It’s to constantly know who you are in the coffee scene. Because if you have that solid understanding of yourself or your coffeeshop, you don’t have to do any gimmicks. You can stick to your menus, stick to your offerings, and even the language that you use in your social media, you attract the same people that would opt to go to your coffeeshops,” she said.

Dot Mediano, owner of Lot38, added that the coffee crawl gathers business owners who are passionate about coffee.

“It gives us that excited feeling because as a Dabawenyo and someone who is truly passionate about coffee, this movement, we believe, can spark progress… Coffee is more than just a beverage, it can stimulate conversations and even profoundly affect cultures,” he said.

Mediano said coffee can “spark discussions, inspire individuals, and even encourage collaborations not only between cafés and coffee enthusiasts but also among coffee lovers.”

He said starting a coffee shop business takes knowledge, research and development, and passion.

“Coffee is more than just a beverage. It goes beyond a drink. You also have to learn about people as well because as a coffee shop, you must not only serve quality drinks but also quality service to people. The most challenging part is really about accumulating knowledge,” he said. (Antonio L. Colina IV / MindaNews)