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Refreshing summer treats to beat the heat

Marymil M. Cabrera

AS THE temperature rises this sunny season—which is, unfortunately, hard on the body and mood—keeping yourself cool with refreshments is an ideal treat.

Located in the bustling business side of Mandaue City, a New York-inspired cafe is ready to serve with its Instagrammable monster milkshakes, blended fruit juices, smoothies, bubble tea, sundaes and ice cream. The flavors change every month to keep give its patrons something to look forward to, aside from its best-selling Mud Mocha.

Welcome to Wallstreet Coffee + Bar located in bai Hotel. Here you can easily spot contemporary design elements, enjoy the cozy seating area and marvel at the statement furniture and gleaming architectural glass walls which add sophistication and elegance to the place’s interiors.

According to assistant restaurant manager Shiela Lucanas, its monthly featured drink takes into account customers’ requests and incorporates its team’s creativity. “We want to showcase some versatility when it comes to our drink offerings, and we want to grant our customers’ requests as much as possible.” For this month, the perky cafe features its Matcha Pistachio, a healthy creamy blend of matcha green and pistachio nuts perfect for the season.

The are also other popular picks which feature local ice cream. There’s the Banana Split, a banana filled with strawberry, vanilla, chocolate ice cream, topped with whipped cream, nuts and cherry, drizzled with chocolate sauce; and the bai Fruit Sundae, fresh local fruits topped with durian, black sesame, ube ice cream and whipped cream, fresh mangoes and ube.

Wallstreet Coffee + Bar can comfortably accommodate up to 80 people, and is open from 6 a.m. until 2 a.m. The cafe is located at the ground floor of bai Hotel, Ouano Ave., corner Seno Boulevard, Tipolo, Mandaue City, Cebu.

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