Hungry Homies in Makati: California-Style Smashburgers with a Neighborhood Soul
A good burger does more than satisfy a craving. At Hungry Homies, it feels like comfort food made for sharing with friends, family, and anyone who walks in hungry for something familiar, flavorful, and filling.
Hungry Homies was founded in 2020 by Chef Miggy Cruz and Laureen Uy during the height of the pandemic. At the time, Chef Miggy was working in public relations, while Laureen had already made her mark as one of the Philippines’ pioneering fashion and travel content creators. What started as a home-based burger business selling through social media quickly gained attention through word-of-mouth, online buzz, and Laureen’s wide reach.
Makati Branch / IMAGE from Hungry Homies
The brand’s burger style is heavily inspired by Chef Miggy and Laureen’s travels, especially the burger culture they discovered and enjoyed in Los Angeles, California.
Makati Branch / IMAGE from Hungry Homies
After building a strong following online, Hungry Homies opened its first brick-and-mortar store in Makati in 2022. This was followed by branches in Molito, Alabang and Marikina, bringing its homie-style burger experience to more neighborhoods.
Molito, Alabang Branch / IMAGE from Hungry Homies
Marikina Branch / IMAGE from Hungry Homies
At the heart of Hungry Homies is a straightforward approach: keep things simple, use quality ingredients, and let the flavors speak for themselves. Their beef is freshly ground daily and never frozen, giving each burger a fresh, satisfying bite. From the meat and vegetables to the sauces and buns, every component is chosen with care to create burgers that are bold, comforting, and easy to enjoy.
IMAGE from Hungry Homies
For first-timers, The Hypebeef is a must-try. This California-style smashburger comes with double smashed beef patties, melted American cheese, caramelized onions, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, and the brand’s signature secret sauce, served in a brioche bun.
The Hypebeef (Single: Php 310; Double: Php 420; Thicc: Php 440) / IMAGE from Hungry Homies
Those who prefer something more classic can go for The Purist, an Oklahoma-style fried onion cheeseburger with smashed beef patty, with caramelized grilled onions, housemade pickles, American cheese, and mayo-mustard dressing.
The Purist (Single: Php 310; Double: Php 420; Thicc: Php 440) / IMAGE from Hungry Homies
For a local twist, the Hypesilog offers a burger steak take on bistek tagalog, turning a Filipino favorite into hearty comfort food. It is made with Oklahoma-style smashed beef patties, fried onions, bistek gravy, and fried egg, served on crunchy garlic rice.
Hypesilog (Php 430) / IMAGE from Hungry Homies
Behind the kitchen is Chef Miggy Cruz, a self-taught home cook with no formal culinary training. His love for food was shaped by time spent in the kitchen with his grandmother and mother, who cooked for the family as an act of love. That same feeling continues to guide the Hungry Homies menu.
Chef Miggy Cruz / IMAGE from Hungry Homies
With its casual setting and friendly “homie-style” service, Hungry Homies aims to make every visit feel less like dining out and more like coming home.
