I found about Biker's Cafe back when I started riding mountain bike in 2013. A couple of biker…read morefriends brought me to what they call "The Mountain Biking Capital of the Philippines" in San Mateo, Rizal (about 10 biking minutes away from Sandigang Bayan in Commonwealth), where a bamboo structured eatery with mountain bikes parked all over, lies on the mountain side. Pedaling uphill through the mountains of San Mateo is no joke. I was dead tired and exhausted the first time I biked there that's why seeing a local eatery along the way was just a relief. Biker's Cafe (one of the four eateries in that mountain) is located at the lower part and is actually an indication that a biker has reached the first stage of the mountain. No wonder a lot of cyclist can be found eating, having coffee or just hanging out there. It has a great mountain view, fresh air and good home-cooked affordable breakfast meals (because cyclist usually hit the road in the morning). There's actually nothing special about the food, only that the cook is commendable for serving really tasty meals. A perfect combination in their menu is Beef Mami and Suman Latik. I don't normally order Mami neither pick kakanin for a snack nor dessert but these two just complements well with the cool morning breeze in the mountain plus the exhausted body's thirst for hot soup and energy booster carbs. Another best seller is the Tapsilog (Beef Tapa, Fried Rice, Egg), which I also highly recommend for the "silog" lovers for breakfast. Biker's Cafe is one of those stop-over eateries that's really made for bikers/cyclist, to eat there is more of an experience especially for beginners in biking. As their tagline says, "This is where bikers meet."

These crepes are... crispy? I've never had crispy crepes so I was more surprised than anything…read more It's not my cup of tea, I like the soft fluffy crepes. Ice cream was low quality and more icy than creamy. It's very sweet. Not many flavors going on except sugar. What is cool is that they have a viewing window where you can stand right in front of the crepe maker and see them make your crepe. I wouldn't come back here for it though.

Padre Pio, thank you for inspiring the Catholic community to build a church in Libis. Because of…read moreyou, thousands of Catholics get to feed their soul in the yummiest ways possible. From confession to healing to being in the presence of your relic to awakening their foodie spirit with custaroons from The Custaroonery! Thank you for allowing this demure, tiny, Ladurée-colored spot to spread the sweet word from one of your Parish's unassuming corners. I am sure this is where your barkada of angels go for dessert in between masses. I may have been one of those angles (or, to be more humble, angel-looking beings), Padre Pio. Because after a meal that was the Eucharist, I stumbled upon this corner, got myself a piece of custaroon (custaroonS to be more specific - because I got the cheese-flavored one too) for dessert and bit into an other-worldly combination of divinely packed CUStard and perfectly chewy coconut macarOON (hence, custaroon). A glimpse of heaven. Thank you, Padre Pio!

Custard and Macaroon all in one? Hell yes!! Seriously, who would say no? C'mon over here and fight…read moreme! Nah, I'm just messing with ya. I'd rather sit you down and talk some sense into you than fight. We need more peace in the world, so hear me out. These little sweets are so gooooood! The somewhat chunky texture of macaroons is the perfect contrast to the smooth custard, and they work so well together. The custaroons aren't overly sweet. They're more on the subtle side of sweetness, so if that's the type of dessert you're looking for, then The Custaroonery is for you! Now are you convinced? You better be.

Hapag Heritage Cuisine serves delicious Filipino food. I tried their bestseller: Kilawin na Hipon,…read moreSinigang na Salmon, Crispy Pata, Dinakdakan, Gising Gising na Sigarilyas, Beef Morcon, Tinapa Rice. Hipon sa Taba ng Talangka and finally for dessert Pandan Cheesecake. The waiters were very courteous, attentive and engaging. The Chef, Julio Lara has done a great job with the food selection. The restaurant has a homey atmosphere. If you are craving for Heritage Filipino food, HAPAG HERITAGE CUISINE is a must go to place. Location is at 140 Maginhawa Street, Barangay Sikatuna Village, Quezon City. For reservation: call 8139672.