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Where to eat in Maginhawa in 2025

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.

The SPARK Project along a stretch in Maginhawa aims to take back the streets for people

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.

Friuli is a personal favorite

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.

Gubat has a bigger branch in Mayaman Street (aside from the original branch along CP Garcia)

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)

Talisay Garden Cafe is ideal for families
Piri Piri Chicken and Lechon Baka from Garlic Kitchen. Great spot for dates.
Half & Half Pizza and Chicken Cotoletta from Friuli
Ramyeon Bar offers 100 variants of instant ramen

Magiting to Matimtiman Street

Gedli Coffee and Vegan Pizza from Terra Bombar at Masukal Bistro

Maginhawa Street (Uncle John’s to V. Luna Extension/SaveMore)

La Rosa Vino is a wine bar and deli
The Sanctuary Bar & Cafe serves coffee and cocktails
Popular with families, Provenciano serves regional dishes with a bibingka and puto bumbong booth
Get great Hong Kong style street bbq at Shao Kao Grillery
Mr. Jeepney serves boodle fight meals in jeepney booths
The Backdoor is a hidden bar where you can listen to vinyl records or catch live music
The wardrobe entrance to Van Gogh is Bipolar, a Maginhawa classic
Papa Diddi’s Handcrafted Ice Cream serves great ice cream
Kohi Maginhawa is a bike-friendly cafe with good Japanese hotdogs
Yum Dum Dum serves unli dumplings, dimsum and roastings

Malingap Street

Other streets (Mayaman, Mabait, etc.)

Gubat’s second branch can accommodate more diners than their original branch along CP Garcia
Street Kohi regularly hosts community gatherings and weekend fairs
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