Craftsmen Specialty Coffee (Novena)

Went to Craftsmen Specialty Coffee last week and ordered their Tomyum Seafood Cremoso ($26), Crispy Chicken Burger ($20), Tata Tots ($14), an Iced Matcha Latte ($8.50), and an Iced Caramel Latte ($7.50)!😇 There is an ongoing promotion where you can purchase their Kaizen dollars (buy $50 to get $70 worth of credits)

Overall ratings 9/10! First time at this outlet, but went to their Holland V outlet several times before. Food quality is equally good, but some things in this store were out of stock, maybe cuz we arrived at 1.45pm, and hence they did do quite a few replacements (e.g. salted caramel latte oos changed to caramel latte, squid in pasta oos so they changed it to scallops😅) Would visit other outlets in the future to try it out too😁

main 1: white wine prawn $24
rating: 8/10
comments: the prawns WOW! spaghetti nth special but good dish overall

main 2: smoke salmon savory waffle $24
ratings: 8/10
comments: the waffles were a mixture of soft & crispy, w the fresh salmon & omg the fresh vege tasted so good!

drink: ice matcha latte $8.50
rating: 0/10
comments: sry but PLS pass the matcha latte, i dun even need to describe further just look @ the color 😐 it’s a no for me

dessert: churros ice cream $12
rating: 6/10
comments: churros tasted alright with vanilla ice cream but nth special, can compare to those u get from pasar malam that kind + not served in the big cup they advertised so doesn’t look that appealing

overall: ambience & vibe is 8/10, but rather $$$ (damage was like 📈📈📈) so im only coming back when i feel rich again

White Wine Prawn Pasta ($21): a hearty plate! 💯 Featuring spaghetti 🍝, huge springy sea prawns 🦐, white wine 🥂, edamame, cherry tomatoes 🍅, shaved cheese 🧀, chilli flakes 🌶 & parsley, it was a burst of flavours in every bite! 👍🏻

Sesame Chicken Wing ($11 for 5pcs): a classic side, the wings 🐔 were well-marinated! ✔ Comes with mesclun salad & sesame dressing 😋

Chef's Salad ($21): my kind of healthy eat! 💚 Featuring grilled cornfed chicken thigh 🍗, cherry tomatoes 🍅, mescluns 🥬, beetroots, roasted nuts, crispy bacon bits 🥓, avocado 🥑, shaved cheese 🧀, pomegranates, croutons & a perfectly runny poached egg 🥚, drizzle on their Japanese soy dressing for a guilt-free indulgence! ✌🏻

Craftsmen isn’t new to us, but have enjoyed every visit regardless of the outlet we go to. The service is always friendly and exceptional, food and vibes are great. Here’s the truffle scrambled egg mushroom atop toasted sourdough, with feta cheese and pea sprouts ($20). Comfort food🤤

Note that the cafe only charges GST, no service charge. Perfect place for meetups and a good weekend brunch☺️