Get that post-workout fuel!
Are you looking for the perfect pre- or post-workout meal to complement your fitness journey? Look no further as we’ve rounded up eateries near gyms across Metro Manila that offer delicious and nutritious options to refuel and recharge!
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From fresh salads and protein-packed dishes to guilt-free desserts, these spots have something for every health-conscious foodie. Whether you’re hitting the gym in Makati, Quezon City, or beyond, discover where to stay fit and enjoy wholesome meals right after your workout!
Kale Cafe + Restaurant
Located just a stone’s throw from your favorite gym, Kale Cafe + Restaurant is a haven for health enthusiasts. Their menu boasts an array of nutrient-packed dishes that are as delicious as they are good for you. For a post-workout protein boost, try their Hainanese Fried Chicken—a tender piece of chicken thigh fillet, pandan rice, cucumber salad, ginger, scallion, sweet garlic soy sauce, and sesame chili sauce.
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2/F, 527 Omega Ave, Melting Pot Building, Fairview, Fairview, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Kandle Cafe
If you’re looking for a cozy spot to unwind after a sweat session, Kandle Cafe has you covered. This charming cafe offers a variety of healthy options that won’t disappoint. Try their Mr. Egoy and Ms. Eggy Pasta, Stuffed Chicken, and salads—like Fresh Salad, Spicy Squid Salad, and Pomelo and Shrimp Salad.
Sumu Cafe
Sumu Cafe is the perfect spot to grab a healthy bite post-gym. Their salads are full of mixed greens and other ingredients, while their Chicken Parmigiano and Classic Fried Chicken are best for when you need to hit your macros. Both offer a choice of garlic rice or mashed potato.
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Sumulong Hwy, Antipolo, Mambugan, Antipolo, Rizal
Hilltop by Everyday Coffee Roasters
Hilltop by Everyday Coffee Roasters offers not just great views, but also a fantastic selection of healthy dishes. For those looking to up their protein intake, the Smoked Salmon Alfredo is a perfect choice. If you want something light, try their sandwiches packed with protein.
These picks are both hearty and healthy!
Kabsa PH
Kabsa PH brings a healthy twist to traditional Middle Eastern cuisine. Their solo meals, like Chicken Faham and Turkish Kebab, are great ways to enjoy a flavorful meal after a sweat session at the gym.
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Omega Ave, Melting Pot Building, Quezon City, Fairview, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Freshop
Freshop is the ultimate go-to for fresh, wholesome eats. Their all-day breakfast menu will surely energize you before hitting the gym!
They also serve up salads—Kani Salad, Caesar Salad, and the signature Freshop Salad, with lettuce tossed with tomatoes, orange bits, onions, egg, mixed nuts with orange vinaigrette
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73 NS Amoranto Sr St, Quezon City, Paang Bundok, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Drive-by Taco Shop
For a quick and healthy post-gym bite, Drive-by Taco Shop has you covered! Their Sriracha and Hoisin Fish Tacos, made with sriracha and hoisin glazed red horse-battered tilapia fillet with charred pineapples and peanuts, are a standout.
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256 Aguirre Ave, Aguirre Ave, BF Homes, Parañaque, Metro Manila
The Clay Oven
The Clay Oven offers a delightful selection of healthy dishes perfect for a pre-workout meal. They serve a wide selection of all-day breakfast meals for you to get the energy needed for an intense workout session.
Their Mediterranean Platter is a good choice, too! Look at all the greens you can get on a plate.
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Unit A6 & A7, Algers Suites, Bayan-Bayanan Ave cor P. Valenzuela St, Sans Hotel, Marikina Heights, Marikina, Metro Manila
La Guada Birria
La Guada Birria serves up delicious Mexican fare with a healthy twist. Their Birria Tacos, made with slow-cooked beef and fresh herbs, are a must-try.
Cafe O2
For your pre-workout meal, grab a bite of Cafe O2’s Tuna Sandwich and sip coffee beverages from the O2 Classics!. Head over to Roque, Marikina for some quick energy before lifting weights.
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Blk 8 Lot 35 Betelnut St, Marikina East Subd, Marikina, San Roque, Marikina, Metro Manila
Avocadoria
After a hot and sweaty workout, treat yourself to Avocadoria! They offer desserts for the health-conscious: Avocado Keto Ice Cream, Avocado Coconut Keto Milk Shake, and Naked Avocado Light Ice Cream.
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2/F Phase 1, The Caf, Katipunan Ave, UP Town Center, UP Campus, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Mensakaba Geishu
Get your veggies fix from Mensakaba Geishu’s ramen roster: Shio Ramen, Miso Ramen, and Abura Soba. What’s more comforting than a bowl of ramen—with sides like Gyoza—after lifting barbells?
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349 Aguirre Ave, BF Homes, Aguirre Ave, BF Homes, Parañaque, Metro Manila
Hermanos Taco Shop
If you’re avoiding meat for your post-gym meal, head to Hermanos Taco Shop. This Mexican joint offers comfort food for all palates! Try their crowd-favorite Fish Tacos, an 8-inch snack packed with seafood goodness.
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Mapishi
Have you ever tried Swahili dishes? Why not try something different for your post-gym meal? Mapishi’s Samaki (fish) dishes are worth a try. These pan-fried fish dishes are served with creamy masala sauce and Basmati rice.
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9 Shorthorn St, Bahay Toro, Project 8, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Fredo by Zucchero
Fredo by Zucchero is the perfect spot for a healthy post-gym meal. Their Crab Mango Salad, featuring mixed greens, crab meat, and mango in mayo, is a must-try. Other veggie dishes include Zucchero Express, featuring kangkong with pork bits and coconut milk.
For lunch or dinner, you can get seafood dishes like Salmon Steak and the good old Fish Fillet.
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3 Vatican Dr, BF Resort, Las Piñas, Talon Dos, Las Piñas, Metro Manila
Victorino’s
Victorino’s offers a selection of healthy Filipino dishes perfect after a workout. They have Pinakbet Ala Apo Lakay, Lumpiang Ubod, Ensaladang Swa, and Pako Salad–fiddleheads garnished with boiled egg, shrimp, and tomatoes with sweet vinegar.
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114 Sct Rallos cor 11th Jamboree St, Tomas Morato, Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Flaming Wings
Flaming Wings offers healthier options for those looking to indulge without the guilt. Apart from their crowd-favorite chicken wings, they also offer Lettuce Wrap, packed with crispy rice noodles topped with minced chicken, water chestnut, and shiitake mushroom in their very own Asian sauce.
Recovery Food
Recovery Food speaks for itself—a go-to joint for gym-goers looking to refuel with healthy options. Their Adobo Flakes, as well as other silog meals, is a protein-packed favorite. It’s a great way to recover and recharge after a workout!
Megawatt
After a sweaty session, head to Megawatt in BF Homes! They offer Pan-Grilled Chicken, tender and boneless chicken in honey and garlic glaze. Get your protein fix here and bring your bros!
Of course, you can get your greens here, too!
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289 Aguirre Ave, BF Homes, Parañaque, Metro Manila
Mimi & Bros
Head to BGC for some post- (or pre-)gym munch at Mimi & Bros. Their Plant-Based Burger can be a good recovery quick bite for when you are going home after gym. It has a Beyond burger patty, lettuce, tomatoes, white onions, and secret sauce.
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G/F, 32nd Ave, Crossroads Bldg, Fort Bonifacio, BGC, Bonifacio Global City, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig, Metro Manila
Skinny Mike’s Sports Bar and Resto
Skinny Mike’s offers healthy options for those looking to enjoy a meal after the gym. For something filling, try their Chicken Bacon Jalapeno Things, juicy and tender grilled boneless chicken chunks stuffed with jalapeno and wrapped in bacon and served with a roasted red pepper dip.
Good ol’ Chicken Wings are available as well, with flavor choices such as Buffalo Doable, Buffalo Challenging, Buffalo Impossible, Bourbonque, Chili Garlic, Roasted Chili & Pepper, and Beer Wings.
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32nd Ave cor Justicia Dr, Fort Bonifacio, BGC, Bonifacio Global City, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig, Metro Manila
Muratomo Udon
Muratomo Udon offers healthy Japanese fare that’s perfect for post-gym dining. Their Donburi Rice Bowls, with chicken, beef, and shrimp options, are packed with protein. They also serve Chicken Karaage in 2 or 4 pieces.
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101 Quezon Ave, Quezon Ave, Tatalon, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Banh Mi Kitchen
Low-calorie, fresh, and chock-full of protein, Banh Mi Kitchen’s signature Vietnamese sandwiches are the perfect snack for you to eat right after grinding in the gym. We recommend trying the classic banh mi, as well as the protein monster that’s full of Vietnamese bbq pork, omelette, ham, roasted pork, pate, fresh veggies, and more!
Pound
Whether you’re trying to put on muscle or cutting weight, Pound has everything you need diet-wise. When bulking up its best to eat beef, which can be found in their burgers like the Amsterdam burger and the double backyard cheeseburger. Eating chicken is also great for cutting calories so try their chicken wings!
Tako Teiki Smash Burgers
Giving you more reasons to bulk up, Tako Teiki Smash Burgers offers affordable options for beefy, meaty goodness. Starting at only P80 for a classic burger, Tako’s Favorite is made up of a 100% pure beef patty topped with American cheese, homemade sauce, and carmelized onions in between toasted brioche buns.
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62-A Ilaya St, Alabang, Muntinlupa
Wing Vibe PH
Eat copious amounts of chicken wings to get your muscle on at Wing Vibe PH. With 10 flavors to choose from like inferno, garlic parmesan, honey sriracha, soy honey, and more. While they’re unlimited, you do get your money’s worth as half a dozen wings will only set you back P174.
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1222 Delos Reyes St, España, Sampaloc, Manila, Metro Manila
Chik N’ Bang Bang
Serving Korean fusion cuisine, your next post workout meal doesn’t have to be plain old chicken, brocolli, and rice. While the health-conscious might have to stay away from Chik N’ Bang Bang’s delicious Spam musubi, their boneless fried chicken is a must-try that’s perfect with just the right amount of carbs.
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Aventine Hills cor Abel Nosce St, Clutch Patrick Bldg, Las Piñas, BF Resort Vill, Las Piñas, Metro Manila
Hom Fresh Thai Food
If you’re not too keen on fried food right after working out, then Hom Fresh Thai Food is probably the best place to go. Try the beef or chicken soup that comes with rice noodles. They also serve classic Tom Yum Soup that’s very reminiscent of our very own sinigang.
Giwon Steakhouse
Go with your gym bros to Giwon Steakhouse after your workout as a prize for new PR or even just as a way to treat yourselves. We recommend trying the dry-aged NY strip, Iberico pork loin, and A5 Kagishima striploin!
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2/F, 8th Ave cor 36th St, Mitsukoshi Mall, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig, Metro Manila
Thai Plate
For more low-carb yet high-protein meals that don’t skimp on flavor, head to Thai Plate. From curry to a very milky tom kha, that’s best paired with rice, Thai Plate has all sorts of classic Thai food for you to try.
Hidden Vietnam
If you’re looking for bspring rolls and a hot bowl of pho, then Hidden Vietnam is the place to be. From spring rolls made with egg, shrimp, or pork, veggies, and vermicelli noodles to bahn mi, everything is fresh and low-calorie!
Frankie’s New York Buffalo Wings
Probably the most famous chicken wing restaurant in the Philippines, Frankie’s New York Buffalo Wings also has perfectly cooked wings and tasty flavors for you to try.
Kalsada Burger
Mixing both American and Filipino comfort food, enjoy your favorite dishes that are perfect for a cheat meal with you and the boys which will probably make you spend more time at the gym trying to burn everything away. We recommend trying the burgers, milkshakes, and even the chicken wings.
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9 JP Rizal Ext, Comembo, Taguig, Metro Manila
Sultan Mediterranean Grill
Sultan Mediterranean Grill offers a delicious taste of the Mediterranean with dishes rich in spices and fresh ingredients. Their Beef Shawarma is a favorite, filled with tender, marinated beef wrapped in soft pita with fresh veggies and tangy sauce. The Chicken Kebab Plate is a must-try, featuring juicy, perfectly grilled chicken served with rice and a side of creamy hummus.
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G/F, Valero St, Valero Plaza Condominium, Salcedo Village, Makati
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