Iced Long Black & Chicken Pie Got this both for $10 and good quality for the price point! Chicken pie is big and only cost $4.90, rather light filling and the crust was buttery making it super delicious. Could it alone for lunch too! The iced long black is not as intense but is still good not too acidic has fruity taste super good!! The environment here is super cosy and nice to chill~

Black Pepper Beef Ciabatte ($5.90) The rustic ciabatta bread was delightfully crusty, pillowy-soft and chewy that complemented really well with the full, rich flavour of the meat. Seasoned with black pepper, the thinly and juicy sliced roast beef with caramelised onions delivered a hearty grub worthy of any lunchtime. Not forgetting to match it with a consistently good cup of joe.

Latte ($3.90) Undeniably one of the best places for coffee. Reasonably priced, the latte was smooth with a stronger, lasting aftertaste for a definite taste of coffee. The beans are so aromatic that a delicious whiff of coffee hit my nose the moment the door was opened. 😍☕

Egg Benedict with rosti Rather a unique dish, I like the Hollandise sauce with the rosti

Scrambled Egg with Croissant The egg is nicely cooked and the croissant is crisp

The Populus Scramble The Populus Scramble consisted of basic ingredients like turkey bacon, croissant, scrambled eggs with herbs (essentially spring onions and big red chilli). Not a very good photographer (esp for food), but plating was well done, enough for me to take like a pro for once. The textbook scrambled eggs was a win for me, the herbs gave it a slight Asian twist. But apart from that, nothing to shout about, no complexity nor depth in flavours. Croissant was very mediocre, and after 3 mouths it was all really one-dimensional. I couldn’t finish it. It just did not make the cut for such price point ($22 bef GST & svc charge). Hesitant to come back, but if I do then I’d probably try something else. Also, there was not much viable options for my poor vegetarian friend. Her favourite mushrooms were already pre-mixed with garlic so no customisations. Ratings: Taste - 7/10 Price - 5.5/10 Ambience - 7/10

Earl Grey Yuan Yang ($8) really love the rustic vibe of this coffee house atmosphere was super chill and service was good!! we tried their signature earl grey yuan yang which was pretty pleasant. there’s like a floral note to it and a good balance btw sweet and bitter

Earl Grey Yuan Yang ($8) & Salted Gula Melaka Latte ($7) 📍Dapper Coffee, 73A Amoy Street ☕️ Earl Grey Yuan Yang ($8) & Salted Gula Melaka Latte ($7) Hidden on the upper floor along Amoy street shophouses, Dapper Coffee welcomes you with a fancy bar, fancy music, and fancy coffee. The Earl Grey Yuan Yang ($8) had the perfect floral notes that complemented the aromatic espresso and early grey milk. Topped with Lavender buds, this floral coffee kicked a punch. The Salted Gula Melaka Latte ($7) was gao/thick, creamy, and not overly salty. Was a bit afraid of the possibility of my coffee tasting rather salty but it wasn’t! The aftertaste of this creamy latte was a mixture of sweetness and a tinge of salt. I believe the Gula Melaka made the coffee taste overall more full and whole. For the price point, it’s a 10/10 for me because the cup was huge. The ambience can be likened to a pub/bar in Europe with its darker atmosphere and cavern-like chairs and tables. Great great service! Would come back!

Dapper Coffee Flat White to go! Love their freshly brewed coffee that is not too acidic and has a fuller note. Love that they have nice ambience too.

Iced Latte An avid fan of their aromatic coffee and highly recommend their latte

piccolo latte in chocolate waffle cone wowed by the novelty, but largely disappointed by the taste 😟 coffee had a strong bitter taste with sourish aftertaste, plus the waffle cone was not crispy and the chocolate was waaaay too sweet. the $10 price tag was not worth the novelty unfortunately.

For The Elusive Chocolate Coffee Cone Located at Duxton Hill, MavRx (stylised with a capital R) is a small hole-in-the-wall joint that serves nothing but coffee. This minimalist, VERY Instagram-worthy shop boasts monochromatic decor and wooden benches for seats. When available, always go for the Chocolate Coffee Cone ($8) — essentially a piccolo latte in a sturdy waffle cone that you can nom on once you're done with your coffee. The chocolate coffee cone comes in three flavours — white, milk and dark chocolate. Otherwise, order the super fun Cold Brew ($5). Served in a large syringe that you can "inject" into your cup of ice, it's great for a mid-day caffeine boost or a pitstop after dining nearby!

For The Coffee Connoisseurs The Coffee Academics is the perfect brunch/lunch/dinner spot for coffee connoisseurs. Besides all-day breakfast, there are also pastas, mains, small bites, gourmet burgers and sandwiches as well as deserts. https://hungryghost.sg/the-coffee-academics/

Burpple voucher is only for 1 item If you’re planning to use Burpple, take note that it is only for 1 applicable item. Prior to ordering, I had informed the staff that we were using it and they did not mention this. Upon checking the receipt and clarifying, they said that it was clearly stated in the T&C and only 1 voucher could be used for every 2 pax. I tried searching for this but no where was it stated. After looking at recent reviews from other outlets, it is clear that this wasn’t just due to my lack of conscientiousness. Overall, wouldn’t recommend this place mainly due to such practices. Food (coffee and brunch) and services were average at best. Burgers were almost bland and at this price point, I would say that there are a lot of better options out there. Won’t bother going back.

Perennial Favourite 🌟 Our party of 3 ordered the cheeseburger, which was good, because the patty was moist and juicy. The truffle mushroom pizza was great too, not too overpowering in terms of the truffle taste, yet sufficient to complement and bring out the flavours of the mushroom. The fish tacos is always my favourite to order because of how delightful the fruits and the fish prove to be refreshing. Ideal for sharing.

Iced chocolate Got this for free one day as a nice sponsor gifted these to my workplace. Oh m gee this is so good. Can’t decide whether I like their white magic or this more haha

Iced Chai Latte $5.90++ for this large cup of chai latte. However it was too milky and a bit too sweet in my opinion. More chai pls :) Came on a weekday afternoon. This is a nice place to chill in the afternoon with a book or to have a nice long conversation with a friend.

Iced Matcha Latte $5.90++ for this big cup of iced matcha latte! But it was too milky and a bit grainy. Stick to their coffee.

Mango Berry Sunset [$20] Created in collaboration with Tanqueray, this cocktail was a very bright concoction, both visually and in taste, with quite a sweet-tasting mix of Tanqueray London Dry, Raspberry Puree, Lemon Juice and Mango.

Donut Balls [$15] We had the house-made Donut Balls for dessert. They are freshly fried on order and comes with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, crumbles, blueberries and a sweet blueberry date compote. The outmost layer of each ball had a pretty nice crunch, but it was unfortunately too dense and doughy past that.

Veggie Puttanesca Pizza [$22] The Veggie Puttanesca Pizza is a new seasonal main, featuring an all-vegetable assortment of toppings on a base decked with puttanesca sauce. It includes Kalamata olives, capsicum, Roma tomatoes, button mushrooms, yellow onions and arugula. Not a huge fan of the pizza base, as it was a little more dry and biscuity.

Flat white and latte ☕️

4/5 Latte 3/5 Piccolo (Gachala, Columbia Supremo Huila, Guatemala La Providencia) 3/5 Hazel 4/5

Freshly brewed coffee in the neighbourhood Enjoy a cuppa coffee at this quaint cafe in Queenstown, made all the more cosy with its wood furnishings. Loved both their white cold brew and cafe latte.

Overcooked Eggs & No Distribution System What bugged me most was the inconsistent service - showing preferential treatment to what I assume are regulars, & a really bad bad attitude to others. There isn't a proper distribution system for the eggs either - when I was told to wait for my eggs, I did, but then I noticed portions being taken away by other customers that ordered after me. Oh, & as you can see, the eggs yolks are pretty cooked (I prefer mine actually runny). This made for an unpleasant breakfast to start the weekend with. Not keen to return.

Good Coffee, Ordinary Kaya Toast with Soft Bread I don't recall having such an unpleasant experience the last time I was here, but that was 7 years ago so perhaps things have changed. Coffee is good; Kaya Toast is ordinary with the bread really soft (I prefer mine toasty & crispy) so IMHO it's not worth trying. (Continued in next review)

Traditional Breakfast Set Traditional charcoal-grilled kaya butter toast set that comes with soft-boiled eggs and Nanyang coffee in a nostalgic and old-school coffee shop. I love the atmosphere here where it feels like I'm being teleported back to the 1980s with marble tables and a very old-school setting that is pretty hard to find these days. Toasts were the fluffy (not crispy) type with butter and not too sweet kaya. The eggs were huge and done to perfection. The service is a little slow but understandable with a very old uncle managing everything on his own. Overall it’s worth the experience if you are nearby and don’t mind the long wait 》$5.20 (incl Milo)

My healthy lunch today is from Grain Traders' new limited NDP Special, the KARANA Jackfruit Rendang. The jackfruit rendang taste like meat and its work well with grain, veggie and sauce. The Jackfruit Rendang is available all day from 11am-7pm for both lunch and dinner. For more information or place order, can visit this link https://www.order.graintraders.com/. Enjoy free islandwide delivery for orders above $50, and also15% discount for orders made between 3.30pm - 6pm, by key in promo code " GT15". 📍Grain Traders 138 Market St. #mediadrop

Always reliable for honest, good, quality grain bowls. I dare say it’s been a couple of years since I last stepped into GT. The menu’s changed (no more salad base omg), there’re now more unfamiliar faces, and even the vibe feels oddly different; but one thing’s for sure — the food’s still as solid as ever. I fell back on their quinoa given that the greens are now gone, and I’m pleased to say it’s as tasty as I remember them to be when they first opened their doors. The Sous-vide Salmon’s still fork tender and beautifully charred on the outside (if smaller than I recall haha); Roast Chicken’s as juicy and well-seasoned; and really all my favourites that they still carry remain as delicious. Sure there are plenty of other grain bowl options around right now and yes GT isn’t exactly the cheapest. Perhaps it’s nostalgia, as well as the fact that I know I’d always leave the restaurant mega satisfied, that cements GT as among my fave grain bowl spots. Ever. Besides they now carry Mate Mate and I swear there’s no better way to end the meal than with a can of this refreshing sparkling tea 🥰

Atypical Grain Bowls @ $16+ Being in the heart of the financial district, the rustic-themed Grain Traders is a really nice place to people-watch during lunchtime (that is, if you can beat the office crowd to get a window seat). Get your money's worth by choosing the more exotic options; here is crusted tuna tataki (+$1.50), ratatouille, mixed bean salad, curried veg and sunflower seeds atop barley risotto, diviiiine.