Find this hip cafe along Horne Road near Lavender MRT for solid western nosh. The grilled Chicken Arabiatta ($13.90) is a good choice, as is the flaky Pan-Seared Salmon Fillet ($19.90) in a creamy lemon-butter gravy. The Bagel Set With Avocado ($17) that comes with buttery folds of scrambled eggs is a great all-day breakfast option.
*Muslim-owned
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Jot this cosy Horne Road nook down for brunch or a java or two on work-from-anywhere days. Complete with cosy lighting and chill vibes, you're bound to feel at home here. The generously portioned and wholesome Bagel Salmon Set ($14.50) and the warm and fluffy Pancakes Stack ($15.50) are worthy runs for your buck. Give the fragrant and slightly savoury Lavender Latte ($5.50) a whirl – you won't regret it.
*Muslim-owned
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Just across from Jalan Besar Stadium is The Bravery, a no-frills cafe to pop by for your caffeine fix while working on the go. Its high ceilings, bare-bone tables and chairs give off a laid-back vibe, providing an idyllic escape from the city. Come with a good read on hand while sipping on the pretty-as-a-picture Lavender Latte ($5.50) — balanced cup of java topped with lavender bits that imparts fragrance. It pairs well with a slice of S'mores Tart ($7).
With high ceilings, plywood tables, and humble stools, this cafe nestled in the Lavender/Jalan Besar area makes for a good stop for that caffeine fix while working on the go. True to their location, their special lavender latte ($5.50) is a total hit, as is their pancake stack served with bananas, ricotta, and drizzled with honey and crushed pistachio ($15). Remember to push the gold door if you're struggling to find the entrance!
Opened by the good people of The Plain, it's nice to sit in this space right opposite the Jalan Besar Stadium with a perfect flat white, a constant reminder that you are in fact, still in Singapore, despite the exceedingly Australian ambience. With bare-bones tables and chairs, this place gives off an earthy-cool vibe with an energy that makes you wanna go back and make great things happen. The coffee and service is fantastic, nothing short of what you would get at The Plain. Look out for the gold door!
This stack of pancakes come in 4 layers, topped with soft bananas, ricotta, crunchy pistachio bits and honey. Top it up with some honeycomb for another $3, it really goes a long way! Be sure to get a bit of the creamy riccotta with every bite. Also, the presentation is superb. End off with their aromatic long black. Photo by Huixuan Tan.
