My blog site might be mistaken as a pizza blog site because my previous posts are about pizza. Yes, I am a self-proclaimed pizza monster but, no, this is not a pizza blog site. So I came up with this blog about a coffee shop not far away from my place.
This newly opened posh coffee shop put an end to the danger of converting a certain street into a motel strip, somewhat like a red light district. I am so relieved that a sossy coffee shop sprouted in the middle of the motels used for "short time", just by the nest of the budots/budats (term only Dabawenyos would understand and no, I'm not translating it for you).
Buckstab opened last August of 2011. It was inspired by the success of the world-renowned Starbucks. According to the staff whom I asked, the name Buckstab was even derived from their "idol" coffee shop, Statrbucks. "Supposedly, Buckstar yung name but it sounded baduy, kaya pinalitan ng may-ari ng Buckstab. Madali ring tandaan.", says their staff. On a personal note, it's really better than Buckstar, so they don't have to live in the shadows of Starbucks, being the gaya-gaya at walang originality version of Starbucks had they thought of retaining the name Buckstar. That way, Buckstab would create noise of their own, and not be compared to Starbucks all the time. It's also going to give negative impression to the patrons, making their name sound funny to most hinawayon (mapanglait, in Tagalog) if they kept the name Buckstar.
Anyway, Buckstab may not be of the same level as Starbucks but they are closing in, in terms of service, and quality of foods and drinks they serve. Their prices on their menu may be cheap but the quality isn't. Here's an overview of their menu:
Price range for:
Sandwiches: 55 pesos to 110 pesos
Desserts: 50 pesos to 75 pesos
Pastries: 35 pesos to 50 pesos
Cold drinks: 90 pesos
Hot drinks: 60 pesos to 90 pesos
Frappe: 100 pesos
Sandwiches: 55 pesos to 100 pesos
Other foods, like chips are also available.
With their minimalist concept in their interior design, plus such affordable prices on the menu, who wouldn't be lured to come and spend some time there? The place, by the way, is excellent for friends who want to spend some quality time and catch up, lovers on a date, family who wants to take a break from the noisy atmosphere of the city, or business meeting with colleagues.
Buckstab also offers computer rentals (a.k.a. Internet Cafe) inside the shop. For or coffee shop customers, nothing to worry regarding the shouting and howling of gamers inside. The computers are at the other side and clients renting PCs are asked to mellow down voices so as not to shoo away the coffee shop clients. If you wish to go online but you want to use your own laptop, PDA or phone instead of renting their PC, you may do so using their WiFi connection at no extra cost. Their WiFi connection is really fast, so you can post status updates or upload photos while waiting for your date. You may even take a photo of yourself alone and upload it as an evidence that you got there hours before your date. Hehe! =D
If you happen to feel like spending the day at a coffee shop with a great value for money, stop by at Buckstab, just by Bonguyan Times Beach , Matina Aplaya, Davao City. And oh, you might want to reserve your favorite table/spot before going there, you may call them at 295-2712. They're open from 8am to 12 midnight daily.
