#Kape Neoncio

I love that my work is just 30 minutes away from home. I get to sleep as late and wake up late J, I don’t need to rush or fight my way into a public transport, no traffic (except Christmas season and road construction) and most important no pollution (a super plus for someone with asthma like me)

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But working outside the metro also means – less to non existing social life (since almost all employees are mostly BAHAY-TRABAHO-BAHAY) and less to none decent place to enjoy a cup of coffee.

Of course if I wanted a decent cup I could always go Starbucks – nearest store is  45 minutes away (SM Dasmariñas, Cavite) and is crowded on most days and if I really want quiet there’s Tagaytay but then I’ll have to travel longer and going home late can be a problem especially if you don’t have your own car.

So yes living and working in the south especially in the “non city” side has its disadvantages.

KAPE NEONCIO

Again the power of the internet. I was randomly browsing google for “coffe shop in G.M.A cavite” hoping to find something new, one hit caught my attention HEYPLACES. I was like a COFFEE SHOP in GMA cavite seriously? 

Wasting no time I went to their FB page to check out out the place – crossing my fingers  and hoping its not another tapsihan place. Their FB page look promising and I cant believe I missed it being only steps away from my Vet’s clinic!

The Place – located near UPHL (university of perpetual help) so unless you’re living near the area or you’re a student of the university one won’t probably know such place exist because there is no visible sign along the road (no  wonder I didn’t notice).

Interior is REAAALLY NICE! I love how well they decorated the place with bits of pieces (mismatch furniture actually) but manage to make the whole place cozy and homey (yes that’s how comfortable it gets).

my Lakwatsera buddies having fun with the reading materials

Choose from their variety of menu

memory wall (owner posted pictures of actual customers)

One major selling point for me was the fact that its not crowded – I usually came after office hours so I guess it’s a good time for me (cant say about the early morning to lunch hours but  I’ve heard they’re quite popular with the students also)

The Food – finally a decent cup of coffee to end my day. I don’t really have high expectation when it comes to local coffee shop but Kape Neoncio exceeded my expectation. I ordered caramel macchiato and honestly I  was expecting a “vending machine” kind of coffee but its surprisingly good :).

must try! canbonara and butter caramel frappe 

another favorite

Their pasta was more than okay. I personally like their Garlic and mushroom pasta. They also offered various Frappes – they even incorporated two of my favorite candies Butter caramel and Haw-haw into their drinks which makes it my favorite.

For a small resto/ café they offered variety of choices from pasta to sandwiches, dessert, tacos, rice/combo  meals the students can enjoy and afford.

The Price – I don’t know about the others but price is quite reasonable (personally speaking). Pasta dishes ranges from Php. 55 while coffee and frappe starts at Php. 75. They even have a budget lunch buffet during Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Besides they serve food in large portions. I ordered dinner one time and was surprise by the large serving.

The Service – ordering food can take some time. Crew is really friendly and accommodating.

Kape Neoncio offers a different dining experience from your usual over the counter food. A place where one can enjoy a good cup of coffee without going to the mall or travelling to Tagaytay, eat and bond with friends over dinner or if you just want a quiet ME time over coffee and dessert I think this is the perfect place to go. :)