I actually liked the pain de campagne much more! No expectations perhaps. Perfect crust, chewy and light inside (and not sour). They have it in two sizes, mini and full size.

Open from 11am for lunch. One of the 3 best options in the East if you like your CKT not too sweet, with pork lard, and full of wok hei (most Singaporeans prefer the soggy, sickly sweet style of CKT).
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Ps. The other two Eastie options with similar taste profile are Dong Ji and Joo Chiat ckt. You're welcome.
Pps. Real Easties do NOT eat laofuzi or hill st.

Only available at opening, 1230h and 1430h. Due to its popularity you either have to queue in the heat, come twice (once to order and once to pick up 1-2h later), or pre order. Pre ordering involves playing a "fastest fingers first" game at 4pm on Saturdays, which only works if you are organised (set alarm clock) + tech savvy.
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Is it worth the effort though? It's certainly one of the better croissants in sg, since you get it fresh out of the oven unlike many other bakeries. It's crispy on the outside rather than flaky, and the inside is chewy and a bit wet, rather than fluffy. But then again you can't get the ideal croissant anywhere in sg so.... A good option if you can't fly overseas. Lucky you if you live nearby.

Since my favorite izakaya is not doing takeaway during lockdown, I have been getting my izakaya fix from Shukuu due to their curbside location (a shop house in Telok Ayer) and reasonable prices. They have a good selection of easy to drink sake, priced around $70+gst. For food, their mentai rosti, kani miso and deep fried squid tentacles are my favorites. Avoid their fried chicken karaage (an izakaya staple) as it is unfortunately sub par.
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📞 : WhatsApp to order. Contact and menu on their fb.
💡 : 20% discount off food for self collection
🚙 : easy streetside parking just outside the shop, since Stanley street deserted now you don't even need parallel parking skills.

I always order this dish for brunch, and I'm happy to say it travels really well in takeout form! Just pop the bread in the toaster for a few minutes when you get home and it will be as good as new. If you want you can even give the bone marrow a quick 20s zap in the microwave.
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Unfortunately they didn't post the regular menu on their social media but Chope has it.
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📍 Call to order. Contact on their fb.
💡 : one for one on burpple applies for self collection
🚙 : easy parking as you can stop your car right outside the shop which is in a residential neighborhood.

Steamboat kits are the best option for couples and small families as you get variety without food wastage. Also ideal for busy (lazy) people like me who want to save on prep work and avoid crowded supermarkets. This kit starts from $30 for pork, and comes with a soup base and two types of chilli sauces too.
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This shop only offers one type of soup so I probably wouldn't order from them again as I prefer a spicy soup base. But if you have more subtle ( sophisticated?) taste buds as most Singaporeans do, then this is a reasonably priced option with fresh and plentiful ingredients.
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📞 : WhatsApp or call to order. Contact on their fb.
🚙 : If you self collect you must do so by 5pm. Easy curbside pickup for drivers as it is in a industrial kind of area.
💡 : you may want to top up on a la carte order of meat because it's quite little meat for 2 pax (estimate 100g)

Legit the best sandwich in the world (and I despise sandwiches as a rule). I used to have this weekly as Ronin cafe was near my office, but then tragedy struck when Ronin closed. Due to the current circuit breaker, Gather (same owner) has thankfully resurrected this thing of beauty. Please keep it on the menu forever! 🙏🙏.
💡 : The bread doesn't really survive takeout / delivery well, so best to put it in the toaster oven for a bit before eating.

The. Best. Tart. Ever. This hazelnut chocolate confection looks delicate and pretty from the outside, yet packs a solid punch with dark chocolate ganache inside and a gooey hazelnut praline center. Major love for this neighborhood cafe, that also serves yummy food.
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📞 : WhatsApp in advance to order
🚙 : plenty of streetside parking just outside the shop.

I adore the honey themed food here, so healthy yet tasty! None of that deep fried stuff that are typical to lazy cafes. Of their range of waffle sandwiches, the beef ragu is my favourite as it is slightly spicy from Jalapeños, and includes a sunny side up with perfect flowy yolk. This sandwich is part of the $35.90 Bundle B, which includes a salmon mentai don and two honey drinks, perfect for a couple. When taking out, the waffle is packed separately so that the toppings don't make it soggy.
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Order was ready waiting for me when I arrived about 30min after my telephone order 👍
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📞 : call or WhatsApp to order. Contact on their fb or ig.
🚙 : easy street parking just outside the shop (minimal parallel parking skills required as there are many lots available during covid)
💡: don't miss out on their tarts (better than the cakes)

My neighborhood steakhouse now does bento boxes, perfect for a quick lunch or TV dinner when you're having back to back work calls all day. I like the variety of the bento box, but the full a la carte menu is available as well.
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Unfortunately not the most advanced online ordering app. You can't indicate the collection time so the staff will have to call you to confirm 😂
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📍 : https://smartweb-2.tabsquare.com/intro
💡 : 25% discount for self collection.

I love that they have unique flavours such as hae bee hiam, bak kwa, beetroot and carrot, in addition to the traditional soon and chives (韭菜) flavors. The skin is unlike typical soon kueh skin, more like 水晶包 skin. The soon kueh also comes frozen if you want to keep it in your feeezer for up to a week and steam it yourself for an instant meal.
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Just call or WhatsApp your order and pay by paynow. you'll need to get out of your car to register at the guard house before you can access the compound.
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💡 : note that they are purists, so no chilli or condiments are provided.

One of my regular haunts for their next level baguettes, and I'm glad to see that they were busy with takeaway orders on second day of CB!
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Unfortunately the shop was a little squeezy and hectic during lunchtime, and I had to wait about ten minutes even though I ordered in advance and arrived at my indicated time. Also their online oddle shop doesn't haven't the full menu so it's better to WhatsApp your order, but then you have to use the germy nets payment machine. Hopefully they sort out their oddle menu soon.
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WhatsApp 9777 7519 to order (menu on their Facebook page).