The 17 best pancakes in Makati (2024)

Filling Station Bar And Cafe is a quirky American-themed diner located in Makati's red light district, just a few blocks away from Abraham Manila. The restaurant is adorned with 1950s memorabilia and life-size superhero statues, creating a unique and nostalgic atmosphere. It offers a menu of hearty dishes, including typical diner fare and traditional Filipino meals that are popular among foreign travelers.

1950s American concept restaurant. Absolute Heaven to be able to get food in the wee small hours, after a night out.The staff are super courteous and helpful and did their best to accommodate all groups dining in.There are plenty of food options for everyone's taste.Something for everyone.

Craig Mason — Google review

Probably one of the coolest American diner experiences in all of Philippines. They have walls upon walls of memorabilia - it feels like stepping into the good old times when diners ruled. The food is amazing. Fresh always. The wait staff are all dressed up in retro uniforms from that era and everyone is well put together, clean and professional. Speaking of clean, you would think that, with all the memorabilia, it would be dusty or grimy but they keep it all so clean. The location is fun - right in the heart of Burgos St with lots of people watching and bars within very close distance. It’s non-smoking therefore allows for a fresh atmosphere.

D Skyred — Google review

Food serving and quality is superb. The number of selections are overwhelming. Truly a one-of-a-kind American dining experience!The place is moderately clean, but can improve more (sticky floors, dusty decors, etc). The decors are cute and Instagrammable, but some needs majore aesthetic restoration already.All in all, it was a great experience and definitely worth coming back!

Marlo CP — Google review

Glad to see filling station back to crowded always scene again.I really live the chowder soup with bread. Love it when 2014 I ate first time! The decorations are so nice! If you like the collections of 80’s, must come! High recommended.

Yv. P — Google review

Great place to eat and it was seemingly quote popular. The food was good and worth the price, however the staff wasn't very attentive and would put the orders on the side of the table and not even look at you. They also left with my card for 5 minutes because they were unfamiliar with contactless payments. Food and ambience wise,it was great though!

Sandesh van't Veen — Google review

Food:If you are looking for foods with western country vibes, then this place is your MUST visit bar!There is a variety of drinks, fries, burgers, desserts, and more and more! They also serving Filipino breakfast! How about the taste? Solid!I am at the point wherein I really like to have another visit to try the other foods.Service:Their crews are all friendly and showing their best smile while serving you. Since this was my first time, I took the time of the crew that assigned to our table for Q and A about their rules of the place, guess what? She answered it while smiling.. I know, that is their job but we really saw their effort to do that!Atmosphere:One word, Instagramable!I mean, you are allowed to look around and take a picture using your phone! I promise, you will enjoy it! In fact me and my special someone really enjoyed for having a short pictorial with retro style resto bar~Overall, this is a place which I can say that you won't miss to not visit.PS:If you are not a drinker, or plan to go with your family, I suggest around 11AM to 5PM.Because their restaurant is located at red district of Makati.

Yoshifumi Jackson — Google review

Looking for a late night snack of burger and milkshakes with a 1950s ambiance? This is the right place!! Really at awe to try and enjoy this place which is open until 2am. It’s in the middle of Makati so parking there is no parking space inly roadside parking. Nonetheless, the burger and milkshakes are authentic! We will definitely come back here and enjoy the scenic era of 1950!

Jo Esguerra — Google review

Hearty dishes served in a kitschy American-themed diner decorated with 1950s memorabilia.This place would definitely bring you back to the 50s era where vintage cars, the interiors, old posters, other collections, they were immense. So I would advise, before you sit, do walk around and just appreciate the bits of history that surround this diner.It wasn’t too busy when we arrived so we got a seatt very easily. They handed us the menu and can I just that all the dishes looked delicious. May I also add that the staff were also very friendly and always smiling. That makes a difference too overall!We ordered some Long Island Teas to start with and other co*cktails. Then we decided, instead of ordering main courses, to order a selection of the best starters they could offer.

Eugine Carlo Pascual — Google review

Food is definitely awesome and the portions are big. Staff are awesome as they are very courteous and attentive. They had us seated at the car table in the middle of the place which was very cool. Though next time we eat there I will just opt to use the regular seats as that car table isn't really for big guys like me 😂 ( I could barely fit). The atmosphere is great. I love what they did with the place. It feels like you are back in time in a 50's diner. I would say that it's one of the places that you should try when in Poblacion.

Benjamin Violago — Google review

Really not worth the hassle for the price. 👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻Yes this place is cool and you can get some good pics for the gram but the food was not great and it was hard to get the waitress’ attention.I’m not sure if they were having an off day or not but the vibe of the place did not match the vibe of the staff. It seemed like everyone there really hated working there.I think there’s some changes that can be made in order to make the staff job easier so they actually like showing up to work.

Char Lessenger — Google review

Amazing!!! You get exactly what you pay for!Its not cheap, its the normal prices youd pay for any kind of food like this American restaurant as you would elsewhere in the world. I got the taco and nachos and strawberry smoothie all exceptional! The strawberry smoothie was more a sugary American version than a pure fresh one, still tasted great.The air con inside is actually really good, dress to expect it be cool/ cold.Really cool the amount and quality of decor and everywhere has something different and new to catch your eye, even the staff are dresses in the themed style!Easily spend 0000's peso, varies depending on what you want.

kaylz abercromby — Google review

First time visited, the food was good, the burger had a good “cooked on the grill” flavor.The staffs were very attentive, but we were there when it wasn’t too busy.I just don’t like that some staff’s need to stood in front of our table while were eating and they’re talking and flirting with some staffs! Inappropriate manners.Over all it was good and needs more improvement from the staffs!

Ashley Madore — Google review

Loved this place. Been there a number of times, but never for breakfast. Waffles were fluffy, coffee was decent (better pure coffee shops around the area), and service was great. Little things were off putting, like my Mango juice was delivered as a shake, still delicious, and the music for 8am was very loud.

Ben B — Google review

Food was yum. Place totally felt like being transported to the days of old. Perhaps not for the hypersensitive as the interiors and the music could be an assault to the senses.My favorite part: the Pinoy menuDo we recommend this place? Yes.Are we going back? Yes.

Jing — Google review

generous serving. i ordered their strawberry milkshake which aside from being so delicious, they even gave me the excess that didn't fit in the glass. cinnamon roll was soft and just the right sweetness. belgian waffle with vanilla ice cream 💯

Chiang Mai — Google review

It’s my second time here. The ambiance never fails to amaze me. I kept on looking around. Every corner is worth a photo. Went here at past 1am, we waited a bit to be seated but not for so long. We ordered pizza, seafood pasta, platter with wings, calamari, baked potato and spring rolls. For drinks we ordered chocolate milk shake and my fave A&W float (must try). The food is good. Not the best but good. Altho you might find the menu pricey. But most of it is good for sharing. I’d say you are really paying the experience and ambiance, even the washroom are decorated and the crew are wearing cute polka dresses and american diner crew polo. I’d still go back here since I can always get entertained by the decors and vintage cars. Yes they got vintage cars and all vintage inside.

Nada Eats (Nada Abby Dabs) — Google review

Do you love ribs? Steak? Beer and late night hangouts? Here is one for you!This american-theme bar and cafe will satisfy your cravings and fill your tummy!We ordered ribs, fries and corn kernels. They also serve hawaiian pizza too!I think their single serving is already good for two.You can order liquors and beer too.Make sure to contact them first before heading to the place as they are always almost full during peak hours especially on Fridays and weekends.The place is popular to nearby establishments and considered as the nearest place to go for quick hangouts.You can take instagrammable and blog-worthy photos here too.Try here!

Andy Araza — Google review

I really like this place its so lively and the designs are so eye catching. You can never get bored at it.The food quality is fantastic, our pasta and steak has a generous serving and really worth it. I'm too excited to comeback and try other food in the menu 😁.There are so many places you can take pictures with, as the place is surprisingly bigger than what I have expected.Their service is also good as well the staffs are kind and mindful also I like how they are wearing different costumes specially 'chucky' who always try to surprise you. Hope he continues doing that. really fun guyOverall, would definitely bring my family and friends here when I came back.

Neil Melecio — Google review

Ambiance is the best!!! This cafe is retro themed. There are special shiny cars with tables you can fancily eat in on if you expect your orders to reach up to 2000 pesos.Food is good too! They're a bit pricey compared to other local restaurants but it's acceptable considering all the electricity needed to keep this place aglow.They have all sorts of old things in the cafe. All are well-maintained, shiny and bathed in neon light like it's the 80s in America and everything is plastic and new.This is a good place to take new visitors, friends and family from the province, because most are easily awed by the beauty of this place.

uriah pancho — Google review

A cozy and unique bar and cafe in the Poblacion of Makati, Metro Manila. It provides an 80s American style with many cools spots to take photos. The food is nice with the worth it price. You can order alcohol or non alcohol drinks. If you want to celebrate birthday, you can ask the waitress to serve a birthday cake and play the birthday song. A nice place to enjoy with family or friends. But I don't recommend to bring your kids here. The location is strategic and easy to find. The service is nice.

Puput Ertiandani — Google review

The best place to eat American food.It a very unique good 80s music.Very young and happy atmosphere.They serve all kind of Americans' food and deserts.Also, some Mexican dishes.There are dancing short shows.Very recommended .

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An amazing place with superb interiors located in the center of the Makati area. It has been one of my favorite places for years now.I've been here for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and I've never been disappointed with any of the dishes. I've tried the burrito, American breakfast, and the Hamburger 🍔 in a pancake (this is a must-try)! The iced latte is a must-have, and apart from these, they have a pretty comprehensive fancy menu.The service is really quick, and the staff is welcoming!

Ankit Rihal — Google review

Love the atmosphere and the vibe of the place. You can see that their staff were really working hard to serve everyone but they're really busy though. Only downside is that we had to wait a long time to settle the bill and you have to go to their till personally, and wait again for a bit if you're paying by card. Nonetheless, we enjoyed it here.

IsItaBlog — Google review

Good burgers with an American 50s dinner retro theme restaurant.Everyone is dressed up in super hero uniform. Fun atmosphere indeed.Open 24 hours and it was super busy.Fries were crispy and so was the onion rings. Burger were cooked as we asked.The burgers were about 550 peso so about $10 USD but that included fries and onion rings.Overall, a good experience. If anything the service could be a bit faster.

Sam Root — Google review

Had an awesome dinner at the Filling Station Bar and Cafe with friends. Seriously, every corner is like a work of art - so many cool details and perfect for Insta snaps. Loved the food too, totally worth the price. Can't wait to go back and try more from their menu.

Lois Keith Ablan — Google review

The place has an unique design like an old museum and extensive menu. The portions are big and the food is delicious. There is a nice blue Cadillac in the middle of the restaurant with a table inside, great for pictures. The staff wear old school uniforms.

Hristo Ganev — Google review

The place is Instagrammable, super cozy and their staff are friendly. The food is a bit on the pricey side, small serving but delicious nonetheless. It’s better to make a reservation before going so you won’t have to wait outside.

Amera Aquila Encinares — Google review

Wow what a venue! So unique and so much to look at. Loved the attention to detail in their decor - it really transports you to a different place. Food wise, it was ok. Portions are huge and menu is also huge, perfect to resemble the American diner culture. Flavours were ok, wasn’t horrible but nothing that I’d write home about. Definitely a cool place to visit for something different in Manila.

For the Love of Food — Google review

Parking: AvailableRestroom: AvailableMenu and price: American foods price ranges from 200-1k+Food: It’s okay. Pasta ranges starts at 400+ and the serving is massive!Atmosphere: Love their concept, I guess what you are paying for is the aesthetic of the place itself, super pretty. I love the place! 🥰Staff: They are okay, not so accommodating and pleasant.

R B — Google review

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