The Snack Shack

as much as possible i try to look around and keep a sharp eye out while running or on my bike or scooter.  i'm a sucker for hole-in-the-wall food stalls.  also, remembering an advice from drew arellano (host of a travel show, weekend getaway) - the best people to ask for good eats are students.  their requirements are simple: value for money and tasty

from the parking area, you will readily identify the Snack Shack.  small, simple, homey, and VERY laid back.  upon parking, the scent of the patties will greet you right away once you are within smelling range.  as you move closer, youll notice a smoking tent from afar - thats them.  

 

move closer, and you will see this blackboard.  then an establishment greets you as "men!" you know these guys run a simple and direct approach.  how it works, you look at their menu board first to know what you want.  they only have 2 burgers: quarter pounder w/ cheese and half pounder w/ cheese, you can also put in some personal requests like: no onions, extra veggies, no catsup, with all the condiments, etc.  they also have plenty of add ons like bacon bits, extra cheese, bbq sause, and spicy salsa - each add on is P15.

 

they serve fresh grilled burger, nothing is fried.  how it works is that theres a pen and paper and you write everything you want on the paper (basing from their menu board), dont forget to put your name cause theyll just call you out once your order is up - hand it to them and theyll start making it. check out the free hugz.  i'd get one if only they werent dudes - on second thought i think ill get one next time i go back.  

their burgers are no joke!  they automatically grill their burgers medium and crispy on the outside.  a very far comparison from any burger meal of mcdo or jollibee.  all of their burgers come with all the condiments: catsup, mayo, mustard, and real slices of vegetables.  best part is, prices start at P60.  it'll make you think: if these guys can price their gourmet burgers at this low price - wham, brothers, and other burger joints are ripping us off! btw, i have no more respect for mcdo's quarter pounder.

you can find them near the UP diliman post office.  they open around 11am and they close when all their burgers are sold for the day (about 6PM).  one time, i went their around 5:30pm and they were already closed, exage.  true story.