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Papakape, Palanan

Cafe Coffee shop

👍 Been wanting to try this cafe out since its just walking distance from our place and i had time to do some casual reading and work outside to change scenery and i needed some caffeine. This neighborhood cafe is very laidback great for a quick escape if you're like me working from home since last ye... People often mention coffee, good, cafe, drinks, great, menu, ginger, space, time, unique,


Address

5641 Ampere St, Makati, 1235 Metro Manila, Philippines

Website

www.papakape.com

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (126 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 7 to 11 am, 4 to 8 pm
  • Wednesday: 7 to 11 am, 4 to 8 pm
  • Thursday: 7 to 11 am, 4 to 8 pm
  • Friday: 7 to 11 am, 4 to 8 pm
  • Saturday: 7 to 11 am, 4 to 8 pm
  • Sunday: (Christmas Eve), 7 to 11 am, 4 to 8 pm, Hours might differ
  • Monday: (Christmas Day), Closed, Hours might differ

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: coffee (37) good (11) cafe (10) drinks (10) great (9) menu (8) ginger (8) space (7) time (6) unique (6)
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  • 4/5 Ivan Christopher C. 2 years ago on Google
    Been wanting to try this cafe out since its just walking distance from our place and i had time to do some casual reading and work outside to change scenery and i needed some caffeine. This neighborhood cafe is very laidback great for a quick escape if you're like me working from home since last year, its very quaint being the space is just the front yard of a residential house filled with rustic furnitures for seating and plants, its like a little oasis in the middle of a busy city. Aside from the ambience the menu is very inventive, the ginger flavors for their signature drinks separates them from other cafes, I'm not a fan of ginger flavored drinks but I didn't mind it as its actually very pleasant to have during a hot afternoon. Price is very affordable, I suggest trying their best sellers first but they serve traditional drinks too. I have yet to try their food menu as it was sold out already but would definitely comeback to try the rest of the menu. Papakape has Convenience, quality and price like a true neighborhood cafe.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mailyn G. 2 years ago on Google
    I so love this place.. Very unique and i so love the ginger drinks with a twist.. 🥰🥰🥰
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sam N. 11 months ago on Google
    Delicious coffee at this small cafe. It’s slightly hidden, but once you are inside it feels like an oasis. The best part is that they are pet friendly!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 April A. 1 year ago on Google
    Kudos to this small cafe in palanan. The interior is very neat and cozy good for friends catching up or just having a siesta time for yourself. The coffee selection aren’t pricey but the varieties are kinda unique. I love the iced gingerccino and chocolate cupcake.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paula J. 1 year ago on Google
    There's two entrances to the location. Pictures I've provided is the area, left side from entrance. I truly like how they utilized their space - most probably can hold a max of 10 to 13 people. Lucky enough it was not crowded the time I went, around 1800H. I only ordered coffee and the taste and ambience gives your senses, like a fresh start because of the multitude of plants that will greet your experience. Chose the Iced Coco Latte as recommended by the Baristas. It's one of their best seller. Approx. 16 oz. in size and a very unique taste for the hint of ginger. Noticed their straw was eco-friendly and I love it! Highly recommended for a quick recharge from the city vibes plus the lady Baristas are pretty and corteous.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 PinaY W. 2 years ago on Google
    Authentic coffee fusion experience , this is one of those aesthetically pleasing cafe tucked in a residential area which offers really good coffee . I love their ginger infused coffee with coconut milk and panucha . Almost all of their coffee lines are good be it hot or cold they also have merienda which is good to pair with their coffee. And their prices are so affordable too and the staff are corteous. Checkout @iampinaywanderer fb page for more places to go to 😉
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Louise B. 7 months ago on Google
    Unusual, cool, coffee place within the area, parking is just street parking. The place is part laundry shop, but other corners of their place are aesthetic with lots of plants. Drinks are just okay, tasted more milk than coffee. Ginger taste is novel during the first few sips.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kevin D. 5 months ago on Google
    Who would have thought a nice place in the middle of a busy community could exist? Honestly, the surrounding is a bit undesirable but when you get in, it would convert to a nice looking al fresco café. Inside has a small space surrounded with plants and adjacent is a glass house where the coffee bar is situated. For the price, it ain't cheap. A little too overpriced I should say for a relatively familiar tasting coffee. However, I'd give 5 stars for their coffee choices, the menu is well planned and crafted. If you're only up for an aesthetic café, this place is recommended and worth the try. It just gets a bit crowded inside when people flock in. Not recommended for people who opt for relaxing atmosphere away from camera hunger vlogger wannabes. Also, visit their other branch inside intramuros.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Leighvanz R. 7 months ago on Google
    Place is nice and well planned. I never thought there is such a cute and cozy place around that community. Theres a lot of plants in the cafe (its al fresco by the way). Place is open and no roof so if it rains, it pours. Coffee taste somehow unusual. Not the way I like for my coffee. Pastries is okay, nothing fancy and extraordinary.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 LouPet T. 1 year ago on Google
    Good place to relax, enjoy the relaxing place while having a good conversations with your friends! The team who runs the place are very friendly and very cool to talk with! Had a great time staying here, and yung Salabat, Apaka Sarap!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Theresia S. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely place. We came for breakfast. Awesome shakshuka and great coffee. Really calm and quiet place where you wouldn't expect to find such a hidden gem. Also the people (service and guests) were really friendly. Go there to spent some relaxed time filled with good coffee.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marco N. 1 year ago on Google
    Wowza!!! Whatta find!! Finally got to visit long after Lec recommended it. Was well worth riding the MC in the rain. With aaaaaall the coffee shops out there, this coffee house (literally) is still able to find its unique place and stand out. Great coffee and great owners.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mau 1 year ago on Google
    A refreshing take on our all-time favorite coffee! They offer unique and delectable coffee flavors from Salabat to Avocado infused coffee. They also have pastries which will surely complement your coffee order ✨ Very elegant, cozy, vibrant aesthetics. They also have furniture shop inside. Pwedeng pwede for intimate events. MAPAPASAGOT MO NG OO yung kasama mo. Owner is very accommodating ang kwela.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nikki Carlo A. 2 years ago on Google
    A great place to start your Sunday. Good food and great drinks (coffee or non coffee based). At home vibes in a residential Makati area near Cash and Carry.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Law L. 2 years ago on Google
    Here's another place that makes me wish there's no pandemic so I can stay longer, sit down and enjoy my coffee while listening to music. Perhaps in another day, another time... I'll be back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maria Elen L. 2 years ago on Google
    Fantastic ambiance, great service, and an exciting menu. I've tried a few different drinks and they were all amazing. One of my favorite places in Manila!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Eizen B. 1 year ago on Google
    A quaint space for coffee and tea lovers, Papakape provides an outdoor space for friends and families to enjoy. You’d be surprised to see this plant-filled coffee shop in the middle of a ~regular~ Makati street. The food and drinks look gorgeous; you’d see they put effort into the visuals. Taste-wise, personally I think they can lessen the sweetness. I hope they’ll have an indoor space in the near future. Papakape is not available on Foodpanda and GrabFood (as of this writing).
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vance M. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice Cozy welcoming place... Food and drinks are good. Highly recommended...
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 ktrna t. 2 years ago on Google
    It's a cozy little nook in the middle of Ampere St., in Palanan, Makati City. Their beverages are interesting to say the least. Try a ginger-spiced latte and you'll agree it's not your regular cuppa. The cafe is very chill and for someone who likes going to places alone, you won't feel intimidated. In fact, solo diners seem to be very welcome as there are tables for 1. You can also chat up the baristas while they prepare your order under the glass-roofed coffee bar. I took out 1 star as I think they can further expand the menu.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nicole sta. a. 2 years ago on Google
    Gorgeous place, coffee was unique and well curated. Oh the father of the owner is such a pleasant character, lovely meeting him during our visit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Di 2 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff, interesting ginger infused coffee Tiny space, although inviting may not be the most comfortable. Better to order your drink to-go. :)

  • 4/5 Kimberly T. 1 year ago on Google
    Loved the ambiance. Iced cocolatte and red bean suman were uniquely delicious. Will definitely come back! Parking is a struggle so we had to park around the corner.

  • 4/5 Lolli Mae G. 1 year ago on Google
    A quiet little cafe with tons of greenery and peace! I loved their menu! The salabat concoctions are the best and the half moons tasted great!

  • 4/5 Zoren M. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice and cozy cafe with good outdoor place to chill and chat. Prices of coffee and bites were reasonable (below ~Php150). Their signature coffee with ginger was okay. Maybe not just my thing to drink a salabat type of drink. Would return to try other stuff.

  • 5/5 Emric O. 1 year ago on Google
    Love the drinks, take note of the fruity salabat it's amazing. Will definitely come back for that or maybe I'll try the coffee. Ambience good for weak pandemic bikers like us. 😂

  • 4/5 Francis V. 10 months ago on Google
    Not only do their non-coffee drinks look good, they didn’t disappoint in the taste department as well.

  • 5/5 Rie 1 year ago on Google
    Coffee and food is always good! Great place to relax especially after the renovations.

  • 5/5 Jenielle H. 2 years ago on Google
    Solid menu, peaceful location, and friendly owners. Very affordable too! I’m a ginger convert ☕️

  • 5/5 Nagle M. 2 years ago on Google
    This is my absolute favorite alfresco themed coffee shop around the block. The coffee is always fantastic and no matter what I order I am always delighted with my drink! Servers are also great and always efficient, happy and polite. Can’t wait to return and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to anyone looking for somewhere to chill and have coffee dates around the block. The place is so instagrammable. Winner!


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed inside
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Cash only
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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