โ UpdatedPrices last updated May 2026 โ sourced from official Bigby’s Philippines channels
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Bigby’s Menu with Prices
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Looking for the complete Bigby’s Philippines menu with prices? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve compiled the full 2026 Bigby’s menu with updated prices across all 15 categories โ sourced directly from official Bigby’s Philippines channels.
Bigby’s Cafe and Restaurant is one of the Philippines’ most beloved homegrown restaurant chains โ founded in Cagayan de Oro (CDO) and known for generous American-Filipino comfort food portions, signature Homestyle Grilled items, and the iconic Midnight Dream Cake. The menu spans Salads, A La Carte, Taste Teasers, Soup, Sandwiches, Mom’s Corner, Homestyle Grilled Items (Rack-a-Bye-Baby ribs, Awesome Salmon โฑ944), Family Platters, Pasta, Platters (Uncle Sam Platter โฑ2,294), Homestyle Grilled Steak (Capt Joe’s Ribeye โฑ1,980), Sidings, Desserts (Midnight Dream Cake), Fruit Shakes, and Milkshakes.
Prices range from โฑ60 (Steamed White Rice) to โฑ2,116 (Midnight 1 Layer Cake). Scroll down for the complete updated menu.
The most iconic item at Bigby’s and the dish that most represents the brand’s “homestyle” BBQ identity โ Rack-a-Bye-Baby is Bigby’s signature baby back ribs, slow-cooked and grilled to the fall-off-the-bone tenderness that defines American-style BBQ rib culture. Baby back ribs come from the upper rib cage near the spine โ shorter, leaner, and more tender than spare ribs because of their position closer to the loin muscle. The “homestyle” designation signals Bigby’s cooking philosophy: ribs prepared with the care and time investment of home cooking (low heat, long cooking time, multiple basting rounds) rather than quick-cooked commercial ribs. The caramelized glaze on the ribs comes from the combination of sugar in the marinade + the Maillard reaction from the grill heat + multiple sauce applications during cooking. At โฑ688, the most recommended single-protein order at Bigby’s.
Titanic Treat Midnight Dream Cake
โฑ 217.00
The most iconic dessert in Bigby’s history and one of the most famous cakes in the Philippines โ the Midnight Dream Cake is Bigby’s signature dark chocolate layer cake, named for its intensely dark, midnight-black chocolate color produced by Dutch-process cocoa. Dutch-process cocoa is treated with an alkaline solution (potassium carbonate) that neutralizes the natural acidity of cacao, producing a darker color, milder flavor, and smoother texture than natural cocoa. The neutralization of the acid also destroys some of the cacao’s natural leavening reaction with baking soda โ which is why Dutch-process recipes typically use baking powder instead. The Midnight Dream Cake’s darkness signals high cocoa concentration: the more cocoa solids, the darker and more intensely flavored the cake. At โฑ217 per slice, the Titanic Treat is one of the best value premium cake slices at any Filipino casual dining chain.
Capt Joe’s Ribeye Steak
โฑ 1,980.00
The most premium item at Bigby’s and the one that most directly positions the brand in the steak dining segment โ Capt Joe’s Ribeye Steak uses US beef ribeye, the cut with the highest intramuscular fat marbling of any primary steak cut. The ribeye (longissimus dorsi) contains the “rib eye” โ a cap of fat-marbled muscle surrounded by additional fat deposits that render during cooking, continuously self-basting the steak and producing the characteristic beefy, rich, juicy flavor that makes ribeye the most flavorful steak cut. Bigby’s “Homestyle Grilled Steak” branding positions its steaks as approachable โ cooked with care and served generously rather than with the formal fine-dining presentation of a steak house. “Capt Joe” is a Bigby’s brand character โ the personalization of the dish with a name signals signature status within the menu. At โฑ1,980, the most prestigious order at Bigby’s.
CDO Sinuglaw
โฑ 457.00
The most regionally proud item at Bigby’s โ “CDO” stands for Cagayan de Oro, Bigby’s city of origin in Mindanao, and Sinuglaw is the Visayan/Mindanaoan dish combining Sinugba (charcoal-grilled pork) with Kinilaw (raw fish in vinegar). Bigby’s branding this as “CDO Sinuglaw” is a deliberate statement of regional identity โ a Cagayan de Oro restaurant brand claiming the regional dish as its own. Kinilaw (raw fish “cooked” by acid in coconut vinegar or calamansi) + warm, smoky grilled pork creates the hot-cold, smoky-bright contrast that is the defining characteristic of this specifically Mindanao-Visayas food tradition. Sinuglaw does not exist in Luzon food culture โ it is one of the clearest regional identity markers on any Philippine restaurant menu. At โฑ457, the item that most directly connects Bigby’s to its CDO heritage.
Kimmy Chunkly Stew
โฑ 831.00
The most comfort-food-defining dish at Bigby’s โ Kimmy Chunkly Stew is a hearty, chunky meat and vegetable stew in the American “Mom’s cooking” tradition: large pieces of braised meat (typically beef or pork) slow-cooked with root vegetables (potato, carrot) in a thick, savory brown sauce until everything is fork-tender. The “Mom’s Corner” section placing signals exactly what this dish is meant to evoke: the kind of slow-cooked, patience-requiring stew that a Filipino-American household would prepare for a Sunday family meal. The browning of the meat (Maillard reaction) before braising builds a flavor base โ the browned bits (fond) that stick to the pan dissolve into the braising liquid and create the characteristic deep, savory, complex flavor of a properly prepared stew. At โฑ831, the most filling and most emotionally resonant dish in the Mom’s Corner section.
Steak Ala Pobre
โฑ 913.00
The most distinctly Filipino-flavored steak at Bigby’s โ “Ala Pobre” (Spanish: “in the style of the poor”) is a Filipino sauce preparation of garlic, calamansi, soy sauce, and butter applied to grilled beef โ essentially a Filipino steak sauce that upgrades the flavor of a simple cut with intensely savory, garlicky, citrus-bright notes. “Pobre” (poor) is an ironic name โ the sauce uses simple, inexpensive ingredients (garlic, calamansi, soy) but produces a complex, deeply flavored result that makes a modest cut of beef taste far more premium than its price implies. The calamansi acid brightens the soy saltiness, the garlic adds aromatic depth, and the butter rounds the sauce into a smooth, slightly emulsified glaze. At Bigby’s, the Steak Ala Pobre brings the American steak format into the Filipino flavor tradition โ the most Filipino-specific steak preparation on the menu.
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Is Bigby’s Philippines Halal?
No โ Bigby’s Philippines is not Halal Certified. The menu includes pork items throughout (Rack-a-Bye-Baby ribs, Belly Sizzlers, Bigby’s Riblets, Porky Steak, BM Belly, Hungarian Sausage, CDO Sinuglaw with pork component). Muslim diners are advised accordingly.
About Bigby’s Philippines
Bigby’s Cafe and Restaurant was founded in Cagayan de Oro (CDO) โ a city in Misamis Oriental, Northern Mindanao โ and grew from a beloved local restaurant into one of the Philippines’ most recognized casual dining chains. The brand’s name “Bigby’s” plays on the concept of generous, big portions โ a promise that has defined the restaurant’s identity since its founding. Bigby’s built its reputation on what its menu calls “homestyle” food: American-influenced comfort food (ribs, steaks, pasta, sandwiches) prepared with the care and generosity of home cooking rather than the standardized portions of a corporate fast food chain.
The CDO origin is a source of pride throughout the menu โ the CDO Sinuglaw on the Taste Teasers section is the most explicit brand heritage statement, claiming the Mindanao-Visayas Sinuglaw dish as part of Bigby’s cultural identity. The Mom’s Corner section reinforces the brand’s warmth positioning: “Mom’s Corner” contains the most comforting, most home-cooking-adjacent dishes on the menu (Kimmy Chunkly Stew, Chicken in a Basket, Uncle Sam Roasted Beef), intentionally evoking a maternal, nurturing food experience rather than a commercial one.
The Midnight Dream Cake is Bigby’s most famous single item โ a signature dark chocolate layer cake that has become one of the most recognized desserts in Philippine casual dining. Available by the slice (Titanic Treat โฑ217) or whole (Midnight 1 Layer โฑ2,116), it is consistently cited as the primary reason many Bigby’s customers return. The name “Midnight” references the cake’s intensely dark color from Dutch-process cocoa โ it has become as synonymous with Bigby’s as the restaurant’s CDO heritage and generous portion sizes.
โ Frequently Asked Questions
Bigby’s is famous for generous homestyle American-Filipino comfort food. Signature items: Rack-a-Bye-Baby ribs โฑ688, Midnight Dream Cake (Titanic Treat โฑ217, MN Midnight โฑ699), Capt Joe’s Ribeye โฑ1,980, CDO Sinuglaw โฑ457, Kimmy Chunkly Stew โฑ831, Steak Ala Pobre โฑ913. Founded in Cagayan de Oro. Not Halal Certified.
Bigby’s Midnight Dream Cake is the brand’s signature dark chocolate layer cake โ its intensely dark color comes from Dutch-process cocoa (treated with alkali to neutralize acidity, producing darker color and milder flavor than natural cocoa). One of the most famous desserts in Philippine casual dining. Available as: Titanic Treat (slice) โฑ217, MN Midnight (whole) โฑ699, Midnight 1 Layer (large whole) โฑ2,116. The most recommended order at Bigby’s for first-time visitors.
CDO Sinuglaw โฑ457 โ “CDO” = Cagayan de Oro (Bigby’s origin city). Sinuglaw = Mindanao-Visayas dish combining Sinugba (charcoal-grilled pork) + Kinilaw (raw fish “cooked” in coconut vinegar). Warm smoky pork + cold tangy acid-cured fish. Exclusively Visayan/Mindanaoan โ does not exist in Luzon food culture. The most CDO-heritage item on the Bigby’s menu.
Best by group size: Spag/Carbonara/Creole Platter โฑ814โโฑ847 (pasta for 2โ3). Mojo/Belly Platter โฑ1,051โโฑ1,337 (grilled items for 3โ4). Basket Platter โฑ1,265 (chicken for 3โ4). Baby Platter โฑ1,887 (ribs for 4โ5). Uncle Sam Platter โฑ2,294 (roasted beef, most comprehensive). All platters include sidings. Not Halal Certified.
Steak Ala Pobre โฑ913 โ Filipino steak sauce preparation: garlic + calamansi + soy sauce + butter applied to grilled beef. “Ala Pobre” (Spanish: “in the poor style”) is ironic โ simple inexpensive ingredients produce complex, deeply savory flavor. The most Filipino-specific steak on the menu. Calamansi brightens the soy, garlic adds depth, butter creates a smooth emulsified glaze. Recommended for diners who want Filipino flavors with their steak.
Yes โ Bigby’s is available for delivery through GrabFood and Foodpanda at available branches. For branch locations and operating hours, visit bigbyscafe.com or their Facebook page at facebook.com/Bigbys. Not Halal Certified โ pork items throughout menu including ribs, belly, and CDO Sinuglaw.
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