Whether you like studying alone, with your friends or you’re looking for a change of scenery, we’ve got you covered. We explored the best spots along Katipunan to help you ace your exams and enjoy your student life. You’ll find an array of cozy cafes to spacious coworking spaces up on our list.
We’d like to thank the staff, members and the regulars of Kanto Freestyle Breakfast Ateneo, Openspace Katipunan, Beanleaf Katipunan, Cara Cafe, and NoDoze Coffee Lounge.
We’d like to thank the staff, members and the regulars of Kanto Freestyle Breakfast Ateneo, Openspace Katipunan, Beanleaf Katipunan, Cara Cafe, and NoDoze Coffee Lounge.
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00:00Are you looking for a place in Katipunan to study, hang with your friends, or maybe get your coffee fix?
00:04Well, I have the thing for you.
00:20Our first stop is here at Canto Freestyle Breakfast located at F. de la Rosa, Katipunan Avenue.
00:26A great way for us to start a productive day is with food for the brain.
00:30We tried the Breaded Pork Chop and 3-Layer Fluffy Pancakes paired with Iced Americano and Espresso,
00:36which is a good meal to have for a brainstorming session with your team.
00:40We also had the Chorizo de Cebu, Tapa Benedict, Cori-Cohi, and Ube and White Chocolate Latte.
00:48One of the unique things about this branch is its coffee-cina, a dedicated space for students to kick off their sessions with a hearty meal.
00:55We talked to Jay, the Head of Creatives at Canto Freestyle Breakfast to talk about why students come here to fuel their day.
01:02We were already planning to open up another branch here in Katipunan.
01:06And then the concept of this cafe is actually to have a safe space for people to work.
01:12The majority of the people that come in are students who, as I've said earlier, are pulling all-nighters and hanging out with friends.
01:19Of course, we're sticking to our nature wherein we would want the students to feel that this is like their second home.
01:28It's a place where they can feel safe while they're working in the middle of the night, where they don't need to worry about their well-being.
01:38Not everyone who are awake in the middle of the night are going out to eat. They want a place where they can work.
01:46What better way to do that than being in a place where you can have an unlimited supply of caffeine plus coffee-cina?
01:54If you're looking for a spot to have your team meetings and jumpstart the project, this place could be the right choice for you.
01:59Looking for a more peaceful study space? Let's move on to the next spot on the list.
02:05OpenSpace is the ultimate sidekick for all of your productivity needs.
02:09This study haven is located right at the heart of Esteban Abada, a co-working space just a street away from Katipunan Avenue.
02:16If you plan to study alone, study as a pair, or even with a group, OpenSpace is the spot for you.
02:21They offer complimentary coffee to fuel your productivity.
02:24Here at OpenSpace, you don't need to worry about Wi-Fi or sockets.
02:27We talked to a few students as well about their experiences here at OpenSpace.
02:33Hi everyone, my name is Eloy and I'm from the University of Santa Tomas.
02:37Hi, I'm Andy and I'm from Ateneo de Manila University.
02:41Studying here in OpenSpace really gives me a sense of environment because working alone sometimes can lead you to a spiral.
02:50And here at OpenSpace, it literally is an open space so you can interact.
02:55For me, with what I'm studying, it requires a lot of focus because we use a lot of computers and sometimes we also have projects.
03:04It's very collaborative so like what you said, we can co-exist with other people who are also doing their own thing.
03:11Yeah, and having comments on each other's projects has been such a great thing to do here.
03:19Well that sums it up for OpenSpace. Let's check out other places here in Katipunan.
03:26If you're not really on a tight deadline and you just want to hang out with friends or be by yourself, Beanleaf Coffee and Tea is the spot for you.
03:34They offer a variety of food and drinks from rice boxes that you can enjoy alone to snack platters that you can enjoy with your friends.
03:40If you're not a coffee drinker, indulge in a variety of tea or dairy-based drinks as well.
03:47Hi, I'm Fiona and I'm from Ateneo.
03:50I'm Zoe and I'm also from Ateneo.
03:53For me, Beanleaf has sockets and Wi-Fi and my laptop dies a lot so it's really useful.
04:00Yeah, for me, I also like this cafe for group studying.
04:05So like our blockmates, a lot of us, if there's like an exam, we usually stay here and then put the tables together and study together.
04:14Craving something different? Cara Cafe uses carabao's milk in their drinks, creating a unique coffee experience.
04:20If you're the type of person who likes to study alone, this could be the spot for you.
04:26Hi, my name is Kate Del Rosario. I'm an operational manager here in Cara Cafe.
04:31The main idea of Cara Cafe came from carabao milk because we wanted to create a unique coffee experience.
04:38The first thing that students will ask once they enter our cafe is if we have Wi-Fi or if we have enough space and also if we have plugs.
04:47So those three are the main things that they look for.
04:50We would like to reintroduce carabao milk to them.
04:53We want to make sure that carabao milk will be given the spotlight again in the coffee industry.
04:59I see myself coming here often and finishing my pending tasks with a cold drink and a cookie.
05:03Speaking of pending tasks, our last spot on the list is a great week ender.
05:08Let's head out to our last stop.
05:17We need to beat a deadline without sacrificing time and effort.
05:21Need to beat a deadline without sacrificing time with your friends? Consider Nodo's Coffee Lounge.
05:27Its inviting ambiance fits a variety of studying styles.
05:31Here we enjoy stress-free and meaningful conversations while having a productive study session.
05:36We can also have a flexible night out in between socializing and passing a requirement.
05:42Hi, I'm Ben.
05:43Hi, I'm Pat. I'm a barista.
05:46Hi, I'm Ben.
05:47Hi, I'm Pat. I'm a barista of Nodo's Coffee Lounge.
05:51Our ambiance is chill. We don't turn up the music so it's quiet.
05:58That's what our customers want.
06:06So those are some of the study spots here along Katipunan.
06:09Not gonna lie, I'm feeling a little jealous. I really wish we had these spots when we were students.
06:14Same. Let us know your thoughts down in the comment section below.
06:17And if you have any other favorite study spot along Katipunan.
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06:27And I will see you guys soon.