Some lists are just not meant to be ignored. This list is one of those.
It’s been awhile since we scoured Antipolo for awesome new restaurants that should make the trip worth it. We searched high and low for cafes, barbecue diners and even a garden restaurant that not only has great ambiance, but good food as well. Foodies who have visited them have raved and left reviews on their feeds. Yes, we read your captions and your comments and suggestions are what we use to curate our featured lists. And no, we don’t just whip them up out of the air for our pleasure.
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Minced Manila – Sumulong Circumferential Road
Minced Manila is a casual restaurant serving the best of Filipino favorites with a modern twist. Some of its signature dishes include the Octopus Sisig, Kare-kare, Steph’s Fried Chicken and Humba Bagnet. Tip: They accept catering for your private party needs.
Reservations are accepted
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EM Gems Bldg. L. Sumulong Circumferential Road, Antipolo
+63 2 696-0148
Café Esse – Circumferential Road
Cafe Esse is a modern rustic, industrial aesthetic-themed coffee hub. It serves an extensive list of classic coffee, house blends and frappes to pair with their delicious pasta selections, fresh breakfast waffles and sub-sandwiches. Esse is short for ‘essence.’
Reservations are accepted
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2/F CEO Building, L. Sumulong Circle, Brgy. San Roque, Antipolo City
+63 917 682-2501
Chi’s Burgers Company – MLQ Extension
Chi’s Burgers is all about simple food, done right, without trying hard. Specializing in all-beef burgers, they serve a simple menu with only 3 kinds of burgers: the Sliders, Chi’s Burger and Double Chi’s Burger. Customers are allowed to add more toppings for a minimal amount, some sides, drinks and dessert.
No reservations accepted
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13 M.L. Quezon Extension, Antipolo
+63 917 502-6702
Hotdog Project – Claveria Plaza
Hotdog Project is a sandwich shop offers a menu that features various hotdogs around the world. Currently, they already offer 18 out of the 40 hotdogs on the list, which are made of various types of sausages and toppings. Aside from these, Hotdog Project also offers build-your-own hotdog with unlimited toppings for only P115.
No reservations accepted
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2/F Claveria Plaza, Cicumferential Road. Bgy. Dalig, Antipolo
+63 2 806-0042
La Escuela Cafe – Banker’s Village III
La Escuela Cafe is a school-themed cafe and restaurant. Aside from the wooden chairs and tables, the blackboards and book shelf display, their menu also are fun and student-friendly. Specialties include burgers, nachos, buttermilk fried chicken and sweet desserts.
Reservations are accepted
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Bankers Village III, Sumulong High Way, Antipolo City
+63 2 212-8720
Beeffalo – MLQ Extension
A backyard barbecue concept restaurant serving affordable flame-grilled steaks and ribs and other old grill favorites. Guests can choose between indoor or backyard picnic-style dining. Its first branch opened in Marikina in 2003.
No reservations accepted
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M.L. Quezon Extension, San Roque, Antipolo
Sons of Burger – L. Sumulong Memorial Circle
Sons of Burger is an American burger joint serving traditional and country-inspired flame-grilled high-stacked burgers and fries paired with local craft beers. From the logo and the hanging motor parts, one can quickly tell it’s motorcycle-themed, aptly because the owner is a Vespa-enthusiast. Fun fact: the paintings on the wall are actually the owner’s 13-year old daughter’s creations.
No reservations accepted
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Citia Okinari Complex, Circumferential Road, San Roque, Antipolo City
Cafe Tan-Aw – Pinto Art Museum
Cafe Tan-Aw is the in-house cafe of Pinto Art Museum, a popular must-visit art gallery. But not to be underestimated, a lot of foodies have raved about the delicious dishes provided by Peppermill, a caterer and mixology bar. Specialties include their beef BBQ ribs, Ilocos bagnet, and Trio Pizza, among others.
Reservations are accepted
Pinto Art Museum, 1 Sierra Madre St., Grandheights, Antipolo
+63 2 697-1015
DeMar’s Restaurant – Sumulong Highway
Spearheaded by Filipino-British Chef Demar Regrasado, DeMar’s is the first modern British fine-dining restaurant and bistro in Antipolo located in a beautiful mountain and scenic spot in Antipolo. During Chef Demar’s time in the UK, he has worked with some of the world’s most renowned chefs including Gordon Ramsay and Thomas Keller.
Reservations are accepted
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Lot 8 Block 01 Palos Verdes Garden Heights Sumulong Highway, Antipolo
+63 917 595-4941
Not Just Meat – MLQ Extension
Not Just Meat serves juicy burgers and hungarian sausages at very affordable prices. You can buy your favorite frozen meat and baked goodies too.
No reservations accepted
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Unit 6 Manuel L. Quezon Extension, Bgy. San Roque (near the Transfiguration of Christ Parish), Antipolo
+63 927 850-9849
Alyanna’s Cake & Cafe – Marcos Highway
Alyanna’s Cakes & Cafe is an all-day breakfast place that serves international and modern comfort food. This is Alyanna’s 2nd branch with a more cafe setup and extensive menu compared to its 1st branch in Marikina, which is more of a baking studio.
Reservations are accepted
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Unit 203, Rikland Centre, Marcos Highway, Antipolo
+63 905 454-2485
Jar Tree Cafe – La Montana Estates
Jar Tree Cafe is a Korean-inspired coffee shop where customers can relax and enjoy while drinking a good cup of coffee. The wooden furniture, artificial tree and cozy 2nd floor lounge are all signature features of a Korean cafe. It is worthy to mention that it’s also an art gallery with various art pieces displayed around the store.
Reservations are accepted
Lot8 Blk2, La Montana Estates, Bgy. Sta. Cruz, Antipolo
+63 915 271-5692
Brickfire – Marcos Highway
Brickfire is a fast casual diner serving affordable oven-roasted steaks and chops, which are certified local Batangas-farmed beef baked in brick oven. This is its 3rd branch but first that is out of the metro, next to Katipunan and SM North EDSA. Tip: It’s free unli-rice on weekdays.
No reservations accepted
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Caltex Station, Marcos Highway, Bgy. Mayamot, Antipolo
+63 2 400-5088
Galaxy Freeze – Marcos Highway
Galaxy Freeze is an ice cream shop specializing in liquid nitrogen-made delights. They offer fruit, coffee and wine-flavored ice cream, as well as freezing dips. If you’re looking for a fun desserts place, this is one of the top choices in Antipolo.
No reservations accepted
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2/F Sunga Building, Marcos Highway, Antipolo (in front of SM Masinag)
+63 932 879-1722
Monte Café – MLQ Extension
Aptly named after its location, Monte is Spanish for ‘mountain’. Monte Cafe is a specialty cafe serving a big menu of international dishes, smoothies, and coffee-based beverages including alcohol-infused ones. Some of its specialties include the S’mores + Milk, Grilled Beef Tenderloin, Chicken Alfredo, Boo Moo drink (steamed milk + toasted marshmallows), and more.
Reservations are accepted
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2/F Citywalk Bldg., Lot 2 D-1, M.L. Quezon Extension, Antipolo
+63 2 956-9148
FILIO Bistro – Sumulong Memorial Circle
FILIO Bistro is an American restaurant serving delightful food from ribs, burgers and pasta to coffee, and fabulous desserts.
Reservations are accepted
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HI-5 Arcade, Sumulong Memorial Circle, Bgy. San Jose, Antipolo
+63 906 333-7427
Marison’s – MLQ Extension
Marison’s is one of Antipolo’s best Filipino restaurant gems. It serves traditional Filipino cuisine done in the non-traditional way–the classic adobo is made from lamb and chicken, while the Kare-Kare is topped with deep fried crispy tripe. Some international cuisines are also infused with the Filipino touch.
Reservations are accepted
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Level 2, The Village Center, Mille Luce, M.L. Quezon Ave. Ext., Antipolo
+63 2 964-8766
Also read: 9 Great Restaurant Discoveries in Antipolo
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