Behind the Bintana

In the quiet village of Elizabeth Pond Street in Camputhaw, you can find an establishment that grants you the sensation of tranquility every person needs in the middle of the chaos of the city.

Bintana, a Cebuano term for window, is a means to explore various possibilities for the 22-year old owner, Sarah Javier. Through collaboration with some key partners, Sarah was able to put up Bintana which operates both as a coffee shop and restaurant.

“This place is like a melting pot for many things,” stated Sarah as she shared the many opportunities she envisions for the establishment.

Inside Bintana, the walls are bare to act as a blank canvass where artists will be given the chance to exhibit their paintings. There is also space for musicians to showcase their talents.

“We really want to reach a diverse range of people” says Sarah. Bintana is suitable for holding meetings in a relaxed environment unlike the bustle and noise of mainstream food establishments. It is also ideal for small private parties and for students to study in on quiet afternoons.

As you enjoy the artworks and performances, you can feast on their delectable dishes. Bintana’s food leans towards Filipino, Spanish and Italian cuisine. They offer as staples the most popular dishes and introduce new dishes everyday for variety which will keep customers coming back for new dishes to try out.

Bintana highlights its coffee servings which are manually brewed from freshly roasted beans. In their slow bar, the beans are ground upon ordering and everything is weighed and measured to produce the same end cup every time. Currently on their coffee menu are Costa Rica, Colombia, Kalinga and the special Civet coffee called Kopi Luwak. Depending on your brewing preference, you can choose from V60, French Press or the Vietnamese Phin process. She admits that her love for coffee was the springboard for Bintana’s existence.

With the goal of experiencing life together with her customers, the owner herself will prepare the coffee and gladly share her knowledge about coffee.

Bintana had its soft opening last April 2013 and celebrated its grand opening on May 17, 2013 featuring the artworks of K Paler Rivera and the performances of Ana Diores and Joshua Reganot. For more information you can visit and like their Facebook page