There's a relatively new place in SM City San Lazaro that is so welcoming and refreshing to parents and little tots. It's Happynest Play and Learn Cafe at the 2nd floor near Toby's Sports. It opened December 2017 but it wasn't till April that I discovered and visited the place. What did I find so interesting about Happynest? They serve Illy coffee! I first had a taste of this Italian coffee about three years ago in a cafe near Robinsons Magnolia in Quezon City and I was impressed of its crisp, bold taste.
It's a good thing I can now have Illy coffee again
at a place which is nearer our home.
Also, Happynest is kinda unique because it isn't just a cafe, it's likewise a play hub for kids. Parents can enjoy sipping their cup of joe while letting their little ones
have the time of their lives at the play area. The kids, once they're done playing, can also enjoy eating as Happynest has special meal sets served on really cute plates that might as well be toys themselves so yes, they can play with their food.
Haha! Just kidding.
I've gone to Happynest twice, once with my two kids and once solo.
These were our orders:
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| Meaty Spaghetti, P165. I had expected my son to have this and I was right. Happynest's version is a kid-pleaser: saccharine but not too much, even the much older me loved it. It was meaty and cheesy as well. |
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| Mr. Porky Chop, P195. This was really good! The breaded porkchop was tender on the inside, crunchy on the outside. Love, love, love! There's a bit of salad there but a whole lot of steamed rice, making this plate perfect for famished peeps. |
Finding Dory Bun, P245.
I liked the sandwich but would have loved it had the fish fillet been more crunchy on the outside and less oily. But it seemed they finished the frying process a little too soon, so the fillet was a bit soggy and dripping with oil. :(
I liked the sandwich but would have loved it had the fish fillet been more crunchy on the outside and less oily. But it seemed they finished the frying process a little too soon, so the fillet was a bit soggy and dripping with oil. :(
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| Salted Egg Golden Fingers, P185. I was curious about this but was disappointed that the salted egg flavor merely came from the powder dusted all over the fries. I just thought paying almost P200 for a handful of "powdered" fries was a bit too much.
 My son's default drink anywhere, anytime. :)  Mr. Shrekky, P180. My daughter's. She's a bit of a "matchamaniac". Haha!  Pure bliss! I so love Illy coffee for its bold, intense and clean flavor. In and around Happynest Play and Learn Cafe      This place makes me as giddy as a kid! |
Happynest Play and Learn Cafe is worth a visit, folks, especially if you have small children who would surely enjoy playing with all sorts of toys for boys and girls in the play area.
Nice place, good food and coffee, and friendly crew. :)
