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The 10 best coffee shops in BGC

Specialty roasters, Japanese kissaten and laptop-friendly cafés — including one on the World's 100 Best Coffee Shops 2026 list.

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01Harlan Coffee by Harlan + Holden

Late laptop work Top pick
House-roasted specialty café · G/F BHS Central, 5th Ave (more branches on 28th St and in Uptown)Website ↗Instagram ↗

The coffee brand of Filipino label Harlan + Holden, in a clean, minimal café on the ground floor of BHS Central. Open daily 6 AM to midnight, which helps on late work nights.

Laptop friendly Yes — open to midnight
For one About ₱350–400 · a latte and a cookie (based on delivery menu)

02Angkan Coffee

Spanish latte and pandesal
Filipino coffee company · W City Center, 7th Ave cor. 30th St (also 257 McKinley)Instagram ↗

A Filipino coffee company from the former local partners of % Arabica, using Philippine-grown beans. Known for its Spanish latte and Filipino breads.

Order: Spanish latte; pandan latte; pandesal espesyal
Laptop friendly Yes — quiet, with lots of natural light
For one About ₱250–450 · a latte and a pastry

03Yardstick Coffee (Atmos Flagship)

Serious coffee
Specialty coffee bar · One Bonifacio High Street, 3rd AveWebsite ↗Instagram ↗

Yardstick is the only Philippine roaster on the World's 100 Best Coffee Shops 2026 list (No. 34). The benchmark local roaster. Good for a quiet morning work session.

Order: Umami latte; honey oat latte
Laptop friendly Yes — calm and roomy
For one About ₱350–450 · a latte and a cookie or cake (2024 prices)

04ST. ALi

Coffee with a vibe
Melbourne specialty roaster café · G/F Grand Hyatt Residences South TowerInstagram ↗

The Melbourne roaster's Philippine flagship, opened in late 2025. Two floors and a coffee omakase bar. A calm spot to unwind or work.

Order: Biscoff Freddo; coffee omakase
Laptop friendly Check with café
For one About ₱250–400 · a milk coffee only, with service (Opus Mall branch menu)

05Common Man Coffee Roasters

Laptop work
Specialty roaster café (from Singapore) · West Gallery Place, Bonifacio High StreetWebsite ↗Instagram ↗

Opened mid-2026. Reliable Wi-Fi, power outlets, communal tables and a pet-friendly space. People stay from brunch into the afternoon.

Order: Batirol Espresso; Samalamig Latte (limited time)
Laptop friendly Yes — Wi-Fi, outlets, big tables
For one About ₱350–450 · a latte and a pastry

06Key Coffee Kissaten

Coffee and brunch
Japanese kissaten · Mitsukoshi BGC (8th Ave cor. 36th St)Instagram ↗

One of the highest-rated cafés in BGC. Smooth Japanese brews, an all-day menu, and pet friendly.

Order: Sagada Honey Lavender Latte
Laptop friendly Yes — booths and communal tables
For one About ₱250–350 · a latte and a pastry

07The Fat Seed Café + Roastery

Meetings and brunch
In-house roastery café · One Maridien, 9th Ave cor. 27th StWebsite ↗Instagram ↗

Industrial look, lots of natural light and free Wi-Fi. Open daily 7 AM–9:30 PM. Reliable for meetings or solo work.

Order: Fried chicken with ube waffles
Laptop friendly Yes — avoid the lunch rush
For one About ₱400–500 · a latte and a cookie or brownie

08% Arabica Mitsukoshi BGC

Quick quality latte
Kyoto specialty chain · 2/F Mitsukoshi BGCWebsite ↗Instagram ↗

The minimalist Kyoto brand is back in Manila. Quality matches its branches abroad, so it feels familiar. Best for a quick, excellent latte.

Order: Kyoto Latte
Laptop friendly Not ideal — quick stops
For one About ₱250 · a latte only (2023 prices)

09Bake House

Coffee and a pastry
Hotel bakeshop and café · Lobby level, Shangri-La The Fort (30th St cor. 5th Ave)Website ↗Instagram ↗

Shangri-La's own bakeshop, with pastries, cakes and coffee at prices that are fair for a hotel. Open 7 AM to 8 PM daily. The Conscious Cookie is the one to get.

Order: Conscious Cookie; aligue croissant
Laptop friendly Not ideal — limited seating

10Auro Chocolate Café

Chocolate lovers
Chocolate maker's café · G/F One Maridien, 27th StWebsite ↗Instagram ↗

The flagship café of Filipino chocolate maker Auro. Coffee, chocolate drinks, pastries and all-day meals. Open daily, 7 AM–10 PM.

Order: Classic Dark Choc au Lait; Pain Auro Chocolat
Laptop friendly Yes — Wi-Fi, outlets; busy on weekends
For one About ₱350–500 · a latte and a pastry, with 10% service
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