Sugbo Mercado Food Market

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Sugbo Mercado in Cebu IT Park is a lively, bustling night market that offers a wide range of culinary delights in a welcoming atmosphere. It has become a popular meeting place for locals and tourists alike who are looking for unique food experiences. We’ve put together all the info on this popular night market in Cebu City here.

Location & opening hours: Sugbo Mercado Cebu IT Park

Sugbo Mercado sits in the busy “Cebu IT Park” district and is mainly used by local office workers for socializing after work or during breaks. The fact that Sugbo Mercado is one of the few food night markets in the Philippines has also made it an attraction for tourists. The market is open six days a week from the afternoon until midnight.

• Address: Abad St, Apas, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu, Philippines
• Opening hours: Tuesday–Sunday 4:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m. (closed Mondays)

What is there to do at Sugbo Mercado?

Sugbo Mercado offers an impressive range of street-food stalls that present the flavors of Filipino cuisine in all their variety. From grilled meat skewers to fresh seafood and delicious desserts – visitors can take a culinary journey through many different flavors. The variety of dishes on offer reflects the rich culinary tradition of the Philippines.

Alongside local treats, you’ll also find specialties and street food from across Southeast Asia, Korea, and Japan. As you’d expect from a real food night market, there are pizza and burgers too. Tasty, fresh fruit shakes round out the selection, so there’s something for every craving.

The atmosphere at Sugbo Mercado is lively and social. Visitors can relax at the many seating areas and get to know the local community. The market is a place where people from the surrounding high-rises come together to spend their shift breaks or wind down after work.

Cebu IT Park, as the home of Sugbo Mercado, adds a modern touch to the experience. Surrounded by high-rises and contemporary architecture, the market offers an interesting contrast to the urban setting. All in all, a visit to Sugbo Mercado is an authentic experience. As of January 2024 there still weren’t too many tourists on site; the market is visited mainly by locals. Prices are accordingly reasonable.

Food at Sugbo Mercado

Here’s a small sample of what’s on offer at the Cebu IT Park night market:

• Desserts
• Fruit juices
• Fruit shakes
• Pizza
• Burgers
• Sushi
• Korean
• Filipino BBQ
• Filipino rice dishes
• Filipino sizzling dishes
• Thai
• Indonesian
• Vietnamese
• Seafood
• Lechon
• many more dishes from the Philippines and across Asia…

Admission to Sugbo Mercado

Even though Sugbo Mercado is in a fenced area, admission is of course still free.

How to get to Sugbo Mercado

If you’re staying in IT Park or around the IT Park area, you can reach Sugbo Mercado quickly and easily on foot. Sugbo Mercado is also right next to the Cebu IT Park Terminal, which makes arriving by public transport possible. In general, though, we advise against it, because there are always long lines at the IT Park terminal due to the heavy rush of office workers.

If you want to get to Sugbo Mercado from the downtown area around Osmena Circle or Business Park (Ayala Central Mall), you should call a Grab taxi. The ride takes only around 10 minutes and costs 100–150 PHP per trip.

The best time to visit Sugbo Mercado at IT Park Cebu

A visit to Sugbo Mercado is especially good for dinner. From 8:00 p.m. the market is well attended and atmospherically lit. It’s also a good option for a late-night bite, though vendors may already be sold out by then. Ideally, we’d head to Sugbo Mercado between 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. At that time the market is atmospherically lit.

Sugbo Mercado can also be visited in the rain; the dining areas are covered with tents, even if the mood isn’t quite as nice then.

Still have questions about Sugbo Mercado at Cebu IT Park? Leave a comment and we’ll be happy to reply!