The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

Kadir Bal

1.0

My reviews are based on my own experiences therefore; they are facts A caramel macchiatto for 30 freaking minutes! It wasn't even queuing. This happened more than 1 time okay?Squatters paradise too. Though this store looks brighter than the one in Robinson's.I used to like the salad. But meh......you guys gotta step it up.

Almira Wiliandy

4.0

I love this little spot in Ortigas especially on weekends like this.This CBTL branch in Ortigas Park is one of the oldest I've seen, I think it's been almost ten years old but it remains practically the same.However, it was actually my first time to get in here. I caught their most recent "Find Your Matcha" offering which includes, of course, all-matcha drinks.Of the "big three" international coffee house chains - Starbucks, Costa Coffee and The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf - I had yet to try CBTL's matcha stuff. Starbucks still has the best hot matcha latte, while Costa's is so-so.So this newest offering from CBTL was a good opportunity for me to see if their matcha stuff would be any good.I always think that a hot matcha drink is the ultimate benchmark of a matcha's goodness and authenticity. So I went for the hot first, the Matcha Macchiato (Small, ₱155). I wanted only a chocolate chip cookie so I ordered it too (₱75).Their Matcha Macchiato was all right, but it was not the "deep" kind of matcha that I was expecting. As I was finishing the cup, the coffee flavor came to the fore much more than the matcha.I loved CBTL's chocolate chip cookie! Although it didn't look like it had lots of chocolate chips, after my first bite of it I could see those chocolate chips oozing out of the cookie itself.Next time I will try their other matcha stuff like the raspberry flavored matcha drink and matcha affogato.I just loved the ambiance of this place. This branch has two floors (although the second floor was closed off when I was there), and also offers outdoor seating. Service was quick.

Laurenlim9

2.0

Very disappointed with the Matcha chocolate cake. Cake is very dry and cream tastes weird. Seems like it has been on display for more than a week. Not worth its price.

Rae Homes

1.0

The spot is a very nice place to stay and to hang out in and have coffee. The coffee is still better than Starbucks however the staff here aren't as friendly and as accommodating compared to other Coffee Bean and Tea leaf branches. You can the best coffee and shop but if you have unfriendly staffs, then you just negate everything that is pleasant about your coffee shop

Alex Ong Kiam Wooi

3.0

Good cool place to study work or have a peaceful cup of coffee or tea. Well lit interior. The balcony is a good place to stay during the day to avoid the heat of the sun. There are limited plugs available so having an extension chord can be handy. Not bad selection of tea and coffee.

Inderaiin

3.0

Tried the newly introduced Hazelnut Chocolate, it was good! Nutty in the way you'd expect but the coffee tastes was still there. Great place to hang out and the food is pretty standard for the CBTL shops however if you want to work here with your laptop or phone you definitely have to fight someone for an outlet. The two levels have two free standing outlets each (placed near specific tables) and an outlet in the floor near the stools in the upper level. So bring an extension cord if you wanna work here becasue based on experience people don't mind sharing but the timing has to be right.

Feliz Widjaja

4.0

Nice place to stay if you want to study, or do some work stuff. They have free WiFi connection for those who have cbtlf card. Their cold brewed coffee are a must try if you want to be awake.

Marlin Suwardi

5.0

As expected of a coffee shop, the service is fast, the staff is friendly, and the food and coffee taste good. The location is just right, it stands in the middle of the busy offices in ortigas. Perfect for lunch or just passing the time. The newly renovated glass design is also very welcoming. A recommended location for anyone looking to relax and enjoy coffee.

Astri Damayanti

4.0

Ambience:An abundance of dine-in space is available. There are so many seats on both sides of the branch and the branch itself is two floors. High chairs are also near the bar in case you want to wait there or even talk to the baristas. Wi-Fi's available with a decent speed for down and uploads, but it's not exactly that quick. But since it's free, you're basically all set! A slight hassle would be the restroom because it's located outside and you'll always have to get and return the key to the handoff counter.Beverage:I accidentally got the African Sunrise Tea instead of the African Sunrise Tea Latte. The flavor was there but the latte's much better because I like my beverage to be creamy. At least it kept me warm beverage the branch was freezing cold downstairs.Service:They asked if I wanted something to eat and I received a good, detailed explanation about how Cold Brew is prepared.

Alyssa Kim Fernandez

4.0

There are a number of CBTL branches scattered all over Ortigas, but what I love the most about this branch is that it's slightly detached from the crazy congestion of said area. Located at the edge of Ortigas Park, it offers a silent sanctuary to those seeking for a few minutes of alone time amidst a busy corporate environment, ideal for introverts like me 😊One afternoon, a few days before Christmas, I had an alone-time lunch here. I ordered their Break O' Day, upgraded the free coffee that came with it to a hot latte, and with my book in hand, situated myself on a perfect corner seat at the second floor, by the window.So on to the food. My brunch was composed of fluffy eggs, a bagel, 2 chicken sausages (which was worth PHP50 more, something I unfortunately wasn't informed of), a tiny portion of salad, and cream cheese and jam for the bagel. I love breakfast food so I enjoyed my meal. Customer service-wise, their staff was still lively and friendly although the place was relatively packed as compared to usual. My food took quite a while before it was served, but good thing that I wasn't in a hurry. Otherwise, I would have followed up multiple times. Overall, a great experience from an ambiance, food quality and service standpoint. I will definitely be back!😊