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Popeye’s Chicken & Waffle Review + A Guide to Chicken & Waffles in Singapore

A few weeks ago, we told all of you that Popeye’s has released Chicken & Waffles, which will only be on their menus until 28 April. Today, we’re going to give you the low-down on this new contender in the Chicken-Waffle arena. Is it worth the hype?

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Popeye’s is all about fried chicken, so it’s no surprise that their “chicken” side of this dish would be tasty. The fried chicken was crispy on the outside, and tender on the inside. It was also full of smoky Cajun flavours that Popeye’s is best known for. Slightly spicy and with a satisfying crunch, we haven’t got much to complain about here. However, it could definitely have done without the nacho cheese and chili sauce which were both a tad too artificial-tasting.

A really good waffle should look something like this: thick and golden-brown, crisp on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. Sadly, the waffles at Popeye’s aren’t exactly to die for. They definitely had the crispness nailed but sans the soft and fluffy.

Verdict

Overall, Popeye’s Chicken & Waffles are pretty ok, considering the low price point ($6.90 for ala carte, $8.90 for a meal including a drink and side). While it wasn’t terrible, it’s not quite a list-topper either. The dish is a pretty good low-budget option but it would have been nice if it was more satisfying.

Check out this list of restaurants that you can go to for more spots to get your Chicken & Waffle treat!

1. Montana: With a Southern twist

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If you’re in love with all the smoky spices of Southern cuisine, then this is the place to get it. Their fried chicken has a golden-brown and crispy batter, which breaks open to release a mouthful of juicy, tender, and flavourful chicken meat. As for the waffles, we’re delighted to say that they’ve achieved that perfect balance between crisp and fluffy, resulting in a light, comforting waffle that’s a worthy complement to the chicken. The dish is served with homemade spicy coleslaw and corn salsa that keeps it from being too heavy.

Find it at 1 Selegie Road, #02-25, PoMo, Singapore 188306.
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2. OverEasy: All-American, always satisfying

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This cheeky restaurant brings the classic American diner to Singapore, complete with thick milkshakes, juicy burgers, and everyone’s favourite chicken wings. But wait, there’s more: the chicken wings are served on top of waffles. Tender and packed full of flavour, the wings are some of the best we’ve ever eaten, while the waffles don’t let us down either. The entire ensemble comes with whipped honey butter and maple syrup. They come in American-sized portions too, more than enough for two.

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3. The Beast: Making the most of your cheat day

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You either go big or go home at The Beast, Singapore’s first ever bourbon bar. Apart from a huge selection of quality bourbon, they’ve also got an amazing kitchen cooking up a chicken and waffles dish that’s a worthy addition to your cheat day menu. You’ll be served a generous piece of juicy fried chicken that’s absolutely irresistible and indulgently sinful, sitting on a bed of airy waffles. Just wait till you get to the bourbon-infused syrup. One does not simply waste alcoholic syrup.

Find it at 17 Jalan Klapa, Singapore 199329 
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4. Clinton Street Baking Company: Flavour Heaven

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What we really love about Clinton Street’s chicken and waffles is the seasoning on the chicken, which is absolutely on point! The buttermilk adds a rich flavour to round out the intense spices, and the chicken breast remains tender while the batter is fried to crispy, golden perfection, while the waffles are soft and fluffy, infused with vanilla and more buttermilk. What really lifts this dish is the maple butter, which tastes as good as it sounds. Put all three parts together and you’ve got paradise in your mouth.

Find it at 31 Purvis Street, Singapore 188608
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5. Arteastiq: A healthier option

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Now, we understand that there are two types of people: those who pig out on their cheat day, and those who still try to maintain some semblance of health consciousness. If you belong to the latter, then the chicken & waffles here are perfect for you. Instead of deep-fried chicken, the buttermilk chicken is pan-fried then placed on a bed of red onions, veggies, cashew nuts, and Thai mayonnaise. Underneath, the waffles are whole-wheat. Who says healthy foods can’t be yummy?

Find it at 333A Orchard Road, Mandarin Gallery, #04-14/15, Singapore 238867.
Click here for more information on Arteastiq.

6. Revelry: Comforting and classic

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Dedicated wholly to waffles, this bright and cheery cafe in Bukit Timah is already one of our favourites. Among many other waffle-based concoctions, their version of chicken and waffles is a flawless rendition of a timeless classic. It’s the ultimate comfort food: simple, straightforward, and absolutely delicious. A large, tender piece of chicken thigh with a crunchy batter sits invitingly on a golden-brown waffle that’s thick and fluffy, but still crispy. Nestled on the side of the plate is a generous serving of maple syrup you can drown the chicken in. Yum!

Find it at 21 Lor Kilat, Singapore 598123.
Click here for more information on Revelry.

7. Monniker: The ultimate level-up

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The good people at Monniker looked at chicken and waffles and said “you know what this needs? Cheese and an egg.” And boy, were they right. Get the ultimate brunch meal with their immensely indulgent dish. You’ve got a slab of juicy chicken covered in melted cheddar, and sandwiched between two pieces of waffle. As if that wasn’t enough, the stack is topped with a sunny-side up smiling up at you. Are you salivating yet? We definitely are.

Find it at 387 Balestier Road, Singapore 329795.
Click here for more information on Monniker.

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Egg-cellent Restaurants to Satisfy Your Egg Cravings

We know that Easter was over two days ago, but we just can’t get over all those all-day breakfasts we had over the weekend. If, like us, you’re still craving a wholesome, eggy meal, here are 8 restaurants serving delicious egg dishes that will push the boundaries of egg preparation. Let’s get cracking!

1. Hatched

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If you think that scrambled eggs, omelettes, and sunny-side-ups are all you can do with eggs, then you have to visit Hatched. As the name suggests, the restaurant is in love with all things egg. Baked, boiled, fried, poached, or scrambled, they’ve got them all and more.

Watch the team at Hatched pair this simple ingredient with a multitude of veggies, sauces and other sides – you’ll be amazed at how versatile it is! Their extensive all-day breakfast menu features everything from classics like Eggs Benedict to Asian-inspired twists like salted egg dressing so you can have breakfast all day, your way.

Our personal favourite is the Papillote. It’s got smoked salmon, crispy slices of toast, potatoes and, of course, runny scrambled eggs. What’s not to love?

Find it at 267 Holland Avenue, Holland Village, Singapore 278989.
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2. Gudetama

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The world’s favourite lazy egg is coming to grace the plates and fill the bellies of Singaporeans! Many of the restaurant’s dishes feature the unmistakably lethargic face of the beloved Gudetama, who slouches on pieces of waffle, inside your soup, and can even be found “nua”-ing on top of breakfast sausages.

By the end of the meal, your stomach will be pleasantly filled with hearty dishes like steaks, burgers, and breakfast platters, while your phone’s photo gallery will turn into a Gudetama shrine.

Make sure to order the Eggcited Cajun Chicken with Waffles. We’re talking smoky cajun chicken thigh on top of a fluffy waffle, topped with an adorable Gudetama sunny-side-up and served with maple syrup and fresh cream. Essentially, main course and dessert all on one plate – eggciting!

Find it at 3 Temasek Boulevard, 01-361 Suntec City Mall, Singapore 038983.
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3. OMU

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OMU is a little restaurant at Suntec City serving up lava omurice. Wait, what’s lava omurice? To put it simply, it’s omurice heaven. Think a beautiful, fluffy omelette sitting on a bed of rice, and here’s the best part: when the omelette is sliced open, it blankets the rice to reveal a delicious, gooey pile that looks just like perfectly-cooked scrambled eggs. The creamy, melt-in-your-mouth eggs go perfectly with the warm rice, creating a meal that’s like a big, warm hug for your insides. Make sure you don’t have any other plans for the afternoon, because you’ll go straight into a blissful food coma.

We definitely recommend getting the Omu Rice with Demi-Glace Sauce. The tart, rich sauce goes perfectly with the silky-smooth lava egg, creating a little piece of heaven for your palate.

Find it at 3 Temasek Boulevard, #01-301A/301B (PN), Suntec City Mall, Singapore 038983.
Click here for more information on OMU.

4. Pecori Japanese Egg Restaurant

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The best thing to do after a long day of walking is to sit down somewhere and dig into a steaming plate of comfort food. Pecori Japanese Restaurant gives you exactly that. Located in Liang Court at the heart of town, it’s the perfect place to rest your tired feet and fill your growling stomach with some delicious omurice.

You can customise everything from the sauce to the toppings, so you’ll get exactly what you’re looking for. With generous portions of soft, slightly runny eggs hugging fluffy fried rice, and free-flow salad and soup during dinner, we guarantee you’ll go in hungry and leave very, very satisfied.

If you don’t know where to start, go for the Omurice with Mentaiko Sauce. The sauce is creamy and smooth but still full of umami, and is topped with a generous serving of nori too!

Find it at 177 River Valley Road, #B1-31 Liang Court, Singapore 179030.
Click here for more information on Pecori Japanese Egg Restaurant.


The following restaurants aren’t utterly devoted to eggs but that doesn’t mean they can’t make a mean omelette! Read on to find out about egg dishes so good, they’d make any mother hen proud.

5. Restaurant Labyrinth’s Soft Boiled Eggs

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This amazing modern gastronomy restaurant will surprise you at every turn. On the surface, they seem to serve typical Singaporean kopitiam foods – teh tarik, kaya toast, porridge… all the familiar foods we grew up with. However, once you pick up your fork and dig in, you’ll realise that the dishes aren’t what you expected at all. The porridge is, in fact, a soya bean pudding, while the kaya toast is a meringue in disguise. One of their signature dishes is the Soft Boiled Eggs, which looks just like Singapore’s favourite breakfast, but is actually mango sticky rice made to look like a just-opened egg.

Find it at 8 Raffles Avenue, Esplanade Mall #02-23, Singapore 039802.
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6. Antoinette’s Salted Lava Yolk Croissants

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Although it’s named after the infamous French queen Marie Antoinette, we won’t be eating cake at Antoinette. Today, we’re going for their Salted Yolk Lava Croissants, which are the best in Singapore. Every bite of the light pastry is a mouthful of sweet-and-savoury heaven. The croissant is made traditionally, by layering dough and butter innumerable times, resulting in a crisp, flaky pastry. It’s filled with the star of the show: egg yolk custard, which is smooth and creamy, made using real salted egg yolk. The filling is more savoury than sweet as well, retaining that addictive authentic salted egg yolk taste we’ve all come to love.

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7. Springleaf Prata Place’s Plaster Blaster

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No, we’re not going to talk about their egg prata – the egg-citing surprise Springleaf Prata has in store is much better. It’s their very own invention, made especially for the Ultimate Hawker Fest 2017: the Plaster Blaster! The dish is a combination of prata and brunch: plain prata topped with slices of ham and a poached egg, finished with a drizzle of homemade masala hollandaise.

If you think there’s no way a humble prata shop can do poached eggs and hollandaise, think again. The eggs yolks are silky and runny while the hollandaise is creamy and smooth. Warning: once you taste this, just prata and/or brunch will never be enough again.

Springleaf Garden, 1 Thong Soon Avenue, Singapore 787431.
Click here for more information on Springleaf Prata Place.

8. Ronin Cafe’s Scrambled Eggs

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This hole-in-the-wall establishment has gained fame for making the simplest of dishes inexplicably delicious. They’re known having the best Eggs & Toast dish in Singapore, and it’s not hard to see why.

Simplicity is the name of the game here, as the humble egg takes centre stage in this dish and blows us all away. The eggs are silky and creamy, and slightly runny as well – the perfect consistency for everyone’s favourite comfort food. They’re also bursting with flavour, seasoned just right to bring out the fragrance and subtle sweetness in the egg. When you’re done, you’ll be torn between asking for seconds and lounging around in a satisfied daze.

Find it at 17 Hongkong Street, Singapore 059660.
Click here for more information on Ronin Cafe.

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[Egg Hunt Hint!] Chope’s Monthly Deals: April

Hungry? We’re sure you are. Satiate that growling tummy of yours with the great food and great savings! Here’s our roundup of Chope’s monthly specials that you won’t want to miss. This month, we’ve got 1-for-1 seafood, amazing discounts, and our Chope egg hunt to help you earn more Chope-Dollars every week. And no, this isn’t an April Fool’s joke.

 

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Look out for our egg-citing Egg Hunt coming up this month! We’ll be dropping Easter eggs on restaurant pages, and each egg scores you a total of 200 Chope-Dollars per reservation. Plus, find the golden egg and you’ll get 400 Chope-Dollars! All you have to do is check back on the blog every week, where we’ll be posting hints that help you figure out where the eggs are, and you could win bonus Chope-Dollars every week, so stay tuned!

 

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In this month’s Chope Exclusives, we’re reeling you in hook, line, and sinker with our line-up of goodies! We’ve got 1-for-1 seafood specials at great joints like Guenpin Fugu & Snowcrab Restaurant, Gyuu+, and Barnacles. Now you can dive into plates of oysters, fresh fish, and more without putting a dent in your wallet.

 

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You already know you can get 500 THB off your total bill when you pay using your VISA card, but did you know that a Citi-VISA gets you an even bigger discount? When you book a table at restaurants on our VISA specials and pay with Citibank, you can save not just 500, but 650 THB.

And if you haven’t got a VISA, you can still get great meals for less with this month’s Chope Exclusives. Look out for 1-for-1 mains and 50% off at restaurants like El Tapeo – Spanish Eatery & Wine Bar and Rock Restaurant & Bar.

 

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Dinner for two? Save on 50% of the 2nd diner’s meal at these restaurants. Or, you could bring your date to one of these eateries to enjoy this month’s Chope Exclusive offers. We’ve also got free beer for you when you book a table one (or all) at these hotspots. Cheers!

If you haven’t downloaded the Chope app, now would be a great time to do it. Otherwise, you’ll be missing out on a IDR 100,000 discount at restaurants like Black Sheep, Eric Kayser, and more. These specials are exclusive to bookings made on the app, so hurry and download it now!

 

Bali

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Treat yourself to great savings and an even better meal when you book a table at one of our Chope Exclusives restaurants! This month, we’ve got 1-for-1 mains at Jahe Restaurant, 30% off plus a free dessert at Grow Bali, and lots of complimentary cocktails. Once you’ve eaten your fill, don’t forget to turn those Chope-Dollars you’ve earned into vouchers that can get you up to 300,000 IDR discounts at these restaurants.

Chope’s very own Egg Hunt has started! To find this week’s egg, the clue is “new in seafood“. Happy Hunting!

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Who’s Who at This Year’s World Gourmet Summit?

The World Gourmet Summit is back, and it’s a foodie’s dream come true! For a whole month, you’ll get to taste the best food in the world, straight from the hands of the best chefs in the world.

This year, it’s all about discovery. Chefs from all over the world, especially central and eastern Europe and Asia, will flock to Singapore to serve up the lesser-known cuisines of their home countries. Read on to find out more about some of these amazing and inspiring chefs we’re just dying to meet.

Raymond Blanc

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Here’s an inspirational story for all our aspiring chefs: French culinary legend Raymond Blanc is completely self-taught! We’re serious – the man who’s won both an honourary Order of the British Empire and the insignia of Chevalier in the Ordre National de La Légion d’Honneur (the highest French decoration) for his prowess in the kitchen has never had an ounce of official training. Apparently, he only started cooking for a crowd when the chef at a restaurant he waited tables for fell ill, and he took over to save the day. Forget Wolverine, this guy’s origin story is the craziest we’ve ever heard.

Jumping forty-six years into the future, he’s now the most respected chef in the world, with several Michelin-starred restaurants under his belt. The jewel in his crown is undoubtedly Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, which has earned and kept 2 Michelin stars for three decades.

For the first time in twenty-two years, Chef Raymond Blanc is back for the World Gourmet Summit, where he’ll be hosting a masterclass and cooking up a storm of French delights you won’t want to miss.

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Patrizia di Benedetto

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Presenting Chef Patrizia di Benedetto, Queen of Sicilian cuisine, Breaker of glass ceilings, and Mother of the Michelin-starred Bye Bye Blues. This impressive lady has pretty much achieved all our #goals. She quit her sensible accounting job to chase her dreams and open the restaurant Bye Bye Blues in 1991, which has since won a Michelin star and the title of “Best Restaurant in Palermo”. And get this: she’s the only female Sicilian chef to have a Michelin star!

If you think Italian cuisine is all about pasta, pizzas, and risottos, then think again. This year, Patrizia di Benedetto graces the World Gourmet Summit to take your perceptions of Italian food and toss them out the window. Sail with her into the shores of Sicily and discover a side of Italian cooking you’ve never seen before, with a whole new set of ingredients and culinary traditions.

Sign up to discover and learn to cook true blue Sicilian cuisine with Patrizia di Benedetto in the World Gourmet Summit.

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Yuroslav Artuykh

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Ukrainian chef Yuroslav Aruykh hasn’t enjoyed the fame of other chefs in the World Gourmet Summit, but we’re sure the world will be hearing much more of him in the years to come. Although he’s the youngest chef by far, let’s not forget that age is just a number. Passionately in love with his country’s cuisine, he’s a traditionalist through and through, celebrating Ukraine’s culture through food.

Let Chef Yuroslav Artuykh take you on a journey through the forests, plains, and rivers of Ukraine with his stunning array of traditional dishes. He’s joined by Wine & Gastronomic Advisor Csaba Harmath, who will help you pair your food with delectable cocktails, elevating the unique flavours of the food for an enchanting dining experience. Together, they’ll have you falling head over heels for Ukrainian cuisine in no time. Come fly away with us and get a taste of Ukraine – you won’t regret it!

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There are loads more events going on at the World Gourmet Summit this year, so get your tickets here!


On another note: Chope’s very own Egg Hunt has started! Every week, we’ll give you a hint on one of our blog posts leading you to a restaurant page, where you’ll find an Easter egg that’ll score you bonus Chope-Dollars. To find this week’s egg, the clue is “new in seafood“. Happy Hunting!

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Fresh Eats: All-New in April

It’s Good Friday! What better way to spend your long weekend than having a delicious meal at one of these newly opened restaurants? This month, we introduce Dreamworks-themed food, bold Middle-Eastern cuisine, and more exciting new eats for you to sink your teeth into.

1. ATOUT Restaurant

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Chef Patrick Heuberger is back in the restaurant business with the newly-opened ATOUT Restaurant. “Atout” is French for “Trump Card”, and we’re certainly hoping this casual eatery will bring success to the renown (and greatly missed) chef. Even though it’s been open for just a few weeks, ATOUT has already won the hearts of many diners. Nestled in the midst of lush plants and serving up light nibbles as well as simple sit-down meals, it looks all set to be Singapore’s new favourite mid-day hangout.

Find it at 40C Harding Road, Singapore 249548
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2. Dreamworks Koukou Cafe Singapore

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Is it possible to be too Instagrammable? Dreamworks Koukou Cafe opened last month at Bugis+, and it’s a massive cuteness overload. It serves Asian-themed dishes like dim sum, glutinous rice, and K.B.P (code for kong bak pau), all sporting the adorable faces of your favourite Dreamworks characters. Their “Night Fury Steak Rice” features black glutinous rice in the shape of Toothless’s face, while their dim sum baskets open to reveal Po the Kung Fu Panda.

Find it at 201 Victoria Street, #05-04/05/06, Bugis+, Singapore 188067
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3. Caffe Fernet

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Caffe Fernet is an Italian restaurant with a refreshing concept: elegance in simplicity. It breathes new life into classic Italian flavours with deceptively minimalist dishes that are really, really, good. The key is high-quality ingredients served with just a little bit of seasoning because truly good food doesn’t need frills and fancy touches to shine. Don’t forget to order one of their classic cocktails to complement your food either. Lovers of good food, good cocktails, or both should definitely visit Caffe Fernet for modern Italian dining done perfectly right.

Find it at 70 Collyer Quay, #01-05, Customs House, Singapore 049323
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4. Winederlust

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Everyone dreams of finding that combination of wine and food that’s a match made in heaven. With Winederlust, a cellar door-concept bistro with more than 300 wine labels from breweries all over the world, finding the perfect wine and dish pairing just got easier. Their extensive wine collection lets you have your favourite tried-and-tested wines as well as lesser-known vintages from Uruguay and Morocco for the more adventurous. Whether you’re a novice or a connoisseur, Winederlust lets you taste and learn more about wines in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

Find it at 2 Dickson Road, Wanderlust Hotel, Singapore 209494
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5. Ma Cuisine

Here’s another wine bar with an extensive wine list for your perusal. Ma Cuisine gives you a taste of the finer things in life, featuring over 600 wine labels to go with a short yet sweet menu of French classics, many of which come straight from the Burgundian chef’s family cookbook. The gastro-bar is distinctively drinks-first, letting wine lovers design their menu around the drinks. You can get everything from hearty meals to late-night nibbles at Ma Cuisine, along with a glass of fine vintage French wine.

Find it at 38 Craig Road, Singapore 089676
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6. Takayama Japanese Restaurant

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Step into the world of exquisite elegance at Takayama Japanese Restaurant. Takayama embodies omenatashi, serving you with the composure and grace unique to Japanese hospitality. Watch Executive Chef Takayama, who has worked at Michelin-starred restaurant and served dignitaries like Japan’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, design his menu and delicately craft your dishes to perfection, using only the freshest ingredients while they’re at their peak.

Find it at 6A Shenton Way, #01-09/10, Downtown Gallery, Singapore 068815
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7. Kamo Soba Keisuke

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Chef Keisuke brings his famous duck ramen to Singapore with the opening of Kamo Soba Keisuke in Holland Village. Duck isn’t commonly found in Japanese cuisine, but Chef Keisuke incorporates delectable slices of the fatty, juicy meat into his ramen flawlessly. Like all good ramen restaurants, there are a huge selection of broths to choose from to suit all tastes. Sitting on a bed of springy noodles are mouth-watering slices of duck, duck meatballs, and the ever-present seaweed and eggs. Time to grab a pair of chopsticks and dive in!

Find it at 16A, Lor Mambong, Singapore 277677
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8. LES45

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Short for Lower East Side 45, this restaurant and bar by Hidden Door Concepts takes Mexican cuisine to new heights. Enjoy authentic gourmet Mexican eats on the 45th floor of Singapore Land Tower. No bright-yellow nacho cheese nor chilli con carne here – that’s Tex-Mex you’re thinking of. Instead, expect authentic plates such as Scallop Aguachile, Chicken Tinga, and more.

The bar serves some great drinks as well, using only top-quality artisanal spirits in their cocktails. Pair your food with a refreshing tequila or sweet sangria for a more indulgent experience.

Find it at 50 Raffles Place #45-03, Singapore Land Tower, Singapore 048623
Click here for more info.

 

9. Fat Prince

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Cafe meets kebabery at Fat Prince, an upscale Istanbul-inspired eatery in Tanjong Pagar. Bold Middle-Eastern influences permeate the cafe, from the exotic flavours to the intricate silverware brought in from the markets of Marrakech. Their menu is innovative and contemporary, blending rich flavours with vibrant seasonal ingredients that you won’t be able to get enough of.

Fat Prince’s selection of drinks is nothing to scoff at either. Authentic Turkish coffee is brewed in a sand pit and their bar serves wine from Lebanon, Morocco, and Jordan, as well as cocktails infused with bright Middle-Eastern flavours.

Find it at 48 Peck Seah Street, Singapore 079317
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10. Haru

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Easties can rejoice, because this new rice bowl joint just opened on Guillemard Road! Haru is a modern Izakaya restaurant offering healthy bowls of superfoods like kale and avocado sitting on multigrain rice or soba. When night falls, you can be treated to their rendition of the Chazuke. Douse your rice with a Korean tea-soup made with anchovy, kelp, and premium tea leaves for a unique dish bursting with umami. The best part: despite using luxe ingredients like lobster and ribeye, the bowls are surprisingly affordable, with options well below $20.

Find it at 100 Guillemard Road #01-06, Singapore 399718
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11. BlackTap

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Ladies and gents, this is the moment we’ve all been waiting for: BlackTap is finally here in Singapore! Get award-winning speciality burgers like the Greg Norman Burger, featuring wagyu beef, buttermilk-dill sauce, and soft potato buns. You can bring your vegan friends too, because BlackTap offers a vegan burger, complete with gluten-free buns. Let’s not forget the famous CrazyShake™ milkshakes too – get ready to sink your straws into indulgent, sinfully decadent milkshakes sporting over-the-top decorations!

Find it at L1-80, Bay Level, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018956
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Weekend Reads: 30 Mar – 1 Apr

A long weekend’s coming up, so that means you can catch up on all the cool new things happening around the world. This week, we’re all about dreams coming true. Read on to find out more!

We all love guacamole, but this hotel went the extra mile and organised a party for it.

Disney’s just released unicorn cupcakes in Disney World, and we’re in love.

This must be the week of childhood dreams coming true because Disney’s making Pizza Planet from “Toy Story” a reality.

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All our adult fantasies are becoming reality too. Time to pack your bags and hit the wine theme park in France!

In local news, these 7 Singaporean restaurants are ranked as one of the 50 best restaurants in Asia.

Rumour has it that American milkshake chain Shake Shack is making its way to Singapore.  

If you’re going to a dinner party soon, then you’d better remember these dinner party rules.

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Weekend Reads: 23 – 25 March

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Hear ye, hear ye. Chope’s collection of the hottest news in the food world is out! In this edition of Weekend Reads, check out the supermarket that’s selling 3-kilo buckets of Nutella, Popeye’s new and delightfully sinful menu, and how to get free Ben & Jerry’s for a year.

Guess who’s jumping on the brunch bandwagon? Popeye’s is now selling fried chicken waffles, and you can bet they’re selling like hotcakes.

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Whoever said you can’t buy happiness obviously hasn’t seen these 3-kilo buckets of Nutella, sold only in one supermarket in Germany. Someone get us plane tickets!

Not all heroes wear capes. This woman DESTROYED her male opponent in a cotton candy eating contest.

This awesome ship-shaped barbecue is making waves all over the Internet.

Get a sneak peek of the Royal Wedding: Prince Harry and fiancee have finally picked a bakery for their wedding cake!

Durian season is finally here! With Mao Shan Wang prices at an all-time low, grab all the durian you can get your hands on with this list of sellers.

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Here’s how you can get a year’s supply of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream for free.

Our Muslim friends can rejoice and get a taste of Subway cookies, because Subway is finally applying for a Halal certificate.

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Club Street Social’s Lunch Menu Gets Our Stamp of Approval

Club Street Social is known for being a great place to relax, soak up Singapore’s nightlife, and…have an excellent lunch? No really, how did we overlook the fact that this popular bar transforms from classy, glamorous joint at night to vintage cafe in the day. To remedy this error, we joined the crowds from Chinatown and Telok Ayer, and hopped on down to give their delicious and healthy lunch fare a go. (Spoiler: We liked it.)

 

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Appetiser: Beetroot and Burrata Salad

Even if you’re not a huge fan of salads, you have to try the Beetroot & Burrata Salad. All its elements are deliberately chosen to complement each other, making this much better than the usual bowl of assorted veggies, toppings, and a drizzle of dressing.

Chunks of beetroot, sweet slices of orange, and fragrant hazelnuts sit atop a bed of fluffy quinoa. The entire bowl is topped with a generous knob of creamy burrata cheese and given an addictive finish of nutty, browned butter, making it just sinful enough to be immensely satisfying. We had to force ourselves to stop eating to save space for other dishes (but I couldn’t stop nibbling on the burrata cheese!). Plus, don’t get us started on its visual appeal.

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Quinoa dyed beetroot pink, eye-catching orange slices, milky-white cheese, and a tinge of vibrant green coriander makes this a feast for the eyes as well as the stomach. The whole salad is a gorgeous mix of colours, flavours, and textures that combine to make each bite even better than the last.

 

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Sharing Snacks: Saffron Risotto Balls

Fried to golden-brown perfection, the Saffron Risotto Balls are a decadent and tempting treat. When you bite into them, the initial satisfying crunch melts into a pillow-soft mouthful of rich, saffron-infused rice.

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But our favourite bit was the surprise in the middle: a core of stretchy, melty, delicious cheese. These nibbles are served with Club Street Social’s very own smoky tomato sauce; its charred, tangy flavours enhance the sweet and slightly pungent saffron.

 

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Sandwich: Chicken Panini

For those bemoaning the lack of grab-and-go or eat-at-my-desk options, don’t speak too soon! We ordered the Chicken Panini and it was hands down our favourite dish of the day. Slices of sous vide chicken breast, sweet Roma tomatoes, earthy coriander pesto are sandwiched between slices of crunchy, light, toasted ciabatta, creating a marvellously comforting panini that showcases the beauty of simplicity.

You can tell that the panini is carefully prepared to bring out the best in the each and every ingredient. Thanks to the sous vide cooking, the chicken breast is tender and moist. The fresh tomatoes are sweet and balanced by the mellow taste of the coriander pesto. We’re ashamed to say that we spent too much time taking photos and didn’t get around to eating the panini until much later, but amazingly the bread didn’t get soggy at all and still retained a hearty bite without being overly chewy.

Overall, the Chicken Panini is everything a sandwich should be. It’s simple and comforting, with fresh ingredients which all go perfectly together to give you mouthfuls of pure bliss.

 

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Main Course: Farro Risotto

The first thing we noticed about this dish was its unique presentation: rice coated in a vibrant green sauce and garnished with a sprinkle of fried spinach. If you’re a fan of goat’s cheese, you’ll go crazy for the Farro Risotto, which is topped with generous slices of seared goat’s cheese that’s just barely starting to melt. Made with farro instead of the usual Arborio rice, the risotto has a pleasant bite, somewhat like brown rice, that sets it apart from its softer cousins. Its beautiful green sauce is made from spinach; though it’s a little plain on its own, the goat’s cheese really lifts the sauce and brings out the veggie’s light fragrance.

Grab a lunch set!

Your appetite might love the sound of lunch at the fabulously chic Club Street, but we understand if your bank account is a tad hesitant. Never fear; you’ll be able to solve the age-old dilemma of wallet vs stomach with Club Street Social’s lunch set. Order any main you like, and top up just $5 to add on a soup or salad of the day, plus a dessert and cup of coffee or tea.

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Weekend Reads: 16 – 18 March

St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, and we’re itching to get our hands on the happy hour deals out there. Before you go pub-hopping in the brightest green clothes you can find, check out this edition of Weekend Reads for the best St. Patrick’s hotspots in town, ideas for getting rid of that pesky hangover the next day, and more.

Wine or coffee, coffee or wine? This intoxicating Cold Brew Wine gives you both in one sip, and it tastes like grown-up heaven.

Hangovers are no fun. Thankfully, we have a list of weird and wonderful home remedies that might (no promises!) get rid of that pounding in your head.

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Our beloved Hawker Chan had a 3-day pop-up in London.

Make the most of your weekend with our guide to Singapore’s hottest St. Paddy’s venues.

The table where Anthony Bourdain and Barack Obama shared a bún chả is memorialised in a glass case – chopsticks included.

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For more celebrity power pairings, watch Gordon Ramsay and James Corden dodge spicy questions and try the world’s weirdest foods. Bon appetit!

Be your own barista (and impress your friends) with this mug.

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Next in the lineup of pink treats – Starbucks’ Strawberry Honey Blossom Creme Frappuccino.

Get yo’ boozy bubble teas at Jekyll & Hyde hot spot Wan!  

Are you feeling Guinness fatigue? Try these craft Irish stouts instead.

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Family-Friendly Ideas for St. Patrick’s Day

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Say “St. Patrick’s Day” and you’ll immediately think of overflowing beer mugs, rowdy pubs, and above all, sloshed leprechauns. Turn the infamous booze-filled celebration into a wholesome, family-friendly party with these ideas for a St. Patrick’s Day that’s perfect for the young’uns and the alcohol-intolerant.

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Make Green Food

What better way to celebrate St. Patrick’s day than by eating foods that are coloured green? Instead of just adding green food colouring to your cupcakes, turn your food green by including ingredients like spinach, peas, or pesto for a healthy twist – just blend them up and throw them into a batter or white sauce. If you’ve got more of a sweet tooth, matcha, mint, and pandan are delicious additions to any dessert.

For more inspiration, check out these recipes we’ve found to make your own naturally green festive treats:

  • Children will love these Spinach Pancakes, which taste just like normal ones but are still full of healthy, green goodness.
  • Even the pickiest of eaters will gobble up this delicious Green Goddess Mac & Cheese.
  • Can’t live without desserts? Get your daily dose of sugar with these amazing Green Tea Cupcakes. They’re great for a fun afternoon baking with your kids as well.
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Down a Few Virgin Drinks

We’ve already got delicious food, but no meal is complete without a great drink. Grab your cocktail shaker and blender because we’re ready to say Sláinte! Whip up a few mocktails, slushies or smoothies to accompany your food, or just for a midday pick-me-up. Alcohol-free, refreshing, and absolutely St. Pat’s worthy, these drinks are perfect for cooling off in Singapore’s unforgiving weather. They’re simple to make, but have just the right amount of fancy to be a hit at any party. And of course, they come in green as well.

If you’re the designated driver for the night, trade your virgin Cuba Libre (read: coke) for a quality mocktail at Open Door Policy or Loof where the mocktails are just as good as their boozy counterparts. For a festive green touch, order Open Door Policy’s Garden Lemonade, or Loof’s uniquely Singaporean Ya Kun Make Me Lose My Mind.

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Find Some Leprechauns

Now that everyone’s happy and well-fed, it’s time to go Leprechaun hunting. These mischievous trickster fairies are an icon of Irish culture and mythology, well known for their elusive pots of gold hidden at the ends of rainbows.

With paper, scissors, and a bit of creativity, you and your family can create a Leprechaun trap. If the luck of the Irish is on your side, you might just get him to tell you where he’s hidden his gold. Even if you don’t catch a Leprechaun, at least you’ve found a way to use up those leftover chocolate coins you’ve got for Chinese New Year.

Green paper, a Leprechaun-sized box, and some fancy bait (we like to use gold chocolate coins) are the basic building blocks of a good trap, but don’t be afraid to make it as extravagant and attractive and you want! Here are some ideas to get you started.

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Have a Traditional Irish Dinner

Maybe you don’t like the drunk and jolly pop-culture image of Irish culture. Thankfully, St. Patrick’s day doesn’t have to be all about dancing Leprechauns wearing shamrocks and waving pots of gold.

The Irish Stew is the national dish of Ireland, and it’s not hard to see why. Made with ingredients grown in Ireland and integral to its cuisine, it is essentially Irish culture condensed into a savoury, heart-warming meal. Featuring juicy lamb cooked with tender potatoes and fragrant herbs, the dish showcases the best of Irish agriculture.

Complete the meal with some tasty dishes like Boxty, a potato-based pancake, or Colcannon, creamy mashed potatoes mixed with cabbage or kale for a healthier (and yummier) Irish take on our favourite side. If your kids notice that everything on the traditional Irish dinner table contains potatoes, you can take the chance to educate them about the Potato Famine too.

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Join in the Festivities in Town!

You don’t have to stay home for a booze-free and family friendly St. Pat’s. Here in Singapore, we love any excuse to celebrate. There are loads of St. Patrick’s day activities organised by Irish pubs and communities around town, so feel free to join in the fun!

Don a green outfit and head down to Empress Lawn this Sunday afternoon (18 March) to take part in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Join Singapore’s Irish community for a fun-filled day of activities around the CBD area!

If your boots weren’t made for walking, swing down to the Irish pubs around town to enjoy the jovial atmosphere and get a taste of traditional Irish food. Molly Malone’s, the first Irish pub in Singapore, hosts the weekend-long St. Patrick’s Street Fest outside the pub long Circular Road. Expect the best of Irish culture with upbeat traditional music, energetic jigs, and of course, a lot of green. They’re serving Guinness as well, though you’re perfectly free to come to the party but avoid the booze.

Already have weekend plans? You’ll still get to hear some fancy fiddling, as Molly Malone’s is hosting the best Irish live bands in town all week long.

Click here for more information on Molly Malone’s.

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Weekend Reads: 9 – 11 March

Happy International Women’s Day! This week, Chope celebrates the awesome women gracing Singapore’s F&B industry. We’re also dishing out amazing news for Coca-Cola fans, wine enthusiasts, and birthday cake lovers. Stay tuned for more deets!

Y’all, Japan’s F&B scene gets all the good (maybe) stuff. Next up: Coca-Cola plans to mix alcohol into their fizzy drink.

Speaking of Coca-Cola, the peach flavour is now in Singapore?! Hold our laptops. We’re on our way.

This smashing new birthday trend shows that age is truly just a number.

Wine connoisseurs will be thrilled to know that someone has finally found a way to make (almost) instant wine in a pot. Bottoms up!

With this cool meal prep tip, you’ll never eat cheap, unhealthy takeaway again.

Jimmy Kimmel’s an amazing host – he’s funny, witty, and packs great snack boxes too!

Did you know green gummy bears are actually strawberry-flavoured? And other ‘omgwhat’ facts about food.

We’ve looked at women chefs in Singapore who have us in awe, now 15 chefs from around the world talk about the women and food that inspire them.

And in case you’re wondering what’s all this about Singapore’s feud with an Australian food writer – here you go. #fooddrama

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Go ooh-lala at the fanciest McDonald’s in the world. They even sell lobster rolls!

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7 Instagrammable Cafes To Glam Up Your Feed!

We live in a new age where everyone wants to be living the best virtual life, which means snapping the most aesthetic photos. For foodies, finding a new cafe that is easy on the eyes and has good lighting can be a struggle. Hence, here’s a list of 7 Instagrammable cafes based on ambience and food that will leave you with an Instagram page that’s #onfleek!

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Brunches Cafe

Go back in time at Brunches Cafe, a vintage-themed eatery that’s decorated with retro knick-knacks. Step into the cafe and you’ll immediately notice the Instagram-worthy Mini Cooper-turned-sofa set. Old-school chalkboards, rustic wooden furniture, oil barrel-turned seats, and more throwback pieces give this cosy cafe its signature look and feel of yesteryears.

Food-wise, Brunches Cafe nails it with their popular Eggs Benedict – two beautifully poached eggs with homemade hollandaise sauce and generous strips of streaky bacon. For desserts, the Fluffy Pancake Stacks with maple syrup and a side of fresh fruits will definitely sweeten up your Instagram feed!

Find it at 96 Rangoon Road, Singapore 218381
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Boufe Boutique Cafe

Boufe’s immaculate white walls and minimalist interior simply beckons you to get your camera out. Lamps with intricate metalwork lampshades adorn the ceilings, adding bold contrasts that make the cafe look super sophisticated. The simplicity of the cafe lets any dish take center stage, which is great for achieving that perfect, uncluttered flat-lay. Want a group photo with your friends here? Look no further than the charming garden swing outside. Snap away!  

Find it at 308 Tanglin Road, #01-01, Singapore 247974
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Common Man Stan

This wildly popular coffee haunt has everything you could look for in a cafe: tasty food, great coffee, and gorgeous decor. Be sure to get a taste of their unique house blends, the sweet and flowery CMCR Espresso, as well as the rich and warm 22 Martin. Its interior is the perfect blend of fashionable, chill, and homey, with cute spherical lights, a sleek bar and communal table, and a touch of nature in the wood tables and chairs. The colour scheme of the cafe is muted and calm, meaning that your food (beautifully plated, of course) will look even more appetising on camera.

Find it at 11 – 12 Stanley Street, Singapore 068730
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Hatched

As its name suggests, Hatched serves everything with eggs, making it the ultimate spot to have your brunch or all-day breakfast. Egg lovers will scramble to get a taste of the egg-cellent  Sam’s Chetta. Hatched cooks eggs in every way possible, from poached eggs to eggs over-easy to eggs benedict – you name it, they’ve got it! The warm-toned interior accented with bright yellow chairs makes a wonderful backdrop for a cheery breakfast shot, and the web of yellow streaks surrounding its simple wooden door is perfect for a shot with your brunch buddies.

Find it at 267 Holland Ave, Singapore 278989
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Lickety

Pretty pastel cyan and baby pink colour the walls and furniture at Lickety, a Halal-certified dessert cafe. The interior of Lickety is embellished with more pastel candy adornments such as a giant lollipop and ice cream cones. So ‘candylicious’! Choose from funky flavours like ‘Dark Angel’, ‘Speculoos’, and ‘Earl Grey & Fig’ along with classic toppings like chocolate sauce, pocky sticks, and fruit loops. This is perfect for hot and humid days when you need to cool down and catch a breather. Be sure to strike a pose with your Hong Kong egglet waffle cone and ice cream outside this mini dollhouse cafe.

Find it at 34 Bussorah St, Singapore 199452
Click here for more information on Lickety.

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Wakey Wakey

This new cafe in The Concourse may just be your motivation to get out of bed early in the mornings. Serving up smooth, creamy lattes (including a delicious matcha latte) and heartwarming breakfast foods, Wakey Wakey is a great place to get your mid-morning pick-me-up. With natural light streaming into the cafe’s sleek industrial interior through floor-to-ceiling windows, your photos of the perfect latte art and cheerful breakfast food are guaranteed to be amazing.

Find it at 302 Beach Rd, Singapore 199600
Click here for more information on Wakey Wakey.


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Mellower Coffee (Bugis)

Furnished to give you maximum comfort and tranquility, Mellower is a spacious sanctuary for you to relax and get lost in a book and feel, well, mellow. This modern cafe features the chic, industrial decor that we all love, so get your phone ready for some aesthetic shots. We highly recommend getting the “Sweet Little Rain”. The cotton candy perched on top of your cup slowly melts because of the steam from the hot coffee below, making it look like delicate, sugary rain. If that’s not Instagram-worthy, then we don’t know what is!

Find it at 108 Middle Road, #01-01 The Prospex, Singapore 188967
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