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.
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.
Until today, I still can’t quite wrap my head around what makes a cafe Korean-inspired. Is it the distinctly minimalist interior or a menu that bears a striking resemblance to one of the many scattered across Seoul?
With that said, it’s time to strike another Korean-inspired cafe off the list with today’s visit to NOWAFTER Cafe, a new joint that opened on the third level of Design Orchard this month.
Do you recall when waffle and dessert cafes were all the rage in HDB estates? It’s time to take it back to basics with a visit to Rise, a not-so-hidden dessert joint in Potong Pasir that’s selling fresh waffles, gelato, and artisanal cakes.
It’s refreshing to venture out of town and explore heartland cafes for a change. Sin & Savage Bakehouse is a little over a year old, having been opened by the team behind Mixsense Private Dining. Located at Stirling Road in Queenstown, Sin & Savage aspires to serve elevated comfort food inspired by the owners’ love of classic flavours.
Singaporeans’ propensity towards the latest viral foods never ceases to amaze me, especially when it’s food that’s… not exactly suited to the current weather. The French American Bakery recently achieved virality for its hot chocolate, which has been drawing steady crowds in spite of the intense heat.
Update 19 Jan 2025: 46 Mittsu has moved to North Canal Road and re-branded to Go Rogue
I have a love-hate relationship with sandos. On one hand, they’re crazy delicious and stuffed to the brim with flavourful ingredients. On the other hand, I’ve never had a sando eating experience that did not end in a handful of ingredients spilling from two slices of bread gallantly holding it all together.
And yet, like after every messy break in between a tumultuous, yet addictive relationship, I find myself going back for more. Today’s trip against better judgement is to 46 Mittsu, a sando kiosk tucked away in Everton Park.
Step aside, minimalist cafes. Cottagecore spaces are here to stay. Cafe Margaret, a popular dessert cafe from Yeonnam-dong, Seoul, has set up shop along Bali Lane in Bugis where the now-defunct Brotherbird Coffeehouse used to be.
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