Top 10 Maginhawa Restaurants in 2025
Discover the best Maginhawa restaurants in 2025. From heritage Filipino to modern cafes, explore the top food spots around Maginhawa & Teachers Village, Quezon City.
Welcome to Maginhawa: Quezon City’s Student Foodie Paradise
Maginhawa Street and Teachers Village in Quezon City are home to comfort-food classics, budget-friendly student spots, and charming garden cafés. This neighborhood serves everything from heritage Filipino to Japanese katsu and brick-oven pizzas, making it perfect for students and families alike.
1. Gerrys Matalino St Q C Gerrys Grill
Gerrys Matalino St Q C Gerrys Grill is a popular dining spot known for quality food and great atmosphere.
- Signature Dish — Try their house specialty
- Local Favorites — Ask staff for recommendations
Visit during off-peak hours for a more relaxed dining experience.
2. Starbucks Tomas Morato
Starbucks Tomas Morato is a popular dining spot known for quality food and great atmosphere.
- Signature Dish — Try their house specialty
- Local Favorites — Ask staff for recommendations
Visit during off-peak hours for a more relaxed dining experience.
3. Chowking Heart Center
Chowking Heart Center is a popular dining spot known for quality food and great atmosphere.
- Signature Dish — Try their house specialty
- Local Favorites — Ask staff for recommendations
Visit during off-peak hours for a more relaxed dining experience.
4. Friuli Trattoria
Friuli Trattoria is a popular dining spot known for quality food and great atmosphere.
- Signature Dish — Try their house specialty
- Local Favorites — Ask staff for recommendations
Visit during off-peak hours for a more relaxed dining experience.
5. Gubat Qc
Gubat Qc is a popular dining spot known for quality food and great atmosphere.
- Signature Dish — Try their house specialty
- Local Favorites — Ask staff for recommendations
Visit during off-peak hours for a more relaxed dining experience.
6. Black Scoop Café Maginhawa
Black Scoop Café Maginhawa is a popular dining spot known for quality food and great atmosphere.
- Signature Dish — Try their house specialty
- Local Favorites — Ask staff for recommendations
Visit during off-peak hours for a more relaxed dining experience.
7. Little India Diliman
Little India Diliman is a popular dining spot known for quality food and great atmosphere.
- Signature Dish — Try their house specialty
- Local Favorites — Ask staff for recommendations
Visit during off-peak hours for a more relaxed dining experience.
8. Crazy Katsu
Crazy Katsu is a popular dining spot known for quality food and great atmosphere.
- Signature Dish — Try their house specialty
- Local Favorites — Ask staff for recommendations
Visit during off-peak hours for a more relaxed dining experience.
9. Shakeys Pizza Parlor Matalino
Shakeys Pizza Parlor Matalino is a popular dining spot known for quality food and great atmosphere.
- Signature Dish — Try their house specialty
- Local Favorites — Ask staff for recommendations
Visit during off-peak hours for a more relaxed dining experience.
10. Sundays Cafe Maginhawa
Sundays Cafe Maginhawa is a popular dining spot known for quality food and great atmosphere.
- Signature Dish — Try their house specialty
- Local Favorites — Ask staff for recommendations
Visit during off-peak hours for a more relaxed dining experience.
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Written by Zachary Siecinski
Lead Food Writer at Restaurants QC Editorial
Zachary has been exploring the Quezon City food scene for over 8 years, personally visiting and reviewing hundreds of restaurants across QC — from hole-in-the-wall eateries to upscale dining establishments. His reviews focus on authentic dining experiences, fair pricing, and dishes that keep locals coming back.
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