We are sure that all of you are familiar with Holland Village, a dining destination in Singapore for people to gather over good food and drinks. While the area definitely has plenty of fantastic food options for you to consider, it tends to get crowded at times.

If you are seeking a quieter, more intimate dining experience, hop on over to Chip Bee Gardens which is just across the road from Holland Village. The long stretch is filled with charming eateries that are perfect for a meal with a friend or partner.

From the famous % Arabica coffee chain from Japan to popular ice cream shop The Daily Scoop, here are 8 food places at Chip Bee Gardens you need to check out.

% ARABICA CHIP BEE GARDENS 

Coffee lovers in Singapore got really excited when popular Japanese coffee chain % Arabica came to Singapore in 2019. Now, aside from having a store at Arab Street and 313@Somerset, they also have an outlet at Chip Bee Gardens.

While % Arabica is known for its stellar cups of coffee, the brand’s venture at Chip Bee Gardens has introduced a food section to their menu so you can enjoy some scrumptious grub that pairs perfectly with their fragrant cups of coffee. This is also the only % Arabica outlet in the world to have a food menu.

44 Jalan Merah Saga, #01-58
Singapore 278116
Tel: +65 6261 4516
Sun to Thu: 8am – 6pm
Fri & Sat: 8am – 8pm
Nearest Station: Holland Village

BAKER & COOK 

Helmed by reputable baker Dean Brettschneider who has over 20 years of culinary experiences, the artisanal bakery is a popular spot to chill with a friend over some fantastic food and drinks.

From homemade cakes and pastries to hearty meals, Baker & Cook is your one-stop destination for superb breakfast and brunch items. There is also an extensive list of fine wines and Allpress Espresso to choose from.

44 Jalan Merah Saga, #01-56
Chip Bee Gardens
Singapore 278116
Tel: +65 6472 0998
Daily: 7.30am – 8pm
Nearest Station: Holland Village

DA PAOLO PIZZA BAR 

Casual Italian restaurant Bistro Da Paolo Pizza Bar at Chip Bee Gardens Singapore is a family-run business that has been consistently pushing out authentic, gourmet Italian fare which includes the likes of pasta, pizzas, salads and sandwiches. These are all freshly prepared by professionals and those with a sweet tooth should not miss out on their signature tiramisu.

44 Jalan Merah Saga
#01-46, Chip Bee Gardens
Singapore 278116
Tel: +65 6479 6059
Tue to Fri: 12pm – 2.30pm, 5.30pm – 10.30pm
Sat & Sun: 11am – 10.30pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Holland Village

KEONG SAIK BAKERY

Known for its amazing array of modern pastries and cakes with local flavours, Keong Saik Bakery has opened its second outlet at Chip Bee Gardens, next to RedMan Gourmand at the end of Jalan Merah Saga.

44 Jln Merah Saga, #01-42
Singapore 278116

MADRINAA ITALIANO 

Since 2007, Madrinaa Italiano at Chip Bee Gardens Singapore has been dishing out delicious Italian dishes. The bulk of their dishes are made with homemade ingredients such as fresh dough, pasta sauces and olive oil so you are ensured of fantastic quality Italian dishes that hit all the right spots.

Some food you can look forward to includes their signature tomato-based thin-crust pizza, calamari rings and truffle pasta.

44 Jalan Merah Saga
#01-60, Chip Bee Gardens
Singapore 278116
Tel: +65 6474 7342
Daily: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 5.30pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Holland Village

ORIGINAL SIN 

One of the oldest restaurants at Chip Bee Gardens, Original Sin takes pride in their comforting vegetarian Mediterranean gourmet food which they’ve been dishing out since 1997. Named after the famous fresco painted in the Sistine Chapel, the restaurant’s name represents the passion, creativity and skill used in creating all their unique and flavourful dishes.

Aside from an air-conditioned dining area, they also have an al fresco terrace that is a splendid spot to wind down at after a long day.

43 Jalan Merah Saga
#01-62, Chip Bee Gardens
Singapore 278115
Tel: +65 6475 5605
Daily: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Holland Village

SUNDAY FOLKS 

Sweet tooths would definitely have heard of local dessert cafe Sunday Folks, the sister cafe of Creamier and might we say one of the best success stories to come from an ice cream cafe here in Singapore.

After a long time since their opening, they are still seeing massive crowds even on non-peak hours at their Chip Bee Gardens outlet. Their soft-serve here is pretty much one of our favourites ever and you have to try it with their fragrant Belgian waffles.

44 Jalan Merah Saga
#01-52, Chip Bee Gardens
Singapore 278116
Mon: Closed
Tue to Sun: 1pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Holland Village

TIONG BAHRU BAKERY 

The popular establishment has outlets all across Singapore, and one of them is at Chip Bee Gardens Singapore. The renowned bakery is popular for its excellent pastries and bread as well as savoury mains and desserts.

The Tiong Bahru Bakery outlet at Chip Bee Gardens has a spacious and tastefully designed interior that will make you feel at home. If you want to enjoy a little breeze, you can also opt to enjoy your bakes at their al fresco area.

43 Jalan Merah Saga
Singapore 278115
Tel: +65 6877 4868
Daily: 8am – 7pm
Nearest Station: Holland Village

THE DAILY SCOOP 

The Daily Scoop is an ice cream parlour that sells an extensive variety of ice cream flavours. As one of the pioneers of artisanal ice cream in Singapore, The Daily Scoop has multiple outlets islandwide, but one of our favourite outlets to get our ice cream fix from would be at Chip Bee Gardens.

Each batch of their ice cream is churned and made daily in-house with local fresh ingredients, guaranteeing superior quality that is unlike other mass-produced desserts. From the exotic Mao Shan Wang durian to Nutty Macadamia, The Daily Scoop rotates flavours on a weekly basis so that customers will never get sick and tired of the same old creations.

70 Jalan Merah Saga, 80,
Singapore 278129
Tel: +65 6475 3128
Mon to Thu: 11am – 10pm
Fri to Sat: 11am – 10:30pm
Sun: 2pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Holland Village

Coffee aficionados in Singapore went absolutely crazy when popular Japanese coffee shop % Arabica opened its first store in Singapore at Arab Street last year.

Since then, the renowned coffee chain that hails from Kyoto, Japan has opened another 2 outlets in Singapore at 313@Somerset and Chip Bee Gardens.

While % Arabica is known for its stellar cups of coffee, the brand’s venture at Chip Bee Gardens has introduced a food section to their menu so you can enjoy some scrumptious nosh that pairs perfectly with their soothing cups of coffee. This is also the only % Arabica outlet in the world to have a food menu.

From hearty bowls of Shiso Pasta to their outrageously juicy Beef Katsu Sando, here is what you can expect from % Arabica at Chip Bee Gardens.

Like all their other outlets, the Japanese coffee shop is decked out in its signature clean and minimalistic white interior. The shop space is also more spacious as compared to their first store at Arab Street and it has both air-conditioned seating as well as an al fresco area.

The food menu for % Arabica at Chip Bee Gardens has been specially curated by Michelin starred chef Chen Lanshu, named Veuve Clicquot Asia’s Best Female Chef for 2014, as part of S. Pellegrino & Acqua Panna’s Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants. Every dish she has presented in this ensemble has been carefully considered and crafted to pair well with % Arabica’s skillfully brewed cuppas, so you know that you’ll be in for a treat.

SWEET PEA SALAD

If you want something light and refreshing to munch on while you enjoy your freshly brewed coffee, you can opt to get the Sweet Pea Salad (S$16). The simply put together salad comes with sweet peas, tangy feta cheese and juicy guava that is finished off with a spritz of olive oil.

HOMEMADE YOGHURT WITH FRESH BERRIES & FRUITS

Diners who enjoy something on the creamier side can go for the Homemade Yoghurt with Fresh Berries & Fruits (S$18). This comes with a generous serving of smooth Swiss yoghurt that is topped with crunchy organic nuts, cereal with fresh kiwi and plump kiwi, blueberries, raspberries and bananas.

The combination, while simple, is wholesome and packed with plenty of nutrients, making it a great option for breakfast or a healthy snack.

GRAIN PORRIDGE MAISON

For a heartier meal option to start off your day with, we recommend getting % Arabica’s Grain Porridge Maison (S$20). The set features a bowl filled with a mix of freshly cooked oatmeal, corn and tri-coloured quinoa.

We love how diners are given the choice of being able to customise their porridge however they like with the provided condiments. Each bowl of porridge comes accompanied with a tray of pinch bowls containing hot milk foam, homemade raisins and your choice of Okinawa dark brown sugar or bacon salt.

BEEF KATSU SANDO 

We promise you that you won’t regret getting the Beef Katsu Sando (S$32) from % Arabica. Period.

The dish features a meaty slab of Japanese Wagyu tenderloin that is deep-fried to give it a crisp golden brown exterior. This is then wedged between two pieces of lightly toasted bread and enhanced with a dash of mustard and ketchup so as not to overwhelm the natural flavours of the beef.

Lusciously juicy and packed full of umami, the beef, despite being very thick, was extremely tender. While this dish is one of the pricier items on the menu, rest assured that it is well worth every cent.

FEDELINI WITH SHISO PASTA 

Earthy and nutty with a slight citrus taste, The Fedelini with Shiso Pasta (S$24) is great for pasta lovers who want something that is light and not too cloying or heavy on the palate.

Here, al dente pasta is cooked with luxurious Echiré butter, extra virgin oil and a lavish helping of Green shiso. The pasta is then finished off with some crunchy pinenuts for texture. While the dish uses a simple amount of ingredients, each and every component is of top-notch quality and comes together perfectly to create a blend of flavours and textures you will definitely enjoy.

CROQUE MADAME 

We love a dense, chewy piece of sourdough with a crisp, crackly crust and the ones used for % Arabica’s Croque Madame (S$22) ticks off all the right boxes.

Sandwiched between two thick slices of their fragrant sourdough toast is a layer of salty Serrano ham and gruyère cheese. This is finished off with a runny free-range hen’s egg that is gingerly perched atop the toast. Slice into the egg yolk and allow it to be soaked up by the bread, helping to meld all the various elements of the dish together.

CAFE LATTE (HOT & ICED) 

Of course, how could we miss out on % Arabica’s coffee? The brand prides itself for its use of quality coffee beans which are harvested from their own farm in Hawaii as well as sourced from various places around the world.

A piping hot cup of their classic Cafe Latte (S$7 for short, S$8 for tall) is great for days when you need a shot of energy or a morning perk-me-up. Aromatic with a slightly nutty taste, % Arabica’s Cafe Latte had a pleasantly bitter aftertaste that was soothed by the mellow creaminess of the milk.

For a rendition that will help you beat Singapore’s sweltering heat, you can also opt to get the Iced version of it for S$8.

SPANISH LATTE (HOT & ICED)

Coffee fanatics who prefer having their coffee a little on the sweeter side will love the Spanish Latte (S$7.8 for short, S$9 for tall), which was actually first created in % Arabica Kuwait. The drink comprises sweetened condensed milk that is balanced with the bitterness of the coffee.

MATCHA LATTE 

Another popular drink at % Arabica which pairs excellently with their food menu is the Matcha Latte (S$8.60 for short, S$9.60 for tall). Smooth and earthy with a distinct matcha flavour, the Matcha Latte nailed the matcha to milk ratio and the bitter notes of the matcha harmonised perfectly with the full-bodied milk. This is easily one of the best matcha lattes you can get in Singapore.

They also have an iced version (S$9.60) for people who prefer their drinks cold.

% Arabica Chip Bee Gardens 
44 Jalan Merah Saga, #01-58
Singapore 278116
Tel: +65 6261 4516
Sun to Thu: 8am – 6pm
Fri & Sat: 8am – 8pm
Nearest Station: Holland Village

This post was brought to you by % Arabica.