Basti’s Brew — more than just coffee

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Basti’s Brew — more than just coffee

Posted on 21 November 2007 by Blogie in Coffee Shop | 1930 views, 1 today

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I thought that it would be fitting to have Basti’s Brew as my first feature here, this coffee shop being my favorite and my usual haunt. In fact I’m right there while I blog this. As I’ve written before over at Ang Dabawenyo, Basti’s Brew Coffee Station at Victoria Plaza is probably the most successful coffee shop in Davao City. And for me, it’s conducive for blogging.

Tonight I had one of their newest items on the menu: Spaghetti Meatball Overload (P130). Basti’s à la carte offerings are mostly Italian — pasta and panini — although most people wouldn’t associate the place with Italian cuisine. Well, the taste isn’t exactly authentic, but their food sells! (For authentic Italian fare, go for Picobello Ristorante Italiano.)

The meatball spaghetti wasn’t all that great, though. It was satisfying, and quite filling. Many Filipinos might like it because the sauce is sweetish, but I don’t like my spaghetti sweet. Perhaps if they mix the red sauce with a little bit more oregano, and made the meatballs spicy…

But it wasn’t bad at all. And the garlic bread was fresh and tangy, just the way I like it.

For lunch or dinner, what I do recommend are Basti’s set meals (P200) — my absolute fave is the pork chops. An order is served with soup du jour and ‘bottomless’ iced tea or coffee. My absolute craving, however, is their Chunky Chicken Sandwich (P95), which is a huge and healthy serving.

Basti’s Brew is located at the Victoria Plaza mall, and has a branch on Legaspi St., beside RJ Homes, near the UCCP Church. The one in Victoria is open from 7:30 AM to 12:00 MN on weekends, and up to 2:00 AM Fridays and Saturdays.

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Tags: coffee, Italian, spaghetti

5 Responses to “Basti’s Brew — more than just coffee”

charles

21 Nov 2007

I agree, Basti’s Brew at Victoria is conducive for blogging. We’ve been there 5 times na.
It seems I’m your first patron to visit.

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charles

21 Nov 2007

Is there a prize for this? hehehe jk.

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Konishi

20 Dec 2007

Basti’s Brew is one of the best coffee shops in Davao especially for its friendly staffs & atmosphere !

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Caloy

13 Jan 2008

Basti’s Brew is a required stop-over for me everytime I’m in Davao… I bring all my travel companions to this place when we are in Davao… and you know that they appreciate it because they usually go back on their subsequent trips… I always order their durian coffee concoction (they also serve it hot, if you request). It is much better than what BluGre serves. Their Americano (my benchmark for coffee) is quite good. Highy recommended….

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mike & ella

15 Sep 2009

Basti’s brew,,,,hmmmm…well all i can say is we missed the place big time! Used to work there and yeah i remember those beautiful memories but for sure when we get the chance to visit Davao soon, we will definitely stop by and have some oreo shake and some coffee and of course to see our friends again…
More power to you all guys who shared their efforts for the success of the coffee shop! Cya all soon!

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