LOOK: This Intramuros Cafe Is in a 400-Yr-old Water Cistern
Espresso and historical past? Appears like an excellent plan.
by Ina Louise Manto | March 27, 2023
No plans for the following weekend however don’t need to go exterior the metro? Head to Intramuros and discover the Outdated Walled Metropolis. You’ve most likely gone there for varsity discipline journeys earlier than, however new institutions have opened within the space, together with cafes and eating places price discovering. From its pioneer department in Makati, Papakape lately opened one other department in Fort Santiago:
Papakape in Intramuros
Fondly named Papakape from “papa kape ako”, first began as a ardour venture by Manu Reyes and his dad in Makati. It’s the well-known Makati-based neighborhood cafe – a glasshouse constructed of their storage, the place patrons have additionally discovered one other house within the busy metropolis. This quaint spot is surrounded by greenery and is understood for its glass home and creative menu, a few of which embody ginger-infused drinks and candy and savory Pinoy dishes and pastries.
The well-known glasshouse discovered one other house in Intramuros, which feels like the proper respite after a day of touring the Walled Metropolis. With the extreme warmth that we’re starting to really feel across the nation, cooling off with one among their new drinks similar to Gulaman Iced Americano, sounds in the end refreshing. Pop singer Carly Rae Jepsen and her companion additionally had this distinctive drink once they visited!
Papakape’s new Intramuros is in Aljibe de la Fuerza, a 400-year-old water cistern inside Fort Santiago. From offering clear water to the neighborhood 4 centuries in the past, this cistern is now a history-filled venue for good espresso, conversations, and historical past.
Chances are you’ll go for the indoor seating for the ~aircon goodness~ while you’re drained from strolling or go sit below the mango and tamarind bushes exterior, with the centuries-old institutions and cobblestones as your background.
The menu
As of writing, the Intramuros menu has not been shared on Papakape’s social media pages, however listed below are their signature drinks and dishes from their Palanan department. Their ginger-infused drinks appear a crowd favourite, together with Iced Coco Latte (PHP150): ginger-infused espresso in coconut milk with panucha espresso.
If you wish to cool off, have a refreshing glass of Iced Fruity Salabat (PHP150), a concoction of ardour fruit, orange, apple, chia seeds, and pineapple in ginger-oolong tea.
Planning brunch in scenic Fort Santiago? Strive their Kaya-Mo Toast, a Pinoy twist on the well-known Singaporean dish, kaya toast. This comes with sourdough pandesal, kaya jam, and sunny side-ups with runny yolks and darkish soy sauce.
See their full menu right here.
Location and Working Hours
Papakape Espresso Store is situated in Fort Santiago, Intramuros, Manila.
The cafe is open on Tuesdays to Sundays, from 9 AM to eight PM.
For updates and extra data, go to Papakape’s Fb and Instagram.
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