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6 Best Hot Tea and Coffee Shops in Cebu

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6 Best Hot Tea and Coffee Shops in Cebu

A lot of the pioneer hot tea and coffee shops in Cebu are still around and active, but there are a lot of new players too, which leads us to the question: which tea and coffee shop is the best?

Here are some of Cebu’s top hot tea and coffee shops for you.

1. ISLAND TEA CO.

Serving the best in the world’s Sri Lankan Ceylon, Island Tea Co. offers you a variety of hot tea, milk tea, and coffee. Being the best one-stop shop when it comes to chilling and flavorful taste, Island Tea Co will surely never disappoint.

The best part? It offers unlimited refill for hot Ceylon teas! With over 15 branches nationwide, Island Tea Co serves tea shakes, tea smoothies, tea mocktails, with pastries to pair up with your tea.

If you are looking for tea, coffee, and smoothies, Island Tea Co is the place where you can find anything of everything.

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Cebu Branches:

  • SM City Cebu – 2/F near the old VECO / SM Cyberzone
  • SM Seaside City Cebu – Upper G/F opposite Uniqlo
  • Robinsons Galleria Cebu – G/F opposite Robinsons Supermarket
  • Parkmall Cebu – 2/F opposite K King
  • South Town Centre Talisay
  • JCentre Mall Mandaue – 2/F near Family Appliance

 Branches outside Cebu:

  • SM North Edsa (In-line)
  • Ayala Feliz Marikina
  • Ayala Market-Market
  • Batangas Shopwise Grand Terminal
  • ICM Tagbilaran Bohol
  • SM Cagayan Uptown
  • Outlets at Lipa

SOON TO OPEN:

  • SM Masinag, Manila
  • Sundance Residences, Cebu City
  • Gaisano Savers Mart, Mactan
  • One Central Mall, Cebu
  • Fooda Consolacion, Cebu
  • SM Consolacion, Cebu
  • JY Square, Lahug, Cebu
  • Ayala Central Bloc – IT Park, Cebu
  • Ayala Abreeza, Davao
  • Festival Walk Mall, Iloilo
  • Robinson’s Pavia, Iloilo
  • Citimart, Batangas

2. COFFEE BEAN & TEA LEAF

If you’re someone who is always on-the-go and you don’t have the luxury of time to prepare for your food, Cofee Bean and Tea Leaf is your go-to. They serve good coffee and tea, and meals you can devour any time of any day.

Branches:

  • SM City Cebu
  • Capitol Square
  • Cebu IT Park
  • Ayala Center Cebu
  • Chong Hua Hospital
  • Robinsons Cybergate
  • Light Site A.S. Fortuna
  • Robinsons Galleria Cebu
  • SM Seaside City Cebu
  • (They are almost everywhere in Metro Cebu.)

3. YOLK COFEE AND BREAKFAST

If you are someone who craves for breakfast food at any time of the day, Yolk Coffee and Breakfast is for you. They specialize in breakfast food and coffee – perfectly delicious! They also have cozy and lovely ambiance – you can either go with your friends, go alone, or go with your special someone.

Branches

  • 80 Tres Borces Street, Mabolo, Cebu City (Behind Bread After Bread, near St. John Seminary or Leona’s Mabolo): 7AM to 7PM daily
  • Cebu IT Park: 6AM to 12MN daily

4. 8th Mug

The place who makes everything from scratch, but don’t get fooled because by scratch, we mean good kind of scratch. They use organic and natural ingredients to make sure they serve healthy food. And ever wonder why 8th mug? Because, they serve 8 mugs of different types of coffee you can order from their 8th mug wall. If you want comfortable seats too, they have couches where you can slouch.

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  • Operating Hours: 7AM – 12MN
  • Location: Dacay Bldg, N. Escario St., Capitol Site, Cebu City
  • Contact: 0915 840 3528

5. Starbucks

Starbucks, famous for its great-tasting coffee also will not disappoint. And who doesn’t know Starbucks here anyway? They serve not only coffee, but also pastries and cold drinks. Moreover, their seats are always comfy – that’s for sure.

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Branches:

  • N. Escario Street
  • Osmeña Boulevard
  • San Jose Dela Montana corner MJ Cuenco A Upper Ground Floor
  • I2, Asiatown IT Park
  • Level 1, Unit E110, Biliran Rd, Ayala Terraces
  • SM Seaside City
  • SM City Cebu, Upper G/F, Juan Luna Extension
  • eBloc 2 Tower, G/F, W Geonzon St
  • Space #1A, Oakridge Business Park, A.S. Fortuna Street
  • (They are almost everywhere in Metro Cebu.)

6. Tom N Toms Coffee Cebu

Originally a coffee chain in South Korea, Tom N Toms has spread its wings and flew to Cebu City. Tom N Toms has been labeled as ‘Starbucks of Korea’ because of its branches and their delectable coffee. Apart from serving good coffee, Tom N Toms also has a wide array of menu that you can choose from.

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  • Operating Hours: 24/7
  • Location: The Greenery 6000, Pope John Paul II Ave, Cebu City
  • Contact: (032) 888 9418

Naga Food Park: Cebu’s Famous Chill and Dine Place in the south

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Naga Food Park: Cebu’s Famous Chill and Dine Place in the south

When one mentions Naga, the Baywalk is definitely one of the first things that would pop in mind. And why wouldn’t it be? The Baywalk is flocked, not just by Naga locals, but also from those the city because of its chill vibes, lively atmosphere and also, the Food Park.

Naga’s Food Park is one of the hot spots in the town. The park showcases various food stalls as well as food shops that showcase local Filipino food. That includes delicacies like lechon, street barbecue, seafood and the like.

One of the known food parks there is Juan Food Park. This food park houses different food stalls. What makes the place livelier is that they have different activities and gigs, making them tourist attractions. It’s a perfect ambience that matches the vibe of eating local food in Naga.

The food park has it all – cold beers and drinks for those who wish to chill after a hearty meal, ice cream and halo-halo as sweet treats, street food for those who just wish to have that good old fashioned local food and unlimited promos of their sea food and many more.

The town of Naga is famous for its local food, including sea food since it is near the shore. So its not a surprise that the food stalls there primarily sell sea food.

Different food stalls there offer unlimited promos of sea food, including Eat All You Can Ni Juan that offers unlimited seafood and Filipino dishes for only P199 per head. The place is perfect for those whose favorites include crabs, shrimps, fish and other shell foods.

After that lovely stroll along the baywalk, surely the Food Park is one of the places you want to stop by. What are you waiting for? Go ahead and take a walk and drop by at the Food Park!

Other information

  • Operating hours: 5PM to 2AM, Mondays to Sundays
  • Contact information: N/A
  • Corkage fee: None, but strictly CLEAN AS YOU GO policy

How to get there?

Naga City is 45min to 1hr away down south from Cebu City. But may take up to 1.5 to 2 hours trip during rush hours. So if you plan to get there at night, might as well bring with you your extra patience and some food.

For commuters, you have two options:

  • From Colon Street, ride a jeepney with routes 09C/F, or 10F/H and drop off at Jollibee Bulacao or Pardo Church (P8 fare). From there, take another jeepney with route 44 to reach to Naga Plaza (P15 fare). There are also some 44 jeepneys from/near CIT University in N. Bacalso.
  • From South Bus Terminal, ride a bus bound for Bato-Oslob or Carcar. Tell the conductor that you will be hopping off at the Naga Church, which is right along the National Highway.

If you’re bring your own car, just navigate via Waze or Google Maps and search for “Juan’s Food Park”. Naga City is in between Minglanilla (from Cebu City) and San Fernando (from Southern Cebu).

Coffee Project: The most Instagrammable café in southern Cebu

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Coffee Project: The most Instagrammable café in southern Cebu

Looking for a good spot to have that much needed caffeine boost? If you are somewhere around the area of Talisay, then you’re in luck because the town has the very famous coffee shop franchise – Coffee Project.

The Coffee Project in Starmall Talisay is a franchise is known to be one of the top “Instragrammable” cafes around the world. That’s right, the Coffee Project in Manila is listed as one of the top picturesque cafes around the world and now, they are bringing that vibe here in Cebu.

The place has been flocked by those who wish to achieve that perfect Instagram snap. Its interior design is definitely world-class. The set pieces used are varied yet each have their own distinct style.

Their coffee specialties are always a treat which includes Café Mocha, Ice Blended Green Mocha and Hot Espresso Roast.

Their offerings are not only limited to caffeine beverages but with good food as well. That includes pasta, sandwiches, cakes, pies and many more, making the place a perfect spot to spend your busy Saturday afternoon.

Menu:

Other Information

  • Operating hours:
    • Sundays to Thursdays: 7AM to 10PM
    • Fridays & Saturdays: 7AM to 12MN
  • Contact number: 0918-264-8860
  • Social: Facebook Page

How to get there?

Exact location: Starmall, Lawaan, Talisay City, Cebu.

BY PUBLIC: Ride any jeepney going to Minglanilla or Naga, and drop off at Starmall in Talisay City. You can also ride a MyBus from SM City (going to Lawaan). See MyBus schedule here.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and search for “Starmall Talisay”. Parking space is available.

Lake Pingganon: Explore Toledo’s Hidden Gem

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Lake Pingganon: Explore Toledo’s Hidden Gem

Lake Pingganon is definitely one of Toledo’s gems. It is a secluded lake that is surrounded by mountains. At first sight, the lake could not be spotted but at a closer look on the road side, this majestic lake can be seen.

The lake is also known as “Lake Bensis” primarily because it was claimed to be situated at Sitio Pingganon, Brgy. Sinsin, Cebu. Formerly, the site was a mining pit that was then closed. Over time, the area turned out to be a verdant and Eden-like lake.

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Lake Pingganon, as described by those who have visited it, was indeed a sight to behold. They said that the beauty of the lake is mesmerizing. The fresh water of the lake made it crystal clear, that you could almost see the bottom of the lake. Matched with fresh breeze, being in the area will surely provide you that much needed break away from the city.

Most of the people who visit the site are mountaineers and campers. Surrounded by mountains, the lake is the perfect swim after a few hours of trekking. Trekkers can camp out beside the lake, as there are spaces that are suitable for setting up tents.

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Rates & Other Information

FEES:

  • Entrance fee: ₱10 per head (sight seeing )
  • Camping fee: ₱20 per tent (for campers)
  • Boating: ₱50 per person

HOW TO GET THERE?

BY PUBLIC: If you’re commuting, from the highway or CIT University or Punta Princesa, take any jeepney or multicab going to Tabunok/Minglanilla/Naga. Ask the driver or conductor first if it will pass by Tabunok. Disembark at RD Pawnshop in Tabunok Market.

From there, ride a habal-habal that can take you to Lake Pingganon/Bensis. Estimated fare is around ₱200-250 per head (roundtrip). They can take you to the church near Lake Bensis and the travel time is roughly 30 minutes. Upon arriving to the church, you can ask the locals for directions towards Lake Bensis.

BY PRIVATE: If you have your own private vehicle/motorcycle, you can use Google Maps or Waze and search for “Lake Bensis” in Toledo.

Next time you plan you trekking getaway, make sure to include Lake Bensis as one of your stops. Surely, the beautiful lake will mesmerize your traveler soul.

This Jollibee Cebu branch boasts new self-ordering kiosk

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This Jollibee Cebu branch boasts new self-ordering kiosk

The future of fast food is getting faster and faster.

Usually found in some fast food chains in other countries like Singapore and Hong Kong, this system has now arrived to Cebu. Interestingly, Cebuanos can finally experience the new self-ordering kiosk of Jollibee at Ayala Center Cebu.

High tech self service have never tasted so good.

How to use it?

  1. Choose order from their Self-ordering Kiosk.
  2. Fall in line at the Kiosk Payment.
  3. Wait for Order Number to be called and displayed on the screen.
  4. Claim order.

Take-Out orders are available outside the store.

Experienced it already? Comment down to share it! Spotted another fast food establishment in Cebu also adapting the Self-Ordering Kiosk? TAG or message Sugbo.ph on Facebook.

OFFICIAL Cebu Sinulog 2020 Schedule of Events & Activities

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OFFICIAL Cebu Sinulog 2020 Schedule of Events & Activities

Pit Senyor! The Queen of all festivals is fast approaching.

The entry of “ber” months may remind the people that Christmas is near but to the Cebuanos, it reminds us of the three big celebrations.

It reminds us that Christmas is coming, next is New Year, and then the month-long celebration of the biggest and grandest festival of the miraculous image of Sto. Niño, the Sinulog which is celebrated every 3rd Sunday of January. For the new year, the grand Sinulog Festival will be on January 19, 2020.

What makes the Sinulog memorable and much awaited by everyone is everything about it; the solemnity and strong faith felt it in every novena especially in the grand procession, the music, the beat, the dance, and the smiling people. Nothing beats the feels of this celebration.

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2. Novena Mass Schedule for Cebu Sinulog 2020
3. What is Cebu’s Sinulog all about?
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Photo from the Sinulog Foundation, Inc.

Are you ready for Cebu Sinulog 2020?

Brace yourselves for the organizers have promised to have a grander Sinulog 2020 with the cancelled activities from last year’s Sinulog being reintroduced including Miss Cebu which was one of the highlights every year. They have started the planning last August 2019, making it 5 months ahead of schedule which brings our hopes up for a well-planned exciting and fun activities.

SINULOG 2020 OFFICIAL THEME: “Señor Santo Niño — Cause of our Unity and Charity”

Schedule:

  • January 9, 2020 (Thursday) – Opening Salvo: Walk with Jesus (1st Novena Mass)
  • January 10, 2020 (Friday) – Launching of Sinulog festivities
  • January 11, 2020 (Saturday) – Sinulog sa Lalawigan (Ticket: ₱100)
    • 1PM – Parade of Participants from Capitol Site to Cebu City Sports Center
    • 2PM – Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Lalawigan at Cebu City Sports Center
    • 3PM – Little Ms. Festival Queen at Robinsons Galleria Cebu
    • 4PM – Jollibee and Mang Inasal Event at Fuente Osmena Circle
    • 7PM – Sinulog Idol 2020 at Fuente Osmena Circle
  • January 12, 2020 (Sunday) – Tribu sa Kabataan (Ticket: ₱100)
    • 12PM – Parade of Participants from Plaza Independencia to Cebu City Sports Center
    • 2PM – Tribu sa Kabataan 2020 at Cebu City Sports Center
    • 3PM – Little Ms. Festival Queen at Robinsons Galleria Cebu
    • 6:30PM – Cultural Show at Fuente Osmena Circle
    • 8PM – Sinulog Idol 2020 at Fuente Osmena Circle
  • January 13, 2020 (Monday):
  • January 14, 2020 (Tuesday):
    • 6PM – Sinulog Festival Queen 2020 Runway at Robinsons Galleria Cebu
    • 6:30PM – Cultural Show at Fuente Osmena Circle
    • 8PM – Sinulog Idol 2020 at Fuente Osmena Circle
  • January 15, 2020 (Wednesday):
    • 9AM – Airport Welcome (Balikbayan Flights)
    • 6:30PM – Cultural Show at Fuente Osmena Circle
    • 8PM – Sinulog Idol 2020 at Fuente Osmena Circle
    • 9PM – Tough Mama Event at Fuente Osmena Circle
  • January 16, 2020 (Thursday):
    • 9AM – Airport Welcome (Balikbayan Flights)
    • 5:30PM – Balik Cebu, Welcome Party @ Ayala Center Cebu
    • 6:30PM – Cultural Show at Fuente Osmena Circle
    • 8PM – Sinulog Idol 2020 at Fuente Osmena Circle
    • 9PM – Cignal TV at Fuente Osmena Circle
  • January 17, 2020 (Friday):
    • 4AM – Start of the Penitential Walk with Mary
    • 7AM – Translacion Motorcade from Basilica to National Shrine of St. Joseph
    • 8AM – Sinulog 2020 Baroto, Bugsay, Layag Ta @ SRP IL Corso
    • 8PM – Sinulog Festival Queen 2020 Coronation Night at Cebu City Sports Center (Ticket: ₱100)
    • 8PM – San Miguel Beet at Fuente Osmena Circle
    • 11PM – Send-off Mass at National Shrine of St. Joseph
  • January 18, 2020 (Saturday)
    • 12AM – Translacion Motorcade from National Shrine of St. Joseph to the National Shrine of Virgen sa Regla
    • 4AM – Mass for the send-off of the Pilgrim Images for the Fluvial Procession
    • 6AM – Fluvial Procession at Mactan Channel
    • 9AM – Solemn Mass in Commemoration of the First Baptism & Mass and the First Wedding
    • 12NN – Kapuso Show at Cebu City Sports Center
    • 1PM – Solemn Foot Procession of the Venerable Image of Senor Sto. Nino de Cebu
    • 3PM – Kapamilya Show at Ayala Center Cebu
    • 6PM – Misa Pontifical De Visperas at Basilica Minore del Santo Nino
    • 6PM – Cultural Show at Fuente Osmena Circle
    • 7PM – Smart Event at Plaza Independencia
    • 7PM – Sinulog Fireworks Competition at SM City Cebu
    • 7PM – Kapamilya Show at Cebu City Sports Center
    • 8PM – Coke Studio at Fuente Osmena Circle
  • January 19, 2020 (Sunday) – SINULOG GRAND PARADE
    • 4AM – Mananita Mass at Basilica Minore del Santo Nino
    • 6AM – Misa Pontifical De La “Fiesta Senor”
    • 7:30AM – Holy Mass at Cebu City Sports Center
    • 9AM – Sinulog 2020 Grand Parade Kick-off
    • 6PM – Globe and TM Republicaravan with Parokya ni Edgar at Plaza Independencia
    • 6PM – Globe Puso Sinulog Event with Sponge Cola at Ayala Center Cebu
    • 7PM – Grand Finale at Cebu City Sports Center
    • 8PM – SM Seaside’s PyroMagic Fireworks & Drone Light Show featuring PowerSpoonz
    • 8PM – Culutral Show at Plaza Independencia
    • 9PM – Pyrospectacular Show at SM City Cebu
    • 9PM – Festival of Lights – Grand Fireworks Display at Ayala Center Cebu
  • January 20, 2020 – Sinulog 2020 Awarding of Winners (Ticket: ₱150)

Where to buy the tickets?

You can only buy tickets at the entrance of Cebu City Sports Center (formerly Abellana School Grounds) at least few hours prior to the event. The earlier you can go, the better!

For inquiries, call Sinulog Foundation Inc at (032) 253-3700.

Globe events:

  • January 10-11, 2020:
    • Globe Mobile Legends Tournament Sinulog Cup
    • Ayala Malls Central Bloc Activity Center
  • January 16-17, 2020:
    • Globe At Home StreamFest
    • Ayala Malls Central Bloc Activity Center
  • January 17-19, 2020:
    • Cebu Puso, One Globe Sinulog Fair
    • Ayala Mall Activity Center
  • January 19, 2020:
    • Globe Sinulog Night Featuring VisPop Artists
    • San Diego Dance Company and Sponge Cola
  • January 19, 2020:
    • FunPinoy Featuring Parokya ni Edgar
    • Plaza Independencia
  • January 13-19, 2020:
    • TM Goalkada Fair
    • Plaza Independencia

Where to stay?

We recommend to book your stay as early as today, as most hotels and other accommodations in Cebu City get fully booked as early as November.

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2. Novena Mass Schedule for Cebu Sinulog 2020
3. What is Cebu’s Sinulog all about?
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This page will be regularly updated once the detailed schedule of activities and events are finalized and published.

Live Healthy: Experience Maayo Well’s Food First Fair

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Live Healthy: Experience Maayo Well’s Food First Fair

These busy times, it becomes quite hard to pay attention to our body’s needs. Whether it is work, school, or just plain procrastination, we forget that our bodies need to be exercised and maintained healthily; that is the city life. Luckily, Maayo Well’s Food First Fair reminds us to keep ourselves fit.

Maayo Well

Maayo Well is a medical clinic and, along with it, a hotel brought in by the Maayo Hotel which aims to bring comfort, leisure, and healing for those who need it.

This time around, Maayo Well is conducting its movement “Food First Fair” whose goal is to promote sustainable healthy living, promote food as medicine, and prioritize nutrition in terms of health management.

Inside Flow Yoga

Inside Flow Yoga is a mixture of modern and traditional aspects of yoga, perfect for healing the soul through tradition and growth. Yoga is a perfect way to stretch out those aches and pains away from the daily stress of life.

Tanita Philippines’ Health Measurement

          The Maayo Well’s Nutrition Services Unit has partnered up with Tanita Philippines to showcase their state-of-the-art machine. Using high technology body composition analysis, you can know more about your body. The machine can show how much your weight is composed of fat and muscle, and how they are distributed all throughout. You can also know if you are at risk of chronic diseases.

#ExperienceMaayo

Maayo Well, formerly known as Maayo Medical, is the Philippines’ first and only wellness hub. A modern outpatient facility providing holistic and personalized wellness experience.

These quality services are available to those who want to take on the offer:

  • Nutrition Assessment (Body Composition Analysis) – This is a good way to understand your own body and knowing what strengths and weaknesses to focus on.
  • Tympanometry –If you have or think you have hearing problems, then this test is perfect for you.
  • Dental Check-up – Dental hygiene is important. Keep updated on how your teeth are doing by taking this check-up.
  • Biomechanical Assessment – this test is to assess your lower bodily functions such as your legs, feet, etc. Many exercises to keep oneself healthy and fit involves walking, jogging, and running, so keep your tabs open for an assessment.

Maayo Wellness Services & Programs

  • Online and Personal Nutrition Consultations (Individual or Group) – Choose from basic or comprehensive nutrition consultations with a Nutritionist-Dietitian to guide you in creating a nutrition program and setting your goals.
  • Personalized Meal Plans – A 1 or 2-week personalized meal plan with a grocery list, tailored to the individual’s dietary needs.
  • Basic Nutrition Support Program (Coming Soon) – A 3-month documented program with a set of sessions with Nutritionist-Dietitian to give you the guidance you need to achieve your health goals.
  • Advance Nutrition Support Program (Coming Soon) – A 3-month documented program with a set of coaching sessions and including a personalized meal plan and healthy home-based workshop for a more intensive nutrition guidance.
  • Complete Lifestyle Program (Coming Soon) – A 3-month documented comprehensive program inclusive of nutrition and physical wellness guidance by a Nutritionist-Dietitian and a Physiotherapist, and provision of personalized meals for an ultimate wellness bootcamp.
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Other Information

  • Maayo Well’s Operating hours: 6AM to 6PM, Mondays to Saturdays
  • Contact number: (032) 888-2662 loc 1212 (Nutrition Services Unit)
  • Social: Facebook Page
  • Location: Corners Plaridel St., and U.N. Avenue, Mandaue City, Cebu — 20 minutes away from SM City Cebu, 20-30 minutes away from Mactan Airport.

Africa Restaurant: Insta-worthy café and restobar in Mactan

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Africa Restaurant: Insta-worthy café and restobar in Mactan

Africa Restaurant, the cozy and nature-themed restaurant and café, boasts of its unique beauty both in terms of its exterior and interior.

Every corner of this place will give you an amazing feeling of being in the outdoors. As the name suggests, its name “Africa” suits it best because of the tropical jungle vibe you can get from the place.

Africa Restaurant’s interior design on the other hand is what sets it apart from the other cafes. Almost all of their tables, chairs, and interior decors are imported from Korea. Each having a different design, showcasing unique taste and creativity. The best of both worlds indeed: modern and tropical.

Africa Restaurant great food good for all-day meals. Burgers, sandwiches, meat dishes, salad, pasta – whatever food fits your current mood, they have it.

Amazing dessert choices? Try their gelato ice cream and fruit ice cream waffle, that’s for sure. For drinks, they have refreshing fruit shakes, tea coffee and ades! And oh, they also have wine and beer and wine available.          

For those simply looking for a place to chill or a place to crash on date night, this place will certainly not disappoint. This cafe can also cater to small groups, couples, family with kids and casual meetings.

MENU:

Cuisines: Italian, Spanish, Korean and Filipino

Other Information

  • Operating hours: 10AM to 2AM daily
  • Contact number: (032) 494-3814
  • Social: Facebook Page

How to get there?

Exact Location: Marigondon, Lapu-Lapu City Cebu — 1-2 hours away from Cebu City, 20-30 minutes away from Mactan Airport.

BY VAN/JEEPNEY: 
– From SM City, ride a 01K jeep (across APM Mall or near Sun Gold) going to Parkmall. Or ride 01K jeep from Emall.
– From Parkmall, ride a jeep heading to MEPZ 1. From there, ride another jeepney going to Soong/Maribago. Drop off at Africa Restaurant, few meters away from Sitio Marigondon Crossing.
*There are also jeepneys going to Soong from Mandaue City highway at Caltex, across San Miguel.
*You can also ride a v-hire from Ayala Center Cebu or SM City Cebu going to Mactan Cebu.

BY CAR: If you’re bringing your own car, just navigate with Waze or Google Maps and search for “Africa Lapu-Lapu City”. Parking space is available.

Special thanks to our friends at Mactan Insider for these awesome photos!

Ready, Aim, Shoot: Wild Bow Archery at SM Seaside

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Ready, Aim, Shoot: Wild Bow Archery at SM Seaside

“I volunteer as tribute!” as what Katniss Everdeen would say from the very famous book (and movie) The Hunger Games. For those who are archery aficionados, lucky you, Cebu has finally an indoor archery range.

Wild Bow Archery is the very first indoor archery range in Cebu. With it having complete equipment and a big space, the place seems perfect for those who wish to develop and hone their archery skills.

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For training purposes, Wild Bow offers various lanes such as their short lanes (10-meter distance) and long lanes (18-meter distance). With this, people can get to select the difficulty when they want to practice and for everyone’s convenience, trainers are readily there to guide and monitor everyone for safety purposes.

Their equipment is 100% legit – this means, their bow and arrows are authentic and are ordered from their suppliers abroad. They also considered the fact that different people have different builds and preferences, and their wide range of equipment makes the place welcome for everyone.

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For parents who think that archery is a good sport for their kids, Wild Bow Archery is actually offering a summer program. This is perfect for kids and teens who wish to try a new hobby, as archery is not really that famous here in our country. Wild Bow is ready to change all that.

After a long yet enjoyable session of shooting arrows, you can get to take the target paper home and keep it as souvenir. It’s also a good reminder of their progress, motivating them to come back for more.

So, what are you waiting for? Go now at this Cebu’s indoor archery range and may the odds be ever in your favor!

Rates & Other Information

Rates:

  • 15 arrows – ₱150
  • 30 arrows – ₱275
  • 45 arrows – ₱385
  • 75 arrows – ₱675
  • 150 arrows – ₱1,200
  • 200 arrows – ₱1,500
  • 240 arrows – ₱1,680
  • 300 arrows – ₱1,950
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OTHER INFORMATION:

  • Operating hours: Sunday to Thursday 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM; Friday to Saturday 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Contact number: 0917-162-5233
  • Social: Facebook Page

How to get there?

Exact Location: 2/F City Wing, SM Seaside City Cebu in South Road Properties (SRP), Cebu City.

BY MYBUS: You can take a FREE MyBus ride from/to BDO Fuente Osmena. Or ride any MyBus from SM City Cebu, Talisay, Mandaue City, Parkmall. Check the routes & schedules here: https://sugbo.ph/2016/cebu-mybus-guide/

BY CAR/GRAB/TAXI: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “SM Seaside City Cebu”. Parking space is free.

Top 8 Co-Working Spaces in Cebu

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Top 8 Co-Working Spaces in Cebu

People in this day and age, may it be through business, social influence, or whatnot, are starting to create a brand/name for themselves. But then, it is undeniable that most of these startup founders experience one common problem: limited budget to pay for a dedicated office space where they could work and meet with clients.

However, fret no more, as this problem has already been solved with the presence of a new workplace environment popularly known as a co-working space.

A co-working space is a shared work environment especially for small business founders, freelancers and remote workers. This new innovation has become a trend in recent years, hence, the growth of these spaces globally which includes, of course, our beloved city.

Here’s a list of the popular co-working hubs here in Cebu:

1. Workplace Cafe

A great co-working place perfect for studying and working within a café experience. It provides its customers good internet connection, comfy seats and lots of power outlets.

  • Opening hours: 10AM to 6AM daily
  • Contact number: 401-3324
  • Rates:    
    • Hourly: ₱50 (for first hour), ₱35 (succeeding hours)
    • Daily Space Rental: ₱280
    • Conference Room: ₱750 for the 1st hour, good for 8pax (600 for the succeeding hours)
  • Branches:
    • Main branch: Ramos St., Cebu City – right across City Suites or St. Paul College
    • Banawa branch:  #2 Autogas Station, Banawa, Guadalupe, Cebu City
    • Mandaue branch: Jamestown, Mantawe Ave., Tipolo, Mandaue City, Cebu — in between Chong Hua and Parkmall.

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2. MURALS HOSTEL & CAFE

This hostel is very helpful to digital nomad backpackers. With its clean rooms, cozy interiors, it really sets up your working mood.

  • Opening hours: 7AM to 12MN daily
  • Contact number: 0998 152 2197
  • Rates: 
    • ₱150 for 3 hours
    • ₱250 for 6 hours
    • ₱350 Whole Day (7AM to 12MN)
  • Location: Corner President Roxas and President Magsaysay Streets, Cebu City — few meters away from Castle Peak Hotel.

3. THE HIVE

Hive co-working space offers beautiful shared spaces, convenience, speedy internet connection to boot, comfortable desk stations, delish array of food options, and many more. This place is truly a great choice.

  • Opening hours: 8AM – 4AM daily
  • Contact Number: 564-2917
  • Rates: 
    • ₱50 (first hour) and ₱40 (succeeding hours)
    • ₱399 (daily rate)
  • Location: G/F Arellano Square Building, N. Escario St., Cor Tojong St., Cebu City
Photo from The Hive Facebook Page
Photo from The Hive Facebook Page

4. iiOffice

A clean and modern co-working space which is just a 12-minute walk to Ayala Mall. It is best known for its cozy and creative atmosphere. It also offers good internet speed and relaxing lounges.

  • Opening hours: 9AM to 7PM daily
  • Contact Number: 256-6608
  • Rates:    
    • Hot desk / Open Plan: ₱300 /day
    • Hot desk / Open Plan: ₱4,000 /month
  • Location: 2nd Floor, Arinda V. Paras Bldg., Don Gil Garcia St., Cebu City

5. ASpace

This co-working space is considered as home to some of Cebu’s creative professionals, and startup, independent businesses. It provides its customers with cozy interiors, and laid-back community vibe.

  • Opening hours: 24/7
  • Contact Number: (032) 888 7656
  • Rates:
    • ₱500 /day (1-day pass)
    • ₱10,000 /month (Dedicated Desk)
    • ₱50,000 /month (Private Office)
  • Location: Unit KLM, Crossroads Mall, Gov. M Cuenco Avenue, Cebu City
  • Photo from the ASpace Facebook Page
  • Photo from the ASpace Facebook Page

6. The Company

The Company is famous for its view and natural lighting which greatly contributes to its customers’ productivity. Their staff is also very friendly and hospitable.

  • Opening hours: 9AM to 7PM on Mondays to Fridays
  • Contact Numbers: 0995-104-0499 / 0905-520-2689 / 0943-828-6398
  • Rates:
    • ₱400 per day
    • ₱2,000 for Flexi Pass (8-Day Access)
    • ₱1,500 per week
    • ₱6,500 per month
    • ₱9,000 per month (with 24/7 access and dedicated desk)
  • Branches:
    • G/F Bldg. 4, JDN Square, P. Remedio Street, Banilad, Mandaue City
    • 15th Floor of HM Tower, in front of Calyx Center, Cebu IT Park

NOTE: Their co-working space are not open on weekends and regular Philippine holidays. However, only members with 24/7 access can use the space anytime, even on holidays.

7. OpenMind

OpenMind space is perfect for the young professionals and startup founders – with its speedy internet connection, cozy atmosphere, quiet environment and easy access to restaurants, their customers will likely be very productive.

  • Opening hours: 24/7
  • Contact Number: 0917 710 6852
  • Rates:    
    • ₱500 per day shift (8AM to 10PM)
    • ₱400 per night shift (10PM to 8AM)
    • ₱9,000 per month with dedicated desk
  • Location: 9th Floor, Mabuhay Tower, IT Park, Lahug, Cebu City

8. NomadsHub.ph

With their friendly rate, customers will definitely be blown away by what Nomad’s Hub could offer. They also provide very good internet connection. Every peso spent at this co-working space is definitely worth it.

  • Opening hours: 24 hours
  • Contact Number: 348-0071
  • Rates: 
    • ₱35 /hour
    • ₱300 /day
    • ₱4,500 /month
    • Note: They all offer a bed for as low as ₱550 for those who wish to work overnight.
  • Location: Building F, Unit 1 YAP, Ramos Street, Cebu City — near Baseline Residences.

Try out these co-working spaces in the city and be ready to make new friends, strengthen connections, create new ideas, and share them to the world!

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