Country guide · Asia

Specialty coffee
in the Philippines.

Specialty coffee in the Philippines is concentrated: Manila accounts for 66% of the 99 cafés on Roasters.

99
Specialty cafés
15
Cities
#10
Rank in Asia
4%
Share of Asia
In numbers

How the Philippines compares

Regionally, the count here puts it at #10 among 27 countries in Asia. Worldwide it ranks #42 of 126 countries, with <1% of all cafés on Roasters. The nearest countries by café count are Sweden, with 100, and Norway, with 87.

City distribution

Cities in the Philippines by size

The map is top-heavy: Manila alone has 66% of all cafés, the top three 82%. 4 of the 15 cities list at least three cafés; the median is 1.

  • 30–99 cafés 1 city
  • 10–29 cafés 1 city
  • 3–9 cafés 2 cities
  • 1–2 cafés 11 cities

1 city in the Philippines has themed guides, 8 in total.

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FAQ

About specialty coffee in the Philippines

How many specialty coffee shops are there in the Philippines?

Roasters lists 99 cafés and roasters in the Philippines, across 15 cities. The community adds new ones every week.

Which cities in the Philippines have the best coffee scenes?

By café count: Manila (65), Cebu City (10) and Palawan (6). The full list is below.

How does the Philippines compare with the rest of Asia?

It ranks #10 of 27 countries in Asia and holds 4% of the region’s specialty cafés on Roasters.

Can I add a café that is missing?

Yes. Submit it from the app; it goes live after review.

Does the Roasters app cost anything?

The app and full map are free on iOS and Android. Pro is an optional upgrade.

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