5 Favorite Coffee Shops in Baguio

Baguio coffee crawls hit different when the air is chill and the playlist is all cozy indie. So here are my five favorite spots that keep the vibes high, the caffeine steady, and the camera roll happy. These aren’t ranked, just the ones that never fail whether I'm going a solo reset, a catch-up after class, or a treat-yourself morning before traffic rises with the fog. Expect pastries, specialty pours, and corners that feel like mini retreats in the city of pines.

Aftertaste Cafe

I'm totally not biased when I say, I live in the same building where the cafe is. This one is a colorful hideout at Suntrust 88 Gibraltar (Basement 2), which sounds random but is exactly why it’s nice, tucked away, photogenic, and consistent about hours and location. Their feed keeps the schedule clear, making it a reliable pick for group hangs or solo resets when the city feels loud. Personal fix: cafe latte plus something sweet, then stepping outside for a breath of Gibraltar air before the next errand.

OOAK Specialty Coffee

OOAK at Casa Vallejo is the “slow down and sip” choice, minimalist, calm, and perched above Session with a hand-brew that makes time feel cinematic. Menu posts and reviews nod to specialty pours and milk-based espresso, so there’s a lane for both the ritual and the comfort cup. Personal fix: pour-over first, then a warm flat white when the fog rolls in like an old friend.

Victoria Bakery Loakan

This is comfort in bakery form: self-serve shelves, a warm cafe corner, and cream puffs that make a latte feel like a small celebration on Loakan Road. It is the affordable and delicious pastries that sold me and the “stay and sip” mood that matches Baguio’s chilly afternoons. Personal fix: grab a tray and pick either cream puffs or ensaymada, get it reheated, claim a table, order a flat white and pretend to study while people-watching. it is the Baguio way.

Hot Cat Specialty Coffee

Hot Cat is the quiet nook for specialty coffee moods, it is definitely not for the sweet tooth, go to Starbucks. The place is homey, kinda feels like you're reliving the old Baguio. Slow-brew vibe and friendly baristas, with alt-milk options that keep things inclusive without compromising flavor. Personal order: pour over, single origin.

Rebel Bakehouse

Rebel brings me back to Australia (where I am based) when coffee and pastries is a religion. This industrial-chic flagship with a glass-walled pastry kitchen, steady hours, and coffee that holds its own next to the croissants is a sure delight. Features and reels highlight the growth beyond Baguio, seasonal pastry drops, and the kind of consistency that makes the line worth it. Personal order: a cafe latte and whatever limited-run pastry is glowing in the case.