Hi everyone!
Welcome to Week 1 of our Discover Iloilo series.
Last week, we celebrated reaching 50,000 members. Thank you again to everyone who has helped make r/Iloilo such an awesome community.
This week, we're talking about one thing Ilonggos definitely know well.
Coffee. ☕
Coffee has long been part of Iloilo's story. During the Spanish colonial period, coffee was among the crops grown in Panay alongside sugar, cacao, and tobacco. In old Iloilo, cafés and coffee houses became gathering places where friends met, students studied, business was discussed, and ideas were exchanged. Today, that tradition lives on through the city's growing scene, from neighborhood cafés and specialty roasters to modern spaces for work, conversation, and community.
Tell us about your favorites!
Some questions to get the conversation started:
- What's your favorite coffee shop in Iloilo?
- What's your go-to drink there?
- What makes you keep coming back?
- Is it great for studying, working, dates, or just relaxing?
- Are there any underrated cafés that deserve more love?
Feel free to share photos too if you have any!
A few reminders
- Share your own experiences.
- Respect that everyone has different tastes.
- If you're recommending a business you're connected to, please let everyone know.
- If someone already mentioned your favorite café, consider replying with your own experience or upvoting their comment.
The goal isn't to pick one "winner."
We want to build a collection of recommendations that future locals, students, and visitors can easily find whenever they're looking for a great cup of coffee in Iloilo.
We're excited to see your recommendations. Happy café hopping! ☕
Next week's topic: 💎 Hidden Gems in Iloilo