Why Book and Borders Cafe Is the Ultimate Haven for Book Lovers

"If one cannot enjoy reading a book over and over again, there is no use in reading it at all." - Oscar Wilde

Whenever I feel down and the whole world seems gray and dull, I usually watch movies on my laptop or browse free e books on an app on my phone and read all night. Sitting around and sulking, they say, will only prolong sadness. Doing something like this really helps me start to feel better.

But there is nothing like the real thing. Those old fashioned, musty printed books. I especially love the peculiar smell of books that can make any book lover’s heart feel cozy and warm. Real books are not going anywhere, I tell you. For me, I tend to cling to a favorite story and reread it over and over again. Most of us who read e books still prefer printed ones.

Part of my childhood was spent visiting the school library regularly. I remember my dad buying us a collection of children’s encyclopedias, and he would bring home stacks of random books that my siblings and I would devour instantly. Unfortunately, there are no libraries nearby in my current town. I truly hope that one day they will build libraries like the one in the movie Matilda, where children can visit anytime, grow smarter, and stay meaningfully occupied.

As Dr. Seuss said, “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you will go.” Plunging into a good book opens up a whole world of knowledge from a very young age.

When I heard about a newly opened café in Timog that encourages customers to read while spending time with friends and family, I did not let the opportunity pass by. It is truly a marvelous idea to put up a sort of mini library in the heart of the city. Although it is far from my place in Antipolo, I accepted the invite wholeheartedly.

Books and Borders Cafe is the latest themed café to open in Quezon City, catering to customers who appreciate both good books and quality food and coffee. This place is set to become one of the metro’s more popular go-to spots.

Book and Borders Cafe is located at 281 Tomas Morato, corner Scout Castor, near 7-Eleven. You cannot miss it.

Unlike other crowded cafés where people are more engaged in conversation, the ambiance here is more relaxed and hushed.

This café encourages customers to browse through its extensive selection of books, and it also makes book stands available for customers to make reading their chosen book much easier.

The furniture is rustic and entirely wooden, creating a homey feel that customers can enjoy with each visit. Stunningly beautiful and thoughtfully placed, every item in the café makes a bold statement that guests will not soon forget. The miniature Eiffel Tower décor is truly eye-catching and visually stunning, evoking a sense that makes you want to grab your luggage and visit the City of Love.

They are open daily from 7 a.m. to 12 midnight, and on weekends, they operate from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. The media who attended the grand opening were also able to try some of their bestsellers.

I had the Fried Tuyo with kesong puti. I love anything with tuyo, or dried salted herring. When I took a forkful of this pasta, believe me, I nearly fell off my chair because it was so delicious. I even licked my plate clean. I really enjoy salty flavors. For those who are not very fond of salty food, this might be a little overwhelming.

Lou, my friend from the blogging world, let me try her pesto pasta and it was superb as well. The garlic bread, however, was not as impressive. It was rather bland and hard, and I was on the verge of taking it home with me and reviving it using a toaster.

Since my body can no longer handle too much caffeine from coffee, I only took a sip of this iced mocha. For drinks, there is a variety of options available, including caffeine-free choices. You can also opt for smoothies on hot days.

Aside from the delicious options I mentioned above, Book and Borders also serves a variety of baked goods, including muffins, breads, cupcakes, pies, tarts, squares, doughnuts, and cakes at affordable prices. They also offer sandwiches such as Beef Pastrami Panini, as well as salads and breakfast options.

The café’s brand ambassadors, Karylle and Benjamin Alves, are both book lovers and represent what the café aims to promote, which is to encourage the habit of reading as well as indulging one’s love for coffee.

"We all have a passion for eating, passion for coffee, passion for putting people together, this is what we did here. Every time you visit Book and Borders, you will have a grand experience because picking up a new book will give you that feeling."

The cafe can prepare special menus for events for you. They personalized the menu to suit any occasion, with prices to meet any budget.

 

Guests were able to take home treats and won prizes (including myself) from their mini games during the launching.

Carrying the tagline “Read, Sip, Dine,” Book and Borders is definitely a must-try not just for book lovers and coffee lovers, but for anyone looking for a nice place to hang out in the busy metro.

So there. Book and Borders is a haven for book and coffee lovers like me. Of course, you can borrow the books for free while waiting for your sumptuous food to be served.

Their commitment is to consistently provide a dining experience that is both satisfying and nourishing.

If you need to escape into a literary café without going too far, just head over to Book and Borders Cafe in Tomas Morato. See you there!

For more updates, you may visit their website at http://twitter.com/bookandborders

 or call them at +639328717856.