I love it’s proximity to my office and to SM Megamall. This is my goto place when studying, working, reading a book, catching up with friends or resting after gym in megamall. Baristas here are very friendly, there was a time a barista brought the order to my table (forgot her name ✌🏼 thanks again whoever you are). I also love their coffee art.
Mary Tricia Ann Pelipas
+5
The place is really cozy and the ambiance is great. My favorite orders are sausage roll and white chocolate mocha. Try it!
I was just craving for hot chocolate so we went there. Line was quite long and the place was packed but I luckily got a seat when I saw a customer leaving. Nice ambiance but even if this branch is big, it can still get full especially on weekends. I haven't tried their specialty coffees there yet (I'm loyal to their Signature Hot Chocolate) but I would like to try it next time.
Great and superb service and experience! Nice and approachable staffs. Totally it’s one of the to go coffee shops of all time. Will be back here again next time we go around Ortigas.
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While going around Podium with my aunt and sister, I chanced upon the 2019 Coffee Appreciation Festival held by Starbucks Reserve. It's a great place for coffee lovers to gather and learn more about coffee brewing methods while tasting different blends firsthand.
First Station: Sensory Lab (learn about flavor, mouthfeel while testing your sense of smell and taste. Did I identify all 4 scents? Got 3 out of 4. Pretty close.)
Second Station: Manual Brewing (learn the difference between a Siphon and Chemex while watching a demonstration of those two different brewing machines. Bonus: you get to try the coffee after in its pure, black state)
Third Station: Nitro Cold Brew (taste the difference between a Cold Brew coffee versus a Nitro Cold Brew. Both are not as acidic and bitter as the usual coffee blends, but the first one relies on ice to keep cool, while the second gets a pump of nitrogen to make it cold)
Fourth Station: Black Eagle (a state of the art machine that produces more concentrated and intense coffee flavors since the coffee and water are in contact much longer)
Fifth Station: Coffee + Ice Cream (enjoy a sweet treat from Starbucks Reserve as they serve you an affogato— coffee and ice cream blend— made with their signature cold brew)
My favorite drink was their Smoked Butterscotch Latte, which they made using the Black Eagle machine. I really liked its distinct caramel taste that blended well with their espresso. The Cold Brew Malt was another favorite of mine that featured vanilla ice cream and malt mixed with a cold brew that was steeped for 14 hours. This was their version of an affogato that was sweet, creamy and full-bodied that I really enjoyed. Do hope that they offer the latter in their stores (though you can get the first one in a tall size).
Often frequent the Reserve outlet on my way to office. The store certainly boasts of a enviable collection of exquisite coffee from all around the world and places it uniquely from all other Starbucks outlets.
The only potential flipside is that it is usually overcrowded because of it's good location!
Edit 1- I have started to grow fond of the entire Reserve experience and started enjoying some of their exotic selection of coffee.
Starbucks reserve in Podium has a really nice ambiance. Great interiors and really polite and helpful staff. My partner and I loved the place and the wide selection of pastries and snacks. Shout out to Ms Alex, one of their barista. She's really doing a great job. :)
Starbucks reserve is your usual starbucks with a twist. They have the nitro cold brew, which is the best and unavailable in regular branches. This branch serves it. It goes down smooth.
With polite and attentive staff. Not a typical Starbucks. Ceiling's artwork is amazing. Chill place although gets easily crowded even early in the morning.
The nearest branch from where I work. I usually get my coffee here every morning. The lines could get really long sometimes.
Usual orders are Cold Brew and Iced White Chocolate Mocha, NCB in Reserve.
The place is really nice with high ceiling and some wooden interior.
It’s one of the rare Starbucks stores that combines both traditional and Reserve, a place where they serve premium coffee beans, mostly from the African nations.
On this visit, after a brief lunch at Nikkei, I had their Toffee Nut Frappuccino. I found it to be the sweetest amongst the three Christmas offerings this year. This is despite me requesting for less two pumps of syrup. Their Peppermint Mocha is my top pick, strong coffee tastes with a refreshing feel.
Starting off my Sunday with some business work I have to finish. A simple Hot White Mocha and a pastry starts me off being productive. It’s also nice and quiet early in the morning and relax as well.
It's my first time to visit SB Reserve so idk how things goes in here and I'm glad their barista actually helped me out. Nice ambiance, not crowded for a coffee place on a Friday night. Btw, that's vanilla bean latte (malawi used for espresso), not that sweet and the coffee won't kick you out, has a fruity after-taste. 👍
Mits Almarez | Mitsadventurez
+5
I really like the layout of this one! It doesn’t feel cramped because of the high ceiling. I like that I can clearly see the outside as I was seated near the door, which helps me relax from information overload. Still gave it a 5 tho seats with medium height tables are limited and I had to sit at a low one which gave me a hard time reviewing. If you’re an avid Starbucks goer, there’s really not much difference in what they’re serving. It’s always tasty and food/drinks have a standard similar taste.
This is my favorite Starbucks Reserve branch.
Decor is chic with high ceiling and old-world appeal. Its strategically located at the Julia Vargas entrance of Podium so you get to see a lot of foot traffic.
Even the simplest brewed coffee is good. Check which special blend they have in stock. The baristas are knowledgeable and more than happy to help you out with the selection.
I can say that it's a fancy place from he decoration, ceiling and the coffee machines. They have a bar on the other side which you can personally request for your coffee. They have Starbucks reserve espresso and brewed coffee.
We got here the Chocolaate cake and signature hot choco. My all time fave.
Staff are very nice and accommodating.
Met up with my friend before heading for yoga. I had my usually Latte cause I needed something to wake me cause I was getting sleepy. This branch had high ceilings and gold hanging fixture.
We went to Starbucks Reserve in The Podium and have their crafted coffee Iced Vanilla Bean Latte and Shakerato Bianco to cap the night.
☕️Vanilla Bean Latte for Php200.00- ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5
“Vanilla Bean Syrup, Starbucks Reserve Espresso, combined with whole milk.”
☕️Shakerato Bianco for Php190.00 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5
“Starbuck Reserve espresso shaken, Vanilla Bean Sweet Cream.”
Overall, the 2 coffees were good but I prefer choosing the Shakerato Bianco.
#ilovetoeatph 😃❤️
This Starbucks Reserve outlet has top class ambiance! And you get an education on coffee brewing methods. I had the Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee freshly ground and brewed using the siphon. Ultra hi-tech using halogen to heat the water which bubbles into the siphon where the ground coffee is. I must say the coffee was strong and flavorful!
Nice relatively new Starbucks reserve branch. Very open and spacious with a high ceiling. I'm not into serious coffee made using the French press, or whatever. I like my froufrou coffee so I stuck with my Iced Tahitian vanilla macchiato.
My friends were more adventurous with their coffee choices, trying out their cold brew, etc... They also shared the chocolate cake. Whatever you might choose, it's Starbucks. My takeaway is that this is a nice cozy branch with the nicest baristas and that's enough for me.😊
With the variety of options, you know that there is always something good to drink from Starbucks. All their drinks are also consistent in all branches. What I find lacking in this branch though is space and seats. There’s just too few seats and tables. I guess 75% of the space is dedicated to the counters where they take orders and make coffee.
Newly opened Starbucks Reserve branch luckily its located near my workplace. This branch is my alternative go to branch whenever my favorite Starbucks branch which is right across from this branch is full I usually spend my free time here. Staffs are as usual very accommodating to all your needs as expected from Starbucks Management.
The Girl Who Eats Her Feelings
+4
Went here last year with a friend. I really liked the spacious interior. They didn't pack the place with furniture so you can still move around. The staff was really pleasant. We ordered one of the special holiday drinks and a regular coffee jelly. Both were nice. Didn't get to try any drinks from the reserve bar tho. But I think I'll go back.
Nice ambiance and spacious location of the new Starbucks Reserve in Podium.
But, unfortunately i haven’t get to take pics of the place as I am more delighted to order one interesting coffee that only Reserve has. I’m raving over their Hot Vanilla Bean Latte, grande size at P260. Its creamy with bold coffee blend. Something that keep me up and hyper over the last day of Asean holiday. I waited over the coffee bar as I watched the barista prepare it. It is served in a wooden tray, with cookie & water.
Verdict: superb!
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