Mr. Bunny Cafe PH

Bunny Café was born from a dream—and from grief, love, and resilience. Its founder, Michael Carl Oligo, a proud Bacolodnon, once worked in South Korea where he encountered the concept of rabbit cafés—quaint spaces where people could enjoy a drink while bonding with adorable bunnies. Inspired by this unique idea and driven by a love for animals, Michael brought the concept back home to the Philippi

nes. Michael’s family is known for raising award-winning rabbits, and their bond with these animals wasn’t just for business—it was personal and healing. With that foundation, Michael took a leap of faith and opened MM’s Bunny Café in 2017—the very first rabbit-themed café in the Philippines.

🏡 The First Location – #42 Ramylu Drive, Brgy. Tangub, Bacolod City

The first café opened with just three tables and a few bunnies, yet the response was overwhelming. People were curious, excited, and delighted. In just five months, business boomed. But then, a tragedy changed everything. Michael lost his younger brother—the very person who helped him build the café from the ground up. His best friend, business partner, and greatest supporter was gone. Out of deep mourning, MM’s Bunny Café closed for two months. Trying to pick up the pieces, Michael reopened the café. But before he could regain his footing, the road-widening project across the country reached their location, and half the café was demolished. It was heartbreaking. It felt like the dream was slipping away again. But God did not abandon him. Just two months later, Barangay Captain Noli Villarosa offered Michael a new location: a spot right beside the Brgy. Hall of Tangub.

🏡 The Second Location – Beside Tangub Barangay Hall

This location became a blessing. Located at the heart of the barangay, MM’s Bunny Café gained more visibility and became the first-ever café in Brgy. Tangub. Just as things were looking up, COVID-19 happened. The café shut down again for over two months. When it reopened, it faced a new issue: its storefront was hidden by sidewalk vendors. The once-beautiful and inviting front was covered by fish, vegetables, and clutter. The surroundings became toxic—not just physically but emotionally. Michael, overwhelmed by the stress and the tension with officials, knew he had to move again. It was time for another leap.

🏡 The Third Location – Kalayaan Hi-way Dormitel, Tangub

The new space was larger, brighter, and had a proper parking area. It was the perfect reset. Michael even rebranded the name from MM's Bunny Cafe to Mr. Bunny Cafe—until another painful trial hit. The café was broken into. Michael’s Shih Tzu, important equipment, and almost ₱30,000 in earnings were stolen. He was devastated. The place that was his work and home no longer felt safe. But even in heartbreak, Michael believed in bouncing back.

🏡 The Fourth Location – Bangga Cegasco, Brgy. Pahanocoy

In October 2024, the café reopened at a temporary location in Brgy. Pahanocoy. It was small, far from home, and the operations were difficult. Even before the café officially closed in February 2025, Michael was already battling anxiety and depression. Despite the struggles, he refused to give up. His dream, like a bunny, needed to hop again—to a new and healthier place.

🏡 The Fifth Location – Bangga Rusi, Brgy. Tangub (Current)

On March 17, 2025, Mr. Bunny Café opened again at its fifth and current location, beside RUSI Motors, Bangga Rusi, Brgy. Here, Michael personally fixed the interiors, making it a cozy, calming place—not just for customers, but for his own mental wellness. It may be smaller, but it feels safe, close to home, and full of hope.

🏆 Achievements and Recognition

2017–2019: Michael was a Grand Slam Champion in the Visayas Rabbit Fashion Show, winning three consecutive years.

🥇 Champion – 9th MassKara Rabbit Fashion Show, 2019

🥇 Champion – 26th Panaad sa Negros Festival Rabbit Fashion Show, 2019

🥇 Champion – PLCI Online Rabbit Fashion Show during the 4th Year Anniversary Online Celebration, 2020

2023: Awarded “Best Pet Café in Bacolod City” by the Philippine Finest Business Awards

2024: Honored by Peso Gives Publishing Services as the “Top Local Choice Creative Restaurant”

🐇 The Message Behind the Hops

Like a rabbit that never stays in one place, Michael learned to leap through life’s hardest paths—through loss, theft, depression, and financial trials. "Embrace transition. Embrace change. There’s no shame in starting over. What matters is that you never give up—and never lose faith in God.”

Just like rabbits, we’re always moving forward—chasing dreams, embracing possibilities, and leaping into new adventures. Mr. Bunny Café isn’t just a café. It’s a symbol of resilience, creativity, and healing. It serves not only food and drinks but also warmth, comfort, and quiet strength—one bunny hop at a time. ❤️