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Coffee MONDster, Davao City (2026)

06/06/2026

Milk Teas have had their time, especially during the pandemic, where they are quite ubiquitous, from 3 for 100 pop up shops to premium milk tea shops, they were everywhere during that period. Then they suddenly fell out of style, replaced by the rise of coffee shops, and then matcha shops. Only few remained, those who are serving high quality milk teas.

Comma Cafe on the other hand is a newcomer, they came with a different approach to how teas are made and served. Unlike other tea shops that batch brew their tea in advance, Comma Cafe has a Teapresso machine, which brews the tea in a way similar to how espresso is made. This ensures that the tea being served to you is freshly made, and it does make a difference in the flavor. This kind of brewing is the first in the city.

I love how they have a lot of tea choices; even the floral and fruity ones, they have. You can even smell and sample them for you to choose which tea you'll like. First I had Gardenia Green Tea or Mao Feng milk tea, and it had a slightly earthy floral fruity flavor. I opted for 100% sweetness just to gauge their standard sweetness, and I love that it isn't very sweet, it has around 30%-50% sweetness from your average milk tea shops, the sinkers are actually slightly sweeter. So no need to reduce the sweetness, but still you have the choice to reduce the sweetness further.

I also took home a Pekoe Jasmine Green Tea and a Peach Oolong, both were regular teas and not milk teas. The regular teas though didn't have sinkers, but you can add one for 25. The takeout box is actually nice and reusable, very similar to Chagee.

There are a lot of things I want to try, especially their matcha, so I'm hoping to come back.

comma cafe
Location: Oakridge Business Center, R. Castillo St., Agdao, Davao City (near DCCS Gas)
What to get: any Teapresso milk tea
Stickers: No
Stamp: No
Merch: Yes

29/05/2026

I rarely visit milk tea shops, though i like milk tea, most of them aren't brewing tea, but are only using ready to mix powders. These powders contain a lot of sugar and some stuff that i don't know. But Cha Tuk Chak uses freshly brewed tea leaves, and when it is tea leaves, there's caffeine!

I visited this new branch specifically because it was designed by a friend, and actually it's my very first visit to a milk tea shop this year. I had Tuki Panda and it was quite indulgent and sinful, I ordered 50% sweetness so the guilt was reduced. I did enjoy it though.

The shop has this nice modern tropical aesthetic, a mixture of clean white elements mixed with aged terracotta looking tiles that juxtapose one another. The plastic plants give it a tropical vibe, but i wish they were real.

Overall, this milk tea shop has a nice design, and we stan a beautifully designed milk tea shop.

Cha Tuk Chak Sta Lucia Mall Davao
Cha Tuk Chak - Davao
Location: GF Sta Lucia Mall, C. P. Garcia St./Diversion Rd., Brgy. Communal, Davao City
What to get: Explore
Stickers: No
Merch: No

18/05/2026

Late last year, this diner concept cafe was all over social media for its concept and aesthetic. I tried to visit them once before the holidays, but when I went there, there was a private event happening. Then recently I got the time, so I visited them.

The cafe in its majority is filled with red as its color palette, which in theory, enhances conversations and promotes appetite. This is why fastfood such as Jollibee and McDonald's use this color as a staple in their restos.

They used tiles, not just on the floor, but also on the walls and the bar to look like pixels, the café's concept. The cafe itself revolves around the concept of 90s nostalgia, that's why it is filled with stuff that is reminiscent of the 90s in the Filipino context. Old CRT TVs, Arcade games, animes that were shown in the Philippines in the 90s, comics, and other nostalgic stuff.

If the main dining area overstimulates you, they have a smaller room that looks more like a contemporary coffee shop, which has a more laid back and somber color palette of grey, black, and white, with some pops of color.

I had Bacon Jam Burger and it was good, and I like that it has potato wedges on the side. The S'mores Latte was ok, but I wish that the espresso was a little more robust.

Overall, it was a pleasant experience during my visit.

Pixel Diner
Location: V. Mapa St. Davao City (near Lopez Jaena St.)
What to get:
Stickers: Yes, Free
Stamp: No
Merch: No

14/05/2026

This underrated cafe in R. Castillo has a nice interior, it has a modern farmhouse aesthetic and is designed nicely. I didn't have any expectations during my visit because no one really mentioned them within the community. But when I tried their Spanish Latte, I was surprised, it was good! The calibration was on point, and the extraction was perfect for my preference. A must visit, IMHO.

Amo Bar and Cafe
Location: R. Castillo St., Davao City (near Petron Agdao)
What to get: Spanish Latte
Stickers: Yes, Free
Merch: No

08/05/2026

This underrated specialty coffee shop in Marfori is sadly leaving the area. Owned by a champion brewer, who represented our country in Thailand last year, the cafe indeed has seriously good coffee.

You only have until monday, to visit them. And they have a brew party on Sunday, which is open for everyone!

They aren't technically closing for good, as they are transferring to a new home. So let's wait for their reopening announcement!

Spilled Coffee Shop
Location: Ruby St. Marfori Subdivision, Davao City
What to get: Signature Drinks, Pour Over
Stickers: Yes, Free
Merch: No

08/05/2026

𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐳𝐲 𝐯𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐬, 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚 𝐛𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 ☕✨

𝐅𝐢𝐤𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐟𝐞 - 𝐁𝐮𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧 is moving to a bigger new home and we’re celebrating with 𝟓𝟎% 𝐎𝐅𝐅 𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐃𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐊𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝟐 𝐃𝐀𝐘𝐒!

A new spot calls for a little celebration… and 𝐚 𝐥𝐨𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞. 😉

𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨:

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𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞:
May 16–17, 2026

𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞:
6:00 AM – 12:00 MN

𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
Km 5, Buhangin–Lapanday Rd, Buhangin Proper, Davao City (Beside Rose Bakeshop)

Bring your coffee buddy, your foodie bestie, or anyone who deserves a little
𝐟𝐢𝐤𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. ☕🍰

See you at our new spot!

08/05/2026

Earlier last month, one of Davao's well known specialty coffee and matcha shops had closed its doors. I had the chance to pay them a visit for the last time. I first had Asin Tibuok Latte, their version of a sea salt latte, but uses the namesake artisanal salt instead of the regular sea salt, giving it a smokey facet to its flavor profile. Then I had their Mungo Matcha, a filipino version of the Japanese Azuki Bean Matcha, the mung bean amplifies the matcha's nuttiness, creating a very nutty ang vegetal drink. Both drinks i liked.

They are planning to have pop ups in Manila as soon as they are able to settle, so it's not really a good bye, but a see-you-soon!

Kugi Slow Bar
Location: Guadalupe Village Entrance, Lanang Davao City
What to get:
Stickers: Yes, free
Stamps;l: No
Merch: No

08/05/2026

This cafe is V. Mapa is one of the OGs in the local 2nd wave coffee scene in the city. From their inception in Ma-a, to their transfer in Roxas in 2016, until their latest location in V. Mapa, this cafe has had its fair share of history in the city.

The place has a clean Scandi style interior, which is quite minimalist, and is juxtaposed with an industrial style ceiling. The overall vibe of the place gives off a nice place that's conducive for studying and working. They have free wifi, complementary with every order, and also free charging of devices.

Their menu items are quite affordable, with rice meals starting from 195, and other food items below that price. Their food is actually ok, you get an affordable hearty meal with big portions. The coffee beans they were using during my visit were specialty coffee beans from .roastery , first I had Spanish Latte, sadly, it was under extracted. Then I paired it with nachos, the nachos were ok, and the portion was quite generous, it can be shared with up to 3 persons. Then, I got hungry while working, so I decided to have my dinner. I got Baby Back Ribs, the ribs are tender and oozing with flavor. Then I paired it with Mac Nutty, an ice blended coffee drink,

Koffiepauze is one of the OG cafes in the city, when and where was the last time you visited them? And If you need an alternative place to work or study, you are welcome here.

Koffie-pauze
Location: V. Mapa St., Poblacion, Davao City (fronting Davao Christian High School)
What to get:
Stickers: Yes, free, not waterproof
Merch: No

08/05/2026

I was able to visit this cafe prior to their closure earlier this year. The cafe is basically a nook inside Bristol Motor's showroom, and feels like an oasis because it has a different aesthetic from the entire space. The nook has a Tropical Scandinavian Aesthetic -- minimalist, clean lines, but with tropical interpretation. The nook has a clean aesthetic, and is quite similar to Japandi Style.

I had Beef Kulma, a Tausug dish, and it was good. The Tiramisu Latte was ok, it was chocolatey, but the espresso is under extracted.

Though they have closed their doors, you can still visit their main cafe .

Bristol EntDavao
Location: Bristol Motors, J. P. Laurel Ave., Lanang, Davao City.
What to get:
Stickers: No
Merch: No

14/04/2026

Finally, I got the chance to visit this new vegan specialty coffee shop near ADDU. This cafe is brought to you by the people behind Kisom, Matcha Bar, Mylk, and Humble Table, so you'll get the same high quality service that you get from those cafes.

The space has this fusion between contemporary and Japandi aesthetics, it has this western vibe but with Japanese elements. I like that they used a deep vibrant shade of international klein blue, which quite gives a somber effect to the interior, but not gloomy. More like you want to be alone and reconnect with yourself. Large curtain walls are used to admit as much ambient lighting, as possible, which balances the deep blue shade. At night, the space is quite romantic with Japanese paper lamps as lighting, a nice place for dates or meeting up with friends.

I had Kori Kohi and it was good! They don't have a Spanish version available at the time, so i opted for a classic no sweetener version. It was a chocolatey kind of brew and I love it! I paired the coffee with a Raspberry Pistachio Cake, the cake has balanced sweetness, not too sickeningly sweet, but just right on the spot. The raspberry was refreshing, while the pistachio gives it a nutty edge.

The place is quite nice, and has good coffee and pastries, plus it's guilt free!

KINN & Friends
Location: Juan Luna St., Poblacion, Davao City (walking distance from 7 Eleven Juan Luna, near ADDU)
What to get: Kori Kohi, Vegan Pastry
Stickers: Yes, Free
Merch: No

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