When you say café, what usually comes to your mind is that it is just around a 20-30 square meter space offering coffees and some sandwiches with few sweet treats or desserts, a table good for two or four and a longer one beside the café isolated for soloists.
But not with Qaldi Coffee Bar & Cyber Café located in Putatan, Muntinlupa City near the busy area of the city hall and other known commercial establishments and restaurants. Theirs is a spacious two-storey with varieties of tables to choose from, depending on how many with you will dine. These varieties all over what the café is bringing you—good ambience. Whether you want it a romantic engagement with your partner or a special someone, a kin-oriented or a group date with your peeps, or a simple corporate or business meeting, this café makes it an ideal spot to experience a feast or to sustain a simple but great dining experience.
The choice of colors and theme design used makes the interior setting really elegant and classy while the diners outside the cafe will find it relaxing with the fresh air swirling around the area.
Strategically, since it’s launched about five months ago, Qaldi is fast getting the favorite haunt among the coffee lovers within the neighborhood, those from the nearby towns in the locality and from the South. Not to bring up the food trippers coming all the way from the nearby urban centers such as Makati, Pasay, Parañaque and Taguig.
A lot of groups choose to dine in this awesome coffee bar and café not only for a simple get together, but to celebrate special occasions as well since varieties of specialties are being served: from coffees and teas to frappes, from sandwiches to clubhouse sandwiches, and from pastas to rice packages.
Here’s to share my thoughts on the foods we ate during the bloggers night:
Qaldi Frappe
Since it was too hot outside, upon arriving there, I immediately tried their Qaldi Frappe which only cost P 150 for a Kabeer size. Kabeer from what I understand, based from what I observed in their menu catalogue, is the larger version of every serving. For a smaller version, Qaldi called it Sageer and cost around P 85 for frappes. For the Qaldi Frappe I ordered, there’s just one size available which I mentioned earlier as Kabeer. It was really cool and what really amazed me is how do they put different layers of well-blended chocolatey flavor without losing its original taste. When you look at it, it’s like a simple regular float that you usually order from some known fast foods. These floats which are really tempting, but mind you, when you remove the toppings or do not mix its frostings, it will just taste like a regular chocolate drink you that usually take at home. So, I tried to sip from the bottom first without touching the toppings and found out that the taste was really irresistible.
Grilled Egg and Cheese Sandwich
This actually gave me the idea to make my own, but a bit challenged since this Qaldi’s version of Grilled Egg and Cheese sandwich was really powerful. The egg and cheese fillings blend well with the wheat bread and it made my stomach full. Ideal for early diners since it is also good for a power breakfast or even brunch. The cost is P 95.00 per serving and served with crunchy potato chips.
Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich
I was expecting that since it’s a combination of ham and cheese, it’s going to be salty but it’s not! So that fits my taste buds really well. And like the Grilled Egg and Cheese Sandwich, this is another powerful sandwich! Served with crispy potato chips as well, this sandwich cost P 95.00 per serving.
Chicken Clubhouse Sandwich
If you do not want to eat rice but wants to be full yet happy, Qaldi’s chicken clubhouse sandwich is a must try, it only cost P 175.00 per serving together with their thin-crunchy potato chips. The lettuce and cucumber balanced the combination of ham and egg and makes the serving really yummy with their thick and creamy chicken spread with tasty bits of chicken breast.
Sweet Tomato Pasta
As the term implies, it’s a sweet pasta, but well-blended with tomato and will surely be loved by kids as hotdogs are very visible. Served with 2 slices of garlic bread, the serving is pretty much ideal for 2 persons for a platter which cost P 175.00 and P 140.00 for a la carte serving.
Seafood Marinara
I do not eat some kinds of seafoods that’s why I never ordered any seafood pasta in restaurants I had dined with but I bumped into this Qaldi’s mouth-watering Seafood Pasta Marinara. I see shrimps, slices of mushroom, bell pepper strips and bits of meat topped with fresh tomatoes and Parmesan cheese. Dished up with two pieces of garlic bread, I extremely recommend this pasta, which only cost P 215.00 for a platter serving while an a la carte serving will only cost P 185.00.
Classic Pesto
This one I really can’t forget since I love pasta so much! Two thumbs up for I really appreciate how this Qaldi’s Classic Pesto’s recipe was made and how it was priced. Per a la carte serving is only P 145.00 and P 175.00 for a platter serving. I’m not familiar with the ingredients that was used, but I can taste, there’s a lot of varying ingredients mixed with herbs and prepared with olive oil. Topped with Parmesan cheese and served also with two slices of wheat bread in garlic and varieties of herbs, this is a sound-packed meal highly recommended for every health-conscious food trippers!
Aside from appetizing pastas, inviting rice meals is also being served by Qaldi Coffee Bar & Cyber Café.
Five-Spice Beef Rice Meal
Tender beef deeply marinated through a different mixture of five special spices, for me this is Qaldi’s savory version of a classy beef steak. Cost is P 150.00 per serving.
Fish Fillet Rice Meal
Deep-fried coated cream dory fish fillet served also with fresh and succulent tomatoes, lettuce and cucumber with a not so oily mayonnaise dip.
Spicy Chicken with Special Qaldi Sauce
Marinated via chili powder, this spicy chicken meal is attractive with its colorful mixed veggies such as carrots, green peas and corns and taste great with a special sauce made by Qaldi.
Grilled Chicken Breast
Also comes with fresh and crunchy cucumber, tomato and lettuce—Qaldi’s Chicken Breast is another must try if you visit the café.
Greek Pork Belly with Oregano and Special Herbs
Every bit you can find out from the picture, I think the black toppings will intrigue you as well. The pork belly was tenderly cooked and generously topped with oregano and other special herbs made perfect with the mayo dip and fresh vegetables on the side. This is another highly recommended meal for food lovers especially if you are a meat fan.
And of course, a meal won’t be complete without a delicious dessert! Qaldi’s special desserts will surely catch your mouth by not so sweet, but irresistible Blueberry Cheesecake, tempting Chocolate Cake and heavenly Chocolate Mousse. Price for each mini cake ranges from P 175.00 up to P195.00.
Blueberry Cheesecake
Chocolate Mousse
Chocolate Cake
Yummy Cup Cakes are also available for P 95.00 each.
Generally speaking, what I like most of their dishes is that foods are perfectly blended and not salty neither bland or tasteless. Each meal was presented well, and the Berry Sensation Tea is actually ideal since it is refillable for only P 95.00, good for 3-4 persons and the aroma from the selection of different berries is truly comforting and feel like the natural fragrance will stick in my apparel.
So if you are looking for another great place to dine, celebrate a special occasion or merely wants to have a food trip, Qaldi Coffee Bar and Café is a highly recommended restaurant in the south.
About
– Conference room for business meetings and small private gatherings – Amenities – Small Room (good for 5 to 6 persons) – Medium room (good for 6 to 10 persons) – Large Room (good for 10 to 15 persons) – Free use of 40″ LED TV’s (for presentation purposes only) – Free use of laptop computers (for presentations purposes only)
Additional Info about Qaldi Coffee Bar
Hours |
Mon – Wed: 10:00 am – 12:00 am
Thu – Sun: 10:00 am – 2:00 am
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Specialties |
Breakfast
Coffee
Drinks
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Attire | Casual |
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Services |
Takes Reservations
Walk-Ins Welcome
Good For Groups
Take Out
Outdoor Seating
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Parking | Parking Lot |
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Public Transit | Muntinlupa National Road. Near City Hall of Muntinlupa and Puregold Agro. In front of Max’s Restaurant, beside BPI Family Bank.Approx. 1.5 kilometers from Alabang and 3 kilometers from San Pedro Laguna. |
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Payment Options | Cash Only |
Phone | 0915 631 1714 |
qaldi.cafe@gmail.com | |
Website | https://www.facebook.com/letsgoqaldi |
startraci says
Oh my goodness! There is not a single thing on this menu that I would not love! But cafes are among my favorite places, especially if I can sneak away by myself with a good book.
Melissa Cushing says
Everything looks absolutely delicious and so much for a coffee shop! I will visit this shop when I get over there so thank you for sharing with us. The photos look fabulous and I am now hungry 😉
swathiiyer says
This cafe and food sounds really nice. I would love to enjoy a cup of coffee there for sure.
A Nation of Moms says
What a neat cafe. They have a great menu! Sounds like a great place to visit.
MELANIE EDJOURIAN says
This place sounds great. I’d love to try some of those desserts they sound great.
Kathy says
Looks like a great place. I love going to cafes. If I’m ever in the area, I’ll have to check it out. The food looks great.
Marie Gizelle says
The place looks so cozy, and the food so yummy!
Ivan Jose says
I miss going in cafes. I’m sure you enjoyed every moment of you stay in this lovely coffee shop.
Catalina says
wow! What a wonderful place. So perfect to have a relaxing break! The food is so inviting!
Kelli A says
I love little cafes with nice light menu options. this place sounds fantastic
Terri Steffes says
Sounds yummy and like a good place to get a delicious meal. Count me in!
Scarlett Brooklyn says
The dishes sounds great. I love how you described each.
Richelle Escat says
Thanks for sharing about this place. I can’t wait to try their Kabeer frappes.
Chef Dennis says
Wow! The place looks really nice and comfy. The foods are delicious. I can’t wait to visit.
monicasimpson28 says
Looks like a great place. I love when coffee houses have both good coffee and food.
Tara Pittman says
What a nice place for coffee. Their drinks sound delicious.
Amber Myers says
This looks like my kind of cafe. I don’t like coffee so I’d just get tea and a treat!
Konstantina says
I absolutely love the place, decor and manu. Everything looks amazing. Hope I can visit one day.
aisasami says
Wow, that cyber cafe is way better than the Japanese ones. This one you mentioned is so pretty, fancy, and has wonderful food!
World In Eyes says
OMG the food looks so delicious and tasty i mean just look this looks so amazing and lovely..Thanks for sharing the info..The place sounds much amazing…
Mudpiefridays says
OMG Can I just say, I can’t help but drool over the picture! Who would not love to taste this!
Tasheena says
I would love to check out Qaldi’s Cafe. This looks like an amazing experience.
Marjie Mare says
That looks like a cool place to be. I haven’t been anywhere since March and I am enjoying all the great places through posts and pictures.
tweenselmom says
This coffee bar sounds like a nice place with yummy treats, the food looks really tasty and the place sounds relaxing. I’d love to visit this sometime, thanks for sharing this with us!
Ashley K. says
This looks like such a neat place to go! All of the food and desserts look so tasty. The Qaldi Frappe looks like something I would definitely order.
Celebrate Woman (@DiscoverSelf) says
The desserts look really cool. Would like a bite or two!
Kristyn says
I miss my coffee store visits so much! I want everything to open back up fully!
maartjevansandwijk says
Looks like a really cute place to go for lunch!
jonmaldia says
Looks like a great place. The food looks so yummy!
Gervin Khan says
Such a nice place the looks is minimalist and the aura an at home feels like. Great food and dessert they all look so delicious
nancytsocial says
What a delightful place to get together with friends! Beautiful offering and lovely space too.
Krysten (@WeirdGirlBlog) says
Oh man this place looks amazing, the food looks delish. Thanks for sharing this friend!
Brandy says
I love a good coffee bar…I would probably never leave this place if it were local to me!
Marie says
Wow, that is so much more variety than any coffee bar/cyber cafe that I have ever been to. I would love to go there and try all of that food!
Josephine of My Simple Joys says
Nice place! Very spacious! And it is really good that their serve rice meals too! I really hope to check the place one time. 🙂
Lai Gamboa says
wow they serve great foods! I drool looking at the desserts 🙂
Cheanne says
I’m not a coffee person but all the other food are tempting me! Hahaha 🙂
kareen liez datoy (@blessedliez) says
Nkakagutom naman mga pictures nito! It is a good thing that there are a variety of choices for this cafe. Hmmmm…frappe and cakes!
Edel says
Nice place… too far lang for me 🙂 -edel
Ayi says
Grabe, this is making me so hungry! I love the interiors and the food and drinks look so yum too. Sadly, ang layo ko sa Muntinlupa 🙁
Sol Razo says
Yes Ayi, sarap ng foods nila and very affordable, pwd siguro if sasadyain tlga or special occasion 😉
Renz says
Wow, looks like a very neat place to eat and hang out with family!
Nilyn EC Matugas says
It looks like a very nice place! Foods served all look yummy.
Aleigna Tejada says
The pasta, OMG. 😐 I wanna eat!!!
Anna “Mommy Anna” Plaida says
Hope that the parking lot is okay will try this one if I go to MCM 🙂
Sol Razo says
Anna,yes they have a wide parking space outside
Lique Dimayuga says
Wow the food looks yummy. And the interiors look elegant too. Thanks for sharing about this place
thedreamermom says
Perfect for mommies ha hehe. I want to taste their frappe and cheesecake!
Michelle Solee (@michisolee) says
I seldom go to cafe because I’m not a fan of coffee. It is nice to know that this cafe serve rice meals and not just cakes and pastries.