
When it comes to bustling metropolises in the Philippines, Metro Manila takes center stage. Amidst the urban chaos and towering structures, there lies a city that beautifully blends tradition, innovation, and a strong sense of community – Marikina City. Marikina City proudly wears the title of the “Shoe Capital of the Philippines.” Famous for its shoemaking industry, the city has a deep-rooted history of craftsmanship that dates back to the Spanish colonial era. It is also a haven for food enthusiasts, boasting a wide array of culinary options to choose from. Perfect for strolls, picnics, or simply unwinding by the riverbank, this city offers a welcome respite from the urban chaos. Many visitors head to Lilac Street for a food adventure, where numerous stalls offer local favorites and unique dishes. Nearby this area, people love to eat at the now-trending restaurant – Bagets Sizzlers Smoke and Grill.
This restaurant is more than an hour away from Makati City. Bagets Sizzlers Smoke and Grill is a local spot offering an unlimited breakfast buffet located at 6 Roman Street, Friendly Village Concepcion Uno, Marikina City. For only Php 149 per person, it’s a straightforward option for those looking to start the day with a hearty meal. The menu varies daily, featuring staples like arroz caldo, ham, tocino, rice options, chicken fingers, fish, and vegetables. If you want unlimited coffee or juice, just add Php 25 to your buffet fee. Furthermore, Bagets Sizzlers doesn’t limit itself to breakfast. They also offer ala carte sizzling dishes such as steaks, pork chops, and beef salpicao. These meals’ prices range from Php 180 to Php 400, inclusive of unlimited rice and gravy. Their breakfast buffet is available every 6 AM – 10 AM daily but the restaurant is still open until 11 PM.
My Experience
Knowing that there might be a lot of customers if we go late, we went to the restaurant early. We left Makati City at 5:30 AM and arrived there around 6:30 AM. It wasn’t traffic so it took us less than an hour to get there. We were the first customers by that time and they were still putting out more dishes on the buffet table. If my counting was right, Bagets Sizzlers Smoke and Grill can accommodate up to 30 people at a time. It is a pretty spacious establishment. Furthermore, the meals at that time were fried rice, champorado, hotdog, chorizo, chicken adobo, langka, tuyo, scrambled egg, tofu, and pancakes. I appreciate that they also gave us complimentary juice and a plate of ham. The meal was good and satisfying but I think it would be nice if they filled each tray full.

















Somehow, we felt like not getting so much because we were guessing if they were limiting the supposed to be “unlimited”. They’re probably thinking that they have to make sure that all of the food they serve doesn’t go to waste but it was just a little bit too “less”. Nevertheless, the staff was kind and friendly. We asked them some questions about the restaurant and they gladly answered. One of them told us that this branch is already their second one. Within just a year in the business, they were already able to expand. Very impressive! They also change their menu every day to make sure their customers will not feel “umay” or will not get tired of their food. Bagets Sizzlers Smoke and Grill also provides convenient parking options. They have a single slot available behind the restaurant and two additional street parking spaces in front.
Recommendation
If you’re looking for similar dining options, you should try:
- Healthy Breakfast Buffet for P85 only! Emriz Bulalohan at Tapsihan
- Tramway $6 Buffet in Roxas Boulevard
- Kubo Grill by Gillid’s; Getting hands dirty at delicious Boodle Fight!
How to get there?
Via LRT
- Take the LRT Line 2:
- Board the LRT Line 2 at your nearest station.
- Alight at Marikina-Pasig Station.
- Take a Jeepney to Marikina Bayan:
- Exit the Marikina-Pasig Station and take a jeepney heading to Marikina Bayan.
- Walk to the Jeep Terminal:
- Once at Marikina Bayan, walk to the nearby Jeep Terminal.
- Take a Jeep to Concepcion:
- Board a jeepney at the terminal that passes through Concepcion.
- Alight at McDonald’s Concepcion.
- Take a Tricycle to Friendly Village:
- From McDonald’s Concepcion, you can hire a tricycle to take you to Friendly Village.
- Provide the tricycle driver with the address, 6 Roman Street, to ensure they drop you off at the right location.