Cafe · Binondo, Manila
1919 Grand Cafe
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Budget
Pricier than a regular cafe since it leans semi-fine dining; coffee and cake is the budget way to enjoy the space.
Time needed
1 to 2 hrs
Best time
Mid-afternoon for coffee and cake, or dinner on weekdays
Getting there
LRT-1 to Carriedo, then walk to Binondo via Escolta; the cafe is along Juan Luna St.
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About this spot
Para kang nag-museum date habang nagkakape. 1919 Grand Cafe sits inside a restored century-old bank building on Juan Luna Street, where HSBC opened its first Philippine office. High ceilings, vintage interiors and framed old photos of Binondo set the mood. The menu mixes Western and Chinese-Filipino dishes, from truffle pasta to dumplings, plus cakes and coffee; the taro cake is a popular pasalubong. It's a calm, aircon break from the Chinatown crowds and a strong pick for a heritage-themed date.
Good for
- Casual Date
- Family Trip
- Photo Walk
- History Trip
- Rainy Day
Where you’ll be
117 Juan Luna St., Binondo, Manila
- By commute
LRT-1 to Carriedo, then walk to Binondo via Escolta; the cafe is along Juan Luna St. near the Binondo-Intramuros Bridge.
- Parking
Limited street parking along Juan Luna St.; weekends get busy.
Good to know
Bakit 1919 ang pangalan?
Construction of the building started in 1919. It later housed HSBC's first office in the Philippines.
What should I try?
Truffle pasta, dumplings, and the taro cake, which is also a popular take-home pasalubong.
Hanggang anong oras sila bukas?
They open at 7 AM daily and close at 10 PM on weekdays, later on weekends.
Is it good for groups?
Yes, it's spacious and has function rooms for bigger groups.
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