Nonito C.
Yelp
I have gone to the new Polaris location long before it has even opened its cafe area. I was already frequenting the place when it was still only the upstairs area that was functional, and when there was still an awful lot of drilling, hammering, and welding going on. I love the place because of the speedy internet connection, the great coffee, and the great conversations that I always have with the staff; the chef, Miguel; and the owner, Ros, who is so very enthusiastic about all things coffee, community, and communication. I just love how the place feels like something I can call my very own, because I feel welcomed and pampered every time I'm here. My favorite thing to get is the latte, which I always request to be given to me with 3D foam art. They never fail to amaze me with cute and furry (sorry, I meant foamy) creations that make my day. You cannot look at these cute foam creatures and not smile. Plus, the communal tables always set me up for great conversations with strangers, who, in time, have become really good friends. If you are up for events that relish creativity, interaction, art, and travel, Commune also regularly holds seminars, meet-ups, talks, and exhibits about just about anything, making it a multi-functional gathering space that just breathes life into boring workdays. You can be feverishly typing at your computer downstairs one moment, and then attending a watercolor workshop upstairs the next. I live in far-flung Katipunan, but you can regularly find me in Commune, typing away at my laptop. Call me obsessed - this coffee shop is my very own comfort couch.