Grand Cafe 1919
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Grand Cafe 1919 is found inside a beautifully refurbished colonial building in Manila’s Chinatown that was almost taken down. It became sort of like a museum of old photos of Manila’s past, entering Grand Cafe 1919 is a nostalgia trip: The building’s original facade and columns were kept intact, and photos of old Manila hang on the restaurant’s walls.
The cafe’s dessert and beverage menu is a great alternative to chains like Starbucks, for those who happen to be in the area, and is especially nice for tourists looking for a respite after a long day of sight-seeing.