Lola’s Cafe in Kovan is a gem of a find not far from Kovan mrt. They serve delectable brunches and fine dining worthy dinners at very affordable prices as well as having a good selection of great tasting coffees, teas, craft beers and soft drinks. Reservations are recommended as queues can stretch down the block… Read More »
From the company that brought Korean bakery chain Paris Baguette to Singapore, Maison De PB is a more upmarket version of Paris Baguette that just opened last month in the new Jewel shopping mall in Changi Airport. With beautiful individual and whole cakes on display to tempt the tastebuds, you won’t be able to resist… Read More »
Housed in an industrial warehouse and hidden away in the residential part of Balestier, what looks to be a cycle shop, is actually Wheeler’s Yard. This spacious, bicycle themed cafe is a great place to chill out with friends over great food or spend a quiet afternoon reading with a cup of freshly brewed coffee.… Read More »
Known for their delectable freshly baked cakes and wholesome food, this little halal cafe on Arab Street is the perfect place for brunch with friends or a slice of cake and tea after shopping around Bugis. I’ve been there a couple of times, the food has always been healthy and delicious and I can never… Read More »
Apart from Plaza Singapura, I rarely go to other shopping centres in Dhoby Ghaut but if you venture a bit further east you’ll find PoMo shopping mall which houses this hidden gem of a cafe, Montana. Formally known as Montana Brew Bar and now as just Montana, they serve all day brunch, pasta, burgers, a… Read More »
Cheap and cheerful, Nanyang Old Coffee is one of my favourite places to go for a quick meal or snack. The branch in Chinatown serves local favourites such as Nyonya Laksa, Bak Kut Teh, Nyonya Curry Chicken and Nasi Lemak as well as Kaya Butter Toast, Chee Cheong Fan, Nyonya Bak Chang, Soon Kueh and… Read More »
Tucked away in a quiet corner in the basement of Robinsons department store on Orchard Road, Laurent’s Cafe by French artisan chocolatier Laurent Bernard serves all day brunch, sandwiches, salads, soups, pasta, meat dishes and desserts as well as breakfast and dinner sets and a $10 kid’s menu. Open early every day at 9am, I… Read More »
Slightly hidden behind the facade of an old Chinese school right next to Thian Hock Keng temple, Chong Wen Ge Cafe is a Peranakan cafe sharing the same building as the Peranakan Tiles Gallery and Singapore Musical Box Museum. Although located right in the heart of the CBD amidst the crowds of workers, there is… Read More »
Opened last year by F&B group Japan Foods Holding, Dutch Baby Cafe serves both Dutch baby pancakes as well as Japanese-Western favourites. They have a variety of sweet and savoury Dutch baby pancakes, dishes including Japanese pork cutlet and omurice if you’re looking for a more substantial meal, an assortment of fresh fruit tarts made daily… Read More »
Sarnies is a casual Australian eatery in the heart of the CBD on Telok Ayer Street. Always packed full with people it seems, it’s probably best to go when it’s a bit quieter either on a weekday evening when reservations are accepted via Chope or early in the morning. At all other times you just… Read More »