5 Celebrity-Owned Coffee Shops You Need to Try

Add these to your café-hopping bucket list!

Published on Aug 11, 2025

Coffee shops have become the go-to meeting spots both within and outside the metro, and rightfully so. Today’s cafés offer distinct ambiances that can be equally relaxing and productive, making it easy for anyone to get accustomed to making the trip, whether they’re in the urban jungle or by the shore. Whether you’re looking for a new work-from-anywhere setup, meeting friends, craving certain food and drinks, or simply enjoying time alone, chances are a café is at the top of your list.

With the rise of this culture comes a bucket list of cafés that coffee lovers are eager to visit next. Preview rounded up five worth trying—and not only are these frequented by some of today’s brightest stars, they’re also owned by them!

5 Celebrity-Owned Coffee Shops for City and Island Lovers Alike

1. Stream of Consciousness by Maris Racal

Maris Racal launched her first business venture a couple of years ago with SOC or Stream of Consciousness Coffee. Located in the heart of La Union, where the sunshine strikes and the waters roll, SOC is a go-to place for filling food and refreshing drinks by the beachfront. The SOC Spanish Latte, the Espresso Tonic, and the Matcharamel are some of their must-try beverages. The place is also filled with art, bursting at the seams with creativity and inspiration.

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PHOTOS: Instagram/mariesteller, _alexandriagail, markkennethphilip

Stream of Consciousness Coffee is located at Port San Juan, La Union.

2. Suelo Coffee by Mika Salamanca

Before she became half of the duo that won the Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition, Mika Salamanca was already an entrepreneur. Suelo Coffee is one of the outcomes of her hard work before reentering the limelight. With a cozy ambiance and great drinks to match, there are “no bad days” spent in the coffee shop. With a vision for growth, their third branch is currently on soft opening!

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PHOTOS: Instagram/suelo.coffee, mikslmnc

Suelo Coffee is located at Capitol Boulevard in Sto. Niño, Cer Hil in San Agustin, and Tourism Road in Calulut, City of San Fernando, Pampanga.

3. Siesta Horchata by Ryan Bang

Siesta Horchata has a variety of delicious takes on the beloved rice milk-based beverage. You can opt for a glass mixed with coffee, chai, matcha, or coconut, to name a few. Enjoy it the classic way, too! The café is owned by Ryan Bang and his fiancée, Paola Huyong, and both of them actively take shifts, so don’t be surprised if you see them on your visit. Fun fact: Siesta Horchata is where Ryan proposed to Paola.

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PHOTOS: Instagram/siestahorchata, ryanbang

Siesta Horchata is located at 33 Scout Santiago, Diliman, Quezon City.

4. Sóbra Cafe by David Licauco

In 2023, David Licauco introduced his entrepreneurial skills with the opening of Sóbra Cafe. Beyond caffeine-fueled drinks and seasonal brews, they primarily offer comfort food with a twist, such as ribeye salpicao and truffle and steak bowls. As a co-owner of the restaurant, the Pambansang Ginoo shared in an Instagram post that “when you’re passionate about something, you’ll go the extra mile to achieve it.”

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PHOTOS: Instagram/davidlicauco, sobra.cafe

Sóbra Cafe is located at Molito Lifestyle Center, Muntinlupa and at 4F Opus Mall, Bridgetowne, Quezon City.

5. Happy Islanders Surf Club by Andi Eigenmann

If you find yourself visiting the beautiful island of Siargao, be sure to make a stop at the Happy Islanders Surf Club. Reflecting Andi Eigenmann’s conscious lifestyle, their menu includes fresh fruit smoothies with granola, sliced fruit, and chia pudding. Red rice bowls full of nourishing greens and protein are an option, too. While they also offer coffee, they particularly take pride in their Strawberry Matcha. And if there’s one thing that sets this apart from other cafés, it’s that they have surfing classes on the menu!

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PHOTOS: Instagram/andieigengirl, happyislanders.surfclub

Happy Islanders Surf Club is located at Tourism Road, Catangnan, Siargao.

Kyla Villena loves a good lip gloss and a trip to the art gallery. She is Preview's beauty girl, who doubles as a self-proclaimed motivational speaker.