Caffe Freddo, your all-day coffee and brunch spot

By nickahtolentino - Monday, April 29, 2019

A new cozy café in BGC

Pairing brunch with the perfect brew is an art and here at Caffe Freddo, they’ve perfected it for you to get that total experience. lip-smackin’ food menu and their polished up extracted coffee offerings are one of the best I’ve ever tasted.

There’s a new place to go for high-quality coffee brews in Bonifacio Global City. CAFFE FREDDO, prides itself in offering a very unique selection of coffee, not found anywhere else in the metro. The coffee selection is all specially brewed from premium coffee beans of Bluestone Lane from New York City.

Strategically located in the busy commercial business district of Bonifacio High Street, Caffe Freddo has refreshingly inviting interiors, with its off-white distressed brick walls, ample seating good for 50 people, and columns with hand-painted coffee plants in vibrant hues of green and red. Caffe Freddo is cozy enough for group meet-ups and family dining.

How it all started

Caffe Freddo, was brought to life by the same team behind The Spa Wellness, and with the support of one of the largest fast casual restaurants in the country, BonChon. According to owner, Scott Tan, “Third wave is very much alive, and as a coffee drinking country, I think the time is ripe to bring in premium coffee that is more than just a caffeine fix. I believe coffee can be something really special.” Scott adds, “My philosophy in business has always been… anyone and everyone deserves good food, and that includes beverages, and because I’m a fan of Bluestone Lane in New York city, I’ve decided to bring their coffee beans to local shores.”

About Blue Stone Lane

Bluestone Lane is an Australian-inspired coffee shop and lifestyle brand that offers premium coffee and healthy brunch meals. The birth of Bluestone Lane Coffee came from Melbourne Australia’s coffee culture, where Aussies consider premium coffee to be a way of life. Bluestone Lane is currently expanding with 11 cafes, and 28 coffee shops across the US and one in Canada. Most of its locations are based in New York City.

According to Time Out New York, Bluestone Lane is listed as the best brunch spot in NYC, and in an interview with Vogue, the brand was described as “the koala mafia of coffee”. The coffee giant has also ventured into distributing their own line of premium coffee beans which they roast themselves in a roastery in Dumbo, Brooklyn. Their versatile roast profiles are the main base for Caffe Freddo’s unique drink selection.

A new standard, a unique drink selection

Caffe Freddo creates a new standard of coffee, which can be enjoyed either as a treat in the middle of the afternoon, or a daily staple to get you through your mornings. They are especially proud of the café’s namesake, The Freddo, an iced coffee drink with a double shot of espresso and sweetened thick frothed milk. The Freddo also comes in Mocha, Chai and Coco variants. Another unique blend worth trying, is Caffe Freddo’s coffee with a kick, named Kendo Rose. It has a double shot of espresso, tonic water, rose syrup, and lemon. Most coffee shops offer limited milk options. At Caffe Freddo, customers can choose from whole milk, almond milk, coconut milk and oat milk. Coffee price ranges from P100-P190.

HOT

DOUBLE RISTRETTO – double shot ristretto

CAPPUCCINO – espresso with steamed milk

FLAT WHITE – espresso with steamed milk

CORTADO – espresso with half and half

CHAI LATTE – latte with chai syrup

LONG BLACK – similar to Americano but stronger in aroma and taste

BLACK – brewed coffee

COLD

ICED FLAT WHITE – iced espresso with steamed milk

ICED COFFEE – usual coffee but iced

FREDDO – this is the café’s namesake, and is the frothiest drink we have! It has double ristretto and sweet frothed milk on top.

MOCHA FREDDO – iced Freddo with chocolate

CHAI FREDDO – iced Freddo with chai syrup

MATCHA FREDDO – iced Freddo with matcha

COCO FREDDO – iced Freddo with coconut milk

BLACK FREDDO – brewed coffee blended, no sugar

KENDO ROSE – double ristretto, tonic water, and rose syrup

All-day Brunch

Apart from its impressive line-up of coffees, Caffe Freddo also prides itself of its carefully-curated Modern European brunch menu put together by Chef Markus Gfeller, who is the heart and soul behind the gastronomic creations. Chef Gfeller is known to have pioneered the fine dining experience in the 90s. He now leads a team of chefs for Caffe Freddo, to offer high-quality dishes with the freshest ingredients, but at much affordable price points.

Most brunch places serve the usual white rice for their breakfast fare. At Caffe Freddo, you can customize your all-day breakfast bowl, with your choice of white rice, brown rice, or savory oats. Customers can also enjoy unique all-day brunch meals such as the Ube and Matcha Pancakes, Brioche French toast, Avocado Tartine, and the Muesli bowl. Popular mains include the Fried Chicken Confit & Fries, and Pork Porchetta. No meal is complete without dessert, and Caffe Freddo offers a delightful array of desserts such as the Mango Granita, Greek Yogurt Panna Cotta, and Warm Berry Crumble. Prices range from P200-P380.

Ube and Matcha Pancakes

Muesli bowl

Avocado Tartine

Three Hummus Tartine

Flat Bread

Fried Chicken Confit and Fries

Aglio Oilio & Pancetta

Two Eggs Benedict

Caffe Freddo is located at The Spa building, 9th avenue, in Bonifacio High Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. Operating hours are from 7am to 11pm from Mondays to Sundays. Contact numbers are (0998)8479410 and 4410681. For updates, follow Caffe Freddo PH on Instagram and Facebook.