Our Story

Ayala Coffee was founded by Matt and Trixie in 2021, with the hopes of connecting to their community through their passion for coffee. Ayala is derived from "Ayala Heights," the neighborhood in the Philippines from which co-founder Trixie's family is from. With their families and culture serving as a huge source of inspiration (behind both the name and the drinks), Ayala Coffee strives to create a unique and thoughtful experience with every sip. Being first generation Filipino-Americans, Matt and Trixie are proud to represent their culture and humbled by the opportunity to serve coffee made from the heart. 

Meet the Team

  • Co-Founder

    Cali-born, Jersey-raised, and a proud daughter of immigrants! Before pursuing Ayala Coffee, I was an accountant for five years, and drank coffee twice a day to help get me through busy seasons and late nights studying for the CPA exams. Outside of my interest in coffee, I love to dance, travel, and find any reason to create a good excel spreadsheet. I'm an animal and nature lover, doggo mom to my two pups Mas and Mello, and a sucker for a good broadway musical.

    Fun fact: I have seen every episode of Friends more times than I can count. Patiently awaiting someone who can out-trivia me :)

 

  • Co-Founder

    Coffee nerd, flavor adventurer, and grateful doggo dad of Mas and Mello (IG: @mas_mell0) <3

    I'm a proud first-gen Filipino, born & raised in NJ, Kean alumni, and honored co-founder of this crazy opportunity that is Ayala Coffee. Initially planning to go into the culinary field, Ayala has been a blessing of an experience to revisit an old passion, exercise my creativity, and let my curiosity explore this wild world of coffee.

    Apart from my passion for the fruitful beans, I love going to music shows, playing basketball, venturing food spots, and traveling with the other co-founder ;)