Tag: Desserts and More

City Destination Pinas Food Tourism

Why This Café Is the Next Big Franchise Opportunity for the New Generation

Viajero Kultura Pilipinas

The name “I Want Cofi” was inspired by a simple, everyday craving—the moment when you want something comforting and familiar. While coffee is at the heart of the brand, I Want Cofi was created to be more than just a coffee shop. “It’s a journey in every cup.”

 

At first glance, the cafe may appear as a cute dessert spot where you can hang out and relax. Nonetheless, upon closer inspection, IWantCofi Maginhawa operates a single storefront service similar to one of the Philippines’ largest fast-food restaurants.

 

You can order at the counter, scan its QR code, use the automated machines, all of which offer several options for your convenience, or use the QR code on our secondary photo visual with the IWC Maginhawa logo and address on the lower right of the photo. It’s current, trendy, technological, and intuitive!

 

Definitely, it’s a new storefront with character!

 

IWantCofi Maginhawa is also a fast-food-inspired café enterprise committed to a specific mission. You may enjoy their exceptional and delicious offerings, opt for additional opportunities if you are heavily involved in franchising and interested in advertising and promoting IWantCofi Maginhawa, or both.

 

A mutually beneficial outcome in all circumstances for entrepreneurial minds, motorbike drivers not affiliated with any delivery services, and just about anyone who desires to earn extra.

(Isang kapaki-pakinabang na pagkakataon sa mga utak negosyante, mga driver ng mga motor na hindi konektado sa anumang serbisyo sa delivery, at sa kung sinumang nagnanais na kumita ng dagdag.)

 

Believe me, it’s top-notch marketing savvy! A full-service franchise, a ‘one-stop shop’ right at your fingertips.

 

Moreover, IWantCofi Maginhawa, as a café, operates a POS system unlike any other. By all accounts, it’s modern café comfort. But first, let’s look at what they’re offering!

 

I Want Cofi is a concept that extends beyond coffee. It serves coffee, non-coffee beverages, comfort food, and sweets, making it an all-day café for everyone.

 

First and foremost, they are firm believers that convincing begins with what they provide.

 

Non-coffee offerings include soda juices, fresh juices, frappes, yogurt drinks, and yogurt shakes. Food and desserts include fries, chicken wings, pasta, waffles, and specialty desserts. IWantCofi may add more as it progresses.

 

Mind you, this cafe’s servings are just hefty and delish too!

 

Concept/Theme:

Asian-Filipino Café with Signature Drinks, Frappes & Comfort Food

 

History

I Want Cofi was founded in 2024, with its first location at UG24, Cityland Pasong Tamo, Chino Roces Avenue in Makati City.

 

In December 2025, I Want Cofi held a soft opening for their second location at 176 Maginhawa Street, Diliman, Quezon City. The Maginhawa location is an I Want Cofi Express Shop, which offers quick service, takeout, and delivery options.

 

The moniker “I Want Cofi” was inspired by a simple everyday craving—the desire for something soothing and familiar. While coffee is at the core of the brand, I Want Cofi was designed to be more than just a coffee shop.

 

It's “A Journey in Every Cup.”

 

The people behind the concept are Georgia Gayle Dakokoy, owner. and Bernard Yu, the very unassuming Head of Product Development & Creative of IWantCofi.

 

Ambiance/Art Inspiration of Resto Interior:

The interior design is inspired by modern café aesthetics, with warm, cozy elements. Clean lines, soft lighting, and artistic details create a relaxed and welcoming environment.

 

Resto Format:

Dine-in (8 guests). Takeout (50-100 customers/day), Delivery (GrabFood, Lalamove), Online Ordering (QR code).

Facebook Page: lwantcofi maginhawa

Ordering Link / QR: Available via our digital ordering system: scan the QR at the store, or you can use the QR code found on our secondary photo visual with IWC Maginhawa’s logo and address, Top, on the lower right of the photo.

To pay for general, and particular orders.

 

Price Range:

Php P80 – P250

 

Quirk:

A café that lets you dine, relax, and earn if you’re into business or just aim to add a little something to your pocket.

 

Specialties:

Signature Coffee Drinks – Tokyo Boom Latte, IWC Toffee Dream Latte, Vanilla Espresso, Spanish Latte, and more. Frappes & Ice Drinks – Creamy frappe series, Macadamia Nut Ice Espresso, Brown Sugar Soy Milk. Butterscotch Ice, Espresso, Non-Coffee Drinks, Fruit sodas, juices, specialty cold blends. Comfort Food – IWC Crispy Wings in various flavors.

Menu: Full menu available via QR code or Facebook link with a 10% discount on the first two orders.

View to appreciate!

Check options from their Resto Menu…

 

Where:

176 Maginhawa Diliman Quezon City, Philippines

 

Contact:

Email: iwantcofi@gmail.com

 

Note: For any interest in IWantCofi franchises, you may contact ronnievivar@gmail.com to schedule an online meeting with the owner. IWantCofi management prefers to meet in person once you’ve decided on a franchise acquisition.

 

VIAJERO KULTURA PILIPINAS: FOOD TOURISM—DILIMAN, QUEZON CITY
City Destination Pinas Food Tourism

Purple Vibes Café Marikina—A BTS-Inspired Coffee & Dining Spot

Viajero Kultura Pilipinas

If the K-Pop phenomenon hasn’t caught up to you yet, this special spot in Marikina might convince you to take on that challenge. Located on the 2nd Floor of the GCN Building, 240 NW Narra St., Marikina Heights, Purple Café Marikina will give you just that: an appreciation for BTS and K-Pop, and what it’s like being there and experiencing its special charm.

The concept is the brainchild of Jansen and Felice Chua, a husband-and-wife team who are evidently appreciative admirers of the K-pop group BTS. This youthful couple resolved to put up something that they love most to do. Jansen handles the business side, while Felice, who enjoys cooking and is a fan of BTS, manages the menus and all BTS-related elements. Purple Café Marikina had its soft opening just last year, in April 2024.

Furthermore, the café’s menu food selections are virtually always named after BTS song titles and anything BTS-related.

 

Ambiance/Art Inspiration of Resto Interior:

Purely BTS; A BTS fan club haven! The café also features a cozy al fresco spot located on the café’s side, overlooking the balcony of the GCN Building and Narra Street.

 

Resto Format:

Dine-in, Delivery, Online Availability. The majority of their food offerings are served in generous portions, a plus worth our buck! Open from 7am-11pm daily!

 

Price Range:

Php 80-Php 300. Surprisingly affordable for its hefty and generous food serving options.

 

Quirk:

The café itself is like a clubhouse that serves as a meetup venue for fangirls and fanboys of BTS. The establishment’s charm lies in its adornment of BTS standees and carefully chosen photographs of each member and the group. It’s like being with BTS in real time; It’s simply a photo-op haven for BTS fans!

 

Purple Cafe Marikina also prides itself on being a venue for any BTS milestone here in Marikina. Fangirls and fanboys can rent the place for just a minimal amount to celebrate and view new landmark event updates on BTS, and what-have-you. A pay-per-view kind of thing.

 

Additionally, Purple Café Marikina invests significantly in obtaining viewing rights for BTS events, which are mostly held abroad but can be viewed live at the café! Tickets are sold every time for fans and non-fans. For announcements, you can visit Viajero Kultura Pilipinas, or their FB page website.

Moreover, you can also do karaoke stuff here if you so wish.

 

Specialties:

Beef Bulgogi, Lachimolala (Carbonara), Nachos, Tres Leches Cupcakes, Ube Halaya Cupcake, Mocha Crunch, Suganish Lattè (Spanish Latte), and Run (Grapes, Blueberry, Strawberry).

Also try their Sweet-Style Spaghetti, Lechon Kawali Silog, Oreo Frappe, and Strawberry Frappe.

PCM also looks to the future, and plans to diversify their menu selections as needed.

Something new at Purple Café, try their new Arroz Caldo for merienda.

Check other options from their Resto Menu…

 

Where:

2nd Floor of GCN Building, 240 NW Narra Street, Marikina. At the back of St. Scholastica Marikina.

 

To get from Gateway Mall on Aurora Boulevard to Purple Cafe Marikina  in Marikina, take the LRT-2 from Cubao Station to Santolan Station, then find a jeepney heading to SSS Village (or similar Marikina destinations like Parang or Concepcion), and alight preferably near Meralco or Jollibee Molave, and take a tricycle ride straight. Fare goes around P30. Alternatively, you can take a jeepney or bus directly on Aurora Boulevard that goes to Marikina City, and get off at the nearest stop to Purple Cafe. Exact instructions as the previous apply here.

For your convenience, go straight out back upon entering the GCN Building,  and locate the elevator. Purple Cafe Marikina is on the 2nd floor, near the balcony.

 

Bonus:

Chami, the friendly Shih Tzu, will be there to greet you at the entrance, i.e., if he feels like it. If you see him, be sure to give him a friendly pat.

 

VIAJERO KULTURA PILIPINAS: FOOD TOURISM—MARIKINA