Everyone deserves some relaxation after a busy day at work. It doesn't mean you need to go out of the city or go to the beach. A sip of coffee and a comfortable couch is all you need. Plus some friends to chit chat with. I found a perfect place that serves good food and has a relaxed and comfortable environment. I'm talking about Koffiepauze - a coffee shop we found along Roxas Avenue.


Koffiepauze is a dutch word that simply means "coffee break". The Tinio family had an idea of putting up a one-stop coffee shop that has a flower boutique, a souvenir and stationery stand with complete postal service. However, from those concepts and ideas, only the former was realized. They opened last May 8, 2014 at the Palmetto Condo in Ma-a and transferred late last year at Roxas Avenue.


The managers Ms. Donna Patricia Tinio and Mrs. Melody Liz Espinosa, invited us to their new and bigger home at 100 Roxas Ave. Dormitory. We had the chance to taste some of their dishes and hot and cold drinks.

SALADS

KHANI SALAD P 150 - The plate is so full! Good for 2 people sharing. But for me, I can eat this by myself. LOL

ALL-DAY RICE MEALS

SWEET AND SOUR FISH P150

CORDON BLEU P160 - Cheesy and tender

BREADED PORK CHOP P160 - Your all time favorite pork chop with a unique gravy

CARBONARA P155

LASAGNA P155 - Yummy and cheesy, I like it!

HOT AND COLD DRINKS

JO'S KOFFIE P110 (Hot) P115 (Cold) - Their specialty served in a large Koffiepauze mug. For hot coffee lovers, this will complete your day. :)

KIWI SODA P95 - Sparkling and refreshing

GREEN APPLE AND TEA COOLERS P85

ALOHA LATTE KOFFIE BLENDED FRAPPE P135 - Sweet!

CHOCO CUPCAKE NON-KOFFIE FRAPPE P135 - It looks like Aloha Latte and somehow tastes like it too. I can't tell the difference. :)

CAKES AND DESSERTS

FIRST FLOOR

A good place to hang out on the 2nd floor. Wish they have more soft foam or pillows

Leave notes on this wall. It's cute!

They also have 2 small rooms that can accommodate 10-20 people. Good for private meetings or group studies.

In the midst of looking for a good place to eat, I came across Batu Cafe. A uniquely designed restaurant with a bohemian and Asian feel. When you get inside, you can really tell that this will be a good place for a bestie meet up or just a chill place to eat alone or with friends.


We were invited by the owners last March to taste the wide variety of food they serve daily. Along with my friends from Davao Bloggers Society, we tried their breakfast staples, pasta, heavy meals, and desserts. Here are some of the food we tasted.

HAM & CHEESE FRENCH TOAST P139 - Ham and Cheddar sandwiched in thick slices of freshly baked homemade tasty bread, dipped in batter, and pan-grilled. Drizzled with maple syrup, served with orange marmalade butter.

NACHOS P189

SANDWICHES

HUNGARIAN CHILI DOG P229 - Open-faced sandwich of Hungarian sausage, chili con carne and cheese using homemade freshly baked bun

RICE MEALS

CRISPY TADYANG P280-350 - Serves 2-3

BULALO STEAK P280-380 - Serves 2-3

RED VELVET CUPCAKE (by Margie's Bakeshop)

YEMA CAKE (by Margie's Bakeshop)

POUTINE (P95) - Thrice cooked thick cut fries with Beef Gravy and Melted Cheese

CAJUN SHRIMP WITH MANGO MOUSSE AND SALSA (P135) - Cajun spiced shrimp sauteed in brown butter, served with mango mousse and salsa

ARANCINI (P145) - Risotto Balls with Melted Mozzarella Center served with House-Made Marinara Sauce and Shaved Parmesan

ATLANTIC SALMON AND CUCUMBER SPAGHETTI WITH MUSTARD MOUSSE (P185) - Pan-baked Atlantic Salmon with Cucumber Spaghetti, Sesame Seeds, Fennel Seeds, Citrus Vinaigrette, and Mustard Mousse on top

SEARED TUNA NICOISE SALAD (P185) - Seared Sesame Tuna, Lettuce, French Beans, Honey-Lemon Dressing, and Deep Fried Anchovy

GRILLED CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD (P175) - Iceberg Lettuce, Bacon, Butter Croutons, Creamy Caesar Dressing, and Chicken Breast

SOUPS & NOODLES

MALAYSIAN LAKSA (P195) - Spicy Malaysian Chicken Curry, Coconut Milk, Savory Chicken, Lime Shrimps, Honey Crab, Rice Noodles

ENTREES

BEEF BOURGUIGNONNE (P185 / Double P225) - Fork Tender Beef Short Ribs with Caramelized Onions in a rich Red Wine Sauce

HONEY BARBECUE GLAZED BACK RIBS (P185 / Double P225) - Fall-off the bone tender Pork Ribs, glazed with Honey-barbecue sauce

TUNA TORNADO (P185 / Double P225) - Juicy Tuna Belly poached in olive oil finished on the grill and glazed with lemon-soy sauce

GRILLED SWORDFISH WITH MANGO CHUTNEY (P195) - Juicy Grilled Swordfish (Malasugue) served on a potato nest and with Indonesian Spiced Mango Chutney

MARBLED RIBEYE STEAK WITH MUSHROOM GRAVY (P350) - Locally sources Australian Ribeye Steak, cooked to your preferred doneness. Served with Mushroom Pan-Gravy and Thrice Cooked Fries

DESSERTS

CREME CARAMEL WITH BLUEBERRY COULIS (P145) - Smooth Baked Vanilla Lemon Custard served with warm Blueberry Coulis

TRIPLE LAYER SMOOTH AS SILK CHOCOLATE MOUSSE WITH MUSCAT STRAWBERRIES (P185) -  Three layers of Velvety Smooth Dark, White, and Milk Chocolate Mousse with Vanilla Ice Cream and Moscato marinated Strawberries

DRINKS

LYCHEE MINT (P135) - Lychee, Mint, Lemon, Aloe Vera Floaters

I would recommend you to try all of the fish dishes above and the rib eye steak. For the dessert, enjoy a big slice of the Triple Layer Chocolate Mousse. It's not too sweet but it's addicting. I really love their fresh fruit drinks especially the Lychee Mint. It cleanses your palate and you'll love nibbling the Aloe Vera floaters.

Chez Nous by Chippens
Location: 368 Padre Gomez St., corner Roxas Ave., Davao City
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChezNousDavao 
Contact Number: (082) 295 3439
Open Monday to Saturday from 9:30AM to 9PM

Thanks for dropping by! Have a great day!