January 23, 2026

Antipodean in Makati: A Cafe Haven in the Bustling City

Antipodean Coffee in Makati is the brainchild of coffee-ologist, Alun Evans. Located in Paseo 111 Building, this cafe will surely be one of your favorite spots.

Antipodean, a term used to refer to people from New Zealand and Australia, first opened in 2009 in Jakarta, Indonesia. But prior to the establishment of the cafe, Mr. Evans has already opened a coffee business called Merdeka Coffee in the early 2000s.

Mr. Evans decided to open a cafe in Manila to address the demand of their foreign patrons who are either based in the Philippines or a frequent visitor of the country.

IMAGE from Antipodean’s Instagram account

The cafe takes inspiration from the Antipodes, which is most apparent in their interiors. Although, they did add a few Filipino touches here and there.

The touches of red are inspired by the color of freshly harvested coffee beans, while the color black is from New Zealand’s National Rugby team, the All Blacks. The touches of brown, on the other hand, are, of course, from the color of coffee.

Antipodean roasts their own coffee in-house. They use Merdeka Coffee, which is fair trade coffee they purchase directly from growers in Indonesia. Some of the must-try beverages include their Flat White (Php 185), Cappucino (Php 179), and their Latte (Php 185).

Flat White

Cappuccino

Latte

Aside from being a go-to place for some coffee kick, Antipodean Coffee Manila also boasts an extensive yet well-rounded menu, from breakfast to dinner meals—and everything in between! They offer mostly the best of Kiwi cuisine, best paired with caffeine.

Try their French Toast with Berry Compote (Php 509), for example. This one is stuffed with fresh berries that provide more savor than just the plain old maple syrup, making it perfect for morning eats.

French Toast w/ Berry Compote (Php 300)

Start off the day by also trying their Eggs Benedict (Php 400) with two poached eggs, ham, and hollandaise sauce. This one will also fill your brunch needs for that much-needed powerboost.

Eggs Benedict (Php 510)

Maximize the experience by giving their Beef Burger (Php 580) a try. It has harissa sauce that gives a bold flavor to the juicy beef and fries.

Beef Burger

Or you can munch on their Moroccan Beef Kebab (Php 699), as well, for a different meat delight. You’ll surely love the juiciness and tenderness of the meat.

Moroccan Beef Kebab

Meanwhile, if you long for some greens with a hint of spice, the Thai Beef Salad (Php 570) is what you should order next. This one is certainly packed with nutrients and flavors for your clean-eating needs, with just the right amount of protein.

Thai Beef Salad