Coffee Socials at Starbucks Coffee Camp John Hay

Starbucks Coffee Camp John Hay (CJH) has always been our favorite Starbucks store in Baguio City because the colonial American era cottage that houses the cafe gives an authentic feel of the old Baguio charm I remember as a child during our family summer trips to the City of Pines.

Iloilo City: Starbucks Iloilo (SM City Iloilo Southpoint)

Right after dinner at Plazuela, we went straight to Starbucks Iloilo, located at SM City Iloilo Southpoint (between Plazuela de Iloilo and the main building of SM City). The café occupied two floors with most of the seats located on the second floor. Unfortunately, the branch didn’t have an Iloilo City Tumbler yet.

Starbucks opened its first branch in Iloilo City last April 2011, making Starbucks Iloilo its third branch in the whole Western Visayas region (Starbucks Boracay being the first and Starbucks Bacolod being the second).

Whenever I travel, I always make sure I visit my favorite coffee place, Starbucks.

See complete photo album: Iloilo City, Iloilo: Starbucks Iloilo (July 27, 2011)

Quezon City: Starbucks Corinthian Hills

Revisiting this branch of Starbucks brought back so many memories, especially the good ones. This was one of my favorite branches when I was still working at Eastwood, Libis, Quezon City. I used to bring work with me on a Sunday night at this store. I'm glad those days were gone. Now, I am happy to enjoy Starbucks Corinthian Hills without having to make Excel reports and Powerpoint presentation on my laptop.

See complete photo album: Quezon City: Starbucks Corinthian Hills (July 17, 2011)

Tarlac City: Starbucks Luisita

After our lunch at Isdaan in Gerona, we were supposed to visit the Aquino Center. Unfortunately, the museum closes at 2:00pm on Sundays. Before heading back to Manila, we stopped by Starbucks Luisita for a much needed dose of coffee.

The baristas instantly noticed that we were from out of town. Coincidentally, one of the baristas used to work at a Starbucks branch in Ortigas Center, Pasig City (my hometown). What a small world. They also served free samples of the Black Sesame Green Tea Cream Frappuccino. Yum-yum!

See complete photo album: Tarlac City, Tarlac: Starbucks Luisita (July 10, 2011)

Bacolod City: Starbucks

Starbucks Bacolod
Lacson Street corner 18th Street, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines
Tel: +63.34.435.5041
Store Hours: Sunday-Thursday (8:00am-12:30am); Friday-Saturday (8:00am-1:30am)

How we went there (and back)

Starbucks Coffee at Camp John Hay, Baguio City

Being a Starbucks fan, I always make sure to drop by a local branch wherever there's one. It was my first time to visit this Starbucks branch located inside Camp John Hay. The architecture of this house greatly emphasizes Starbucks as an American café. I would say, it was a perfect match.

After enjoying the cool breeze outside, we entered the store and we were welcomed by the aroma of freshly brewed coffee. When at Starbucks, I usually stay inside the coffee shop. But here at Camp John Hay, I didn't mind sitting at the porch to enjoy my drink, al fresco.

People in Baguio are the most hospitable people I met. I instantly had three new Facebook friends. After a refreshing drink, I admired once again the sunny sky and the pine-scented breeze before heading back to the hotel. Starbucks at Camp John Hay has become one of my very few favorite Starbucks branches.

How we went there (and back)
Like anywhere in Baguio City, Starbucks Camp John Hay is easily accessible through taxi. From Baguio City center, it will only take 10 minutes to reach the store. Going back to downtown is equally convenient as taxis do pass by the cafe from time to time.