10 Cool Shops to Check Out In and Around Maginhawa

(SPOT.ph) You already know Maginhawa in Teachers Village to be a must-visit when you're in the north of the Metro—after all, it's a food haven for all things homegrown and gastronomically adventurous. But tucked between the many restaurants and cafés are all sorts of unique little spaces to satisfy the heart of any shopaholic. From stacking up for your next reading list all the way to finding your next OOTD, we give you 10 awesome shops around Maginhawa for your next shopping spree.

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Our Tribe Outlet Store

167 Maginhawa Street, Quezon City

Contact: 921-6715

www.facebook.com/Our-Tribe-66840189375

Our Tribe Outlet Store has been crafting some fine leather creations since 1972, so if you love goodies made from this timeless material, don't miss their store in the middle of Maginhawa. Whether you're looking for some authentic leather bags, wallets, or sandals for yourself or for friends, you'll find something you'll like among their timeless and equally stylish designs.

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Empire Fashion Café

143 Maginhawa Street, Quezon City

www.facebook.com/empirefashioncafe

Open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Monday to Thursday), 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. (Friday to Sunday)

Empire Fashion Café carries plenty of goodies from all kinds of cool brands that we wouldn’t be surprised if you did all your Christmas shopping here. Take a look around and find The Wardrobe's signature denim items, Modalista's dresses and coordinates, or Thrift Apparel's statement tees. They're also home to brands that offer accessories, shoes, bags, and more!

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The Wander Space

80 Maginhawa Street, Quezon City

www.facebook.com/thewanderspace

Open from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Tuesday to Sunday)

If you're obsessed with beautiful art and travel supplies, then you'll fall in love with The Wander Space. Both a concept café and an art store, this quaint little space in Maginhawa will fill you with both a sudden urge to craft and travel. You can find a bunch of homegrown brands and products here, like Merrie Pink's scented candles and linen sprays, Fandom Feels PH's quirky stickers, Project Blessed MNL's elegant notepads, or CN Paper Craft's timeless traveler's notebooks.

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Zaril

97 Maginhawa Street, Quezon City

www.facebook.com/zaril.lifestyle

Open from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. (Sunday to Thursday), 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Friday to Saturday)

If you're looking for the trendiest fashion pieces, you’ll probably find it in Zaril. This shop is a haven for anyone who enjoys the entire process of looking around before making a purchase because it puts your favorite online shops under one roof. Zaril has every hip thing from clothes, fashion accessories, bags, phone cases, makeup, and skincare—name it, they probably have it. You can find some crowd-favorite samples and products from Innisfree, Skinfood, and Deco Art, to name a few.

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When Uan Met Sally

39-B Maginhawa Street, Quezon City

Contact: 434-2056

www.facebook.com/WhenUanMetSally

Open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. (Tuesday to Sunday)

For a real whimsical shopping spree, head on over to When Uan Met Sally, a café-slash-art store that carries all kinds of unique vintage clothes, items, and accessories. Every corner of their store is totally IG-worthy—just take a look at their indoor décor featuring recycled materials like bottle pieces. Whether you come in to shop or dine or just to look around, there's definitely something you can take home with you. 

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Trendzone

2/F 95 Maginhawa corner Magiting Streets, Quezon City

Contact: 0917-578-0694

www.facebook.com/trendzoneqc

Open from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Sunday to Thursday), 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. (Friday to Saturday)

Trendzone promises to be a one-stop shop for all the finest online retail sellers and celebrity closets out there right now. No matter what you’re looking for, you’re sure to find that and more in this lifestyle boutique—from clothing and accessories to makeup and even cute knickknacks like mugs and pouches! Brands like Effy G Clothing, London Cosmetics Manila, JK Sisters’ Collection, and more await you here. They even carry trendy skincare items from Thailand and Korea!

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JE & Co.

49 Malingap Street, Quezon City

Contact: 989-0351

www.facebook.com/jeandco

Open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Monday to Saturday)

For all the gentlemen out there, JE & Co. is a local haberdashery that creates custom-tailored clothing for when you need some of the finer things in life. Whether you're prepping for a wedding or just want a timeless piece for future formal events, you'll be sure to find the expert help you need in here. The brand promises you get the perfect fit, so you'll look absolutely dapper when you don one of their elegantly tailored suits, tuxedos, or even barongs.

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Wood & Willow

150 Kamias Road, Quezon City

Contact: 0917-560-1217

www.facebook.com/woodandwillowstore

Open from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. (Tuesday to Sunday)

Just a stone's throw away from the main street of Maginhawa lies a rustic and industrial-looking lifestyle specialty store called Wood & Willow. It's a great place to check out if you're looking for unique items—they have exclusive items like Project Lemon's mugs and jugs, Orchard PH's classic timepieces, Skin Potions's collection of beauty products, and a whole lot more.

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Poshmark

80 Maginhawa Street, Quezon City

Contact: 283-4322

www.facebook.com/poshmarkwellness

Open daily from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Calling itself your “everyday bazaar,” Poshmark can be your next go-to outlet if you're looking for both classic and trendy finds. Featuring popular online shops' products and all kinds of quirky novelty items, there's something for every shopaholic here. Just take a look at their partner brands like Beach Born, Threads and Styles, and Le Caprice, to name a few.

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Bookay-Ukay

78 Maginhawa Street, Quezon City

Contact: 0905-428-3125

www.facebook.com/bookayukay

Open daily from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Bookworm on a budget? That's why we have Bookay-Ukay, an ukay-ukay solely for books, as its name suggests. For anyone looking for their next reading list haul, you'll be sure to find some great secondhand books at affordable prices here. If you need something specific but aren't sure if you'll find it, you can always just head on over to their Facebook page to check out their latest arrivals of books on sale.