Ahhh… tea. The Brits love it. The Chinese love it. It’s an impeccable drink that has been around the world for centuries. And did you know it’s even the cheapest drink next to water?
If you’re a casual drinker looking to deepen your love for tea or a beginner wanting to satiate your curiosity on what the hype is all about, this guide is definitely for you. more “Your Ultimate Guide To Tea And The 18 Finest Kinds In The World”
Today I celebrate my 1 year and 5 months of coffee sobriety. ☕️
A lot of people ask me now when I mention this in a conversation after asking me over for a cup of coffee: why I quit or how I did it, given that coffee is one of the staples for breakfast and work.
more “I’ve Quit Drinking Coffee For Good: Why And How I Did It”
Last week on my Instagram, I spoke about coffee and knowing your daily healthy caffeine limit.
For most people, this is the one food they cannot absolutely give up. And be honest, I know you’re guilty of this because I used to be too, we simply just drink it whenever we want.
Even CNN wrote a statistics-based article on just how much Filipinos love their coffee.
But do you know how many cups of coffee you consume daily and how much it amounts to?
more “You Will Reconsider The Way You Drink Coffee When You Read This”
(Filling Station Bar Cafe: …cont’d from How To Find Your Tribe, Wellness and Empowerment)
It was dim. Bae and I decided to split the cab and go with Grab. We were both hungry so we walked back and forth looking for a good place to eat.
One of the nicest things that night was the guard telling us to go to this hidden food joint beside Royal Bellagio Hotel.
It was something called ‘Filling’. He whispered it like a hidden tip or something.
I actually thought he meant “feeling” or something (cause you get to eat to your heart’s content lol)
When we got there, it said “Filling Station” Bar & Diner. The lovely joint was tucked away at the bustling Burgos Street.
From an interior designer’s perspective, imagine my excitement just seeing the 70’s diner interior!
I LOVED everything about it!
Bae ordered a Mexican burger and I ordered an American pancake breakfast with sausage and bacon.
Not quite as healthy as I’d like but I decided it’s cheat day and I had no regrets. It reminded me of Seattle’s Coffee’s.
The pancakes and sausages were cooked to perfection. The best part was the thick and endless flow of syrup on my plate.
Days like this make me want to go urban exploring again. Or for the mere fact, let’s just say I miss backpacking a lot.
But motherhood also demands me, so I’m waiting till Avis is ready and we can both go on adventures.
| Item | Price | Description |
| American Breakfast | 484 | 3 pc pancakes, 2 sausage links and 2 strips of bacon |
| Strawberry Smoothie | 165 | Strawberry slushie on ice |
Total:
Ah, convenience.
Filling Station Bar Cafe is conveniently located at Burgos St. Makati. The best part is that if you’re into hidden urban jewels, the convenience of this diner will suit you.
Getting around Burgos St. Makati isn’t a problem, you can take a cab, Uber or Grab from anywhere in Metro Manila or Makati and tell them to alight you at Royal Bellagio at Burgos St. The restaurant is located right beside Bellagio.
If you’re tight on the budget, you may take the Metro Railway Transit (MRT) and take off at Buendia Station. From there you can take a cab to Filling Station Bar Cafe.
But for the walk extremists, from the MRT Buendia Station it’s an 18 minute walk to Filling Station Bar Cafe.
We waited for a while with our orders, but given the quality of food I understand why it took longer.
There were several factors that affected the customer service, such as: waiting time upon arrival, number of customers, rush hour and number of orders taken per table.
For us, I think that it was top notch.
I didn’t have to ask for the syrup at all! It was freely given and the drinks were simultaneously served. All in all, I have no complaints with Filling Station Bar Cafe.
Considering Burgos Street Makati is a tourist flock capital, I understand the prices on the menu. The orders started at around PHP 300 to PHP 500. There were also group portions but I can’t remember the prices that well.
Oh yes, the quality! If I could give them more than 100% I would.
Filling Station Bar Cafe served me the best American breakfast since Seattle’s. The strawberry smoothie was also nice. I liked that they both have healthy options and (not so healthy) other variety.
I think I covered this above but yeah. The concept.
Man, I can’t reiterate how much I loved the concept of this hidden food joint! From Elvis replicas to James Dean on the walls, the vibe of this diner took my heart away. I’m not a fan of the black and white tiles generally but hey, it’s a diner so I’ll give it a break.
You won’t even know the diner exists unless you know.
That’s how hidden it is, especially at night which, I do recommend by the way for the hours of your visit. The lights at Burgos Street Makati will wow you and when you add this diner to your must-visit, damn.
Presentation-wise Filling Station Bar Cafe served me well decent food. There weren’t any complaints at all. The butter on my pancake was cute, I even had a little American flag over it!
Hmm. This one’s so hard to pick! Aarrrgh. Okay okay. I guess it’s American Breakfast and the concept. You can feel right at home but at a totally different place here.
When you visit Makati City Philippines, put Filling Station Bar Cafe in your travel itinerary, okay?
Note: This post was not sponsored by Filling Station Bar Cafe. But you can follow their Facebook here. Read more about this blog’s partnerships & disclosure policy for more information.
Hi dreamers! Remember when I posted about Design Your Health 3 weeks ago? This time I’m blogging about the lessons I got there: How to find your tribe, wellness and empowerment. more “How To Find Your Tribe, Wellness And Empowerment”
Mmm. French toast recipe.
I really love making it.
And while, I enjoy them in the morning, I think midnight French toasts are the best.
If you’re living alone and forgot to buy sugar, boy, this will also make you drool. I didn’t think it was even better without the sugar or honey ? but it worked!
I used powdered chocolate because I went grocery shopping at Shopwise Alabang and forgot the damn sugar.
Good thing I did.
Just drop the pancakes and syrup for now and indulge in these marvelous triangles. They’re good post workout snacks and midnight fillers when you’re working all night on a project too. Especially when you’re still waiting for McDonald’s delivery to order your breakfast. ?
Enjoy making these and if you have your own French toast recipe, care to share them in the comments too!
I wanna know what toppings you love ?????? or how your French toast recipe is.
Don’t let anybody define your success. It’s what you think & feel that matters at best. more “Success is NOT “Success””
There comes a time when kids turn to young adults, and young adults turn to — well, adults.
Do you even know what capital gains is?
Or how about filing taxes as a freelancer?
What are the requirements & procedures of setting up your own business?
Maybe you’d like to know why you should enjoy that bookkeeping subject seriously?
In the face of an impending quarter life, these questions might pop up so it’s best to be prepared. Read on what it’s like to be 25 as these advices for young adults will surely come in handy.
When you just have no time to whip up a fancy breakfast platter, or if you’re running out of ideas on what to serve yourself, why not try this easy healthy breakfast recipe with egg, buttered toast and fruits?
It could be just like the continental one you get at hotels. 😉
more “Buttered Toast with Spiced Egg, Fresh Pomello and Melon Recipe”
Ever woke up one morning when you don’t feel like eating breakfast but you need a jolt and a meal to sustain your thriving human body?
I have. That feeling sucks the most when you’ve stayed up all night.
One day my mama decided to purchase a buy 1 take 1 Reddi Whip deal from Robinson’s Supermarket at The District Dasmarinas. When I opened the fridge that morning, the bottles were on the front shelves. I don’t like whipped creams.
All these years I thought they were so bland! But boy, I’m wrong.
This brand is making my family buy loads. They’re starting to put whip cream on everything! Reddi Whip isn’t too sweet so that was their takeaway.
What even prompted me more to concoct was this mug.
I got this ultra cool black mug from 8123 in 2013 after ordering Imaginary Numbers and a whole lot of other albums by The Maine (my favorite band since 2010). This mug has been my official work icon since.
Anyway, back to the topic. For mornings when you just need to be productive and full but you’re too tired to even get a real one, here’s my homemade coffee frappe recipe for you.
