MANILA – In a nationwide feast of flavors voted by over 100,000 passionate Grab users, the Grab FanFaves 2025 awards have unveiled the people’s picks for the best eats, sips, and shoppable delights across the archipelago. Launched as a celebration of Pinoy palates and local gems, the program – now in its third year – highlights the resilience of beloved spots that turned everyday cravings into community cornerstones amid post-pandemic recoveries and holiday hankerings. From sizzling street eats to crafty cocktails and farm-fresh finds, these winners aren’t just top-rated; they’re the heartbeat of Filipino food culture, as revealed at the glitzy awards night on December 10, 2025, at Okada Manila.
The FanFaves frenzy, powered by GrabFood, GrabMart, and GrabGifts, ran from August to October, inviting users to nominate and vote for their go-tos in categories spanning Best Food, Best Drinks, and Best Groceries. “This isn’t just about ratings; it’s about real stories from real people – the vendors who wake at dawn for fresh deliveries, the families sharing midnight merienda,” shared Grab Philippines Head of Delivery Ailen Wong. With Metro Manila’s urban bustle, Luzon’s provincial charm, Visayas’ seaside soul, and Mindanao’s bold bites, the regional roll call paints a deliciously diverse portrait of what makes Pinoy cravings crave-worthy.
Metro Manila: The Urban Feast Factory
The capital’s concrete jungle delivered a smorgasbord of street-smart and upscale stars, where hawker heroes rub shoulders with fine-dine favorites.
- Best Food:
- Best Hawker Food: Pares Cart by Pares Ni Mang Dodong (Tondo’s savory beef stew steals hearts and stomachs).
- Best Local Cuisine: Aristocrat (timeless halo-halo and crispy pata reign supreme).
- Best International Cuisine: Manam (modern twists on Pinoy classics like sisig tacos).
- Best Fine Dining: Toyo Eatery (innovative Filipino kaiseki that wows with whimsy).
- Best Drinks:
- Best Coffee Shop: The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (smooth lattes for the daily grind).
- Best Tea Shop: Gong Cha (bubble tea bliss in every boba burst).
- Best Juice Bar: Juice Bar (fresh squeezes that refresh the soul).
- Best Bar: Z Hostel (craft cocktails with a rooftop roar).
- Best Groceries:
- Best Convenience Store: Family Mart (grab-and-go goodies for midnight munchies).
- Best Supermarket: SM Supermarket (one-stop for holiday hauls).
- Best Local Grocery: Mercury Drug (beyond meds, it’s your neighborhood lifeline).
Metro Manila’s winners reflect a city that craves convenience with a cultural kick – from Tondo’s pares pushcarts to Makati’s molecular menus.
Luzon: Provincial Plates with Punch
Beyond the metropolis, Luzon’s heartlands served up soulful staples and scenic sips, blending farm-fresh and fiesta flair.
- Best Food:
- Best Hawker Food: Bicol Express Stall (spicy coconut curry that heats up the highlands).
- Best Local Cuisine: Cabalen (Kapampangan feasts of sisig and kare-kare).
- Best International Cuisine: Shakey’s (Mojos and mozza sticks for global comfort).
- Best Fine Dining: Antonio’s (Tagaytay’s fusion of Filipino finesse and farm views).
- Best Drinks:
- Best Coffee Shop: Bo’s Coffee (Baguio beans brewed with mountain magic).
- Best Tea Shop: Serenitea (milk tea mastery with Luzon twists).
- Best Juice Bar: Juice Bar (zesty zingers from fresh fruits).
- Best Bar: Handlebar (Tagaytay tavern tales with tipples).
- Best Groceries:
- Best Convenience Store: MiniStop (Japanese-inspired bites on the go).
- Best Supermarket: Puregold (value-packed for provincial pantries).
- Best Local Grocery: Walter Mart (community staples with a smile).
Luzon’s lineup leans into its lush landscapes – think Bicol spice and Baguio brews that taste like home.
Visayas: Island Vibes and Seafood Symphony
The Visayas channeled its coastal charm, with fresh catches and fruity fusions stealing the spotlight.
- Best Food:
- Best Hawker Food: Larsian BBQ (Cebu’s street-grilled glory).
- Best Local Cuisine: Zubuchon (lechon belly that’s legendarily crispy).
- Best International Cuisine: Jollibee (Chickenjoy conquers the islands).
- Best Fine Dining: Anzani (Cebu’s Italian-Filipino fusion finesse).
- Best Drinks:
- Best Coffee Shop: Fore Coffee (Cebu roasts with a robust kick).
- Best Tea Shop: Gong Cha (boba bubbles in Boracay breezes).
- Best Juice Bar: Juice Bar (tropical tang from island orchards).
- Best Bar: The Distillery (Iloilo’s gin geniuses).
- Best Groceries:
- Best Convenience Store: 7-Eleven (24/7 island essentials).
- Best Supermarket: Rustan’s Supermarket (Cebu class in every aisle).
- Best Local Grocery: Prince Warehouse Club (bulk buys for beachside bliss).
Visayas’ victors vibe with vacation – lechon laughs and lei-like lattes.
Mindanao: Bold Bites and Tropical Twists
The south brought the heat with hearty halals and harvest hauls.
- Best Food:
- Best Hawker Food: Durian King (Davao’s spiky sensation).
- Best Local Cuisine: Sans Rival Cakes (Iligan’s buttery bliss).
- Best International Cuisine: Yellow Cab Pizza (Cagayan de Oro’s cheesy cheers).
- Best Fine Dining: The Farm at San Benito (Davao’s wellness wonders).
- Best Drinks:
- Best Coffee Shop: Bo’s Coffee (Mindanao magic in every mug).
- Best Tea Shop: Gong Cha (boba in Bukidnon breezes).
- Best Juice Bar: Juice Bar (fresh from the fields).
- Best Bar: The Distillery (Cagayan’s cocktail craft).
- Best Groceries:
- Best Convenience Store: Family Mart (Davao delights on demand).
- Best Supermarket: Gaisano Grand Malls (south’s shopping sanctuaries).
- Best Local Grocery: Prince Warehouse Club (Mindanao’s market might).
Mindanao’s menu mirrors its mosaic – durian dares and durian dreams.
Beyond the Bites: What Grab FanFaves Means
This fan-fueled fiesta isn’t just awards – it’s amplification, with winners earning badges, promos, and priority pushes on Grab apps. As Wong put it, “Your votes voice the vibes that make our food scene fabulous.” In a year of comebacks and cravings, FanFaves 2025 proves: Filipino favorites aren’t fleeting – they’re family, one flavorful vote at a time.
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