Tag Archives: coffee

Selfish Gene Cafe: Lovely New Coffee Joint at 40 Craig Road

Posted on June 16, 2012 by bookjunkie

Absolutely love this new cafe D discovered at Craig Road which is near the very hip Duxton Hill. Adore the name too – Selfish Gene Cafe. The prices are good and the cafe is spacious and totally unpretentious – I … Continue reading →

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Forty Hands at 78 Yong Siak Street: The Best Iced Latte I’ve Ever Had

Posted on June 9, 2012 by bookjunkie

My sweet cousin treated me to the best iced latte ever at 40 Hands which is at Yong Siak Street. They put chain store coffees to shame. This revived area in Tiong Bahru has definitely captured my heart the way … Continue reading →

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Oriole with My Cousin

Posted on June 8, 2012 by bookjunkie

Had a lovely time at Oriole, which is just outside Somerset 313, although I’m afraid the air-conditioning was a bit too cold for my cousin. I on the other hand am a walking furnace so it was just nice for … Continue reading →

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Golden Mile Complex: Little Thailand in Singapore

Posted on June 4, 2012 by bookjunkie

The last time B brought me to Golden Mile Complex, it seemed very run down. Seems a lot better now and I really enjoyed the exploring. Maybe my perspective has changed since I started blogging. I tend to view anything … Continue reading →

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Open Door Policy at 19 Yong Siak Street

Posted on June 1, 2012 by bookjunkie

When I first heard the name Open Door Policy my first thought was – it was too hot for Al Fresco. But no, it was refreshingly cool when we entered the restaurant and no doors left open, thank goodness. There … Continue reading →

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Shots at Ann Siang Hill: Moving to Club Street?

Posted on May 24, 2012 by bookjunkie

I thought I saw a sign stating that the Shots Cafe was moving to Club Street, but I’m not sure when or where exactly. Anyone know? It would be sweet if they were getting a bigger space as there’s always … Continue reading →

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Duxton Hill: The Pigeonhole

Posted on May 17, 2012 by bookjunkie

The Pigeonhole is another place I’ve heard so much about and I’m glad to have finally ventured there.  When we first entered the dimly lit space, we were a bit disoriented and didn’t know where to turn.  Most of the … Continue reading →

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My Second Visit to JCube

Posted on April 27, 2012 by bookjunkie

Hope you’ll read about my second visit to JCube. It was so crowded but I found a cafe that was an oasis.

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Another Visit to The Coffee Daily, After a Detour

Posted on April 15, 2012 by bookjunkie

We were originally thinking Wimbly Lu, at Jalan Riang, but it was closed so we headed to another place we like – The Coffee Daily at 75 Brighton Crescent. The folk running this place seem like really nice and unassuming … Continue reading →

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Coffee at Wisma and blogging with an iPad

Posted on April 2, 2012 by bookjunkie

Yes, it’s possible to get a seat at some cafes in town. You see, I was disappointed at the winding queue at Paul at Ngee Ann City but found the upper floors at Wisma not too packed with the exception … Continue reading →

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Funan: Maid Cafe & Laptop Hospital

Posted on March 5, 2012 by bookjunkie

I’m usually bored stiff at places like Funan, so my interest was piqued when I passed by these two shops I hadn’t seen before. The Maid Cafe was empty when we were walking past it. It’s actually called Cawaii Koohii … Continue reading →

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112 Katong: J-Mart, Food Republic, Gloria Jean’s and Gund Toys

Posted on December 30, 2011 by bookjunkie

I really like the new 112 Katong mall. It’s cosy and the theatre beckons. I also love J-Mart, the Japanese grocery store. The packaging is just lovely and I feel spoiled for choice. We got a yogurt drink and don’t … Continue reading →

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Escaping the Vivo Crowds at the National Geographic Cafe

Posted on November 15, 2011 by bookjunkie

I thought the dimly lit National Geographic Cafe at Vivo was cosy, although they were out of many of the teas on the menu. I also liked the not very strong and milky Coffee, which surprised me. It seems like … Continue reading →

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Afternoon Tea at Four Seasons

Posted on November 14, 2011 by bookjunkie

I could not find any reviews of the afternoon tea at the Four Seasons. Even more reason to blog about it and share what I thought of it. Perhaps the lack of reviews should have been a sign. The place … Continue reading →

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Pacific Coffee Company at Red Dot Traffic

Posted on October 24, 2011 by bookjunkie

Pacific Coffee Company is a Hong Kong chain which started in 1992. You can use your museum ticket to get a 10% discount at the coffee place. Love the plush red velvet seats at Pacific Coffee Company which is also … Continue reading →

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Trung Nguyen: Vietnamese Iced Coffee at Liang Court

Posted on October 21, 2011 by bookjunkie

Trung Nguyen is is a much nicer place to relax compared to the always crowded and noisy Starbucks. The coffee somehow is not as good as what I had in Vietnam though, but sometimes a quiet place to sit a … Continue reading →

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#89. Little Independent Cafes & Book Stores

Posted on October 15, 2011 by bookjunkie

I love that people, perhaps fed up with their office jobs or just inspired to do what they love, are quitting and setting up these independent cafes and bookstores. Cafes with real coffee and beautifully designed places with real heart. … Continue reading →

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Wimbly Lu at Jalan Riang – Gem of a Cafe decorated for Halloween

Posted on October 15, 2011 by bookjunkie

Wimbly Lu.  Sounds like a character from a Roald Dahl book, but it’s actually a combination of the owners’ names. Yet another gem of a place, recently discovered, all because of my favourite 2 dollar local magazine, 8 Days. It’s … Continue reading →

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A Melbourne Italian Cafe in Singapore: Brunetti at Tanglin Mall

Posted on October 11, 2011 by bookjunkie

Brunetti is a famous coffee joint in Melbourne and I’m glad there are in Singapore now. It’s so refreshing to come across a new coffee place practically every few weeks. Perhaps I am not so much in the know, and … Continue reading →

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The Coffee Daily at 75 Brighton Crescent

Posted on October 6, 2011 by bookjunkie

Read about Coffee Daily, a new independent coffee place, in our local TV guide, 8 Days. Decided then and there to make our way to Brighton Crescent at Serangoon Gardens. This spot used to be occupied by Awfully Chocolate as … Continue reading →

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Gloria Jean takes the place of Society Cafe at Plaza Singapura

Posted on October 3, 2011 by bookjunkie

Shucks – I loved Society Cafe’s Latte which I found even superior to the boutique cafes like Oriole. Sad that the last time I went there, the guy behind the counter said they were undergoing closure. Well at least it’s … Continue reading →

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Surprisingly good Piccolo Latte at Blue Mountain Cafe (313 Somerset)

Posted on October 3, 2011 by bookjunkie

The surprisingly good Piccolo Latte. Dare I say almost at Oriole’s standards? This cost a reasonable S$4.90, although it is quite a small cup and I was yearning for another. The prettiest looking Matcha Latte I’ve seen yet. It cost … Continue reading →

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