South Korea’s Hisbeans Coffee Is Now Open in Manila

You know how in almost every K-drama, the main characters love to frequent a particular coffee shop? They’re usually well-lit, Instagrammable, and serve comforting cups of coffee alongside sweet treats. If that sounds familiar, you’ll be happy to know that this Korean cafe experience is something you can enjoy right here in Manila.

Hisbeans Coffee, a South Korean cafe brand known for its social mission, continues to welcome customers at its Quezon City branch and remains a meaningful stop for cafe-hoppers in the city.

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What’s the fuss about Hisbeans Coffee?

One of Hisbeans’ branches in South Korea. | Image credit: Hisbeans Coffee Official Website

Beyond its polished interiors and premium coffee, Hisbeans Coffee stands out for something far more impactful. The brand is widely recognised for empowering persons with disabilities, particularly those with mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and schizophrenia.

This advocacy remains at the heart of the brand, making every visit feel more meaningful than a typical cafe stop.

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Image credit: Hisbeans Coffee Official Website

According to The Korea Herald, employment opportunities in service sectors such as cafes and restaurants are often limited for people with disabilities. Hisbeans actively works to change this by creating safe and supportive workspaces. A large majority of their baristas and cashiers are persons with mental disabilities, both in South Korea and in their international locations.

“I hope Hisbeans can provide a safe space for our baristas and customers to communicate with each other freely,” CEO Lee Min-bok shared in an interview. “By communicating, I believe we can all find encouragement and healing.”

Hisbeans Coffee goes international

Image credit: Hisbeans Coffee Official Website

Since opening its first branch, Hisbeans Coffee has expanded to multiple locations across South Korea before bringing its advocacy-driven cafe experience overseas.

The Quezon City location is Hisbeans Coffee’s first international branch, making Manila a special part of the brand’s global journey.

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The cafe’s first store in the Philippines

Hisbeans Coffee dreams of “a world where people work happily with all PWD.” | Image credit: Hisbeans Philippines Official Instagram Page

Located along Timog Avenue in Quezon City, Hisbeans Coffee Philippines continues to operate and serve customers. The cafe follows the same mission as its South Korean counterparts by training and employing PWDs locally.

The space remains popular among students, professionals, and cafe-hoppers thanks to its calm atmosphere, Instagram-worthy corners, and specialty-grade Arabica coffee. Whether you’re dropping by for a quiet coffee break, a casual meeting, or content photos, the cafe fits right into the Quezon City coffee scene.

See the Quezon City branch in photos below:

A snapshot of Hisbeans Philippines’ first store in Timog, Quezon City. | Image credit: Hisbeans Philippines Official Instagram PageThose who drop by the store love taking photos in this Insta-worthy corner! | Image credit: Hisbeans Philippines Official Instagram PageThe interiors at Hisbeans Quezon City. | Image credit: Hisbeans Philippines Official Instagram Page

While menu offerings and operating hours may evolve over time, Hisbeans remains a well-loved spot for those looking for good coffee paired with a meaningful advocacy. For the latest updates on hours or menu changes, it’s best to check their official social media pages before visiting.

Address:
116 Timog Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City 1103 Metro Manila

For more information, visit Hisbeans Philippines’ official website, Facebook, or Instagram pages.