Yardstick Coffee | Legazpi Village

I love that they made this place big as their coffee is really great! I tried the Legazpi coffee exclusives, Coco Loco and Bittersweet Symphony, and these coffee blends are uniquely good! They also serve the orders fast considering the flow of people in the cafe. It's not the hype that made this cafe busy but the flavors are really good! We'll surely keep coming back for more.

We tried this coffee shop after 2023 ends, and I would say it's definitely worth the visit. Their coffee really tastes so good!!! It pales in comparison with SB's or any other coffee shops we've been to. I tried their sea salt latte, and it didn't disappoint. You could really tell the coffee's organic flavor profile, and you could tell it was not diluted by excess ice or flavorings. One thing I noticed though is the quality of their cup. It's obviously made out of low-quality disposable thin plastic. Another bummer I would say is their service. We felt like the cashier and the other staff were not accommodating compared to other cafes. The cashier didn't even bother greeting us or saying thank you. No smile whatsoever. Nada. Mind you, the queue wasn't even that long that time. There's also that air of disinterest and dissatisfaction among their baristas. Seems like they are bored or sad for a reason. Also seems like they have an English-only policy here. We were talking to the cashier in Filipino but he kept on answering in English. Just kinda feels off and intimidating. Their comfort room is also nowhere to be found. Seems like it's outside their premises or whatever. I asked the other guy, and he instructed me well, but I couldn't find it. The one he told me seems like a completely different building altogether. They're pet friendly though. We saw someone with her dog in the shop. There were also enough seats and tables available. Just wasn't able to take pictures of them. (I'll just add when I come back). They also have coffee supplies on display, from coffee machines to coffee beans, but I doubt anyone's interested to accommodate your inquiries anyway. I heard their MOA store is a lot more accommodating than this. My friend even told me he was asked which coffee blends/single origin beans he would want for his order; something that we didn't experience in their Makati store. It was a decent experience anyway. Just felt like it could have been better.

Good Coffee is a given for yardstick. They have a wide selection of beans for latte and black options. I usually check out their cold brews because they sometimes feature some of their special/limited beans at a very good price. This time I ordered their grilled cheese, which I rate as 4stars only because although it hits that greasy spot, it feel a bit short in terms of tastiness and the tomato sauce was a bit runny. It's a good place to do some work, with an abundance of work-friendly seating for solo work and even more collaborative meetings. I chose a more pocket seat away from the noise to have more concentration. They have power outlets too in some of the seating areas, just check with the staff. Definitely coming back to to try the other new food options which I haven't tried, and of course, their coffee!

Yardstick always has incredible coffee and creative drinks. Their food options are also great - lemon curd waffles are my fave! If you get coffee for home you haveeeeee to try their Golden Ticket blend. Def a hangout spot vs a quiet work spot - the level of foot traffic they get keeps it on the noisier side. Attentive staff and great hospitality.