Lolas By Mfk

Filipino brunch vibes. Sweet-meets-savory fusion. Friendly, fast service.

Restaurant Category: Casual Filipino-fusion brunch & cafe, $12–25 for most dishes; specialty drinks/towers higher.

Menu Highlights:
– Brunch Kamayan platter (eggs, rice, assorted meats, plus lumpia)
– Adobo rice omelet
– Silog bowls (tapsilog, longanisa-silog)
– Ube pancakes and pancake flight (Ube Oreo; Thai tea; sweet avocado); mango pancakes; guava French toast
– Birria chilaquiles
– Ikoko Moko (Filipino-style loco moco twist)
– Chicharron with spiced vinegar
– Coffee/cold brew flight (including buko panda); ube horchata
– Calamansi mimosa tower
– Desserts: Ube Dubai cake; cheesecake brownie

Service Highlights:
– Warm, upbeat, accommodating staff; attentive hosts and servers; occasional owner interaction
– Food typically comes out quickly; efficient even with lines
– Cozy, cute decor with a “Lola/grandma” touch; music on point; Instagrammable setting
– Fun spot for birthdays and brunch catch-ups
– Helpful recommendations from staff

Notes:
– Small dining room and often crowded; expect a wait at peak times
– Prices feel high to some; portions generally solid
– Flavor/consistency can vary (garlic rice not “fried,” tapa tough/dry, ube pancakes mild, some cold brews weak for the price)
– More fusion/Americanized than strictly traditional—fans love it, purists may not
– Phone is hard to reach; a few takeout orders disappointed

Logistics:
– Peak brunch crowds—lines form early (even around 9am on weekends)
– Takeout available, but phone support reported difficult
– Located near EV charging; some folks discovered it while charging nearby

Customers come for the lively Filipino brunch vibe and a menu that swings from savory to sweet without missing a beat. The Brunch Kamayan platter is a crowd favorite for its generous spread of meats, eggs, rice, and lumpia, while the adobo rice omelet and silog bowls scratch that classic-comfort itch. Diners enjoy the fun mash-ups too—birria chilaquiles and an Ikoko Moko—alongside sweets like ube pancakes (or the pancake flight with Thai tea and sweet avocado flavors), mango pancakes, and guava French toast. Drinks pop just as much: the coffee/cold brew flight (think buko panda), ube horchata, and that calamansi mimosa tower that steals brunch tables.

The space feels modern Filipino with a touch of grandma’s house—cute decor, a welcoming mural, and music that sets the mood. Service is a consistent bright spot: hosts and servers are friendly, quick, and accommodating, and some visits even include the owner sharing a new drink to try. Folks mention smooth celebrations here—from birthdays to laid-back Sunday brunch—especially when food comes out fast and hot. A few guests shout out individual servers (like Nick) for thoughtful recommendations.

Diners enjoy the flavors and creativity, although a few mention it’s more Filipino-fusion than the deeply traditional dishes they grew up with. Some people love the bold spins and generous plates, while others say certain items can be inconsistent—garlic rice that tastes more like plain rice, a tough tapa, or under-flavored ube pancakes. Cold brew earns mixed notes too, with a couple of folks calling it weak for the price. It can be small and crowded, and while lines move, they’re common at prime times. A handful of pickup orders fell short and the phone can be hard to reach. Still, many guests walk away impressed by the warm service, cozy energy, and the sweet-savory brunch lineup that keeps regulars coming back.