Antipodean COFFEE + CAFE + CULTURE cafe slash grocery shop featuring Antipodean style food menu is open for dining, take home or delivery in Makati
My sixth visit to Antipodean COFFEE + CAFE + CULTURE in Makati was extra special. One of the owners, Ms. Ina, cheerfully greeted me at the entrance, took my temperature, and hinted she knew my friend was waiting for me at the back area. She then guided me to where my friend was seated and talked a few good stuff before leaving us to order. (It's my first time to meet one the cafe owners, by the way... and I felt she really wanted us to have an awesome time) If you are a big fan of coffee and cultural exchange, you’d enjoy this charming, specialty nook with “antipodean” style food menu, and unforgettable customer service experience!
Antipodean is founded by Alun Evans, a New Zealand expatriate in Jakarta, and his wife Arlini. The community cafe concept currently operates in three countries—Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines—supporting local farmers and coffee growers.
In the Philippines, the Antipodean Cafe is located at Legazpi Village, in Makati City and frequented both by expats and locals in and around the area.
There are still not so many dining places open yet during this time, so I like that Antipodean is here for the neighborhood as a cosy communal space encouraging limited yet promising human connection, indoors or alfresco.
Menu
Breakfast menu is being served at Antipodean all day. My favorite is Eggs Benedict with bacon paired with healthy mixed juice. I recommend you try it too or a heavier one: fluffy scrambled eggs, artisan toast, homemade baked beans, grilled tomato, and sausage. You can pick any dish from the menu—sandwich, pasta, pizza, salad—it'll be tasty and filling because it is made with fresh ingredients and prepared by seasoned chefs.
Just remember to make room for desserts. It's comforting to munch on their oven-baked pastries while drinking coffee.
My go-to coffee here is either hot Vietnamese coffee or iced Mochachino.
If you have a sweet tooth, you'll love the homemade Kiwi Pavlova (meringue) (Php 295) with fresh strawberry toppings and whipped cream or their best-selling cookies. Yesterday, I tried the Afghan.
Since this is in the neighborhood where I stay most of the week, I find it convenient to go back every time I crave for coffee or comfort food. The price is reasonable and affordable—wouldn't hurt for food discovery each time!
Screenshots grabbed from Antipodean Online Menu
More photos I took from the cafe
Parting Words
Antipodean will always be my go-to cafe in Legazpi Village because of the food, ambiance, and the overall dining experience I get every time I visit.
Check out Antipodean Cafe at GF, Paseo 111 Building Corner of Gil and Legazpi St, Legazpi Village, Makati City, Sun - Mon from 7am to 8pm. You may contact them for info or delivery through mobile number 09157518980.
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