Caffé Bene Goodness @ SM Clark

September 18, 2013

Caffé Bene Goodness @ SM Clark

Koreans have successfully integrate themselves into the Philippine scene. Many of them coming from North Korea are living among us. Their growing number is hard to go unnoticed. We often hear people saying that they have invaded us already. Some of them have successfully put up their businesses with wide acceptance and patronage by Filipinos. This is especially true to Korean food that are well-loved by the Pinoys thus Korean restaurant business seems to thrive here in our country. Latest on the list is the recently opened Caffé Bene. With the cozy ambiance combined with excellent service and delectable menu, it wouldn't be surprising if Caffé Bene would become the next familiar brand.

A bit of history

Caffé Bene was founded by Mr. Kim Sun-Kwon in Eastern Seoul back in 2008. With over 800 stores in Korea, it has become one of the fastest growing coffee shop chain in the country.

According to their website, their coffee beans are roasted in their own roasting plant. And unlike other coffee shops, they serve medium roast coffee, which is non-bitter with less need for sugar.

The place

True to what their site says, the coffee shop has a friendly, warm and cozy ambiance. It has the vintage European feel accentuated by Korean touches. Designed with bookshelves, it makes you want to stay, relax and read a book.

Caffé Bene is brewing in SM City Clark, City Walk Libis and SMC Convention Center.

the boys are busy

Menu

Caffé Bene serves hot and iced coffee, frappes, specialty drinks, tea, mocktails, gelato, bingsu (iced parfait), and Liège Waffle and honey bread. You may visit their website for their menu.

I tried their blueberry latte. I felt I was doing my body a favor by ingesting real blueberries, giving myself an antioxidant boost. Real blueberries it is and not blueberry syrup.

Their caramel cinnamon honey bread is delish. It is soft and not too sweet. I think it would pair perfectly with a hot coffee. The serving is good enough for 2-3 persons.