Honesty Coffee Shop on Postcard

"This Store is Too Small for Dishonest People This is the saying on one of the signs inside the Honesty Cafe, a small little cafe near the port in Ivana, Batanes. Joe and Elena own this place and because they were so busy with many other chores elsewhere, they often had to leave their little cafe which eventually turned into a self-service cafe, where even the payment for the food, drinks or souvenir items you want to get are done by dropping them into a box just sitting on the countertop. Thus, the birth of Honesty Coffee Shop where Honesty is the Best Policy. Some of the other interesting reminders posted inside the cafe :) 1) Get what you need 2) Please pay for whatever you get 3) If you have no change, knock at the next door. If no one answers, sorry, so you give more than the price. But the Lord will give you more later on. May your tribe increase!"

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Aira Amorsolo

Google

Honesty Coffee Shop in Batanes is a must-visit! The concept of self-service and trust in this shop is so refreshing. You can make your own coffee, grab a snack, and just leave your payment in the box – a true testament to the honesty of the Ivatan people. The place also has a small souvenir shop with local items, all based on the same honesty system. It's a unique and authentic experience that makes you feel connected to the local culture. The coffee is great, and the simple food hits the spot after exploring. Highly recommended!

Ms. Toquero

Google

A self service plus bring your HONESTY to pay ☺️ we came back to this shop 3times every time we are going to ivana. It’s such a good concept a complete honesty old type unique shop no camera no staff. Take what u wanna but log in the book and pay exact cash amount and put it in the honesty box amazing. Good to buy for a souvenirs ❤️

Travel Tan

Google

This Honesty Store is a must visit when in Batanes. This place is so unique because it is unmanned and it relies on the honesty of the visitors. It is a souvenir shop and cafe where most tourists drop by for snacks and for toilet breaks. All items have prices. You choose what you like, list them down on a notebook and drop your exact payment in a box. I got coffee and some small local cake. There were packed rice meals and camote-cue (fried sweet potato) too.

Jekii Valenzuela

Google

Honesty Coffee Shop in Batanes is a delightful spot for coffee lovers. Its unique self-service system and rustic charm create a one-of-a-kind coffee experience. Enjoy a cup of local brew and leave your payment in the trust box – a testament to the honesty of Batanes' residents.

Ronald Surbano

Google

You pay for the item/s that you get. The item/s will have to be noted on the logbook and the exact amount of the payment dropped inside the payment slot. I have not tried purchasing from the coffee shop since I only purchased a ref magnet from their souvenir items. This won't work though on other locations.

Liezel Venezuela-Hostallero

Google

Cute shop located near the Ivana Port. It's called "Honesty coffee shop" because there's no cashier inside. There's a log book where you can write down the items you purchased and a box where you must leave your payment.

Rohan Muralee

Google

Probably the most famous spot on Basco island! And well worth a visit too. Everything is based on honesty - prices are available for all food, drinks and merchandise in the shop. You just have to be honest and leave the right amount in one of several cash deposit boxes. Take plenty of change as there is no-one there to break larger bills for you, but you can also leave extra as a tip if you're feeling generous!

Apollo Vacunador

Google

It was a cute place but whatever you see on the internet is not what it is now. It is an ordinary store like a regular goto but no staff so you should have exact amounts. Good thing they have Gcash option but only Smart works in the area. Picture taking is 50p.

Aira Amorsolo

Google

Honesty Coffee Shop in Batanes is a must-visit! The concept of self-service and trust in this shop is so refreshing. You can make your own coffee, grab a snack, and just leave your payment in the box – a true testament to the honesty of the Ivatan people. The place also has a small souvenir shop with local items, all based on the same honesty system. It's a unique and authentic experience that makes you feel connected to the local culture. The coffee is great, and the simple food hits the spot after exploring. Highly recommended!

Ms. Toquero

Google

A self service plus bring your HONESTY to pay ☺️ we came back to this shop 3times every time we are going to ivana. It’s such a good concept a complete honesty old type unique shop no camera no staff. Take what u wanna but log in the book and pay exact cash amount and put it in the honesty box amazing. Good to buy for a souvenirs ❤️

Travel Tan

Google

This Honesty Store is a must visit when in Batanes. This place is so unique because it is unmanned and it relies on the honesty of the visitors. It is a souvenir shop and cafe where most tourists drop by for snacks and for toilet breaks. All items have prices. You choose what you like, list them down on a notebook and drop your exact payment in a box. I got coffee and some small local cake. There were packed rice meals and camote-cue (fried sweet potato) too.

Jekii Valenzuela

Google

Honesty Coffee Shop in Batanes is a delightful spot for coffee lovers. Its unique self-service system and rustic charm create a one-of-a-kind coffee experience. Enjoy a cup of local brew and leave your payment in the trust box – a testament to the honesty of Batanes' residents.

Ronald Surbano

Google

You pay for the item/s that you get. The item/s will have to be noted on the logbook and the exact amount of the payment dropped inside the payment slot. I have not tried purchasing from the coffee shop since I only purchased a ref magnet from their souvenir items. This won't work though on other locations.

Liezel Venezuela-Hostallero

Google

Cute shop located near the Ivana Port. It's called "Honesty coffee shop" because there's no cashier inside. There's a log book where you can write down the items you purchased and a box where you must leave your payment.

Rohan Muralee

Google

Probably the most famous spot on Basco island! And well worth a visit too. Everything is based on honesty - prices are available for all food, drinks and merchandise in the shop. You just have to be honest and leave the right amount in one of several cash deposit boxes. Take plenty of change as there is no-one there to break larger bills for you, but you can also leave extra as a tip if you're feeling generous!

Apollo Vacunador

Google

It was a cute place but whatever you see on the internet is not what it is now. It is an ordinary store like a regular goto but no staff so you should have exact amounts. Good thing they have Gcash option but only Smart works in the area. Picture taking is 50p.

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