Bigg's Diner - Lipa

I had eaten at this restaurant before in 2012, but while in Lipa City again, I decided to give it another try. The layout of the restaurant was a bit odd with tables both inside and outside. It wasn't made clear that it was counter service until we sat down and were told by the staff. The food was decent, though nothing particularly exceptional. I found it odd that we were given four separate receipts for our meal. There was a beggar who was a bit bothersome, but the staff quickly addressed the issue once they noticed. One thing I've noticed with many Filipino restaurants is that they tend to struggle with getting all the dishes out at the same time, with some items arriving much later than others. Unfortunately, Biggs was no exception to this.

We stopped at this restaurant for a quick meal with my wife and kids. My rice was cold, my wife's steak was burnt, and the kids' meals arrived 20 minutes after we had finished eating. The restaurant was poorly managed.

If you want to taste bicol's Laing here is the best place to be when you are away from Bicol. They serve authentic laing and delicious meals too! The steak is awesome, carrot cake is one of the best desserts they serve

I stayed at a 5-star hotel in Lipa and decided to have lunch at Biggs in SM Lipa. I ordered one of their specials which included pork barbecue, fried chicken, spaghetti with garlic bread, and their rock n roll iced tea. It was a satisfying and filling meal.

Who would miss seeing this American retro ambiance when you walk pass their store? It's very inviting for someone like me who loves vintage stuff. I wonder where they get all these decors? It all did seem like legit collectible items. I even thought that this was a franchise from an international food chain but would you believe that this store actually originates from the Bicol Region? Yes! It's a local brand! Unbelievable! They really have very spacious space for diners. They were able to utilize the space wonderfully and though there are different decorations on the wall, they all look cohesive. I wasn't able to go towards the back but I know there are more seats there. They also have a decent space outside the store for customers. I also just wasn't able to take a photo of their toilet but it did also have that retro touch to it. Aside from its design, I'm glad they keep it clean for customers. I have tasted their cordon bleu at their SM Batangas branch so I wanted to try something different from their menu. I went for their pork kebabs this time. I was surprised at how fast their serving was. The pork kebabs comes with rice and atchara. The Java rice was delicious; a lot better than the Batangas branch. While the pork kebabs were juicy and tender compared. I thought that the two sticks won't be enough for me but surprisingly, it was just enough to make me burp! Aside from the two meals I have mentioned, they also have spaghetti, burger, chicken, steak and spare rib meals. They also have ample options for topsiders or side dishes. The servings of their food are not small but enough for an individual. The price range starts from Php100 Php450. Correct me if I'm wrong but as far as I can remember, their meals don't come with drinks yet. I partnered my kebabs with their iced tea and I loved it! I had a satisfying brunch with them and I have yet to taste their other meals. I'm definitely visiting their Batangas branch again soon to double check if they deliver the same quality of food and service. The entire store is Instagram worthy and dining here made me feel like I was able to travel to America which, by the way, has always been a dream of mine.