Worth a stop if nearby
The Cooking Dad Coffee Roastery and Cafe
Cavite, Philippines
Why it’s on the route
The Cooking Dad is a roastery café in Imus, Cavite, run by owner and head roaster John Eric Enopia, who placed first runner-up in the home/individual category of the 2026 ASEAN Coffee Roasting Championship in Bangkok. The shelves hold house blends built from Brazilian, Colombian, Kenyan, Costa Rican and Ethiopian coffees, with V60 pour-over on the bar. Pastries come alongside, and the café supports Save the Children Philippines.
At a glance
| Address | |
|---|---|
| Recognition | John Eric Enopia 1st runner-up ASEAN Coffee Roasting Championship 2026 (Home/Individual) |
| Google rating | ★ 4.9 (66 reviews) |
| Last checked | October 2026 |