Location: Legazpi Village, Makati City

Often recognised as one of the first bike-friendly cafés in town, Yardstick seamlessly blends into any passerby’s routine. Simply order at the window and enjoy your goodies at their streetside al fresco space, or grab a stool and relax curbside. Choose from their extensive list of classic and unique coffee beverages, and be sure to explore their food items as well.

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Location: BGC, Taguig City

After a post-ride merienda, a delicious coffee, or some accessories for your next ride? Look no further than Bikes & Coffee Manila: a friendly, welcoming space that is part-café and part-bike shop. You can even have your biked tuned-up by their skilled team and enjoy a coffee while you wait.

Tatler Tip: follow Bikes & Coffee on social media to catch upcoming community rides and get to know fellow bikers.

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Location: San Juan City

Not only is Granville bike-friendly, but it's also pet-friendly, too! After a tiring cycle about town, treat yourself to some coffee, poached egg and avo toast, or perhaps even a sea urchin pasta. If you’re lucky, you may just catch a pupper of Granville lurking about.

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Location: Malate, Manila

While the classics are well at home at Bloc Leaf, this neighbourhood café offers an intriguing portfolio of quirkier drinks and dishes, too. For a sweet, sippable treat, try out the Adriatico (cookie butter latte) or the iced purple yam milk if you’d like something caffeine-free. Hungry? Have a bite of their musubi breakfast sandwich, or their funky, cheesy gochujang egg noodles.

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Location: Legazpi Village, Makati City

Well-known for its delicious coffee (not to mention its creative, Asia’s-50-Best-worthy cocktails), The Curator has also become quite notorious for its cyclist patronage. Park your bike, grab a table al fresco, and get amongst it.

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Location: Salcedo Village, Makati City

Great for purists and sweet tooths alike, Habitual Coffee utilises freshly-roasted beans that shine through every cup. If you’re looking to pick up beans for home, their masterfully-curated selection makes the coffee selection process far easier with approachable descriptions to help you find the blend for you.

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Location: Las Piñas City

Izu Koffee offers both classic barista-made beverages and unconventional sips like the yuzu citron drink with aloe vera and mint. Similarly, their selection of pastries boast great variety with a thoughtful range to tickle anyone’s sweet tooth, from egg tarts to croissants.

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Location: BGC, Taguig City

Angkan’s chic space at 25/7 McKinley Building is home to artisanal coffee, classic café snacks, and some unique surprises including espresso soft serve and baked goods from Panaderya Toyo. Pop into Angkan to pick up some of their treats and bottled coffees, snap some pics, and pedal away.

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Location: Antipolo City

More than just coffee, Chapter also offers a range of sweet and savoury treats to fill you up after a long journey on the bike. Indulge in truffle oil pasta, comforting beef tapa from their all-day breakfast selection, or opt for their trio of doughnuts, each designed to go perfectly with a cup of joe. Plus, you get to soak in that refreshing mountain air.

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Location: Legazpi Village, Makati City

The Coffee Academics is among the newest and most popular additions to the ever-growing café community in Legazpi Village. With an array of funky beverages like the espresso tonic and yuzu kombucha, as well as eclectic international fare from prawn and aligue pasta to a hearty Cubano sandwich, there’s something new to discover with every visit.

Tatler Tip: check out their Instagram highlights to view their not-so-secret menu.

Location: BF Homes, Parañaque City

Foodies of the south are well-acquainted with Aguirre Avenue, home to many hidden, underrated foodie spots. Alchemist Coffee is one such destination. With a range of filter coffee options for the purists, whimsical sippable creations, and a collection of rice bowls, pasta, and sandwiches for any diner, you’ll be well-catered for.

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Location: Poblacion, Makati City

Don’t be fooled—this small café in Poblacion is big on flavour. More than just delicious, expertly-made coffee, Good Sh*t Coffee boasts an array of unique bites to pair with every sip. The sourdough croissants, guava cheese rolls, and kween-saymada (a brilliant fusion of a kouign amann and ensaymada) are just three of the must-try treats on the menu, with many more delightful surprises in store.

See also: Where to Get the Best Ensaymadas Around the Metro

Location: Marikina City

As its logo suggests, Lay-By welcomes its saddle-riding customers with open arms. Kickstart your ride with an americano or cool off with an iced hazelnut latte. Don't forget to ask about what they've got to eat as well: garlic buns and classic grilled cheese are just two of the drool-worthy eats they're known to offer.

Tatler Tip: furry pals get a free puppucino at Lay-By. Simply call out for their executive dachshund, Horchata.

Location: Legazpi Village, Makati City

Another fresh face to add to your Legazpi Village coffee route, Deuces Coffee is a stylish, youthful café offering handcrafted coffees from single-origin beans. Spanning fun, sweetened drinks to technical brews for the coffee enthusiast, their beverage list caters to every guest—they even have a range of refreshing coffee-free drinks, like an oolong cream soda and pink horchata. Their food menu is just as diverse, with pastries, Japanese dishes, and Filipino breakfast staples on offer.

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Location: Pasig City

As any cyclist in the know will tell you, 1C Coffee is a certified biker hangout. Greeted by friendly staff, you can simply pop by the window to place your order, sip your brew while you chat with fellow cyclists, and bike away, just to do it all again tomorrow. With some fun flavours like sea salt honey and dulce, who knows? You may even come back that very afternoon.

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