This Side of Makati
A number of establishments have been sprouting around the metro. Everyone may have hung out to Maginhawa St. in Quezon City and Kapitolyo in Pasig for gastronomic pleasure to capture Instagrammable moments but there are still more go-to hangout places than the usual.
Situated at Barangay San Antonio, Sta. Cruz and Olympia are the different establishments from event space, hotel, bike shops, bars to cafés. Let’s go around and discover this hidden gem in Makati. Who knows that one of these days, this can be a popular neighborhood destination.
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LIFESTYLE & SHOPS
1. SUEZ AND ZAPOTE GALLERY
An independent space in Makati that explores applications of art and design through its main medium, silkscreen. This functions as a gallery, workshop and a space for projects, exhibits, events and houses TeamManila and Daily Grind products along with other local and independent brands.
Suez and Zapote Gallery is located at 2631 Suez St. corner Zapote St., Brgy. Sta. Cruz, Makati City.
2. SLICK BARBERS CO.
A local street barber culture that focuses mainly in grooming hairstyles such as fade and pompadour.
Slick Barbers Co. is located at 3919 Yague St. corner South Avenue, Brgy. Sta. Cruz, Makati City.
3. TENANT MANILA
A two-floor contemporary café and shop. At the ground level is a coffee shop while the second level houses a surfwear concept boutique.
Tenant Manila is located at G/F Solace Hotel, Kamagong St., San Antonio Village, Makati City.
BIKE STORES
4. BUILT CYCLES
A shop for your biking needs—bicycles, gears & accessories.
Built Cycles is located at 2750 South Avenue, Brgy. Sta. Cruz, Makati City.
5. LAGUNA CHOPPERS
A motorcycle shop that is considered to be one of the pioneers in shaping the custom bike scene in the country.
Laguna Choppers is located at 3260 B Zapote St., Brgy. Olympia, Makati City.
6. ROYAL ENFIELD
A retro-style motorcycle dealer.
Royal Enfield is located at G/F Dona Guadalupe Building, 7462 Bagtikan St., San Antonio Village, Makati City.
7. TRYON RIDERS
A cycling shop established in 1979. They have been in the industry for three decades, making them a well-established and expert in custom bike repair shop.
TryOn Riders is located at 477 J.P. Rizal St., Brgy. Olympia, Makati City.
HOTEL & BAR
8. CAFÉ SAGUIJO
A café and bar that hosts many of the musical talents in the country.
Café Saguijo is located at 7612 Guijo St., San Antonio Village, Makati City.
9. THE SUEZ SERVICED STUDIOS MAKATI
A hotel that accommodates travelers that need a comfortable home while in the midst of the city.
The Suez Serviced Studios is located at 2616 Suez St., Brgy. Sta. Cruz, Makati City.
FOOD & DINING
10. 8065 BAGNET
A bagnet-themed hole-in-the-wall restaurant in Makati.
8065 Bagnet Republic is located at 8065 Estrella St., San Antonio Village, Makati City.
11. FRANGOS RESTAURANT
A Latin-American restaurant having Portuguese-style chicken meal as their specialty.
Frangos is located at Buma Building, 9595 Kamagong St., San Antonio Village, Makati City.
12. GOTO MONSTER
A restaurant that offers many kinds of “silog” and their hefty serving of rich and flavorful signature goto with tinapa flakes and salted egg.
Goto Monster is located at P. Ocampo St. corner Dungon St., San Antonio Village, Makati City.
13. TRIGO
A laidback bakery and café. They serve delectable bread, sandwiches and freshly brewed coffee.
Trigo is located at 9629 Kamagong, San Antonio, Makati City.
14. RESTOCK COFFEE & CURIOSITIES
An all-in-one café, store and workshop space.
Restock Coffee & Curiosities is located at 7635 Guijo St., San Antonio Village, Makati City.
15. 12/10
A restaurant that offers Asian-centric dishes and extensive drinks including cocktails, local and imported craft beers and wine.
12/10 is located at 7635 Guijo St., San Antonio Village, Makati City.