Good Chai People is a new Chai cafe specialising in handmade artisanal sticky chai and they will be opening at East Coast Road on 24 Sep 2022.

Located along 225 East Coast Road—the same stretch where you can find other popular cafes in the east of Singapore including Neptune, Project Acai, Brawn & Brains, and Plain Vanilla—Good Chai People

You can enjoy their Homemade Sticky Chai Latte—brewed with oat milk and coconut sugar—along their freshly-baked pastries, and pairs well with brunch fare and mains.

Photos credit: Good Chai People

Are you excited for the newest addition to the cafe scene in the east of Singapore for your chai fix?

Good Chai People
225 East Coast Road
Singapore 428922
Daily: 8am – 10pm

Canopy Garden Dining is opening a third outlet at Changi City Point with a pet-friendly al fresco dining garden concept.

Canopy Garden Dining outlet at Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park has been around for years and it is a popular hangout for families and friends.

It opened a second outlet at HortPark in December last year and the newest outlet at Changi City Point is its first outlet within a shopping mall.

The new location at Changi City Point is targetted at working professionals in Changi Business Park and there will be a new tapas menu featuring small bites that are great for after-work drinks.

There is a pet-friendly al fresco terrace where you can bring your furkids along and it is also a suitable event space.

Canopy Changi City Point Outlet
5 Changi Business Park Central 1
#01-70/71 Changi City Point
Singapore 486038

Located a few units down the road from Supernova is another new cafe, Bella People and Coffee which opened less than a week ago.

Taking over the space vacated by the now-defunct Little Ice Cream Kafe, Bella People and Coffee is a small and cosy cafe which serves a selection of breakfast dishes, pasta, sandwiches, burgers and coffee.

It is a comfortable space where you can enjoy a simple brunch and coffee with your friends.

For those of you who prefer sitting outdoor, Bella People and Coffee has two tables at the outdoor patio area.

It has a small and concise menu with prices ranging from S$18 to S$25 for a main course and some of the more interesting dishes include:

• English Breakfast (S$22)
• Bella Roasted Chicken Leg (S$25)
• Pulled Pork Burger (S$20)
• Soft Shell Crab Pasta (S$21)
• Bella Truffle Cheese Toastie (S$18)

Bella People and Coffee
258 Tanjong Katong Rd
Singapore 437046
Mon, Wed to Sun: 8.30am – 6pm

Inspired by the Moroccan city of Marrakesh, La Fez Café & Bakery is a new Muslim-owned cafe with iconic horseshoe arches, rose pink and gold interiors, and Mediterranean dishes.

Located next to the Chinese-Indonesian restaurant Kota 88 in Siglap, La Fez Café & Bakery is currently still in the soft launch stage and reservations are highly recommended.

On the menu, you can find a selection of All-day Brunch dishes including Riad Breakfast (S$11.90), Majorelle Shakshuka with Feta Cheese (S$19.90) and Kesra Avocados on Soughdough (S$18.90).

Photo credit: La Fez

The Moroccan-inspired cafe also has mains that are prepared from the fire oven or cooked in traditional Moroccan earthenware such as Moroccan Harissa Chicken Legs (S$17.90), Fez Cous Cous with chicken (S$28.90) and Moroccan-style Rotisserie Chicken (S$32.90).

La Fez Café & Bakery is definitely an exciting addition to the growing list of cafes in the east of Singapore.

La Fez Café & Bakery
907 East Coast Road, #01-04 Springvale,
S459107

Pâtisserie CLÉ is opening a second outlet at Lucky Heights neighbourhood near Siglap and Bedok.

First established as an online pâtisserie in 2018 by local pastry chefs Germaine Li and Joy Chiam, Pâtisserie CLÉ (clé is French for ‘key’) specialises in French cakes, tarts, and bakes.

The local brand opened its first physical space in Paya Lebar Office and the second outlet will be located in Lucky Heights neighbourhood where fans can get a range of tarts and
entremets as well as a new selection of viennoiseries.

The star highlights are unique creations that pay homage to the Lucky Heights neighbourhood and they include The Lucky Clover—a twist on puff pastry swirls with generous sprinkles of fragrant spring onion, garlic and bacon—and the Truffle Ziggy, a savoury bite filled with truffle cream, wild mushrooms, arugula, cherry tomatoes and feta cheese, which is inspired by the iconic zig-zag stairway in the Lucky Heights neighbourhood.

Pâtisserie CLÉ is perhaps best known for its Tart Gift Box with a choice of eight tarts and you have to try the signature Orh Blanc Tart which is an interesting fusion of the French Mont Blanc dessert and the local orh nee flavour.

Do note that Pâtisserie CLÉ Paya Lebar will be closed momentarily for renovations. It will be re-opened in April with a refreshed look.

Pâtisserie CLÉ
79 Lucky Heights, Singapore 467627
Tel: +65 8127 3925
Wed – Sun: 9.30am – 6.30pm
Closed on Tue

Catching our attention is the newly-opened kómma Social Café, which recently opened its doors just last year in December at Paya Lebar Quarter (PLQ). Boasting an open-concept interior, the minimalistic space is adorned with plush cushions, seats, and shelves of artisanal crafted goods, making it a casual hangout spot for one to chill and sip on a cuppa with their pals.

They also host monthly workshops and activities, aiming to start conversations amongst the creative community.

kómma serves up a selection of pastries and coffee, offering only small bites for the casual diner.

We tried the Chocolate Banana Waffle (S$10); you can choose between a half and full waffle and complement them with either sweet or savoury toppings.

The Chocolate Banana waffle is first toasted, laden with chopped roasted banana slices, butter and then sprinkled with cocoa nibs and sugar. The thick waffle also came with a Nutella spread. But to be honest, we thought that the waffle was very underwhelming; they were soggy and undercooked.

Just stick to drinks and forget about the waffle.

Get your caffeine fix with their Iced Latte (S$5.50)! For coffee enthusiasts, kómma has collaborated with Huggs Coffee, offering coffees made from speciality coffee blends.

The beverage was smooth and creamy, leaning towards the lighter, milkier side. If you are a mild coffee lover and prefer something less strong and bitter, then you will definitely like this drink.

kómma Social Cafe
Paya Lebar Quarter Mall
10 Paya Lebar Road, #01-20
Singapore 409057
Mon to Fri: 8:30am – 10pm
Sat & Sun: 10:00am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Paya Lebar

Taking over the space of the now-defunct D’Zerts Cafe is the newest hidden gem in the East of Singapore, The Forage Cafe by Thirteen Honey in Simpung Bedok. Their extensive menu features a plethora of all-day brunch, pasta and mains. What’s great is that they also are trying to incorporate their own farmed honey (from Malaysia) into all their dishes as a sugar replacement!

That’s not all! If you were a fan of D’zerts Cafe’s sweet creations, you’ll be happy to know that D’zerts still supplies bakes and desserts to The Forage Cafe.

First up at the table was their Granchio Pasta (S$20) that is made with linguine pasta and a sauce consisting of shredded crabmeat, white wine, tomato cream and parmesan cheese. Also strewn into the mix were a few leaves of baby spinach.

We were pretty happy with the generous portion of pasta and crab meat, given the rather hefty price point. The pasta was mouthwateringly flavourful – sweetness from the crab meat complemented the slight acidity of the tomato sauce base.

We also tried their Smoked Salmon & Egg Grilled Waffle Sandwich (S$17). Two fluffy waffles are sandwiched together, containing a generous filling of egg, cheese and smoked salmon. On the side were sautéed mushrooms, a salad, fruits and Thirteen Honey’s Multifloral Honey.

The waffle was nicely crisped and had a fluffy yet almost chewy texture. We were also very impressed by the copious amounts of cheese and smoked salmon inside this innovative sandwich. What we enjoyed the most was how well the honey paired with the waffles, giving this savoury dish a hint of complex sweetness.

Of course, we love a sweet ending to our meals, so we chose to try their Kahlua Tiramisu (S$8). Biscuits are directly soaked in the coffee liqueur, so it may be a little strong for those who aren’t used to having alcohol in their desserts.

We loved how light and creamy the marscapone filling was, mellowing out the strong taste of alcohol and providing a pleasant, mildly sweet base to the dessert.

Other than just the mains, The Forage Cafe also sells the farm-to-table honey from Thirteen Honey off the shelf. If you’re looking for unique gifts or are a honey-lover, you can even sample their various kinds of honey blends.

The Forage Cafe
30 Jalan Pari Burong
Singapore 488696
Tue to Sun: 10am – 10pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Simei