Cafe Anahaw Discovery, The New Cafe In Town

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12 March 2025

Due to some circumstances at work, my inner peace has been distracted recently, so each time I feel this way, I step out of the house and find comfort in other things at any cost.

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When stressed, I find comfort in food and traveling. However, due to my hometown's limited cafes and tourist destinations, I seldom go out to travel and unwind. Yesterday, while strolling around on a motorcycle to look for a place to dine in, we stumbled upon a cafe at the corner of the street just below my alma mater, elementary school.

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It is actually just a walking distance away from Tasteful Table, the very first cafe in town we visited. Exploring the town is really great for finding some hidden gems.

Cafe Anahaw was founded in 2024, but it was my first time seeing the cafe in the area. The term anahaw, by the way, is a type of palm tree known for its large, fan-shaped leaves. It is often used in the Philippines for roofing, handicrafts, and plant decorations in a pot.

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My little niece eagerly entered the place, knowing she would experience a new atmosphere and taste some food again. The cafe has an alfresco dining area, but we chose the inside part since it was air-conditioned and more comfortable.

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Upon entering, I expected to see some anahaw decorations, hence its name, but there wasn't. Instead, I saw a cozy contemporary minimalist interior featuring neutral tones (black, white, and gray), which were complemented by wooden elements and artistic paintings.

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On the left are wooden high tables and stools that create a cozy, space-efficient seating arrangement.

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Pendant lamps in black and white and hanging plant decor with LED lighting provide a stylish contrast and a warm glow.

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And, of course, the paintings caught my attention because I always look forward to seeing artwork in a place, especially in cafes. The colorful paintings showing birds and scenic landscapes of Venetian gondolas and sunset skies create an artistic environment perfect for a photoshoot backdrop.

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Unlike Cameo Cafe, which we also visited recently, Cafe Anahaw offers a broader selection of food, including breakfast, snacks, coffee, and rice meals.

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While waiting for our orders, we took the chance to take some souvenir shots, and my niece seemed to love the place as she kept wandering around the tiny spaces. Fortunately, the customers before us had already left, so we owned the place for a while.

We ordered a plate of pepperoni pizza, sweet potato fries for my niece, and a pitcher of iced tea, which was reasonably priced. We wanted to order some cold-bubbled milk tea, but the cafe didn't have it on the menu. Some choices for a siesta are pasta or burgers and brewed coffee.

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I've noticed that this community has a prompt for this week, so I decided to make this an entry.

#TCSP Prompt

What distinguishes a coffee shop from others in your neighborhood

Honestly, ever since I went back home, I have only been to three coffee shops in my neighborhood. Although, I haven't discovered other cafes and restaurants in our neighborhood yet, so Cafe Anahaw was the best coffee shop I've ever visited.

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Apart from its modern, minimalistic, and artistic designs, the cafe also serves halo-halo, a Filipino iconic dessert made with shaved ice, kaong, sweetened fruits, beans, ice cream, leche flan, and other ingredients. It also serves Filipino hearty dishes such as pansit, sisig, grilled dishes, Shanghai, kare-kare, kaldereta, and humba. These hearty Filipino dishes are usually served during fiestas and special occasions.

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Although sweet potato fries weren't on the menu, the chef prepared some for the little girl, as we requested. Otherwise, my niece won't eat anything since she doesn't eat pizzas, probably just the crust alone, not the toppings and cheese.

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I believe that distinguishes the coffee shop from others in our neighboorhood. To think that it wasn't on the menu, they find a way to serve it because of the little girl. So they used sweet potatoes instead of potatoes. Our town has several farms; some residents plant sweet potatoes in their backyards. So, compared to potatoes, sweet potatoes are cheaper and are easier to find. It was a request granted that I appreciated the most.

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Cafe Anahaw really made a lasting impression on me, not only because of its cozy atmosphere and artistic interior but also because of its hospitality and warmth. Apart from its modern interior and hearty foods, the cafe's chef was ready to meet a simple request, showing real customer hospitality. Little things like these make the dining experience special and show that the shop is more than just a local business.

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Lastly, finding gems such as Cafe Anahaw shows that there is always something to discover and appreciate, even in my own town, which I thought I was already familiar with.

Thanks for your time.


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At least madam may pailan ilang cafe din jan sa town mo. This one looks like a good find too. And how sweet of them to accept request, for the little girl. And she's very munch enjoying her sweet potato fries, so cutie. Their pizza looks good too. Is this a sign naba to buy one 🤤🤤🤤

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bawasan na yang ipon madam, hehe. food trip kayo jan sa lipa, for sure madami magaganda restaurants na unique. masarap tong pizza kc crunchy talga yung crust at yun ang gusto ko, not yung malambot.

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That sounds like a nice family outing, even though not necessarily one that involves consuming coffee. I'm now hungry for pizza, I'll tell you that. It does look cozy and the fact that they're willing to make things to order off the menu is a big plus. :)

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Yes, it was quite bonding. I really like a cafe or restaurant with many options on the menu. We were really surprised when they said they had sweet potato fries instead for my niece.

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Hello there!

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Thank you. Yes, I did check other articles and left comments and upvotes :)

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Such a sweet and cozy scene, sana malapit lang din ako sa mga coffee shops. You have cute company, your niece surely enjoy the foods.

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It was just a small cafe, but really cozy and I liked the menu :) !LADY

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It's interesting how the cafe's name doesn't really reflect the type of decorations, but the restaurant definitely has its own charm. Checking out local spots definitely comes with a bunch of different treats, and your story makes me want to do something like that too. Looking forward to seeing more of your cafe hopping adventures!

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Exactly, there weren't Anahaw designs inside. Maybe there's a reason why they named the cafe like that. Thanks for dropping by and I wish to see you around :)
!LADY

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Either way, it seems that it is a lovely cafe to visit. :)

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What a charming find! It seems Cafe Anahaw is really a treasure in your region. I adore the warm feeling, the creative décor, and the way they went out of their way to meet the requirements of your niece. Businesses that value customer service and friendliness are always inspiring to find.

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True. Sometimes, what matters isn't the menu or services of a place, but the hospitality and warmth.
!PIZZA

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Very well said. Thank you for the Pizza!

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I love those corners that almost nobody knows and where you can share a good coffee and company.

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The pizza looks absolutely tasty!!

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Cute cafe :). I hope I’ll visit someday!

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Nothing beats the power of food when it comes to relieving stress haha🤩

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Haha, yes! Especially the comforting foods like those 🤗

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The painting was all nice and adds attraction on the design of the cafe. Your niece was adorable.

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Every day we discover interesting places to spend a pleasant time and escape from daily stress. It's a very nice place, I really liked the decor, and the pizza looked delicious.

Thanks for sharing your experience with us.☕

Excellent day.

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The cafe' is cozy with those warm lighting. The paintings adds more charm that creates artistic view. A perfect place to have a good cup of coffee.

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The place looks nice and how amazing it is that they went the extra mile to cater to your niece's request💗 Sarap din ng sweet potato fries :)

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