An avenue of delicious delights.
As one of Quezon City‘s major roads, Katipunan has always been an avenue of gastronomic finds, new restaurants popping up on each intersection, it can be a bit cumbersome to keep track of all of them.
Lucky for you, we’ve got just the list to help you find those new foodie finds scattered along Katips. Be sure to add them onto your ‘MUST-TRY‘ lists on the Booky app so you never miss any new spots near you.
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Yellow Box Rice Company – Mangyan Road
Yellow Box Rice Company serves quick affordable boxed rice meals to-go. Toppings include salpicao, Mongolian, binagoongan, tinapa with salted egg and more.
Read more: 14 Quick Takeout Ideas for your Lunch Needs
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2/F Petron Gas Station, Katipunan Ave cor Mangyan Road, Loyola Heights, Quezon City
(0917) 585-5636
Diligence Cafe – Elizabeth Hall
Diligence Cafe is a study and co-working cafe in Katipunan that offers high-speed internet connection (up to 10 mbps!), unlimited coffee, snacks, and yes, napping services. Why hasn’t anyone thought of this? Read our full feature here.
Insider Tip: Get a full day stay for just Php 350.00, inclusive of of unli-coffee, juice, WiFi, power outlet, and napping service!
Reservations are accepted
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2/F, Elizabeth Hall, Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City
(0917) 632-8455 / (0927) 944-9908
Starr’s Famous Shakes – Xavier Residence
Starr’s is a classic choice among college students and is most known for its super thick milkshakes. Create your own or choose from over 10 different VIP milkshakes. They also have yogurt variant for the health conscious ones.
Read more: 15 Outrageous Milkshakes in Metro Manila
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2/F UP Town Center, Katipunan Ave, Quezon City
(0905) 713-7351
Chimara Neo-Vegan Cafe – UP Town Center
Chimara is a quick takeout concept cafe that serves feel good and great tasting vegetarian delights and fresh healthy flavors. It is by the same group that brought us Tater’s movie snacks.
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G/F Phase 2, UP Town Center, Katipunan Ave, Diliman, Quezon City
(02) 949-9205
Lazy Bastard – UP Town Center
Lazy Bastard is an American burger joint that aims to serve greasy comfort food including burgers, hotdogs, fries, tater bombs and more.
Read more: 10 Best Burger Joints in Metro Manila 2016
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3/F UP Town Center, UP Town Center, Katipunan Ave, Diliman, Quezon City
(02) 960-1946
Big B Burgers – UP Town Center
Big B Burgers is a university burger joint most known for their affordable 50:50 beef and bacon burgers, poutine ng ina mo fries and their awesomesauce. Read our full feature here.
Insider Tip: Ask for more of their homemade Awesomesauce that comes in a large syringe. We just can’t get enough of it.
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UP Town Center, Katipunan Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City
55Square Cafe – Alcal Building
55Square Cafe offers light meals, pastries, paninis, coffee and tea. Enjoy staring at pieces of art from Vongarde Art Gallery whom it shares a space with.
Read more: 10 New Breakfast Stops in Quezon City You'll Love
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G/L Alcal Bldg., 285 Katipunan Ave., Quezon City, Loyola Heights, Quezon City
(02) 952-1947
Yabu – UP Town Center
Yabu is the first restaurant in Manila that specializes in different katsu dishes. Unknown to many, it is actually a homegrown concept. Their Kurobuta Premium set is star of their menu.
Read more: 10 Best Places to Get Katsu in Manila
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UP Town Center, Katipunan Ave, Diliman, Quezon City
(02) 960-1774
Wagger Wagyu Burger – Yarda Food Hub
Wagger Wagyu Burger is one of the stalls that you can find at he newest food park in Novaliches, Yarda Food Hub. They offer different kinds of unique burgers like the Wagger Kani Salad, Taco Wagger, and more.
Read more: 17 Trendiest and Upcoming Food Parks in Metro Manila
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Yarda Food Hub at Kingspoint, Katipunan Ave, Novaliches, Quezon City
(0926) 754-7576
Peperoni Pizzeria – UP Town Center
Peperoni Pizzeria is a pizza franchise from Singapore and is home of the 21-inch XXL pizza. Aside from their handcrafted brick oven pizzas, they also serve classic Italian favorites including pastas, salads and other mains. Try their new Foie Gras pizza and Funghi E Targufo pasta. Read our full feature here.
Read more: 12 Awesome Pizza Joints You Shouldn’t Ignore
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G/F Phase 2, UP Town Center, Katipunan Ave, Diliman, Quezon City
(02) 283-1101
Joe’s Cheesesteak – SMRC Building
Joe’s Cheesesteak is a one of a kind sandwich joint in Quezon City, owned by Grace Magalona (same owner of the now defunct Cheesesteak cafe in Makati). Their bestselling Cheesesteak is made from sirloin beef, mushrooms, onions, and their unique cheese sauce.
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SMRC building (beside BDO), Katipunan Ave cor B. Gonzales , Loyola Heights, Quezon City
(0947) 337-2647
The Chocolate Kiss Cafe – UP Town Center
The Chocolate Kiss Cafe is a classic UP Diliman hangout that’s been around for almost 16 years now. They serve all-day breakfast, sandwiches, pastas and a number of entrees. Their Devil’s Food Cake is a must-try!
Read more: 17 Specialty Cafes in Manila That Actually Serve Good Coffee
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UP Town Center, Katipunan Ave, Diliman, Quezon City
(02) 946-3276
Friuli Trattoria – UP Town Center
Friuli Trattoria is a Maginhawa favorite specializing in affordable classic and gourmet pizzas. Their Margherita, Viva Venezia, and Barbeque Chicken Pizzas are menu standouts.
Insider Tip: You can order two flavors in one pizza.
No reservations accepted
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UP Town Center, Katipunan Ave, Diliman, Quezon City
(02) 994-4969
Amo Yamie Crib – Oracle Hotel
Amo Yamie Crib is a quirky university cafe and movie house that serves fun coffee, shakes and desserts in small private travel bunks. Highlights include over the top milkshakes and confections that might be too cute to be eaten.
Read more: 17 Unique Food Finds in Manila that are Way Too Cute to Eat
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3/F Oracle Hotel, Katipunan Ave, Loyola Heights. Quezon City
Know any new restaurants in your area? Share it with us in the comments below or tag us on Instagram @bookyapp on all your food finds! If you still haven’t, download Booky for free on iOS and Android and enjoy the convenience of searching and booking restaurants offline.
The long road awaits, go forth and dine.
Originally produced by Ysmael V. Suarez