From the folks behind The Plain and Ronin comes Punch, a new cafe opposite Hong Lim Park. It oozes laidback, Zen vibes with its simple, clean lines, grey tones and an alfresco backyard with a lush garden wall. As expected, the coffee is excellent, especially the filtered and batch brewed coffee from their brew bar. Don't be alarmed by the absence of a menu. Until they finalise their food choices, the waitstaff will come by your table to tell you about the day's offerings. Hopefully, their made-to-order Jam, Nutella and Custard Doughnuts ($1.20 each) are available when you swing by in the morning — they're great with a cup of Batch Brew ($4.50) made with a blend of Ethiopian coffee beans. These folks have always understood what it means to serve simple, hearty breakfasts, making the Poached Eggs with Smashed Avocado ($13) on sourdough a satisying, foolproof option. For lunch (noon onwards), the Tuna Quinoa Salad ($15) is a healthy mix of greens that won't give you a food coma back in the office. Look out for new menu options in the coming months!