Drips Bakery Cafe (Tiong Bahru)

A surprising favourite, the unassuming Lemon Mascarpone ($17.50) was a refreshing hit. With an almost lip-puckering but more lip-smacking lemon sauce, the bowl was amazing balanced with the airy espuma Mascarpone, rich cocoa powder and smooth mascarpone cheese sauce. The crunchy-crisp meringue cookie studded in the middle of the heap was a yummy textural find too. So very moreish with the fluffy ice.

Got my kakigori fix at the Sakanoue Café last month and wah the fuwa fuwa ice still slaps. Now, with its permanent location on our little island, the famed Tokyo shaved ice is housed in Drips Bakery Café’s Tiong Bahru outlet and is available from 1pm daily.

Having tried a few flavours in their previous pop-ups, I knew I had to get the Signature Blackforest ($19.8) which is exclusive to Singapore. The hefty-looking number was loaded with luscious chocolate sauce, cream cheese, brandied cherries, tea caramel sauces and cinnamon crumble cookies. On the side was also cherry brandy liqueur to be added for a more boozy kick. Not too rich with the ice but the toppings packed a delicious punch. There is a nice sourness to the cherries and pleasant bittersweetness with the chocolate sauce that wonderfully replicates the familiar blackforest-esque flavours.

Drips Bakery Café is a delightful spot that offers a cozy ambiance paired with creative pastries and unique beverages. Among the items I tried, the Almond Croissant was the clear favorite. The croissant was perfectly flaky, with a generous filling of high-quality almonds that tasted fresh and indulgent. It’s one of those pastries that you’ll want to come back for.

The Seasonal Fruit Tart, while visually appealing, didn’t quite steal the show but still delivered a pleasant balance of sweetness and tartness. Another highlight was the Ondeh Ondeh Danish, a pretty pastry infused with the familiar flavors of pandan and gula melaka. It’s a modern twist on a local favorite and definitely worth trying. On the other hand, the Mushroom Chicken Pie fell a little flat. While hearty, it lacked the standout flavors that would make it truly memorable.

The drinks were equally intriguing, especially the Cappuccino and Iced Café Latte, both made with Koji Rice milk. The rice milk added a creamy and slightly sweet note that complemented the coffee well, making the beverages a unique and enjoyable part of the experience.

Overall, Drips Bakery Café impressed with its inventive take on classic items and thoughtful execution. While not every dish wowed, the Almond Croissant and Ondeh Ondeh Danish alone make it worth a visit. For a cozy afternoon snack or a coffee date with a twist, this café is a great choice.

Tried these tarts and added them to my dessert go-to list:

1) Cinnamon cherry brandy tart
2) Cinnamon apple tart

Their tarts had distinct flavours and were not cloyingly sweet, looking forward to trying more flavours at the cafe.

Ordered their fresh avocado tarts🥑🥑, seasonal fresh fruit tart 🥭and cappuccino ☕️☕️😋 I love their avocado tarts, light meringue topped with cocoa powder with their avocado filling inside what a unique and delicious tart 🤩🤩it is not too sweet at all. Totally love it. Their seasonal fresh fruit tart taste not bad too ! a lot of fresh raspberry and mango on top
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This far from aesthetic picture does this tart no justice. While initially repulsed by the price, I’m glad it tasted as expensive as the price. The tart was sufficiently form yet crumbly, with a melt-in-your-mouth feel after. Granny Smith apple slices that were glazed with light cinnamon, giving off a delightful sour yet sweet and spice-y flavour. It went perfect with the lightly textured cream in between and the tart shell. Although I was craving an apple crumble (they didn’t have it that day), this did the job of satisfying that not-too-sweet yet sour apple dessert I was looking for. Ultimately, it’s still a pretty damn pricey tart for the size no matter how delicious it was.