Coffee shops are our best friend! It's the perfect place to unwind and relax. It is the place where you can hang out with your family, friends and love ones. All you have to do is to order some coffee or tea, maybe some bread or cake, then look for the best spot to spend a couple of hours and be comfortable! A few days ago, we were about to go to our usual coffee shop to spend the evening when we saw this shop. My best friend who was the one insisting me and my partner that we should try this out since it's new. So with that, we entered the glass door and what we saw really amazed us!
Manny Villar, a senator of the Philippines, established the first Coffee Project in Starmall Alabang, 2014. Then later on, as the business progressed, he opened more shops in Metro Manila, Pampanga and Bataan. Manny tells that drinking coffee was his and his mother's bonding time after a tiring day selling fish in Divisoria martket. He also stated that whenever his family goes to other places or countries, they would always stop by a coffee shop to have coffee. His love for coffee made him venture into the coffee business and since he also loves plants and flowers, this became the main theme of his coffee shop. He wanted to create a comfortable and cozy atmosphere that when customers come in, they will immediately feel the warm and relaxing mood of the shop. That's why the decors are mostly of flowers, plants, leather sofas, books, vintage items and classy chandeliers. Coffee Project also offers cakes, cookies, biscuits, and other pastries. The branch we went to is at Vito Cruz, Taft Avenue Malate, Manila.
When we entered, we were welcomed by a friendly staff. The place was indeed so cozy and huge, we just had to check every nook and cranny to see where can the customers hang out. There were plenty of areas to choose from! Personally, I do not know how they call it but based on what I saw, there were like living room area, dining room, library area, lounge area, and so much more that I wish I asked one of the staff how they call it. They also have a second floor, that means this is not the usual size for a coffee shop.
What attracted me most are the shelves filled with vintage books, classic items and the artificial potted plants that looked real!
Not to mention those hanging books and succulent-filled light bulbs. Are we in Hogwarts? Wow!
The Menu
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They also have an outdoor lounging area. No Smoking!
What we ordered? These! Plus, each of us were given a stub which contains the password of their WiFi connection good for two hours.
Vanilla Macadamia, White Mocha and Coffee Creme Brulee
We were also given a Frequency Card wherein you will fill this out with stamps for every purchase of coffee. You get to have freebies and free upsizing =]
Our stay was really relaxing! There was no distracting sounds, the whole area was so clean and we will definitely go there again. The staffs are really friendly and courteous too. The coffee definitely tasted great! Coffee Project is highly recommended for coffee lovers, catering to those who want to relax from a tiring day and most of all, this is a perfect place to hang out and rest.
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