First time parking nearby services lousy waited for 30 minutes for our food but the food are good and tasty read more

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I feel like it's a hit and miss with the food options and definitely nothing I'd go back for. We had the Quezo de Bola fries, Bone marrow sisig, Palabok negra, alugbati salad and the seafood sinigang. Quezon de Bola fries - I liked this a lot except the sunny side up egg on it is kinda weird but over all, this is what I liked best. Bone marrow Sisig - too too gamey for me in all the ways I don't like. Palabok negra - tastes good but a little dry. Perhaps more sauce could fix it. Alugbati salad - I didn't think I'd like this but it's so good, just blanched and topped with whipped quesong puti and perhaps tamarind dressing. Seafood sinigang - soup was good and has a spicy bite but the seafood themselves (clams, mussels, fish) aren't fresh. They don't taste or smell fresh. read more

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I'm hardly ever in the Tomas Morato area even if I live up North. I just always thought heading to Makati would be easier than turning the other way. I found myself here just yesterday to meet up with a friend who was working in the area. After a few rounds of looking for a place to grab a night cap, we ended up in Lola. Lola is a brightly lit house-turned restaurant. It had a very nice outdoor seating area which I wish we stayed in but it was way too hot to even try. We grabbed a table inside and quickly ordered ice coffee drinks and a banoffee pie. Their menu looked really good too but I had just come from a dinner so I was full already. If their dessert is any indication of how good their food is, then I'm definitely coming back for more! We ended up staying for a few hours, catching up with each other and laughing at the different stories we were sharing. It turned out to be a super fun (sober) night cap! read more

Lola Cafe + Bar - Outdoor sitting! - Cafes Near Me - Quezon City, NCR

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I would always pass by Lola Cafe and Bar on the way to work, and one day, out of curiousity, I set a dinner date with a friend there. The facade of the resaurant looked really cozy as it is a house converted to a restaurant. Upon entering, there is the outdoor seating area for smokers, and inside, a small bar and a couple of tables, to the right, a short flight of stairs leading to more seating. The venue is ideal for casual dinner dates, lunch out with friends, or for family. The food at Lola Cafe + Bar is a fusion of Filipino and Western dishes. I've dined there four times already, and so far, everything I've ordered was a huge hit. My favorites include the Kare-Kare, made with beef brisket, tripe, veggies and peanut sauce served with a side of bagoong; beer-battered fish and chips served with homemade tartar sauce; tenderloin skewers made from grilled beef tenderloin and skewed with tomatoes, bell peppers, onions and garlic yogurt sauce; and the tartufo pasta made with mushrooms and truffle oil. (this is a must-try and it's very good and filling!). For drinks, I recommend their rio mocktail, made with mint leaves, grapefruit and soda. And for a sweet ending, their banoffee pie. Overall, dining at Lola Cafe + Bar has been quite an enjoyable experience. Coupled with a great ambiance that lets you talk without the bothersome noise, good service and flavorful food that's enough to share wiht a friend, I'll always come back to Lola Cafe. read more

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Like OMG! Been wanting to go to Lola since they've starred in a Star Cinema movie years ago. I was only able to fulfill that dream weeks ago. As expected, the place played along between the hues of brown, black, gray and white. Minimalist interior, yellow lighting. The vibe. The Main Event Kare-Kare Bone Marrow Sisig (!!) Plain rice California Dream Tartufo Brew Kettle San Miguel Superdry If you haven't guessed yet, Bone Marrow sisig is a must-try. I repeat it's a must-try. Imagine eating a bone marrow (with bones included) that turned into a sisig? That's something - and literally - to die for. How can a place that serves gourmet dishes turn into a chill vibe at night? Guess, that's the magic of Lola. But no worries, booze lovers, they are serving cocktails, mocktails and booze anytime of the day. We were billed around P1500 for 2, inclusive of service charge. read more

Got the opportunity to try this restaurant through a friend's birthday. It is located along Scout Lozano and a little difficult to find because of its non-well-lit neighbors. It is one of those house-turned-resto type. It has a cozy feel and a nice ambiance and serves Filipino food with a twist. While waiting for some friends to arrive, we started ordering Veggie Hummus and Camembert Cheese. The flatbread was crunchy while the eggplant hummus was really good. A nice cold feel to the mouth on each bite. The camembert cheese was also great. The salty cheese when mixed with the sweet apples and caramelized onions and added to the crostini gives another taste that will let you remember for a long time. Finally, everyone arrived and we started ordering. We had Pesto Fries, Dynamite, Lola's Salad, Pumpkin Soup, Mushroom Soup, Laing, Kare-Kare, and Crispy Tofu Squares. The Dynamite is the real deal, one of the best I've tried. For one, it is huge. Made with real chili and filled with oozing cheese, the gooey spicy combination makes it a terrific appetizer. Pesto fries is something very creative. Thick-cut fries that is served with pesto and aioli then later mixed with a fried egg makes it a crunchy-wet-soggy-flavorful dish, especially when each fry is coated in the yolk. Lola's Salad was made more delicious by the addition of the poached egg. Soups are good and flavorful but not too creamy. The dishes we ordered are all good and we are highly satisfied with them. Staffs are friendly and accommodating and offers efficient service. A great place for gathering of friends and families. Ample parking along the street. read more

Excellent! I had the shrimp & chorizo plate with the Inasal chicken. There really isn't much else I can say. It was good and I will gladly return! I will add 1 note. I asked the waiter if this was an authentic dish with real Spanish chorizo. Since I lived in Spain for 2 years, I can sometimes be hard to please when it comes to Spanish food. He said yes this is real chorizo from Spain. I must say that dish was the best! read more

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I really adore where Lola Café is located - not within the strip of Tomas Morato restaurants, but still within the vicinity. Its side street location offers just the right amount of intimacy, exclusivity and privacy that I am sure many people would appreciate. Despite being a little secluded, Lola Café whipped up a following on its own with loyal lunch goers and pleasant dinner groups waiting to be fed by their exceptional array of dishes. Make sure to taste their truffle soup, Roasted Chicken and Chicken Adobo while you're here! Their extensive drinks menu is also always interesting. Here's a secret you might not know about, there's one private function room inside the restaurant on the top most floor that can sit a group of 10 people. While there's only a curtain to divide the room from the rest of the restaurant, it can add a lot more privacy for hush-hush meetings and intimate dinners. read more

I really like the Scout area and discovering places like Lola Cafe + Bar. I was originally looking for Tiago, another restaurant I like in the area, but the Scout side streets got me confused and we chanced upon this old house. Maybe it's called Lola because it might have been someone's lola's house that they turned into a restaurant? Sure looks like it. The restaurant has a home-cooked charm to its interiors and the food is really comforting. The menu is actually pretty modern. There are dishes like the salmon or tapa benedicts, practical go-to plates of Mexican nachos and chicken fajitas, just as much as there is a kimchi kaldereta. I haven't been disappointed yet but I have only been a few times. I think it deserves to be featured more in restaurant lists around the city as a hidden gem, though. I would definitely go back. read more

Lola Café is one of those restaurants in the Scout area that were once residential homes. They have an al fresco option or you may dine inside. There are two floors but I find the ambiance on the first floor much better. The interiors are mostly a mix of white walls, some black, and pops of green. I like the little details they have place around the restaurant to make it more quirky like the mason jars used as light fixtures, the green grass by the bar, and the artwork. I ordered the Spicy Tinapa pasta (Php 215). This was very affordable but I ended up paying an additional Php 80 as I requested for extra noodles. The smoked fish (tinapa), oil, tomatoes made a combination, especially with the little spice thanks to the chili flakes. I think Lola Cafe is a cute date place and a nice and homey restaurant worth visiting in the Scout area. read more