September 18, 2024
MANILA – With the latest controversy around Balay Dako’s pet entry prohibition, here are five pet-friendly cafes in Metro Manila that will definitely welcome you and your fur babies with open arms and paws.
Kandle Cafe (Quezon City and Estancia)
Kandle Cafe welcomes all kinds of furry friends. PHOTO: KANDLE CAFE FACEBOOK/ PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER
f you are looking for chill and cozy cafe vibes around Metro Manila, Kandle Cafe is for you. With its main branch in Mother Ignacia in Quezon City open from 8 a.m. until midnight, this cafe is a great way to lounge around with your beloved fur babies. Both of their branches offer a range of coffee and non-coffee beverages such as milkshakes and teas. Their menu is also filled with your favorite comfort foods such as pizza, sandwiches, pasta, and even grilled meats. You can also celebrate your fur babies’s milestones here as they also offer their cafe as a space for birthday parties and events.
Check out Kandle Cafe’s Facebook and Instagram
Commune (Makati)
File photo of cats chilling at Commune café. PHOTO: COMMUNE FACEBOOK/ PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER
This Poblacion cafe boasts not only locally sourced coffee but also an ambiance that entices both cat-loving hoomans and feline pets. In addition to their inviting cafe atmosphere, customers and their furry friends can also play with the cafe’s resident cats. The cafe is also keen on advocating for animals, especially towards cats. They would occasionally post for cat adoptions to give them a new home. Commune also emphasizes a “sense of community” as they often hold their monthly ‘coffee university’ classes on subjects like 3D latte art and etching, and basic barista.
Check out Commune’s Facebook and Instagram.
Caravan Black (BGC)
An adorble fur baby seems to be enjoying a cup of coffee with their human. PHOTO: CARAVAN BLACK FACEBOOK/ PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER
If you are looking for a pet-friendly cafe in the heart of Bonifacio Global Center, then Caravan Black may be your pick. The cafe opens as early as 7 am. The spacious and warm ambiance of the establishments guarantees your pet can safely and freely roam around as you get your morning caffeine fix. You can also enjoy pastries and even rice meals.
Check out Caravan Black Coffee’s Facebook and Instagram pages.
Odd Cafe (Makati)
Makati’s Odd Café offers a great space for you and your pet. PHOTO: ODD CAFE FACEBOOK/ PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER
On the seventh floor of the unassuming Finman Centre building is the main branch of the Instagram-famous Odd Cafe. Known for its aesthetic and chill vibes, this cafe is also open for your pets to lounge around. You can even ask the baristas to refill your pet’s bowl or sippy cup with water. This cafe primarily boasts its creative special plant-based coffee such as the Cereal Killer which combines iced coffee with cereal milk, and French Kiss which adds a touch of vanilla and cinnamon. There are also non-coffee beverages such as their Oddchata (Odd Cafe’s version of Horchata) and iced teas such as Ditzy Mermaid, which is flavored with bubblegum.
They also serve bite-size snacks such as Baked Crab Bites and Sausage Spirals or they can be paired with classic cafe pastries such as cupcakes, revel bars, and brownies. Odd Cafe’s pet policies can also be found in their Instagram highlights.
Check out Odd Cafe’s Facebook and Instagram
The Fat Seed Cafe + Roastery (multiple branches)
Your pet can also lounge with their human at The Fat Seed Cafe + Roastery. PHOTO: THE FAT SEED CAFE + ROASTERY FACEBOOK/ PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER
In Fat Seed Cafe + Roastery, you can enjoy your bonding time with your pet over a cup of coffee or a glass of alcohol. In the warm ambience of this cafe, it also offers a large selection of food from breakfast to dinner. Pets are certainly welcome to dine with you inside the cozy cafe or the airy al fresco area.
Check out The Fat Seed Cafe + Roastery’s Facebook and Instagram pages.
Despite these cafes being pet-friendly, remember to always be a responsible pet owner while within these premises for fun and safe precious paw-ments for you and everyone.