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April 2018: 18 Nearby Cafes and Bars in Singapore That You Would Want To Visit More Than Once
Nearby Cafes and Bars in Singapore That You Would
Want To Visit
So yes, Singapore has one official
public holiday this April, and that only means one thing. It’s a chance for you
to unlock any of the nearby best kept hangout spots where you can enjoy some of
the best cappuccinos and brunch grubs around this metro. What I really like
about Singapore is that despite the fact that there are so many food options,
the rise of local food and drink scene still continues without any hesitancy.
It seems to me that every week, new cafes and bars open, and each one offering
a diverse range of picks and favorites.
It’s already April,
which means that it is the official end of the northeast monsoon season, and it
is time to usher in the beginning of spring with consistently warm temperatures.
It’s also time for you and me to try out
coffee dates and bar hangouts. On your next trip, check out these places, at
least once, for some good food and really good coffee!
Cali Café Bar Restaurant
Address: 31 Rochester Drive, #01-01, Park Avenue
Hotel, 138637
Opening Hours: Daily 24 Hours
Official Website: http://www.cali.sg/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CaliSingapore/
Nearest MRT: Expo
Nestled within Park
Avenue Hotel at Rochester is a Californian style cafe called Cali
Cafe. The cafe seems rather quiet on a Friday evening. Hidden away from the
main dining scene of Rochester Park, it seems like a nice quiet place for a
peaceful dinner. You may go ahead and read the full
review here: http://www.sgfoodonfoot.com/2014/09/cali-cafe-park-avenue-hotel-rochester.html
O' Coffee Club
Address: 1 Jurong West Central 2, Jurong Point, JP1 #01-43/44/45,
648886
Opening Hours: Mon – Thu, Sun 7:30 A.M. – 10:00 P.M.
Sat 7:30 A.M. – 11:00 P.M.
Official Website: http://www.ocoffeeclub.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OCoffeeClub.Singapore/
Nearest MRT: Boon Lay
The
focus today is on O’Coffee Club’s new all-day breakfast menu. We started on
classics like Eggs Benedict ($10.90), where a pair of
perfectly poached eggs sits atop your choice of protein (smoked salmon, ham or
Mangalica bacon), on a ciabatta bread base. There’s a good and proportionate
coat of creamy hollandaise sauce going on, following a sprinkle of dill for
aromatic hints. You may go ahead and read the full review
here:http://madamechewy.com/2016/06/18/ocoffee-club-launches-new-all-day-breakfast-menu/
Coffeesmith
Address: #01-09/09A, Gateway, 277 Orchard Rd, 238858
Opening Hours: Daily 24 Hours
Official Website: http://www.coffeesmith.com.sg/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoffeesmithSG/
Nearest MRT: Somerset
The
name coffeesmith is derived from the English suffix “-smith”, and their drinks
are “crafted” carefully by blending 5 kinds of quality Arabica coffeebean. On
its menu include Café Americano, Latte, Cappuccino, Caramel Macchiato, Vienna,
Mocha, Vanilla Latte, priced from $5.00 to $7.00 for a regular cup, $5.50 to
$7.50 for a large. You may go ahead and read the full review here: http://danielfooddiary.com/2017/08/02/coffeesmithsingapore/
Little Part I Café
Address: 15 Jasmine Rd, Singapore 576584
Opening Hours: Tue – Fri 12:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. 5:30
P.M. – 10:00 P.M. Sat 12:00 P.M. 12:00 A.M. Sun 12:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M.
Official Website: http://www.littlepart1cafe.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/littlepart1cafe/
Nearest MRT: Marymount
My
boss eyes laterally sparkles each time we suggest a new place for lunch. But
having worked at Caldecott Hill for a while, we are fast running out of
interesting options. That’s when one of my colleague suggested checking out
this well-hidden Little Part 1 Cafe located near Thomson
Plaza. While looking at the cafe’s logo on one of its white walls, I wondered
the rationale behind ‘Little Part 1’, is there a Part 2 or Part 3 cafe hiding
in some secluded corner in Singapore? You may go ahead and read the full review
here: https://www.aspirantsg.com/is-there-a-sequel-to-the-little-part-1-cafe/
Nesuto
Address: 53 Tras St Singapore 078992 Tras Street, 078992
Opening Hours: Mon – Thu 12:00 P.M. – 9:30 P.M. Fri –
Sat 12:00 P.M. – 10:30 P.M. Sun 12:00 P.M. – 5:30 P.M.
Official Website: https://www.dear-nesuto.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dear.nesuto/
Nearest MRT: Tanjong Pagar
Following
the success of their phenomenal choux puffs back in SHUU by KOKI Tamagoyaki,
pastry chef Alicia Wong desired the creation of a series of dessert mused by
her choux puffs. With the birth of Nesuto, the talented pastry chef finally
realized her dream of having a home built to house some of her finest
Japanese-French inspired desserts. You may go ahead and read the full review
here: https://www.misstamchiak.com/nesuto/
Parallel Specialty Coffee
Address: 1 Raffles Place, B1-34, Singapore 048616
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 7:30 A.M. – 9:30 P.M.
Official Website: https://www.burpple.com/parallel
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parallelsingapore/
Nearest MRT: Raffles Place
Going for the Superstar
Bowl, it is also one of the more basic variants of acai bowls here that would
be a crowd pleaser as it comes with bananas, blueberries, granola, sunflower
seeds and chia seeds. Unlike some other places serving up acai bowls, the
various nut butter available comes as an add-on at $1 extra rather than being included
by default with the acai bowl. The acai bowl here is notably not overly sweet;
possibly due to the exclusion of nut butter and focuses more on the flavors of
the acai berry with a noticeable tinge of mellow flavor at the end. The other
items all created some contrast; the banana adding a bit of sweetness,
blueberries carried a light tartness and the seeds and granola provided the
crunch amidst the smooth, blended acai that came without icy bits — definitely
had a variety of texture and flavors going on. You may go ahead and read the full
review here: https://jiaksimipng.wordpress.com/2017/08/07/parallel-one-raffles-place/
Salted Caramel Artisan Ice
Cream
Address: 246F Upper Thomson Rd, 574370
Opening Hours: Sun – Thu 12:00 A.M. – 11:00 P.M. Fri –
Sat 12:00 P.M. – 2:00 A.M.
Official Website: https://www.saltedcaramel.sg/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saltedcaramelsg/
Nearest MRT: Marymount
“Salted Caramel”, what comes
to your mind when these words come to mind? ICE CREAM! Since opening its doors
in 2011, Salted Caramel Artisan Ice Cream has been drawing quite a crowd to
their unpretentious parlor located along Upper Thomson Road. Why? Simply
because of the large array of flavours and affordable pricing! You may go ahead and read the full
review here: http://lepakwithyaops.com/salted-caramel-artisan-ice-cream-at-upper-thomson-road-sin-ming/
Seven & Ate Kitchen and Bar
Address: 78 Horne Rd, Singapore 209078
Opening Hours: Tue – Thu, Sun 11:00 A.M. – 10:30 P.M.
Fri – Sat 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 A.M.
Official Website: https://www.burpple.com/seven-ate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sevenate.sg/
Nearest MRT: Lavender
Joining the culinary scene
in Jalan Besar is Seven & Ate, a gastropub along Horne Road. This quaint
gastropub serves up humble café fare, from sandwiches to quinoa bowls. They
also offer a good variety of craft beers, such as Mac’s Three Wolves ($10) and
Peroni ($10.50). Besides craft beers and wines, the gastropub also serves
freshly brewed coffee, such as Iced Black/White ($5/$6), as well as Hot or Iced
Nutella ($6/$7.50). You may go ahead and
read the full review here: https://www.misstamchiak.com/seven-ate/
Sunset Bar - One Farrer Hotel
& Spa
Address: 1 Farrer Park Station Rd, 217562
Opening Hours: Daily 11:00 A.M. – 11:00 P.M.
Official Website: http://www.onefarrer.com/en/dining/sunset-bar.html
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onefarrerhotel/
Nearest MRT: Farrer Park
If you have friends over,
invite them up to the Sunset Bar and grab a drink together while waiting for
the sun to set. The Sunset Bar is truly an idyllic area for you to laze a
beautiful afternoon away. You may go ahead and read the full
review here: http://theshutterwhale.com/blog/2014/12/26/hotel-review-one-farrer-hotel-spa-skyline-studio
Tea Tree Café
Address: 1B Stadium Walk, Singapore 397690
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 11:00 A.M. – 9:30 P.M. Sat –
Sun 10:30 A.M. – 9:30 P.M.
Official Website: https://tea-tree-cafe.com.sg/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teatreecafesg/
Nearest MRT: Stadium
Have you ever imagined the
fertile plant soil is edible for us and have delicious taste? This soil is
fertile enough to grow from the seeds to a small leaf. I try eating it before
and I agree that the taste is delicious. Do you believe me? You may go ahead and read the full
review here: http://dannylovetoeat.blogspot.sg/2014/06/tea-tree-cafe.html
Four Points by Sheraton
Singapore, Riverview: The Best Brew
Address: 382 Havelock Road, Robertson Quay, 169629
Opening Hours: Sun – Thu 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 A.M. Fri –
Sat 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 A.M.
Official Website: http://www.bestbrewsingapore.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fourpointssingapore/
Nearest MRT: Clarke Quay
There are other beer brews
and bites promotion available every fortnight, offering a range of
international brews and delicious snacks and bar bites. The Kirin Beer +
Yakitori Chicken Balls, Max Beer + Korean Grilled Pork with Homemade Kimchi and
Tall Tale Pale Ale + Chicken Rice Ball are priced at $15-16++ each pairing! The
Australian Brewery Pilsner/Pale Ale + Beef Sliders / Panko Crusted Soft Shell
Crab / Spicy Buffalo Wings are offered on a rotational basis at $40.80++ You may go ahead and read the full
review here: http://www.thefoodjournal.com.sg/2016/08/best-brew-four-points-sheraton/
The Café by The Cake Shop
Address: 8 Somapah Rd, Singapore 486041
Opening Hours: Mon – Sat 9:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M.
Official Website: https://www.thecakeshop.com.sg/the-cafe/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecakeshop.com.sg/
Nearest MRT: Expo
A place for yummilicious
fare! Be smitten with our tantalising light bites with sweet and savoury
options. Choose from our finger-licking comfort food, irresistible local
delights and healthy alternatives depending on your mood which to embrace! You may go ahead and read the full
review here: https://www.thecakeshop.com.sg/the-cafe/
The Club Street Social
Address: 5 Gemmill Ln, Singapore 069261
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 A.M. – Sat
11:00 A.M. – 12:00 A.M. Sun 11:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Official Website: https://www.clubstreetsocial.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clubstreetsocial/
Nearest MRT: Telok Ayer
The Club Street Social cafe
is technically not on Club Street. I guess “Gemmill Lane Social” does not sound
as snappy. It is however close enough to be visible from the Club Street,
taking up a corner shop space near the open air car park. There is nothing
ostentatious about the place. In fact, some parts of the industrial styled interior
are quite spartan. But there is a certain air of carefree-ness about Club
Street Social, both in its external appearance and interior, which makes it
attractive. You may go ahead and read the full
review here: https://ordinarypatrons.com/2016/12/19/club-street-social-review/
The Dark Gallery
Address: 9 Raffles Boulevard, #01-K5 Millenia Walk, 039596
Opening Hours: 11:00 A.M. – 9:30 P.M.
Official Website: https://thedarkgallery.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoverthedark/
Nearest MRT: Esplanade
The Dark Gallery presents a
treasury of discoveries on the canvas of chocolate. A journey around the
world Connecting with the purest origins Preserving the quality of the craft To
unravel the finest cocoa. We carefully compose chocolate Inspiring a rhapsody
of desserts. A glossary of dark indulgences. An anthology of delicious secrets.
The Dark Gallery invites you to Open your senses. Discover the Dark. You may go ahead and read the full
review here: http://thirtythree.com.sg/brand-darkgallery.html
The Prodigal Son Café
Address: 625 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 9, #01-112, 560625
Opening Hours: Thu – Tue 10:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Official Website: https://www.prodigalroasters.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prodigalroasters/
Nearest MRT: Tai Seng
The not-so-good news, the
second outlet is as ulu as their sister outlet, some 10-ish minutes of walking
time from the nearest Tai Seng MRT station.
“Is it located within some industrial building?”, that’s the first thing
that came across my mind when I saw their location on Google Maps. It turned
out that they had taken over the space once occupied by My Sister Bakes (that’s
the name of a cafe by the way), in the old housing estate. You may go ahead and read the full
review here: http://danielfooddiary.com/2018/02/23/prodigalcafe/
The Tuckshop
Address: 403 Guillemard Rd, Singapore 399795
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 5:00 P.M. – 12:00 P.M. Sat –
Sun 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
Official Website: http://www.thetuckshop.com.sg/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thetuckshopsingapore/
Nearest MRT: Dakota
There really is something
for everyone here; for beer-lovers, five locally brewed Archipelago craft beers
on draught ($12 a pint), bottled artisan beers from Italy ($13 to $24) and
bottled beers from around the world ($13 to $24) including Badger Golden Champion
500ml ($16). There are flavoured English and Swedish ciders as well as more
traditional ones like Aspall Premier Cru 500ml ($18). The wines, mostly
Italian, are exclusive to The Tuckshop and are excellent value at around $50 to
$70 a bottle. We tried the house Prosecco and the house red, La Casetta Rossa
(both $11 a glass, $50 a bottle). There are 18 whiskies plus other spirits on
the menu, and cocktails ($18) such as the nutty Chendolicious – a mix of rum,
gula melaka syrup and coconut milk. You
may go ahead and read the full review here: https://expatliving.sg/bar-review-the-tuckshop-in-geylang-singapore/
Tolido’s Espresso Nook
Address: #01-63, Crawford Ln, Block 462, 190462
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 8:00 A.M. – 6:30 P.M. Sat –
Sun 9:00 A.M. – 6:30 P.M.
Official Website: https://www.burpple.com/tolidos-espresso-nook
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tolidosnook/
Nearest MRT: Lavender
Tolido's Espresso Nook is a casual and cosy
café serving great artisan coffee paired with fresh food ranging from all-day
breakfast to pasta and much more. They strongly believe in their food and
drinks to be made with the love, passion and attention they deserve. Everything
is individually prepared and nothing is instant with frills or pretense. You may
go ahead and read the full review here: https://www.theentertainerme.com/outlets/tolido-s-espresso-nook/detail?m=6823&o=11926&savings=
Two Wheels Good Cafe
Address: 61 Jurong West Central 3, 648330
Opening Hours: Daily 6:00 A.M. – 11:00 P.M.
Official Website: https://www.jurongpoint.com.sg/store/132/two-wheels-good
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Two-Wheels-Cafe/1802641386667680
Nearest MRT: Boon Lay
If you are staying in the
West, especially around Jurong Point, you are so fortunate! Two Wheels Good is
a new bicycle-themed café (just outside Boon Lay Station) that serves an
extensive range of affordable local food. Also, they have really cheap beers
for you to pair with your food. Why weren’t they around when I was still in
NTU? It’s really very student-friendly (Students can afford a decent meal here
– less than five bucks). So, if you are having a major craving for local eats,
Two Wheels Good is the place to get your cravings fixed. You
may go ahead and read the full review here: http://sgcafehopping.blogspot.sg/2017/09/new-two-wheels-good-bicycle-themed-cafe.html
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