Cafes

[ONE-NORTH, SINGAPORE] Who loves a good brunch? I do!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻 I had a not-so-good experience with their pastas previously, but this time I decided to stick to their brunch fare and I must say it can't go wrong 😍

Their Sausage & Eggs ($14) may look simple, but it was such a delight to have. They are well known for their toasts, and that sourdough was not only crispy on the edges, but soft and chewy in the middle. The eggs were perfectly creamy, with the right consistency without being too watery!

Their sausage may be store bought, but it was meaty and well grilled for the enhanced flavour. Now their tomatoes are the highlight for me, as it was not only juicy and sweet on the inside, the flat side was well grilled and it soaked up the meat juices from the pan well.

This may be slightly small, but it definitely still made me happy! Coming back for their avocado toast next time 🤭

[ONE NORTH, SINGAPORE] One of the longer running cafes in the region, Bread Yard offers a wide variety of pasta and brunch options during weekday lunch timing. While their sides were quite good, we unfortunately find their pasta and coffee to be decent at best 🥲

The Pesto Mafaldine Pasta ($18 with meatballs and onsen egg) may look good, but it was somehow lacking the punch of basil flavour I was looking for. The pasta was also overcooked and did not have the al dente texture 😢 meatballs were okay.

The Blue Pea Yuan Yang ($5.50) was also lacking in flavour, for both coffee and earl grey tea. It somehow tasted like milk with a hint of both 🥲

The sides were good though, with the Tater Tots ($6) being quite sizable and crispy as well. The Spicy Buttermilk Wings ($12) were crispy and juicy on the inside too!

All in all, I remembered their food was better, perhaps because I ordered their brunch last time. Perhaps it's better to stick to those options!

@lolascafesg is not new to the cafe scene and among brunch lovers, but I'm glad that they opened a new outlet nearer to my neighbourhood! With a huge beautiful space, we had to get down to try their food and coffee 😍

Their Grilled Cheese Sandwich ($17) boasts a filling amount of melted cheese and they had such a deep rich flavour! Seasoned with aromatic herbs, this did not feel too surfeiting and definitely can be finished by one. If you like the sweet savoury combo, their paprika honey comes in handy! I must say I like my grilled cheese plain with just cheese and maybe ham, so this was interesting to me.

The Seafood Benedict ($20) came with 2 buns topped with a freshly fried seafood cake and poached eggs and this was lovely. The cake was filled with prawn and crab, and the aroma of dill was so inviting! A very satisfying meal 😍

As for their coffee, I loved their Iced Latte ($6.50) with the house blend, as it had great hazelnut and chocolate notes and it was so rich! The Iced Mocha ($7) was also good, as you can taste both the chocolate and coffee. Chocolate used was of high quality!

If you are thinking of a treat, this is a good place to consider. Will be back again!

Found a hidden gem in the heart of the novena area! @thecluelessgoat offers affordable delicious brunch fares that is good for work lunches around here 🥹

I had the Scrambled Eggs on Toast ($8.50) which was pretty affordable considering the price of such brunch fare elsewhere. The scrambled eggs were very well done, as it was creamy and well seasoned. I also loved the stretchy cheese below, and the chewy sourdough.

If you are in a bigger group, getting their truffle fries ($9) is a good idea as it was so big! The portion can easily be shared among 3-4 people. The shaved cheese on top is well appreciated but do note that the truffle taste is not so prominent. Fries were crispy, but not too fluffy inside. Quite decent but of course not the best!

Their Iced Latte ($7) was also delicious, as it was strong, not too milky and of a medium roast. Not too acidic, it was a decent cup to enjoy!

All in all, I would come back as their food items are value for money!

Recently back to fuel plus for their delicious food items after some time and I'm happy to report that it's still as good as ever!

The Croffle & Truffle Mushroom ($19) was a total pleasure to have. The moment you have a thick rich truffle sauce and mushrooms, you know there's gonna be loads of umami. The scrambled eggs was done just right, and the Croffle was fluffy, almost like a roti prata!

Next we have the Pesto Eggs with Cajun Shrimp ($20), and being a pesto lover, this was very decent. The pesto eggs were done just right, and complemented well with their homemade sourdough. The shrimps were well grilled, and had a strong smoky flavour which was much appreciated.

Lastly we have the Grilled Seabass (~$25 with side and drink), which was very fresh and well seasoned and grilled. Each piece was very sweet and flaky, and the mashed potato was wonderfully creamy. The truffle tator tots as the side were highly addictive, due to its very crispy exterior.

Definitely no complaints with all the dishes we had, maybe just the long waiting time we had to endure before getting all our food. I'm guessing they might have a shortage of kitchen staff or just not used to large group orders! What's even better is that you can use #burpplebeyond for 30% off their food items! Will be back 😍

Found another cafe that is quite worth going to if you have #burpplebeyond ! It's a pretty large space but somehow was almost empty when I was there for a weekday dinner...

The Baked Salmon with Mentaiko Pasta ($24 1 for 1 with #burpplebeyond) was pretty good overall, with the salmon being exceptionally well executed. It was a big slice, and was very well marinated. It was very tender, not overcooked at all and fresh. The pasta itself was okay, can get quite surfeiting towards the end.

I also got a Flat Iron Steak ($29 1 for 1 with #burpplebeyond) and it was moderately tender (probably due to the cut of the meat) and pretty juicy and beefy. It was slightly under seasoned, nothing a side of salt and pepper can't solve. Not bad, can try but I would get something else next time.

Their Crispy Brussel Sprouts ($14) was a huge bowl, and it wasn't too salty. It wasn't too bitter either and I could taste some natural sweetness in the aftertaste!

I think this place is quite worth with the usage of #burpplebeyond, although I probably wouldn't come here without it. Definitely a can try!

Never thought I would get good food from a themed cafe, but @actioncitycafe proved otherwise!

The Flamed Kissed Grilled Steak ($24) was all in all pretty spectacular. Although the beef steak turned out cooked beyond the requested medium rare, it was surprisingly very tender and juicy. The knife cut through it really pretty easily! The herb butter on top made it even better by providing additional richness and garlic umami. However, I do hope that there was more of the beef flavour. Nonetheless, it was a pretty amazing steak!

The Healthy Toasted Medley ($24) was equivalent to your full English breakfast but healthier, and it was pretty good too! The sourdough was well buttered and toasted without being too hard and the eggs were quite well cooked.

Coffee here was also pretty decent! The Iced Latte ($6) was pretty fragrant and not acidic at all. The Iced Mocha ($7) was not too sweet and I could tell that quality chocolate was used.

Definitely will be back 🥳

The Werkx Cafe boasts multiple activities such as leathercraft, candle making, pottery and more! They also sell some small bites as well as coffee which we were glad to try!

We ordered a couple of sweet and savoury options, such as their all famous muffins, sourdough toasts and pastries, as well as coffee drinks. Here are some of our favourites:

1️⃣ Garlic Croissant ($5.30) - the crunch in their croissant is insane! It was really flaky and buttery. The garlic spread comes with garlic chunks that gave so much flavour and umami!

2️⃣ Chocolate Muffin ($6.80) - we were very surprised to find melted chocolate within the muffin, which gave extra richness! It was incredibly chocolatey and I love the top crust of the muffin as it was crispy.

3️⃣ Iced Mocha ($8.50) - I was afraid that I was too sweet, but I'm glad that it wasn't! The aroma of the coffee did complement the chocolate well and it was definitely a smooth cup.

There were also some board games for you to play while you dine here! A cafe to consider in the region. Thank you @thewerkx for the wonderful food and @scalemicroinfluencers for the invitation!

If you are looking for some quality Western fare, this is one cafe to go to. I find their dinner menu much better than their brunch/lunch options and decided to try more! They seemed to have refreshed their menu recently and here are the dishes I've had:

1️⃣ Chicken Parmigiana ($24) - the huge piece of chicken cutlet was tender yet succulent and wasn't too salty. The thick layer of cheese just made it even better, due to its added richness. Definitely one dish you ought to share!

2️⃣ Grilled Salmon Pasta ($23) - I loved the thick meaty piece of salmon given. It was fresh, flaky and the salmon skin was done well due to its crispiness! The al dente pasta is drenched in a thick creamy sauce which had the right consistency to cling on the pasta well.

3️⃣ Angus Beef Stew ($26) - the beef was very soft and I loved how it wasn't too gamey! They won us over with their mashed potatoes actually, as it was incredibly smooth and buttery. Wished we had a bowl of this 😍

Best part is that their food items are applicable for 30% discount using #burpplebeyond ! Sad they didn't have their brussel sprouts, as they were hella addictive. Will come back again!

@whiskdom recently opened an outlet in one north and their bagels and coffee are pretty decent!

I had their Cheese Cajun Chicken Bagel ($10.50) which came with a thick chicken thigh that is seasoned lightly with Cajun spices. The chicken thigh was definitely juicy, but I wished that it could be more heavily seasoned. Pretty decent, but could have been better!

Their Iced Latte ($6) was strong and aromatic and not too milky. Quite an enjoyable cup of latte!

Had a fun time with @eatwithkeat @amazingkway and @smolbelly trying out a variety of bagels and drinks from @bagmeupsg and there were many that I loved!

The Sale-man bagel ($16.50) was stuffed full of smoked salmon and I absolutely loved the touch of dill with cream cheese. This is one refreshing bagel that I can finish easily!

The We Will Wagyu ($16.50) is one to go for if you love your meat. With a pretty thick and juicy patty, the beefy flavours together with the homemade sauce gave this bagel a rich savoury taste. I thoroughly enjoyed this!

Now their milk tea isn't any usual milk tea out there. You know they are serious with their milk teas when they do not come with ice so that the tea doesn't get diluted. The Ceylon Fresh Milk Tea ($4.50) was so fragrant and so nicely balanced. Such a smooth cup, I would come here just to get their tea if I'm around the area! Their White Peach Fresh Milk Tea ($4.50) is also incredibly balanced and aromatic and does not have that artificial after taste.

Thank you @bagmeupsg for the food and hospitality and thank you @eatwithkeat for inviting!

A relatively new cafe serving up superb sandwiches and sides!

We ordered a couple sandwiches, but I have to give an honourable mention to their Patty Melts ($17) sandwich. Juicy, beefy patty topped with savoury cheese and dijon mustard sauce and sandwiched between crispy grilled sandwic bread, this is one wholesome meal. There is so much going on I can't help but smile after eating this!

You can add on some sides to the sandwiches (+$5) and we tried their curly fries, onion rings and fried brussel sprouts. All were very well executed, but the fried brussel sprouts took the show with the good smoky flavour with minimal bitterness. Absolutely lovely.

Coffee is alright, the Iced White ($5.50) was not too milky and was quite strong.

I definitely will come back again!