Where Local Coffee Meets Quiet Pleasure in the Heart of Jaro, Iloilo
Kahimuot Brew is an independent MSME coffee shop in Jaro, Iloilo City, owned by Dana V. Gimarangan and Jay-P Maramba. We serve espresso, pour over and non-coffee drinks from Peripheral Stall #2 of the Jaro Small Market on Simon Ledesma Street, across from The Dental Cove clinic and Huong Viet Restaurant. We open daily from 6:30am to 6:30pm.
We opened in August 2026.What started as a shared love for good coffee, local business, and meaningful connection has grown into Iloilo’s go-to neighborhood affordable Arabica-Robusta espresso bar and digital coffee lounge in Simon Ledesma St Jaro, Iloilo City. The name Kahimuot originally comes from Cebuano that means the simple, deep feeling of pleasure, to cherish. That’s exactly what we set out to create every single day at Kahimuot Brew.
From Passion to Pour-Over
Who runs the shop?
Dana V. Gimarangan is a computer engineer who studied at Western Institute of Technology. She has spent 7+ years getting needed results for small businesses, coaches and startups through writing, marketing and sales, automation, SEO, communications public speaking, and practical strategy . One of her clients, Buildeey, grew from 2 locations in 2019 to 7 in 2023 through her SEO and FAQ schema work. She has been part of the WordCamp community since 2019, and she now offers website, SEO and social media help to local businesses through our Community Board.
She won Speech Evaluations Competition Toastmasters International District 75, Division D, and served as judge in a round 2 speaking regional contests last 2024.
Jay-P Maramba stands beside her as co-founder and partner, helping turn the vision into a living, breathing space that locals actually use and love. He brings analytical thinking, and designed + built the business operational workflow systems.
He handles the daily barista work. He makes the drinks, and will mix something for you that is not on the menu, if you request it. He is a coffee enthusiast, with a penchant for good food and beverage
Jay-P is a licensed and registered nurse. He handled commercial accounts and communications of Transcom’s Australian client Kogan; where he was in charge of Business To Business (B2B) and Business To Consumer (B2C) for 11 years. Total 17 years in corporate in Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)
Together they opened Kahimuot Brew as a takeout-first coffee brand that quickly became a physical café — a peaceful streetside stop where students, freelancers, workers, and neighbors can grab an affordable, high-quality espresso without the pretension or the high prices.
What we serve
Our house blend is 70% Arabica and 30% Robusta, sourced from Benguet and Kalinga in the Cordillera. We also make Bangon Iloilo, a barako drink from Batangas barako beans.
A V60 pour over and a long black are Php 50 each. Specialty drinks run from Php 105 to Php 120: the Lilya Latte with ube cream, the Mercado Special with brown sugar, and Kahimuot 1984, our caramel macchiato and best seller. If you don’t drink coffee, we have matcha and milk mixes, and we will make a custom drink if you describe what you want.
You can also take home a resealable 250g bag of our beans for Php 350.
“This is clean coffee beans!” Mr. Sultan, BPO owner and entrepreneur
A place to sit, read and bring the dog
Visit us in Jaro. Kahimuot Brew is pet friendly and kid friendly. We keep National Geographic magazines and books on the shelf, so you can read while the espresso machine runs, or grab a drink to go. Come in for a Php 50 espresso, or message us on Facebook to ask about coffee delivery. You can also read our Google reviews.
Rooted in Jaro, Open to Everyone
You’ll find us along Simon Ledesma Street in Jaro, Iloilo City — Peripheral Stall #2 of Jaro Small Market, right across The Dental Cove and Huong Viet Restaurant, near Angelicum School and Jaro Plaza. Pre-order for pickup at 0917-553-2348
Open daily (days off are announced on our Facebook page), we serve:
- Freshly ground Arabica-Robusta blends sourced from Benguet and Kalinga
- Native Barako
- Signature drinks like Kahimuot 1984 (our fierce caramel macchiato with heart), Pamukaw, Lilya Latte, Baybay Blend, and clean pour-overs
- Non-coffee options that still respect the craft
Part of the Iloilo coffee community
Official merchant at Kape Ta sa Mercado, the first Iloilo coffee bazaar, organized by the Local Economic Enterprise Office (LEEO) of Iloilo City with the Iloilo Public Markets, August 22 to 28, 2026. More than 18 local coffee shops took part.
Local partner of WordCamp Philippines 2026 at the Iloilo Convention Center, where we brewed 55+ handcrafted pour over cups on August 29.
Sponsor of Pabalhas Iloilo, the community run held on August 29, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Kahimuot Brew?
On Simon Ledesma Street in Jaro, Iloilo City, at Peripheral Stall #2 of the Jaro Small Market. We are across from The Dental Cove clinic and Huong Viet Restaurant, near Angelicum School and Jaro Plaza.
What time does Kahimuot Brew open?
Every day from 6:30am to 6:30pm. We post any days off on our Facebook page.
Who owns Kahimuot Brew?
Dana V. Gimarangan and Jay-P Maramba. Jay-P handles the daily barista work.
What coffee beans does Kahimuot Brew use?
Our house blend is 70% Arabica and 30% Robusta from Benguet and Kalinga. We also use Batangas barako beans for Bangon Iloilo.
How much is a coffee at Kahimuot Brew?
Pour over and long black are Php 50. Specialty lattes and Kahimuot 1984 are Php 105 to Php 120.
Does Kahimuot Brew sell coffee beans?
Yes. We sell resealable 250g bags of our Arabica-Robusta blend for Php 350.
Is Kahimuot Brew pet friendly?
Yes. Pets and kids are welcome
Our Promise
Every cup is made to your standards. Fresh. Balanced. Affordable. Honest. Whether you grab a Pamukaw on the way to class, sit with a book and a latte, or stop by to talk business over espresso, we want you to leave with that quiet feeling of kahimuot — pleasure in the everyday. Come for the brew. Stay for the ideas. Leave a little lighter.
Alongside the cafe, this site has three other parts:
The Hub has articles on AI, business and the local economy.
The Community Board features small Iloilo businesses and the events we take part in.
The Bookshelf lists books we recommend. Some of them are on the shelf at the cafe.
If you run a small business and want help with a website, SEO or social media, see Dana’s portfolio and our advertising packages.
Visit Us Today
Address / We are located at: Simon Ledesma Street, Jaro, Iloilo City (Jaro Small Market, Peripheral Stall #2). Across The Dental Cove, Huong Viet Vietnamese restaurant and Cebuana Lhuillier. Near Jaro Plaza, Angelicum School Iloilo, Philippine Estates Office, Mr. DIY, CM by Ramen Choi / Ramen Choi and Red Curry House
Open daily
Follow us on our Facebook page: Kahimuot Brew
Website: kahimuotbrew.com
Nothing beats a peaceful coffee at Kahimuot Brew. We can’t wait to pour yours