Do you like playing music? Do you love eating? Or you love doing both at the same time. Well here’s one perfect place you can hang out on with your friends or family while fulfilling your desires, only at Uke Box CaffĂ© in Eastwood Libis, Quezon City.
Uke Box Caffe is not your ordinary coffee shop or snack bar that
you used to hang out, bond, or relax with colleagues. They added some twist on
the place. Their main theme is 'Ukulele' (Instrument
with 4 strings) where they actually got the name Uke Box. That’s why when
you enter the place, you will see numerous ukuleles that are displayed on the
wall. But these are not for display only, because you can buy those or rent it
to play there. So if you’re really in the ukulele scene, you will surely love
it here. But then if you don’t have any idea about this instrument just like me,
it’s alright because they offer free workshops if you want to learn. They have an
open mic too if you have the talent in singing. Or just seat, relax, and just
enjoy live music while having good food.
One of the owners of Uke is Apple Alegro, who is into this
instrument and very passionate on both coffee and music, that’s how the idea
comes up. The owners wanted to have a community for the uke fans to learn, share
their talents or love of music while having a good cup of coffee.
How to get there?
If you’re coming from North or South, take a bus going to
Cubao. From there, walk towards Farmer’s Plaza and you will see the terminal of
jeepneys. Now ride a Rosario Pasig bound jeepney and just tell the driver to
drop you off at Eastwood. You will know that you have arrived when you see the
Citibank Building. When you alight at Eastwood, walk and cross the other side to
Village Center or the UCPB building and you would see at the 2nd floor
the big sign of the Uke Box Cafe Place.
As I’ve said, the theme of Uke Box Cafe is Ukulele music. That’s
why you would really feel the music ambience inside, especially there are colourful
ukuleles hanging on the wall.
Ukes on the wall
Their Ukes can be rented for Php100 per hour or you can
also buy it for Php1900.
I also love how they decorated the place. They have double
decked couches which have a beach themed photo in the corner.
double deck
feels like on the beach
This is the perfect place to chill with their comfy bean
bags and pillows. It’s very relaxing and refreshing. Feels like really on the
beach area, while having a good music with your ukulele.
that's me playing ukulele (feeling pro)
Aside from their beautiful concept, they also offer some
good food. They are the ones who also brought the first ever selfie coffee in
the Philippines. Haven’t tried it though.
Carbonara (Php250)
Eggs Benedict (Php240)
They have pasta, sandwiches, ramen, and breakfast meal. The food I tasted were okay. Nothing so special, but it’s good for
what a typical cafe really served. Maybe it’s a little bit pricey for me. But I
loved their dessert! The Ferrero cake (Ph210). I just didn’t get a picture of
it.
Mocha (Php155)
Peppermint Orange Mocha (Php165)
Because one of their specialties is coffee, they have bunch of
coffees to offer. From their Brew bar which has various blends of flavors, the
blended ones like Mocha and Peppermint Orange, House blend tea and chocolate,
and Espresso bar.
While having a good food, you will also enjoy live music. In
weekends, there are regular local artists perform in the stage. And you can jam
with them too. Luckily there was Mr. Tryron De Guzman, whom they call Teacher
Try. He sings, plays the ukulele, and even teaches ukulele players wannabe.
Teacher Try playing ukulele
It was a fun night as
you enjoy listening to his music with his great talent in ukulele, you can
request also your favorite songs, sing with him, or share your talent in
ukulele!
This one of a kind concept of coffee shop is indeed a great
place for bonding, sharing music to others, or even meeting new friends. I
actually didn’t notice the time when I was there. I really felt relaxed, and
was enjoying the live jamming of different artists who performed. Staffs and
audience were also very nice. I would really love to go back here J
UKE BOX CAFFE
187 Village Center Euloguio Rodriguez Jr. Ave Brgy. Bagumbayan LIBIS, 1110 Quezon City, Philippines
023747467
ukeboxcaffe@gmail.com
Opening Hours:
Mon - Thu 9:00am - 10:00pm
Fri - Sat 9:00am - 1am
Sunday 12:00pm - 9:00pm
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