#15 Dean & DeLuca Review

Dean & DeLuca is a cafe located at Orchard Central. The layout in Orchard Central is a tad confusing, but you should be able to search for the cafe easily when you are at the fourth floor of the building.

Dean & DeLuca also has a retail section in their cafe, where they sell a wide variety of products (you name it, they've got it).

I have visited the cafe twice (once around tea-time on a weekday afternoon, another during a weekend night). The cafe wasn't too crowded on both occasions.

The Rainbow Cake ($7.50) was definitely one of their more popular products. The second time when I dropped by the cafe, it was sold out.

Upon taking my first bite of the Rainbow Cake, I realised why it was so popular. It was surely one of the best I've tasted. The layers in the cake was so well constructed and each layer consists of a different taste (the cafe uses different fruit extracts/flavourings in each individual layer).

The cream frosting doesn't taste too heavy as well.

The Red Velvet Cake ($8.00) was also an item not to be missed (even though I will choose the Rainbow Cake over any of their pastries).

The Red Velvet Cake was moist in their layers and the cream cheese frosting doesn't overpowers the taste of the cake.

The service in Dean & DeLuca was acceptable, with service crew actively clearing the tables.

Also to note, Dean & DeLuca serves main courses, side dishes and other desserts as well. So, you could drop by the cafe anytime of the day and grab yourself something good!

Dean & DeLuca
181 Orchard Road
#04-23/24
Orchard Central, Level 4
S(238896)

Opening Hours
Mon - Sun: 10:00am - 10:00pm

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#14 Pacamara Boutique Coffee Roasters Review

Pacamara Boutique Coffee Roasters is a new cafe that opened just weeks ago at Upper Thomson Road. In fact, the brightly lit cafe had already caught my attention even before it opens it's door when the public bus service I took passed by the area somewhere around mid-October.

A wooden standing board outside the cafe

I arrived at the cafe around 12.30pm on a busy Sunday afternoon. There was already a handful of customers lingering outside the cafe for a seat and we were advised to leave a name and contact number on a waiting list.

Within the next ten minutes, the table was ready and we were told to place our order first.

Menu to die for with such nice typography

Prior to the visit, we had done some research online and found some reviews of "must-try" food dishes. That said, we went ahead and asked the waiter for recommendations.

"Truffle Benedict and Salmon Royale are the more popular choices for brunch".

So we went ahead and ordered the two items.

Fully Packed

At the same time, we were told that the wait for the food could take an hour. I looked around and saw that the cafe was totally packed! However, since we were not in a rush for time in the relaxing Sunday afternoon, we didn't mind the wait.

We were then ushered to sit at the table directly in front of the kitchen. As the seats were rather limited, we had to share the table with another group of customers. This was also the moment when we discovered the reason for the wait.

The kitchen has only 2 chefs, 1 of them even have to plate the dishes.

Truffle Benedict and Salmon Royale

So exactly after an hour of wait, with our stomach growling, the food arrived! Presentation wise, they were fabulous.

The Salmon Royale ($18) was good. There was a generous portion of smoked salmon served on top of the toast. I also loved the asparagus and spinach as they were well-cooked.

Some of the poached eggs were however slightly overdone/undercooked (keyword - "slightly"). That said, I loved the dish.

On the other hand, the truffle hollandaise sauce of the Truffle Benedict ($18) tasted really good as well. The combination of truffle and the hollandaise sauce was pretty amazing!

Service at Pacamara Boutique Coffee Roasters was acceptable. The handsome waiter at the cashier counter had warned all customers of the waiting time beforehand, so if you choose to wait, don't ever complain and show your displeasure to the working staff (I've witness some customers showing terrible attitude to the waiters. One of them didn't even volunteer to move the dish of pancake that was smack in between the table for sharing out of place for the waiter to place another dish when he was clearly holding onto a new plate of food and having difficulties reaching out to clear space for another plate).

So, if you are those who can't really wait too long for food, or if you plan to visit the cafe together with your family, choose a better timing or approach the staff to enquire how long it takes for the food to arrive.

Do note that the last order for brunch ends at 2:30pm.

Pacamara Boutique Coffee Roasters
185 Upper Thomson Road
S(574333)

Opening Hours
Tue - Sun: 11:00am - 11:00pm
(Closed on Monday)

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#13 NOM (No Other Meaning) - Bistro & Bakery Review

NOM (No Other Meaning) - Bistro & Bakery is a cafe located at MacPherson Community Club. In fact, if you happen to pass by the Community Club, you would have most probably caught attention of the cafe's outdoor seating area (as well as their huge signboard!).

I visited the cafe at around late afternoon during a weekend. Surprisingly, it was rather cozy and not too crowded. You can choose the dine in the indoor area or choose the outdoor area (which has more greenery and the background music that was playing was comparably softer compared to the indoor area).

NOM cafe offers quite a huge range of selections ranging from Light side dishes, Pizzas, Main Course (consisting of Burgers, Fish & Chips, Ribs and Steak) to Desserts. They also offers an 'All Day Breakfast' menu.

Drinks wise, they have coffee (duh!), a range of teas, beers and chocolate.

Oh! And before I move on, they do not charge any additional Service Charge or GST. (*Punch fist in the air*)

I ordered the Iced Mocha ($3.90) and it was rather well executed.

The top layer of whipped cream with the drizzle of chocolate syrup and cocoa powder was a perfect combination with the coffee.

The Iced Latte ($3.90) however was just alright! The coffee could have been stronger.

Introducing the main cast, Salted Caramel Rainbow Cake ($7.90)! The cake that can be seen posted by Instagrammers. They have another different variations on that day, which is the Chocolate Rainbow Cake.

Of course, judging by its looks, the rainbow cake was yummy enough already! But when I took the first bite (which I can't bear to do so even after taking tons of pictures of the cake), I literally saw a rainbow appear in front of my eyes.

It was really delicious. The salted caramel buttercream wasn't too sweet nor too thick and the rainbow sponge itself was pretty dense. Overall, an item not-to-be-missed!

The Fries ($2.90) was also worthy for a mention.

Service at NOM was really good as well. The waiters and waitresses were attentive and kept a lookout for you even though you may be seated at the outdoor area.

Last but not least, I would certainly recommend you to visit NOM if you haven't drop by the cafe yet.  Next up, I would love to try their Main Course items as well as their Pizzas.

On a side note, do check out their instagram page as they will be regularly posting updates of any private events happening in the cafe throughout the week which might lead to a closure of the cafe in the afternoon on certain days.

NOM - Bistro & Bakery
400 Paya Lebar Way
Macpherson Community Club, Level 1
S(379131)

Opening Hours
Mon - Sun: 11:00am - 11:00pm

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[Instagrammer's Visit #3 - @shareroll] ~ Whisk Cafe

Next for the 'Instagrammer's Visit' series, we welcome Cheryl (@shareroll) to contribute her review of Whisk Cafe. 

A couple of days ago, I visited the Whisk Café with one of my girlfriends Yuting to celebrate the start of my well-deserved Recess Week Break (YIPEE!) Located at Tiong Baru, it is a relatively new family-run café that has made its appearance only a couple of months ago.

What really attracted me to pay this café a visit was its crisp, clean white interior (I have a thing for whiteness hehe!). We picked the window seat at a cozy little corner, and were welcomed with the view of the stretch of Tiong Baru shop houses.

Every table was meticulously decorated with a tiny cup of flower, which not only added to the ambiance of the café, but serves as good props for taking Instagram worthy photos (perfect for an Instagram addict like me HAHAHA!).

We ordered pastries, and according to the café owner, these pastries were all hand-made by them (WOW)! They were generally to my liking as they are not the extremely over-the-top-sweet kind of pastries.

The strawberry sponge cake ($7) was alright. Nothing particularly special or great about it.

Their carrot cake ($7) though, which was highly recommended by the café owners, was really good!! Soft and moist with bits of crunchy fruits and nuts, it surely lived up to the recommendation. (The tiny carrot on the cake is really cute too! SO YAY!) It is definitely worth a try!

Another one of my favorite will be the Lemon Meringue Tart ($5.50). It was a good balance of flavor between sweet and lemony-sour. Coupled with the smooth and creamy meringue, it is a perfect high-tea snack. (Although it could have been bigger; it was really quite small HEHE!) ONE IS DEFINITELY NOT ENOUGH!

Last on the list would be the macarons ($2.50 each). We ordered the lemon, earl grey and matcha macaron. Crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside, it was pretty good! My favorite would be the earl grey and matcha macarons!

Overall, the Whisk Café is a really nice cozy place for afternoon tea and long chats with friends. They serve coffee and croissants as well, although we didn’t get to try it. Would I go back? YES! Definitely!

Whisk Café Singapore 
58 Seng Poh Road
#01-15
Singapore 160058

Tues-Thurs: 9am-8pm
Sat-Sun: 9am-10pm

Want to follow more of Cheryl's cafe hopping journey? Be sure to follow her instagram - @shareroll!

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[RECIPE] How to Make DIY Mushroom Miso Soup Flavour Instant Noodles (Singapore Edition)

I came across the viral Facebook post by serious eats "The Food Lab: Make Your Own Just-Add-Hot-Water Instant Noodles (and Make Your Coworkers Jealous)".

The idea was oh-so-amazing, but I have found out that several items used in the recipe could not be easily found in Singapore. Hence, inspired from the post, I will post easy DIY instant noodles every now and then which consist of ingredients which can be easily purchased from Singapore's supermarkets. Which I've thus decided to label the edition as How to Make your own DIY Instant Noodles (Singapore Edition).

To kick start this edition, we start off with something really simple to prepare but yet really delicious.

How to Make DIY Mushroom Miso Soup Flavour Instant Noodles (Singapore Style)

Preparation Time:

10 Minutes

MAIN INGREDIENTS:

Ikea Glass Jug ($1.90)

Tea Tree Mushrooms ($2.00)

Instant Miso Soup (Packet of 5 from Daiso for $2.00)

Organic Udon ($3.90)

Spring Onions/Scallions

The last time I checked in October 2014, Ikea Glass Jug costs only $1.90. For the noodles, I have opted in for an healthier choice of Organic Udon which costs $3.90 in retail Giant supermarkets. Of course, you could use any other brands of noodles which you prefer. The bottled Teatree Mushroom can be purchased in most retail supermarkets as well and lastly, the miso soup base was from Daiso.

STEP BY STEP:

• Cook the noodles
• Placed them in the glass jug
• Topped it off with a handful of Teatree Mushroom
• Garnish it with Spring Onions or Scallions

Keep it in the refrigerator. If you are intending to consume it in school or at work, remember to bring along the packet of Daiso Miso Soup base, as well as the packet of dried tofu and seaweed included in the packet.

When you are ready to consume your instant noodles, open the packet of Miso Soup base as well as the dried seasonings and toss them on top of the noodles. It should look something like this:

Last but not least, add boiling water from a hot water dispenser, kettle or water cooler. Close the lid and wait for a few minutes. 

Stir it around a little after opening the lid and there you have it! Your DIY Mushroom Miso Soup Flavour Instant Noodles with items which can be easily purchased in Singapore.

Remember to share this post with your friends and keep a look out for the next How To Make Your Own DIY Instant Noodles (Singapore Edition).

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#12 Hatter Street Review

Hatter Street is just like a gem located in the neighbourhood estate of Kovan (while some of you may challenge that it's Hougang instead). The cafe is located within a walking distance from Kovan MRT Station.

The interior of the cafe was beautifully decorated with wall decals and different themes of furnitures.

As I venture deeper into the shop, I was greeted by the sight of Frozen's Anna & her sister, Elsa.

Customers could place their order at the cashier located at the display counter which includes some specialities and pastries.

That said, the item that caught my eyes were the "waffles" that was written on the wall at the side of the shop!

The Pandan Ice Cream Waffle with Gula Melaka ($8.90) is the first option from the list of waffles and is certainly the one that sounds the most interesting.

The waffles is crispy and moist in the inside and the portion served was just right. In fact, this waffles should definitely be named as one of the top few waffles in Singapore! The Pandan Ice Cream was rich in flavour as well.

Most importantly, the pairing of Gula Melaka totally brought this dish up to another level! Even though I am not a fan of Gula Melaka, the dressing used by Hatter Street tasted rather special and complemented the waffles and ice cream really well! Amazing!

I will definitely drop by the cafe again to taste their signature pastries and desserts.

Oh yes! The service by the waitresses in the cafe deserved an incredible mention as well. Have you been to a cafe whereby the service staff greets you upon your arrival and thanked you for your visit when you leave the cafe?

Hatter Street
212 Hougang Road
#01-333
S(530212)

Opening Hours
Tues - Sun: 1:00pm - 10:00pm

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[Instagrammer's Visit #2 - @lkkben] ~ Strictly pastry

Up next, for the 'Instagrammer's Visit' series, we have invited Ben (@lkkben) to contribute his review!

Strictly pastry, located along Joo Chiat road, opened earlier this year, is what I call a "boutique pastry shop", where no other pastry shop can compare with them in terms of the overall experience like interior design, window display and even the look of their pastries are way cooler than the others.

Their signature pastry will be "Ugly Sue", it may not look very presentable like the rest but it's taste heavenly good! I prefer not to explain what ingredients do their have but I'm sure this meringue is a crowd pleaser.

Strictly pastry also serves up some delightful cupcakes and each flavour comes with their own name, so having a chocolate cupcake or blueberry cupcake is too cliché, over in Strictly Pastry, you should order a "Gery", "Ada" or "Morita"(the friendly staff are more than willing to explain the flavours for their cupcakes to you).

And the overall experience is what I'm looking at, so for Strictly Pastry, they have just a few sewing machine turned table for customers to sit and enjoy their pastry, cupped with some local teas or even Song Fang tea from Shanghai, it works perfectly well together. 

U guess there are times you just want to have some quiet moments in the afternoon or evening to enjoy your pastry and some time. So why not check out this lovely place and who knows? You will love it? 

Strictly Pastry 
267 Joo Chiat Road 
Singapore 427521

Mon: 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Wed: 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Thu - Fri: 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sat - Sun: 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Thank you Ben your contribution! Remember to follow Ben's instagram - @lkkben! 

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[Instagrammer's Visit #1 - @lovethekisses] ~ On The Table

We will be starting a new series on CAFFEINSG called 'Instagrammer's Visit', where we will feature cafe reviews by popular instagrammers.

To kick start the brand new series, we have invited Wenhui (@lovethekisses) to be the first instagrammer to contribute her cafe review!

2 weeks ago, Windy and I checked out this relatively new cafe called On The Table, opened by the brains behind Lola's Cafe. Food here's really similar to the ones at Lola's so we enjoyed it a lot! It is so much more spacious and quiet here too.

Crispy Honey Wings (S$9) - these have become one of my favourite wings ever since Lola's because they are really so crispy and tender at the same time. I love the honey and spices that add on a different texture as well as a mixture of tastes to the wings.

Seafood Aglio Olio (S$16) - linguine with squid, prawns, chilli and garlic. The pasta's of the right softness and somehow it doesn't have the 'typical' aglio olio taste to it but we actually loved it this way. Very light but flavourful too, they could probably do with more squid though hehe.

Ultimate Croissant (S$13) - butter croissant with honey-glazed bacon, ham, scrambled egg, mayo and cheddar cheese. I'm on a croissant and scrambled eggs craze recently so I'll definitely order if they are on the menu. The croissant's huge with a flaky and crispy exterior, the egg is creamy and moist and they go so well with the bacon and ham. I actually love how the mayo and cheese help to enhance the flavour of the dish too (yes, coming from someone who hates the two!).

On The Table's in my Top 10 cafes list now hehe, I'll be back soon for more! They serve really good ice-cream too I heard, but we didn't try it.

On The Table
118 Pasir Panjang Road
Singapore 118541

Tues - Fri: 8:00am - 10:00pm
Sat & Sun: 10:00am - 10:00pm

Thank you Wenhui for your contribution! Remember to follow Wenhui's instagram - @lovethekisses! 

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[Overseas Edition] PHUKET - Kopitiam by Wilai

Kopitiam by Wilai is located in Phuket Old Town at 18 Talang Road, Amphoe Muang Phuket. The cafe is beautiful designed with nostalgia photo frames, wardrobes and Chinese decorations.

Phuket Old Town has quite a lot of cafes all situated in that particular area. However, the decor of Kopitiam by Wilai stood out along the row of shophouses located there. The place was not too crowded during the weekday's lunchtime when I patronised the cafe, which makes it a cozy environment to enjoy your lunch together by yourself or a group of friends.

The cafe also offers an extensive range of affordable options.

Food, as mentioned, was inexpensive. Yet, the quality of the food in the cafe far exceeds the price.

The seafood thai vermicelli salad was beautifully plated with a generous portion of prawns and squids.

The Chicken Massaman Curry was also a must-try in the cafe!

People in Thailand were generally very nice, but the service I've experienced in this cafe was way beyond what was expected. One of my friends actually paid more for the price of a mineral water and left the shop. Two minutes later, while we were in fact quite a distance away from the cafe, the cashier actually came running out of the shop and passed her back the change.

So, with such good food and service; there's no doubt this cafe has generated quite a handful of positive reviews online!

Kopitiam by Wilai
18 Thalang Road
Mueang Phuket District
Phuket 83000, Thailand

Opening Hours
Mon - Sat: 11:00am - 10:00pm

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[Overseas Edition] BANGKOK - Vanilla Cafe

Located at 53 Ekkamai Soi 12, Sukhumvit Soi 63, Vanilla Cafe is a lovely cafe in Vanilla Gardens which serves fusion Japanese-Italian styled cuisine.

Prior to the trip, I have actually emailed them regarding my reservation and the request was attended promptly. Thumbs up for such good service overseas!

The cafe has 3 levels and each level was decorated with vintage items and books. The first floor of the cafe however was just a counter as well as the payment cashier. The cafe also sells their own merchandises, like candles, etc. which are awesomely classy looking!

The Spicy Spaghetti with Crispy Pork Knuckle was an item not to be missed!

The Pork Katsu Udon on the other hand, which was served in a small stove, was so delicious.

The stock was in fact one of the best I've ever tasted! Not too sweet, nor was it too salty. We found out that the chef had used radish to produce the sweet soup stock as there was huge chunks of radish and carrots in the soup itself!

Overall, Vanilla Cafe is definitely one of the must-visit cafes in Bangkok!

Vanilla Cafe
53 Ekkamai Soi 12
Sukhumvit Soi 63
10110, Thailand

Opening Hours
Mon - Sun: 10:00am - 11:00pm

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INTERVIEW WITH: Purr Cat Cafe Club (Bangkok)

CAFFEINSG is so privilege to be able to have an interview with one of the founder of Purr Cat Cafe Club. If you are unsure of the cafe or haven't heard of it, you can read our review of this amazing cat cafe located in Bangkok here.

Without any further ado, let us start with the interview.


May I have your name and how are you related to Purr Cat Cafe Club?

My name is Sathana Songprasert. I'm one of the founders and CEO at Purr Car Cafe Club.


How did you get started with Purr Cat Cafe Club? What sparks the idea of opening a cat cafe?

The cat cafe began with my sister and her friend’s passion in cats. At that time, there were no such business in Bangkok at all. I thus foresee an excellent combination in a pet business fused with leisure activities of people in Thailand as the concept of the combination is a completely fresh startup for both business owners and Thai customers.


How many cats are there currently?

Around 30 cats.


Are there a lot of customers from overseas who visited the cafe?

Yes, we have a lot of customers from overseas. They come from many countries especially Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, Russia, Hong Kong, Korea, etc.


Other than desserts, any plans to include more food items in the menu?

Maybe not. As we have a lot of cats in the cafe, their fur might drop off easily if customers leave their food on the table for a long time.


Any future plans or expansion of the cafe?

Yes! But not for the cafe, we have plans to build a cat hotel on the second floor of the building soon.

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#11 Jones the Grocer Review

Jones the Grocer has 3 outlets around Singapore. The outlet I am reviewing in this blog post will be  for the one located at Mandarin Gallery.

The cafe is located alongside many cafes and restaurants in the mall.

Jones 'Club' Sandwich ($13.50), only available during weekends brunch special, is a must-try item. It consists of a huge piece of grilled chicken, avocado, fried egg, bacon, lettuce. Taste wise, absolutely delicious! The portion of the sandwich is relatively big, so I would suggest sharing the item between your partner or friends.

For dessert, I had their Lemon Meringue Tart, which was both good looking and tasty.

The lemon custard was executed perfectly while the crust itself was crispy and spot on. Needless to say, the meringue was light and airy. A stunning pastry, I would say.

After your meal, you can also browse the store for more groceries ranging from wines to condiments.

Jones the Grocer
333a Orchard Road
Level 4 #21-23
Mandarin Gallery

Opening Hours
Mon - Sun: 9:00am - 11:00pm

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[Overseas Edition] 5 Cafes to visit in Bangkok

New cafes are always popping out in Bangkok every now and then. Not to mention, the cafes in Bangkok are all neatly and nicely decorated.

If you are planning for a trip to Bangkok anytime soon, or even in the future, check out our pick of 5 cafes to visit in Bangkok!

Simply Basic Coffee Shop 
2/2 Phetchaburi, Thanon Phetchaburi, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand

A cafe located at Phetchaburi 15 Alley in Ratchathewi just a ten minutes walk away from The Platinum Fashion Mall, the cafe offers simple meal items for a tea break session before or after your shopping spree.

Simply Basic Coffee Shop also offers snacks and tidbits neatly placed in baskets by the side of the entrance.

Have done a review about the cafe here: Simply Basic Coffee Shop 

Mr. Jones' Orphanage
2nd Floor, Siam Center, Rama 1 Road, Bangkok, 10330 Thailand

You will certainly love this cafe as it is probably one of the most beautiful bear themed cafe, located in Siam Center. The cafe was decorated with teddy bears, lots and lots of teddy bears!

The cafe serves a huge variety of reasonably priced cakes, drinks and desserts. Most importantly, there are tons of seatings available in the cafe as well.

Purr Cat Cafe Club

63 Soi Sukhumvit 53, Sukhumvit Rd., Khlongtunnua, กรุงเทพมหานคร 10110, Thailand

Purr Cat Cafe Club has two different areas. One for customers who are afraid of cats to dine in and the other section which is the main playing area where you can dine and play with the cats at the same time.

The cafe offers a range of desserts and drinks where you could enjoy with the accompany of cute tamed cats!

Have done a review about the cafe here: Purr Cat Cafe Club 

Vanilla Cafe
53 Ekkamai Soi 12, Sukhumvit Soi 63, 10110, Thailand

This lovely cafe serves fusion Japanese-Italian styled cuisine which serves food with higher standard compared to many other Japanese restaurants.

Apart from food, the cafe also sells their own merchandises, like candles, etc. which are awesomely classy looking! If you are wondering why to consume Japanese and Italian food in Thailand, try the food and you will know the reason for naming this cafe in this list.

Have done a review about the cafe here: Vanilla Cafe 

Greyhound Cafe
3rd Floor, Siam Center, Rama 1 Road, Bangkok, 10330 Thailand

Certainly one of the more popular cafes in Bangkok! They have a few branches in Bangkok and will be opening another one in Central World in April.

Greyhound Cafe serves fusion Thai-Western cuisine and have ranked up several positive comments online. Even though they might be slightly more pricey compared to other cafes, the cafe has since attracted visitors from overseas, especially so for their famous chicken wings.

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#10 Wheeler's Yard Review

Wheeler's Yard, located at 28 Lorong Ampas, is a bicycle garage and cafe. They can be easily recognised by the popular mandatory shot of their blue 'Wheeler's Yard' garage door by many instagrammers.

The cafe is just a ten minutes walk away from Balestier Plaza. In fact, for those of you studying at Curtin Singapore, the cafe is located opposite the campus, across a river.

I've seen many reviews online about Wheeler's Yard, some positive, some negative. Personally, I had a great experience there. The cafe wasn't too crowded and they have ample seats both indoor and outdoor.

I've decided to pick the outdoor seats because the indoor area was a little too cold.

The cafe serves All-day breakfast, Pasta, Mains, Pies and Burgers. Drinks wise, they have a wide variety for you to choose from, ranging from Beers to Coffee.

I ordered the Chicken Yard Burger ($13.90), served with french fries. To be honest, the burger was really well done. The chicken patty was juicy with every bite and together with the caramelised onions, they made a perfect combination. The buns were slightly toasted as well.

As there isn't any service charge, you will have to collect the food yourself when they are ready. Most importantly though, the wait for the food wasn't that long. In fact, they were ready in less than 20 minutes (perhaps it may be because I visited the cafe during dinner time on a weekday).

Nonetheless, I would say that the food and the atmosphere of the cafe itself were definitely worth the value.

I understand that the cafe used to close at 7pm in the past and they have recently extended their opening hours to 8pm. Last order is at 7.30pm though. Personally, I felt that it was still a little too early; perhaps the cafe could open till late night during Friday and Saturday?

Do also check out their Facebook page for any information in regards to their opening hours as they might be closed for some private events during certain days of the week. If not, you could ring them up to ask about the business hours.

Wheeler's Yard
28 Lor Ampas
S(328781)

Opening Hours:
Mon - Sun: 11:00 - 20:00

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[Overseas Edition] BANGKOK - Purr Cat Cafe Club

Purr Cat Cafe Club is a cat cafe located at Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok.

Upon arrival at the cafe, I found out that it was split into two different areas. One for customers who are afraid of cats to dine in and the other section which is the main playing area where you can dine and play with the cats at the same time.

Before you step into the main playing area, all customers were required to clean and disinfect their hands and change to footwear that the cafe has provided. Also, each customer will be presented with a sheet of paper which contains several rules that one have to abide to in the playing area.

Moving to food, Purr Cat Cafe Club serves coffee and desserts. Their food are affordably priced between 60 baht - 150 baht (roughly between SGD$2.30 - $6).

I ordered the Banoffee Pie (partially because this particular dessert was beautifully drawn on their menu).

A Banoffee Pie is an English dessert pie made from bananas, cream and toffee from boiled condensed milk, either on a pastry base or one made from crumbled biscuits and butter. The pie which Purr Cat Cafe served had used Oreo cookies crumble as the pastry base. Taste wise, it was great; in fact, one of the best banana dessert which I've tasted thus far.

Service provided was top-notched as well. The waitresses would not actually mind how many food items you planned to order and were really polite in attending to customers' needs.

The cafe however, is located quite a distance away from the city area. As such, I would recommend travelling to this lovely cat cafe via the taxi.

That been said, some taxi drivers are not really clear of the place as well! Hence, I would advise you to seek help from the people around (especially those who are working at shops or restaurants around the area). I am sure they will be glad to help you with your enquiry as most of them would have heard of this cat cafe and at the same time providing you with directions on how to reach the place.

Location of the cafe:


We have also done a short interview with one of the owners of Purr Cat Cafe Club! Click here!

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