Kuya Jay’s Ube Kafe

Kuya Jay’s Ube Kafe on Medford Street is a family-owned Filipino café where ube appears in drinks, breads, and sweets. You can order an ube latte, pair ube with matcha, or try ube pandesal and hopia. The menu also includes pandan drinks and ice cream, so purple isn’t the only direction to go.

The café serves Gerly’s ice cream, made in-house, along with halo-halo and drinks topped with flavored cold foam. It’s a place to stop for an afternoon drink and something sweet rather than plan a full restaurant dinner. Vegan and gluten-free options are available; ask which items fit your needs. Check the café’s Instagram for new offerings and current hours before making a special trip.