Homeys Cafe
Miriam House Building
151 Legazpi St., Legaspi Village
Makati City

Somewhere along the subdued part of Legazpi Street in Makati City lies a welcoming restaurant named Homeys Cafe.  Although Homeys Cafe has been around for a year, it was just last week that I had a chance to visit it when my best friend Karina invited me to have dinner with her. It was truly a treat for me to recently discover a new place to dine with friends and colleagues.

Homeys Cafe counter with old bottles

When I got there, I was impressed with the restaurant's interior decors. It's modern yet sentimental at the same time.  The owner intelligently made use of old picture frames, old bottles, old pictures, sewing-machine-turned-table, old wedding invitations, medals, and old letters which give you a feeling of being close to home.

Old sewing machine turned table, sungka and wooden furniture

Old Singer sewing machine turned table and Sungka

Wall of Frames - assorted frames and vintage trinkets and toys

Old kitchen utensils, toaster and frames add to the homey feeling you get when you're here

Another pompous wall with posted old pictures, invitations, newspaper clipping, and air conditioner

Old bottles, remember Cheers, Pepsi, Magnolia and Royal bottles?  These are legit retro bottles!

To add newness to the ambiance, the furniture and the brick wall were clean white and the wall was warm yellow, a color that invites appetite to the diners. The restaurant is well-lit using with warm lights which added to the "homey" feel you get once you're in Homeys Café.

White chairs and tables make the dining area easy on the eyes, inviting and clean

Nice sets of white chairs and tables enough to dine around 40 pax inside.

My BFF Karina and I, oooppss blurrryy

THE FOOD
Karina recommended that I try Bagnet because she knows that I'm a "chicharon" and anything crunchy -Lover!

Crispy and flavorful Bagnet (P150.00) is good for two (2)

Homeys Cafe's Bagnet in its plain self doesn't need any sauce.  It was really good that I even had a second serving of rice.  Don't judge please. Hahaha!  I just really love crunchy food like crunchy Sisig or plain chicharon with rice.   The Bagnet comes with a liquified bagoong with bits of tomatoes and onions which makes the experience a notch higher.  One serving is good for sharing for two people.   Don't forget the extra rice!

Sweet and Sour Fish Fillet (P150.00) is also good to be shared by 2 people

My BFF and I shared her Sweet and Sour Fish Fillet.  The fish was very tender and cooked just right.  I'm not really a fan of sweet and sour, but I am a fan of fish fillet.

A scoop of Mango Ice Cream with Chocolate Syrup and Cherry on top (P80.00)

Finally, to cap of that dinner very sweetly, I had a scoop of Mango Ice Cream with Chocolate Syrup and Cherry on top.  I totally forgot that I was "trying" to diet (yes, trying, is the operative word).  I just couldn't resist having sweets after a filling and happy dinner.

Kilawing Tanigue with Grilled Pork Liempo

Caesar Salad for two

 
 If you are drinking here, Homeys Cafe Sisig is another hit in the pulutan scene!  There's something in its taste that differs it from sisig from other known grills/restaurants like Gerry's or Dencios.  It has a character on its own.

Sisig ala Homeys Cafe

If you opt pasta dishes, Homeys Cafe has Aglio Olio which could also be shared for two.  It's a bit spicy for me but for its price it's still a winner!

Aglio Olio Pasta

 If you crave for breakfast meals in the middle of the day, don't worry, Homeys Cafe serves All-day breakfast!  I tried their Tapasilog and I tell you it is another winner.  The Corned Beef Si-Log is another good choice.  You could ask the chef to toast the corned beef for you or serve it the ordinary way. I asked for it to be toasted to have a different corned beef experience.  It was a cross-over of Adobo Flakes but deep inside you know it's corned beef.

Tapsilog - All Day Breakfast Menu

Brewed Coffee

Homeys Cafe Menu
This restaurant is open from Mondays through Saturdays.  They offer Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks and Drinks. They deliver for a minimum order worth Php 300.00.  Their menu consists of All-Day Breakfast, Rice Meals, A la Carte, Pulutan, Dessert and Beverages.  They only accept cash payments for now.   Here's Homeys Cafe's Menu:

Homeys Cafe Makati Menu

Overall, the experience was very pleasant.  The profile of people who came to dine in when we were there were professionals, executives, from advertising industry.  In fact, I want to come back soon to try their other best-sellers.  Indeed, at Homeys Cafe, you are made to feel as if you're just at home.

For more information on Homeys Cafe, you may like them on Facebook or call 02 - 945 7004 or 02-945 7009.

* Disclosure: Nothing to disclose, we paid for our own dinner.  I am not connected to the owner of the establishment.