Reviews Hillcrest Cafe

Name: Hillcrest Cafe
Address: 48 Malingap Street, Quezon City, Luzon, I-1100
Telephone: +63 949 885 6277
Rating: 83

Affy Varona

Just the place I was looking for! I'm so thankful. I didn't know that they had fruit smoothies, but I was happy to find out when I first visited. And they're not pricey. The music and general atmosphere is great for study. There is a good Wi-Fi connection and electric sockets. Friendly staff. Motivating words on the walls. I love this place.

Sha Sha

wi-fi is fast...food tastes great... drinks are the best... cr is clean... ambiance is a WOW! my kids really enjoyed the food and the place.

Duran Ger

Napakarelaxing at ang ganda ng ambience, good food and approachable din ang mga employees :)

Hillcrest Frontliners

The place is great for both hanging out and working on ideas and projects. Great place! Great Food! Great people!

Nichol Portugal

Cozy place. Coffee is great and less expensive. May bookstore pa. Galing ng may ari nito.

Angie Ferguson Harris

My new favorite cafe in the world! Love the food! Everything I tried was sooo tasty. I love knowing that everything I ate was made from healthy, fresh ingredients. The unique and caring atmosphere make it a refreshing respite any day and any time.

Sam Haneef

Amazing place! Great service and ambience - go and check it out.

מכבים בשואה ישראל

Maraming salamat Hillcrest one thing i truly love is the tim's sandwich. it's all white all over with mozzarella, healthy vegetables, and the good protein that lean chicken meat brings. i'm glad Hillcrest never uses cheap, household cheese food. In the cafe scene, it is a first and thus historic because (a) it's the first time i ever saw and experienced a cafe, almost a fast food, bring the genuine Italian Percolator to consumers (i never see this in the Philippines or abroad, it's almost always a more industrial coffee maker or a dispenser compared to the version one has at home); (b) it uses the best of the Philippines's mountain Arabica with a sense of confidence on what our country is blessed and endowed with by God and our Arabica stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Columbian, Kenyan, Javan if not better than any coffee in the world; (c) it took the courage to establish the fact that for quality consumers, there is such a niche as "wellness." I also love your groundbreaking, breakthrough use of our very own COCOSUGAR, by the Suchero brand, for the first time ever, i mean first ever, in the resto industry. By the way, did you know that yang cocosugar is advocated by health conscious natural wellness advocates in America, and would you know that it packs natural vitamin b complex and minerals and it never spikes up your circulation sugar kasi talagang healthy at mababa raw ang so-called index. By the way, SANA may Groupon o Metrodeal ulit kayo, it perks up the fun and one could redeem this in the morning, for one nice breakfast. A Q BEFORE I GO: When are you opening your second and third branches soon and would it be at Eastwood, The Fort, or an SM? Thanks and God bless you mightily and your distinctive clients---like me perhaps, a "fan" forever of Philippine mountain-grown Arabica that's Italian-percolator brewed, Tim's Sandwich in rye bread with mozzarella, and genuine pesto in olive oil, our very own Moringa-Banana oh all so yummy and healthy it makes one crave and come back for more---in Jesus's name, MABUHAY KAYONG LAHAT for striking such a first in the industry, amen, amen and amen!

Am-Am Morelos

This is my always-go-to cafe whenever I'm in Manila! :)

Peachy Tan

I held an event here. Good food, nice ambience and very accommodating. I left holding a very thoughtful present from Hillcrest that made the celebration more memorable. Thank you!

Jayjam Ganang Isidro

Ambience: 5
Food: 3
Price: 4.5
Service: 5

This was my go-to study place during my undergraduate years. I love their hot chocolate and tea. All the staff are friendly.

Dec 07, 2018

Liz Eat!

OVERALL: Food & Drinks 3/5 Ambiance 4.7/5 Services 3.8/5

The place has positive vibes and the environment is quiet. Their coffee has perfect aroma but taste is just ok. Food and drinks are just so-so but you’ll get what you pay for. They have relatively low prices compared to other coffee shops. I’ve tried almost all of their drinks and I like the Mountain Mocha over ice. For their pasta, try cheesy beef tomato or chicken pesto. Overall, this is a perfect place to study or work as they also have outlets and free wifi. It’s also great place to chill. They have many interesting books which customers can read while sipping a cup of coffee.

Recommended:
*Iced Mountain Mocha
*Chicken Pesto Pasta
*Cheese Beef & Tomato

Dec 07, 2018

Berryfaithy

Because of our endless errands today, we didn’t have time for some coffee. So around 10pm after the mall closes, I really searched for a coffee shop just within Quezon City. Lucky for me, I saw Laruan Atbp. that’s still open until 12am. Hubby was already tired and wanted to go home but lucky for him (too), he has a wifey who’s so stubborn that really wanted some coffee time. 😂

As we are entering Teacher’s Village, we saw this coffee shop: Hillcrest Wellness Cafe, that’s still open so I asked the baristas and found out that they are up until 1am. We decided to stay here instead. The place was packed with visitors that’s why we were forced to stay in a table just under the dripping aircon.

Inside the coffee shop, the wall was decorated with bible verses and some books. They have worship songs as their background music. They also sell some stuffs with bible verses and quotes.

I ordered hot Mountain Mocha (Php130) in tall size while hubby had his Cappuccino Frappé in tallest size ( Php160). All I can say about the drink I had was: super Sarap! They actually gave me a 2 sachet of brown sugar but I returned it to them because the blend of mocha was just perfect for me. 😍 Their coffee is a cold brew (18-24 hrs brewing), no wonder why it tastes divine! Hubby’s drink was also good. I liked how they put cinnamon on it (my usual frappe drink: always with ground cinnamon). I was surprised when I tasted it and asked the barista for confirmation. Haha! Overall, I enjoyed our stay here minus the dripping aircon of course. We were fortunate, we transferred seat after our drink arrived. Definitely one of the best mocha drink I had so far (after mocha frappuccino of SB ✌️). Hope to come back here soon.

Jul 31, 2018

Alfredspineda

Okay. This review is a product of two visits I made to Hillcrest Cafe. My first was before the cafe underwent a renovation and the other, after the facelift. I could say that Hillcrest looks better now, "feels" better now. The airconditioning was a bit cooler now and the lighting, better now. In short, I like the new Hillcrest.

I visited with my nephew one afternoon to have something warm and something sweet. Since both of us had our lunches already we settled on a sinfully-looking chocolate cake and hot Moroccan Tea served on a transparent mug. While waiting for the tea to cool down a bit, we started on the cake. Though not the best, it was good nonetheless. It was moist, deliciously bitter and very chocolatey. My tea? I'm not used to taking my tea sweetened but it was and I loved it.

I'm planning to do a revisit and try one of their sandwiches. Of course, with Mint Tea steeping in steaming water.

Jul 27, 2018

Krisshia Manuel

Food- 4.0
We ordered Mountain Mocha Frappe and Banana Mango Crepe. The frappe was nice but may hinahanap akong taste sa kanya. Yung crepe is better kung mainit sya.

Price- 4.5

Presentation- 4.5

Ambience- 4.5

Service- 4.0
First na punta namin, not available yung mga orders. Umalis nalang kami.

Jul 02, 2018

Micah Ojales

They serve good food and good coffee for an affordable price! If you’re looking for a place to study, they have a lot of outlets and comfy chairs. Downside here is that they only turn on one aircon unit so it could get quite hot.

I’ve been here a couple of times btw (I’d say around 5-6 times already), I usually stay here when I know I’ll stay in a cafe to study for a few hours

Jun 26, 2018

Pauline Nunez

Perfect place for studying! The cafe was a little bit smaller than expected, but there wasn't a lot of people when I visited so it was more of a cozy vibe than overcrowded. The chairs are comfortable, even the wooden ones. Service was a bit slow, too. There are a lot of sockets for charging and fast wifi. I love the ambience especially after dark. Would love to go back again!

Jun 19, 2018

Angelique Gonzales

A place to just plain chill? I recommend Hillcrest Cafe! Me and my sister went here for the first time before heading home on a Friday night and we had a taste of comfort. The ambience was nice along with the playlist they had on loop. The menu was promising but we opted to go sweet and healthy! We’ll definitely visit again! 😃
Food Orders:
- Banana Blueberry Pancake
- Berzinger Smoothie (Cucumber-Ginger-Green Apple)
- Mountain Mocha Frappe
Verdict:
10/10

Jun 02, 2018

Ellen Placa

Ganda ng place,sarap ng food,friendly ung mga staffs,may free internet, walang din limit na time ng pag stay. Perfect para sa mga gusto ng relaxing na place😊

Mar 01, 2018

Gia

It's my first time to grind in Hillcrest and I am so happy that I landed here! The place is suitable for long nights of papers, a lot of sockets, fast wifi and yummy drinks! My new go to place for long nights of working!

Feb 26, 2018

Debbie Tica

Ambiance with the music is peaceful and quiet, fast internet service, cozy air conditioning, food is yummy and freshly served, their coffee from sagada is the best also! Love this cafe alot

Feb 05, 2018

James Lee Tica

Good food. No frills... No nothin' just good stuff. And there's always something going on jn the place. They sing an awful lot too! Really really good! The owner is sooooo hands on... A true rarity in these days.

Feb 02, 2018

Mhara

+4.5

Mountain Mocha
Honey Macchiato

The place is cozy and had a lot of books that can be borrowed during their customers' stay. It wasn't crowded at all, hence the essence of how coffee shops should be was preserved. The only problem is that the parking space is limited.

We were unable to try any of their food, but their coffee was superb! They use coffee beans from Sagada which explains the perfect coffee taste: not overwhelming at all. Both the Mountain Mocha and Honey Macchiato had the right balance needed in a coffee, and the flavors did not overpower the coffee with sweetness.

Bonus: we enjoyed our coffee, thinking (and tasting) that it was mellow or subtle and comforting. Minutes later, the palpitating ensued and our energy heightened 😅

Will go back to try their food.

Jan 17, 2018

Lance Timothy Bj Querubin

+4.5

I am looking for a place for my studying near in Malingap i found the Hillcrest Cafe, This place is so perfectly good for my study, They`re Foods are great especially cheesy beef and tomato pasta and also they`re healthy shakes and delicious frappe . There are inspirational quotes written on the wall.

Jan 10, 2018

Stephen Paul Santos

+4.5

A lot of coffee shop is now serving coffee,teas,frappes,smoothies here in maginhawa but this is the best coffee shop i have tried here ever, the frappes is not too sweet, coffee is stronger,the teas have good quality and for the smoothies they used fresh fruits and they used honey for sweetener. I also tried their chicken pesto and I really loved it. The ambiance is really relaxing and the music they usually played is worship song so you will feel peace. I love this place I will return here and hangout with my family and Friends.

Jan 10, 2018

Krisha

One of our go-to places especially if it's paper season. The staff is really nice and accommodating. The chairs are comfy and lots of sockets for your laptops. Their drinks and crepes are superb. They play Christian songs to keep you motivated. Sometimes there's a live performance to serenade you while you do your schoolworks or relax. Love this place!!!

Nov 27, 2017

R. L. Lofranco

+3.5

This is the best place to drink premium teas. Big serving and free honey. You can request for a refill of hot water and have a second round of tea party. Free wifi too!

Sep 11, 2017

Ken Lingling

We were looking for a spot to hangout after some heavy food lifting and we ended up here as this was one of the places that she suggested to visit before.

The place was dimmed out but not entirely. Free WiFi is always welcome. Comfy seats allows you to do your stuff or just chill out. The staff was very friendly and helpful for poor first timers like us.

I ordered their Iced Mountain Mocha and Tea Frappe. We enjoyed both drinks. The Mountain Mocha is not as strong as expected but I play it as a more safe bet to get since it's my first time here. The Tea Frappe is good. The taste of matcha is not that strong but it is well balanced with the mix. We quite enjoyed our stay here and will be be back if opportunity presents itself.

Aug 06, 2017

JoSam

Very friendly, jolly and accomodating staff :) I love the taste of the Beef and Tomato pasta and the Tsokolate Frappe that was suggested by their staff, she was kind enough to lessen the sweetness of the tsokolate frappe since i cant have too much sweet for now. The beef and tomato pasta has a generous serving and is really a healthy option. I'll definitely come back here along with my sisters :) Hans Gideon Cerdenia

Jul 05, 2017

Ashley Mae Dayag

When you feel bombarded in school works (esp. paper works) this is the best place to go. The cozy atmosphere and the inspiring music is so relaxing; plus a sweet cup of their Mountain Mocha makes you feel enthusiastic in doing such works. Love it! *thumbs up!

Jun 10, 2017

Joan Basirgo Cerdenia

This is more than just your regular cafe. Staff are very accommodating and friendly. Order your breakfast meal anytime of the day with a free cup of coffee already. Enjoy a lazy day reading a very good book or come to their monthly musical events.

Bestsellers are their originals Berzinger - Cucumber, Greeen Apple, Ginger and wild honey and Mountain Brew using hand-ground, 100% arabica coffee from the Sagada. They used a very unique method of preparing the coffee.

Favorite hang-out place.

Jun 04, 2017

Joy Charisse Bulan

+4.5

Mocha frappe suits my taste.It's not too sweet, but rich in flavor. The ambience is great: lighting, availability of electric outlets, choice of chairs.

May 15, 2017

Loysir

+4.5

What do you say to a Sunday night, while you were sitting on a café with a serene music on the background, a nice group of friends quielty chatting, sipping a cup of choco or coffee while raining outside? Heavenly bliss. For a solid 2 hours, I feel that I just acquired my youth back..hehe. Just being with nice friends chatting about some funny and silly things makes me not forget that evening we went here.

I ordered Banana Ginger Zinger which is alright with me. The truth is, it has more banana on it than ice. Why? I just tasted my friend's Zinger which is Banana Ginger Lemon and it was so cold (mine wasn't since it is quite thick or starchy which is a win win for me). We also ordered Banana and Mango crepe, that dessert though, is just too perfect! So I guess that I will definitely be going back to this place again if I just want to contemplate on something, not just to stare at my phone the whole time. The place is so perfect because it is just so quiet and religious songs are playing in the background. This should be the typical café that we should have here in Metro Manila. But it just can't be achieved.

Jan 16, 2017

Yelli Rio

+4.5

This is my favorite study place so far. Wifi is fast and they don't charge you when you charge gadgets which makes it ideal if you need a place to work on papers and reports. I've been frequenting this cafe for more than a year and I've never encountered any ill-mannered crew so far. They don't give you that nasty stare when you stay too long. Well, I think they really designed it to be a study place because they have electric sockets for almost every seat.

My favorite in their menu are pasta with meatsauce and green iced tea. The pastas and sandwiches are kinda expensive but they come in large servings. It would be a good idea if you have someone to share it with.

One more thing... the place is so cold! Everytime I go there to study, I always make sure I have my sweater.

Nov 09, 2016

Ayen Buenaventura

love their oatmeal banana smoothie, my sister used to study here alot. one time i accompanied her, the owner sang with a choir it was really good

Oct 24, 2016

Joanna Michelle Valdez

+4.5

This is my fave hang-out place because the place is so serene you can peacefully read your Bible or plan your trips or just enjoy a nice warm cup of coffee.. that they do great BTW. They play Christian songs from time to time and their servers are really noce with their smiles. I like it how they expand their menu, from frappes to now meals. My spot is the couch by the glass wall near their collection of spiritual books!

Jul 13, 2016

Frugalcoffeeholic

+3.5

The interior is fantastic. Interesting paintings are placed on the walls. Coffee was good! There only cakes so you'd spend around 250 which does not suit a frugal person like me.

Apr 29, 2016

Kathy

The place isn't that enticing to try but I'm glad my boyfriend took me here. Their banana oat smoothie is the best. I love the thick and starchy oat flavor of the smoothie. The only problem is the consistency. There are times when the smoothie is really thick and there are times when it's watered down. I hope they fix this.

I also enjoyed their open faced sandwiches. They were very tasty and the serving was generous.

Oct 22, 2015

Hans Gideon Cerdenia

Always a great place to have a relaxing time. Their Mountain Brew is my favorite. I always have it in double shots though since I am a strong coffee drinker. Gets the job done splendidly. They are the only coffee shop I know who uses the italian caffe tiere as the preferred brewing method instead of the normal espresso machines. Very interesting. The staff are very friendly as well. Five stars.

Oct 22, 2015

Muhammad

Their chicken pesto is my ultimate comfort food everytime I am at this cozy cafe. It is perfect with a healthy glass of one of their delicious fruit shakes!

Oct 20, 2015

Marj Liwag

A friend mentioned this place to me that is why I actually tried it. The place is good for introverts like me because the cafe is very secluded from the rest of the restos and cafes around Maginhawa. I ordered their Mountain Brew and it is actually good. What I like about Hillcrest Cafe is that they have quality and affordable coffees. I also love it because it is surrounded with artworks and books. This place is a good source of inspiration. The staff are friendly and the restroom is clean.

Oct 12, 2015

This wholesome coffee shop is a great place to work or study. Free wi-fi is available. Their playlist includes Josh Groban, Christmas hits, as well as praise songs. Occasionally there can be religious people preaching in the coffee shop.

Their indoor area can seat 38 people, but they have extra chairs for big groups. They have good coffee and healthy drinks which are reasonably priced. For coffee lovers, try their Mountain Blend brewed coffee or their espresso frappe. They have a huge pot of tea perfect for sharing with your friends.

Oct 05, 2015

Cee Cortez

If you want to study or read anything at the most comfortable place and in access to yunmy and healthy food, this is the best place to be. Not so noisy and crowded unlike the 'usual' cafés. Airconditioned, free access to the internet, and yup good place.

Sep 05, 2015

Isabel Bulatao

+3.5

Their mango banana crepe is money's worth. It costs 185 php and the serving is big. You can even be full for one meal with this or your group of 2-3 can just share. I am not a fan of their green tea latte tho. It didn't satisfy my sweet palate. If you're not a sweet tooth, maybe its taste is fine with you. The place has full of wall quotes. They also have books for those who want to read. @

Aug 30, 2015

Gizzzzz

+3.5

We went here before, and their place was really good, their theme was like you'll be spiritually healed when you get out from their area. Lol! Or maybe you'll be inspired after. Anyway,we ordered Mountain Mocha Frappe andCoco Macchiato, I like their frappe a lot! ☺️ Thumbs up! 👍🏽

Aug 19, 2015

Cathy

My friend and I were going to eat at a usual breakfast place in the village. However, that place moved so we stumble upon Hillcrest Wellness Cafe.

|'ve seen this place before but was a bit hesitant going because I thought they only serve nutritious shakes and "tasteless" sandwiches (sorry for the term) But when we saw their menu, it was quite appealing.

I ordered their Foccasiadilla. It is nothing but bell peppers,
melted mozzarella placed on top of a rosemary-olive foccasia bread. The verdict, it was delicious. I never thought bell peppers would taste this great. It's like pizza without the meat.

I also ordered their Banana Mango Crepe and Mountain Mocha Coffee. The crepe was big enough for two and the filling (banana and mangoes) were just all over the crepe.

The coffee was a bit sweet but good. But I think a simple brewed coffee would be a better pair for the crepe.

Chicken Rice Meal is also recommended. I can't wait to try their other meals next time.

Jul 29, 2015

Kelly Peralejo

+3.5

I ordered the Herb Chicken Sandwich and it's something I will definitely order again. The chicken was nicely seasoned and grilled with a smokey flavour, and was generous with its serving. Onion, tomato, lettuce and mustard completed the dish. I paired my sandwich with their Apple Banana Wellness shake. It would have been good if it didn't taste like soup.

Ambiance is nice and is a great, quiet place to study or work.

I would have rated them higher if their service had been quicker. I waited 15-20 minutes for a sandwich and a shake which I ordered to-go.

Jul 23, 2015

KMP Manods.

Currently in here. The place is cozy and there are just a few people in here so it's not noisy and you can certainly concentrate on studying or doing your work done. So we ordered their hot chocolate drink which is good and different compared to other typical hot chocolate drinks out there. I think they use cocoa that's why it's rich in flavor. We also tried their chicken with rice meal and the serving was big and it was delicious. The place is kind of small and crowded tho.

Revisited this place and ate their pesto and it was good. Also tried their apple cinnamon crepe which I didn't quite like since I'm not a fan of cinnamon. Also tried their chocolate drink and green iced tea and both were delicious.

Jul 18, 2015

Choy Andoque Rosales

+4.5

In my quest for a hideaway, meet work deadlines or catch-up on some readings led me to Hillcrest Wellness Cafe. The cafe is cozy with amiable baristas and soothing vibe.

The Chicken Rice Meal I ordered is mouthwatering and the serving is big. I also got the Apple-Banana Wellness Smoothie, the hint of ginger in this drink gives a unique kick.

The cafe’s comfy couches, peaceful and artistic ambiance makes this place a favorite amongst individuals or groups who wants to loosen up and some casual talk.

Will be back soon to try other dishes and coffee.

May 28, 2015

Nica Erguiza

Giving this cafe an automatic 5 just because they're playing Hillsong house music. They also have a variety of Christian books that you can look through while enjoying your cup of coffee :)

May 23, 2015

Marianne Laforteza Lazo

Hiilcrest Wellness Cafe is a nice cozy place. The ambience is quiet and very positive. They play Christian music and you can see bible verses and encouraging words on their wall.

I love their wellness shakes. They use coco sugar and they can adjust the sugar level based on your request. I haven't tried their food though but it looks healthy and tasty.

Mar 17, 2015

Christine Aranilla

HIlLCREST WELLNESS CAFE
48 Malingap Street, Sikatuna Village, Quezon City

Life is not merely to be alive, but to be well. Hillcrest Wellness Cafe is the first of its kind to fuse good food and beverage with wellness. It aims to nourish the body, the mind and the soul.

Operated by Pastor Reuel Tica, Hillcrest Wellness Cafe CEO, with Mr. Hans Gideon Cerdenia and Mr. Vince Revo Dungca who run the operations and human resource development, this newly opened, yet fast-gaining popularity coffee shop along Malingap St. in Sikatuna Village, Quezon City, is a haven for health buffs and an oasis for tranquility-seekers away from that usual MSG, carbs, glucose and transfat overloads and from that accustomed noise of commercial diners in the metropolis. The name, Hillcrest, was conceived in honor of the church in Indiana, USA which sponsored the TIcas for US Citizenship. Ergo! The word is very apt, too, to equate with coffee. As a derivative of summit, a peak, a mountain, the name is linked to where its finest Typica-Arabica coffee beans come from, the highest ranges up north, to support the local coffee industry.

Each healthy pastas, crepes and sandwiches is being prepared from the well-researched, exquisite organic ingredients, infused with love and prayers by its dedicated, positively motivated and smiling staff, and is creatively served in a plating-ala-chef. The favourite of the house, the Chicken Pesto, is an al dente Linguine with generous coating of Pesto sauce that is undeniably freshly mixed, creating a garlic(ky) taste with a little kick on the buds, a creamy texture with Parmesan cheese and virgin olive oil, and a savoury tang with the strong herb taste from the ground basil leaves. It is garnished with Romaine and is topped with crispy on the outside yet tender, juicy on the inside, pepper-spiced, grilled white chicken meat. Definitely, no artificial flavourings added.

Its teas, frappes, shakes and juices are all from natural, organic sources and are blended with healthy additives such as malunggay (Moringa oleifera), ginger, and other antioxidants and heath boosters. Even the water this cafe uses is alkaline, known to act as an antioxidant, scavenging for and neutralizing harmful free radicals. Its coffee is uniquely concocted whereby it's the only cafe that distinctly prepares a brew with a stove-top Australian percolator to retain its aroma and flavour and to reduce acidity of the coffee mix. Its signature coffee blend, the Coco Macchiato, is a rich Typica-Arabica with skimmed milk as its frothy whip, laced with coconut syrup.

The cozy ambience with earth colored, cushioned sofas and seats paired with wooden tabletops, soft cove lights, poster of smiling, happy, vibrant youths on one wall, and that dominant wall scribbled with 112 inspirational quotes are food for the thoughts. There's, also, a bookshelf filled with powerful, enriching titles for private reading inside the cafe. Soft Christian music continuously plays that soothes the mind and is really conducive for relaxation.

For enrichment of the spirit, the cafe gives its enthusiasts an opportunity to share. With every purchase made, a part of the proceeds would go to helping out orphanages, charities, community ministries, and victims of natural disasters. Its walls are open for displays of artworks for a cause. Currently hanged as of press time are paintings and mixed media arts of Japanese and Filipino artists participating in the art exhibit, dubbed as Tabang Katawhan, an art + relief for Yolanda Survivors. This is for the benefit of the victims of said typhoon.

This cafe reaches out and promotes wellness via its own website at www.hillcrestcafe.com.

Feb 24, 2015

Marianne In Manila

What's best about Hillcrest is how well it achieves an atmosphere of great relaxation. Every time we've come in, it's really quiet, even if it verges on full. There’s someone usually reading, watching videos, or relaxing. I also like coming here to see the latest range of artworks they’ve put up and are for sale.

I cannot say I come here for the food. I’ve seen the menu and what they serve at other tables. But I like the hot and cold drinks they offer, including an oatmeal shake, a hot green tea latte, and various hot coffee brews you see on their overhead board. Their cheesecake is not bad.

Too bad I recently saw some power shake ingredients (whey, spirulina) come off the menu – I think that gave them an edge in the neighbourhood.

But again, if I come here, it’s to relax and have a cuppa.

Jan 18, 2015

The Girl Who Eats Her Feelings

+3.5

I don't come for the coffee. I come for the pasta and sandwiches plus the silence. A bit pricey but yummy. When you get tired of the long lines and the noise of Starbucks, this is your haven. It's quiet, it's really cold, they have couches, and a really clean loo.

Dec 13, 2014

Alexis Louise Corpus Arenas

+3.5

My cousin and I were looking for a coffee shop to stay-in when we found this one. The place is quite cozy but noisy because of some customers behind us. At first, we didn't enjoy the drink we ordered because the taste is too strong, but we dealt with that and finished it completely.

Nov 01, 2014

Christina Advincula : Cofficehunter

+3.5

My boyfriend and I went here during the QC Food festival and I appreciated the fact that they were open at such a late hour. Thanks to them, my boyfriend and I were able to eat something decent that night. I love the concept of the place, health inside out. However, the food that we ordered didn't quite taste as healthy as we expected. The beef and tomato 's red sauce didn't taste fresh (and felt like it came from a can) , it did not even have lots of tomatoes in it. The cheese used for my Foccasiadilla was just the usual eden cheese, not that I don't like that, it just didn't taste that well with all the peppers. Overall, the food's normal, nothing to rave about, I think I'll try their crepes and coffee next time for a better experience. On the plus side, the place is full of wonderful things such as books and artworks. The owners are very enthusiastic and the service crew are pretty efficient.

Oct 24, 2014

Kevin Tuazon

Great ambience, excellent customer service, and affordable menu items. It's my first time to visit yesterday, and I surely will come back for more.

Sep 26, 2014

Bite

Nice, chill place to recharge, spend alone time or have a nice chat at with friends. The place is very relaxed with a homey feel to it. They've got a nice library if you ever feel like spending quiet time and recharging your mind and spirit. Their powwr drinks are not your typical fruit with boosters type and they are quite awesome too!

Jul 23, 2014

Edrei Cruz

just like you are at home, nice place to spend your whole day....

May 28, 2014

Rhoda

The best place for some reading and a casual conversation :)

May 13, 2014

Ebro Bullicer

I love the relaxing ambiance!

May 09, 2014

Antonio Jeffrey Magrata

+4.5

Very peaceful,quiet and convenient place. It is where i read inspirational books and newspaper while drinking my favorite berzinger.

May 09, 2014

Tim Kennedy

I am an American living in teachers village, I love the Philippines however it sure is nice to have a cafe just like home right around the corner. The theme of the cafe is wellness for the body mind and soul. For the body because everything on the menu is healthy: protean shakes, chicken, teas, coffee, fresh fruits and vegetables. All the sweeteners are made from coconuts rather than white refined sugar. Wellness of the mine is seen in the atmosphere. Deep and beautiful art hangs on the walls to fill your eyes; gentle music fills your ears, over 150 quotes from around the world to fill your mind. Finely wellness of the soul. The staff here is more than friendly; they will love you and listen to you. On top of all that the air is set to 28 C from 7 am when they open to 1 am when they close. They offer a strong WiFi connection for free, great for UP students to kick back chill out and study. Honestly I find myself spending more and more Time here, so if you see an American sitting in the Hillcrest cafe stop in and say hi.

May 02, 2014

Reviews Hillcrest Cafe

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