{"id":66391,"date":"2026-04-27T09:52:40","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T01:52:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/?p=66391"},"modified":"2026-04-27T09:52:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T01:52:40","slug":"ma-cherrie-cafe-lounge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/restaurant-type\/cafe-resto\/ma-cherrie-cafe-lounge\/","title":{"rendered":"Ma Ch\u00e9rrie Cafe &amp; Lounge in Marikina: A Cozy Space for Coffee, Comfort Food, and Slow Moments"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"302\"><strong data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"126\">Ma Ch\u00e9rrie Cafe &amp; Lounge<\/strong> in <strong data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"142\">Marikina<\/strong> offers a space designed for <strong data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"237\">slow mornings, unhurried conversations, and lingering evenings<\/strong>, pairing a warm caf\u00e9 atmosphere with thoughtfully prepared food.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"611\">Inspired by the phrase <strong data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"339\">Ma Ch\u00e9re<\/strong>, meaning <strong data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"363\">\u201cmy dear,\u201d<\/strong> the concept centers on creating a place that feels welcoming and familiar from the first visit. More than just a caf\u00e9, it presents itself as a calm corner where guests can settle in over coffee, stay a little longer, and enjoy a more relaxed pace.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"611\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-66392 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/c1459815306f161084c2ca395c2c4ffb-e1777024002802.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/c1459815306f161084c2ca395c2c4ffb-e1777024002802.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/c1459815306f161084c2ca395c2c4ffb-e1777024002802-878x600.jpg 878w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/c1459815306f161084c2ca395c2c4ffb-e1777024002802-290x198.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/c1459815306f161084c2ca395c2c4ffb-e1777024002802-768x525.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE from Ma Ch\u00e9rrie Cafe &amp; Lounge&#8217;s Instagram account<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"941\">The menu reflects this approach through comfort-driven dishes with refined touches. One of the highlights is <strong data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"760\">Cherrie\u2019s Classic Burger (Php 450)<\/strong>, featuring a juicy house-blend U.S. beef patty layered with cherry-smoked signature sauce, Dijon mustard, romaine, tomato, grilled onion, and gherkins on a buttery brioche bun.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"941\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-66393 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/651263720_122148600560974107_8434649903451178123_n-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/651263720_122148600560974107_8434649903451178123_n-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/651263720_122148600560974107_8434649903451178123_n-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/651263720_122148600560974107_8434649903451178123_n-174x218.jpg 174w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/651263720_122148600560974107_8434649903451178123_n-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/651263720_122148600560974107_8434649903451178123_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Cherrie\u2019s Classic Burger (Php 450)\/IMAGE from Ma Ch\u00e9rrie Cafe &amp; Lounge&#8217;s Instagram account<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1389\">The <strong data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1211\">Grass-Fed Ribeye Steak Tapa (Php 650)<\/strong>, featuring <strong data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1328\">flame-grilled ribeye tapa with egg, garlic rice, chimichurri, and house-made spiced pineapple vinegar<\/strong>, offering a more elevated take on a familiar silog favorite.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1389\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-66395 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/655578782_122149393814974107_80309825945851662_n-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/655578782_122149393814974107_80309825945851662_n-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/655578782_122149393814974107_80309825945851662_n-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/655578782_122149393814974107_80309825945851662_n-174x218.jpg 174w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/655578782_122149393814974107_80309825945851662_n-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/655578782_122149393814974107_80309825945851662_n-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/655578782_122149393814974107_80309825945851662_n.jpg 1638w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Grass-Fed Ribeye Steak Tapa (Php 650)\/IMAGE from Ma Ch\u00e9rrie Cafe &amp; Lounge&#8217;s Instagram account<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1552\">For dessert, the <strong data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1443\">Basque Tarta de Queso (Php 395)<\/strong> presents a <strong data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1502\">San Sebasti\u00e1n-style burnt Basque cheesecake<\/strong>, with a caramelized top and creamy molten center.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1552\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-66396 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/655163244_122149393454974107_1413555747917763842_n-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/655163244_122149393454974107_1413555747917763842_n-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/655163244_122149393454974107_1413555747917763842_n-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/655163244_122149393454974107_1413555747917763842_n-174x218.jpg 174w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/655163244_122149393454974107_1413555747917763842_n-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/655163244_122149393454974107_1413555747917763842_n-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/655163244_122149393454974107_1413555747917763842_n.jpg 1638w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Basque Tarta de Queso (Php 395)\/IMAGE from Ma Ch\u00e9rrie Cafe &amp; Lounge&#8217;s Instagram account<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1744\">With its blend of <strong data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1620\">coffee, comfort food, and laid-back ambiance<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1662\">Ma Ch\u00e9rrie Cafe &amp; Lounge in Marikina<\/strong> offers a place where guests can slow down and enjoy both the food and the moment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ma Ch\u00e9rrie Cafe &amp; Lounge in Marikina offers coffee, comfort food, and all-day dining in a cozy space, with highlights like Cherrie\u2019s Classic Burger and Grass-Fed Ribeye Steak Tapa.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":66394,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[248,72],"tags":[8596,8436,8593,8594,8595,8597],"class_list":["post-66391","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-marikina","category-cafe-resto","tag-brunch-marikina","tag-cafe-philippines","tag-ma-cherrie-cafe-lounge","tag-marikina-cafes","tag-marikina-restaurants","tag-where-to-eat-in-marikina"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66391","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=66391"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66391\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":66399,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66391\/revisions\/66399"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/66394"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=66391"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=66391"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=66391"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}