Urban Folks @ Margaret Market, Queenstown – Aussie-Inspired Cafe Serving Jaffles with an Asian Twist

The Dawson-Queenstown neighbourhood just got a major upgrade in the form of Margaret Market, a refurbished, air-conditioned space fitted with seven local eateries and cafes. One of these is Urban Folks

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Inspired by founder Vernetta Fong’s time as a student in Melbourne, Australia, Urban Folks’ menu has all the trappings of an Australian cafe – namely, jaffles, acai, and coffee. 

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[CLOSED] Paaru Bakery @ Pearl’s Hill Terrace, Chinatown – Fresh Shokupan and Japanese Cakes in an Intimate Kitchen Studio

Update 19 Jan 2025: Paaru Bakery has closed. Visit their sister cafe, Paaru Cafe.

There is something charming about walking into a cozy bakery filled with all types of inviting aromas and goods, picking up a freshly baked loaf, and going about your day. Paaru Bakery is the sister bakery to Paaru Cafe, a hole-in-the-wall, Japanese-style cafe which recently opened at Pearl’s Hill Terrace

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