The Good Cupcakes Company – Singapore’s First and Only 150 Calorie Cupcakes

Pastry lovers who are conscious about their health, you can have your cake and eat it – with The Good Cupcakes Company’s 150-calorie cupcakes, made with a self-invented, no-preservative recipe. 

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Opened in 2020, The Good Cupcakes Company also defies the oft-held stereotype of healthy food being bland and boring, with beautifully-piped decorations in floral and classic themes. The intricate designs of the hand-piped buttercream make you feel like you’re picking flowers in full bloom! 

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[CLOSED] Nico Cafe @ Wheelock Place, Orchard Road – Picturesque Parisian-Inspired Cafe in the Heart of Town

Update 19 Jan 2025: Nico Cafe has closed. 

Orchard Road may be bustling with retail experiences and activities galore, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t offer one or two spots for a brief respite. One of these is Nico Cafe, a floral-themed, Parisian-inspired cafe that offers a mix of decorative drinks and brunchtime bites.

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Located directly outside Marks & Spencer at Wheelock Place, it’s also great for people-watching with its unobstructed views of one of the area’s quieter roads. 

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[CLOSED] Lil’s Taproom & Kitchen Playground @ Sam Leong Road, Jalan Besar – Hidden Craft Beer and Former Home of Hambaobao

Update 19 Jan 2025: Lil’s Taproom has closed.

Burger hunters and craft beer lovers, mark this place as your new hideout. Lil’s Taproom & Kitchen Playground has been around as a gastropub for a fair bit, but recently revamped its burger menu after taking over the reins from HAMBAOBAO, a hawker stall-turned-local burger brand. 

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Tucked away on the third level of Trio Building in Jalan Besar, one would never have guessed this nondescript building would be home to a hidden gem of gastronomic pleasures. 

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Simple Cafe @ Crawford Lane, Lavender – Unpretentious, Taiwanese-Style HDB Cafe with Cozy Vibes

Crawford Lane has no shortage of cozy cafes and eateries, making it one of the go-to neighbourhoods in Lavender for a casual, cafe-hopping experience. Adding to this enclave is Simple Cafe, an unpretentious joint with homely vibes. 

Formerly located at West Coast Drive, Simple Cafe has earned a reputation as a Taiwanese-style cafe. Stepping in, you feel like you are about to play a calefare in a Mandpop music video with the warm lights and soft Mandopop beats playing in the background. 

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