What’s new in Maginhawa? This foodie street in Teacher’s Village, Quezon City is well-known as an Arts and Food Hub, with small start-ups, family-run establishments, hole-in-the-wall restaurants, and unique concepts that have evolved over the years. Some favorite establishments closed amid the pandemic, while loads of new cafes and restos have popped up.
A Quezon City ordinance has named this area in Quezon City a tourism district, with a Maginhawa Arts and Food Festival held every first Saturday of December annually. Late in 2024, a 500-meter section of the 2.2 km stretch of Maginhawa Street got a makeover with the addition of pedestrian and bike lanes from The SPARK Project, which aims to take the street back for the people. This makes food trips by biking and walking a better option in the central Maginhawa area. In case you haven’t been here lately, I’ve compiled a list of old and new Maginhawa cafes and restaurants that are open as of January 2025.
If you’re new to the area, I recommend starting with the classic restaurants in the neighborhood. Friuli is our favorite go-to pizzeria, where we eat almost once a week. Popular spots that have been around for a while are: Pino/Pipino (which has vegan options), Provenciano (for families), Van Gogh is Bipolar for fine dining and SGD Bodega for coffee. Roberta Flavor’s of Asia is still open by reservation and for pre-orders. Papa Diddi’s serves great ice handcrafted ice cream.
For student and budget-friendly meals, try Shao Kao Grillery, Urban Chick, or Rodic’s Diner (est. in 1949), which has two branches in the area. Z Compound, the first food park in the area, is ideal for drinks and live music.
If you’re looking for something new in the area, I highly recommend Gubat QC, which offers Kamayan-style dining. Street Kohi is a quiet spot to grab coffee and regularly hosts community events. Masukal Bistro offers affordable eats and is a chill place to hang out. Nam Nam offers Vietnamese pho and coffee in a cozy space. Brown Sugar King Cafe serves amazing value-for-money Southeast Asian cuisine.
Other newly opened restaurants in Maginhawa include Toastman, Imanji Herbivore’s Plate (vegetarian and vegan food), Homa Persian Cuisine and Mr. Jeepney (the food could still use some improvement). I’ll come up with shorter more specific lists soon, but here’s a rundown of the restos in the area.
NOTE: This list is arranged geographically starting from the Philcoa side of Maginhawa to V. Luna Extension and Malingap Street going to Kalayan Avenue. I’ve also included a few establishments in the adjacent side streets of Mayaman, Matimtiman, and other inner streets.
Browse through the restaurants on Facebook here.
Maginhawa Street (Philcoa to corner of Uncle John’s/Magiting)
- Rodic’s Diner 1
- Cazuela
- Nam Nam
- Cravings
- Imanji Herbivore’s Plate
- Felicidad
- Talisay: The Garden Cafe
- Uncle Hossein’s Mediterranean
- Sinangag Station
- Roberta Flavors of Asia (inner courtyard)
- Yendi’s Papaitan at Dinakdakan
- Yogii Yogurt and Ice Cream
- Warung Indon Food House
- Garlic Kitchen
- Jess & Pat’s
- Urban Bean
- Mudcakes by V
- Friuli Trattoria
- Chocoberry MNL
- Crazy Katsu
- Baliwag Lechon Manok
- Ramyeon Bar
- Yi Fang Taiwan Fruit Tea
- Get Greens
- Hibachi Japanese Steakhouse
- Poyo Inasal
Magiting to Matimtiman Street
- Ate Fe’s Kitchen
- Caution Hot
- Mang Larry’s Isawan
- Sajang Chicken
- 23rd Cup
- Rocco’s Brick Oven Pizza
- Hummus Us
- Masukal Bistro (Gedli Coffee, Terra Bombar, Riot GRRL, Loob Bar)
- Toastman
- Tripod’s Pizza
Maginhawa Street (Uncle John’s to V. Luna Extension/SaveMore)
- Romantic Baboy
- Escobar’s Steakhouse
- Saints and Latte’s
- Daily Habit
- Rendezvous Hobby Cafe
- La Rosa Vino
- Yoshi-meat-su
- Bo’s Coffee
- Puff & Dough Bakelab
- Black Scoop Cafe
- Chop-chopan
- Mango Magic
- Yummy Tokyo
- The Sanctuary Bar & Cafe
- CVL+Coffee Maginhawa
- Theo’s Kitchen + Cafe
- Cali Cafe
- Puesto Modern Mexican Comfort Food
- Drizzled Chicken
- Isabel’s Coffee House
- Daniel’s
- ZenTea
- Happy Pill / Pad Thai in a Box
- D’ Secret Recipe / Secreto Bar and Cafe
- Ohayo
- Saigon Pho
- Provenciano
- Shao Kao Grillery (Masinsinan Street)
- Grill Queen
- Fat Cousins’ Diner
- Amberlyn’s Cafe
- Koomi
- Coffee Nook
- Anongsayo
- Crabaholic
- Crazy Wings
- Yo Madi
- Pakibalot Panciteria
- Rodic’s Diner 2
- Souper Hot Malatang
- Mr. Jeepney
- Homa Persian Cuisine (Maginhawa corner Malingap)
- Hanami Japanese Restaurant
- Pad Thai Express
- Happon Ramen House
- Chapter Coffee Roastery & Cafe
- Primo Crispy Pata
- Tapapa
- Slow Burn
- Wadough’s
- Hachiran Ramen
- 154 Backdoor
- Van Gogh is Bipolar
- Hot off the Press
- VLugaw Sports Bar
- Fourth Ice Cream House
- Al Jograts
- Phil’s Corndog
- Tomato Cannon
- Papa Dom’s
- Lex Samguypsal Unlimited Grill & Restobar
- Papa Diddi’s Handcrafted Ice Cream
- Wine Store Manila
- Black Betty
- Sinigang Ulo-Ulo
- Baliwag Bar & Grill
- Steak to One
- Siningag Express
- Cafe Eloise
- Rebel Bakehouse
- Urban Chick
- Kohi Maginhawa
- Brown Sugar King Cafe
- Carrot Cake MNL
- Monster Wings / Pares Maginhawa
- Cups
- Pares Hilton Plus
- Sundays
- D’ Original Pigar Pigar
- Yum Dum Dim
- The Snack Shack
Malingap Street
- Homa Persian Cuisine
- Veggie Guys
- But First, Coffee
- Wings Shots
- Matteau’s
- Sagul Food Park
- Pino / Pipino
- Mugen Bar
- Z Compound (Kanto Pares, Gulay Lang, Black Betty, Seafoods and Beyond, Rye’s Bowl)
- Farinas Ilocos Empanada
- Manding Suman Latik
- Noki Japanese Fried Chicken
- Escapee Speakeasy
- Uncles Moe’s Shawarma Hub
- Bahn Mi Kitchen
- Little India
- CrossTreats
- Off to the Moon
- Kape Segundo
- Flying House
- Lemon & Lime
- Veg Fuzion
Other streets (Mayaman, Mabait, etc.)
- Pagkaing Gubat
- Street Kohi
- The Porch by Casa Verde
- Analisa’s Crispy
- SGD Bodega
- Salta
- Corner 26 x Gedli Coffee
- Buen Comer Poquellas
- Deja Brew
- Narchos
- 48 Umami
