Overall, Café Kuya is a warm, neighborhood café on the south shore known for great third-wave coffee, matcha, and signature drinks with ube syrup, alongside Filipino-inspired sandwiches and smash burgers that many reviewers rate highly. The staff are repeatedly praised for friendliness and attentiveness, and the vibe is cozy with Star Wars memorabilia and a strong community feel that invites lingering or working on site, though a few criticisms pop up about seating during peak times, occasional inconsistency in coffee flavor, changes to recipes such as the ube sauce, and a messy bathroom on some visits. Still, the place is seen as a local gem with regulars, pop ups, and collaborations that reflect a clear sense of place, making it a go-to stop for drinks and comfort food like the tocino or lechon sandwiches, buko pie, and other pastries.
We love this cafe, really good coffee, breakfast sandwiches & great & friendly service :). Also good cold drinks (ube syrup, matcha etc). They often have specials (kamayan, wraps, burgers etc) & partner with locals (pop up yoga event, pastry features, floristry etc) so would recommend following them on IG!
A great find with a nice vibe & excellent service. Latte & matcha latte are amazing & the breakfast sandwich with rice is authentic & delicious. Highly recommend!
My absolute favourite cafe. This place is a community gem of the south shore & feels like the embodiment of a warm hug. The space is airy & cozy with lots of natural light & high ceilings: a perfect place to sit down & work or have a good coffee date. But what really sets this cafe apart is how incredible everyone who works here is. The staff are so thoughtful & kind. They always check in with their customers to see how they are & always go above & beyond.
The drinks & food here are equally delicious (try their ube syrup in a latte & breakfast sandwich if you want to get a taste of their specialties). They have a great assortment of Philippino inspired sandwiches, pies, & baked goods.
Additionally, they are always innovating & working with the local community bringing in pop ups & different Philippino foods to try, supporting other local businesses & uplifting others (keep an eye on their IG for pop ups & other community events).
I'm so grateful to live near here!!!
Apr 22, 2025
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These sandos slap. 10/10
Really wanted a burger but no regrets getting the crunchy hash brown longanissa sandwich. Sweet - crunchy - savory - soft - all things right in a breakfast sando
Great coffee shop that's charming on the inside. Tired the breakfast sandwich & it was very good. Though I got it to go, it still took about 20 minutes to make. Ube latte was interesting & tasty. I would go back & try their other drinks.
Very cute café with delicious lattes, a succulent breakfast sandwich & yummy pastries. Only downside is that is soooo cold & the chairs are uncomfortable if you're sitting to work for a few hours.
The coffee is really great, the staff are very nice. Personally i'm not a fan of the burger or the breakfast sandwich (too greasy, breakfast sandwich pork had a sweet & sour taste i wasn't a fan of) but my friend liked them. Still a very nice spot in southshore, would go back
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Update: I came here on Monday morning, not too busy & ordered a cappuccino with oat milk, a filter coffee with almond milk & a breakfast sandwich. It took 18 minutes for the breakfast sandwich because I heard the cook say "well I only got this now". My filter coffee was cold & my cappuccino had regular milk. I cant 5 star this place anymore.
Their coffees & breakfast sandwiches have always been good but today I tried both of Dre's buko & calamsi pie - & that sealed it for me. I would go out of my way for these pies. Pies are so good wow. I meant to post a picture but I ate them too fast 10/10 pies.
This place is a cozy gem! Always a pleasure to head out here for a coffee & some food! The breakfast burgers just hit the spot!! Paired with a mighty & flavorful espresso- I always leave satisfied! The atmosphere is really nice too, kind of makes you forget you are in the suburbs!
Small surprise to discover such a nice filipino coffee in that area. We went for breakfast & we were surprise that the food & cake, even if it is quite simple, are nicely prepared & done. Price is friendly, same as the ratio quality/quantity. The dessert is very good & not too sweet. We will definitely come back. A good suggestion : the ube matcha with coconut milk !!!
