Park Bench Deli is proof that you never rest on your laurels, no matter how popular you may be. The American-inspired deli has undergone three different iterations since opening its doors at Telok Ayer some seven years ago.
Its most recent transformation is its most drastic thus far, transforming the deli from a casual sandwich shop to a full sit-down experience complete with cozy booths and intimate lighting.
Singapore’s cafe scene is alive and bustling, with new joints and eateries popping up every month. September Coffee coincidentally opened its doors in the month of September and has already managed to garner throngs of customers at its premises along Southbridge Road in Chinatown.
Do you believe in second chances? Former air stewardess and founder of Whisking Bakes, Chanel, certainly made good use of hers when she struck out on her own after the pandemic claimed her job. The home-based business has grown tremendously since its inception in May 2020, even moving into a permanent space on Crawford Lane to sell the world’s first orh nee tart balls, among other taro-themed baked goods.
Aesthetic, minimalist cafes are having their moment, and I’m here for it. Named for its exact location, 51 Tras in Tanjong Pagar is a self-proclaimed “creative space” that brings together several local, artisanal F&B brands under one roof. Making it somewhat of a godsend for hipster cafe-hoppers who can never decide which new space to check off their ever-growing list.
Remember when the words “hipster cafe” used to mean a cozy space fitted with eclectic furnishings and hand-drawn wall illustrations, that serves specialty coffee from a corner of the heartlands? Tolido’s Espresso Nook may not be re-inventing brunch, but it’s still going strong from its outpost at Crawford Lane in Lavender.
When you’re a dairy fan hearing the words “Hokkaido” and “milk” being used in the same sentence, you know you’re in for a good time. Hokkaido-based Baristart Coffee has been operating at its Tras Street outpost with much popularity since opening in 2019.
You’ve heard of “husband and boyfriend” corners where you can rest your feet at retail stores, but what about an entire cafe for eating and drinking in between shopping bouts? Editor’s Market brings its slow-living philosophy into the dining world with a new F&B venture by the name of Cafe Found.
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