"One hot Cafe Americano, please, no sugar or cream."
My soft voice echoed louder than usual against bird song and the occasional engine sound of the ultralight aircraft passing overhead. The friendly staff took in our breakfast order and my much-awaited liquid fuel.
We flew in and traveled 6 hours by bus from Davao City the night before to spend a few days in Mati, Davao Oriental, south of the Philippines. Please check out my previous post where I narrated the flight mishaps, how we got here, and where it is located.
The coffee shop is tucked nicely behind the roadside fence next to the driving range of Don Paco Rocamora Golf & Country Club.
We stayed in the aviation quarters of Mindanao Saga Flying Club within the Country Club property right at the back of this 9-hole golf course. It is connected to an arch gateway where you'll find a series of hangars and a massive airstrip equipped with its control tower. Ultralight flying was our main agenda on this trip but I'll share that in another post.
The direct views of the golf course's vast green terrain from the coffee shop make it special. Nature plays a part in the whole experience while it carries a military theme consistent with the name.
The space oozed with masculinity. It paints a picture of what a colonel's private club space would look like, adorned with his Harley Davidson motorbike and boy toys. The choice of materials and accessories reflected foreign styles captured during his military tours overseas and sentimental ornaments from his glory days.
The ambiance was warm and welcoming. It didn't feel too exclusive and that vibe carried on with the friendliness of the country club members, the management, and the staff.
@iamyohann was undecided about which breakfast to pick. I was all good as long as I had my cup of joe. They shared a plate while I ordered one of the Filipino Breakfasts, corned beef with egg and garlic rice. They allowed me to take a sneak peek of the kitchen and it's well sanitized and super clean. The washroom is consistent with the cleanliness as well and quite spacious.
In case you're in the area, here are the details:
The Colonel's Coffee
Don Paco Rocamora Golf & Country Club
Mati, Davao Oriental, Philippines
Opening Hours: Mondays - Sundays 8 AM to 10 PM
Overall, whether you're a golfer or a non-member, it's worth a visit when you're in the area.
The Coffee Shop Prompt 57
What I enjoy about going out for coffee versus making it at home is that I don't have to wash the coffee filter and cafetière nor clean the coffee machine 😂 especially when I'm the only one drinking coffee at home.
I love coffee shops that are surrounded by nature, like Colonel's Coffee. There's nothing better than enjoying every sip with a view or being embraced by trees and greenery.
Imagine taking a stroll in our coastal village on a hot summer day. The sun is shining bright, and you can feel the warmth on your skin and the sweat running down your back. I don't enjoy drinking coffee under humid heat. Rest assured, there are some cozy coffee shops around with air-conditioning where you can chill and enjoy your favorite drink while escaping the heat with nature views. Sounds tempting, doesn't it? I'll feature some of them soon.
What about you, do you prefer going out for coffee or making it at home?
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Hehe! In this case, it's not a bad thing because it's appealing with many touches that I like. The clean cuts and minimalist colour scheme are suitable, with no frills. Imagine if the decor was girly in pink😆... that would conflict with the name.
I haven't had corned beef in ages. It's popular in Jamaica too, but I've always preferred it served cold in a sandwich rather than cooked with rice, similar to how they do it in the Philippines. I liked it was lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and hot sauce. Now you have me wanting to go and buy some 😋
The coffee looks strong and I do not doubt that the taste was good. I've always had great coffee from different regions in the Philippines.
It's great to see Anaïs, she's so much taller 😍
Hi Milly, good morning! The decor of this place perfectly matches its name. Haha, I suddenly had a funny vision of pink cushions and rose chandeliers here.
The coffee served here originates from Mindanao, and it tastes really good and freshly brewed.
I remember trying the corned beef sandwich somewhere before, and it was quite tasty. Have you ever tried the corned beef omelet? It's usually mixed with onions and sometimes small potato cubes.
Hey Arni, good morning to you!
Haha! That's a funny thought 😆
I don't remember having Mindanao coffee, but I had from many other islands and I particularly liked the one from Baguio.
That corned beef omelette sounds amazing. I must remember to look for a tin of corn beef when I go back to Lidl :)))
I forgot it must be late night there for you 😊
The coffee that you tried, typically from the north (Baguio, Sagada, Mountain Province, etc.), is usually slightly better and less acidic, but the one you had was also good. I asked the lady where it was from, but I can't remember if it was from Mt Kitanglad of Bukidnon or Mt. Apo in Davao.
Oh yes, ahh I miss Lidl. I'd love to hear about how the corned beef omelet turns out when you try it.
Ah, Bantayan Island has great coffee too.
Yeah, I'll tell you about the my corn beef experiments :)
Why have I never tried the Bantayan Island coffee before? 😮 Will look it up, thanks for the tip.
Yeah, I'm sure I used to get it from Gaisano, and another island close to Cebu.
Hello @cinnccf, thanks, I am raising my coffee mug to that 😊
Hello! It is a beautiful place😍 without a doubt the ideal place to enjoy a good coffee in excellent company! Greetings 💖
Hello Marcelys, the golf course reminded me so much of the golf course we used to escape to through a hole in the wall when we were kids. It's nice to be able to enjoy coffee in a different environment, especially in the company of family and friends. Have a lovely day!
I was fascinated by the decoration of the place. Me encantaría pasar un momento es el lugar y disfrutar de un delicioso café.
Thanks for sharing your experience with us.
Good day
Hello @rinconpoetico7, I love the little details and accessories. I forgot to mention they sell their coffee too.
Have a beautiful day!
Hey Gurl! The Golf and Coffee being clubbed together seems like such a unique experience. I must say as a coffee planter, I get to meet many men planters. Rarely any women planters. But ever place I’ve been to hasn’t oozed with masculinity it’s always their wife’s, daughters or mothers who have a bigger hand in making a beautiful cafe or club. This just made my day because it’s a beautiful spot to show are the hardworking man and the things he has for his leisure. ⛳️
What an awesome career path and business you have chosen! I noticed families as well with their kids at the driving range, most of these families are plantation owners after casually talking to some of them, while others are business owners from the city. This region is known for agriculture blessed with bountiful natural resources. It was quite interesting to see a different cafe environment.
Hi friend @discoveringarni wow! What a vibrant place. It seems very luxurious too.
Enjoying coffee with such a vibe seems so cool.
My love and greetings to your beloved daughter and husband. Take care, happy weekend:)
Hi Praditya! How are you doing? It was an interesting environment, so peaceful. I just logged in now after a long weekend away from the laptop. Thank you and I hope you had a lovely weekend as well!
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