STAY healthy, stay safe, and stay happy.
That’s the mission of Stay Cafe, says its owner, Lily Yu.
Located on Beach Road across from 13 Fishermen pavilion in Lower Garapan, Stay Cafe provides residents with healthy and yummy options when dining out. It basically offers healthy meals away from home.
Yu said Stay Cafe uses as much locally grown or sustainably sourced fruits and vegetables as available for their incredibly delicious and creative choices of coffee drinks like the coffee-based banana latte, the unique and innovative avocado latte, and a variety of fruit-based smoothies.
Stay Cafe also serves superb meals like the vegan-favorite bibimbap, the fresh home-made dumplings, and the award-winning Chili that won the championship title in the Veterans of Foreign Wars Saipan Post 3457 Chili-making contest earlier this year. Also, try their delectable desserts like the special honey bread, often referred to as “honey toast” or “honey brick toast.”
Yu said it has always been their desire to provide members of the community with a place focused on health and wellness by serving locally sourced and high-quality fruits and vegetables for delicious and healthy food, beverages, and special treats.
Former Marianas Visitor Authority chairwoman, Marian Aldan-Pierce, third right, and friends join Stay Cafe owner Lily Yu.
And while enjoying these healthy meals outdoors, customers can also feel the comfort of home with Stay Cafe’s peaceful ambiance and environment, stylish furniture, and the spectacular view of Saipan lagoon, all these satisfy Stay Cafe’s mission to make customers “stay happy.”
As for “staying safe,” there is a story behind it, Yu said. Stay Cafe, which she opened at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic in November 2020, instantly became a safe spot for many customers because of the cafe’s very strict compliance with the government’s health and safety rules.
In putting up the business about three years ago, Yu said she wanted to be very creative about coffee, so she mixed them with fresh fruits. And with the use of locally sourced vegetables for the meals, “so the outcome is these,” referring to the decadence of delicious healthy meals, a variety of creatively concocted coffee drinks, and special snacks.
Most of these delicacies, Yu said, are served only at Stay Cafe.
“So please come, grab your coffee and enjoy the comfort of the place and the special treats,” Yu said.
Special treats
Yu also gave a “sneak peek” of Stay Cafe’s special treats so customers would know what to expect.
Fresh avocado latte
She said this is a unique and innovative beverage that combines the creamy goodness of ripe avocados with the rich and aromatic flavors of coffee. This delightful concoction, she said, brings together the smooth texture of mashed avocado and the robust taste of freshly brewed espresso, resulting in a surprisingly harmonious blend. The avocado adds a velvety mouthfeel and a subtle hint of nuttiness, while the coffee provides a gentle caffeine kick and a satisfying bitterness. Whether you’re an avocado aficionado or simply looking for a refreshing twist on your daily coffee fix, the fresh avocado latte offers a delightful fusion of flavors that is both indulgent and refreshing.
Peanut butter latte
Yu said customers can experience the perfect blend of rich espresso and velvety peanut butter in their extraordinary peanut butter Latte. Crafted with love and passion, she said this delightful concoction will satisfy your cravings for both coffee and nutty goodness. Indulge in the creamy notes, balanced with a hint of sweetness, that will leave your taste buds craving more.
Banana latte
This is a delicious coffee-based beverage that combines the rich and creamy taste of milk with the sweet and fruity flavor of ripe bananas. This drink provides a unique and satisfying blend of caffeine and natural sugars that can give you an instant energy boost while satisfying your sweet tooth.
A papaya latte
This is a beverage made by combining papaya fruit with espresso or coffee and steamed milk. It’s a unique and tropical twist on a traditional latte, offering a fruity and sweet flavor profile with the rich and creamy texture of a latte. Papaya lattes are a popular choice in some coffee shops, especially in regions where papaya is a common fruit.
Honey bread
Often referred to as “honey toast” or “honey brick toast,” it is a popular dessert or snack. It typically consists of thick slices of bread, which are toasted or baked until they become crispy on the outside while remaining soft on the inside. After toasting, the bread is generously drizzled with honey, sometimes accompanied by toppings like butter, whipped cream, ice cream, fruits, or other sweet ingredients.”
