New Hangout Spot, Chip Bee Gardens, Is Where All The Cool Things Are
Situated opposite Holland Village, Chip Bee Gardens is home to a few of our favourite hangouts. Located in a quieter, more peaceful, and relaxing district, Chip Bee Gardens is that perfect hideout for a little bit of me-time as well as a great choice for a laid back catch up session with friends.
You can be sure that the little cafes and ice cream parlours here serve up some really decent fare that will not disappoint.
1. Baker & Cook
At the very top of this list is Baker & Cook. Conceptualised by New Zealander Dean Brettschneider – one of the best bakers on the globe, this spacious and cosy cafe serves up a good selection of bread, pastries, salads and mains.
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A bonus for coffee addicts – their lattes are to-die for.
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Be sure to try their chocolate Lamingtons. It’s two layers of light and airy sponge cake filled with chocolate cream and covered with a thin layer of desiccated coconut.
Not overbearingly sweet and empowering, the flavours are also simple. Less is more, and we can’t help but reach out for seconds.
Baker & Cook Chip Bee Gardens The wide selection of professionally curated Italian fare they serve will leave you spoilt for choice. Pasta? Checked. Pizza? Checked. Did we mention that most food are homemade as well? That’s surely a bonus. Well, an Italian meal should always end with this one dessert, Tiramisu. This dangerously addictive espresso-infused dessert consists of Italian Savoiardi biscuits soaked in Italian coffee and Marsala, layered with creamy Mascaarpone, and finally topped with shaved Valrhona chocolate. What goodness! Da Paolo Gastronomia Besides their freshly churned ice-cream and oh-so-yummy looking waffles, Sunday Folks has their own array of freshly baked cakes as well! The latest addition to their cake collection is the Bailey’s Cheesecake with Speculoos. Slow-baked and made with both Philadelphia light cream cheese and rich Bailey’s Irish cream, the cake is then topped with a splash of chocolate sauce and Speculoos. These different layers of flavours are undoubtedly a surprise to your palette. Sunday Folks Ice cream in a cone or a cup is forever a classic, and this humble ice-cream parlour does its ice-cream the right way. Ice-cream at The Daily Scoop is made fresh, on a daily basis. Imagine that! Also, extra brownie points to them for creating their goodness with locally-sourced and fresh ingredients. Artificial flavourings are a big no-no to them. We love their Cha Earl Grey. It is basically an Earl Grey sherbet. Imagine having your Earl Grey tea ice cold. That’s totally a big yay for us because that will be extra refreshing on the hot, sunny days. The Daily Scoop We all need a break sometimes from the hustle and bustle of the city. Why not give yourself a break and enjoy a little tea-time over at Chip Bee Gardens? Header Image Source: Urbandesis Singapore Also, read The Game Plan – Explore The Best Of Bedok Cafes With This Trail!
Address:
44 Jalan Merah Saga, #01-56 Chip Bee Gardens, Singapore 278116
Opening Hours:
Sun to Thurs, 7:30am to 8pm
Friday, 7:30am to 10pm
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Address:
43 Jalan Merah Saga, #01-74, Singapore 278115
Opening Hours:
8:30am to 9:30pm
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Address:
44 Jalan Merah Saga, Chip Bee Gardens #01-52, Singapore 278116
Opening Hours:
Closed on Monday
Tues-Thurs, 1pm-10pm
Friday, 1pm-11pm
Saturday, 12pm-11pm
Sunday, 12pm-10pm
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Address:
43 Jalan Merah Saga, #01-78, Chip Bee Gardens, Singapore 278115
Opening Hours:
Sun to Thurs, 11am-10pm
Fri to Sat, 11am-10:30pm
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The Most Indulgent Desserts In Singapore That Will Leave You Feeling Pampered & Awed!
It’s mid-week and you’ve worked hard. Nothing soothes a tired soul like a good cafe and indulgent desserts. At DiscoverSG, we understand the need to pamper yourself, especially when life is so tough. We’ve got you covered, from flammable ice cream, and molten green tea desserts to a fancy chocolate and gold cake. Take a break and indulge in dessert!
Baked Alaska from Antoinette
[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/zg2a7QtLBr/[/embed]A French patisserie and tea salon named after the last queen of France, the desserts at Antoinette are as classy as the decor. Of note, their Baked Alaska is a popular pick, with flamed Grand Marnier liquor poured over the blackcurrant meringue, containing vanilla ice cream with ‘griotte’ cherries cooked in kirsch, orange confit and almond nougatine. This is not only a party in your mouth, but on the table too!
Le Vacherin de la Reine from Antoinette
[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/x-4AjDpD4s/[/embed]Not just indulgent, but also pretty. This dessert tempts and delights! First off, everything on the plate is edible, from the flowers to the fluffy spun sugar decoration. The highlight is the pink rose meringue, which hides the yuzu cream, vanilla creme chantilly and vanilla ice-cream filling that pairs perfectly with the decadent meringue casing and the strawberries on the side. Irresistible!
Antoinette
30 Penhas Rd, Singapore 208188
#02-33 333A Orchard Road, Mandarin Gallery
62933121, 68369527
Tsujirihei Green Tea Tart from 2am: dessert bar
[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/BAOLqQUPVS4/[/embed]You’ve heard of chocolate lava, but what about green tea lava? That’s what you’ll get when you cut open this green tea tart. The molten green tea centre isn’t overly sweet, and it goes extremely well with the crumbly tart and the sherbet on the side. 2am : dessert bar is known for a variety of other innovative dessert creations, but for green tea lovers, this is the standout pick.
2am: dessert bar
21A Lorong Liput, Holland Village 277733
Tue – Fri: 3pm – 2am
Sat, Sun: 2pm – 2am
closed on Mondays
Soft Serve Ice Cream Cone From Sunday Folks
[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/BBZ7gdJp6AZ/[/embed]A hot favourite dessert place on Burpple, Sunday Folks never serves up a boring cone, with the variety of toppings including Royce’s chocolate cubes, caramel popcorn, souffle cheesecake squares, fancy pocky sticks and more. As for the soft serve, their Earl Grey Lavender and Sea Salt Gula Melaka are hot favourites.
Sunday Folks
44 Jalan Merah Saga, #01-52 Chip Bee Gardens, 278116
Tue – Fri: 1:00pm – 10:00pm
Sat, Sun: 12:00pm – 10:00pm
Closed on Mondays
Sticky Date Pudding from PS. Cafe
[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/BCSQvcwp7Ka/[/embed]The well-known PS. Cafe does the classic sticky date pudding just right, with the warm pudding topped off with butterscotch sauce and a scoop of sweet vanilla ice cream. This is one of the must-try desserts if you’re visiting the cafe for the first time!
Double Chocolate Blackout Cake from PS. Cafe
[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/BCcrDWsJQ4f/[/embed]Also served with ice cream, expect two generous layers of moist chocolate cake topped with rich dark chocolate ganache. Many have taken to Instagram to dub this moist chocolatey goodness as one of the best chocolate cakes they’ve had.
PS. Cafe
The Disgruntled Chef for this spin on the regular Magnum ice cream.
The Disgruntled Chef
26B Dempsey Rd, 247693
yummy ice cream spots in Toa Payoh!
Eclairs from L’éclair by Sarah Michelle
[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/BCfShO2olWy/[/embed]The first eclair boutique and cafe in Singapore, L’éclair boasts “the twenty-first century eclair”, with unique fillings and artful designs, unlike the regular predictable ones we commonly see. If you’re in the mood for French dessert, try out flavours like their Hazelnut Praline with Valrhona hazelnut cream, Ispahan with light rose cream, lychees and strawberries, and Dark Chocolate with 66% Mexique dark chocolate cream.
L’éclair
#01-28 190 Clemenceau Avenue, Singapore Shopping Centre, 239924
Whitegrass Restaurant is filled with various chocolates, from the indulgent chocolate mousse, to the white chocolate centre and chocolate pearls. The orange jellies prevent it from being too overwhelming, and the gold leaf foils are just the luxurious icing on the cake.
Whitegrass Restaurant
#01-26/27 30 Victoria Street, Chijmes, Singapore 187996
Tue – Sat: 6:00pm – 9:30pm
Closed on Mondays and Sundays
Which of these desserts will make the cut for mid-week pampering? Let us know in the comments!
