Jiro Coffee Studio

Warm service, unique approach to espressos, fair variety of food choices, intimate space.

I usually spend my sunday morning cafe hopping. This time, I decided to visit two coffee shops. I headed first to Jiro Coffee Studio.

PLACE- 4 OUT OF 5 STARS
The store opens at 10 am, I arrived there at exactly 10 am. I had a hard time finding the place, I asked the help of the guard. The place was a bit small but well ventilated.

SERVICE - 5 out of 5 STARS
The one who got and served my order is well articulated, she speaks in english better than me. 😂😂 She was kind enough to offer If I want to transfer to their bigger room located in the same building.

FOOD - 3 out of 5 stars
Frog in a hole
Keep calm and Chocolate
Sweet potato fries

I ordered Keep calm and Chocolate, it was rich but a bit bitter for my taste. I asked for sugar but they gave me a heads up na it is bitter when I'm ordering it at the counter. Frog in a hole was filling, I really liked it. It was perfectly seasoned and the egg was cooked perfectly. Lastly, the sweet potato fries, it was served last and it is my least favorite. I was expecting it to be good since I've read a couple of reviews recommending it. The sweet potato fries was drench in oil when they served it.

INSTAGRAMMABLE - 4 out of 5 stars
The place is instagrammable and the baristas are instgrammer friendly. They let me take photos of the place and as mentioned above they fetched the idea of me visiting thier bigger room because it is more instagrammable.

SERVING TIME - 3 out of 5 stars
I think I waited longer for the food to be served but I didn't notice since I'm busy photographing the interior of the coffee shop. I already finished my frogs in a hole and my drink when they served the fries.

Not your usual coffee place! I love their take on coconut and espresso fusion. They make it more authentic by serving it fresh inside the coconut. The frog in a hole is very filling. Wish they can open earlier and close much later.

It was our first time to try here while waiting for an event to start in the building. You won’t notice them at first because of the minimalist facade of the cafe. It was actually nice when we went in with their wooden interiors and artsy vibe. This is a nice place to sip coffee, relax, and maybe have some snacks while listening to music from their vinyl player. I would have actually gave it a higher score but I didn’t like their coffee that much, or at least the one I tried.

I ordered their Malagos Chocolate Mocha, which I think is just new to their menu, and their sweet potato fries. Malagos chocolate is popular with its good quality, so maybe I was expecting more from the drink. However, the drink had a bitter and sour after taste, which is the taste of pure chocolate. I guess the flavors just didn’t marry well in my tastebuds. I had to ask for more milk and coco sugar to somehow improve the taste. The sweet potato fries are a different story. IT WAS GOOD! When they serve it to you, you can smell the fresh butter they used on it, mixed with the smell of freshly ground pepper.

I would still want to try more of their food and drinks next time. Although I wasn’t happy with the mocha I had, not to mention it’s a little pricey for its size, I would still want to try the other stuff in their menu just because of the mere fact that they’ve got nice interiors and a healthier menu.

Cozy, relaxing and with a great ambiance, the meals are healthy and delightful to the palate. Will return to try their coffee entrees. Oh, did I mention that the lighting of the place is simply awesome!

Is it possible to give a rating more than 5 stars? If so, can someone please give this place a bazillion stars? 😅

Jiro Coffee Studio is a hidden gem along Mo. Ignacia street in Quezon City. I absolutely fell in love with this coffee shop. It's safe to say that this is my new coffee date place. ❤️ The place is small with ample seating, they have good lighting and I love the minimalist interior. Simple and elegant.

We got the following:

☕️ Cocospresso
This is espresso with coconut water served chilled in a shell. Now this drink is unique. I've never had anything like it before and it's really refreshing. I loved it and I WILL go back just to have this again. 😅

☕️ Indo-Americano (cold)
Long black infused with cinnamon and cloves + S. Pellegrino sparkling water. Another unique drink! I also enjoyed this though it's a bit strong. I think it's akin to a coffee soda. This was recommended by the owner (she was very nice btw.) when we couldn't decide what to get for the boyfie.

☕️ Frog in a Hole
2 pieces of gluten free bread with organic eggs and topped with aged cheese. This one is THE bomb! I absolutely loved it! The best sandwhich I've had in a while.

I also wanted to mention that they have a whole range of eggs-related items on the menu. It was so hard to choose. Come to think of it, even their logo is a cracked egg. 😅

Jiro's selection of drinks are charmingly unique and you couldn't find it elsewhere. They are a refreshing addition to Manila's booming coffee scene. I'd recommend them if you want a peaceful and quiet afternoon. It's an ideal place to relax by yourself or with a special someone. The owner was very friendly and even makes conversations with the customers, she also personally prepares your coffee along with another staff.

Cocospresso wait for me! I'd definitely be back. Be sure of it! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️