Instagram-worthy chic interiors and pet friendly dining place. Brought our pup for a weekend lunch. Food is okay and staff are really accomodating. Ordered salpicao and thirst quenching strawberry-banana shake! read more

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Artsy Café in Maginhawa lives up to its moniker. The restaurant has kitschy interiors, tall ceilings and accent walls of turf, exposed brick and whitewash. It also has a charming fence separating its front porch from the street. The trellis outside keeps the heat out, making the outside seating comfortable and sheltered from the elements. When the rest of Maginhawa seem to embrace the fun and youthful energy of the students that frequent the neighborhood feeding holes, Arsty Cafe is one of the few ones that seem to have the entire family in mind. For one, the prices are not student-friendly, and thus, you would always see entire families or groups of friends dining here. The food is home-style, and it feels like it was made by your mom for your weekly family Sunday brunch. For a while, the restaurant was still on soft open, but what I really loved about their menu are the pastas, which are well-seasoned, al dente and restrained. Service is a bit slow, especially during the busy hours. The servings are quite small considering the price points, but you will appreciate the care and the thought that went into the creation of your meal. I recommend the Puttanesca pasta, with a bright and astringent sauce of pureed tomatoes and capers. I also love the Frutti di Mare Pasta, which is creamy and rich but not overwhelming. It's probably not the best, but it'll do when you have a whole family in tow and you want a quiet place that serves "real" food.There is usually a waiting list, especially during dinner service. read more

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I think the name says it all. ARTSY Cafe! For me, there's nothing really outstanding with their food selection, but I am pretty sure that most people can appreciate this place's dainty and one-of-a-kind setting. Even before you enter this place, you will already notice the creative and colorful signs that decorate the glass windows. The whole place is also painted in seashell white, so it's totally impossible to miss the Artsy Cafe when you're strolling along Maginhawa. It has a distinct charm that separates it from most of its contenders. Once you enter this place, you'll immediately notice the colorful light fixture hanging from the ceiling. There are also other quirky furniture and decorations surrounding the whole cafe that would definitely capture your attention. There are so many things going on, it's hard to miss any of it. Just a word of advice, try your best not to bring a friend who is totally obsessed with taking pictures. He/ she will treat this place like a tourist spot. read more

Artsy Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Quezon City, NCR

My brother and I can literally just talk for hours, and since he's usually out of the country lately, we just never run out of topics. We've always known Artsy Café exists and we decided to try it recently and ended up staying there from around 6pm to past 9pm. It became one of our well-loved places to catch up. PROS: Artsy has beautiful interiors and quirky décor that lives up to its artful name. I love the mismatched tiles on the floor and the really high ceiling with the chandeliers. I wasn't expecting it to be so spacious inside when looking at it from the outside. Their porch is pretty cozy too if you feel like going al fresco. Plus, their expansive space is a one-up from the usual space-inferior hipster café/restaurant that litter the area; Our food was served quickly and with ample servings. CONS: Even on a weeknight, this place tends to get packed for dinner rush. We had to cut our convo short when we felt that the space we were occupying could be for other patrons who wanted to eat, so we left. TL;DR: Artsy Café attracts the pseudo-hipster/yuppie crowd but can satisfy anyone looking for a nice place to eat and have good conversation. read more

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This place is awesome interior-wise. Everything was looking cutesy and artsy. But the main product is coffee and food and I think they missed the whole point of the business. Had latte and it was acceptable but wouldn't try it again. Had a banana crepe and it looked nice but tasted bad. I think I just wasted money going here. Friends had the cold chocolate drink and only one out of three liked it. Wish they could work more on their products first before the interiors. read more

My friend brought me here for lunch and I must say this place is really cute/trendy. The prices are good/affordable. Portions are a good size. I ordered the chicken wrap (P145). The filling is excessive, which isn't a bad thing but you don't need that much. I was super full after the wrap. I would have enjoyed the chicken inside bread too. My friend also ordered us the lemon basil drink (P80) which comes in those trendy mason jars. It was really good the basil wasn't too strong. It was perfect for that hot day. My friend ordered the salisbury steak (P180) that comes with either rice or mashed potatoes. It was a good size too. She said it was "way better version of the jollibee dish" haha. Next time I plan to order the T-bone steak with mash potatoes and try some of their desserts! :) Can't wait to come here again and try the other dishes. *sorry no photos :( my iphone was broken at the time. read more

Artsy Cafe is a cute little spot perfect for merienda or lunch when in Quezon City, Philippines. The interior decor is very different so it has a cozy ambiance. They offer special coffee drinks like the Macadamia Coffee which is their best one I have tried and a few very unique blend cold refreshing fruit and herb drinks. For lunch, my favorite there is Lasagna or Lengua with Rice. This cafe has a very limited menu but I guess that's just right for a small restaurant to manage. Since I have been to Artsy numerous times, I've tried most items on the menu already and I can say I'm pretty satisfied with the taste and presentation of their food, drinks and desserts. read more

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Would you eat at a restaurant just because it's cute? I would. Fortunately, Artsy Café is not just cute, they also serve delicious food. Artsy Café is a breath of fresh air, much like entering the land of rainbows and candies and all things sunshine. I ordered Lengua which just costs 180 pesos. What a steal! The lengua slices were tender and the sauce was of the typical mushroom sauce. While it may look like enough for a hungry girl's dinner, I was surprisingly full towards the end of the meal. But I couldn't leave Artsy Café without tasting their dessert, Cheesecake Crumble to be specific. Crushed grahams are an amazing addition to any sweet concoction which what Artsy Café's version was all about. With a mixture of cheesecake, blueberry bits, cream and crushed grahams, it was an awesome way to end the meal. Service was also spot-on as they seem to know their food quite well. Kudos to the management behind the team for training their staff quite well. read more

I'd like to admit off the bat that this place isn't on the top of my mind if ever I'm asked to choose a dinner spot at Maginhawa street. But it is a safe choice if you ever want to get your face full on good food. The overall atmosphere was alright. Although its more of Hipster cafe than Artsy cafe, am I right? Mismatching seats and table motifs will irk people ranging from who prefer uniformity in setting to interior designers. Let your dinner be lit with incandescent fixtures. This is your typical trendy food place. Not taking anything away from the food. For its mid-range prices the food does not disappoint. The serving size is more than you can ask for. I order the fillet mignon steak with mashed potatos and buttered vegetables on the side. The steak was tender and well seasoned but the gravy was a tad saltier for my liking. However the T-bone steak was a bit chewier owing to the gristle that wasn't cut off from the meat. The drinks also live up to the name, served in mason jars (no surprise there). My poison of choice was the lemonade with basil leaves and the mint calamansi. It's refreshing however the herbs needed a little more kick in the drink. Let's talk about the desserts. The cakes are really sweet. Great for those like me who needs a sugar rush at 8pm in the evening. And the cakes are moist to the point it sticks to the palate. You may want to brush twice after. Lastly, about the service crew. They are very accommodating and prompt. You don't need to follow-up much your orders or requests. Overall, the food was good to great, service is satisfactory. read more

I like the feel of the place. The inside offers an air conditioned space which is great given the heat of the summer but we decided to sit outside. The ambiance is very nice. We did not eat this time around. We did get their mixed berry smoothie and the lemon basil drink. It was awesome! I will definitely go back here. I wish though that at some point they would consider having free wifi access. read more

You literally cannot stay mad once you step inside Artsy Café. Everything about Artsy Café is anti-negativity, from the pastel colors, the artwork around, the vintage-looking furniture, and the food! True to its name, I expected Artsy things around and I got Artsy. The huge mural on one of the walls is definitely eye-catching. Just from how the place looks, it's already a trip made worth it. Thankfully, Artsy Café is more than just a sight for sore eyes. Its food is as good as how the place looks. I ordered the Pesto Penne with Chicken Parmigiana. I ordered it for the main reason that I've never had Chicken Parmigiana served with Pesto. Already, Artsy Café is breaking normal culinary expectations, just like how art is supposed to. It's a great change too! The chicken breast, which tends to be dry, was surprising juicy and tender! The tomato sauce added a kick to the pesto flavor too. The pesto however wasn't anything spectacular but tasty enough! The Nori Fries though is a new revelation for me. Those fries are something else! I definitely recommend you to order that and try it out for yourself! read more

Artsy Cafe - Pesto with Chicken Parmigiana - Cafes Near Me - Quezon City, NCR

I live right beside Maginhawa St. (total foodie haven!) so I get easy access to cafes like these if I don't feel like fixing myself a meal. Anyway, I was hungry and was walking around the street when I realized that I hadn't been here before. Actually the thought of going inside to check out the store decorations came to me first. I wasn't sure what to get so I ordered their lemon basil drink first, then regret it as soon as I did upon realizing that they also have a mint calamansi drink. Oh well. It was refreshing and that's what matters. They served it in a tiny mason jar which I thought was cute. I think anything in a mason jar looks cute. I tried their cheesecake crumble which I ABSOLUTELY love. Sarap niya. I also enjoyed their lasagna, which I ordered after the cheesecake crumble. Yes, I uh ate the dessert first, and yes, I ordered one item at a time. What? I couldn't decide what to eat eh! I just think you won't enjoy it as much as I did if you're looking for some coffee adventure since there isn't much option for that, but a great place to eat in nonetheless. read more

Rustic with a whole lot of quirky and bubbly, the newest addition to the legendary food strip that is Maginhawa, surely didn't have any issues in establishing itself as a must-try in this already convoluted street. Looking like it was dragged right out of your bubbly baby sister's imagination, spotting this cutie café is in fact easy. Not to mention that it's right at the very beginning of the strip as well. What to try? Though their dishes are divine, what I actually enjoyed the most was their beverages. With not much of a selection to choose from, both their mint calamansi and lemon basil were extremely satisfying and rather refreshing as well if you're having it on a hot summer afternoon. Situated in Maginhawa, you can expect for the menu to be right within your budgetary limitations. So, looking for a nice date venue? Hop on to Artsy Café and see your date blush on how just plainly adorable the ambiance is. read more