Makati's Street Among the World's "Coolest"

 L.P. Leviste Lands Among the World's 'Coolest' Streets

Story by Tarra Quismundo and the SPOT.ph team 
25 March 2024

L.P. Leviste Street, a bustling stretch in Salcedo Village in the heart of Makati City, has just been voted one of the world’s coolest streets.

Time Out, a global media and hospitality brand headquartered in London, included L.P. Leviste on the cool list alongside the world’s most underrated. There's Paris’ Rue de Belleville, known for its bars and eats, the tree-lined Consell de Cent, Barcelona with its endless shops and artisan bakeries, and New York’s "other Fifth Avenue" in Park Slope, which has become a preferred third space among locals. 

What got the Makati street the crown? Time Out says while L.P. Leviste "doesn’t scream cool at first glance," it’s still a crowd drawer for its "coffee shops, thrift stores and a host of independent food and drink joints hidden inside nondescript buildings if you know where to look." 

If you’re keen on visiting this cool strip in Makati, here are some things to do in L.P. Leviste.  

Visit the Salcedo Community Market

This market, which offers food finds and other artisanal products, has become a Saturday staple among locals and expats alike. It happens at the Jaime Velasquez Park, located on the block bounded by L.P. Leviste and Velasquez streets. 

Enjoy Endless Eats 

L.P. Leviste is also a restaurant row, offering eats that will appeal to all tastes.

As Time Out recommends, there’s Elbert’s Collective, which offers a mix of European cuisines and a wide selection of burgers, sandwiches, pizzas and pastas for a power lunch. Its high-ceilinged interior gives you a classic yet contemporary diner feel, with its arched booths and tile-designed tables. Elbert’s Collective is open daily from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., with extended operations until 1 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. 

If you lingered long enough in the city in time for dinner, you can try Golden Gibbon, which offers Southeast Asian fusion cuisine in a jungle backdrop fit for nights both wild and tame. Don’t miss their nine-course degustation every weekend, and top it off with your choice of cocktail. Golden Gibbon is open for lunch Tuesdays to Saturdays at 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and for dinner on Tuesday to Sundays, from 6 p.m. ‘til late. 

Pablo Bistro, a Spanish resto bar, meanwhile, brings together great food with good music and a cozy interior that will urge you to let your hair down. If Mushroom Truffle Paella or Smoked Wagyu Brisket won’t make your mouth water, we don’t know what will.
Beyond being cool, L.P. Leviste Street is timeless. Whether you’re there for a quick stop or visiting for a full-on exploration, it’s worth one day of your weekend.