Sometimes you just want to chill!
Amidst the hustle and bustle of city life in Metro Manila, sometimes going to a relaxed restaurant and slowing down your pace with a good meal can make all the difference, especially when you’re so burnt out.
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Whether it’s a warm cup of coffee or your favorite comfort food, here are 10 cozy cafes and restaurants in Metro Manila that are perfect for a cozy day.
Tadeo
Bring the best of both worlds when you eat Tadeo’s Filipino Mexican burritos. There’s nothing like sinigang burrito or sisig tacos at the end of a long day.
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62 Sgt Esguerra Ave, The Ignacia Place, Tomas Morato, Quezon City
Boudica Cafe Bar
Give English food a second chance when you head to Boudica to try their take on Britain’s most popular dishes from a full English breakfast to fish and chips, and even their take on Filipino food like isaw.
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Doña Julia Vargas Ave, City Golf Plaza, Ugong, Pasig, Metro Manila
Poco Deli
Meat lovers, rejoice! Poco Deli has everything you would ever want after a tough day at the gym lifting that iron and hitting them PRs. Hit your macros with the Boudica burger, USDA beef tapa, unagi kabayaki, and fish and chips.
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21 East Capitol Dr, Kapitolyo, Pasig
Le Fleur Cafe
Start your day with an energizing meal when you eat at Le Fleur Cafe. Get their big breakfast set which includes Belgian waffles, corned beef, eggs, and hashbrowns. We also recommend ordering the chicken adobo with coconut.
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G/F, 19 Rolex St, Fairview, Novaliches, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Mantra
Try a new cuisine and discover your next comfort food at Mantra, where you can savor their modern Indian dishes. Start with the tandoori chicken, a whole chicken marinated in yogurt and Indian spices, bursting with flavor. We also recommend the palak paneer, a delightful dish of cottage cheese in spinach purée with fenugreek.
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G/F, Bolanos St, The Grand Midori, Legazpi Village, Legazpi Village, Makati
La Luna Cafe
Take a relaxing drive down south to La Luna Cafe in Taguig—away from the bustling BGC area—and escape the busy corporate life. This spot is best enjoyed with a group, where you can share hearty dishes like crispy pata, adobong pusit, or grilled pork belly sinigang.
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103 ML Quezon, Taguig, Hagonoy, Taguig, Metro Manila
Playlist Cafe
This time, take a drive east to escape the city life and head to Antipolo, Rizal, where you’ll find Playlist Cafe. Indulge in their all-day breakfast options, including pork belly sisig, tocino, beef tapa, and more.
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Blk 16 Lot 18 Sierra Madre St, Grand Heights Subd, Antipolo, San Roque, Antipolo, Rizal
Dusadee Thai
Craving Thai food? Then head to Dusadee Thai for a selection of the most popular Thai dishes from papaya salad to satay, shrimp pad Thai, and even tom yum soup.
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40 Aguirre St, BF Homes, BF Homes, Parañaque, Metro Manila
Caden Handcrafted Donuts
Sometimes a cheat day is just what we need, and indulging in some sweets can make all the difference. Head to Caden Handcrafted Donuts for delicious locally made donuts, along with Korean egg drop sandwiches, coffee, small pizzas, and more!
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Level 1, SM North EDSA Annex, Bagong Pag-asa, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Persaro’s Cafe
Feel like you’re back at grandma’s house when you dine at Persaro’s Cafe. Try classic Filipino comfort food like beef tapa, spamsilog, chicken adobo, and simple sandwich, more!
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Chinitoboy Barbecue Grill Joint
Nothing says comfort more than Filipino-style barbecue sticks. Try some of the cheapest and delicious bbq sticks at Chinitoboy!
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117 Molave St, Molave, Duyan-duyan, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Kuya Tonyo’s Restaurant
Another affordable comfort food destination, head to Kuya Tonyo’s for fried chicken, unlimited chicken wings, and more!
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1856 West Zamora Rd cor Dapo, Pandacan, Manila, Metro Manila
Chef Jessie
One of the most popular restaurants in Rockwell, Chef Jessie has made a name for itself with the award–winning sisig as well as other Filipino favorites like its angus steak, and grilled prawns in thermidor sauce.
Happon Ramen House
For soothing soup that uplifts the soul go to Happon Ramen House, a fave of many students in the area for their affordable but nutritious and delicious ramen.
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143 Maginhawa St, Maginhawa Street, Sikatuna Village, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Draft Brewery and Restaurant
Drinking at Powerplant? Say no more and head to Draft Brewery where you can try some of the most unique cocktails and beers in the area paired alongside the best bar food like burgers, fish and chips, steak, and more!
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2/F, Rockwell Dr, Power Plant Mall, Rockwell, Poblacion, Makati, Metro Manila
Pat & Pat Restaurant
A homey family restaurant, Pat & Pat is a home away from home. We recommend trying their fried chicken, roast beef, and three chorizo pasta.
Salta! Italian Rotisserie Bar
Translates to Jump, in English, jump into a new world of flavor of Italian dishes we’re sure you’ve never tried before. Try their carrot cake, their take on beef tapa, truffle prosciutto pasta, and more!
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100 Matahimik cor Mabait St, Matahimik, Teacher’s Village West, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Good Pastry Cafe
One fo the most popular bakeries in Metro Manila, head to Good Pastry Cafe for the sweet smell of their baked goods. Try the mango kouginn amann, green cheese tart cake, and a Spanish latte!
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53 Connecticut St, Fox Square Bldg, San Juan, Greenhills, San Juan, Metro Manila
Brewing Point Neighborhood Cafe
A friendly neighborhood cafe, Brewing Point is near Mira Nila village in Quezon City. We recommend trying the beef tapa, spinach and artichoke dip, and the 5 spice chicken.
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56 TM Kalaw St cor Congressional Ave Ext, Congressional, Pasong Tamo, Quezon City, Metro Manila
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