I understand that everybody is talking over cafes and coffee shops these times. I, myself, have been hopping from cafe to another in search for the best place and best cafe to be. There’s this cafe somewhere in Capitol Site that until now I still can’t get over with, no jokes aside! Why? They serve the BEST FOOD and BEST CUISINES I didn’t expect to have on cafes or coffee shops, ever! THERE, I SAID IT, RIGHT AWAY! Capslock para intense 🙂
I tell you, these foods are yummier than you thought! I swear!
If you happen to pass by at the capitol, or if you are looking for a place to hangout or chill with family, friends and loved ones, consider dining at THE 8THÂ MUG! You will surely love the place and the food, I assure you!
A Little History
The 8th Mug was conceived on August 8, 2018, hence the name, obviously 🙂 But aside from that, they also offer 8 different varieties of coffee drinks, still sticking with its brand name – The 8th Mug. They were opened for public last November 2018 with a coffee shop concept, serving the people with mostly coffees and simple meals with moderate prices. As time goes by, this cafe had evolved into producing and serving best, freshest and comparably world-class international cuisines while still having a Filipino palate.
Loving this frame I saw in one of the shelves. I guess these are the founding chefs?
The 8th Mug gives you the feeling of a prim lady or gentleman in a modest industrial setting. The minimalist but elegant interior design gives you peace and serenity, just a perfect place for some ME time especially for students and young professionals, freelancers or digital nomads who just wanted a quiet place to be. Â
See the light and the elegance in this pic? I personally love the ambiance here. It’s very quiet. This girl has been here before we came to the cafe and was still here when we left. Really, she was having her time reading and studying, comfortably!
When you are at 8th Mug, you will surely feel this modest industrial setting.
The 8 different coffees serve here is reflected on this wall art. I find this wall very artsy and instagrammable.
The 8th Mug takes pride of their high-quality foods because why not? They have 5 baristas in the cafe plus 6 chefs, with Chef Lehner as the head chef, who has been there from the start and foundation of this cafe. They are proud to say that the foods they serve are products of the creative conceptualization and imagination of some fine, young chefs of Cebu City.
The fries are the best! It’s a mixed of potatoes and sweet potatoes! I love the natural sweet fries from kamote (sweet potatoes). No dips needed! It just tastes good!
Beef Tapa Rice Bowl
Fluffy Cheesy Pancake
Fried Rice Omelet
Croque Madame
The bitten pancake 🙂
The 8th Mug Poutine
My personal favorite – Linguine X.O.P. This is a pasta with a twist of Filipino palate! It has a taste of dried fish. The one you see on top is a small dried squid.
These mocktails are worth a try – Tropical Cooler (left) and Safe Sex on the Beach (right)
Our fully-carb meals plus the mocktails: Tropical Cooler, Safe Sex on the Beach, Kiwi Lemon Soda and Strawberry Daquiri. Forgot to take a pic of my Mango Margarita.
Their foods are also claimed to be served as fresh as it could be, as they take the purchase of the crops, vegetables and meats, on a daily basis – all fresh, mostly bought straight from Carbon Market, supporting our local farmers.
The famous coffee drinks of The 8th Mug: Cold Brew, White Brew and The 8th Mug Lemon Brew
Every Wednesdays, they have a “Trivia Night”, mostly about pop and culture.
Wifi is free but is limited for 2 hours only (unless you order gain to get another wifi code/voucher)
They accept exclusive bookings for special gatherings, occasions or events like meetings, seminars/workshops, birthdays, etc.
25K good for 50 pax good for 4 hours. Food is in buffet type which includes 3 meats, 1 soup, 1 salad, 1 vegetable, 1 pasta 1 cup rice and 1 dessert
15K good for 30pax only
They have coffee cart available for rentals for your special events like weddings, parties, etc.
Coffee Stall “Thinking Mugs” also available at SM Seaside
For the month of October, they have this “October Deals”
October 1 – 3, 2019 Â (International Coffee Day) – Get 10% discount in any hot or iced coffee
October 15-17, 2019 (Lunch Deals: 11AM-1PM) – Order any pasta and get FREE SIDE of your choice  – Yam Fries, French Fries or Garlic Foccacia
October 26, 2019  (1st Annual Trick or Treat @ 6PM) – Kids Halloween Costume Party /Beer Drinking Contest/Spoken Word Poetry
October 28-30, 2019 (Dinner Deals: 5PM-7PM) – Order any dish from their ALL IN and get 10% discount with free mocktail
Coffe on wheels perfect for events and gatherings 🙂
HOW TO GET THERE?
Exact Location: Ground Floor, Dacay Bldg., 72 N Escario St., Capitol Site, Cebu City (fronting AXA Building) – few walks across the Capitol Building
BY JEEPNEY: Ride any jeepney going to Capitol or jeepneys that pass through N. Escario (Axis). From Ayala, you may ride 12L or 14D jeepney, ask the driver to drop you off at AXA near Capitol.
BY CAR/GRAB/TAXI: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and just search for “The 8th Mug”.
Below is the map when you travel from Ayala Malls to the 8th Mug.
For a detailed “moving” experience about The 8th MUG, watch out for my vlog soon on my channel Maistrang Laagan.
What are you waiting for? Tara Lets na, mga Laagans!
I grew up in a
little barrio in Zamboanga City where everything was so simple; our commodities
where cheap and almost always available whenever needed. I was living a simple
life until I turned adult and moved living in a city. It was only this time
that I learned how expensive a cup of coffee was! I felt like a price range of
130-160PHP for just a cup of coffee was already an exaggeration. Honestly, I
grew up picking up some ripened fruits of coffee because my father had coffee shrubs
growing in our farm (actually, we still have until this time, but just only
fewer trees than before). With this reason, I know exactly the smell of coffee
beans. My grandmother and relatives in my mother side have been grinding coffee
manually – or should I say pounding coffee, until they get coffee powder. I
grew up with this memory, and it remains vivid, still.
However, even
with this childhood memory, I actually don’t drink coffee, especially black
coffee. I only learned drinking 3-in-1 coffees (the creamy latte, especially)
in my early 20’s, but even then, these just occasionally happens, as I still
prefer milk or choco drinks.
But… what really makes a good coffee? How do you say that the coffee you’re drinking is of good quality? What are the things you need to watch out for in preparing and making this type of drink? I honestly don’t know the basics or standards of coffee making. For those people who are new in the world of coffee, or even for those who love coffee but has little knowledge about it, let me share to you some fun facts I learned from Coffeeteria.
With the short lesson of making and preparing coffee, interestingly, I learned the following fun facts about coffee.
Coffees are not always bitter. It’s a common mistake and misinterpretation of many people. Coffees are not necessarily bitter. It depends on the beans and the way it was toasted that makes it bitter.
Coffee beans must be tightly packed or sealed and must be stored at room temperature.
Accordingly, a coffee enthusiast should invest more in a grinder than in a coffee maker.
Coffees growing in a different location have a taste different from others. Coffees do not have exactly the same taste. They have a distinct taste depending on the area or location they were grown. For example, coffees growing in Mt. Apo have a different taste than coffees growing in Cotabato, even if they grow in the same country. Because of this, coffees are named after from their place of origin.
Grinding coffee should result in a fine coffee powder.
Crafted consistently with excellence. Your coffee worth your penny.
Steaming or foaming milk is not an easy thing to do, especially for beginners. It needs serious attention.
This amount of steamed/foamed milk mixed into an espresso produces your cafe latte. No more sugar added. Just purely the taste of coffee and milk.
Do not ask for expiration date. In coffees, asking for an expiry date is discouraged. Instead, ask for the ROAST DATE. Knowing the roast date of your coffee will help you determine whether your coffee is still fresh or not.
Espresso is only served this much. I only learned it at this point. I though all coffees are served in one cup or mug.
What I Love About Coffeeteria
So, what makes Coffeeteria different from other coffee shops? Here are few things that stood out in my visit to their shop.
Quality Coffee Crafted With Love. Cofeeteria is owned and managed by people who are coffee lovers. This love is radiated and reflected to the kind of products they produce in their coffee shops. They make it sure that the customers receive and taste the coffee that they themselves would love to have. With this, you are ensured that the coffee you’ll get is nothing but the best. I have personally seen how they make their coffees – it is consistently crafted with love!
Your coffee made with love and perfection
Literally Physics in a coffee! I asked the barista to had Einstein’s famous equation as a design on my cafe latte so I can brag that I had just eaten (drunk) Einstein’s equation! Hahaha
2. Cozy Place. Their place is not so wide, it can in fact accommodate a maximum of 25 persons only but the place doesn’t get crowded. You can have enough peaceful and calm “me-time” whenever you need it.
3.Good Food. They just don’t give quality coffee services but they also offer other varied snacks you’ll surely love to taste back. I personally tried their chicken nuggets and the tuna pasta and the serving is quite large for a solo eater, so make sure to bring someone with you.
Taste the unique flavor of ‘Garlic Pasta with Sardines’
Chicken nuggets and fries perfect for any trip
Coffeteria’s Best Seller!
4.Wifi. You can enjoy an internet connection and take your time either working on something or visiting your social media while just chilling around the place.
5.Accept Bookings & Reservations. If you are looking for a place for a small gathering, like bridal shower or birthday parties with few guests only, you can make a reservation at Coffeeteria. The following are the rates consumable for four hours.
12:00 NN – 4:00 PM (3000php)
4:00 – 8:00 PM (4000php)
8:00PM – 12:00 AM (5000php)
An extension will cost 500 PHP per hour.
6.Board Games. You can actually play games with your friends while waiting for your order, or while waiting for a company to come – just some mind and board games to ease your stress and free your mind from the loads of work outside.
7.Humble and Friendly Staffs. The staffs they have are mostly co-owners of the shop. They are very approachable and very modest. As I have said, ask anything about your coffee, or your order, and they will gladly answer you back.
8.Environment-Friendly. This is really one thing that I adore and I salute about Coffeeteria. They are skipping the use of plastics in as much as possible. They are in fact using metallic straws in their drinks and paper straws for take-outs, truly worth to be emulated by other cafe stores.They have an online store for these types of items. Please visit them here. The following are rates of their eco-friendly products.
metal straws set (silver) – 350 PHP
metal straws set (rose gold/gold) – 450 PHP
metal straws set (black rainbow/purple) – 550 PHP
(All sets include a bent straw,thin straight, Milktea straw & eco pouch)
collapsible cup – 650 PHP
Collapsible mug/cup also for sale
Aside from their online store, the aboved items are sold also in Crossroads, Craftstory, beautymanila.com and Makers – Bonifacio District.
Where to Find
Coffeteria
Their coffee shop is located at Talamban, going North Gen Hospital, just above 360 Pharmacy. For those who are commuting, you may ride a jeepney bound for Pit-Os, either 62B/C or 13I, just tell the driver to drop you off at Saver’s Depot, Talamban – this is the landmark just next to Coffeeteria.
If you are riding your own vehicle, a taxi or grab, the
place can be navigated through Waze or Google Map.
If you have some updates about Coffeteria, feel free to comment or message me, or if there’s something wrong in my fun facts 🙂 – since those are just some of the things I remember from the quick lesson. I hope you can swing by at Coffeteria – truly, they are pouring happiness in every cup!
I posted this as one of my 365 photo challenge in my FB Personal Account
Even if it is far
from our place, Bacayan, we don’t mind coming to this place because nothing
compares the comfortability and super-fast internet connection that the place
gives!
This is my topmost favourite reason why I love coming back to Workplace. They actually offer a fiber wifi connection that is super fast and super strong. With Workplace, you will never be disconnected!
Two voucher codes for your two gadgets valid for 20 hours
When you feel sleepy and drained from long hours of working, you certainly would want to pause, take a break and take a nap. Don’t worry there’s a place, too, where you can comfortably close your eyes and sleep. The last time we went here, I honestly had taken a long nap! Haha
Hourly Rate: 60php on the first hour and 40php on the succeeding hours.
Daily Rate: 320php (best for those staying 8 hours or more)
Monthly Rate: 5000php per month inclusive of a locker
The rates you pay include a complimentary drink, either an iced tea or a brewed coffee. Paying the rates above will grant you access to the amenities offered by Workplace.
Your choice 🙂
SPOTTED! A regular monthly customer who just celebrated her first year as a happy and satisfied customer!
8. Delicious Meals and Snacks that Support Local Products
They
may not require you to buy their food but in case you want to order, their menu
offers palatable meals. Aside from this, their coffees are fresh from Bukidnon
Farms and their signature chocolate drink are chocolate tableas from cacaos
harvested from a local farm in Argao, Cebu.
9. Conference Room
When you are in a small group who would want to hold meetings, conference and workshops, Workplace also has a conference room that caters to this kind of event. Check out the conference rooms and its rates below:
F. Ramos Branch:
1 to 8 pax
550php first hour
450php succeeding hour
One-time consumable of 200php worth
40php/hour per person in excess of 8
Maximum chair capacity is 12
Mandaue Branch:
Up
to 20 pax
750php
first hour
650php
succeeding hours
One-time
consumable of 300php worth
Banawa Branch:
Meeting
Room (Ground Floor)
Up
to 15 pax
650
php first hour
550
succeeding hours
One-time
consumable of 200php worth
Meeting
Room (Second Floor)
Up to 20 pax
750php first hour
650php succeeding hours
One-time consumable of 300php worth
10. Friendly and Approachable Staffs
It is important for the customers that the staffs are very warm and friendly and they have it here. The guard in fact is very welcoming as he opens the door for you.
Very welcoming staff!
11. Systematic Ordering and Checking-in
When customers get in, they log in and are given a certain number and the voucher code for the wifi. When this customer will order food from their menu, the orders are registered systematically to their computer with the customer’s corresponding number. Payments will be settled upon the checkout of the customer.
You will be given a number upon checking in.
Log in your number, name, hourly/daily rate and chosen drink (coffee/iced tea)
Three Branches to Choose From
Choose which place is
near you and experience studying and working in a coffee shop vibe:
Ramos Branch (Main Branch)
#4 Yap Building, F. Ramos St., Cebu City
(032) 401-3324
10 AM to 6 AM (nextday)
Banawa Branch
#2 Autogas Station, Banawa, Guadalupe, Cebu City
(032) 328-8829
10 AM to 6 AM (next day)
Mandaue Branch
Jamestown, Mantawe Ave., Tipolo, Mandaue City, Cebu
If you are riding a
jeepney, you may follow these routes:
F. Ramos Branch:
Ride
a jeepney going to Ramos and tell the driver to drop you off at St.Paul College
which is fronting Workplace. Ride a 14D jeepney (from Ayala), 17C if you are
from Lahug and 13B jeepney from Talamban.
Mandaue Branch:
From
SM City or E-Mall, ride a 01K Jeepney bound for Parkmall.
Banawa Branch:
From
Ayala, ride a 12L Jeepney bound for Labangon and ask the driver to drop you off
at 7-Eleven Banawa.
Tell me about what you think of the place. If you have gone here, share to me your experience or your pictures working on this cafe! Enjoy wandering and happy working, laagans!!!
