Honesty Coffee Shop
An unattended little shop by the harbour in Ivana, where customers take what they want, pay by dropping money into a box and record their purchases, reflecting Batanes' honest community spirit.
The Honesty Coffee Shop, near the harbour in Ivana, is run by an elderly local couple. There are no staff. Shelves hold coffee, drinks, snacks and souvenirs. Customers take what they want, drop the price into a box, record it in a logbook and make their own change. This trust-based way of doing business has become a symbol of the honest character of Batanes, drawing visitors who come specially for a cup of coffee and to leave a message. It is often visited together with the Dakay Stone Houses and Ivana Church, and makes a good rest stop before the boat trip to Sabtang Island.
Opening hours
About 06:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- San Jose de Ivana Church
- House of Dakay
- Songsong Ruins
- Homoron Blue Lagoon
- Sabtang Church & Lighthouse
- Alapad Pass & Rock Formation
- Tayid Lighthouse
- Diura Fishing Village