Kumusta!
Hi! I’m Kristal, the founder and friendly face behind Barkada Coffee. I brew bold, flavorful Philippine-grown coffee here in Portland and share it through pop-ups, catering services, and creative community events.
My mission is simple. Bring people together through good coffee, good stories, and a little Filipino hospitality. If you’re curious about Liberica (Barako), Robusta, Excelsa, or Arabica from the Philippines, you’re in the right spot.
Whether you’re a coffee lover, a culture lover, or just looking for something new and delicious, I’m so glad you’re here.
I’m Kristal.
Barkada.
What it means to me?
Barkada (bar-kah-da) is the Filipino word for your closest crew, the people you can be yourself with, and the ones who just get you.
Coffee is how we slow down together, even for a moment. I chose the name Barkada because sharing Philippine-grown coffee feels like inviting people into that circle, one cup at a time. In a culture of instant everything, we’re here to make room for something real.
Every cup is an invitation to reconnect. Sip with us and stay in the moment!
Our Services
Bring Barkada Coffee to your workplace or event!
We offer specialty coffee catering, cultural tastings, and community pop-ups featuring all four Philippine coffee species. Everything is brewed fresh, crafted with care, and rooted in the Filipino idea of barkada: connection, friendship, and good vibes over a good cup.
Perfect for team gatherings, festivals, workshops, and creative spaces!
The Shop
Discover Philippine-grown coffee and Barkada-made goods that celebrate flavor and culture. I offer whole bean coffee from all four species, small-batch cold brew, playful zines, and gifts that highlight the stories and farmers behind every bean. If you want bold, meaningful coffee rooted in Filipino heritage, you’ll find it here.
If you want coffee that’s bold, meaningful, and rooted in culture, this is the place.
“Ah I was so excited to try this coffee after sampling it at one of barkada’s pop ups. Absolutely fantastic coffee. Packs a punch!”
- Mark, on our Sultan Kudarat Robusta