Come Home to JavaJive

Do not miss this in your places to go this holiday season. I'm sure you wont find any excuse not to visit this place because it is open 24/7, has a wide array of your favorite food and drinks, and plays all your favorite music which translates this cafe into your own music lounge.

The Davao Bloggers had the honor of being invited to the opening of the JavaJive a few weeks ago. Together with the other foodies and lifestyle bloggers, we were able to experience the hospitality and the great taste of best coffee and non-coffee drinks including their best-selling food items.

It was very wonderful to know that the company do not only support the local coffee industry (showcasing our very own Civet coffee and Durian flavors in their menu), but also supports the livelihood of many of our fellow Filipinos. We were informed that JavaJive uses materials that are locally produced (including their cups and even their furnitures) and support the local music industry (you may see local even indie bands playing in their lounge as well).

Well, I don't want to spoil all the fun, so let me tease you with some photos during the bloggers day-out with the JavaJive!

 

Interiors: look at those piano cases in the ceiling!

 The welcome treat for the bloggers with our very own Dust Gaudan and mother-daughter tandem Mommy Vanessa and Danea Mabini

  

By the way, JavaJive is located at Centron Bldg, Quirino Avenue (near BBQ Boss and Patahian) here in Davao City. You make check their Facebook account in this link or tag them in twitter @TheJavaJive when you come to visit. Thank you again, JavaJive!

(c) Floraine and Michael Balgos 2012

Banana Berry

Adjacent to Metro Lifestyle is a haven for a breezy all nighter cafe people like James. Yesterday, he brought me, Shane and Ange to lounge and eat after walking the kids in Roxas Ave.

I really can't resist taking many photos because the place is cozy, beach-themed, and serves delicious simple meals aside from the affordable price. And if I had a requirement for a cafe to be in my hot list, Banana Berry passed all of it. Wifi, comfy chair, not too cold temperature, friendly customer service, clean surrounding and great tasting food.

Chocolate Fudge Cake

Carrot Cake (favorite! never had tasted carrot cake made delicious like that)

Banana Berry may sound like a coffee shop to you but its not. It is a cafe were you can buy coolers and shakes, some of the best desserts and get to order rice meals in Krua Thai and Sinangag and get it delivered in BB! Some of my favorites are the Carrot Cake and the Chicken Pandan Rice.

Rice with Spring Rolls

Rice with Chicken in Pandan (boneless chicken wrapped in pandan leaves before frying)

Servings are always warm and just enough to fill in your tummy. Did I mention that you can buy them in less than a hundred peso? Most of the food you can buy in the adjacent shops (who partnered with BB also) are also sold at affordable deals.

PVC Lamps decorating the interiors

Shane with the color splash pillows of the cafe

Wines and menu (yes, they also serve alcohol except during liquor ban)

Jellato (BB's specialty drinks)

Banana Berry is open 24/7 and sitting literally in the corner of F. Torres and Jacinto Extension Streets in Davao City.