Interview by Rea Gierran | Photos by Rhed Joson
MAKATI CITY – With the onset of art galleries and restaurants flocking the streets of Poblacion, there’s no denying that the old downtown in Makati is slowly becoming the nouvelle food and creative hub in the metro. Commune adds to Poblacion’s long list of must-visit places. Formerly located at the busy street of Salcedo Village, this cafe and bar, which boasts of everything local, now moved to Polaris Street corner Durban. Dig in as self-confessed coffee geek and one of the founders, Ros Juan, tours adobo magazine in Commune.
Commune Founders: Inigo Alvero, Ros Juan, and Mickey Garcia
Their best-sellers: Commune Salad, Croque Madame, Nachos and Grilled Cheese. Save Apple Pies for dessert!
Commune only serves local coffee products, this handcrafted coffee, is made from 100% Arabica beans from Benguet
Resident barista, Mix Quioge showed us how manual brewing is done in their slow bar, using Chemex
With an open space in the balcony, their second floor can cater up to 100pax
This piece is the first chalk artwork ever created by Kay Aranzanso
Aside from serving local beverage, Commune’s interior is also locally made. Ros swears 98% of the furniture is native
Commune is located at Polaris Street cor. Durban Streets, Poblacion, Makati. They’re open from 8am-12mn from Mondays to Saturdays, and 11am-7pm during Sundays. Follow their IG/Snapchat: communeph.
