Drinks and desserts in UP Town Center

Drinks and desserts in UP Town Center that you can enjoy any time of the day.

Baker & Cook
Baker & Cook is new to the Bistro Group and they focus on bread and pastries that can give you a comforting afternoon and great menu to match with coffee. They also have amazing desserts that play with our taste buds to cap off a satisfying meal. Chocolates, custard, jams and more can contribute to a tea party and fun conversations.

Instagram: @BakerandCookPH

Shakeaway
The biggest milkshake store that I've been because it can create many of your desired milkshake flavors in one place! And they named their milkshake very unusually: think of any boy's or girl's name and they will have it crafted for you -- complete with chocolate or candy sprinkles over a tall cloud of whipped cream! They also have healthy options like granola and oats too. Just find the huge white place near Gringo's.

Instagram: @ShakeawayPhilippines

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Probably where I can be spotted when I'm at UP Town Center, sipping coffee, chatting or making myself busy with the reliable internet, thank to my Swirl card perks. CBTL is a comfortable meeting place for people of all sorts. Whether it's coffee, frappe or tea, it is always a must-try. Lifehack: refillable hot water when you order tea.

Instagram: @cbtlph

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Food finds for the whole family at UP Town Center

Bring the whole family up to the extended family in these places in UP Town Center.

Casa Verde
Casa Verde is one of the first restaurants I tried in UP Town Center. I've never seen this restaurant empty and expect a queue every time you go. The serve a variety of food but match this with the fun interiors that include vintage memorabilia with a cozy urban feel. The servings are so big that it can be shared by 4 or more. And the prices are very reasonable so it satisfies your stomach and wallet.

Instagram: @CasaVerdePH

Gringo

Their tender, juicy, and perfectly roasted chicken is best with rice. I would like to have it home to extend the delicious meal. But you can also enjoy it in its own with booze or Gringo's signature rainbow Mojitos.

Instagram: @gringochickenribs

Sarsa
Take yourself to authentic Ilonggo-style Chicken Inasal of Sarsa Kitchen.

It is so good to be Filipino with our local delicacies that each in the family will enjoy. Isaw, liempo, pansit and more are available here. 

They also have a very interesting dessert that looks like buchi. But it's actually healthier because it's made of pumpkin but it is so yummy because chocolate oozes out of it. You have to try it.

Instagram: @sarsakitchen

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Give in to peer pressure with these food spots

UP Town Center is an oasis of food stops that you can dine in large groups.

Barkada
If each person in your barkada has different tastes or particular of any diet, Barkada is here to offer dishes that will satisfy your cravings. For meat or pasta lovers, vegetarians, or anything in between, they will make sure that your needs are met. Their ribs and steak are also scrumptious and tender, perfect match with beer or any of their house beverages.

Instagram: @barkada_restaurant

Beef X Burgers
They started as Big B's in Maginhawa St in Quezon City and now they changed the name and expanded to UP Town Center. Try their literally big burgers with 50% pork and 50% beef patty and cheesy poutine. My favorite is ordering the Pink Potion with Feelings -- it may sound absurd but really hilarious when served. The waiter readily give in their acting skills for you to be entertained with "feelings."

Instagram: @beefxburgers

Shawarma Bros
Shawarma for me is a very satisfying street food. Shawarma Bros offers dine-in or grab-and-go of their shawarma. To testify to the goodness of their food, a wall filled of snapshots of previous customers is displayed.

Instagram: @shawarmabros

The Barn by Tipsy Pig
Lounge at The Barn by Tipsy Pig or enjoy a viewing of your favorite sports shows. The Barn by Tipsy Pig is a highly-recommended restaurant for groups or even conduct your private corporate meetings. Love the interiors as much as the menu that includes creativity of our common dishes giving it an acceptable twist.

Instagram: @thebarnph

Wingstop
If you love wings, fly to Wingstop in UP Town Center. Order a Garlic Parmesan, Zesty Mango, Honey Sriracha and more. Their fries also come with different levels of flavors and hotness that you can challenge your friends to try.

Instagram: @wingstopph

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Oishīdesu! Japanese food finds in UP Town Center

Watashi wa nipponshoku o aisuru!

That means I am craving for Japanese food. Where else would I find stylish and authentic Japanese food? In UP Town Center of course.

There are three distinct shops that offer Japanese menu:

Dohtonburi
Transport yourself to a Japanese village in Dohtonburi restaurant located at the 2nd floor of the North wing of UP Town Center. Plus get your senses ready with the cooking show by the friendly chefs. They are trained by a Japanese chef themselves so you will be served by authentic Japanese dish. I love their Okonomiyaki.

Four Cheese Okonomiyaki

Instagram: @dohtonburiph

Kumori
If you want it light and on the go, Kumori offers sweet pastries and bread on the go. Come in and the lovely smell of baking goodies cages you in and it's hard to get out.

Instagram: @kumoriph

Ramen Nagi
Everybody knows what Ramen Nagi is. Their very comforting ramen dishes is guaranteed a hit. We went there and the place is full. Same as Dohtonburi, Ramen Nagi transports you to an old Japanese era where you can eat like a samurai.

Instagram: @ramennagimanila

Duomo Arigatou to Daily Palate and UP Town Center for having us. 

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Where to eat pizza in UP Town Center?

When craving for something round, rich in toppings and flavors, PIZZA for short, I don't have to go far. Katipunan itself, particularly in UP Town Center has a variety of restaurants that provide good slices of flavorful pizzas. Residents as well as students from nearby universities can enjoy the tastes in less than a 20-min drive.

Pizzeria Amore
Located near the cinemas in UP Town Center, Pizzeria Amore cooks its pizza from firewood in a customized brick oven. Watch the chefs knead the dough and put the toppings. Perfect smokey-ness of pizza is ready in just minutes for you to enjoy.

Instagram: @pizzeriaamoreph

Pezzo
Get your hands on numerous pizza flavors from Pezzo. Aside from its pizza offerings, the playful and IG-worthy carnival backdrop is worth a snapshot. They also offer thick slices, different pizza flavors in one plate, you name it.

 

Instagram: @pezzoph

Peperoni Trattoria
If you need more space than Pezzo, go to Peperoni Trattoria. Its comfortable space can accommodate big groups while you feast your eyes on great interiors. The chefs are also friendly and a pizza making show awaits you at the counter. They serve great pizza and pasta too.

 

Instagram: @peperoniph

Friuli Trattoria
Coming from the famous Maginhawa Street in Quezon City, Friuli Trattoria takes its place in UP Town Center to open its doors to people who can't come to Maginhawa. From the owners who just love food, Friuli makes an Italian ambience with its murals and pizza and pasta offerings.

 

Check out Friuli's price list

Instagram: @friuli_trattoria

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