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You've likely heard of the popular café that offers a stunning view of Manila Cathedral. Easily one of the most Instagram-worthy spots in Intramuros, La Cathedral Café is a favorite among coffee lovers and photographers.
But have you heard about Belfry Café?
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Freshly opened in February 2021, Belfry Café is the latest addition to the many must-visit coffee shops in Manila. Why? More than its menu, which we’ll get to in a minute, it stands right within the premises of Manila Cathedral — the first cathedral in the Philippines, which was originally built in 1571.
Image credit: The Manila Cathedral
That being said, the café owes much of its unique ambience to the cathedral’s impressive facade, including having the seven Carillon bells as its overhead decorations. There’s an indoor seating area for when you prefer to have air-conditioning and spacious alfresco dining for natural ventilation or better social distancing.
To dine right next to a structure so important and historical is an experience in itself. However, you’ll also find that the Belfry Café menu is equally as interesting and satisfying.
For a start, the Manila Cathedral café serves espresso from ₱110, tea from ₱85, and blended beverages from ₱140. They also have classic Filipino delicacies like ensaymada, which you can get for ₱60 and special bibingka for ₱90, as well as other pastries with a price range of only ₱45 to ₱120.
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Image credit: Belfry Café
Belfry Café is open from 9am to 8pm daily (except Monday). The best time to visit Belfry Café is on the weekdays, as it’s likely to get crowded during Saturday and Sunday because of church services.
Featured image credit: Belfry Café | Official Facebook Page
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