Mano Modern Cafe
Michael Damato · 708 Google reviewsMano Modern Cafe — solid, no-fuss filipino in West Town. Clean, design-forward interior throughout. Inventive menu that rewards the curious. David chen: "Everything was delicious and the rice was seasoned well" [$]
What 274 diners keep saying
What 274 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Stopped in for a quick coffee but got some lumpia as well. Everything was delicious!”
“Nice quaint cafe. Food was delicious. My Cafe Con Leche was sooo good.”
“This cute little cafe reminded me of the cafes in Amsterdam for some reason. Super delicious Filipino bites, & the pandan (the “vanilla of the East” plant) latte / chai were outstanding. 10/10 would recommend.”
“This place was great! Staff was super friendly and helpful with the menu. I tried the Pam Dan syrup in my cold brew and it was amazing! Great place.”
“Love the team at Mano that turns on my brain every morning! Seriously couldn’t get through my day without getting a cappuccino from them! Each of their baristas knows how to perfectly execute the espresso to foam ratio. I walk by two other coffee shops to get to them. Because it’s worth it! I know they make more exciting drinks but I stopped by every day for cappuccino because it’s consistently good, their team is incredible and it’s fast! I’ve also had the food which is quite wonderful! I’m a big fan of the classic hashbrowns! Definitely give this place a try! If you’re lucky you’ll get Jose one of my favorite baristas.”
“Very cute homey feel cafe. They have your classic coffee drinks with phillipino variations. Constant flow of guests which is a great sign and super busy on weekends. Enjoyed the food and the cold brew was solid.”
“Great Pandan and Ube lattes! Breakfast sandwich was great too.”
“Awesome, chill, neighborhood coffee shop with quite good Filipino influenced dishes. I had the Adobo Bowl (not exactly Filipino but was excellent). Ample seating, free WIFI, bright, and relaxing. The coffee was good too :)”
“Tried it based on reviews and it was really good! I really liked their lattes too! Burger was good 7/10. Little rolls 8/10. Sausage”
“5/5 stars After marrying into a Filipino family, my mother-in-law has introduced me to so many delicious Filipino dishes that I'm now hooked and always looking to try more authentic Filipino cuisine. Mano Modern Cafe definitely delivers on that front! We ordered through DoorDash and everything arrived very hot and incredibly tasty. The flavors reminded me of the wonderful food my mother-in-law makes for me at home. The quality and authenticity really stood out. There are quite a few Filipino restaurants in the Fulton Market area (Mano Modern might technically be more West Town, but close enough), and this place is definitely one of the best. The food was fantastic and the whole experience was great. If you're looking to try Filipino cuisine or you're already a fan like me, definitely give Mano Modern Cafe a shot. Highly recommended!”
“This filipino cafe is my favorite place to order late morning takeout from. I get an Ube steamer, and a Silog Longanisa + Tocino Bacon bowl. It has garlic rice, a fried egg, sweet sausage and bacon. It’s amazing. The dining room is on the smaller side which is why I typically do takeout.”
“Everything I ordered was very delicious. I will say the price is decently steep but I would definitely return. The Calamnsi Iced tea tasted like an elevated Arnold Palmer, the chicken adobo bowl was very flavorful, and the lumpia was very crisp and tasty as well.”
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