To Try

These days, it seems a classic eggs ben isn't enough to cut it with discerning cafehoppers. More is needed to impress. An example is Stateland's take that incorporates a local element of laksa. In my opinion, it works, albeit turning out to be much smaller than I expected. The "eggporn" money shot didn't happen though as the egg in my order today was a tad overcooked. Sigh... But regardless, the yummy, slightly sweet laksa sauce made up for it somewhat.

The folks of CMCR are dead serious about their coffee. This cafe is dedicated to making top-notch coffee available to the common man, and believes that great coffee ought to be paired with amazing grub. Start the day with their Turkish Breakfast comprising a phyllo-wrapped soft-boiled egg, crispy feta, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives and hummus served with pita bread. Their Organic Eggs Benedict is another favourite, with a twist of tender braised ox cheeks in place of ham. For a lighter option, grab their flaky Croissant Croque Monsieur which comes stuffed with provolone cheese, ham, and amazing bechamel sauce. Plus a cup of coffee, and you're good to go!

If you enjoy spending time with a very good cuppa and basking in the beauty of gorgeous coffee brewing equipment, it's about time you made a coffee pilgrimage to The Tiny Roaster. Reminicent of Nylon's in-house roasting and coffee-only concept, it's worth setting aside some time to experience the seriousness of this coffee studio. Hidden in an estate beside West Coast Plaza, sit back and enjoy your Iced White Brew ($5) or an aromatic Studio Brew ($4) while being inspired to brew your own coffee at home. You can buy roasted and unroasted beans alongside filters and drippers. They even offer classes on home roasting and brewing, coffee appreciation and cupping!

Fans of the renowned global affairs and culture magazine would be delighted to know that Monocle is finally in Singapore, with a brand new Monocle Cafe and retail store set up in Holland Village. Located in the residential street of Jalan Kelabu Asap, you can look forward to enjoying a great cuppa brewed with La Marzocco beans from New Zealand’s Allpress, and flip through copies of Monocle in their outdoor garden area. You can even do a spot of shopping in their retail space! It's easy to miss, but for chilled-out alfresco vibes and a stellar long black, keep your eyes peeled. Might be a good idea to visit this spot while waiting for your seat at a certain popular waffle and soft serve cafe nearby ;)

Enjoy all-day brunch fare, hearty mains and gorgeous desserts with your best friends amidst tranquility at this riverside cafe by Punggol Waterway. Whisk & Paddle offers unobstructed views of the resevoir with good food and drink to boot -- a much-needed respite at any time of day. For brunch, dig into comforting dishes like Eggs Ben with Smoked Salmon on Waffles, or a warm pan of Mac and Cheese. For a sweet treat, choose from their range of desserts in their display, and sit back with a cuppa to enjoy the view. If you can't decide, opt for the Berries Rose Tart, or the humble Earl Grey Lavender Loaf. By night, wind down and swop out the desserts and coffee for bar bites and ice cold beer!

At Sin Lee Foods, the Chicken and Waffles sound tempting, but it is the humble Aburi Broccoli Salad that takes centrestage and receives standing ovations -- time and time again. Inspired by lok-lok, this dish is quite literally a party in your mouth. Torched broccoli florets sit most delicately on a bed of white balsamic, with a cheeky smear of orange coconut sugar on the side that adds not only a lovely colour but also a delightful new dimension of flavour. To top it off, crushed papadums lay scattered, while a light snowing of parmesan finishes this sublime creation. For a satisfying brunch, share the broccoli, and then dig into their Beef and Grains for a real umami, Japanese-inspired hit of flavours that is bound to fill you! Oh, the coffee's excellent too.

If you haven't yet tried the Pulled Pork Sanger at Burnt Ends, you're missing out. Imagine this: Brioche bun. Cheese. Pickled jalapenos. Red cabbage slaw. Tangy chipotle aioli. Smoky, juicy, tender pork shoulder that's been cooked for 10 hours and lovingly pulled. Brioche bun (again). Sink your teeth into all that and you'll be catapulted to heaven with the combination of textures and flavours. Pure satisfaction. Beware, it can get pretty messy!

Expect a rich satisfying buttery pastry that crumbled in our mouths! Naturally sweet banana fillings complemented with fresh coconut shreds and cream topped with crunchy diced almonds, so good that it kept us as a patron for more than a decade! #makanhunt #makeyourcaloriescount #openricesg #food #foodies #foodphotography #foodphotography #instafood #instadaily #indulgence #bananapie #desserts #butter #fragrance #aroma #freshlybaked #sgig #igsg #shiok #yummy #pie #tart #banana #coconut #cream #musttry #sgfoodies #sgfooddiaries #sgfood #katong #mondayblues

Beef short ribs, bovril, daikon, bonito. The beef was SOOOO good, a few mouthfuls were slick with rich, buttery, fatty bits that melted in the mouth like a dream. The daikon fries, however, were tasteless and did nothing for me.

If you are the one who can't miss out on hipster cafes, Craftsmen would be the place of your choice to chill especially with its industrial theme. If the orange cups look similar, that's because they are affiliated to Dutch Colony Coffee from Pasarbella. Not really a fan of their rather light-bodied coffee but it definitely has the potential of being an uprising cafe.

True to Teppei style, Hanare offers two value-for-money buffet options: full buffet at $19.90 (one main dish + free flow of 20 side dish options) or bara set at $17.90 (chirashi don + free flow of 4 side dish options). While the full buffet had interestingly respectable dishes like whole garlic cloves cooked in Japanese spice, I much preferred the bara set. Topped with an incredibly generous portion of fresh chunky pieces of sashimi like salmon, tuna, scallop, surf clam, swordfish and roe, the chirashi was incredibly indulgent, save for the overpowering sesame dressing. If you're ordering this, you might probably want to request for the dressing on the side. Be sure to head down early; by 12:30pm, the 42-seater was packed with a dozen PMEBs waiting in line. Definitely worth the money, and best of all, you won't need to make a reservation two months in advance. #foodporn #foodreview #foodie #hanare #japanese #food #chirashi #sashimi

The casual atmosphere at this New American gastropub certainly will put you at ease despite some unfamiliar dishes on their seasonally-changing menu. Rachel tells us more about this exceptional foie gras dish: "Inspired by a certain dish in US which he tasted then to be "the best thing I've had", this is what executive chef Benjamin declares to be the usurper of that title. I can see why - the strange combination of melt-in-the-mouth foie gras on crisp toasted brioche works surprisingly and superbly well with sweet elements of dark chocolate ganache and mashed bananas, crunchy granola crumbs and smokey bacon jam. I don't know if this is THE best thing I've ever had, but it certainly ranks among the top and for a non-foie gras fan like me, that's saying a lot."