I used to study in the Bukit Timah area and Serene Centre was one of the places we frequented for McDonald's and Island Creamery ice cream.

It has however seen loads of changed after I graduated and there are several new joints there. One of them is Elixir Boutique Roasters, an Aussie style cafe.

You can therefore expect their brunches to be big hearty affairs. Their Breakfast Works Ver. 2 features a big plate full of scrambled eggs, bacon, Italian herb sausage, tomatoes, confit potatoes and salad greens. In short, all you need to start a day or after a nice long walk at the Botanical Gardens.

At $27, i wouldn't call it cheap but you will definitely not leave the cafe hungry!