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The time has come when devout Catholics will wake up at the wee hours of the morning to attend mass for nine days straight, leading to Misa de Gallo, which happens on Christmas Eve. Lots of people have made it a tradition, same with having a proper breakfast right after Simbang Gabi. Luckily, some restaurants are more than happy to welcome them and spread the cheer so early in the day. There’s definitely one in your area. Check out our recommendations.
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ORTIGAS: Borough
It’s open 24 hours and so whether the mass starts at 3am or two hours later, you can surely drop by and expect to be served breakfast. The menu lists a bevy of New York-style comfort food including a French toast that’s been pre-soaked in banana custard, a stack of three-inch buttermilk pancakes served with berry compote and spiced honey, and homemade baked beans with bacon and sunny side up eggs. Borough, G/F The Podium Mall, ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong; +63 2 5708906. Daily 24/7.
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MAKATI: Wildflour Café + Bakery
Starting Dec 16, everybody’s favorite neighborhood restaurant café opens its doors at 6am and cranks up sure-to-satisfy breakfast dishes until 3pm. Practically everything in its menu is a must-try, including the German pancakes that’s served with vanilla yogurt, fried chicken and waffles, whole wheat waffles, and the Beef Short Rib Benedict. Wildflour guarantees to set your day off with a good start.
Wildflour Bakery + Café, G/F V Corporate Center Bldg, 125 LP Leviste St., Salcedo Village, Makati; +63 2 8087072.
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QUEZON CITY: Pi Breakfast and Pies
Chef Ed Bugia wants to make sure you eat well after your spiritual nourishment and so that’s exactly what he has prepared in his restaurant. Opening at 6am in time for the series of dawn masses, Pi is happy to serve you Huevos Rancheros, which is composed of vegetables, bacon, cheeses and Italian sausage; salmon gravlax and waffles, Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, and Kitayama Wagyu Beef Sirloin Tapa, among many other mouthwatering dishes. Pi Breakfast and Pies, 39 Malingap St., Teachers’ Village, Quezon City; +63 2 4411773.
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TAGUIG: Recovery Food
This restaurant certainly doesn’t mind serving you good food anytime of day. It’s open 24 hours, and serves hundreds of its yummy rice-a-bowls each day. But Recovery Food has got a lot more than that — Oriental Salad, Rau Men Noodles, Tuna Melt and Amadobo Sandwiches, Sagolaman and Ginataan. It has stuff that would make you look forward to waking up really early. Recovery Food, G/F Crossroads, 32nd St corner 8th Ave, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig; +63 2 5117312.
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SAN JUAN: Angel’s Kitchen
With dishes like the Soft Shell Crab Salad, Chili Tinapa with Artichoke Pasta and the infamous Pinakbet Rice with Lechon Kawali and Chocolate Bagoong, it won’t be a surprise if people coming from the church will flock to this restaurant right after. It opens at 6am starting tomorrow and will serve not just its heavy-hitters, but also its line of heavenly desserts like the Strawberry Bombe, Banana Cream Pie and the Rustic Apple Pie with Butterscotch Sauce for those who prefer a lighter and sweeter brekkie. It has got all kinds of appetites covered! Angel’s Kitchen, 57 Connecticut St., Greenhills, San Juan; +63 2 7441018.
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