[Food Review]: Seriously Ice-cream Cafe

New kid in the hipster hood of Everton, located just a few shops away from Nylon Coffee Roasters is the 'Seriously Ice-cream cafe'.  

These ice-cream are made with the aim to be healthier- without preservatives and less sugar. 

Flavors changed periodically. New flavors creation on a weekly basis- the mystery flavor, guess it right and you will be given a free scoop of ice-cream! :)

During my visit, interesting flavors on display were Onde-Onde, Rose Pu'er, Miso Gula Melaka, Choco Curry, White pepper, Red velvet, Caramel Popcorn, French Vanilla, Bailey Cream Cheese and Strawberry Basil. 

The ice-cream here are of a slush-like consistency, the flavor takes an unconventional combination of two unrelated ingredients. It is more of an acquired taste. I would suggest, try them before making your purchase. Some may appeal to you, some may not. 

 Beside being an ice-cream parlor, there is also a retail section that sells various accessories like bags, glasses, bracelet, bowties etc. 

Had a scoop of Miso Gula Melaka and Rose Pu'er. The ice-cream was less creamier and pretty refreshing. Waffles was light, airy, crispy and taste exactly like waffles cone. 

WEDNESDAY SPECIAL!!!

I had their waffles on Wednesday special where it's at 1/2 price with purchase of 2 scoops of ice-cream.
Seriously delicious, very friendly owner, affordable pricing and great place to chill. 

Do come down and check it out! Get your scoops on their crispy and airy waffles if you desire :)

To locate:

Blk 4 Everton Park #01-44 

Singapore 080004 

Phone: 9621 6889 

Email: seriouslyicecream@gmail.com 

Mon: 12:30pm-9:00pm 

Wed - Thu: 12:30pm-9:00pm

Fri - Sat: 11:00am-11:00pm

Sun: 11:00am-9:00pm

[Food Review]: Yellow Cup Coffee

Yellow Cup Coffee is located along Havelock Road, at Central Square. It's just across the road from Ministry of Manpower. Inspired by the bustling coffee culture of the Big Apple- New York City, Yellow Cup Coffee joined the ranks of many young and vibrant new cafes around the island with a goal to serve first-rate coffee to its customers. The cafe is styled in a pop-art concept, featuring many super heroes around. The cafe is quiet and spacious. 

The distinct yellow cup used were meant to evoke the feelings of happiness, cheeriness and be spotted a mile away by a one-eyed pirate. 

With an inventory of coffee beans sourced from Nicaragua, El Salvador and even Hawaiian, the lattes boasted impressively rich flavors and a thick crema. 

To ensure the quality of their coffee, Yellow Cup uses the top of the line La Marzocco Strada EP3Group Espresso Machine, and the coffee is calibrated daily with the optimal extraction with the pressure profiling technology of Strada to ensure that the coffee beans are not over or under extracted. 

Yellow Cup Coffee/Drinks menu

Menu for waffles, sandwiches, main dish + side dish

Gotten myself a cup of Hawaiian latte- $6.80

Beyond the super adorable coffee art, the coffee at Yellow Cup was fantastic. Although, i find that the coconut flavor was too artificial and disruptive, pretty much disrupting the taste of coffee beans. Overall, It was smooth blend, very fragrant, not too bitter nor acidic. I guess they found the balance between everything and created a magical brew. So lovely! 

Along with the latte, i had Fruity waffles- $8

Kind of disappointing...It doesn't taste as nice as it seems to be. The waffle base wasn't well-made, it was really dry. This was a straight-forward conclusion after biting into an excess of baked batter that was really tasteless and full of baking soda. It was crispy but that let alone really wasn't enough as there was no fluffy to talk about. 

Given how much effort and thought they have put in to decorate the cafe and inventing flavors for their menu, i'm sure they are one of those that deserve to go a long way in the cafe industry. For great coffee and affordable prices with an amazing ambience, New york Style- Yellow Cup Coffee is definitely worth a visit. They might be a bit rough around the edges at the moment in terms of their coffee/ food executions..but should get better in time.

To locate

Central Square, 20 Havelock Rd #01-09 S059765

Email: Sayhello@yellowcupcoffee.com

Website: www.yellowcupcoffee.com

[Food Review]: The Stateland Cafe

Hello savory, pastries, cakes and sweet decadence! 

Today, i'm gonna introduce you a new cafe which is spotted in the hipster area of Haji and Bali lanes near Arab Street that is offering everything from pasta to dessert. 

Tadaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa~

It's the 'STATELAND' cafe

Stateland cafe is a vintage-themed cafe, located at 30 Bali Lane, opened by 3 young man, in their 20s. After hearing so much ravings about em', i was eager to visit em' and 'fulfill' my long-awaited brunch. 

It was relatively crowded on a Saturday afternoon. The line was really long, probably about an hour of wait. As far as i know, It is usually 'full' during weekends- the place gets really busy though. 

Drop by on the weekdays if you do not want to meet the crowd.

The capacity of the cafe is limited because the cafe is really small. Nothing much fancy of the interior design, however, the cafe feels very well put together as compared to the other cafes. It is simple, uncluttered and cosy yet fully arranged. The interior was surrounded by wooden tables with steel legs. Everything (from the table, chairs and signage) was made from scratch from recycled wood and steel because their families are in the construction, metal and woodworks industries.

Picture frames- Picture of the fathers at work in their industries

Self-service// {Utensils} & {Free water}

The menu looked very impressive- almost overwhelmingly. There were many varieties to choose from and they were decently priced. 

Right now......let's talk about the desserts! The desserts are to die for.

They have a massive varieties than you can ever imagine in your wildest willy wonka-esque dreams and they are absolutely delicious. Everything is just so superb. 

I had the s'mores waffle while my friend had the classic waffle- both were amazing.

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The classic waffle with ice-cream($11.90)

Belgium waffles topped with frozen berries and a scoop of ice-cream. You can opt for the non ice-cream version too and it's only $9.90. Hot and crispy waffle topped with a cold vanilla ball- is jus marvelous. Had to finish every squarish inch of waffle before the cutlery can be put down :P

The s'mores($14.90)

Really impress with the creation- Something you wouldn't able to get in other cafes.

Delicious crispy s'mores waffle, stuffed with melted marshmallow and biscuits, topped with a scoop of chocolate ice-cream and toasted marshmallow- it was sooooooooooooooo good. 

The aroma of the freshly-made waffle made me even more eager to dig in. The ice-cream took it's time to melt as well, which was great! Usually, ice-cream just melts on waffles and everything ends up in a soggy mess. 

I was overwhelmed with their savory menu too. Decided to order one and try.

After indulging em', i would definitely come back for more. This is really incredibly amazing and tasty. 

You wouldn't want to miss it

STRONGLY RECOMMENDED

Agilo Olio// Spagetti tossed in olive oil, bird's eye chili, garlic and ham.

Overall review: Definitely a great ambience to chill at. Service at Stateland cafe is friendly and observant. Staff are generally attentive and friendly. Reasonable pricing for the high quality of food. 

Address: 30 Bali lane, Singapore 189866
Email: flagandsac@hotmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/statelandcafe
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/statelandcafe

Thanks for reading :)

Food post// Cafe-hopping: Plain Vanilla Bakery

If there's a place owning a title 'The Best', then i wouldn't mind traveling and spending my cash just to see whats' worth it! On Tuesday, met up with my love and we decided to head to 'Plain Vanilla Bakery'. 

I think this is perhaps the most eye-catching cafes within the neighbourhood. With dried plants dangling above, tiffany-blue bicycle neatly parked and a swing. Stepping into the cafe space is entirely a different feeling compared with the others. 

It was relatively quiet on the weekday afternoon. The cafe is done in an alfresco style. The inferior design of the bakery is simple yet inviting. I liked how spacious it was, laid back and relaxed, it's exactly my kind of place!

An array of art pieces or environmental related stuffs on sale.

Feature a small play area for tiny bubs, making it a great space for moms to get together with the kids!

These carefully handcrafted confections are made using fresh butter, pure madagascar bourbon vanilla, bittersweet belgian chocolate and perfectly ripe fruits. 

Cupcakes priced at $3.50 each($19 for half a dozen). Might be deem a little expensive but just by looking at it, who would resist them? (: 

They do have an array of petite treats like assorted tarts and cakes for grab too! 

Got half a dozen packed in a sturdy cardboard.  

First row: Milk Chocolate Banana, Dark Chocolate Ganache and Strawberry White Chocolate

Second row: Red Velvet, Cinnamon Brown Sugar and Cookies and Cream

Strawberry White Chocolate

The moist base tasted light, has a very fine crumb and was truly delectable. The column of fresh strawberry compote in the middle of the cupcake- lovely surprise, especially for people who like more bite in their cupcakes. The cupcake has a dainty natural sweetness however the white chocolate icing is a tad sweet for my liking. Overall, Classic combination and excellent execution!

If you agree that cupcake are deliciously good for the soul, it's time to visit Plain Vanilla Bakery. 

Bite into the richly Dark Chocolate Ganache and the sinfully saccharine Milk Chocolate Banana. Or how about a classic Red Velvet or voluptuous Cookies & Cream? One word of warning though - you will be left wanting more after sinking your teeth into these sublime creations!

Address

Tiong bahru Estate, 1D Yong Siak Street, Singapore168641

Phone

(+65) 83637614

Email

(To order) order@plainvanillabakery.com

(For general enquiries) hello@plainvanillabakery.com

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/pvbakery

Twitter

https://twitter.com/pvbakery

Opening hours

CLOSED ON MONDAYS!

Tuesday-Friday// 11am-8pm

Saturday// 9am-8pm

Sunday// 9am-6pm

Thanks for reading ^^