Popular bakery chain, Tiong Bahru Bakery has officially opened its 9th outlet in the Serangoon Gardens neighbourhood on 20 December 2021.

Opened by the Spa Esprit Group which is behind other F&B concepts including Forty Hands, Common Man Coffee Roasters, boCHINche, and Noka, Tiong Bahru Bakery is one of the most popular bakeries in Singapore which is known for its croissants, kouign amann, and coffee.

You can also find Tiong Bahru Bakery at these locations—Tiong Bahru, Funan, Scotts Square, Safari (Minden Road), Chip Bee Gardens, Raffles City, and Tang Orchard.

Located at Maju Avenue along the same stretch as Oblong and Dan’s Steak, Tiong Bahru Bakery’s outlet at Serangoon Gardens is the chain’s first location outside of the central area and it is great news for fans of their croissants and bakes.

Tiong Bahru Bakery’s newest outlet at Serangoon Garden opens from 7.30am to 7pm daily.

Read: Guide to Serangoon Gardens restaurants, cafes and eateries.

Helmed by Chef Mohamed Al-Matin who has previously worked at Noma, Restaurant Andre, Black Star Pastry, Zumbo, Le Matin Patisserie first started as an online pastry shop during Circuit Breaker last year, and it has since opened a physical shop at Raeburn Park earlier this year.

Other than the Le Matin Basics which featured 5 pastries, we also tried the Savoury Box: Assemblag that came with 4 savoury pastries including the new Lamb & Red Wine Pie and Wagyu & Bone Marrow Sausage Roll.

Each pastry box from Le Matin Patisserie comes with 4 or 6 pastries and each drop can vary in accordance to the technique and seasonal supplies.

Le Matin Basics (S$34)

• Kouign Amann
• Pain Au Chocolat
• Lacto-fermented Plum Galette
• Brioche Feuilette
• Bread and Butter Pudding

Out of the five pastries from Le Matin Basics box, we loved the Kouign Amann, Pain Au Chocolat and Brioche Feuilette.

Laminated with lots of butter, the Brioche Feuilette—a croissant-brioche hybrid—was truly outstanding with an extremely buttery and crispy pastry. The signature Kouign Amann was equally buttery, flaky and had subtle hints of vanilla.

Chocolate lovers will love the Pain Au Chocolat which was stuffed with Valrhona dark chocolate and came with a molten chocolatey center.

Savoury Box: Assemblage (S$58)

• Lamb & Red Wine Pie
• Wagyu & Bone Marrow Sausage Roll
• Escargot Escargot
• Beef Tongue and Cheese Croissant Panini

The Savoury Box that comes with 4 savoury pastries including the new Lamb & Red Wine Pie and Wagyu & Bone Marrow Sausage Roll. The savoury pastry that stood out the most was the Beef Tongue and Cheese Croissant Panini. The croissant was layered with Beef Tongue and Wagyu Bresaola, a mix of 4 different cheeses, as well as pickled rose petals, butternut and horseradish.

How about escargot in a pastry? Le Matin Patisserie shaped the traditional croissant like a snail and filled it with escargots from France. This was the perfect balance of savoury and sweet.

You can also add on cold brews to your pastry boxes and they include Black Coffee (S$5), White Coffee (S$5), Oat Milk Coffee (S$7) and Chocolate (S$7).

Le Matin Patisserie offers Island-wide courier delivery at a flat-rate fee of S$10 for a single location on the same date. Enjoy free delivery with a minimun order of S$80.

Le Matin Patisserie
10, Block B Raeburn Park, #01-25
Singapore 088702
Website: www.lematinpatisserie.com

We have Bob The Builder, and we have Bob The Baker Boy who is fond of cakes, especially moist and cottony-soft cakes, which are exactly what you can look forward to when placing an order with Bob The Baker Boy.

You have probably seen Bob The Baker Boy’s customised cakes and dessert tables making their rounds on Instagram and Facebook. There are over 400 designs to choose from. And if you have any particular design in mind for your cake, you can always let the creative team know and they will make your wish come true.

That’s not all. Bob The Baker Boy also has a range of awesome bakes including mini tarts, and brownies.

Bob is our new best friend and he will be yours too when you next need a customised cake. Or tarts. Or anything sweet, really.

DEFYING GRAVITY FLOATING BEER CAN CAKE

Let’s start off with their customised cakes, shall we? They are what made Bob The Baker Boy famous, and our dear Bob deserves all the recognition for the superb hand-crafted cakes that have made birthdays memorable for countless people.

For the fickle-minded ones, you are going to be in trouble because they have hundreds of designs for you to choose from. And everything looks so cute and realistic, it’s impossible to just select one. We feel you, really. Even if you are a decisive person, the range will leave you mind-boggled, even if it’s just for a while.

Being the alcoholics we are, we eventually decided on this gravity-defying beer cake. We went with a classic flavour that will please the crowd—Belgian Chocolate cake covered with pearl sprayed vanilla buttercream, and layered with zero-added sugar chocolate custard.

The layered cake was decadent and satisfying with every bite. You know how some cakes look way better than they taste? Not for this. This looked every bit photogenic and Instagram-worthy, and tasted legit. We are already dreaming of our next customised cake by them!

STRAWBERRIES & CREAM CAKE

Adapted from the ever-so-popular strawberries shortcake, expect moist and velvety vanilla layers for this cake. Slice your fork into cake that’s fluffy like the clouds, filled with freshly whipped Chantilly and farm-picked sliced strawberries.

Money may not buy us happiness, but it can buy us Bob The Baker Boy’s Strawberries & Cream Cake and it’s about the same thing. This is one classic flavour to love, great for both young and old, and definitely one we will reorder.

BROWN SUGAR BOBA MILK CAKE

You guys, this cake is a dream come true. Imagine your favourite brown sugar boba milk, but in a cake form. That is exactly what it is—literally! Cut into fragrant vanilla cake layers, generously filled with creamy brown sugar Chantilly and sweet starchy boba fillings.

The Brown Sugar Boba Milk Cake is such a brilliant creation by Bob The Baker Boy. We love. the cottony soft and moist cake that is accompanied with fragrant brown sugar cream. And that boba filling! That chewy, sweet boba filling completed the cake with a lovely texture variety.

It is also noteworthy that Bob The Baker Boy bakes cakes with lower sugar content (30-50% lower in sugar than regular customised cakes). This is a huge plus point for us because we are the kind of people who dig into whole cakes even when it is nobody’s birthday, and we can do with something that’s significantly lesser in sugar so we do not feel as guilty for eating cakes. You feel us?

ASSORTED FOUR CHEESE TARTS

These cute little tarts are great for small parties and the kids are bound to love them. With a firm tart shell that crumbles upon sinking your teeth into it, the Brûlée Cheese Tarts (S$23.90 for 12) is our favourite flavour. Fresh cheese filling encased in fragrant vanilla tart crust, these little bites of happiness are super addictive and you simply cannot stop at one. Or two. Or three.

The other flavours to love are Strawberries Cheesecake Tarts, Cookies & Cream Mini Tarts and Blueberry Cheesecake Tarts. These are slightly stronger in terms of taste, but nothing too cheesy that non-cheese lovers can’t take.

AU NATUREL BROWNIES

Their brownies are slightly cakier and are more like cupcakes, actually. But we like that they are not cloyingly sweet. Reheat them in the microwave oven before eating.

Go on, you deserve some sweet treats. Click here to enter a whole new realm of desserts, and start customising your dream cake for that special occasion that is coming up. Or grab yourselves some molten lava cookies; we promise you won’t regret it.

Bob The Baker Boy
369 Sembawang Rd, #01-03, Singapore 758382
Tel: 9499 4015
https://bobthebakerboy.com/

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Trends come and go, just like the castella cake and froyo food fads. Better ones do come along, but sometimes all we want is a good ol’ croissant done well.

If you aren’t already on the bandwagon to suss out some of Singapore’s most buttery, flaky and absolutely delicious croissants, that’s fine. We’ve done you the favour of narrowing down the really good croissants in Singapore so that any time you are sick of fads, you can turn to this classic French bread.

Whether it’s for breakfast, brunch or dessert, this list of Bakeries with The Best Flaky Buttery Croissants in Singapore will satisfy you!

AU CROISSANT

If you like quirky, fun flavours of croissants, hit up Au Croissant for their multi-coloured croissants. Think Purple Sweet Potato, Black Sesame, Banana Kaya and Gula Melaka croissants! They’re all bursting with flavour and dangerously addictive.

Just a stone’s throw away from Lavender MRT in Aperia Mall, this bakery might be just your new favourite with their perfectly golden-brown pastries.

Au Croissant
2 Kallang Avenue
#01-35 Aperia Mall
Singapore 339509
Mon to Sat: 7.30am – 7.30pm
Sun: 9.30am – 6.30pm
Nearest Station: Lavender

BAKERY BRERA

Tucked away in the residential areas of Farrer Road, Bakery Brera is home to several freshly-baked golden brown pastries including an array of buttery croissants.

From the classic Plain Croissants to their Sweet Almond Croissants and Pain Au Chocolat, they are slowly revolutionising the way people see neighbourhood bakeries.

Bakery Brera
#01-05, 8 Empress Road
Singapore 260008
Tel: +65 6492 5428
Tue to Sun: 7am – 7pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Farrer Road

BAKER & COOK

If you fancy a quiet brunch on a Sunday afternoon, Baker & Cook is the perfect place to unwind and pick up a buttery croissant, pastries and some coffee. The crisp layers of this croissant flake away nicely as you bite into it and it tastes buttery without being overly greasy!

Baker & Cook has several locations. Check out the full list here.

BROTHERBIRD MILK & CROISSANTS

Previously well-known for their sister brand Brotherbird Softserve & Co. that occupies a space with Stateland Cafe in Haji Lane, Brotherbird launched their signature Mochi Croissants back in 2018.

Crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside, Brotherbird Milk & Croissants intrigue with their multi-flavoured creations. Some of their flavours include Chocolate Hazelnut and their highly-raved about Boba Croissant.

CT Hub 2
114 Lavender Street, #01-05
Singapore 338729
Tel: +65 9296 4997
Wed to Mon: 8.30am – 3.30pm
(Closed on Tuesdays)
Nearest Station: Lavender

CARPENTER & COOK

Carpenter & Cook, located in a quiet street along Lorong Kilat, dishes out some really delicious croissants. In particular, their Almond Croissant (S$4.50) was an absolute delight to bite into with a crunchy, almond-topped exterior. Then when you hit the pastry, it’s so decadent and buttery that you just can’t stop eating!

They are one of the OG bakery cafes in Singapore and it’s not hard to figure out why they’re here to stay.

Carpenter and Cook
19 Lorong Kilat
#01-06 Singapore
Mon to Fri: 10am – 10pm
Sat: 9am – 10pm
Sun: 9am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Beauty World

ENJOUÉ BAKERY

Not to be confused with the infamous Euphorique Bakery that has been embroiled in countless sagas on the internet, this is the original Enjoué Bakery that serves amazing freshly baked bread, tarts and yes, croissants! Their almond croissant is sweet, super buttery and flaky – hallmarks of a great croissant.

Read more about this gem of a bakery in Joo Chiat that we love.

Enjoué Bakery
174 Joo Chiat Road,
Singapore 427445
Tel: +65 6440 3028
(Closed on Mondays)
Tue to Sat: 8am – 4pm
Sun: 8am – 2pm
Nearest Station: Eunos

MOTHER DOUGH

This Muslim-run bakery serves one of the best croissants in Singapore. With a extra-crispy exterior, the inside is beautifully layered. It tastes distinctly of creamy butter with a hint of salt. Mother Dough also serves delicious almond croissants such as their Almond Chocolate Croissant that is spiced with a bit of cinnamon. They’re super delicious and indulgent pastries you can’t resist sinking your teeth into!

Mother Dough
749 North Bridge Road #01-01
Singapore 198717
Tue to Sat: 11am – 6pm
Sun: 11am – 5pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Bugis

PATISSERIE G

Homegrown patisserie, Patisserie is known for their stellar pastries and satisfying cups of coffee. Popular with the working crowd, this flaky croissant is a picture-perfect rendition of this French classic. Pair it with Patisserie G’s Hot White for a breakfast that will make the Monday blues go away!

Patisserie G
9 Raffles Boulevard
#01-40 Millenia Walk
Singapore 039596
Mon to Thu: 7.30am – 9pm
Fri: 7.30am – 10pm
Sat: 9am – 10pm
Sun: 9am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Promenade

PETIT PAIN

This seemingly-simple pastry was definitely the highlight of our trip down. Taking a painstaking 3 days to make, this croissant is certainly a labour of love we enjoyed to the fullest. We love how the pastry had a slight saltiness from the sea salt added to it. It was certainly one of the best croissants we have ever tried in Singapore.

Petit Pain
315 Joo Chiat Road
Singapore 427566
Tue to Fri: 11am – 7pm
Sat & Sun: 10am – 7pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Dakota

SUGAR THIEVES

Relatively new to the bakery scene in Singapore, Sugar Thieves is steadily growing its fanbase, not just for its pretty cakes but their ever-changing seasonal croissant flavours. Think Houjicha, Hokkaido Milk, Mao Shan Wang Durian and even Truffle Parmesan Croissants.

You’ll find their croissants to be extremely addictive, so don’t say we didn’t warn you before you take that bite!

Sugar Thieves
Blk 333, #01-23
Kreta Ayer Road
Singapore 080333
Tel: +65 9850 4377
Wed to Sat: 12pm – 6pm
(Closed Sun – Tue)
Nearest Station: Outram Park

TIONG BAHRU BAKERY

Starting from the bottom and now a household name for all things baked and delicious is Tiong Bahru Bakery. Aside from their already sinful buttery plain croissant is their Pain Au Chocolat, bringing chocolate-filled croissants to a whole new level of decadent. Just a bite will send you spiralling, craving for seconds (and thirds).

Tiong Bahru Bakery has several outlets. Check out the full list here.

THE BREAD RACK

The Bread Rack is an artisan bakery cafe near Serangoon and Kovan which specialises in freshly-baked sourdough, croissants and baguette.

We had the Butter Croissant (S$3.8) and Almond Croissant (S$4.8). The crisp layers flaked away nicely as you bit into the super buttery and airy croissants.

The Bread Rack certainly has one of the best croissants you can get in Singapore.

The Bread Rack
9 Yio Chu Kang Rd
#01-55, Space@Kovan 545523
Tel: +65 8875 5407

THE LUNAR RABBIT BOULANGERIE

The Lunar Rabbit Boulangerie is a new French bakery which specialises in viennoiserie—the ‘bridge’ between pâtisserie and French bread.

The Lunar Rabbit Boulangerie’s executive baker & owner, Elaine graduated from Le Cordon Bleu Tokyo and she worked in a French-Japanese bakery in Singapore before starting out The Lunar Rabbit Boulangerie on her own.

The Lunar Rabbit Boulangerie’s Classic French Croissant is excellent. It is light and airy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Definitely one of the best croissants we’ve had in Singapore. We also love their Almond Croissant and Kouign-amann.

The Lunar Rabbit Boulangerie
16 Hamilton Road, #01-02
Singapore 209186
Tue to Sun: 8.30am to 5pm