Savor the Story Behind Every Cup

Caffeinated Spaces is a website created by journalism students from West Visayas State University to explore and celebrate the evolving coffee culture in Iloilo City. From cozy cafés to bustling coffee spots, the site features local coffee shops, highlighting their unique stories, locally sourced beans, brewing techniques, ambience, service, and connection to the community.

More than just a guide, Caffeinated Spaces aims to promote Iloilo’s coffee scene and inspire readers to support local cafés and coffee farmers. By sharing these stories, the website hopes to inform, engage, and encourage a deeper appreciation for the people and craft behind every cup of coffee in the city.

About Caffeinated Spaces

14

Visited Cafes

14

Coffee Blogs

3

Blog Contributors

7

Districts Featured

Our mission aims to document and promote the vibrant coffee culture of Iloilo City by sharing meaningful stories of local cafes and their craft behind every cup. We also seek to inform readers, highlight locally sourced products and brewing traditions, and encourage community support for locally grown coffee businesses.

By showcasing the passion, creativity, and connection within Iloilo’s coffee scene, Caffeinated Spaces aspires to deepen appreciation for local coffee culture while strengthening the bond between cafes and the communities they serve.

Meet the team

Meet the team that took time to curate all of the information for centralized information directory and blogs.

Trixie

Trixie Aurelia T. Ningas

Editor & Multimedia Lead

Trixie

Leigh Diane M. Mandado

Lead Photographer & Visual Storyteller

Trixie

Kelley Marie G. Matoy

Project Coordinator & Content Writer

Regino

Regino Balogo Jr.

Lead Developer

Mark

Mark Andrei Encanto

Lead UI/UX Designer and Developer

Trixie

Rhazel Jay Gumacal

Developer and Assets Director

Regino

Prof. Rica Marcet O. Funtecha

Consultant