How to survive—and actually enjoy—Coffee Plz 2026
Your cheat sheet for three days of caffeine, curious finds, and knowing when to take a break
Coffee Plz 2026 is the kind of festival where “I’ll just have one” is probably not a realistic game plan. Returning to Ayala Malls Circuit Makati from September 4 to 6, 2026, the three-day gathering brings together more than 100 coffee and lifestyle brands, from local and international roasters to matcha, bakes, and home-brewing gear.
So before you walk in and immediately lose track of which coffee you just tried, here’s how to do Coffee Plz properly.
Start with a game plan
The festival is spread across the Activity Center and Breezeway, with different areas dedicated to local roasters, international names, matcha, coffee equipment, and more. Have a look at the map before you arrive and pick a few stops you absolutely want to make. Then leave some room for the unexpected—that’s half the fun.
Try something you wouldn’t normally order
Coffee Plz is built for the curious, so this is not the time to play it safe. Explore unfamiliar roasters, compare different styles and origins, or switch things up with matcha and other coffee-adjacent finds. If you’re a longtime specialty coffee drinker, think of it as a chance to expand your rotation; if you’re a casual drinker, simply follow your curiosity.
Make your coffee spending work harder
This is where bringing your Maya Black Credit Card makes sense. Pay at participating Coffee Plz merchants with Maya Black and you can earn up to 10x Maya Miles on eligible purchases. You can also use your Maya Miles to pay at participating merchants, while Maya Card purchases can earn 1% cashback on eligible transactions.
Because if you’re going to leave with a new bag of beans, a coffee gadget and one more drink for the road, you might as well get something back from it.
Know where to find the freebie
Make a stop at the Maya Booth between tastings. You can get a free Coffee Tasting Stub for a Maya Signature Drink—coffee from Yardstick or matcha from Jacque & Matcha—when you complete one of the qualifying activities, including applying for a Maya Black Credit Card, buying a Maya Card, or showing a minimum P1,500 Coffee Plz purchase made with any Maya Card.
Pace yourself
Coffee Plz runs from 10 AM to 10 PM from September 4 to 6, 2026, so there’s no need to treat the first hour like a caffeine endurance test. Take breaks, browse the lifestyle finds, grab something to eat, and let your palate reset before the next pour.
After all, the goal isn’t to try everything. It’s to leave having discovered something you actually want to come back to.
