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 ordered a matcha latte with extra ube syrup & an hojicha latte, both were too drowned out by the milk :/
Service was good, but cafe is small for the amount of people there was, we almost didn't get a seat.
The coffee, the food, service & atmosphere is awesome in this cafe. I ordered a cappucino, my partner had a matcha & we shared a double smash burger. Great experience there & staff is also friendly !
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
The place was nice & clean. The servers were nice & accommodating. Their Matcha & Croissant with Cookie was delicious. Would recommend to my friends to this place.
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.
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 !!!
