El Union Coffee
A coffee landmark in the Urbiztondo surf area of San Juan, roasting Philippine-grown beans in-house. Expect queues on weekends.
Starting as a small stall in 2013, El Union has become the heart of coffee culture in the Urbiztondo surf area of San Juan. The café sources its beans directly from Philippine farmers on fair-trade terms and roasts them on site. Signature drinks include the Dirty Horchata, an espresso shot poured into rice milk, along with cold brew and mocha. Snacks such as grilled cheese sandwiches, pancakes and skillet marshmallows make it a popular brunch spot. Weekend queues are common, so arriving early is recommended. Expect about PHP 250–450 per person. It sits along MacArthur Highway and is within walking distance of the surf beaches.
Opening hours
Daily 8:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Urbiztondo Beach, San Juan
- Ma-Cho Temple
- Halo-Halo de Iloko
- Filipino-Chinese Friendship Pagoda
- Poro Point Lighthouse
- Pindangan Ruins
- Tangadan Falls
- Immuki Island