Best work-friendly cafés in Legazpi Village & Salcedo Village

Location: Cattleya Condomiunium, Salcedo Street, Legazpi Village, Makati City
Operating hours: Mondays to Thursdays 7am to 10pm, Fridays to Sundays 7am to 12am

Wi-Fi: Complimentary, no time limit
Pet-friendly: Yes
Outdoor seating: No
Peak hours: 10am to 2pm

The Black Bean picks: Hey Love (iced long black with cream cheese foam) and beef tapa or pares cream pasta

This well-loved gem from the metro’s south has set up shop in a new neighbourhood, bringing its speciality coffee and comfort food to Legazpi Village. With moody, rustic and industrial interiors to channel a focused energy, enough power outlets and fast, unlimited Wi-Fi to power through a full day, plus delicious food and drinks that earned The Black Bean a spot in the Tatler Best Philippines Guide 2025, it’s no wonder The Black Bean has become a fast favourite in the bustling neighbourhood. Order their all-time best sellers like the bibingka French toast or fish and chips for a satisfying meal, or explore their creative beverages such as the Cereal Dater (espresso with malted Oatside milk, sweet foam and corn flakes) and General Luna (espresso with coconut water, pandan and toasted coconut foam). In need of a nightcap? The Black Bean stays open till 12am on weekends, so you can unwind with their sangria, espresso martini and signature Negroni at your leisure.

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Location: 108 HV Dela Costa Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City
Operating hours: Daily 10am to 2am (coffee and cocktails available all day)

Wi-Fi: Complimentary, through guests are encouraged to order a drink every three hours during peak time
Pet-friendly: Yes, all sizes and breeds welcome
Outdoor seating: No
Peak hours: 12pm to 3pm and 9pm to 11pm

Booze & Brews picks: Amaretto cream latte, Peaches & Herb cocktail with elderflower syrup and burnt tarragon, and Japanese roll cake from the snack bar

A hybrid space that seamlessly transitions from daytime café to nighttime bar, Booze & Brews caters to every type of guest. Need a strong boost of caffeine to kick-start your sprint? Order one of their espresso items or a matcha latte to get you going. Prefer a boozy tipple to get the creative juices flowing? Booze & Brews’s cocktails are also available throughout the day—have an ever-reliable Negroni, the umami Annyeong cocktail with kimchi and sesame oil or enjoy the best of both worlds with an espresso martini. While they have yet to roll out a food menu, Booze & Brews does offer complimentary bar snacks, and guests are welcome to bring their own food at no extra charge. Rest assured, you’ll find all the essentials you need to crush your to-do list, including fast and reliable Wi-Fi, power sockets across both floors and even extension cables (available upon request). 

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Location: 65 Castro Street, Legazpi Village, Makati City
Operating hours: Daily 7am-7pm

Wi-Fi: Complimentary, no time limit
Pet-friendly: Yes, small pets welcome
Outdoor seating: Yes (popular with weekend bikers!)
Peak hours: 9am-10am, 12pm-1pm, and 3pm-5pm

Café Dalisay favourites: Housemade coffee cola and smoked chicken panini

Equal parts showroom, café and workspace, Café Dalisay functions as a stylish café outfitted with furniture by Dalisay Collection and also houses the Manila office of Design Eight Five Two (DEFT) studio. With communal tables, bar seating and thoughtful lighting, the space exudes an understated charm perfect for creatives, remote workers and café hoppers alike. Built with workspaces in mind, Café Dalisay was designed by people who actually work there—you’ll hear the DEFT team typing away at the back of the room. Beyond your basic coffee and matcha-based beverages, Café Dalisay also offers collagen and protein smoothies, refreshing tea blends, plus playful seasonal drinks like ginger beer espresso, strawberry matcha latte and sparkling pickle soda. Their list of food is lean yet well-curated, featuring picks by Scratch, Baker on East and Smoked by Pablo. Expect plenty of plugs, unlimited free Wi-Fi and a layout that supports solo or shared productivity.

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Location: Paseo Heights, Leviste Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City
Operating hours: Mondays to Fridays 8am–7pm, Saturdays and Sundays 7am–7pm

Wi-Fi: Complimentary, no time limit
Pet-friendly: Yes
Outdoor seating: No
Peak hours: 12pm to 5pm

Habitual picks: Bacon bowl or steak and eggs with Sitio San Roque Sweet Typica washed coffee, via Aeropress

In 2014, Habitual Coffee café and roastery opened up shop in Ortigas—and it didn’t take long for avid coffee drinkers to get acquainted with the brand. Just one year later, co-founder Kaye Ong-Rocamora rose to prominence in coffee circles after taking home the gold at the local Philippine Aeropress Championships, and subsequently third in the world rounds. Since then, Habitual Coffee has been known for its Aeropress filter brews, a speciality they continue to feature at their new Salcedo Village location.

The new outpost is no-frills but thoughtfully arranged for long stays—solo tables can easily be joined for group work, and there’s zero pressure to vacate. The menu is developed for all-day café campers, with enough variety to carry you from breakfast through an afternoon slump. Meanwhile, the drinks build on their flagship Salcedo blend (chocolatey and nutty with complex florals and berries), available filter brewed or via espresso, plus matcha, horchata and loose leaf teas. At its heart, Habitual yearns to build habit-forming coffee experiences that turn first-time guests into friendly regulars.

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Location: 109 Perea Street, Legazpi Village, Makati City
Operating hours: Mondays to Thursdays 8am-8pm, Fridays and Saturdays 8am to 9pm, Sundays 7am to 9pm

Wi-Fi: Complimentary, two hours
Pet-friendly: Yes, in the al fresco area
Outdoor seating: Yes, for 10 pax
Peak hours: Weekend lunch and Sunday mornings

Natsu picks: Summer salt latte with breakfast tapa, or classic hot latte with pork chashu rice bowl

Inspired by the warmth of excellent hospitality and Japanese design, Natsu (Japanese for “summer”) was born out of the owners’ shared love for coffee and inviting spaces. The interiors feature thoughtful seating options, from cocoon booths for groups of three to four to communal tables perfect for solo work or meeting fellow creatives. Designed with functionality and comfort in mind, the café is equipped with power outlets throughout the space, plus complimentary Wi-FI for customers that allows up to two hours of connectivity. Their beverages cater to coffee purists and nonconformists alike, with classic drinks like espresso, cortado and mocha, as well as signatures including a biscoff latte and lemon fizz. Not a coffee drinker? Natsu also offers an Okinawa milk tea, matcha latte and pink lemonade, among others. Come for breakfast and enjoy a granola yoghurt bowl, pastries or French toast, or come later in the day and explore heartier options like karaage, pasta and steak.

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Location: 110 Don Carlos Palanca Street, Legazpi Village, Makati City
Operating hours: Mondays to Saturdays 7am to 10pm, Sundays 7am to 9pm

Wi-Fi: Complimentary, no time limit
Pet-friendly: Yes, in the al fresco area
Outdoor seating: Yes, for 15 pax
Peak hours: Lunch, especially on weekdays

Panco Cafe picks: Tiramisu latte and breakfast brisket, Manila or Melbourne-style (with rice or with bread)

Yearning to bring Melbourne’s artisanal café culture to Manila, Shanel & Daynard Tan opened Panco (a portmanteau of pandesal and coffee) along C Palanca Street, Legazpi Village, in 2022. Armed with beans from Melbourne-based speciality roaster Market Lane Coffee, a laidback and intimate atmosphere and an uncomplicated selection of comfort food dishes, Panco soon became a go-to spot for remote workers looking for a change of scenery. Though the brand has rapidly evolved with four branches across the Metro and a broader menu of food and drinks, its commitment to creating a vibrant “third place” for guests to converge and connect remains unchanged.

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Location: 109 Esteban Street, Legazpi Village, Makati City
Operating hours: Daily 7am to 9pm

Wi-Fi: Complimentary, one hour
Pet-friendly: Yes, so long as they are on a leash and well-behaved
Outdoor seating: Yes
Peak hours: 10am to 2pm and 5pm to 7pm, especially on weekends

Spotted Pig picks: Smoked salmon tartine with cream cheese, capers, and homemade sourdough; oat Earl Grey matcha

An original concept from Siargao, Spotted Pig brings a slice of sunny island soul to the city with its Legazpi Village outpost. Its laid-back aesthetic—softened by sunlight, greenery and natural textures—makes it a welcoming environment to settle into your groove. Their menu reflects a focus on wellness with a generous selection of vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free items, but also embraces their new urban address with heartier and cheekier picks. Savour all-day brunch items, pasta, sandwiches, viennoiserie, cakes and house-made gelato, as well as coffees, matcha, kombucha, cocktails, wine and craft beer. Add to that flexible seating and accessible power outlets, and it’s got the makings of an ideal work hub.

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