We haven’t been this excited about a new cafe in a while, until Simplicité by Fresh Fruits Lab came along. This new Parisian-style cafe in the East of Singapore was previously Fresh Fruits Lab, and recently underwent a major revamp.

Staying at the top of their game and always slaying, the owner—who is our good friend—strives to bring diners value-for-money quality fare in a relaxing atmosphere. Its menu offers a range of modern European favourites, with a good selection of mocktails and cocktails too. Fans of Fresh Fruits Lab will also be happy to know that they have retained several popular dishes on the menu.

Let’s just say they are a Parisian-style cafe in the day, and a laid-back neighbourhood bar at night. Simplicité by Fresh Fruits Lab is definitely our of our new favourite cafes in the East of Singapore.

Simplicité’s spanking new space is decked in monochrome colours and is very Instagram-worthy; every corner is a possible photo spot. French rattan chairs line the outdoors and that’s where you can enjoy a nice meal with your furkids at this pet-friendly cafe.

What we love about Simplicité by Fresh Fruits Lab:

• Chic Parisian-style cafe in the East of Singapore
• Pet-friendly cafe where you can bring your furkids along for a meal
• Affordable beer and cocktails—S$10 Asashi draft
• Amazing French-style Duck Confit which is perfectly-executed
• S$10 Angel Hair Pasta

The food is impressive! You know how some cafes only look good “on the outside”, but their food is mediocre, and you’d never return after taking your OOTDs? This won’t be the case at Simplicite, we can guarantee that.

Highlights include Angel Hair Pasta (S$10), Crabmeat Aglio Olio (S$19), Duck Confit (S$28), Salmon Meunière, French Bone-in Pork Loin with Garlic Butter Herb (S$20), Smashed Avocado on Brioche with Poached Eggs (S$16).

There is a S$10 Angel Hair Pasta under the appetizer menu that you have to try, too. Adorned with edible flowers, this elegant dish looks too pretty to be eaten.

On its menu, our favourite is the Duck Confit (S$28). In one glance, it may look pricey for a cafe, but actually, you really have to order this. What you would get is a perfectly-executed French-style Duck Confit.

Featuring a big and fat drumstick, the Duck Confit is so close to what you would get in France—crispy and salty skin, fork tender meat, accompanied with creamy mash and grilled vegetables. Parfait!

Simplicité by Fresh Fruits Lab serves brunch until 3pm daily and they are affordably priced between S$14 to S$18. The brunch options include Messy Breakfast (S$18), Eggs Benedict (S$15), and Brioche French Toast (S$15).

Smashed Avo (S$16) may be a common brunch dish, but Simplicité’s rendition is definitely not common. Served with a poached egg and mint sauce atop a thick slice of brioche, this dish is a clear winner. The toasted brioche was so buttery and good, we were tempted to ask for an extra slice!

Anyone remembers the super popular FFL Burger? If you’ve missed it, or haven’t tried it, Simplicité has refined this bestselling dish and it is now simply known as the Double Cheeseburger (S$20). It is better and bigger than before, with two juicy patties now!

Simplicité also has a wide array of drinks—from coffee, mocktails to cocktails, everything was a sight to behold. The Rose Latte won our hearts with its aesthetics and flavour.

You can also get a pint of Asahi draft at only S$10, while cocktails start from S$14. Be sure to order the signature La Simplicite (S$16) cocktail which comes with quite a show. We won’t spoil it for you, just get ready to take more photos and videos of the beautiful gin & tonic.

If you are just looking for a space for a simple midday perk-me-up, get yourself a basket of assorted Simplicite Bakes (S$10.5)—which includes Pain Au Chocolat, Croissant, Orange Snail, Raspberry Claw, Blueberry Braid, Apple Braid—a cup of latte, and pretend you are in Paris.

Simplicité by Fresh Fruits Lab
351 Changi Rd, Singapore 419818
Tel: +65 6677 6741

Whether you’re an overworked salaryman or a university student crumbling from the stress of whatever impending deadline there is, there’s no denying that sometimes, we all need to relax and unwind. In order to fully celebrate the weekend’s arrival, or perhaps just to enjoy a midweek break, some of us just want to get smashed and forget our worries.

Yet, the price of alcohol here in Singapore might be off-putting to some (or most), and understandably we’d need to drink a lot of it. Who’s to say it’s a luxury exclusive for the rich though? There are plenty of bars and eateries hidden in different nooks and crannies offering some of the cheapest beer towers around, as long as you know where to look.

So to save you the trouble, we’ve sought out some of the cheapest Beer Towers in Singapore!

Photo Credit: 1 Tyrwhitt Bistro & Bar

1 TYRWHITT BISTRO & BAR

They’ve got an industrial chic vibe going on, with no gimmicky frills and choosing to focus on only the food and the drinks. During their happy hour, you can expect to get a 3L Carlsberg Tower or a Kronenbourg for S$49++! While it might not be the cheapest place on this list, their variety of bites are sure to win you over.

1 Tyrwhitt Road
Singapore 207522
(Closed on Tuesdays)
Wed to Mon: 11.30am – 12pm
Nearest Station: Lavender

Photo Credit: District 10 Bar & Restaurant

DISTRICT 10 BAR & RESTAURANT

While District 10 Bar & Restaurant is better known for its delicious Italian cuisine (it is, after all, an extension of Bonta), there’s no better way to enjoy a beautiful plate of pizza or pasta with alcohol. Here, they offer a promotion where you can get their 3L Asahi beer tower at only S$38++! It’s available at UE Square (Sat & Sun) and Suntec (Sat) from 5pm onwards, perfect for a weekend drink with friends.

81 Clemenceau Avenue
UE Square Shopping Mall #15/16/17
Singapore 239917
Mon to Wed: 11.30am – 11pm
Thurs: 11.30am – 12am
Fri: 11.30am – 1am
Sat: 10am – 12am
Sun: 10am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Fort Canning

Photo Credit: Wan Qi T

FIVE

Sure, they’re well known for their S$5 price tag on many of their items, regardless of which concept branch you go to. But here we’re talking about beer and beyond a S$5 half pint of Kronenbourg 1664 Lager that they serve, they also offer a tower of it for just S$55 dollars. If you’re looking to get smashed in style, this is for you.

Five Square @ Great Eastern Centre
1 Pickering Street #01-03
Singapore 048659
(Closed on Sundays)
Mon to Sat: 10am – 12am
Nearest Station: Telok Ayer

FRESH FRUITS LAB – Z EDITION

For the alcoholics (or perhaps NUS students looking for a break from the monotony of their work), you’d also be glad to know they have daily beer promotions. The most bang for the buck ones being Wednesdays for students, with beer towers at only S$39 (U.P. S$49 – S$53), and Fridays with two towers going for S$89! Worth it!

28 Clementi Road
Singapore 129754
(Closed on Mondays)
Tues to Fri: 12pm – 12am
Sat & Sun: 11am – 12am
Nearest Station: Kent Ridge

INSPIRIT HOUSE

Rather than the usual variety of beers found in other pubs and eateries, Inspirit House offers Stella Artois towers for just S$52 and Hoegaarden White and Rosee towers for S$50! If that wasn’t good enough, their happy hour goes on from the minute they open till 8pm, an ultimate steal.

3 Punggol Point Road
The Punggol Settlement #01-05
Singapore 828694
(Closed on Mondays)
Tue to Thu: 3pm – 12am
Fri: 3pm – 1am
Sat: 9am – 1am
Sun: 9am – 12am

KANPAI 789

Situated near the clubs, it’s the perfect place to crash for a pre-drink session, or just to unwind after a long week. Most NS men love it, and for a good reason too. Where else can you grab an Asahi or Kronenbourg beer tower for just S$40?

11 Unity Street
Roberston Quay #01-18/29
Singapore 237995
(Closed on Sundays)
Mon to Thurs: 5pm – 2am
Fri to Sat: 5pm – 3am
Nearest Station: Fort Canning

MISS G’S GRILL & BAR

While Telok Ayer is normally the place you’d head for good food, Miss G’s Grill & Bar is perhaps one of the best places to kick off the weekend with a couple (or perhaps even more?) drinks. Here you can get S$40 beer towers, that’s right, S$40, including varieties such as San Miguel!

44/45 Pekin Street
Singapore 048775
(Closed on Sundays)
Mon to Fri: 10am – 12am
Sat: 6pm – 12am
Nearest Station: Telok Ayer

Photo Credit: Sleeping Giants

SLEEPING GIANTS

You might probably be thinking, none of the beer towers listed so far is quite so cheap enough. Fret not, Sleeping Giants has you covered. We mean it when we say they have the best alcohol deals—housepour towers go for S$29.90 for the first, with subsequent towers at just S$19.90.

During Happy Hours you get to enjoy even more with The Cresten Beer Towers going for S$18.90, though rest assured even off-peak hours, prices don’t ever go beyond S$40.

217 East Coast Rd
Singapore 428915
Daily: 3pm – 12am
Nearest Station: Eunos

STICKIES BAR

The whole point of a night out is to have fun, and having to break the bank just to do so is pretty much voiding it of its purpose. Here, Stickies Bar offers seriously cheap beer towers so you don’t have to worry your head off. For just S$35 dollars, you can get a tower to go along with one of their many games, or if you have enough people, they go for 2 for S$60!

11 Keng Cheow Street
Riverside Piazza #01-10
Singapore 059608
Daily: 12pm – 12am
Nearest Station: Clarke Quy