Yardstick Coffee

“Came 2 days in a row. Great coffee, busy atmosphere (meet up point for a running club on Sunday morning ), small selection of tasty pastries. Free water. The only thing missing is free WiFi (available at the coffee shop on the other side of the street). Can’t believe it’s still not a thing.”

“We tried both their long black and brewed coffee, and both were too sour for my preference. The serving size also didn’t feel worth the price. That said, the ambiance of the shop is great—perfect vibes for a Makati Sunday.”

Camille Madronio★★★★★

Tried the Sea Salt coffee and it was excellent — smooth, creamy, and well-balanced with the right mix of sweetness and coffee flavor. Went here on a Sunday after a run, so the line was quite long, but it was manageable since the queue stays organized inside the store. The café itself is aesthetic, spacious, and they have a good ordering system that keeps things efficient even during busy hours.

God Levi Santiago★★★★★

The best coffee I’ve tried so far! Yardstick Coffee’s sea-salt latte is easily my #1 coffee, especially when crafted with their Legazpi blend. The beans are rich and smooth, and that character really shines through. You can literally taste how serious they are with their craft. I’ve tried a lot of local coffee shops, but Yardstick has always stayed at the top of my list. The staff are genuinely friendly, and the place has that quiet, understated charm you don’t immediately notice unless you’ve been there yourself #iykyk. Tucked right in the heart of Makati, it feels like a cozy hole in the wall. I’ve seen their old interior, and it’s so nice how they’ve renovated the space into a more contemporary aesthetic while still keeping the little box of colors from their original identity (the designer in me is so happy!). The trees outside adds a calm, dramatic touch that adds to the experience (so dramatic if you watch the leaves falling lol). Parking can be tricky on weekdays, but it’s wo

Juvy Michaila Martinez★★★★★

My boyfriend and I loved the flat white! It’s honestly one of the closest to my standards of a proper flat white. The coffee was strong with a rich, bold flavor exactly how I like it. I also tried their matcha and would rate it 3/5. It was okay, but I couldn’t really taste the umami depth I usually look for in matcha. The place itself is nice and cozy. The guards/kuya were very accommodating he even helped me choose coffee beans for pasalubong and would casually check on us to see if we were okay and if he can remove our empty plates, which I really appreciated. It’s also a good place to study, especially in the morning. In the afternoon it gets a bit compact and busy, so you might want to use earphones if you’re sensitive to background noise. Once I move to Makati, this will probably be my go-to coffee spot. 😊

Mitz Lanuza★★★★★

It got crowded real quick when I got here, but I was able to snag a seat right after getting my order. I got their Seasonal Daily Brew in Sitio Belis Filter using Atok beans. It tasted bright and fruity, a perfect bookend to my full Spotted Pig brunch. I asked the barista if there were choices in the notes for the daily brew and this is what she suggested. Great coffee, good place. I loved watching the baristas work while I sip my cup. ✨

Avijeet Sen★★★★

Visited in Jan 2026 Dropped by this outlet of Yardstick a couple of times during my recent trip to Manila. Ended up trying the Iced Long Black and the Iced Latte. Wanted to try a couple of more beverages but they were out of it during my visits. The coffee is decent here but it wasn’t anything extraordinary. Service is reasonably efficient. The queue at this place can be long sometimes due to its popularity. So it’s best to visit during off peak hours.

D K★★★★★

Came 2 days in a row. Great coffee, busy atmosphere (meet up point for a running club on Sunday morning ), small selection of tasty pastries. Free water. The only thing missing is free WiFi (available at the coffee shop on the other side of the street). Can’t believe it’s still not a thing.

kevin Espartinez★★

We tried both their long black and brewed coffee, and both were too sour for my preference. The serving size also didn’t feel worth the price. That said, the ambiance of the shop is great—perfect vibes for a Makati Sunday.

Chesper-Joghne Pang★★★★

A heavy-doored cafe for the young and trendy. 😉 Iced artisanal coffees were served in a rather upscale and trendy manner—a little tart with fruity notes. Still, pretty refreshing for a hot, balmy MNL night. 👍👍👍 Unfortunately the lemon cake was uninspiring, dry and crumbly, held together by the outer layer of icing and the lemon curd within. 😩 Although the staff seemed polite and cheerful enough, but quite a number of tables were not cleared nor cleaned. I could not get anyone’s attention, so I cleared and cleaned the table my friends and I had chosen by myself—in spite of quite a number of staff lurking about not doing anything.