K-pop-themed cafes and milk tea shops to visit to release your inner fan
One of the best things about being a K-pop fan is being able to fangirl/fanboy with your fellow moots and share all the amazing things about your ultimate bias group. And where better to celebrate it than Korean or K-pop-themed cafes and shops scattered all over Luzon?
But because of the global pandemic, being able to meet up with your besties and exchanging photo cards isn't as accessible as it was before. Add to the fact that there are social distancing protocols that we have to adhere to. Sometimes you have to resort to staying at home while gushing about your favorite K-pop groups online.
Thankfully, a few coffee shops and restaurants have re-opened for businesses while others delved into the world of delivery to allow you the power to have the same cup-sleeve feel while remaining safe from COVID.
Here are some K-pop-themed shops where you can fangirl or fanboy while being safe during this time.
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1. Sincerely, Shawols Cafe
Location: 9014 Jakar Building, Buhay na Tubig Rd., Palico IV, Imus, Cavite
If you're a big fan of hits like “Replay,” “Ring Ding Dong,” “1 of 1” by the Princes of K-pop SHINee, then you better visit Sincerely, Shawols Café located in Imus, Cavite.
Sincerely, Shawols Cafe was established last 2019 by owner Larizza Camille Pasao, a SHAWOL, who wants to share her love for the SM Entertainment boy group with fellow moots.
Inside, you will find a collection of CDs, merchandise, banners, and posters of Onew, Jonghyun, Key, Minho, and Taemin scattered all around the quaint café.
Their menu is also heavily influenced by SHINee as a few items are named after the boys' nicknames, hit songs, and so much more. We personally would like to try the Criminal Velvet and Jinkibunny drinks as we hear they are among the few crowd pleasers!
During this time, Sincerely, Shawols Cafe is open from Mondays to Sundays from 8 AM to 5 PM, and is open for delivery thru Angkas, Lalamove, Mr. Speedy, or Grab. Take a look at their menu on their official Facebook account.
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2. Purple 7
Location: 2nd Floor, NBC Square, Congressional Ave., Quezon City
If you've been converted as a Filipino ARMY in the past couple of months and dream of visiting Seoul once this whole pandemic is over, well, fret not because you can always turn to Purple 7 Cafe.
Purple 7 is a cafe located in Quezon City, where fans can treat themselves to everything BTS. Every corner of this little spot in Quezon City is plastered with images and posters by the Grammy-nominated artist.
They also have a photo booth corner lined with the official merchandise of BTS that they update from time to time, so ARMYs have something new to look forward to every time they visit.
Food choices are also just as varied, including bite-sized cookies, tin-can cakes, several kinds of pasta, fruit teas, and bottled drinks that range from PhP120 up to PhP790.
As of this writing, Purple 7 mandates stringent guidelines during the pandemic as they are not accepting customers blow 18 years old. Takeout customers are welcome from 1-3 PM only, while dine-in customers are waited from 3-6 PM only. For their complete set of guidelines, check out their Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/purple7cafe/).
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3. Elfinitea
Location: Brgy. Suclayin, Baler, Aurora
Who would've thought that in a beachy spot like Baler lies a milk tea place for ELFs to come together and gush about Super Junior?
Opened by Clarette Faye Viz in 2019, Elfinitea is a bubble tea shop dedicated to the OT15 members of the legendary boy group. Inside, the interiors are designed to complement the Super Junior color of pearl sapphire blue and the many posters and photo cards.
Apart from selling milk tea, Elfinitea also offers combo meal items named after the Super Junior members' fan names, so you're sure to easily spot your moot the first (or next) time you visit here!
During this time, Elfinitea is open from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily to welcome customers far and wide. Visit their Facebook Page for more info.
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4. Chingu Dachi Cafe+
Location: 3388 Magsaysay Blvd. Sta. Mesa, Manila
The owners of the K-pop merch store Chingu Dachi proudly bring you a Korean cafe and K-pop store where you can sip and shop to your heart's content!
The Chingu Dachi Cafe+ is the extension of the popular online store located in Sta. Mesa Manila perfect for those who belong in the multi-fandom club! Whether you are a BLINK and a ReVeluv, an IGOT7, and an NCTzen at the same time, you're sure to find your balance here.
Like their merchandise collection, you can also find a wide range of menu items here, from coffee to smoothies to milk teas that are both yummy and IG-worthy.
Chingu Dachi Cafe+ is open from 11 AM to 8 PM from Tuesdays to Sundays only. For more information, check out their Facebook page.
Who would've thought that cafes and milk tea shops could get any better! We know you love a good cup of coffee, but if you add a dash of your bias groups in the mix, the amount of energy you'll exude will trump any caffeine available in the market.
Which one of these K-pop themed shops would you choose to visit first? If we missed any, let us know so we can add them to the list!
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