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All was a scene of calm in this shophouse cafe clad with vintage made-over furniture. Most personally picked up by owner Hwee Min in the most unlikely places, scouring the void decks of HDB flats and the backalleys of industrial estates for pre-loved furniture that are calling out for attention to it's prevalent remaining lifespan, in desperate knowledge of it's potential to pamper a few more bottoms.
Lining the walls are chairs with the most gorgeous prints rescued from the brink of abandonment, restored to it's former beauty with a bit more personal touch to boot.
Here we had a chai tea latte, and iced mocha between the both of us together with a fresh waffles with berries to share. Lovely as the beverages were, the stars of the show were definitely the earl grey sable cookies that were served on the side in a gorgeous onion shaped glass bowl. I wish I could have more.
The claim to fame waffles were slightly disappointing despite the tantalizing smell wafting from the tiny kitchen stationed at the back of the cafe throughout it's preparation process. Crisp with the least flavor to boot, I dug at the generous serving of cream on the side and reckoned to myself that perhaps a drizzle of blueberry reserves could actually save the slightly barren dish. *ouch*
Despite the slightly disappointing fare we had, the place radiated warmth, a kind of hospitality emerging from the passion of it's owners for furniture. Lovely, quaint music and a glow of earnestness from all around may just be a hit on the nail for many of it's patrons.
124 Tanjong Pagar Road
Singapore 088533
6222 3510
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