5 TikTok Trending Cafes around U-Belt

By Arien Cherise Malonzo

May 25, 2023

A cafe is not just a place to enjoy coffee or tea but it is also the favorite hangout spot for anyone who wishes to take a break from the bustle of the city. For most students, nothing beats the smell of a freshly brewed cup of joe during the final examinations week. Bonus if they have free Wifi! For others, it is the perfect space to catch up or kill time, and if your barkada has been looking for a cafe to sit back and relax, here are five best places to go in Manila according to TikTok:

1. Cafe Roo

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Besides their wide selection of drinks (they offer alcoholic beverages too!), the key selling point of this cafe is their rooftop location where you and your friends can enjoy watching the sunset together. Plus, there are a lot of instagrammable spots!

Price range for drinks (according to GrabFood): P180 - P260

Location: 465 Remedios St, Malate, Manila, 1000 Metro Manila

2. MadBrews

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Recto is a busy street, and if you’re a student looking for a space to study and chill, then this cafe is perfect for you. Its relaxing ambience and free wifi service might make you forget the time!

Price range (according to GrabFood): P130 - P225

Location: 1985 Recto Ave, Sampaloc, Manila, 1015 Metro Manila

3. Manila Cafe

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Manila Cafe is an absolute crowd favorite. Besides their lifesize Ironman, the place offers cozy seats, must try pastas and pizzas, and charging outlets!

Price range: P85 - P599

Location: 1015 P. Noval Street, Sampaloc, Manila

4. Vanitea Cafe by RMD

If you’re more into milkteas, this cafe is a cute spot for taking instagrammable pictures while sipping on their best-selling milk teas without breaking the bank.

Price Range for drinks: P80 - P120

Location: 1207 J Barlin St, Sampaloc, Manila, 1008 Metro Manila

5. Calle Cafe by Don Gabriel

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Last but not least is another one of students’ favorite go-to cafes, Calle Cafe by Don Gabriel. The interior of this place is definitely a break from the city scene as the whole place is decorated with plantlike ornaments and the whole second floor is covered with fake grass.

Price: P100+

Location: 1343 Dapitan St, Sampaloc, Manila, 1008 Metro Manila

These are just a few of the many go-to hot spots for hot pots and mugs for you and your aesthetic-quenching needs. Bring with you your little journal and don’t forget to romanticize the beauty of existence along with the sweet aroma of coffee and cakes.