Davao Delicious

Jose Rafael Fine Coffee

Posted on 16 April 2009 by Blogie.

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The chic yet cozy ambiance, and the Australian-inspired touches… The tasty pasta and waffles (which they call “jaffles”)… The friendly and capable service… The heavenly coffee! All that, and a bit more, in one delightfully inspired package called Jose Rafael Fine Coffee.
The first time — and up to the 4th time so far — that [...]

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Caffè Firenzo

Posted on 23 February 2009 by Blogie.

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If you’re looking for a classy but cozy café in Davao City (or in Tagum, for that matter), Caffè Firenzo just might be the place for you. There are presently two in the city: their first coffee shop is in Lanang, and the newer one is in downtown Davao.
Caffè Firenzo’s brews are alright — their [...]

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Kopi Roti

Posted on 30 September 2008 by Blogie.

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As coffee shops go, Kopi Roti is a sure win. It has the benefit of having a franchiser who’ll certainly go to lengths to keep quality high and standards followed. And yet, it’s not a very expensive place in which to enjoy good coffee. Not cheap, but the prices aren’t like those of the more [...]

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Of civets and kangaroos

Posted on 14 July 2008 by Blogie.

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Kangaroo Coffee Company launched last Saturday to a group of bloggers their specialty blend, Kape Balos. It’s civet coffee!
How can I put this in a way that won’t make you feel queasy…?
Well, it’s arguably the most expensive coffee in the world. That should tell you something about the quality and taste of this kind [...]

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Prego Café

Posted on 12 May 2008 by Blogie.

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At the 5th floor of Gaisano South Citimall in downtown Davao is a simple little coffee shop called Prego Café. I rarely go there because it’s almost never along my usual routes, but I enjoy each visit. Yesterday I had to go to CD-R King in Gaisano South (the other outlet in Davao is always [...]

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Kasagingán Kapehan

Posted on 15 March 2008 by Blogie.

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The Davao Food Appreciation Tour (DavaoFAT) is well underway — in fact, we’re on the second day now. As I write this, we’re at Kasagingán Kapehan. It’s a coffee shop, and they specialize in banana desserts. Our host let us order to our hearts’ delight (within limits, of course), so I was able to sample [...]

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Fagioli Coffee Club

Posted on 17 December 2007 by Blogie.

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A number of coffee shops have opened in Davao this year, but none that have truly caught my attention as Fagioli Coffee Club has. On the way to the Waterfront Insular Hotel one night, I noticed the new, big yellow sign along J.P. Laurel avenue, and the huge glass panels of the café. Good, I [...]

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Basti’s Brew — more than just coffee

Posted on 21 November 2007 by Blogie.

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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 [...]