Advocafe

HXCMW7C, Quintos St, Malate, City Of Manila, 1004 Metro Manila, Philippines
$$$ cafe
(63 Reviews)
Price Range ₱1–200

Welcome to Advocafe, a delightful gem located in the heart of Malate, City Of Manila. This charming café is not just a place to grab your daily caffeine fix; it’s a community-focused haven that supports indigenous farmers across the Philippines through its delicious offerings. With a focus on sustainability and empowerment, Advocafe stands out as a beacon of good intention and great taste.

Walking into Advocafe, you are greeted by a warm and inviting atmosphere. The décor blends modern aesthetics with cultural touches that reflect the heritage of the indigenous peoples they support. It’s the perfect spot to unwind, whether you need a moment to relax with a book or a cozy setting to catch up with friends.

The aroma of freshly brewed coffee envelops you as soon as you step inside. Advocafe's coffee, sourced directly from indigenous farmers, boasts a rich and robust flavor profile that coffee enthusiasts are sure to appreciate. As one customer, Ace Villalobos, aptly described, ‘their coffee is strong... but it’s good coffee. It will definitely keep you awake.’ Pair that with their limited yet delightful selection of pastries, like the perfectly balanced carrot cake—just sweet enough to complement the boldness of the coffee—and your taste buds are in for a treat.

The menu also features hearty options like the Alugbati Omelette, a customer favorite that J M enjoyed, alongside a refreshing cup of Turmeric with Kalamansi. Many patrons appreciate how the dishes embrace local flavors while ensuring they support important causes. Harvey Williams shared his enthusiasm for their fried biya, delighted by the affordability and tastiness of the meal, while also discovering the cafe’s mission to support local farming initiatives.

Advocafe is not just about food; it’s about making a difference. Each visit contributes to a greater purpose, as 100% of their profits support indigenous people's initiatives for sustainable living. Bono Sen eloquently noted, "what’s not to love" about a place that combines delicious food with the mission of upliftment. Exploring their carefully curated selection of products made by indigenous artisans is an experience in itself, allowing you to take home a piece of the culture and support on your way out.

With friendly staff who are eager to share the story behind each item on the menu, your time at Advocafe will be filled with meaningful connections and memorable flavors. So why not drop by and enjoy a chill moment in this charming café? You’ll leave with not just a satisfied palate but also a fulfilled spirit knowing you've played a part in supporting a worthy cause. Come for the coffee, stay for the mission!

Service options
Takeaway
Dine-in
Highlights
Great coffee
Great dessert
Great tea selection
Popular for
Breakfast
Solo dining
Offerings
Coffee
Quick bite
Small plates
Dining options
Breakfast
Lunch
Dessert
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Crowd
Groups
Openings Hours
Checking

Monday

06:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Tuesday

06:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Wednesday

06:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Thursday

06:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Friday

06:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Saturday

06:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Sunday

06:00 AM - 10:00 PM

63 Reviews
Austin Grant

21 Sep 2025

This is a great little coffee shop. Friendly staff, clean environment. Chill spot to relax for a moment. Coffee is very good and the food was so tasty & delicious. Prices are good. Loved the pasta. Would recommend.

Harvey Williams

21 Aug 2025

Accidentally came across this place as we wanted a quick bite and a coffee. Turns out it helps support indigenous people with farming and other projects. The food was cheap and tasty. I had the fried biya. The guy working here is also very friendly and he's from Mindanao! I don't think I met anyone else from Mindanao on my travels.

Ace Villalobos

14 Aug 2025

Had coffee here. I ordered their best seller. For their coffee it is strong I tell you. But its good coffee. It will definitely keep you awake. Their pastry selection are limited at the time of my visit but the carrot cake was good. Its not too sweet just sweet enough to allow you a taste. It balances the bitter coffee taste. Lets support this cafe as their net proceeds will support indigenous people toward's sustainable living as mentioned in their story

Bono Sen

12 Aug 2025

Loved it. Cute cafe, chill vibe, simple menu with enuf options for a good meal, good (strong) coffee produced by indigenous farmers across Philippines and a great purpose… what’s not to love!!! Let’s support this place so they can support indigenous peoples’ initiatives towards sustainable living.

J M

30 Jul 2025

Enjoyed a bowl of Alugbati Omelette and a hot cup of Turmeric with Kalamansi. Love their interior design. Lots of products made by indigenous people for sale. Bought a bottle of Hibiscus Nectar Concentrate made by the Mangyans of Oriental Mindoro. This social entreprise is really commendable, "100% of their profits support indigenous people's initiatives for sustainable living." Hope they can expand into other cities. Wish they allowed me to connect to an electrical outlet for my laptop, could've stayed longer and ordered more.

Âu Nguyễn

13 Jul 2025

The space is a bit small and cool, the price is not too high, suitable for guests traveling on a moderate budget.

jasca p

09 Jul 2025

We ordered iced coffee with milk cause their selection for hot drinks doesn't have an iced option. Their iced coffee is mid, it taste kinda bland to me also their service is kinda slow but will still try to go back to try their hot drinks and snacks. Good thing about this coffee shop tho is their price range and they also offer a lot of local products.

Anton B

14 Jun 2025

Perfect Pinoy ????????-style authentic breakfast with local brand coffee. They open at 6 am, which is super convenient for early birds

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