Cafes

Had a rather disappointing cup of coffee earlier, this however was really good. Tiong Bahru bakery's coffee hasn't disappoint after countless of visits.

By the same people behind Assembly Coffee comes Atlas Coffeehouse, an expansive, lofty Bukit Timah cafe decked out in marbled tiles and deep sea blue walls. Great for both quick coffee runs and long, lazy brunches, sail by for a Flat White ($4.50) and start the day with a relaxing read by the window bar. For brunch, get the ATLAS Super-Bowl ($17), a healthy yet tasty grain bowl filled with toasted quinoa, roasted squash and zucchini and tender peanut sesame pulled chicken. For more classic brunch flavours, go for the Creamy Mushrooms on Sourdough ($12) — a generous heap of mushrooms cooked with a splash of white wine and sundried tomatoes, which you must pair with the silky smooth Scrambled Eggs ($3 for add on). For dessert, we favour the Mixed Berries Compote Waffles ($12.50) over the pancakes — they are similar in taste but the former is lighter and more affordable. Pro-tip: It gets a little crowded at lunch time, so it's best to pop by around 11am.

Avg price: $25 per person
Photo by Burppler Xinyi Fu

Breakie at a watering hole.
Daytime the place was a cafe called Dapper Coffee @DapperCoffee .
Comes night fall, it turns into a bar called The Spiffy Dapper @SpiffyDapper .
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Fully Loaded Baked Avocado ($8)
Avocado, cheddar, Caramelised bacon, sour cream, spring onions
Sinfully rich and creamy. The use of avocado gave a buttery texture which potato didn't have.
Flat White ($5)
Rich and chocolaty. Served in a local traditional kopi cup and saucer.
Unicorn Tears ($10)
Only tears of joy here, @DapperCoffee don't endorse mythical animal cruelty
Best have it chilled.
Cool and refreshing lavender tea, with shiny glowing blue colors.
If you are here for its signature Salted Egg Black Sesame Cake ($9/ slice), it's available from 11.30am onwards in time for the lunch crowd.
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Dapper Coffee
Address 🏠 : 73 Amoy Street, level 2, Singapore 🇸🇬 069 892
Tel ☎️ : 9005 4790
Open 💈 : Mon - Fri : 8am - 5pm
MRT 🚇 : DownTown/ Tanjong Pagar (EW15)
Note 📝 :
Free wifi with power points around on the wall.
No GST or Service charge.

Located at Duxton Hill, MavRx (stylised with a capital R) is a small hole-in-the-wall joint that serves nothing but coffee. This minimalist, VERY Instagram-worthy shop boasts monochromatic decor and wooden benches for seats. When available, always go for the Chocolate Coffee Cone ($8) — essentially a piccolo latte in a sturdy waffle cone that you can nom on once you're done with your coffee. The chocolate coffee cone comes in three flavours — white, milk and dark chocolate. Otherwise, order the super fun Cold Brew ($5). Served in a large syringe that you can "inject" into your cup of ice, it's great for a mid-day caffeine boost or a pitstop after dining nearby!

With the title "The World's Best Coffee Shop" given by Telegraph under their belts, you bet the java at The Coffee Academics is set to impress. The highly esteemed coffee joint from Hong Kong has set up its first international outpost in Singapore, serving espresso-based coffees. There are seven specially designed corners in the spacious cafe, each with its own purpose, like Cupping Corner and Hand Brew Bar. We love the Pepper Agave Latte ($7.50) — cafe latte with raw agave nectar that cancels out the bitterness of the coffee, topped with freshly ground black pepper for that extra kick. Also worth returning for is the Globally Inspired Coffee ($8) — original creations from 12 different countries that changes every month (May's Globally Inspired Coffee is a Citrus Espressoda from Portland).

Can't resist anything Earl Grey, and I knew I had to come down to try this dish after seeing some posts circulating on Instagram about their new menu. Thought that the pancake was a little flat (could have been a little fluffier for a better texture) and the batter was a wee bit gritty inside; perhaps the batter needed a little more whisking before ending up on the pan. That being said, I must say that the pancakes indeed carried a nice hint of Earl Grey aroma upon the first bite which would satiate any Earl Grey fan out there. Coupled with White Chocolate Macadamia crumbles, it carried quite a good amount of sweetness amongst the nutty flavour, and around some spots, tasted real familiar to the crumbles from Post cereals (another favourite thing of mine). Poached pear was juicy and soft, releasing its natural sweetness on the pancakes as you cut a morsel apart, while the bottom comes coated in hardened dark chocolate. While having its own hits and misses, a pretty decadent breakfast dish that seems pretty apt even for dessert, though I do hope that they would refine the batter for an even more indulgent experience. Also spied that they have a Poke Bowl and a Braised Pork Bowl on the revamped lunch menu; guess I would be back pretty soon again!

From the good folks of Ronin, PUNCH has gained itself a reputation for their gorgeous courtyard and excellent coffee. Their filtered Batch Brew ($4.50) is brewed using a blend of Ethiopian beans, and is the perfect java fix to start the day with. Located just across from Hong Lim Park, swing by in the mornings and perch yourself on one of their wooden benches among the courtyard greenery. If you can spare more time, enjoy a simple breakfast of Poached Eggs With Smashed Avocado on Sourdough ($13).

Set in the foyer of The Working Capitol, this cosy cafe serves up crepes and coffee in a spacious, quiet environment — perfect for a light meal with a good book, a business meeting, or getting some work done. If you're here for dessert, go straight for sweet crepes like Yuzu Butter ($12), served with Yuzu-infused Bordier butter and sugar, or the Chocolate ($12), served with chocolate pearls and Valrhona chocolate sauce. For something savoury, try a galette (unlike crepes, this is made with buckwheat flour). The Smoked Salmon ($18) with Scottish smoked salmon, capers, a crumbled hardboiled egg and homemade creme fraiche is a tasty choice. The coffee (from $3.50), made with Papa Palheta coffee beans, is a good option if you're in need of a caffeine hit, but the interesting Homemade Ginger Beer with Honey ($7) with its punchy ginger flavour will instantly lift your spirits!

Avg Price: $15 per person
Photo by Burpple Tastemaker Cassie Ong

Nestled within the quiet Greenwood Avenue estate and steps away from Shelter In The Woods is Claude's, a café concept which offers freshly baked cakes, breads, artisanal coffee and brunch – think Crispy Tortilla Quesadilla ($15) and Beef Pita Sandwich ($19). Its location and spaciousness makes it ideal for weekend family brunches or group gatherings. Bring a friend and share their gigantic Full English Breakfast with Foot-Long Sausage ($24) for a spot-on brunch fix – eggs in any style, stewed beans, hash browns, bacon, roasted tomatoes, chunky salsa, warm bread and fresh salad. If you're looking for classic café sweets, go for their artistically-plated "Like No Other" Charcoal Waffle ($16) – a mixture of fruits and sauces, cheddar flakes, vanilla crumbs and hand-churned vanilla and chocolate gelato atop a waffle that's crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside!

We chose vanilla bean for this, and top up for an additional scoop of earl grey ice-cream.
Again, they forgot our additional scoop of ice-cream :( but we were pleasantly surprised when they served us our additional scoop topped with raspberries and biscuit stick a while later :) The taro taste is infused into the waffles, and I kinda like it. Waffle texture is good, but I wish it's more buttery. Their earl grey ice-cream is rich and has a distinct earl grey taste, a tad too heavy for baby but just right for me.
All in all, I think Froth serves interesting and relatively good food with their contemporary Asian fusion concept. My only gripe is their lackluster service level. Looking forward to improved service level, and we will be back to try more of their interesting dishes!

One of the new additions to Stateland's revamped menu (the menu consist of more bistro-like fare than cafe offerings), the Eggette comes served with a Homemade Chocolate Sorbet and Orange Segments alongside other sliced fruits such as strawberry and blueberries. Eggette was crisp, but puffy on the holes with a hint of citrus-sy zing in the batter, while the berries add a tart flavour to the dessert. Homemade chocolate sorbet is a little icy, though no particularly disturbing, and carried a tinge of sweetness; good for those who do not really fancy chocolate which can be too thick. A little bit pricey at $16 though.

One more work day to #SG50 Jubilee Weekend! We're very excited for the plans we made 😊 Iced White ($4.50) from @drurylanesg - strong and smooth; no wonder many people raved about their #coffee! Read more about our visit to #drurylanesg at Hannistellar blog (link in bio)!