Located at 313 Somerset is LaLune Croissant. With the current craze over bubble tea and pretty pastries, LaLune is set to wow you with their colourful array of drinks and croissants full of delicious fillings.

LaLune’s drinks have zero preservatives and artificial flavouring, only using freshly-brewed teas and all-natural fruits. Their little tea bottles also add a wonderful touch being so compact.

Did we mention LaLune was opened by a local NTU graduate? It’s a great time to #SupportLocal with so many big franchises from overseas popping up in Singapore.

LaLune serves up many varieties of croissants – from classics such as their Custard Croissant (S$3.90) and Honey Croissant (S$3.90) to the unique Cinammon Apple Croissant (S$3.90).

They are all freshly baked and delightfully crisp, while not being too heavy on the palate.

LaLune also has an extensive drink menu featuring various types of tea. The signature drink is the brown sugar tapioca pearl milk tea, coined the “Dirty Milk Tea” (S$4).

If you prefer lighter drinks, they have a plethora of fruity brews as well! These include the tropical Dragon Royale (S$5) – a dragonfruit and oolong blend – as well as their Lime Royale (S$4.50), which is a mix of lemon, lime and green tea with crystal pearls.

If you’re craving a quick pick-me-up, LaLune’s teas and croissants would be your new favourite croissant go-to. They open pretty early, so you can grab these light bites just before you head off to work.

313 Orchard Road
313@Somerset, #B3-48A
Singapore 238895
Mon to Sat: 8am – 10pm
Sun: 10am – 8pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

(All photos used were from LaLune’s official Facebook page.)

While most would still be focused on all the new things to do and see in Jewel Changi Airport, this June, we are shifting our gaze away to look at all the new openings that are worthy of a stopover in the rest of the country.

We found creative dishes such as a fish fillet prepared with Twisties, as well as a durian-centric cafe, a garden-themed hideaway, and a new bubble tea concept place. Here are 10 new openings we think are worthy of your calories.

CAMACA

Camaca is a sugar-free dessert cafe, serving up indulgent treats that come without the guilt, along with a wide selection of single-origin coffees. The deceiving giant macarons on display are just packaging for the gelato inside, keeping the gelato from turning too icy so it maintains a smooth texture. They even have a special machine to “de-shell” their gelato and to churn it out in a swirl after.

9 King Albert Park #01-11 / #01-12
Singapore 598332
Tel: +65 6904 3811
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: King Albert’s Park

Photo Credit: Café de Nicole’s Flower

CAFE DE NICOLE’S FLOWER

A dog-friendly cafe that is a gorgeous addition to garden-themed F&Bs is Cafe De Nicole’s Flower. The scent of fresh flora hits you first as you enter and settle in for their all-day brunch meals such as Nicole’s Favours which features avocado toast. They also have Souffle Pancakes, Waffles, healthy and light Acai Bowls, as well as Flower Teas to wash it all down. Dried or fresh flowers decorate most of the desserts and drinks you can order.

224 Telok Kurau Road, #01-01
Singapore 423836
Tel: +65 9119 9588
Tue to Thu: 9am – 8pm
Fri to Sun: 8am – 9pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Eunos

Photo Credit: sirihousesg

JAM AT SIRI HOUSE

Jam At SIRI HOUSE brings together people, art, design, food, and retail—all essential elements for a sought-after place of gathering. Whether you are looking for brunch, a cocktail masterclass to attend, a thoughtful gift or just a quiet refuge, SIRI HOUSE is the place for that this month. Their Apple & Ice Cream is made with calvados, caramelised apples, brown sugar oat crumble, and clove ice cream for a sweet finish.

8D Dempsey Road, #01-02,
Dempsey Hill
Singapore 249672
Tel: +65 9667 0533
Tue to Sun: 11:30am – 2:30pm, 6pm – 10:30pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Commonwealth

Photo Credit: Molten Diners

MOLTEN DINERS

Molten Diners is located along Upper Thomson which most would be familiar with for its stretch of cafe finds. Its bright orange signboard leads you into the Western restaurant that offers creative dishes. ”The Twist” Lava Golden Crispy Fish Fillet is made from real Twisties if you wish to relive a taste of childhood. Their Katsu Curry Chicken Schnitzel marries Japanese flavours and Australian-style meat which you can add on a small side of pasta to.

?246 Upper Thomson Rd
Singapore 574370?
Tel: +65 ?6802 4082
Sun to Thu: 12pm – 11pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 2am
Nearest Station: Marymount

Photo Credit: Ms Durian

MS DURIAN

Durian dessert lovers can flock to Ms Durian for a sweet and indulgent fix. Their MSW Durian Mousse Cake is made of fresh Mao Shan Wang durian with crunchy gula melaka, topped with lightly-salted macadamia nuts. It is a light and smooth treat with a spongey base. For something easy to take with you on the go, their Durian Craquelins are freshly baked craquelin choux filled with creamy D24 Durian.

51 Upper Serangoon Rd, #01-70
Poiz Centre
Singapore 347697
Tel: +65 6962 0058
Mon: 2pm – 10pm
Tue to Sun: 12pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Potong Pasir

Photo Credit: Penguin’s Kitchen

PENGUIN’S KITCHEN

Penguin’s Kitchen is tucked away in Serangoon and is a tranquil spot for Thai food. One of their many affordable menu items is their their Stir Fried Hot Basil Pork Rice which has a side of minced pork that is generously fried with red chilli and basil alongside a mound of rice that is blanketed by a runny fried egg. As a pairing, try their Deep fried Crab meat Ngoh Hiong which are served in sets of five pieces per plate.

9 Opal Cres
Singapore 328404
Tel: +65 6291 5949
Daily: 11am – 2pm, 5pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Potong Pasir

Photo Credit: The Affogato Lounge

THE AFFOGATO LOUNGE

The Affogato Lounge along Keong Saik Road is conceptualised after The Affogato Bar at Cluny Court and features alcohol-infused affogatos, along with light bites and ice-creams. Their alcoholic Tiramisu is served with a double shot of Ozone Coffee Roasters’ Paramount and house-blend rum. The sponge soaks up the alcohol-infused coffee giving the dessert a strongly caffeinated and boozy kick.

55 Keong Saik Rd, #01-02
Singapore 089158
Tel: +65 9889 7005
Tue to Sun: 11am – 11pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Outram Park

THE ALLEY LUXE

The Alley Singapore unveiled their first-of-its-kind premium lifestyle cafe concept store in Cineleisure Orchard. Most iconic at The Alley Luxe is their Brown Sugar Deerioca Series but equally Instagrammable are their Aurora Series and Garden Milk Tea. On that note, we also recommend their Snow Velvet Peach Oolong Tea for a fragrant thirst quencher. Along with their beverages are European bakes such as gourmet croissants, cruffins, and kouign-amann.

8 Grange Road, #02-06A/B
Cineleisure Orchard
Singapore 819666
Daily: 12pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

Photo Credit: What’s Pide

WHAT’S PIDE

What’s Pide sells soft and fluffy flatbreads in Chinatown packed with warm fillings. Their pockets of Middle Eastern-inspired breads are stuffed with savouries such as muar otah and soft shell crab dressed in kimchi mayo. Order yours as a set meal for additional shoestring fries and a drink for a complete alternative to a fast food meal. Their bites are ideal for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

22 Cross Street, #01-63
China Square Central
Singapore 048421
Tel: +65 9389 0863
Mon to Fri: 8am – 9pm
(Closed on Saturdays & Sundays)
Nearest Station: Chinatown

WISHES CAFE

A hidden gem situated in the residential area of MacPherson is Wishes Cafe, selling creamy gelatos and fluffy waffles. They offer several unique gelato flavours including Avocado, Thai Milk Tea, Mint Tea, Peary Ginger, and Kumquat Sorbet. We dare say that the matcha gelato here could compete with the other big names in Singapore. Pair them with buttermilk waffles which we found to be deliciously dense yet pillowy.

36 Circuit Rd, #01-414
Singapore 370036
Tue to Sun: 11am – 10pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: MacPherson