From ceremonial blends to soft-serve swirls, here’s where matcha lovers should head next.
DC Brew Café
DC Brew stands out with its extensive Matcha Series that caters to all moods, from indulgent to refreshing. Whether you want your matcha creamy, chocolatey, fruity, or iced, this café is a top-tier go-to.
What to Order:
• Classic Matcha Latte
• Choco Matcha Smoothie
• Matcha Espresso Frappe
• Strawberry Matcha
How to Get There:
Location: Rover Building, Calindagan, Dumaguete City
By car: navigate to DC Brew Café in the Rover Building via Waze. Parking is available nearby.
By commute: take a tricycle to Calindagan and ask the driver to drop you off at the Rover Building.
Other Information:
Operating hours: 1:00 PM – 12:00 MN (Mon–Fri) | 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Sat)
Instagram: @dc.brew
Facebook: DC Brew Café
Yvan Café
A quiet favorite for students and sweet tooths, Yvan Café is best known for its frozen matcha offerings. Their twist on froyo and soft serve brings a new way to enjoy matcha on a warm Dumaguete day.
What to Order:
• Matcha Twist Froyo
• Matcha Soft Serve
• Matcha Latte
How to Get There:
Location: Hibbard Avenue, Barangay Piapi, Dumaguete City
By car: search for Yvan Café along Hibbard Avenue. Limited roadside parking is available.
By commute: ride a tricycle to Piapi and ask for the café near the Silliman Farm area.
Other Information:
Instagram: @yvancafe
Facebook: Yvan
Onchō Café
Onchō Café is a haven for matcha purists. They offer ceremonial-grade matcha, with drinks named after the regions where matcha is grown. It’s the kind of café where you savor the experience slowly.
What to Order:
• Kyoto
• Haru
• Aichi
• Pair with Spam or Bacon Rice Bowls
How to Get There:
Location: Ipil Street, Daro, Dumaguete City
By car: search Onchō Café on Waze and head to Ipil Street, Daro. Street parking is available.
By commute: take a tricycle to Daro and mention the café near Dumaguete Science High School or Petron.
Other Information:
Hours: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Monday to Saturday)
Instagram: @onchocafe
Facebook: Onchō Café
Kava Café
Kava keeps things minimal and modern. Ideal for those seeking a peaceful environment and clean flavors, the café offers both caffeinated and non-caffeinated matcha options to suit every mood.
What to Order:
• Dirty Matcha (with espresso)
• Non-Caffeinated Iced Matcha Latte
How to Get There:
Location: Hibbard Avenue, Barangay Bantayan, Dumaguete City
By car: search Kava Café Dumaguete on Waze. It’s along Hibbard Avenue near Gabby’s Bed & Breakfast.
By commute: take a tricycle bound for Bantayan and ask the driver to drop you off at Kava Café
Other Information:
Operating hours: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM (Daily)
Instagram: @kavadgte
Facebook: Kava
Dumaguete’s matcha cafés are more than places to get a drink, they’re carefully crafted spaces where flavor meets atmosphere. Whether you’re in the mood for ceremonial-grade purity or a cool twist on tradition, these four cafés offer a full spectrum of matcha experiences worth sipping on.
