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    Corner Tree Cafe

    4.6 (28 reviews)
    PriceyVegan, Vegetarian
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Patricia M.

    Corner Tree Cafe is a lovely little vegetarian restaurant found in Jupiter street. I'd often pass by and get drawn to the sign and the look of the restaurant with the big tree beside it adorned with pretty lanterns. I'd also often see foreigners or backpackers go in in the mornings so it definitely caught more of my attention. It was probably a pretty good vegetarian restaurant if foreigners were flocking to it and I guessed right. :) The first time I ate there was a blow out for my birthday dinner last year. I love Corner Tree Cafe at night! The ambiance is calming, chill and sweet. The dim, candlelit lighting makes for a perfect romantic or mysterious mood and also a perfect bonding moment for friends and dates or a nice place to do some laptop work. Some of the dishes I've tried and loved are the Greek spinach filo triangles, Arroz a la Cubana, spinach & mushroom lasagna and my absolute favorite, the grilled asparagus panini! The balance of flavors is so good and the pairing of the bread and cheese with the asparagus is ace in my book. The salted caramel chocolate torte is simply sinful and I also enjoyed their organic lemongrass ice tea. They also have Pinoy dishes and dishes of the day so you can try those as well. The pricing is a bit high which you'd expect of organic food, but for me, it was totally worth it. If you're going there for dinner, it's probably best to call for a reservation (as I have in the past) as the restaurant is small and the place is usually packed. Healthy, chemical-free & delicious food is definitely a plus. The food is so tasty that you wouldn't miss the meat!

    As quaint as it gets!
    Pipay R.

    Eating out is always fun. Eating out at a place that feels as cozy and inviting as your grandmother's kitchen is even better! Corner Tree feels exactly like this, which makes each visit anticipated knowing there's a feast awaiting. The catch is, their menu is exclusively vegetarian. This is a good thing. Corner Tree was one of the first few restaurants we could count on when some of my family members needed to overhaul their diet for health reasons -- no easy feat for staunch meat eaters! With this in mind, we knew we had a winner when our carnivores requested a 2nd, 3rd, 4th trip back. Nestled along Jupiter St. in Makati, the small café takes pride in offering food choices that have their influences from different parts of the world. They have vegetarian versions of famous meat dishes; from burgers to a bowl of chili to a local serving of Kare-Kare, many diners are often surprised to learn that what they are eating is purely made from organic products. That's what made us come back for more, and would imagine fellow diners feel the same way. The homey atmosphere makes it feel like everyone's own little secret and an essential food destination for both vegans and non-vegans alike.

    Teriyaki Tofu and Asparagus Bowl.
    Dante G.

    Corner Tree Cafe you do not disappoint. I am finally writing a review to share snippets from the multiple wonderful experiences I've had at this restaurant. The menu contains a large selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes. There is also a GIGANTIC blackboard of featured dishes and desserts that are inspired by current world events. The service staff is friendly and you get just the right amount of attention from them. Questions regarding items on the standard menu are answered without having to consult the kitchen. Suggestions are readily given but scripted specials are not. The ambiance is cozy and inviting. It's like being in a friend's well put together living room. There is a little nook with a sitting area at the entrance to Corner Tree. There are magazines and an announcement board to entertain you while you wait for a table or have a cup of coffee. Of course the tables by the windows are the best seats in the house and you may have to wait since those fill up fast. The Teriyaki Tofu and Asparagus Bowl is the best! Wild rice with lots of tofu and asparagus topped with Teriyaki sauce and sesame. You just can't go wrong with that combination. The Sweet Potato Fries with Vegan Mayonnaise were delicious. Ask for the fries extra crispy. You're welcome. You may also want to let the waiter know that you want the dishes to be served as they become ready. Unless you want them served all at once. Or you want the courses served in order. Just let them know your preference and they will accommodate you. Book a reservation if you are planning to eat there on a weekend or close to peak hours. I also noticed that they started doing To-Go orders through Food Panda. I guess even more people are going to be able to enjoy Corner Tree Cafe's great food.

    Desiree A.

    A great vegan option in Makati...Corner Tree Cafe has an extensive menu and most items are yummy, especially the desserts like the Banofee pie!

    Organic Cider!
    Christina M.

    I'm always excited to try out new vegetarian restaurants and have high hopes that the food will be tasty and flavorful, but often times this isn't the case. Located on Jupiter Street with an entrance that doesn't face the street head on, you can easily miss this place. That would be a grave mistake. It's a quaint little place, almost like a cottage. There are a few tables so you almost feel like you're dining at someone's home and the staff make you feel that way. This place has such a wide variety of items to choose from with dishes from Asia to Africa, Europe, the Middle East and the Americas. There are vegan options, gluten free options and plain old vegetarian options. Everything I've ever had here has been fabulous. I especially like the Arroz A La Cubana, red rice mixed with tomatoes, olives, tofu, fried bananas and raisins. It sounds a bit weird and simple, but I assure you it's worth trying. Don't forget to add an egg! The Bibimbap is delicious. I get it quite often because it fulfills my need for a bowl full of veggies, a bit of spice and fills me up. Save room for dessert because they are out of this world. The Banoffee blew my mind and the Salted Caramel Chocolate Torte is like eating creamy, soft Belgium chocolate in every bite. To wash it all down, if you feel like a little more than Organic Lemongrass Tea, you can stay organic and get the Maeloc Organic Cider from Spain. Yum! Owner Chiqui Mabanta said her sister Giovanna gave her the best advice: "Make sure each dish is inspiring." With such a vast menu you would think this would be impossible, but I tell you, Chiqui is a master. Because the menu is so varied, I could eat here everyday. Lookout for the daily specials. You just might be lucky enough to get the lentil pate! What's not to like about this place?

    Ashley K.

    A hidden gem concealed by the leaves of a massive tree that I assume is the namesake, this place is a veggie-friendly wonderland!! My favorite restaurant in the Philippines. As a vegetarian American expat, I have found that it is extremely difficult to find healthy food in Manila, but you can always count on Corner Tree Cafe to give you the delicious yet nutritious boost you need to take on the rest of your day! The premises are very clean, and the service is quick. I had the Tofu Walnut burger, which had a very filling savory "meaty" texture, and excellent accompanying sweet potato fries. They were so crispy and yummy you'd never be able to tell they weren't regular French fries. The vegetable dumplings are a favorite of mine as well, very supple exterior and great nourishing vegetable filling. The mellow sweetness of the jicama coupled with the tang of the vinegar dipping sauce made for a wonderful contrast, and very aesthetically pleasing presentation as well! The lemongrass tea is sweet and a great pick me up for getting your mornings started. I will definitely be making a return trip here!

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    Green Planet Vegetarian - Fried miteng (left)

    Green Planet Vegetarian

    5.0(2 reviews)
    6.9 kmManila City

    This restaurant is a must because the food is unique and cooked to perfection. The service is…read morefriendly and makes the atmosphere friendly and relaxed. I love the crunchy bean curd, the Kare Kare, the sisig, and the BBQ sticks. These are my regular items that I order but also love the other dishes that I have tried.

    Discovering this place was such a tasty surprise! My boyfriend and I were walking to get some lunch…read moreat our usual veggie café in Masangkay Street, but we were extremely disappointed seeing as not only 1, but 2 of those veggie places have closed down! Heartbroken and hungry, we kept walking around the area until suddenly, we find ourselves at Soler Street and this yellow sign was staring back at us: GREEN. PLANET. VEGETARIAN. Thank you, universe! I've tried a few vegetarian places in Binondo, but this relatively newish addition to Chinatown takes the whole cake! Taiwanese-owned Green Planet Vegetarian serves a variety of tasty vegetarian and vegan food at super 'sulit' prices. Much like a super clean, glorified 'turo-turo', you can get a rice meal with 3 viands for only Php 100, and with complimentary hot tea, too! Try their veggie sisig (creamy and dairy-free!) and their crowd-pleaser, fried miteng (gluten), which has a beautiful, chewy texture and savory flavor--amazing when dipped in vinegar. Another favorite of mine is their radish cake, a slice for only Php 15! Being sold here as well are vegetarian and vegan food items such as Magic Meat (dehydrated TVP made locally), canned barbecue sauce, and this Taiwanese granulated mushroom seasoning (reminiscent of the local Magic Sarap seasoning--look for the package with that very strange smiling mushroom). I've also heard from their staff that they're planning to open a Makati branch!

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    Green Planet Vegetarian - Green Planet Vegetarian menu

    Green Planet Vegetarian menu

    Green Planet Vegetarian - Green Planet Vegetarian storefront

    Green Planet Vegetarian storefront

    Green Planet Vegetarian - Green Planet Vegetarian menu

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    Green Planet Vegetarian menu

    Veggiezen - Veggiezen fried rice, mushroom sisig and mushroom teriyaki!

    Veggiezen

    4.8(4 reviews)
    4.5 kmSan Juan City
    ₱₱

    I don't live near Veggiezen so I've only been here once! It reminds me of a slightly upscale…read moreversion of the veggie restaurants in the Binondo area (in a good, good way!). They've got loads of selections here (all veg!), as well as a shelf filled with interesting local and imported food products. Apart from the not-so-fast service, I'd recommend this place any day to anyone. I'd say get their quekiam (one of their specialties)--this erm..thing (I don't know, gluten or soy based mock meat?) is stuffed with savory veggies and mushrooms and comes with a spicy red sauce on the side. It's definitely not like the street kikiam which is made of god knows what! Super tasty appetizer... I was excited to try their veg sisig as it was one of their specialties, but I was a bit disappointed as the serving was quite small (at Php 170...) and while it was seasoned well and had a variety of mushrooms and minced tofu/soy/gluten (unsure...), I guess it lacked that creamy sauce that I loved when I used to eat the real pork sisig. It could use some veg mayo or some sauce to elevate it to a really satisfying sisig recreation. However, I should mention that it did come with crumbled chicharon (made of tofu skins) on top! They carry Superfood Grocer's amazing vegan ice cream here by the way! And you get a complimentary cup of pandan tea!

    I had just gotten back from a trip - food trip, to be more specific - and was feeling a bit too…read moreheavy and full and overall UGH from all the unhealthy things and mindless munchies that wreaked havoc on my body so my fiancé and I decided to have something kind. We wanted salad originally but he found something better: Veggiezen! Hard to miss if you are not looking for it specifically and even harder to consider with all the other "tastier" options in the Jose Abad area but I am glad we didn't miss it!! Their menu seems Chinese-inspired and I think this is the best part about it. Oriental favorites, vegetarian-ized, with a sprinkling of Filipino favorites too. The tofu chicharon tastes exactly like chicharon, the mushroom sisig tastes exactly like sisig, the mushroom teriyaki tastes exactly like Chinese teriyaki! What more the other things on the menu?! Can't wait to try!! Hay, If I could cook dishes likes these every single day, then I could definitely be vegetarian for life! For now, I'm just happy to have restored my body's zen - even just for a moment.

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    Veggiezen - Veg sisig!

    Veg sisig!

    Veggiezen - Quekiam...must try at Veggiezen. It's stuffed with mushrooms and veggies

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    Quekiam...must try at Veggiezen. It's stuffed with mushrooms and veggies

    Bodhi Vegetarian Healthfood - What can be healthier than a vegetarian meal at Bodhi? They're not only good for you but the taste isn't bad at all.

    Bodhi Vegetarian Healthfood

    4.0(1 review)
    4.3 kmManila City

    One good reason to go vegetarian -- or vegan, as they like to be called -- is for good health. A…read morevegetarian diet is supposedly the healthiest there is, but some doctors will say that there is not enough protein in their diet to be totally healthy. I don't care to join either side of this debate. What i do is eat vegetarian dishes whenever possible, but still go for red meat and fowl on a regular basis. Whenever I am out on the field for work, I usually end up heading for the nearest SM food court to eat, and I'm glad that a lot of them have a branch of Bodhi Vegetarian Healthfood. The taste of their various vegemeat dishes comes close enough to the real thing. One of my favorites is their version of sweet and sour pork, as well as their pork barbecue on a stick. Biting into either dish tells you that it can't possibly be real pork. This is where the tofu-based dishes is a dead giveaway that it's not the real thing. But then, you would know because this is a vegan place, remember? Bodhi has set meals for less than P100 and they even come with a teeny weenie cup of iced tea or soda as well as a complimentary mini cup of soup. When I was young, the only place to get vegetarian meals on a regular basis was the Adventist Hospital in Pasay City. I'm glad that we Pinoys have come to appreciate the health benefits of vegetarian food, and that there is a Bodhi Vegetarian Healthfood place nearby. Four stars for them,

    Chimara Feel Good Kitchen

    Chimara Feel Good Kitchen

    4.1(9 reviews)
    1.4 kmMakati City
    ₱₱

    I always get my popcorn from Chimara whenever I watch movies at Greenbelt cinemas. I liked the…read morehealthier food options they have. Yesterday, I'm not sure if they were understaffed because there was only 1 counter and the 2 ladies at the cashier were sort of distracted? They asked us what we wanted, and then they turned to another couple next to us to get their orders too, and ended up putting us on hold. When they got back to us they completely forgot what we asked for so we had to repeat ourselves. Anyway, on other occasions their customer service is better. Maybe yesterday was a fluke.

    Chimara is among the earliest health food places to have popped up in Manila, waaaay before the…read more'organic', 'juice detox', 'gluten-free' food trend hit the metro. I also do think they've popularized tofu chips here! If you're vegan, do take note: A lot of vegans get really confused by their label "neo-vegan" because for those who aren't aware, they have some dishes with real fish (tuna) and real cheese (keso blanca). Other than those irksome issues, I love their food, and it's one of my favorite quiet spots to hang out at in Greenbelt to get some work done on my laptop and hang out with some birds flying around the cinema area (which I've ALSO tried to feed, to no avail. Haha.) The heartiest salad I've ever had locally is from Chimara. It's their Meatless Taco, topped with TVP, beans, and other colorful veggies. It's super fresh and filling. To make it vegan, ask them to remove the keso blanca. Other good vegan options are the Tofu Pesto Pita Romana, soy milkshake, and, if you're feeling adventurous, grab some wasabi popcorn for your movie. It's very addictive!

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    Chimara Feel Good Kitchen - Chimara at Greenbelt, Makati

    Chimara at Greenbelt, Makati

    Chimara Feel Good Kitchen - So much to choose from at Chimara in Greenbelt

    So much to choose from at Chimara in Greenbelt

    Chimara Feel Good Kitchen - Nutrition info for Tofu Chips

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    Susi - Upstairs seating area

    Susi

    3.6(14 reviews)
    2.5 kmTaguig City
    ₱₱₱

    I really wanted to love Susi…read more. I was surprised to find a Vegan and Gluten Free restaurant here in the Philippines, so I had to try it. I was the first customer of the day, and was seated upstairs. When traveling to the Philippines, it's not advised to drink tap water. When served a cup of water, I asked for bottle water which they do not have. For breakfast, the "If I Can't have Brad Pitt" sounded good. It's pancakes with coconut whip cream and dark chocolate. Of the 5 brunch items on the menu, only 2 were available and unfortunately the pancakes were not being served. Only the "Jose Rizal" and the breakfast platter were available to order. Really wanting breakfast food, I opted for the "Jose Rizal". This had a garbanzo omelet, mushroom chorizo, garlic fried rice, spinach and tomatoe. Garlic fried rice had large, almost whole pieces of garlic. The garbanzo omelet was very dry and bland. Maybe vegetables mixed in or a sauce would have added flavor. The mushroom chorizo was very crunchy and over cooked on the outside. Though a bit hungry, I couldn't finish the meal. Service was friendly. I would have liked to come back and try a lunch or dinner item, but my time in the area was limited.

    Susi is a quaint little vegan restaurant in the middle of the bar-riddled BGC community. Amongst…read moreall the junk food, and the bar chow, it is refreshing to see someplace with a healthful mindset. There are very few vegan AND gluten-free (dairy-free, meat-free, egg-free) restaurants in town, and like most of these rare places, Susi also promotes sustainable living. While they have a second floor, I thoroughly enjoyed the sun room which offered an al fresco view, without the al fresco temperature. I came in and ate very lightly. Among other things, I was amused by the names of the menu items. The best example I can site is the Thom Yorke tomato and beet soup. It came with warm toast, and was much more flavorful than I expected. After half a bowl (it was delicious, but it was a bigger serving than I expected), I decided that it was time to head straight on to dessert and coffee. Eat Your Feelings - a rich, thick chocolate cake -- went very well with a hot cup of Kenya. Based on my starter and my ender, I'd safely say that I would go back to explore what else there is to go in between. Not giving up my meat anytime soon, though. :)

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    Bodhi

    Bodhi

    4.3(10 reviews)
    4.3 kmMandaluyong City

    If you're going to the Philippines as a vegetarian/vegan and you're going to the mall, your trip is…read morenot complete without a trip to Bodhi. I literally crave this when I come back home. The food is so tasty. I highly recommend the barbecue! The combo includes two ulams, noodles, rice, and iced tea. I was really full but I finished it all. I'm so grateful the man that worked there told me that two of the ulams I was going to pick were based off the same sauce so I did not end up with the same tasting food. Even my meat eating sister loved the food here! If you're short on time and don't have a chance to try out other vegetarian restaurants here (due to meat eating traveling companions and a bunch of family living here) you need to at least come here!

    I am not a vegetarian and I don't have any plans of becoming one. To be honest, I don't even like…read morevegan food because I can't live without real meat. Bodhi is definitely an exception. It serves Filipino staple foods like Kare-Kare, Pansit, Beef and Broccoli, Barbecue, and many more. The only twist is all of these dishes don't contain any kind of meat in them. How can you have Beef and Broccoli without beef? Is there even a type of Barbecue that's not made out of meat? Well, Bodhi uses tofu as a meat substitute. Their food tastes so good, you can't even tell that everything is made out of tofu. It's way healthier and cheaper. I usually have issues concerning my weight. I just can't imagine myself looking fat. Whenever I feel like I am gaining a few pounds, I just stop eating at fast food restaurants and I go to healthier options like Bodhi. They have a wide selection of meals to choose from and all of their dishes are sold at a very fair price.

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    Cosmic

    Cosmic

    4.4(11 reviews)
    0.8 kmMakati City

    Good food ! Masarap!! Service can be a bit iffy but overall , happy it's there !! We need more…read morebranches !!

    I had to come back to update my third experience here on 12/19/2025. I came to Cosmic twice in 2023…read morewhen it was still in its original location and absolutely loved it. Customer service was good, restaurant was cozy, and food was out of this world. I came today and saw they were in a new location. Initially felt "cool" but immediately was greeted with a cold demeanor. Half of our table are Filipino born and raised, while my sister and I are born in the US. I asked for bottled water and they had one bottle left. My dad (born in the Philippines), watched the lady who initially sat us down who mocked me for asking for bottled water. I had my back to the restaurant the entire time, so I didn't see a lot of the interaction, but my dad saw and understood it all. We ordered the sisig - undercooked. The pancit hab hab - underwhelming. They had no soda, and we all (9) had to share 1 big bottle of water. Ok, fine, no troubles. Then, they ran out of plenty of entrees, so we were limited on what to order. My sister watched the staff spray the table while there were still items on it, while my dad watched and listened as the staff were gossiping about all the patrons (including us) in the restaurant. It was quite uncomfortable. Sorry not sorry, but this place is no longer it and the entire staff needs an entire overhaul of retraining if you want to salvage this place.

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    Cosmic - Cute and cozy interior

    Cute and cozy interior

    Cosmic - Sisig with Bagnet

    Sisig with Bagnet

    Cosmic - Cosmic is a lovely vegan hidden gem.

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    Cosmic is a lovely vegan hidden gem.

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