I love this sign! Look for it inside the coffee shop! Where is it? :)

Have you ever been to the COFIFI Cafe? If you haven't, then you're missing out!!!

Named after the owner, Tiffany R. Ong Yiu (whose nickname is Fifi), this trendy establishment opened last March 2009. It was supposed to be named "KAFIFI" but she changed it. Miss Ong Yiu figured it was better to open a coffee shop named after herself rather than franchising from other brand of coffee shops which was her first strategy. Kudos to her!

Since then, It has been hot and heavy with customers! According to Ms. Ong Yiu, their specialty, besides their house coffee, is their choices of Ice Blended drinks which is the perfect way to beat the heat or to keep cool. They also have a wide variety of Desserts and Pastries to choose from, Tea drinks, and of course, Who could forget their Breakfast menu??? It's fabulous! You don't have to think twice where you want to eat breakfast or brunch!

The exterior of the cafe!

The place is perfect for gatherings that is not only for the young but for the young at heart! Who said coffee's only for adults? It's a great place to hang out with friends, study with your buddies or just plain chilling! I personally love hanging out at Cofifi with a Peach Iced Tea and French Toast at my table as I fiddle with my computer (bonus points for free WiFi). Don't underestimate French Toast! It does wonders! *laughs. Not bad for starting the day! Besides the food and the drinks, I have to rave about the place itself.



My first glance of COFIFI captured by camera


As I got a chance to talk to Miss Ong Yiu, I began to understand or at least figure out her style and and how It has come to life thanks to the help of her good friend, Bernie Uy, who is the interior designer and a genius at that! Makes me wish I had a room designed like this.


Right side of the coffee shop! Very cute and utterly adorable!

When I first entered the place, My attention was immediately focused on this side of the coffee shop, the wall with all the photo frames. And if you'll zoom in on the picture, the wooden bench has victorian style-covered throw pillows. It was like 18th Century style meets Modern Brooklyn studio room. Miss Ong Yiu opted for the look that screams modern, vibrant, vintage, and a bit urban. She was inspired with New York type apartments that look unfinished with bricks for walls.



i love this spot because I see the photos up close. and since it's so nice to sit on, customers usually pick this table
because it is kind of intimate and exclusive.
Save me a seat!


Every side of the coffee shop is detailed with designs that represents the owner's style and interests. Besides her dream of owning a coffee shop which she has fulfilled, Miss Ong Yiu loved taking pictures. The photos that are hanged at the wall were not taken by her. Those photos are merely designs and serve as a representation of her fondness for photography. Hey, I can relate!


Bird Cage-Inspired chandeliers!


What she definitely wanted for her coffee shop is for it to be bright and glamorous! She specifically pointed out that she wants cheerful colors to dominate this place and not settle for earth tones. When you think of coffee, first color that comes to mind could be Black or Brown. Earth tones are okay but she wanted a different theme that set her coffee shop apart from the rest. What an achievement! The lights by the way are unique. I was wondering what they resembled until she told me her source of inspiration was a bird cage. Guess bird cages are not only for birds anymore.

And since it's close to Christmas, they are now introducing their yummy Holiday Drinks! So don't wait any longer! Check the place out and have a wonderful time with your lonesome or with your friends! It's a great place to hang! I'll see you there with me holding a mug of hot coffee! Enjoy!

Additional Information:

Address: Treehouse Building Aboitiz Street (Beside STC Building), Cebu Philippines 6000

Telephone Number: (032) 2680953

Business Hours:

Monday-Thursday: 7:30-12:00 am
Friday-Saturday: 7:30-1:00 am
Sunday: 7:30-12:00 am

Additional Pictures:

Their Holiday Drinks! It tastes heavenly I'm telling you!

I'm getting hungry just looking at this photo!
I especially love their New York cheesecake!
It's creamy and moist and sinfully sweet!


The yellow tree branch at the wall represents the building wherein the coffee shop is located,
which is in the Treehouse Building.


Even the bathroom is so chique! It is adorned with cute photos of San Francisco and a
chandelier to add a feminine touch. What I was most amazed was when she told me that the
bathroom door was once a door from an old bus! They just recycled it! Who knew right?


the counter of COFIFI Cafe! Simply cute!

Special Thanks To:

Miss Tiffany R. Ong Yiu for the interview and for allowing me to blog and take photos of COFIFI.

12 Responses so far.

  1. Anonymous says:

    i would love to visit cofifi if i have time. Thanks for posting! :)

  2. Cofifi's just the place for us (the stressed) HAHAHHAHA THUMBS UP FOR THIS MON! :)

  3. @Anonymous: Thanks for approving this post and yes please do visit cofifi.it's great
    @Issah Samson: You're welcome, friend! please spread the word! me and Sultry Cinammon will do our best to provide all viewers the latest!

  4. april ordesta says:

    cofifi is ze best, well written! :-)

  5. @april:HAHAHA!TRUE FRIEND!

  6. C.L. says:

    i have tried their PEPPERMINT MOCHA and i love it. nice post, mon! cheers to COFIFI!

  7. Wow, superb write-up! Cofifi is such a relaxing place to hang out, great for chilling with friends too. Their breakfast meals are de-wait for it-licious! :)

  8. _giza_ says:

    Two-thumbs up!
    kinsai writer ani? :)

  9. Thanks for reading the post! Don't forget to check out COFIFI

  10. Pellicule says:

    A MILLION THUMBS UP FOR THIS MON! :) you should submit this to a local newpaper, it'll surely be published. :> and awesome photos, too! :> -deb2

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  12. Cofifi is the best :)
    Nice post Mon.
    Cheers!