Common Man Coffee Roasters in Makati: One-of-a-Kind Specialty Cafe and Brunch Experience
Entering Makati’s cafe scene on January 2024, Common Man Coffee Roasters is a specialty cafe and brunch concept in Ayala Triangle Gardens that was first established in Singapore in 2013.
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While the cafe is popular for their wholesale and retail signature specialty coffee blends and beans, Common Man Coffee Roasters also serves sumptuous, award-winning brunches, pastries, and sandwiches that can quickly become your new favorites in the city!
Mushroom Avocado Toast / IMAGE from Common Man Coffee Roasters’ Facebook page
Common Man Coffee Roasters’ menu offers a delightful mix of all-day brunch dishes, CMCR classics and desserts. Their all-day brunch includes hearty options like the Common Man Full Breakfast (Php 850), a UK classic comprised of two eggs cooked the way you like, bacon, sausage, mushrooms, and sourdough. For something unique, the Turkish Breakfast (Php 750) is a mix of phyllo-wrapped eggs, green hummus, and pita bread, or their Sauteed Kale & Creamy Egg White Scramble (Php 550) made with sauteed kale, broccoli, fine beans, creamy egg white scramble, topped with crispy spiced panko crumbs. The sweet-toothed won’t want to miss the Not Your Common Pancakes (Php 650) served with caramelized bananas, walnut crumble, and salted caramel sauce.
Common Man Full Breakfast / IMAGE from Common Man Coffee Roasters’ Facebook page
The CMCR Classics menu has options like Cubanos Sandwich (Php 690) stuffed with slow-cooked pork, ham, and jalapeños, or the Chili Chicken (Php 680) with avocado salsa and harissa. Pizza lovers should sample their flavorful Four Cheese Pizza (Php 740) or Chorizo Pizza (Php 730), while salad fans will enjoy Grilled Veggie Salad (Php 550) or the Crab Salad (Php 550) with mango and coconut crumbs. Pair these dishes with sides like Green Hummus (Php 450) or Herbed Fries (Php 480) for a complete meal.
Common Man Sauteed Kale & Creamy Egg White Scramble / IMAGE from Common Man Coffee Roasters’ Facebook page
Finish your visit on a sweet note with their selection of desserts such as the zesty Yuzu Cheesecake (Php 440), Tiramisu (Php 480) made with soy caramel and sourdough crumbs, and Common Man Churros (Php 350) with caramel and chocolate dipping sauces.
Complement these with their specialty-grade green beans from trusted, sustainable coffee-producing regions around the world.
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The Philippines is currently the third country the cafe has made its way to, with Singapore and Malaysia being the first two locations where Common Man Coffee Roasters established its presence.
