Overall, Café Kuya is described as a warm, cozy neighborhood spot with friendly staff, a lively yet comfortable vibe, and a menu that blends coffee culture with Filipino inspired sandwiches and pastries. Reviewers praise the matcha and ube options, pandan flavors, and standout smash burgers along with Lechon and Tocino sandwiches, crispy fries, and sweet treats; some note occasional slow service or a busy pace, and a few trips report inconsistent coffee or a cooler interior, but the overall experience remains memorable for the welcoming atmosphere, creative drinks, and a sense of local charm. The cafe is repeatedly celebrated as a community hub that hosts pop ups and supports local vendors, and many say the staff go above and beyond to make guests feel at home, contributing to a warm, home-away-from-home vibe.
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.
Mar 24, 2025
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Cute little cafe with unique cafes & food. I love their matcha latte with pandan foam or ube syrup. You can personalize all your drinks. The service is quick & the food is delicious as well.
We ordered an iced matcha & iced latte with ube & it was the best drinks we've had in a fat minute. We debated coming back when we were done. 10/10 coffee shop
Great little cafe hidden in the corner of the strip mall. The iced ube latte is especially good. It's small so sometimes there will be no place to sit as the tables are all occupied by students studying.
Oct 16, 2024
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Première visite dans ce petit joyau de Café. Le personnel amical & l' atmosphere sympathique nous surprend. Participant au Burger Week, Burger aux champignons est délicieux à souhait & le Latte glacé Ube est Sublime.
Damm, the flavour profile of the smash burger was just awesome & the fries that accompanied it were deliciously unique. Chai Latte was spot on. Definitely coming back to try the other menu items.
J'adore aller chez Kuya! Une amie me l'a recommandé pour leur latte au ube & leurs tarte à la noix de coco. Je n'ai pas pris le temps de tester la tarte malheureusement, j'ai adoré leur Matcha latte au ube & leur sandwich déjeuner est à tomber! Une merveilleuse balance entre moelleux, sucré, salé & spicy. Allez y & vous ne serez pas déçus!
This charming local café, open for three years now, is perfect for students & boasts an Instagram-worthy ambiance. Run by two Filipino friends, the café offers a delightful selection of beverages, including chai latte, matcha latte, & iced ube latte, each priced at $5 & incredibly tasty. We also tried their Lechon (pork belly with grilled pineapple) (9$) & chicken sandwiches ($10). While the sandwiches were delicious, I wished they were larger, especially the chicken sandwich, as the bread overpowered the other ingredients. On the bright side, free parking is available.
