Cagayan De Oro — Local coffee enthusiasts across Northern Mindanao have reason to celebrate as Balingasag's beloved homegrown coffee brand, Café Bali, prepares for an exciting return to Cagayan de Oro. After closing its popular outlet at Ayala Malls Centrio in late 2025, the brand is leveling up its presence in the city by establishing a full-scale standalone branch along 12th Street in Barangay Nazareth.
A New Home in Nazareth
Coffee lovers who missed Café Bali’s signature brews after its Centrio Mall space closed on November 30, 2025, can now look forward to a much broader experience. The transition from a mall-based footprint to a dedicated standalone location along 12th Street in Nazareth marks a significant evolution for the brand. This strategic move allows the homegrown brand to design a complete, immersive atmosphere tailored to relaxed neighborhood café culture. Rather than navigating busy mall corridors, patrons will soon be able to enjoy their favorite drinks in a spacious, purpose-built environment.
A Modern Design Upgrade
Recently revealed project renderings courtesy of EMVJ Construction showcase a contemporary, aesthetic design built to elevate Nazareth’s thriving café strip. The upcoming standalone building features clean structural lines, inviting warm lighting, and dedicated indoor-outdoor seating layouts suited for both solo remote work and casual group hangouts. By investing in a full-scale physical location, Café Bali aims to create a cozy urban retreat where customers can savor popular espresso-based drinks and signature fruit lattes at their own pace. The new construction highlights the growing demand for independent, design-forward coffee spots across Cagayan de Oro.
Growth for Local Coffee
The return of Café Bali underscores the resilience and expansion of homegrown food and beverage enterprises originating from Misamis Oriental. First establishing its roots in Balingasag before venturing into Metro CDO, the brand's continued expansion demonstrates the strong local support for regional coffee concepts. As Nazareth solidifies its reputation as Cagayan de Oro's premier culinary and lifestyle district, the addition of this new standalone branch enriches the neighborhood's vibrant food scene. Local coffee lovers eagerly await the official opening to once again enjoy their cherished local brews.
