Another Hideout for a Coffee-Loving Auntie

January 23, 2025

Three weeks ago, I had the chance to meet up with one of my favorite "hijas" and URS Angono alumni, Colleen, for an afternoon bonding. Next to fulfilling a long-overdue reunion that was originally scheduled last year, I sought her help with regards to my need for reading materials after I was tapped to be a storyteller in an outreach activity. Once we were settled with the time and date, she suggested that we meet in a coffee shop named Kapetita Café in Taytay, Rizal.

These days, I rarely visit coffee shops, and when I do, they are mostly located in my hometown of Angono. Prior to leaving for the meetup, and despite Colleen's assurance that the shop is accessible and can be located easily, I still checked the cafe's Facebook page and Google Maps for the exact location. And true to Collen's words, I did not have a hard time finding the establishment. It was a 10-minute walk from SM City Taytay and is situated at the corner of Axinite Street, which is a few steps away from the main gate of Golden City Subdivision.

Next to the accommodating staff that welcomed us when we arrived, I immediately fell in love with the café's Instagram-worthy interiors. Its vibrant ambience immediately gave off a chill and cheerful vibe. I'm not sure if the day of our visit played a factor, but the place was not crowded by the time we got there. As the place was quiet, it's a conducive area for studying or brainstorming. One customer was even able to attend a virtual meeting that Thursday afternoon while we were there.

Since I was still full from the lunch I had at home, I opted for Spanish latte from their menu. I have tried different Spanish lattes from various coffee shops, and some of them scream diabetes at first sip. But the one I had at Kapetita Café was prepared just the way I wanted it. The sugar level wasn't overpowering, and the coffee base was just right. Despite coming prepared with antacids in my purse, I didn't get to use them because this drink surprisingly did not trigger my hyperacidity.

Colleen and I spent Thursday afternoon talking about a lot of things. It's a good thing that I have friends who are teachers, because when I told her that I needed some recommendations regarding age-appropriate story books, this pretty lady came in prepared and brought some books with her.

After the experience I had with this place, I don't need to have any second thought about wanting to come back. I believe I fit in to this kind of introvert-friendly coffee shop. After all, the café's name appropriately speaks of my current state -- as a coffee-loving auntie!

Kapetita Café is located at B1 L3 P6 Axinite St. cor. Golden City Drive, Golden City Subdivision, Taytay, Rizal. Their business hours are 11 AM to 10 PM every Wednesday and Thursday, and 11 AM to 11 PM every Friday to Sunday.