Sun.Star Pampanga

Café Tribu: The newest coffee haven in San Fernando

- BY ERIKA MARIEL GINES Sun.Star Staff Writer

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HE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO is no stranger to the coffee scene. With local and internatio­nal brands proliferat­ing the city, everyone— from young students to office workers counting down to their next break— has become coffee-savvy these days.

If you’re one of the two, or simply just someone wanting to chill out and relax in a café that offers fine brews and warm and inviting ambiance, then Café Tribu must be your next go-to destinatio­n.

Café Tribu, one of the emerging coffee chain brand in the country with numerous branches in Metro Manila, is the newest hangout spot in Pampanga where coffee aficionado­s can find common ground.

The café take pride of its wide range of coffee made from premium Benguet Arabica, as well as delectable comfort food ranging from pica-pica to desserts.

According to Café Tribu Manager Jessy Roque, she and her partners Ivcen Muldong, Dr. IJ Muldong, and Billy and Queenie Rosete decided to bring the franchise in the city, with the aim to provide Fernandino­s a nextlevel coffee experience that is both satisfying and easy on the pocket.

The profession­al photograph­er turned coffee connoisseu­r shared that the new coffee shop, which officially opened earlier this month, used to be her photo studio.

“This place is actually our former photo studio. Then, when we realized that the location is actually much better as a full-service coffee shop, we renovated the place and turned it into a modern and homey café where customers can unwind and treat themselves to an affordable and delicious cup of coffee,” she said.

Upon entrance, customers are sure to be delighted with Café Tribu’s eclectic atmosphere matched with rustic furnishing­s and earth tones, plus an eye-catching brick wall where Roque’s own photo installati­ons are displayed. The spacious cafe, which can accommodat­e up to 30 guests, also has a mini work station where individual­s can comfortabl­y work while enjoying a cuppa.

Moreover, the Instagram-worthy coffee shop is also tailor-made for millennial­s and young-at-hearts as aside from its fast WiFi, it also has an entire shelf filled with fun and exciting board games. In addition, it also has a retail area where you can buy organic products and healing oils.

Only at Café Tribu

In need of a good shot of caffeine to get you through the day? Café Tribu offers a wealth of choices when it comes to iced and cold coffees, as well as varying mix of tea coolers and noncoffee based drinks like Frappe.

Roque shared that among the must-try’s include their special Cafe Latte, Cafe Mocha, Caramel Macchiato, and Matcha Latte— meticulous­ly crafted for the espresso lovers. Other customer-favorites are the best-selling Chocolate, Cookies and Cream, Dark Chocolate, Vanilla Strawberry, and Coffee Jelly flavored frappes.

Aside from beverages, the café also serves appetizing snacks like Beefy Nachos and Tribu Clubhouse which are both good for sharing. Sweet tooths, on the other hand, can choose from indulging sweet treats, from brownies and cookies to decadent and indulging Matcha Cheesecake, Choco Moist, Carrot Wallnut, and Red Velvet cakes. These handcrafte­d goodies, all made fresh every day, are also available for pr e-or der.

With their commitment to provide more food choices for discerning patrons, Roque announced that they will soon unveil additional fares.

“This July, we are planning to add milk teas in our menu. Also, customers must watch out for our ‘All-Day Brunch” meals like Spam, Tocino, and Longganisa served with rice and egg. The launching of these new additions is one of our ways to improve our service as we grow in the community,” she noted.

Café Tribu is located at Unit E, Limjoco Building, San Agustin, City of San Fernando, Pampanga. It is open from 10AM to 11PM every Monday to Saturday and 2PM to 11PM on Sunday. For more informatio­n, call 0917 596 6318 or visit its official Facebook page: Cafe Tribu City of San Fernando.

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Café Tribu’s happy customers
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Partners Jessy Roque and Ivcen Muldong
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Tribu Clubhouse

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