Hello hiver friends! In this post I'm going to show and share to you my experience when we visited one of the viral coffee shops in the Philippines.
Starbucks reserve hiraya is located in Tagaytay City, one of the most popular and visited cities in the Philippines.
Recently, a lot of content creators on various social media and video sharing apps are visiting and making content about it, thus making it a sensation online. As coffee enthusiasts, my friends and I opted to see what the buzz is all about.
These long line of cars are from customers, so while we were still at the parking lot, we already anticipated that there would be a lot of people.
It was almost 12 a.m. when we arrived, but even when it's already late, as expected, there is still a long line of people waiting for their turn to get inside, and everyone is undeniably excited to go in. People of various ages gathered, some are chatting with their friends, and others are taking selfies and groufies, and I even spotted a few vloggers taking videos. I had to hide myself at the back of my friends because I don't want my face to be included in those random videos online and become viral too lol.
It took more than 30 minutes of waiting before our group was accomodated inside. Good thing, I had great company, we were chatting and laughing at our shenanigans, so thirty minutes passed by so quickly.
Finally we're inside!
While some of my friends are already at the counter giving our orders to the barista, the kids and I took our time taking selfies and striking poses to capture the moment.
The interiors of the cafe has luxurious feels to it and the ambiance is cozy, with warm lighting and comfortable seating.
We settled down and chatted while waiting for our orders.
It took some time for our orders to come so while they are chatting with each other, I decided to explore the place and see what the cafe has to offer outside. And oh! I gasp with awe as I saw the view. The real showstopper made its presence known:
The nighttime silhouette of the Taal Volcano loomed over the landscape, serene yet imposing, as if standing watch over the entire lake. The city lights from below added special effects to the view. I've already witnessed the beauty of Taal volcano during the day and I must say that it is really stunning, but there’s something surreal about seeing it at night, under the moonlight.
Of course, I can't miss the chance to strike a pose for memorabilia.
After a few more moments of waiting, our drinks finally arrived!
Since, we need to wake up at 7 am, some of us opted for non-coffee beverages. Sweet pomegranate tea for the kids and the rest still enjoyed their frappuccinos, caramel macchiato, hot americano.
As a matcha lover, I chose to indulge myself in this matcha-strawberry frappe along with other two friends who are also fans of matcha. Well, actually, I just influenced them to join me in getting a matcha frappe (๑ᵔ⤙ᵔ๑).
After seeing in the scenery that Starbucks hiraya reserve offers while enjoying my drink, I finally understood why so many content creators have been flocking the place. This Starbucks branch is not just about coffee, it’s about the experience of unwinding with your loved ones while enjoying the view of one of the Philippines’ most breathtaking natural wonders.
We all went home with a smile on our faces bringing with us another treasured memory. This has been added to my archive of fun experiences I have with my friends who are like family to me.
My, that's how famous that SB Hiraya keneme, ang tagal nang waiting time. And 12am? Grabi, open sila 24/7? Its amazing how ready some people are to wait in line for a cup of their drinks. And thats a great experience too for you, for sure. Pero sa totoo lang, parang mas maganda nga na gandang oras pumunta, coz I love the night view. 😻
Tingin ko maganda rin siya and very aesthetic ang feels when you visit during the day. But I must say, the night view is next level. Kaya di mo rin talaga masisisi mga tao na nakapila pa rin kahit dis oras na ng gabi, just like us haha actually mga bata ang nag aya pumunta kami and the adults are more than happy to grant their wish 😅
Wow, what a memorable place to visit; this place looks beautiful and inviting, right from the doorstep to the inside, and the breathtaking landscape on the outside.
What a beautiful post to start my day with; thank you for sharing. !LUV
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Thank you for dropping by! I’m happy to know that this post brought a bit of beauty to your morning. It means a lot that you find it a lovely way to start the day. This place truly is something special, with so much charm from the doorstep to the stunning landscape beyond. It’s wonderful to be able to share that feeling and start the day on such a positive note together. Thanks for your kind words and for the Luv 🩵
You are welcome 🤗 keep on rocking hive😊
Now I see why there are lots of people there.
The place is so cool and amazing.
The view is lovely.
The scenery, the decorations, so wonderful.
The photos you shared are beautiful.
Those beautiful smiles on your face and that of your friends and the kids are so lovely.
The memory created will forever be appreciated.
Thank you for taking the time to read this post! I’m happy that you enjoyed the photos and could feel the joy through them. Moments like these are priceless, and I’m grateful to be able to share them with you. 😁
That's true.
You are welcome dear 😊
Wow, nice experience you had in that coffee shop. It has good decorations and good views, and as you said, there's something in the night view that makes it surreal and magical.
Here were I live we doesn't have something like that because I live in a small town. I have to travel a couple hours to visit a place like that.
Happy to know that you enjoyed this post. There really was something magical about that place, especially at night—it just had this cozy, enchanting vibe.
I hope you get a chance to visit a spot like this soon because those little escapes are the best ❤️ It was also not that easy for us to travel here, actually we live 4 hours away from this city. We were just on a weekend trip and happened to be nearby so we were able to visit.
The photo of the volcano is beautiful, without a doubt a wonderful spectacle that is priceless. What a wonderful experience you had with your loved ones.
Thanks for sharing your experience with us.☕
Excellent day.
Thanks for taking the time to read this post as well 😁 I'm happy to be able to share this wonderful moment with my internet friends ❤️
It looks like a beautiful place, thank you for sharing.❤️
It is much more beautiful in person than what my camera captured. Thanks for dropping by 💖
Wow!!! 👍🌹
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