weekend_brunch_myccFood critic Chong Yap's top 8 picks for weekend brunch: Toby's Estate, Symmetry, The Missing Pan, Choupinette, Oriole Cafe and Bar, Selfish Gene Cafe, Rider's Cafe, Lots Gourmet Stop.

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With so many cafes and new places now, it's almost getting hard to decide where to go every weekend.  Many new cafes have been overrated, with ambience overshadowing food quality. To help readers get the best for their buck, food critic Chong Yap of Make Your Calories Count has compiled a list of his favorite cafes.
 

And they are... 


1. Toby's Estate

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We were charmed. We had a perfect cup of coffee that won us over (possibly the best cup of flat white so far). This is a place with decent food and a comfortable ambience for you to pore over magazines while enjoying a relaxing brunch.

Go there for their coffee and Toby's Breakfast.

Address: 8 Rodyk Street #01-03/04 Singapore 238216 (Robertson Quay)
Contact: 6636 7629


2. Symmetry

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Overcrowded on weekends but equipped with an efficient queue system. Expect a bit of waiting time. Their dishes come at a premium compared to other cafes, though the menu has interesting items that we can't wait to go back and try.

Go there for their Eggs Benedict and we've heard that their Flan and Bacon&Cheese Rissoles are good.

Address: 9 Jalan Kubor #01-01 Singapore 199206 (Arab Street/Bugis)
Contact: 6291 9902


3. The Missing Pan 

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The folks behind Uppercrust are the ones behind this cafe too. We loved how spacious the place is, unlike typical cafes where tables are so close together you can hear all kinds of gossip going on. Portions are generous and satisfying. We enjoyed the refreshing combination with buttered corn, though they could do with more desserts on their menu!

Go there for 62-degrees Eggs Benedict with Ham and variety of organic artisanal bread.

Address: 619D Bukit Timah Road Singapore 269724
Contact: 6221 7022


4. Choupinette
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Choupinette, photo credit: I-S Asia City

A small restaurant at the side with an inconspicuous signboard beyond eye level  - it's easy to miss this place. Cosy space with a vintage touch, this is one of the classic places to get a good eggs ben.

Go there for their Eggs Royale.

Address: 601 Bukit Timah Road #01-01 Singapore 269708
Contact: 6466 0613


5. Oriole Cafe & Bar

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Our favourite place in town to rest our legs and enjoy a cup of coffee, or for brunch with the girls. This is one of those rare conveniently located cafes where you don't have to drive/walk through small hidden roads to get to.

We love their coffee and a surprise Sunday brunch item, though a personal favourite is still their Prosciutto Scrambled Eggs with a strong truffle taste in every bite - which they've removed from their menu.

Go for their coffee, honey crumble affogato and classic french toast.

Address: 96 Somerset Road #01-01 Pan Pacific Serviced Suites
Contact: 6238 8348


6. Selfish Gene Cafe

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Gene (the owner) does not sell what he doesn't eat, hence the name of the place. They serve pretty good food for its brunch menu and the spread is pretty sumptuous.

Go there for warm Banana Cake with Peanut Butter, The Valerie and Matcha Latte

Address: 40 Craig Road Singapore 089678 (Tanjong Pagar)
Contact: 6423 1324


7. Riders' Cafe
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Photo credit: Riders' Cafe

Where else can you find a cafe with such view of greenery and horse stables? Bound to be crowded, do make reservations prior to your visit. We loved the ambience and sumptuous mains with friendly service staff.

Go there for their Eggs Benedict with Pacific Swimmer Crab, Death by Chocolate Cake

Address: 51 Fairways Drive Singapore 286965 (Bukit Timah)
Contact: 6466 9819
 

8. Lots Gourmet Stop

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This place is so ulu, yet so crowded. We loved their runny eggs done well each time. Their dinner menu seemed pretty well-received too, though I doubt we'll be travelling that far any time soon.

Go there for Eggs Benedict, Chocolate Milkshake

Address: 965A Upper Changi Road North Singapore 507665
Contact: 6633 9651

Our list isn't exhaustive for sure and we would love to hear your recommended spots as well for us to plan our next weekend trip. Happy hopping! :)
 

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Comments  

#1 Jay teo 2014-05-15 18:07
Great review, thanks for sharing. Makes me want to visit the place too. There is this map called CafeSG that lets you find all the local cafes in Singapore! Super useful for cafe hopping and to discover new cafes near home and workplace.

http://cafesg.bigspoon.sg/

Hope to see more reviews from you
 

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