Yardstick Coffee in Makati: Serving Excellent Brews and Delicious Bites
Espresso White / IMAGE from Yardstick Coffee
A coffee company at heart, Yardstick sticks to its mission: improving coffee quality standards and nurturing the coffee culture in the Philippines. They are focused on forging relationships with cafe and restaurant operators to ensure they provide their customers with exceptional roasts.
This café has also earned a loyal following among enthusiasts, being a pioneer in Manila’s third-wave coffee scene.
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Aside from offering freshly roasted specialty coffee using La Marzocco and Rocket Espresso machines & other coffee equipment, they also conduct training, workshops, and seminars for corporate and home coffee makers so they can brew their own anytime, anywhere.
For their must-tries, Yardstick is well-known for its carefully curated menu, which includes the much-loved Makati’s Best Waffles (Php 380) and Salmon Eggs Benedict (Php 490).
Makati’s Best Waffles / IMAGE from Yardstick Coffee
Salmon Eggs Benedict / IMAGE from Yardstick Coffee
For drinks, Yardstick offers expertly crafted options such as the Cortado (Php 170), made with a double-shot espresso, and the indulgent Caramel Cortado (Php 210), which adds a touch of sweetness with caramel.
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Coffee aficionados are also encouraged to experience Yardstick’s unique offering, The Flavor Bar. This 45-minute session includes a three-course coffee tasting menu, a collaboration with the Filipino chocolate brand, Auro, featuring a flat white bar, and exclusive drinks and drip coffee that can only be enjoyed during the session. Reservations are required, priced at Php 880 per person.
Legazpi Village Branch / IMAGE from Yardstick Coffee
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Aside from the Legaspi Village branch, Yardstick Coffee has several locations in the Metro: Rockwell Powerplant Mall, MOA Square, The Podium Mall (via Daily Cut), Salcedo Village (via Cartel), and SM Aura. Each offer exclusive drinks and cozy vibes perfect for a coffee break.
Aguirre Street
Yardstick has opened a new branch along Aguirre Street in Makati City, aside from its main store in Legazpi Village. The location offers a curated selection distinct from its regular coffee lineup.
One recommended item is the Fermented & Charred Pineapple Kakigori made with housemade tepache sauce, charred pineapple bites, coconut foam and crumble, orange zest.
Fermented & Charred Pineapple Kakigori (Php 350) / IMAGE from Yardstick
Another must-try is the Kape’t Tinapay, named after the Filipino phrase for “coffee and bread.” Made with housemade cereal milk cloud, coffee, vanilla, oat milk, and milk biscuit, the drink draws inspiration from the simple comfort of merienda with coffee and pandesal.
Kape’t Tinapay (Php 270) / IMAGE from Yardstick
For those longing to experience the romance of Shinkansen rides, you might want to sample Yardstick’s Last Train to Kyoto, a seasonal cold brew coffee with honey, peach tea, and mulled shochu.
Last Train to Kyoto (Php 250) / IMAGE from Yardstick
Finally, for those craving a sea salt latte, Yardstick’s Aguirre branch offers its own take on the familiar favorite. The Smoked Sea Salt, made with coffee, Maldon sea salt, vanilla, oat milk, and cherry smoke, presents a modern interpretation of the classic sea salt latte.
Smoked Sea Salt (Php 250) / IMAGE from Yardstick
Kyoto Expansion
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Yardstick Coffee prepares to conquer Japan with its upcoming expansion! In 2025, Yardstick Kyoto will open its doors by offering an enticing blend of Filipino coffees and pastries in a modern Kissaten setting. With a focus on single-serve coffees perfectly paired with Pinoy delicacies, the brand’s expansion promises to bring a slice of Filipino culture to the Land of the Rising Sun. For more updates, please check them out on Facebook.
