Guidebook for Quezon City
Essentials
Small fancy deli/grocer that carries organic meat and produce, wines and imported goods, and Carmen's Best ice cream (malted milk is my personal favourite)
Gabrielle's
7C Capitol Hills DrSmall fancy deli/grocer that carries organic meat and produce, wines and imported goods, and Carmen's Best ice cream (malted milk is my personal favourite)
Food Scene
Cafe Via Mare
corner Magsaysay AveGreat Filipino food.
Vegan- and vegetarian-friendly restaurant (although they do have meat options) that is affiliated with a social enterprise program (Gawad Kalinga). There also sell local, organic products of all sorts
Enchanted Farm Cafe
463 Abenida CommonwealthVegan- and vegetarian-friendly restaurant (although they do have meat options) that is affiliated with a social enterprise program (Gawad Kalinga). There also sell local, organic products of all sorts
Vegan- and vegetarian-friendly restaurant with a wide range of choices. (Seafood options available.) Their vegan chocolate cake is to die for. They also sell vegan and veg ingredients. Recommended!
Likha Diwa
1 Lt. J. FranciscoVegan- and vegetarian-friendly restaurant with a wide range of choices. (Seafood options available.) Their vegan chocolate cake is to die for. They also sell vegan and veg ingredients. Recommended!
Everything Else
It's a 7Eleven. What else can be said about it? :) Booze, drinks, ice, food, toiletries, and some over the counter medicine.
49 locals recommend
7-Eleven
Tomas Morato AvenueIt's a 7Eleven. What else can be said about it? :) Booze, drinks, ice, food, toiletries, and some over the counter medicine.
Power Up Tandang Sora
Road 1 Tandang Sora AveAn indoor climbing gym.
Shopping
This little gem of a collection of shops, restaurants, and services has a pretty impressive view of the city. It's usually not crowded, so it's a great way to unwind right in the middle of the city
Capitol Greenstreet Commercial Center
1 Capitol Hills DrThis little gem of a collection of shops, restaurants, and services has a pretty impressive view of the city. It's usually not crowded, so it's a great way to unwind right in the middle of the city
Not one store, but a collection of restaurants, bars, cafes, and retail shops. Plus a well-stocked grocery store. As an aside, this complex stands on where my early secondary school used to be. :P
66 locals recommend
U.P. Town Center
216 Katipunan AveNot one store, but a collection of restaurants, bars, cafes, and retail shops. Plus a well-stocked grocery store. As an aside, this complex stands on where my early secondary school used to be. :P
Arts & Culture
I've never been here, but you can learn (or perfect) your oil painting skills while getting sloshed on wine.
7 locals recommend
Sip & Gogh Ayala Heights
Capitol Hills DriveI've never been here, but you can learn (or perfect) your oil painting skills while getting sloshed on wine.