Commune

If you’re a regular at the hipster enclave of Poblacion, Makati, then you probably already know about Commune. If you don’t, you’re probably missing out on one of the coolest coffee shops in the metro. Aside from your typical hot and iced espresso drinks, you can also get beer, sandwiches, salads, pastas and Filipino dishes like pork and chicken adobo, tapsilog, danggit and bangus, all for between PHP250 (US$50) to PHP450 (US$9).

Oh, and they also have cool events on their second floor like open mics, improv nights and musical shows. They close at midnight, but the good thing about its location is that there is tons to do in the area afterwards. Nearby is Z Hostel, Pura Vida, Alamat, Señor Pollo, El Chupacabra, Handlebar and a whole bunch of other places to meet up with friends over a cocktail or cold beer after a long day of work.