bakes 🥐

The monochromatic shop was empty when I first arrived on a weekday afternoon - the staff were exceedingly warm and took the time to explain each item on the menu. Opted for their signature abseil ($8.50)! The first sip is a mouthful of smooth, silky, sweetened cream with a slight nutty flavour. Tip your head back further for a taste of the double espresso made with colombian beans, shockingly acidic but provides a beautiful contrast. I prefer drinking it as two separate layers but towards the end of the cup, they recommend to swirl in the remnant cream.

This kouign amann ($7) is decadent!! The outside is crisp and light, the inside fluffy and moist. The layering is really impressive! Its heavy on the molasses so some might find it a touch sweet but it’s a worthwhile indulgence.

Not my usual pick, but I thought I’d give the classic canele ($5) a go! The shell was a tad hard but nailed the bittersweet caramelised flavour. The inside was specked with vanilla and a touch of cardamom. Expected a denser, more custardy finish but mine had air pockets!

It’s a small space nestled within shophouses, and features a queue on weekends. Came for the coffee (which was good!) but this lemon lavender teacake ($4.50) really impressed me! It was moist and fragrant with an unexpectedly sharp tang from the glaze, mellowed by the petals atop. Would most definitely repurchase this!

Selection was limited by mid afternoon on a Saturday. The cranberry scone ($5) crumbled nicely and was moist inside. The brownie ($5) stole the show with its crisp edges and fudgy interior; very rich and decadent! Found the hot chocolate ($5) too sweet and milky, especially when paired with these bakes. The white ($5) surprised us with its well rounded strong flavour!

Surprised to find that P&P is short on dine-in seats and hosts a perpetual queue of takeaways even on a weekday afternoon! The small space and crowd is managed by a crew of young staff who are friendly and extremely helpful.

Flavours of their signature brioche donuts ($3.80) rotate regularly - we got matcha this time! Their donuts are wondrously fluffy with a great chew. I thought the tea flavour was a tad lacking, but appreciated that it had a faint hint of bitterness that balanced its sweet vessel.

It was our first time trying their other bakes - some had already sold out by lunch time, so we settled for the yuzu pear crumble ($5.50). It’s cake edges held well, but its base was a little soggy. Wished the crumble was more crisp to provide textural variation! Otherwise, the citrus fragrance rounded by a muted sweetness comes across well.

Lastly, we tried their highly raved cold brew ($5) which had been steeped for 5 days. The coffee is clean and sharp with a fruity flavour that leans towards acidic. While enjoyable, I’ll stick to their more-affordable espresso brews next time!

A relatively new addition to the stuff donuts bandwagon! The brioche donuts ($4.80) were fluffy with a great chew. Their signature vanilla was light but creamy. Their pistachio, a limited-time collaboration with Dopa Dopa, stole the show - perfectly nutty with a rich depth of flavour, the pistachio cream was accentuated by its vessel! I preferred having them chilled.

Was optimistic about the kouign amann ($5), but i this has nothing on TBB’s. Despite assurance from the staff that it had been warmed, the pastry felt stale with a tough chew at points. It lacked a depth of flavour and the sugar granules tipped it over to be overtly sweet. Only saving grace was that the outer edge had a decent crisp! Will try the famed banana bread and lemon tart on my next visit.

One of the rare days that every flavour is available! The matcha cruffin ($5+) tasted a little funky at times but the curd was not too sweet, with a nice tinge of bitterness at the end. The croissant was much more fluffy and crispy this time!

Not too sweet and the roasted almond topping was really fragrant! Unfortunately, this would probably be much better eaten at home - had to ask the staff to warm the croissant ($4.50+) twice but it still came back cold and smelling vaguely like bacon (seems like they use the same microwave).

The kouign amann ($2.20) is tinged with the saccharine sweetness of molasses. Perfectly crisp on reheating with layers of buttery pastry within. The almonds provide a lovely depth in flavour and texture!

The croissant ($4) is really something to behold 😭 just look at how its many layers are evident, and so nicely rolled! The croissant’s crisp exterior flakes nicely, and its insides are filled with buttery layers. Such a sinful treat!