I have to confess, it's been quite some time since I discovered Uno Morato Coffee Shop. But some part of me did not want to reveal this awesome secret geek hideaway.
This is hidden behind the big
Persian Kebab and
Icut Salon along the corner of E. Rodriguez and Tomas Morato. You have to enter the parking space to access this area.
The sign is pretty simple but quite informative of what to expect. The sign says Uno Morato but I found it to be Uno Morato Book Store or Uno Morato Coffee Shop online. This is also not to be confused with Uno Restaurant which is also in the Tomas Morato area.
It is a bookstore for many local authors. Filipinos have yet to be recognized in the field of literature. Being a writer is not a lucrative profession here so there aren't many book shops that are dedicated to Filipino books. I'm so glad
Uno Morato is one of such rarity.
Books of different genres and for different age ranges can be found here.
There are also consigned items. And, fellow gaming geeks like me would be pleased to discover that it is also a board game cafe. This is where I first discovered about the awesome game called "Munchkin Cthulhu". Unfortunately, I went here alone with no one to play with. =(
You see Uno Morato is a lot of things. On some days, there are book or comic groups gathering here. Some days, you can find game geeks playing here I'm told every Tuesday is game day). Film showing, seminars and concerts are also held there.
On the counter are cookies...
and other consigned goodies. There are also some chips and local delicacies for to make your stay worthwhile. They also serve cheap beer.
Food
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| ♥ Sweet and Spicy Tuyo Rice Meal (120 php) |
Whenever I read a book or study, I usually become hungry easily so I'm quite glad that
Uno Morato have very affordable meals. The
Sweet-Spicy Tuyo Rice Meal is so healthy and fulfilling. They serve it with salted egg, brown rice and tomatoes.
I was told by their staff that their food is consigned too. They have a supplier somewhere far south. I'm glad they did a pretty good job in selecting their suppliers.
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| Cheese Panini (65 php) |
Okay, just so we're clear, I stayed here for quite some time so I had nothing to do but to eat. lol! So I also tried the Cheese Panini. This is so good as it is served hot, crunchy on the outside and oozing with melted cheese.
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| ♥ Banana Walnut Cake (150 php) |
For dessert, I had the Banana Walnut Cake. I loved this because it wasn't too sweet. I enjoyed it even to the last buttercream icing.
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| Chocolate Cake (150 php) |
The Chocolate Cake is a sweeter option.
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| ♥ Kalsada French Press Good for 3 (120 php) *pardon my blurry photo |
The Kalsada French Press is so sulit for only 120!
Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Uno Morato is the ultimate hangout for geeks. There's just something about low-key serene places like this that makes it appealing to me. The staffs are very nice too.
| Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating |
Uno Mortato Coffee Shop Menu |
| Ambiance |
★★★ |
Menu |
| Taste |
★★★ |
| Service |
★★★ |
| Price |
★★★★ |
| ♥=Favorites or Recommended |
| Uno Mortato Coffee Shop |
| Business Address |
GYY Builing Garden Area
(between Persian King Kabab and Icut Salon)
Tomas Morato Corner E. Rodriguez
Quezon City, Metro Manila |
| Business Hours |
3pm-12am |
| Payment Options |
Cash |
| Service Charge |
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| Budget/Person |
100-400 |
| Free WiFi |
No |
| Unlocked Foursquare Perks |
None |
| Contact |
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| Other |
Facebook Fan Page |
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