Category Archives: Coffee Joints

Grateful for Relaxing Moments: Flat Whites & Lattes at Cosy Cafes

Posted on April 25, 2022 by bookjunkie

It’s when I feel the most relaxed outside. I like going back to the same places. Cafe Aux Bacchanale and Da Paolo Gastronomia. Familiar friendly faces, good quality and comfy chairs. I do have social anxiety as I imagine many … Continue reading →

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Where We Used Our CDC Vouchers #11: First Time at a New Coffee Joint – Niche Savoureuse

Posted on March 17, 2022 by bookjunkie

We didn’t plan to go here and it was quite a random find. Glad we checked it out. They serve good coffee here which surprised us as it’s rare as most places have coffee that’s acidic & sourish. Reminded us … Continue reading →

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First Time at this Cafe at Thompson: Huggs

Posted on March 7, 2022 by bookjunkie

I’ve been to the branch at Tai Seng but wasn’t impressed. This time however I changed my mind at the Thomson Plaza branch and would revisit. They charge 50 cents for a mug of hot water S$5 for a scoope … Continue reading →

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Back to the Woodshed at Rangoon Road

Posted on June 22, 2015 by bookjunkie

Really nice relaxed vibe here even though I find the coffee a tad bitter. Perhaps I’ll stick to tea next time.

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La Ristrettos

Posted on June 1, 2015 by bookjunkie

Another place that I have been meaning to check out and finally got the company. So glad my cousin trudged all the way with me to Novena Medical Centre and since she has a better sense of direction, she led … Continue reading →

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OTG Coffee

Posted on May 13, 2015 by bookjunkie

We literally stumbled upon this cafe at the Upper Serangoon area. My partner spotted it from the coffeeshop where we were having dinner. It’s another hip little ice cream waffles and coffee cafe located within HDB blocks and we like … Continue reading →

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Pacamara

Posted on May 11, 2015 by bookjunkie

Lovely new brunch place at the Upper Thomson area – Pacamara Boutique Coffee Roasters. Only problem is, it’s very difficult to find a place to park your car. I definitely want to come here again as I found the first … Continue reading →

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Woodshed: New Coffee Place at Rangoon Road

Posted on April 23, 2015 by bookjunkie

I didn’t expect much from the Wood Shed at 204 Rangoon Road, but was impressed. It looks like a furniture store from the outside (I think it probably was) and very tiny, but there’s actually a huge space inside and the … Continue reading →

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Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Posted on March 31, 2015 by bookjunkie

Back to The Coffee Daily for Rainbow cake. I’ve always found the song ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow’ to be very sad. I associate it with losing someone but perhaps there is a bright side and you can find them at … Continue reading →

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Artisan Boulangerie Co. (ABC) at Katong 112

Posted on March 9, 2015 by bookjunkie

Somehow prefer the branch at Vivocity, the pastries seemed fresher there and it was not as crowded. The coffee looks good but I find it a tad bitter.  They do baguette sandwiches best of all and you can’t go wrong … Continue reading →

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Rainbow Birthday Cake at The Coffee Daily

Posted on March 4, 2015 by bookjunkie

The service at The Coffee Daily in Serangoon Gardens is wonderfully warm, and the food quality surprised me too (very good under it’s newest management who keep the cafe open for longer hours). I look forward to coming here again soon. … Continue reading →

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Star Vista: Coffee at Jamaica Blue

Posted on January 18, 2015 by bookjunkie

The iced latte at Jamaica Blue was good (not bitter and comparable to Joe & Dough’s version) and the cafe is air-conditioned with free iced water (not all cafes at at Star Vista, most are outdoors with ceiling fans – … Continue reading →

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Jewel Coffee at Rangoon Road

Posted on January 20, 2014 by bookjunkie

Finally visited Jewel Coffee at Rangoon Road and was surprised to find another famous coffee joint next to it – Liberty Coffee. Had a relaxing time at Jewel as it was spacious and not crowded with very polite people at … Continue reading →

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Tiong Bahru Bakery: Orange Croissant & Latte

Posted on January 19, 2014 by bookjunkie

My idea of what makes a mall good is the availability of a nice cafe with decent coffee and pastries. Lucky for me the Raffles City mall has a Tiong Bahru bakery where I could linger over an orange croissant … Continue reading →

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Iced Latte at Tiong Bahru Bakery (Raffles City)

Posted on September 9, 2013 by bookjunkie

Tiong Bahru Bakery used to be very exclusive when it first popped up at a remote corner in the old Singapore estate, Tiong Bahru. A real French Cafe, finally. But now that it has a second branch I’m glad it’s … Continue reading →

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7 Favourite Cafes in Town (Near an MRT)

Posted on August 1, 2013 by bookjunkie

Because coffee or tea and cupcakes, make a day even better. Wrote about it here.

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The Providore at Mandarin Gallery

Posted on July 17, 2013 by bookjunkie

It’s always fun to try out brand new places and especially when you have great company. I must say firstly that this place reminds me of Jones the Grocer. It was very pleasant to sit here and chat.  The decor … Continue reading →

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