Walked past after a hair cut and decided to have a cuppa. This is a newly opened cafe at Toa Payoh Central. They have brunch menu from 10am to 3pm with sandwiches, truffles, salads, waffles etc..there are other food as well.
I always love to sit at the back of the cafe to observe everything. The staff was friendly and I hope he can smile more :)
Cozy corner, but red may not be a good color to relax.
Long Black ($4) was fruity, not bitter and slightly aromatic. I really enjoyed this long black during my first visit.
Mocha ($5.50) was thick, creamy and sweet enough.
Cappuccino ($4.50)
Ice Mocha ($6.50). I could taste more cocoa than coffee and it was sweet.
Classic Fraisier ($5.50) was really creamy and moist, slightly sweet for me. The strawberry was not sour and quite generous too.
Non-alcoholic Tiramisu ($7). This is a non traditional tiramisu with almonds and just a hint of coffee taste.
Opera ($7) was slightly sweet but moist and texture was great. It has nuts in between, not for my buddy and people who are allergic to nuts. The chocolate wasn't bitter at all, great for kids.
Waffle with maple syrup ($7.50) presentation was colorful and healthy with blueberries and raspberries. It was crispy and light, definitely not the bready, chewy kind that will fill your stomach after a quarter of it. This will go very well with ice cream but I only ordered it with maple so that I could eat it at its purest and it didn't disappoint me. It was indeed pure and pleasant.
Overall, I find the service here was quite good with a personal touch which I really appreciate. I was even asked if I need warm water after I've finished my coffee. Which cafe will do that?
However, I think the air ventilation has to improve. I cannot go on a date there because my hair and dress will smell after going in. After my first visit, I stick to al fresco and did my order fast inside the cafe.
