Filipinos are the second largest coffee consumers in Asia, behind only Japan. Cafés are becoming ideal for remote work and socializing, making them popular destinations. Shangri-La Plaza celebrates the Filipino coffee culture and its evolution into a social ritual. The Coffee Library at the Grand Atrium showcases local brews, books, art, and cozy seating. Visitors can also explore Shang’s educational exhibit, which explains coffee’s history, science, and impact on various aspects of life and art. The event offers a multi-sensory experience for coffee enthusiasts.
Pair an espresso or a latte with an enlightening chitchat at Tingin Southeast Asian Film Festival. A showcase of a remarkable list of regional films, the festival wraps up with Kape at Pake on August 18, 7 PM at the Red Carpet Cinema. Held in partnership with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, Kape at Pake promises an engaging discussion on ASEAN cinema served with your choice of brew on the side.
No café experience is ever complete without music, and the right sound even makes every cup more enjoyable. Enjoy a cuppa LIVE at the Shang! presents Filipino band Cheats on August 25, 6:30 PM, to round out the month-long celebration of Filipino coffee culture with a blend of indie music, pop rock, and alternative rock. The 7-piece band includes Jim Bacarro and Saab Magalona, the musicians/coffee aficionados behind the cozy Kape-Kape by Linya-Linya café at the inclusive play space Puddy Rock.
Every day is the best time to grab a cup of joe at Shang with its impressive roster of coffee spots: savor the popular sea salt latte at harlan + holden coffee, opening soon at the Streetscape, get refreshed with an iced Yuzu Americano at MUJI Coffee Counter, sample freshly roasted beans with unique notes such as S’mores and Deathwish at Candid Coffee, explore proudly Filipino beans at Department of Coffee, or enjoy the beloved Woolly blend from Toby’s Estate. For more familiar names, head over to Starbucks, support more local favorites from Filipino chain Bo’s Coffee and Figaro, or soak in the hotel lobby ambiance of UCC Mentore.
Get inspired by Shang and celebrate your love for everything coffee with a lineup of activities and cafés that remind us how a simple drink has given us delightful ways to recharge or slow down and enjoy every moment and connection one sip at a time.
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