なつカフェ · Journal

Stories from Natsu Cafe.

Insights, ideas, and updates on café culture, business, and the journey behind the brand.

Natsu Cafe is Coming to Ayala Malls Arca South
04Jul

Natsu Cafe is Coming to Ayala Malls Arca South

Arca South just got a lot more worth visiting. Natsu Cafe is opening inside Ayala Malls Arca South in Taguig — one of Metro Manila’s fastest-rising lifestyle destinations — and bringing its full Japanese-inspired cafe experience to the mall’s growing…

Natsu Cafe is Opening Soon in General Trias, Cavite
04Jul

Natsu Cafe is Opening Soon in General Trias, Cavite

Natsu Cafe is bringing its Japanese-inspired cafe experience to General Trias, Cavite. The upcoming branch will be Natsu’s fourth location, joining its current branches in Molino, Cavite; Malolos, Bulacan; and South Caloocan. General Trias was chosen as the next home…

Natsu Cafe Opens Its Doors in BF Resort, Las Piñas
04Jul

Natsu Cafe Opens Its Doors in BF Resort, Las Piñas

BF Resort is getting its own neighborhood cafe — and it’s Japanese-inspired. Natsu Cafe is opening a new branch in BF Resort, Las Piñas, joining its existing locations in Molino, Cavite; Malolos, Bulacan; South Caloocan; and General Trias, Cavite. Guests…

Natsu Cafe is Expanding to Rizal
04Jul

Natsu Cafe is Expanding to Rizal

Rizal is next. Natsu Cafe is opening a new branch in the province, bringing its signature cozy cafe experience outside the metro and closer to Rizal’s growing community of students, professionals, and everyday cafe-goers. Known for its laid-back pace and…

Natsu Cafe is Coming to Makati
04Jul

Natsu Cafe is Coming to Makati

Makati runs on coffee. Natsu is about to change that. The city’s next favorite cafe spot is Japanese-inspired, matcha-forward, and built for the kind of people who actually stay — not just grab and go. Natsu Cafe is opening a…

Natsu Cafe is Opening Soon in Lipa, Batangas.
04Jul

Natsu Cafe is Opening Soon in Lipa, Batangas.

The south has always had good taste. Now it has Natsu. Lipa, Batangas has quietly built one of the most active cafe scenes outside Metro Manila — and Natsu Cafe is opening its doors there soon, bringing its Japanese-inspired specialty…

How Much Does It Actually Cost to Open a Cafe in the Philippines?
03Jun

How Much Does It Actually Cost to Open a Cafe in the Philippines?

Let’s be honest — most of us have had the thought at least once. You’re sitting in a cozy cafe, drink in hand, ambient music playing, and somewhere between your second sip and your third Instagram story you think: I…

The Story Behind Natsu Cafe
03Jun

The Story Behind Natsu Cafe

Every cafe has an origin story. Some are dramatic. Some are accidental. Some start with a very specific feeling someone wanted to recreate — and couldn’t stop thinking about until they did. Ours is the last one. It started with…

Why Japanese Cafes Feel Different — And Where to Find That in the Philippines
03Jun

Why Japanese Cafes Feel Different — And Where to Find That in the Philippines

There’s a specific kind of cafe experience that people who’ve been to Japan can’t stop talking about. It’s not the coffee, exactly. It’s not even the aesthetic, though that’s part of it. It’s something harder to name — a combination…

Matcha 101: What Makes Ceremonial Grade Matcha Worth It
03Jun

Matcha 101: What Makes Ceremonial Grade Matcha Worth It

If you’ve ever ordered matcha at two different cafes and wondered why they tasted like completely different drinks — you’re not imagining it. They probably were completely different drinks, just wearing the same name. Matcha has a grades problem. The…