The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

Cem Soysal

Okay am down to my last Php 500 denomination gift certificate (Thanks website for this gift). This probably ends my string of Coffee Bean reviews... for now. I must say it's one of the useful gifts I've received. Who wouldn't use them for quality food and beverage. On top of that, 57 stores to access it. On this visit, I tried two dishes here for the first time. Yes, after a gazillion visits to their branches, I always get the same types. It's only either these 4- Grilled Chicken (which they recently phased out in exchange for Chicken Pesto), Greek Salad with lots of feta cheese, Sardine and Feta Pandesal and the best hot beverage in my opinion, African Sunrise Chai Tea Latte. No cheese for me today as I am still recovering from diarrhea (ooops). Anyway, just proved that cheese doesn't make a dish what it is. The two picks, Tomato and Herb Linguine and Roast Beef were still excellent. The former was so simple yet delicious. The pasta sauce was alive and kicking, the noodles perfectly set. The gourmet sandwich had a tender and succulent beef.

Kurt Gloriani

CBTL's English Breakfast Tea Latte is my drink of choice last Sunday.  First time to have my drink in the "For Here Cup"This is other choice when i deviate from MGTL.   I like how the milk compliments the smooth flavor of the tea. Service was awesome as the barista successfully convinced me to get a swirl card,  good sales pitch! 

Miftahul Kholby

Love that it is located near the cinema. I usually order to go so I can bring my favorite ice blended original mocha to the movies. But today, since I was waiting for someone before the movies I get to stay for a bit. As per signature of cbtl, the place is cozy with it's homey feel. It was quite packed maybe as people were coming and going for their pre or post cinema coffee but muted down. It's like a quiet corner amidst the busy cinema area. Despite having lots of patrons, my coffee was made swiftly. Staff was friendly as well.

Devi Apriliady

- It's located beside the cinema which makes it convenient for anybody who needs coffee before watching a movie.- It's an open-spaced coffee shop so people can watch what you're doing. - It's a tiny space with limited tables and even limited outlets.- If you're a student or if you need to do some laptop work, it would be better if you searched for more suited cafes nearby.- You still have to walk to the Rockwell comfort rooms outside since they don't have their own comfort room (as I said, it is an open-spaced cafe).- The staff here are accommodating.- They need to improve on cleanliness, though. The staff seem to be a bit lazy when it comes to cleaning up tables.- Ambiance isn't as relaxing here since it is too crowded and noisy (it's near the cinema).- This place is more of a to-go/take-out kind of place and not one for staying. So it isn't your usual type of cafe.Disclaimer: That's just my opinion though. There may be a lot who would assert otherwise :-)

Tooper Tupaz

Triple Decker Cheesecake. Hot double chocolate. Hot chocolate. Super love this cake. I'm really into sweets so this is heaven! The only place is crowded most of the time coz it's near the movie house