dessert 🍦

Their brownie affogato ($8.50) is a yummy conglomeration of all my favourite things! Found the brownie a tad hard at the edges (probably from microwave heating) but it was rich and moist. Vanilla ice cream wasn’t too sweet and there were specks of vanilla bean within! Was rounded off very nicely by the strong espresso with a more acidic profile and citrus notes.

Indulged in a double scoop with waffles ($11.60)! Requested for the waffles to be cooked longer so that they’d be crispier, but ours still came doughy and lukewarm. The rum & raisin and coconut were good though, my personal favourites :-)

Their cakes are extremely lacklustre and I’d recommend to give them a miss, but the ice cream bar ($9.50) was delectable! Paired the 80% dark chocolate with a double shot of espresso - the ice cream is sticky and richly flavoured, well balanced by an acidic roast. Wasn’t a fan of the 88% dark chocolate sauce as I found it a tad tart, but the 64% dark chocolate ice cream went nicely with chocolate soil and shavings!

The store is relatively new, but features a perpetual queue! The also sell out rather early, so I’d suggest dropping by before 9 pm. The mango coconut ribbon ($5.90) features a medley of mango cubes, mango ice cream and sheets of coconut jelly! I thought the coconut balanced the sweetness really well. Enjoyed it lots and am looking forward to try more :-)

Added a scoop of gelato ($2.50) to the signature waffle set ($8.50)! The waffle fell short of expectations as its insides were doughy and undercooked, whilst its exterior was stale and sorely lacking crispness. The award winning flavours were interesting though! I found the blue pea lemongrass a tad artificial and sweet, but it is a unique flavour worth trying. I greatly enjoyed their oolong osmanthus!

My friend raved about Hvala’s buttermilk waffles ($11.80+), and they were truly very good!! The price is a tad steep, but well worth every penny. The waffles are crisp on the outside and delightfully chewy on the inside. Topped with a drizzle of maple syrup, it’s definitely good enough to eat on its own! Opted for matcha ice cream - it was well rounded and strongly flavoured, so a little goes a long way. Would happily return for this!

Hvala ran out of dirty genmaicha by mid afternoon on a weekday, so we grudgingly opted for a matcha hojicha latte ($5.80+) instead. It is thick and lightly sweetened, with a lingering bitter finish. Pity that the hojicha is not very evident. Portion is a tad small but it is very satisfying!

Super happy to learn that TDG renewed their deals for burpple beyond because it’s one of my fave dessert places!! The single origin hot chocolate ($8.50) gives a choice of 5 intensities. We opted for the Costa Rica & Tanzania chocolate!

Was disappointed to learn that their outlet at Bugis had been removed from burpple beyond, but thankfully this outlet remained! Scored the triple A ($13.90, large) to share for dessert. The acai is smooth and distinctly flavoured, pairing well with granola, fruits and super foods. You even get a choice of sauce!

Really enjoy the ice cream here! They always have a large rotating offering of flavours, which makes every visit an experience. Opted to try their French waffles with a double scoop this time ($13)! The waffles are crisp on the outside and slightly fought on the inside, served with raspberry sauce and a dash of honey. We opted for pistachio, blueberry cheesecake, mocha mac nut and honey cinnamon!

I personally prefer their signature hot chocolate, which comprises a sweeter and thicker blend of chocolate. However, their single origin chocolate ($8.50) is a good alternative! The drink feels a little bit thinner, but I like how you can choose from 5 different intensities of cacao.

The brownie ($12++) is a tad pricey, but well worth the cost. A soft fudge brownie is topped by salted caramel ice cream and drizzled with butterscotch sauce. Enjoyed this lots - not overwhelmingly sweet, and with quality components!