I’ve been loyal to Amian ever since my Vigan days—one of those cafés I kept returning to for a steady dose of Ilokano comfort and great coffee. So hearing that Amian is now in SM City Laoag made me genuinely happy. More branches mean more people get easy access to quality coffee and modern Ilokano food—exactly what Amian has been building all along.

A cafe with Ilokano roots

Amian (pronounced /a.’mjan/) means “northern wind,” a name that captures the brand’s Ilokano pride and sense of place. Beyond the name, their mission shows up in the details: making premium coffee experiences accessible to locals and creating a space where Ilokano flavors are modern, warm, and welcoming.

Championing local coffee farmers

One thing I really appreciate about Amian is how they support coffee farmers from Ilocos Sur—especially in Sigay. Their shop features 100% Robusta beans and Ilokos drip coffee with farmer-labeled packs (you’ll find names like Marieta Lidem, Ginalyn Gonzalo, Jean Apalet, and Byron Daplayan). It’s great coffee that’s sustainably and ethically sourced—and every cup feels connected to home.

What we ordered at SM City Laoag

Coffee

Starter

Federico Wild Tenders: Golden-breaded chicken drenched in Amian’s signature buffalo-style red sauce—fiery, tangy, unforgettable.

Brunch mains

Galileo Bagnet Hash: Ilocano comfort in a bowl—shredded bagnet, egg, and classic KBL over adobo organic red rice, with Amian vinegar on the side.

Isabelo Fried Chicken: Golden fried chicken with savory gravy, paired with organic red rice.

Abaya Bibimbap: Bibimbap Ilokano style.

Sandwiches and pasta

Burgos Roast Beef: Tender roast beef with melted cheese in buttery brioche buns—rich, savory, perfectly toasted.

Jalapeño Burger: A quarter‑pound jalapeño beef patty with melted cheese and Amian’s signature jalapeño sauce on toasted Amian bread.

Truffle Pasta: Spaghetti in a truffle butter cream sauce—comforting and indulgent.

Biscocho Breakfast Sandwich (Ilocos Norte exclusive): Pasuquin’s soft biscocho meets Batac’s iconic longganisa in a warm, savory egg mix—a fusion of sweet, garlicky, and buttery flavors. This one’s a must-try and a standout for the Laoag branch.

Why this new branch matters

Amian’s expansion into SM City Laoag makes their blend of culture-forward food and coffee even more accessible. If you’ve loved the Vigan or Candon branches, the Laoag spot brings the same warmth—with Ilocos Norte-exclusive bites that make the trip worth it.

Final sip

Whether you’re here for a thoughtful latte, a comforting Ilokano bowl, or a playful sandwich on Amian bread, this new Laoag branch captures what Amian does best: elevating local flavors while staying true to the North. See you at SM City Laoag—come hungry, leave happy, and don’t skip that Biscocho Breakfast Sandwich.