Regions Organic Coffee

The perks of travel and food writing:

•  you get to do what you enjoy
•   Learn something new every time

This time we got to travel to Balanga, Bataan where the wife and I got treated to the new and improved Regions Organic Coffee shop.  The coffee shop itself has been around for a while but under a different brand name.  Now, with the husband and wife entrepreneurial team at the helm of the coffee shop, they are putting in their own spin and vision for Regions Organic Coffee.

The branch for Regions Organic Coffee shop in Balanga is located at 2100 Laurel St., Balanga Bataan and is open from 2:00pm-10pm daily.  If Bataan is a bit far for that quick coffee break, try these other branches near you:

·         Naia Terminal 3

·         Kalaayan, Quezon City

·         D. Tuazon, Quezon City

·         CCF, Tiendesitas, Pasig City

The branch in Balanga is conveniently located next to some doctor’s offices where you can get a quick dental, facial, or eye checkup.  You can drop by Regions right after that check up and have a well deserved treat.  The shop itself is a small, but very comfy haven for those coffee lovers out there.

After settling down we decided to get the obvious choice at a coffee shop.  We decided to get coffee!  The Organic Farm brew (P75 for 8oz/P85 for 12oz) is made out of 100% USDA organically certified coffee beans.  If you’re already familiar with different coffee beans you can smell the difference right away as they pour the hot water onto the ground beans.  It’s a must try for any coffee aficionado.  

For those who prefer less of a caffeine kick you may want to try out their flavored cream blends.   We decided to try out their bestsellers, which were the Caramel (P130 12oz/P140 16oz) and Green Tea (P120 12oz/P130 16oz).

Caramel

Green Tea

For the chocolate enthusiasts I’d suggest you get the Hot Chocolate Classic (P85 8oz/P105 12oz).  If not for the love of chocolate then for the awesome heart shape design they put into it.  Nothing beats a warm cup of cocoa filled with love and hearts.

Regions also serve food for those who want something to nibble on while drinking that hot cup of joe.  My personal favorite was the Nachos (P125 Half/P175 whole).  It just had that perfect blend of meatiness and cheesiness that I liked very much.  If anything, this is the type of nachos I’d like to bring into a movie theater with me, or while lounging on the sofa.

If you love pasta you should try the Oriental Pasta (P140).  It’s made with chicken, Shiitake mushrooms, peanuts and is served with garlic bread.  It reminds me of a traditional Thai dish I once had.  It’s quite flavorful and has a distinct taste that says Asia.

Another version of pasta that Regions serves is the Spicy Tuna and Beef & Mushroom.   Both are tomato based with the tuna providing a bit of a kick while the Beef & Mushroom is more of a traditional sweet tasting Filipino treat.  Both are good and tasty and are served with garlic bread.

Beef & Mushroom

Spicy Tuna

If you’re looking for something besides pasta you can go ahead and try the Tuna Cucumber Melt (P95).  It comes with a serving of chips in the middle and goes great with a cup of brewed coffee.  You can also partner this with one of the cold drinks.

And for those who just love to skip to the desserts they should try Region’s version of the crinkle the "Whoopie" (P50).  This large sized crinkle is quite a treat.  I especially liked the green one because you could really taste the “tea” taste with every bite.  Again, this delightful dessert goes great with that hot cup of coffee.

The above food and drinks in this blog is just a small summary of what Regions Organic Coffee shop has to offer.  They can definitely hold up their own against the bigger international coffee shops.  For one, they have great coffee, which is of course a must for any decent coffee shop, but not only that, they also have relatively decent prices that we as consumers love.  But in the end, it is the coffee that will bring you back to this coffee shop and its pleasant atmosphere.