe is a cozy, garden-inspired cafe that takes on the farm-to-table concept on its menu. They also sell gluten-free pastries, fresh flowers, and gardening tools here.
Available: Wi-Fi/sockets
Reservations are accepted
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Sunshine Place, # 56 Jupiter Street, Bel-Air, Makati
(02) 8824-5940
Habitual Coffee – Salcedo
Habitual Coffee is a third-wave coffee shop operated and owned by World Aeropress champ, Kaye Ong. Their simple menu offers a variety of brunch plates like Baked Eggs, their bestselling Berry Nut Ricotta Waffles, and more.
Available: Sockets/Wi-Fi
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Paseo Heights, Salcedo Village, L.P. Leviste Street, Makati, 1230 Metro Manila
Antipodean Cafe – multiple branches
Antipodean – a term used to refer to people from New Zealand or Australia – is a cafe that serves up a variety of breakfast dishes, pizzas, vegan dishes, pastries, and of course, a wide selection of hot and cold coffee.
Available: Sockets
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Bad Cafe – Legazpi Village
Serving up baked goods and comfort food, Bad Cafe prides itself on serving up quality coffee made by its highly trained baristas and a conducive environment for brainstorming.
Available: Sockets/Wi-Fi
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Legazpi Village, Makati, Metro Manila
(0998) 884-2674
Commune – Poblacion
Commune is a community cafe that specializes in locally sourced coffee topped with their famous 3D latte art. They also serve pastries and light meals.
Available: Sockets/Areas close to the free SMART internet in the area
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36 Polaris cor Durban Street, Poblacion, Makati
(02) 8275-6324; (0919) 859-5848
Other Cafes in Makati Worth Checking Out
Eight Coffee Bar by UCC – Rockwell
Eight Coffee is a partnership between Japanese coffee giant UCC and the Rockwell group of companies. They serve Japanese-inspired dishes, unique coffee concoctions (try their Kori Kohi drink!), and a wide selection of desserts like their ube cake.
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2/F 8 Rockwell, Hidalgo Drive, Rockwell, Makati
(02) 8771-2718
Coffee Project – multiple branches
From the same group behind Cafe Voila in Tagaytay, Coffee Project’s QC branch is the first branch with the flower garden-inspired theme. They serve great coffee, desserts, pastries and affordable meals as well.
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Refinery – Rockwell
Refinery is a third-wave cafe that serves all-day breakfast and brunch items, international comfort dishes, light meals and specialty coffee–but what sets it apart is that it also serves wine and cocktails.
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G/F Joya Lofts, Rockwell
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