Neighborhood Cafe

CLASSIC BRUNCH WITH A FILIPINO TWIST

At Neighborhood Café, you’ll find a delicious fusion of American brunch staples, Filipino favorites and elements of other Asian cuisines. The drink menu alone will have your head spinning with intriguing options, from classic espresso drinks to unexpected flavors to specialty milk teas and more. You can take your order to-go, but if you have the time to sit down for a meal or sip your beverage, there’s plenty of space to enjoy it.NEED TO KNOW:

SIGNATURE DISHES: Many of the dishes feature longanisa, a type of sausage that’s very popular in the Philippines. Neighborhood Café’s is made in-house with ground pork and a“secret blend of seasonings. Enjoy longanisa with ube biscuits and gravy, or a “Silog Plate” with eggs and garlic fried rice. There are also plenty of hearty options for brunch or lunch, like the Lechon Burrito, made with fried pork belly, or a chopped cheese sandwich.


ECLECTIC DRINK MENU: While you can’t go wrong with a classic drip or house-brewed Vietnamese iced coffee, there are tons of flavors to choose from. Popular options include the ube latte, black sesame latte. There are also specialty milk teas like the “Biko Pandan” made with black tea, coconut milk, black sesame and handcrafted brown sugar topped with pandan cream.


SAVORY SWEETS: Choose from great options like banana bread french toast and mini pancakes topped with pandan cream. (Pandan, a common ingredient in Southeast Asian cuisine that’s derived from the pandanus plant, has a subtle taste that’s sweet and slightly nutty).


THE VIBE:
This quaint café has sleek, minimalist design, with lush plants overhead. There are plenty of tables, including a few outside for warmer days.

GOOD TO KNOW:

SEASONAL SPECIALS: The owners are constantly rolling out fun, seasonal specials. For instance, “Kalabasa Spice Latte” made with real pumpkin, or a “Corn Brûlée Latte” made with corn milk, corn cream and espresso for fall. Check the business’s Instagram to stay up-to-date with their newest releases.


BEVERAGE FLIGHTS: You’d be forgiven for feeling indecisive about your drink order. Luckily, you have the option of ordering a flight, so you can enjoy a small taste of several different drinks.