A Filipino Heritage
The Figaro Coffee Company was established in 1993 by a group of seven friends, whose zeal for coffee was acquired from their travels all over the world.
The passion began as a hobby of brewing tasting and experimenting with many varieties of coffee from around the globe. It soon grew into a business, with the purpose of sharing the fine are of European coffee culture with as many people as possible.
The first Figaro Coffee Store formally opened in November 1993, a simple kiosk located in one of Makati's premiere mall. Originally, Figaro Offered a selection of specialty coffees from around the world, as we as a variety of coffee and tea paraphernalia.
The seven friends managed the Coffee Store themselves, serving their customers personally, and teaching them how to brew and enjoy their own coffee at home. This kink of personalized service endeared Figaro ot its customers, generating a devout following a deeply serious coffee drinkers.