Coffee and Grilled Pork Chops at H Proper Coffee Roasters

July 13, 2025

0 Views 0

SaveSavedRemoved 0

It isn’t common to find exquisite coffee in your usual restaurant. And rarer to still to find hearty and comforting cuisine in a coffee shop. H Proper Coffee Roasters changes all that…

You’re constantly on the prowl for a cup of coffee made with the finest single origin beans from around the world including Colombia, Ethiopia and Brazil but you’re also looking for a satisfying meal and not just a snack. Plus, options for refreshing cocktails too. Now you can enjoy all these in one spot as H Proper Coffee Roasters redefines the coffee experience with a full menu of comforting cuisine plus fresh baked treats anchored by their premium coffee selections. Who’s game for some Grilled Pork Chops? Then, read on…

Driven by a passion for coffee, Harley Keith Yu has made it his personal mission to bring world-class coffee to the local coffee culture from Cagayan de Oro where the flagship store is based to Manila now with two branches in the metro. And you guessed it, he’s the “H” in the brand’s name (for more on H Proper Coffee Roasters, see my posts For The Proper Love of Coffee: From CDO to Manila, H Proper Coffee Roasters Brings World Class Coffee To Ayala Triangle Gardens on their formal launch late last year, A Proper Sunday Roast Served Everyday at H Proper Coffee Roasters on some of their signature dishes from August last year, Soothing Cocktails All-Day Long at H Proper Coffee Roasters in Ayala Triangle Gardens on their extensive line of cocktails from December last year and Meet Me at Podium Social for Coffee, Cocktails and Beer to Sumptuous Cuisine on their second branch at The Podium from last week). Smooth, creamy and refreshing, let’s start with the Cold White Brew (P 175-250 ml/P 250-330 ml/P 390-500 ml/P 700-1L) capped by a robust and flavorful depth from the premium coffee beans without the usual bitter hints. Instead, one can enjoy deep, rounded nutty hints with every sip.

But H Proper Coffee Roasters isn’t just about coffee as Harley Keith Yu complements his extensive coffee selections with the hearty cuisine he loves adding yet another dimension to his brand of elevated comfort food for a unique coffee-driven experience. Take the Warm Caesar Salad (P 550) with tender and juicy chicken thigh fillet on the side with garden fresh and crisp greens topped with egg, croutons and Parmesan tossed in creamy Caesar dressing…

…with its medley of premium ingredients delivering fresh and clean flavors. The addition of chicken thigh fillet makes this salad dish a meal in itself for a preview of H Proper Coffee Roasters’ savory offerings.

For the main course, the Grilled Pork Chop (P 695) with creamed potatoes, grilled broccoli, green beans, olive dressing, almonds and red wine jus is a showstopper of a dish with a thick slab of juicy pork chop.

Each tender bite releases a flavorful burst of juicy and savory richness tempered by the subtle yet sharp notes of the red wine jus for that balanced finish. The stellar supporting cast of creamed potatoes, grilled broccoli, green beans, olive dressing and almonds completes the lavish play of textural contrasts and vibrant flavors for a dish you won’t normally find in a coffee shop. And this is what sets H Proper Coffee Roasters apart from the usual coffee shops with its wide range of savory and comforting dishes. Exquisite coffee and sumptuous dishes in one place, that’s H Proper Coffee Roasters.

The Warm Caesar Salad and Grilled Pork Chop doesn’t leave much space for dessert and H Proper Coffee Roasters boasts of an equally impressive dessert menu. But there’s always room for one more Cold White Brew for take-out as you walk the wide open spaces of Ayala Triangle Gardens. Next time you’re on a coffee run, come hungry. At H Proper Coffee Roasters…

Dude for Food is now on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube, check out these social media accounts for regular updates on good eats. Better yet, click “Like” and “Follow” and enjoy the ride…just look for the FB and IG widgets on the right sidebar.