Do it for the gram!
Nowadays, we’ve been seeing a lot of urban neon light photography and we simply want to learn the tips and secrets in getting that perfect photo for our Instagram feed.
Have your cameras ready because we’ve come up with a list of food spots that have pretty neon lights. Even better, they also offer delicious treats for you to munch on!
Holy Smokes BBQ – Poblacion
Holy Smokes BBQ serves authentic Texas-style barbecue such as smoked brisket, beef ribs, pork ribs, chicken, sausage, bacon, and pulled pork – all smoked using local fruit wood. They are known for their brisket which is USDA certified Angus beef that is smoked between 12-16 hours.
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Matilde cor Jacobo St, Poblacion, Makati
(0917) 503-6544
The Lost Bread – multiple branches
The Lost Bread is a homegrown dessert cafe specializing in French toasts and over-the-top milkshakes. You might recognize them from their first milkshake kiosk at the StrEAT Food Park in Maginhawa. Now with a newly opened branch in SM Megamall, they’re taking the metro by storm with their unique sweet concoctions.
Insider tip: Enjoy Buy 1 Get 1 Milktea Milkshakes with Booky! Read more here.
Crosta Pizzeria – The Social on Ebro
Crosta is a pizzeria stall serving unique pizzas with unique names such as The Basic Bitch (Pizza sauce, mozzarella, basil), Pepperonley (Pizza sauce, mozzarella, salami, parmesan), and Shroomed Out (Shiitake, portobello, white button, mozzarella, fontina, taleggio, parmesan, fresh thyme).
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5770 Ebro, Poblacion, Makati
Polilya – Poblacion
Polilya serves reinvented global bar chows. Some dishes and cocktails are infused with local craft beer by Engkanto Brewery.
Insider Tip: Enjoy Buy 1 Get 1 Drinks, Blame It On The Heat & Weekly Slushie, from Polilya! See more deals here.
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5658 Jacobo St, beside Z Hostel, Poblacion, Makati
8 Cuts – multiple branches
8 Cuts Burger Blends is a make-your-own burger joint, where ‘8 Cuts’ is a reference to the eight cuts of beef used in the five custom blends that only they offer.
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Lan Kwai Speakeasy – Katipunan
Lan Kwai Speakeasy is a newly-opened bar and restaurant inspired from the owners’ trip to Hong Kong. Lan Kwai Fong, it’s namesake, is a popular nightlife spot in Hong Kong. They serve quality cocktails and good food that won’t be too heavy on the pocket. Read our full feature here.
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42 Esteban Abada St, Loyola Heights, Quezon City
(0917) 805-0180
Big Boy’s Diner – Banawe
Big Boy’s Diner offers famous diner favorites like burgers, wings, hotdog, and pancakes. They also serve coffee, milkshakes and banana split.
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128 Santo Domingo Ave cor Sta. Catalina St, Siena, Quezon City
0917 811 5577
Common Folk – White Plains
Common Folk is a hip new coffee bar that promises #NoBadDays with their coffee and light meals including open-faced toasts and hot off-the-press sandwiches.
Also read: 13 Cafes with Beautiful Latte Art that Will Brighten Up Your Day
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79 Katipunan Ave, White Plains, Quezon City
(02) 277-6357
Carousel Creamery – Greenhills
Carousel Creamery is a dessert specialist offering 101 premium ice cream flavors. With their wide array of flavors, you may opt for classic favorites or whimsical unique flavors like Bleu Cheese, Beer & Chicharon, Honey Lavender and more.
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8 Missouri St., North East, Greenhills, San Juan
(02) 775-9092
Lazy Bastard – multiple branches
Lazy Bastard specializes in premium burgers, fries, and hotdogs with a twist. They also serve deep-fried bacon-wrapped creations and breakfast sandwiches made with your choice of meat filling in buttery french toast.
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5ynco Bar – Diliman
5ynco Bar is a chill spot that serves as a cocktail bar as well as offering some good food like fishballs, Turkish meatballs, and popcorn.
Also read: 14 New Late Night Spots Around the Metro that are Open Way Past Midnight
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2/F #2 Scout Dr. Lazcano St cor Mother Ignacia (near Capitol Medical Hospital), Diliman, Quezon City
(0956) 709-8953
Alice Tea Salon – Ortigas
Alice Tea Salon is an Alice in Wonderland themed cafe that serves authentic tea leaves sourced from Taiwan. They also offer iced drinks and pastries. Read our full feature here.
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The Pearl Place, Pearl Drive, Ortigas, Pasig
Also read: 11 Affordable Seafood Spots All Over the Metro That Will Make You Drool
Batter or Dough – SM North Edsa
Batter or Dough serves specialty coffee and elevated sweet waffles with flavors like Nutella, cinnamon, maple syrup, and many more.
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4/F SM North EDSA, The Block, Quezon City
Early Night – Fort Bonifacio
Early Night is a new resto-bar that serves drinks and food like Sisig Fries, Pork BBQ sticks, Tokwa’t Baboy, Crispy Nilasing na Hipon and more.
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Unit C The Fort Entertainment Center, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
(02) 519-6815
Container Turf – BF Homes
Container Turf is a hip new food park in BF Homes. From the name itself, the stalls are located in their individual shipping containers.
Also read: 14 New Restaurants and Cafes in BF Homes That Are Calling Your Name
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Thirsty Barber – Greenhills
Thirsty Barber is a new neighborhood barbershop and speakeasy bar that serves bar chow, rice meals, specialty cocktails, beer, and more.
Also read: 16 Hidden Restaurants for You to Discover in San Juan
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G/F Promenade Building, Wilson St., cor P. Guevarra St, Addition Hills, San Juan
(0977) 360-8130
Yes Please – Fort Bonifacio
Yes Please is the newest concept from The Fat Kid Inside blogger, Erwan Heussaff. This 90’s vibe restobar serves cocktails named after popular 90’s icons such as Devon Sawa, Carmen San Diego and Tommy Lee.
Also read: 12 New & Unique Restaurants in Uptown, BGC You Should Try ASAP
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11th Ave corner 38th St, Uptown Bonifacio, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
(0917) 140-7777
Alamat Filipino Pub & Deli – Poblacion
Alamat Filipino Pub and Grill serves modern Filipino fare and barchow. You won’t find anything like their adobo chicken wings, sinuglaw (pork bbq on tuna ceviche), wagyu bistek, and artisan sausages anywhere else.
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2/F 5666 Don Pedro St, Poblacion, Makati
(0917) 530-2580
Also read: 12 Cool Late Night Spots in Cubao That Are Open Way Past Your Bedtime
Arroz Ecija – multiple branches
From the team behind XO46 Heritage Bistro, Arroz Ecija offers Fil-Hispano cuisine with regional specialties like bagnet, callos, lengua, bringhe (paella) and more.
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