Iloilo Icon Madge Café Closes Its OG La Paz Market Branch

(SPOT.ph) Since opening in 1940, Madge Café has been a go-to for locals looking to soothe their spirits with a cup of joe in a charming and cozy setting. This OG coffee shop in Iloilo is famed for its quaint atmosphere that's arguably kitschy, yet holds a nostalgic sort of charm; and of course, their coffee, which is still prepared and served the old-fashioned way—use of kettles, cloth socks as a filter, and tin cans for serving selected coffee drinks and all. Save those memories if you've got them, but for now, you'll have to bid them a partial adieu. Their original and most famous outpost in La Paz Market is closing.

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Iloilo icon Madge Cafe is closing their famous La Paz Market branch:

Madge Café's main branch in La Paz Market is closing in line with the said market being set to be replaced by a new structure, according to regional outlet Hilway News. Word spread on social media following a public post by Facebook user Nico Gumban, which has around 2,900 reactions and 1,800 shares as of writing.

The said outpost, of course, is the subject of many an Ilonggo's memories as they've been around for decades. The low price of their coffee (as low as P25 a cup) makes them accessible to folks from different walks of life, and their preservation and adherence to traditional techniques is an ode to the simpler years gone by—arguably an ode to history, itself. Regulars would even get their names printed on personalized mugs where their orders would be served. Breathe easy, though: they're not entirely gone forever. Hilway News reports that the café is relocating to a temporary kiosk along Rizal Huervana street for the time being. Their other branch in shopping hub Shops at Atria also remains open.

Hold on to hope, Spotters—but don't forget to support your favorite small businesses while you can.

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