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Metro Manila has diverse flavors and cultures, making breakfast hunting an experience if you’re roaming the bustling metropolis. So whether you’re a morning person or someone who needs a bit of a nudge to leave their bed, there’s surely something for you in Manila.
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From cozy neighborhood cafes serving freshly baked pastries to trendy brunch spots offering gourmet twists on classic dishes, the city is brimming with options for every kind of food. Here are the 20 best breakfast restaurants in Metro Manila!
Chef Jessie
Enjoy a breathtaking view of a garden and pool when you dine at Chef Jessie in Rockwell. Their charcoal grilled lamb chops, duck adobo, and chicken tikka masala all have unique flavors that will satisfy your palate. In addition, Chef Jessie’s premium roast coffee is robust and ambrosial, a perfect drink to start the day.
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G/F , 23 Amorsolo Dr, The Rockwell Club, Rockwell, Poblacion, Makati, Metro Manila
Dominique’s Kitchen
When Adele Davis said one should “eat breakfast like a king,” she was definitely referring to Dominique’s Kitchen’s kare-kareng bagnet. This small restaurant is known for its generous servings and bold flavors. Their silog meals come with different viands, such as bangus, tocino, and bagnet.
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1085 Padre Noval St cor J Barlin St, P. Noval, P Noval, Sampaloc, Manila, Metro Manila
The Frazzled Cook
The Frazzled Cook is a homey restaurant in the Scout area that serves comfort food and astounding Philippine alamid coffee. We recommend trying their brunch menu, consisting of different international flavors such as Hong Kong-style french toast, Korean breakfast sandwiches, and steak fried rice. If you’re with friends, you can’t miss out on their seafood paella that caters to six people.
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78 Sct Gandia St, Tomas Morato, Laging Handa, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Sourdough Cafe
It’s blasphemy for Filipinos even to consider breakfast without rice, but Sourdough Cafe may turn you into a sinner. Their sourdough breakfast is made of sourdough slices, potatoes, egg, chorizo, and mixed greens, providing you with the proper nutrition and fuel to start the day. If you can’t function without a cup of rice, their steak and rice is the ideal Filipino breakfast substitute.
Flossom Kitchen + Cafe
Enjoy an all-day breakfast with free Americano coffee when you dine in Flossom Kitchen + Cafe. This restaurant has everything, from its fluffy cream pancakes that come in various flavors like tiramisu, ube, and strawberry to its indulgent menu that includes omelets, french toast, steak and eggs, and more. Regardless of what you enjoy, Flossom has something for you.
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187 N Averilla St, San Juan, Sta Lucia, San Juan, Metro Manila
Pablo Bistro
Pablo Bistro in Makati gives you a taste of Spain with every bite of its signature dishes. Start the day with their all-day breakfast menu that features wagyu beef tapa, angus corned beef steak, and wagyu burger steak, all served with two eggs and garlic/plain rice. Their roasted tomato and basil soup is an earthy meal perfect for cool early mornings or busy and hectic afternoons.
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G/F, 119 LP Leviste St, The Picasso Boutique Serviced Residences, Makati, Salcedo Village, Makati, Metro Manila
Commune
Before it transforms into the party capital on Friday nights, Poblacion is home to pleasant and welcoming cafes like Commune. Enjoy classic Filipino breakfast by getting their bangus a la pobre, chicken/pork tocino, or beef tapa with garlic rice and egg. And if you’re craving seafood, we recommend getting their crab roe (aligue) pasta.
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36 Polaris cor Durban St, Poblacion, Poblacion, Makati, Metro Manila
Sasa Cafe
Sasa is a cafe in Manila that makes mouth-watering, must-try sandwiches perfect for breakfast. We’re fans of their tuna melt sandwich, as the creamy, salty, and savory flavor of the tuna works well with the buttery taste of the grilled bread. Pair it with their Americano, and you have a memorable meal to kickstart the day.
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1030 P Ocampo St, Manila, San Andres Bukid, Manila, Metro Manila
The Bang Cafe and Restaurant
The Bang is a small but lively cafe/restaurant with branches in Angono and Taytay. One thing that stands out about the restaurant is its breakfast overload dish. It has beef tapa, chicken tenders, liempo, two eggs, and rice, a dish that can honestly feed two people. Of course, Bang also serves standard portioned dishes like pancakes, american hotdogs, and spaghetti, among others.
Roo’s Cafe
If you’re looking for something different, try Roo’s Cafe at Cubao Expo, as it serves breakfast dishes from across the globe. For one, their eggs benedict should transport you to London, as the eggs are perfectly poached while the hollandaise is velvety smooth. Meanwhile, the Monte Cristo sandwich hits the appropriate sweet and savory notes, with both tastes complementing one another.
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General Romulo Ave, Cubao Expo, Cubao, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Cache Coffee and Cocktails
For most, breakfast isn’t complete without coffee, so check out CACHE Coffee & Cocktails in Ortigas if you want a filling meal to start your day. We recommend trying their chicken and waffles, as the sweet and salty flavors pair well with their creamy and smooth cappuccino. If you want something more familiar, their smoked bacon served with egg and garlic rice should do the trick.
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206A, Onyx Rd cor Sapphire Rd, Parc Chateau, Ortigas, Ortigas Center, Pasig, Metro Manila
The Comfort Food MNL
The Comfort Food MNL serves traditional Filipino food, including an all-day breakfast menu. Their silogs are fan favorites since they have classics like tocino, longganisa, and bangus. However, the dish we highly recommend is their champorados, which come in different flavors like dark/white chocolate and ube.
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UG/F, Ortigas Ave, Eton Cyberpod Corinthian, Pinyahan, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Brunch Cafe
Brunch Cafe has an argument for having the best delis in Las Piñas. Their ham egg drop croissant is a marriage of classic French pastry and a trendy, modern Korean dish. Similarly, the chicken pesto croissant is a filling sandwich, perfect as a to-go meal. Pair either deli with the robust kick of Brunch Cafe’s spanish latte, and you have the ideal meal to start your day.
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Unit 17-2, Aria St, Sta Cecila Rd, Las Piñas, Talon Dos, Las Piñas, Metro Manila
Apartment 1B Cafe
Apartment 1B Cafe has an all-day breakfast menu that veers away from traditional Filipino dishes. For one, their 2-egg breakfast has fries, petite salad, garlic rice, and a choice between different viands like smoked bacon, canadian ham, and beef belly tapa. We’re also fans of their salisbury breakfast, consisting of beef patty, mashed potatoes, eggs, and gravy.
Grapevine
Located in Katipunan, Grapevine is a casual dining restaurant with an all-day breakfast menu featuring flavors from across the world. Their Mexican huevos rancheros is a representation of the country’s breakfast culture, as it has fresh pico de gallo, tortillas, and salsa. We also recommend their buttermilk fried chicken and waffles if you want a taste of Southern North America.
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Lot 1C 16-17 Katipunan Ave, White Plains, White Plains, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Estate Coffeehouse PH
One word that perfectly captures Estate Coffeehouse’s dishes is imaginative. Their hash brown breakfast stack resembles something that came from a dream. It’s essentially two hash browns with chicken meatloaf, mango tempura, tomato salsa, and pesto mayo in between. They also have a waffle stack with garlic rice, arugula, microgreens, salsa, and pork sausage.
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8757 Paseo de Roxas, Paseo Center, Bel-Air, Makati, Metro Manila
Goto Kips
A memory seemingly shared by Filipino adults is those cold mornings with hot goto and dubbed anime playing on TV. With Goto Kips, you can relieve part of your childhood with their arroz caldo or goto. They also have a special goto that’s topped with tuwalya, lechon kawali, chicharon bulaklak, and chicken.
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64 Sct Borromeo cor Sct Ybardolaza, Scout Borromeo, South Triangle, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Buddha’s Belly
Buddha’s Belly serves Chinese and Asian food to give your mornings a nice kick. Their salt and pepper squid is a simple dish that works well because of the squid’s firm and mildly sweet flavor. Of course, they also have a variety of dumplings like pork wonton, moringa, shrimp, spinach, and more.
Kachi Cafe and Collectibles
KACHI Cafe and Collectibles is a hobby store that serves tasty food on top of a welcoming and feel-at-home atmosphere. While they’re meant for a quick snack, the teriyaki chicken nuggets make for a unique breakfast dish, especially if paired with their brewed coffee. KACHI’s oyakodon is a bowl of tender chicken served with poached egg and white rice, a familiar Filipino combination.
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2/F, 299 N Domingo St, Audrich Bldg II, San Juan, Corazon de Jesus, San Juan, Metro Manila
The HubStop Cafe
Located in the busy area of Balibago, Sta Rosa, The HubStop is a cafe perfect for those looking to take a break from the exhausting hustle and bustle of the city. Their beef tapa, arroz caldo, and homemade tocino should bring out a childhood memory or two, as they reflect the good things about Filipino breakfast. They’re hearty, filling, and tasty, capturing the essence of the country’s most important meal of the day.
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Old National Hwy, One Sta. Rosa Prime, Sta. Rosa, Balibago, Sta Rosa, Laguna
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