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July14
Monica Pitrelli
TIONG BAHRU BAKERY
56 Eng Hoon Street, #01-07
6220 3430
tiongbahrubakery.com
I’VE BEEN A FAN SINCE:
mid-2012,
when I was eating my way across town
in the name of research for a story on
bakeries.
I ORDER:
the “Magic” ($6.50), an aptly
named drink of two parts coffee and one
part steamed milk (a flat white in reverse? a slightly bloated piccolo latte?), plus
a loaf of sourdough to munch on during the walk home.
I KEEP GOING BACK BECAUSE:
although it’s loud, it’s packed, and carting a
baby stroller through that ingenious, centre-pivoting door gets you death looks
from a fair share of the customers, it’s worth it for the
Kouign-amann
($3.50)
– an impossible-to-pronounce (it’s like something like “queen ahman”, which I
say really fast and low while pointing) Breton cake that is one of the best things
I’ve ever eaten. It’s not flashy, it’s not covered in almonds or chocolate, but it
kills all the other pastries, each of which is fabulous in its own right.
Runners-up:
Here is a list of close
seconds.
Blackbird Café
#01-01A The Luxe,
6 Handy Road
6337 3448 | blackbird.com.sg
Common Man Coffee
Roasters
22 Martin Road
6836 4695
commonmancoffeeroasters.com
Costa Coffee
313@Somerset
6636 9774
costacoffee.com.sg
Nylon Coffee Roasters
4 Everton Park, #01-40
6220 2300 | nyloncoffee.sg
Sarnies
136 Telok Ayer Street
6224 6091 | sarniescafe.com
The Pantry
75 Loewen Road
6474 0441
thepantrycookeryschool.com
The Plain Café
50 Craig Road
6225 4387 | theplain.com.sg
Toby’s Estate
8 Rodyk Street
6636 7629
tobysestate.com.sg
Yahava Koffee Works
4 Jalan Gelenggang
6554 7080 | yahava.sg
Amy Greenburg
KITH
7 Rodyk Street, #01-28
Robertson Quay
6341 9407 | kith.com.sg
I’VE BEEN A FAN SINCE:
a year ago.
I ORDER:
a simple, no-frills iced black coffee with
soymilk ($5 for a large) and a tuna, double-cheddar
toastie ($6); the freshly squeezed orange-and-carrot
juice ($6.50) is excellent too.
I KEEP GOING BACK BECAUSE:
“Kith” literally means “familiar friends,
neighbours and relatives” – a fitting name, given its sociable, kid- and dog-
friendly atmosphere. As it’s one of the neighbourhood’s best cafés for coffee,
I’m sure to run into an acquaintance or two who live in or around the quays; it’s
an ideal spot for couples and families to casually convene and catch up over a
cup of joe. Kith’s laid-back, riverside setting and outdoor seating – perfect for
people-watching – combined with its reasonably priced, fuss-free menu and
deliciously brewed coffee, makes for a perfect Sunday morning.