Hidden away at the rustic and relatively unexplored Portsdown road is Wessex Tavern, a quaint English-style cafe that serves delicious Western food and is a great place to head to for brunch.

This place was set up by none other than the younger generation of the Colbar family, so you know that they will only serve you the very best of hearty grub.

They have both alfresco and air-conditioned dining, so you can take your pick depending on how the weather is like. The cafe’s interior is nice and spacious, and the whole place is decorated in a very rustic manner, making you feel like you’re being taken back in time to an old-fashioned cafe.

In terms of food and beverages, they serve lots of great breakfast, brunch and lunch options such as Bangers & Mash (S$14), Big Breakfast (S$15.80), Tavern Pan-Fried Salmon (S$15.80), Homemade Shepherd’s Pie (S$8) and Homemade Beef Stew (S$13.80).

We decided to try their Avacado Sandwich which was served on multigrain bread with romaine, rocket, tomatoes, and alfalfa (S$8.90). The bread was a bit too hard for our liking, but that was just due to the nature of multigrain bread, so if you enjoy multigrain bread this would be perfect for you.

The bread was stuffed from edge to edge with vegetables and generous chunks of avocado, so much so that we had a hard time holding it even with both our hands. All in all, we feel that it was really worth the money even though it sounds very expensive.

Wessex Tavern really is a hidden gem that is worth exploring if you’re ever in the area. We recommend that you come here if you’re looking for a place to get away from the hectic city life.

Wessex Tavern
5B Portsdown Road #01-1
Singapore 139311
Tel: +65 64757019
Mon to Fri: 8am – 6pm
Sat: 9am – 6pm
Sun: 9am – 5pm
Nearest Station: Commonwealth

Perhaps it’s unfair for this generation to be labelled as overly obsessed with avocados. After all, we can’t be blamed if this delicious and versatile superfood is highly addictive while being full of nutrients too at the same time.

Be it on toast, as a guacamole, in a drink, ice cream or fudge, there’s no denying that avocado dishes are here to stay for a long time. And if you’re wondering where to go to satisfy your craving for this green buttery delight, here’s a list of 11 places to get your avocado fix right here in Singapore.

ALL THE BATTER

All The Batter may not be new in Singapore but the founders of All The Batter are driven by their love for avocados and a mission which they set out to accomplish—Making Lives All The Batter (better) through avocado and other kinds of natural foods.

Try their exclusive Avocado Dessert Menu featuring highlights such as avocado cakes, smoothies and Avocado Milk Balls!

17 Jasmine Road
Adelphi Park
Singapore 576585
(Closed Mondays to Fridays)
Sat & Sun: 11am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Marymount

Photo Credit: Avorush

AVORUSH

Avocado toast fans will have a whale of a time eating their way through the menu. Despite the price tags usually associated with things slathered in avocado, it’s almost impossible to resist the selections available here. Both your taste buds and your waistline will thank you.

#02-23 Asia Square Tower 2
12 Marina View
Singapore 018961
(Closed on Sundays)
Mon to Fri: 7.30am – 8.30pm
Sat: 9am – 3pm
Nearest Station: Downtown

Photo Credit: Cafe Melba

CAFE MELBA

Cafe Melba presents an ultimate casual all-day dining experience blending Australian and Asian interpretations of dishes. They serve creamy guacamole in their sandwiches and dish up a delicious Caraway Rye Bread & Avocado.

90 Goodman Road
#01-56 Block N Goodman Arts Centre
Singapore 439053
Mon to Fri: 10am – 10pm
Sat & Sun: 8.30am  – 10pm
Nearest Station: Mountbatten

Photo Credit: Crust Gourmet Pizza Bar

CRUST GOURMET PIZZA BAR

Perhaps more universally accepted than pineapples on pizza, Crust serves avocado on theirs. Their light and creamy avocado balance the oily and meaty taste of the meat to create an overall lighter and healthier taste to the pizza, allowing you to enjoy more without feeling overly stuffed.

34B Lorong Mambong
Holland Village
Singapore 277681
Sun to Thurs: 12pm – 11pm
Fri to Sat: 12pm – 1am
Nearest Station: Holland Village

Photo Credit: Fruce

FRUCE

Don’t be put off by their Durian Avocado drinks—or the idea of durian mixed with avocado—, they mesh well together and taste rather light despite their rich texture.

Given the creamy nature of the two fruits, it feels like drinking pure durian, so much so that this indulgent drink might be better off shared among friends.

435 Orchard Road
Wisma Atria #B1-45
Singapore 238877
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

MR AVOCADO

Mr Avocado is situated within Alexandra Village Food Centre and has won itself a legion of fans with its Avocado Milkshake. The beverage consists of blended avocado and gula melaka syrup—a creamy drink that is creamy yet refreshing and just the perfect thirst quencher.

120 Bukit Merah Lane 1, #01-19
Alexandra Village Food Centre
Singapore 150120
Mon: 11am – 9pm
Tue to Sun: 11am – 7pm
Nearest MRT Station: Queenstown

Photo Credit: Pickleville

PICKLEVILLE

Pickleville offers Avocado on Toast like any other place but their combination of marinated feta and zaatar on sourdough will leave you wanting more. If a butter smooth toast isn’t for you, they also offer tempeh bowls to settle your hearty healthy meal needs.

140 Robinson Road #04-00
Singapore 068907
(Closed on Saturdays and Sundays)
Mon to Fri: 8am – 6pm
Nearest Station: Downtown

SUGAR THIEVES

Try Sugar Thieves’ avocado mousse cake, coined the “Avo” (S$8.90). It was a pretty petite piece that made us do a double take; it looked so much like an actual avocado! Well, they used an actual avocado peel for the base.

Taking a scoop of the creamy avocado cheesecake mousse revealed the chocolate sponge cake underneath. The addition of the “seed”—a macadamia nut praline—brought the cake to a whole new level, adding an element of savoury to it. This is the kind of cake you bring home to mama.

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

Photo Credit: Stamping Ground Coffee

STAMPING GROUND COFFEE

Also another place with avocado toast, Stamping Ground Coffee is extremely generous with their portions of avocados. Plain and simple, they let the freshness of the fruit shine through the dish.

For those who don’t fancy hard bread, their “toast” is untoasted to allow you to enjoy the natural chew.

87 Upper East Coast Road
Singapore 455223
(Closed on Mondays)
Tues to Fri: 8am – 6pm
Sat & Sun: 9am – 6pm
Nearest Station: Bedok

Photo Credit: The Daily Scoop

THE DAILY SCOOP

The Daily Scoop boasts a wide selection of ice cream to cater to a variety of preferences. Their Utterly Avocado flavour has a sweet and smooth texture to it without losing a single bit of the natural rich avocado taste. You can choose to have it in a cup, cone or on one of their signature chewy waffles.

1 Zubir Said Drive
#01-03 School Of The Arts
Singapore 227968
Mon to Thurs: 11am – 10pm
Fri to Sat: 11am – 10.30pm
Sun: 1pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Dhoby Ghaut

Photo Credit: Well Dressed Salad Bar

WELL DRESSED SALAD BAR

Not all avocado dishes have to be green. Despite being a vegetarian cafe, there’s no shortage of flavour here at Well Dressed Salad Bar. Their Chocolate Avo Fudge with Forest Berries is absolutely decadent and will have you licking your forks clean at the end of the meal.

282 South Bridge Road
Singapore 058831
Daily: 12pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Chinatown