The short answer
Juicesabel: what visitors should know first
Worth a stop if your family eats plant-based and wants to try Filipino flavours without meat, fish or egg. It is a small cafe, so confirm hours and menu before travelling across Makati.
Useful facts
Juicesabel facts at a glance
- Location
- The Collective, 7274 Malugay St., San Antonio Village, Makati
- Dining style
- Small vegan cafe
- Price signal
- Mid-range for Makati; confirm current prices
- Signature order
- Try: sizzling sisig with vegan egg, tofu and mushroom adobo
- Good for
- Plant-based travellers curious about Filipino flavours
Why it matters
Why Juicesabel is worth your time
Filipino cooking is built on pork, chicken, seafood and fish sauce, which leaves vegetarian visitors with few traditional dishes to try. A cafe that reworks sisig, longanisa and adobo without animal products closes that gap and lets a vegetarian family eat what the locals eat in spirit.
It also sits in Makati, close to the Poblacion and Bel-Air dining streets, so it combines easily with other plant-based stops such as Corner Tree Cafe. For readers who want local flavour rather than another Indian meal, it is one of the more distinctive choices described in a regional vegetarian roundup.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Filipino dishes, plant-based
Sisig, longanisa, burger steak and adobo are all made without meat, according to the SAYS roundup.
- 02
Crispy plant-based chicken
The menu includes a crispy chicken and a Gangnam-style chicken dish made from plant ingredients.
- 03
Cakes and ice cream
Vegan cakes and ice cream are listed for dessert.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Take a taxi or ride-hailing car to 7274 Malugay Street, the address given for The Collective in San Antonio Village, and ask for Juicesabel inside the compound. Because the cafe is small, arrive outside the main lunch hour if you are travelling with older relatives who prefer a quiet table.
The menu described by SAYS leans on plant-based versions of Filipino favourites: sizzling sisig made with a vegan egg, vegan longanisa, a burger steak, tofu and mushroom adobo, and a crispy plant-based chicken. There are also coconut meat dishes, vegan cakes and ice cream. If you have never tried Filipino food, ordering two or three plates to share is an easy way to taste the cuisine.
Since many dishes imitate meat, tell the staff about any allergies, and ask about onion and garlic if your household avoids them. Jain travellers should assume ordinary cooking and plan accordingly.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Confirm hours and the menu before you go
- Ask about allergens and onion or garlic
- Arrive outside peak lunch for a quieter table
- Book a ride to The Collective rather than walking from Ayala
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- The Collective, Malugay Street, San Antonio Village, Makati
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Best time
- Lunch or an early dinner on a weekday
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- The Collective is a courtyard-style compound, so expect a short walk from the drop-off point and possibly some steps. Ask about seating and air-conditioning when you confirm hours.
- Tickets and access
- Walk-in cafe; no booking system was verified. Confirm opening hours and the current menu before you go, as small cafes change both.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
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Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
The Collective is a courtyard-style compound, so expect a short walk from the drop-off point and possibly some steps. Ask about seating and air-conditioning when you confirm hours.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Juicesabel vegan?
The SAYS roundup lists it as vegan, but we have not seen the menu ourselves, so confirm with the cafe if your diet is strict.
Is it suitable for Jain food?
Not verified. Ask whether dishes can be made without onion, garlic and root vegetables before ordering.
Where is it?
Inside The Collective at 7274 Malugay Street, San Antonio Village, Makati.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
