Inside the scenic grounds of Estancia de Lorenzo in Brgy. Gulod Malaya, San Mateo, Rizal, Café Nieves offers a calm retreat from the metro’s busy café scene. It’s bright, air-conditioned, and comfortably furnished indoors, while the walled outdoor lanai welcomes pets — creating that rare mix of comfort, greenery, and accessibility that appeals to both locals and resort guests.
Why Café Nieves Stands Out
Café Nieves isn’t part of a big chain, and that’s exactly its charm. Every dish is made in-house — from breads to breakfast plates — ensuring that “homemade” touch often missing from commissary-based cafés. The entire space, including the lanai, is air-conditioned, so you can enjoy cool comfort even with your pet by your side. Reliable Wi-Fi and a quiet atmosphere also make it an inviting spot for work, casual meet-ups, or slow mornings over coffee.
Though it sits within Estancia de Lorenzo, the café feels self-contained — leafy, relaxed, and thoughtfully detached from city traffic. The name “Nieves” pays tribute to the owner’s grandmother, adding a personal, heartfelt layer to its story and brand.
What to Expect from the Menu
The menu blends Filipino and Western comfort food. Mornings feature waffles with sausage and eggs, French toast topped with caramelized bananas and whipped cream, and fresh salads with garlic toast. For lunch and dinner, expect pasta, savory crepes, and familiar comfort dishes. The coffee lineup covers everything from lattes and cappuccinos to frappes, each prepared with consistency and care.
Because everything is made on-site, the flavors are fresh and balanced — no mass-produced shortcuts here. Add the relaxed setting, wooden tables, and open space, and you have a café that encourages lingering, not rushing.
Perfect For
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Resort guests looking for good food and coffee without leaving the property
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Pet owners who want a cozy, leash-friendly spot outdoors
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Remote workers who appreciate strong Wi-Fi and peaceful surroundings
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Anyone seeking a nature-framed café experience close to Metro Manila
Tips Before You Go
Wear comfortable dress that will keep you a bit warm if you are the type of person that is sensitive to fully air conditioned place like this. Bring your charger if you plan to work — the ambiance is ideal for longer stays. This cafe closes at 8PM so come as early as you can.
For pet parents, please have your pet wear diaper and leash as courtesy to other guests.
The Bottom Line
Café Nieves combines the warmth of a family-run café with the polish of a resort destination. It’s pet-friendly, thoughtfully designed, and rooted in care — a welcome pause from the city’s pace, all within Estancia de Lorenzo’s peaceful estate. For more details, you may reach out Cafe Nieves Facebook fan page HERE.
My next post is my review of Estancia De Lorenzo overnight staycation. Stay tuned!
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