If you are looking for a small, cozy cafe this is the place. They have vegan options (drink + food) and it’s the best I’ve had in Manila! Great staff too. Definitely take time to stop by this place. �
Great little cafe, I had coffee and pancakes for breakfast.... highly recommend
Went here for a quick coffee after lunch, but ended up staying for a while. It's a perfect place for chilling. We played music and talked over coffee. There are even books. Friendly ambience. The beans they used were from Atok, and the coffee was prepared so perfectly. Smooth, nutty, and sweet. Would come back again here!
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Our initial plan was to eat at Greenery Kitchen but it's closed when we got there. Good thing, Kismet cafe is just nearby (though we had to walked approx 30 mins to go there 😂) and we're glad that it offers veganized Filipino dishes! I like the theme and layout of the cafe. We also met some vegan foreigners there.
We had Filipino breakfast comprised of vegan tapa, crispy fried vegan bagnet (guilt-free coz the "taba" has no cholesterol in it as it can only be found in animals), tofu scramble, garlic rice, and caramelized saba. We also tried their veggie ham and cheese sandwich (the filling tasted like vegetable samosa). For dessert, we indulged ourselves with chocolate cinnamon swirls and coffee (idk the whole name) cake --taste like non vegan desserts so I thought dairy and eggs can be omitted in baking cakes.
Being on a plant-based lifestyle doesn’t necessarily mean we don’t get to enjoy our favorite foods! Veganism leans towards a healthier, plant-based alternative.
They also have a book corner where you can read and exchange books, and a poster for wanted foster families (for cats and dogs).
Once in a while, I like trying vegetarian/vegan food to incorporate different vegetable recipe in my system. I always wanted to try Kismet Cafe. I first found them at instagram and their place is a beautiful one.
This “bagnet” I tried is the best so far, it does tastes like the real one. Crunchy with the taba feels. They say its made out of cassava starch. Interesting! I googled and found no recipe. I’ll ask more about it when I return. The tofu scramble is also a hit for me, delicious full of flavor. Ibang approach sa nakasanayang tofu scramble. This one is ma-sibuyas. Served with atsara and saging na saba :)
Drink is banana oats milk, sakto lang. straighforward taste: banana, milk, oats.
I’m excited to come back and try other food from Kismet :)
FOOD QUALITY: banana peanut butter pancake - presentation was really cute! It was also thick and very filling. They could've been more generous with the peanut butter but over all it's good! Tastes homemade!
Fililino breakfast- it was served with vegan tapa which was really good for what it's worth. I'm not really vegan meaning i appreciate eating real.meat but I'm sure a true full on vegan would appreciate it. But the scrambled vegan egg! It. Was. To. Die. For. Tastes just like home made with real egg!
AMBIANCE: 4/5 i love the whole place i just wish they had more comfy seats. Im prego and found it hard to seat on their high chair but didn't want the pollution outside with their lower chairs. But the artsy fartsy vibe, i dig with all my heart!
CLEANLINESS: 5/5
WORTH FOR MONEY: 5/5 a bit on the pricey side. I had to pay 600+ for 2 meals and a shake but the portions are worth it and the quality too!
CUSTOMER SERVICE: 5/5
As a believer of serendipity and seeker of peace and quiet, Kismet Café has really taken my interest as I’ve heard about it. Reflecting its namesake, Kismet Café is something that is found by fate as it is tucked in a corner along Kalayaan Ave., Brgy. Poblacion, Makati City. Who would have thought that there would be a serene and soothing café at a place surrounded by the towering buildings, noisy streets, and busy people?
Cute little cafe tucked away in a 'shady' corner of makati!
Good coffee, healthy sandwiches, wifi and a library of books to choose from.
During my visit here i had Americano and the Caprese Sandwich - toasted to perfection and tasty plus served with a bowl of tomato soup.
Another day i ordered couple of sandwiches via Foodpanda. Got the Healthy Hummus Sandwich and the Jalapeno Grilled Cheese Sandwich. Both came with small bowls of tomato soup. These sandwiches werent as tasty as the Caprese sandwich.
Louie Lei Damasco Ramos
+5
I didn't know that this café is just two blocks away from where I live. I am a vegetarian, due dietary restrictions, and there was this time that I craved for a tapsilog. I searched everywhere, only to find out that they offer a Tapsilog Burrito. I thought, at first, that it's kind of pricey but when they served it, I even took the half home and saved it for later. Truly sulit! 😍 I am not a fan of cinnamon but I love how the café smells.
The cafe has just a small space inside. But it was cozy and is a good place if you want to take a break from the busy street of Makati ave. Also the music they play is relaxing and very chill. I would definitely go back here again
Whenever we walk from Makati Avenue going to Rockwell, we never fail to see the various facets of life within those streets lit by neon and red lights. But what amazes us about the area is the fact that some of the best food places right in the city are located here. A small artistic café in just by the fringes is no exception.
Great coffee, super nice people, and a chill vibe...
I love Kismet Café!
(and it's only a v. short walk from Rockwell/Power Plant - definitely worth making the detour to find this gem of a place)
Thank you!😃
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