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Concept cafes have become quite the trend over the years. Not only does having a theme provide a feast of the senses, but having a unique one can also make a cafe stand out above the rest. Lots of cafes now go all out not just on the dishes, but on the decorations as well, making them remarkable and even a favorite. Luckily, seated just two hours away from the metro is a retro-style cafe that gives equal importance to its food and its concept: Purple Beetle Cafe in Twin Lakes Tagaytay!
Bringing the vintage theme to a whole new level,
Purple Beetle Cafe has become the talk of the town. Before the pandemic, it was impossible to catch this
vintage cafe empty, for it is always flooded with families who want to bond, barkadas looking for a hangout spot, or couples on a date. With the cafe operating under the new normal, Purple Beetle Cafe made sure to put their customers’ health and safety first by implementing safety measures that everyone must follow. Read on to learn more about it.
A Cafe Where Food And Art Collide
Great food, relaxing ambiance, and artsy interiors: name it, and Purple Beetle Cafe has it! The chic concept cafe located along Nasugbu Highway is one of the best places to go to for an Instagram-worthy dining experience. Its colorful wall murals and overall vintage aesthetic makes the cafe visually appealing, leaving customers wanting to come back. Purple Beetle Cafe isn’t just a business but also a second home for owners Kiko and Elsie Blanco, for their own artworks can be seen hanging inside the cafe’s walls. What makes the cafe more fascinating is that it has a real Beetle for a counter!
Aside from its crafty decorations, Purple Beetle Cafe also offers a hearty menu that can fill your stomach with satisfaction. Some of the cafe’s must-try dishes are its lasagna rolls, cream cheese and banana French toast, cheeseburger with bacon and egg, and buffalo chicken wings. Frappuccino drinks in various flavors like green tea, hazelnut, and salted caramel are also available, along with other popular hot and cold beverages.
As you wait for your food, the cafe is sure to give you a fun-filled time with a variety of recreational activities. You can doodle your heart away using the place’s arts and crafts materials, or challenge your barkada to a thrilling board game. Souvenirs like dream catchers and headpieces can also be bought at the cafe.
Purple Beetle’s Safety Precautions
Now that Purple Beetle Cafe has reopened under the new normal, it imposed a few safety guidelines that must be observed both by guests and employees to keep the place safe for everyone:
• Operating hours are from Mondays to Sundays, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
• Guests who enter the cafe must be wearing face masks and face shields.
• Guests must undergo a temperature check before entering.
• Only customers aged 21 to 59 years old are allowed to enter. Quarantine passes must be presented upon entry.
• Everyone must keep their hands clean by using hand sanitizers provided in the cafe.
• All guests must fill out a health declaration form and use the sanitation mat before entry.
• Everyone has to practice social distancing by maintaining a 2 meter distance.
No matter what you choose to do, Purple Beetle Cafe can surely give you a safe space, a happy tummy, and a good time filled with priceless memories. Just be sure to follow their safety precautions and your aesthetically pleasing dining experience is good to go!
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