The short answer
Hummus Elijah: what visitors should know first
A practical vegetarian lunch near Poblacion if your family likes falafel and chickpeas. The menu is mixed, so vegans should ask about sauces and shared fryers, and hours should be confirmed.
Diet
What we checked
- Vegan options. The menu clearly marks vegan dishes, alongside others that are not vegan. Checked November 2026 · Source
Menus and kitchens change. If you follow a strict diet or have an allergy, confirm with the restaurant before you order.
Useful facts
Hummus Elijah facts at a glance
- Location
- G/F, 5059 P. Burgos St, Makati
- Dining style
- Casual Middle Eastern cafe, outdoor seating
- Price signal
- Mid-range; confirm current prices
- Signature order
- Try: falafel pita, hummus, vegan hummus shakshuka with tofu
- Good for
- Vegetarian lunch; limited vegan choice
Why it matters
Why Hummus Elijah is worth your time
Middle Eastern food is a reliable fallback for vegetarians in a city where Filipino menus lean on pork and fish sauce. Chickpeas, tahini, eggplant and flatbread need no explanation for an Indian family, and hummus with falafel is filling enough to serve as a main meal.
The location also helps. P. Burgos Street is in the Poblacion dining district, which has several of the city's other plant-based and Indian options within a short ride, so it works as one stop in a day of eating around Makati rather than a detour.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Falafel and hummus
These are the orders the Spinach listing names as most popular.
- 02
Marked vegan dishes
A few dishes are clearly marked vegan, including a hummus shakshuka with tofu.
- 03
Outdoor seating
There are tables outside, useful on a cooler evening.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Go to the ground-floor unit at 5059 P. Burgos Street in Makati. The street is lively in the evening, so a daytime visit is gentler for older relatives. Order at the table or counter and expect casual, share-friendly plates.
The falafel pita and the hummus are the most popular orders on the Spinach listing. Vegans can look at the vegan hummus shakshuka with tofu; the same page counts only about three to five vegan dishes and warns that staff are not always sure about ingredients. Eggplant, dolma and tahini dishes round out the vegetarian side, while the menu also includes meat such as a herb schnitzel, so this is not a vegetarian-only kitchen.
Fresh lemonade is recommended. If an allergy or strict diet applies, ask how falafel is fried and what goes into each sauce.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Confirm opening hours before you go
- Ask about sauces and the fryer if vegan
- Choose a table away from the washroom
- Expect meat on the wider menu
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- P. Burgos Street, Poblacion, Makati
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Best time
- Lunch or early evening
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- The cafe is at ground level with some outdoor seating, so there are no stairs to manage. Reviewers mention an odour near the washroom, so ask for a table away from it.
- Tickets and access
- No reservation system was verified; treat it as walk-in. Spinach lists very long opening hours, but confirm before you go.
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Plan the practical part
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Travelling with parents?
The cafe is at ground level with some outdoor seating, so there are no stairs to manage. Reviewers mention an odour near the washroom, so ask for a table away from it.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Hummus Elijah vegetarian?
Not entirely. It has vegetarian staples such as falafel and hummus but also serves meat, so it is a mixed menu.
Are there vegan options?
Yes, a few clearly marked dishes, though Spinach advises asking about sauces because staff may be unsure.
Is it open late?
Spinach lists extended hours, but confirm directly before you go.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
