Bread / Bakery / Breakfast / Brunch / Bukit Timah / Central Area / Coffee / Pastries / Quick Bite / Tea / Western
Baker & Cook @ Hillcrest Road
The brainchild of Global Baker Dean Brettschneider- New Zealand celebrity baker and cookbook author, Baker & Cook is one of the few much- anticipated names that have joined our local bakery scene. A bakery, food store and cafe concept that has been established in the residential enclave of Hillcrest, its unique location was hand-picked by...
De La Creme @ Siglap Drive
Nestled in the heart of Siglap and Frankel Estate, the location of De La Creme might appear to many as a bakery that mainly caters to the residents who reside around the corner. However, the feature of this humble- looking cafe in our local newspapers and magazines has brought many (especially those with a sweet...
Atrium Lounge and Senses Patisserie @ Marina Mandarin Hotel
Marina Mandarin Hotel’s Atrium Lounge and Senses Patisserie is a venue that I will suggest to anyone should he or she wish to seek for a relaxing place to settle down in town and have a cup of coffee (for dessert fans like me, a slice of cake). Relatively empty most of the time, it...
Twelve Cupcakes @ United Square
A recently established casual/ bakery cafe hidden in a tiny little corner of United Square, Twelve Cupcakes is one of the more familiar names heard nowadays whenever a foodie suggests a place for these delightful treats. Having passed by the similar branch at Millenia Walk on many occasions, I concurred with enthusiasm when my friend suggested that we pay a visit to the...
Chris’ Tea House @ Upper Paya Lebar Road
I had never expected myself to make a special trip down to Upper Paya Lebar Road until my friend brought a couple of us to this recently established tea house that I must say, is rather unexpected of her presence in the neighbourhood. With a white-washed front that contributes to a daintily pretty exterior, I must say that Chris’ Tea House...
Melange Cafe @ Zhongshan N. Road
Prior to my visit, I have heard of raving reviews about Taipei’s Melange Cafe and their widely acclaimed top- notch waffles. Melange’s business has apparently grown to be so brisk that they have set up another branch located just two or three units away, just to cater to the overwhelming crowd that the main outlet often receives. When we arrived at the...
Chun Shui Tang @ Nanjing E. Road
Chun Shui Tang is one of the few favorite venues for a session of Chinese tea within the few regions of Taiwan. With a couple of establishments scattered across the city of Taipei, we chanced upon one of her outlets situated Nanjing East Road as we had intended to pay a visit to the vastly popular...
Mayu Bistro & Cafe @ Changan W. Road
Hidden right beside Taipei MOCA- an Arts Museum, Mayu Bistro & Cafe is a restaurant more notably known for her pastries and tea. We arrived at the exterior of the bistro to be greeted by lush greenery, shrubs and bushes; a warm welcome for her visitors and customers. It was really crowded when we arrived at our hi- tea venue though...
Ambience / Bread / Bakery / Breakfast / Brunch / Coffee / Desserts / East Area / French / Pastries / Tea / Western
Antoinette @ Penhas Road
Antoinette has been on my to-go list ever since her opening just a couple of months ago. Being an avid fan of brunch and pastries, I have tried to make prior reservations on a few occasions (for Sunday brunch) but unfortunately, to no avail. Famously known as a local patisserie under the helm of Chef Pang,...
Spruce @ Phoenix Park
Spruce is probably a familar name to many of us. An established dining venue for Weekend Brunch for both locals and foreign expatriates, we arrived at Phoenix Park to find the restaurant to be surrounded by greenery. As we shuffled our lazy feet across the boardwalk, we began to discover several groups hanging around the dining...
Laurent’s Cafe and Chocolate Bar @ Portsdown Road
Following a long and winding stretch and passing by various lodges, my friend, E and I arrived at Wessex Village Square to be greeted by none other than Laurent’s Cafe and Chocolate Bar. I had suggested the visit since it had been a long time since I have had Chocolate desserts (E is more of...
Bonheur Patisserie @ Duxton Road
This entry comprises of a compilation of two separate visits to Bonheur Patisserie, one on a Saturday and the other on a weekday (that I am unable to recall exactly when). The relatively new pastry shop along Duxton Road, seems to be an ideal spot for a relaxing session of afternoon tea after repeated visits to the...
