BEST CHOCOLATE CAKE SHOP AND FAMOUS CAFE IN SINGAPORE - The Awfully Chocolate Bakery & Cafe

ABBEY: We visited The Awfully Chocolate Bakery and Cafe at Katong. This is their flagship store and we came for brunch. I had their Breakfast Plate that comes with bratwurst, scrambled eggs, pancetta, tomato and arugula and croissant. 

The eggs are creamy and went well with the croissant and bratwurst. I washed them down with classic dark hot chocolate. While eating we keep on seeing orders of cake slices going out. We can’t help but to order their all chocolate cake with scoop of vanilla ice cream and fresh cream and we weren’t wrong. The cake is decadent and delicious. 

What you see is what you eat and taste. I also saw the rich chocolate flowing from the tap. Should I try that too? Haha.

BEST CHOCOLATE CAKE SHOP AND FAMOUS CAFE IN SINGAPORE - The Awfully Chocolate Bakery & Cafe

WILL: Awfully Chocolate is one of the finest/high level bake shop here in Singapore. They are a local bakeshop that expertize in making chocolate cakes and other chocolate products. Recently they expanded to offer hot meals and as we want to explore Tanjong Katong site, we chopped by to their flagship store. 

It’s late lunch and I ordered Eggs Benedict for SGD18. I am famished that time and because it is delicious too, I only shared one bite with Abbey. I am there because I am craving for chocolate cake and their signature cake with cream and ice cream answers my taste buds' longing of chocalate that us not too sweet and bitter! 

Awfully Chocolate’s Cake is indeed one of the best gift you can give to any celebration. Totally recommended not only for locals but a line of products to be proud and shared globally!

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The Awfully Chocolate Bakery & Cafe 

(W) https://www.awfullychocolate.com 

(H) Sun - Thu: 8am - 10pm | Fri - Sat: 8am - LATE 

(A) 131 East Coast Road Singapore 428816 

(T) (+65) 6345 2190

% Arabica Singapore - Famous Japanese Cafe

ABBEY: This is one of the minimalistic cafe I’ve been to. The matte white and brown colors along with warm lightings invite you to come and sit in a quite and calm cafe. I like their coffee as it is smooth and not so bitter aftertaste. No need to add sugar to get the natural sweetness from the beans that complements with the milk. 

A bit pricey though but worth. I need to visit their branch at Holland Village (seems it huge and have more space). 

% Arabica Singapore - Famous Japanese Cafe

WILL: Okay, I am guilty for delaying this review because I don’t want people swarming in to this cafe (feeling famous blogger? Haha!). How long was the delay to blog the Arabica? Only more than a year. Sorry! 

% Arabica is well known in Japan, thus you may see the simplicity of each cafes. White and brown color somewhat touch a “home” ambiance to each diner. What I always order in %Arabica is Spanish Latte which is not available in most of cafes. It is sweeter, smoother and aromatic than usual cafe latte. 

Singapore only have 4 outlets of % Arabica and the branch at Jewel Changi is my favourite so far. Not too crowdy and can do people watching hehe. Definitely not an alternative cafe!

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% Arabica Singapore

(W) https://arabica.coffee/en/

(H) 11am - 9PM

(A) 78 Airport Boulevard #01, K208, 819666

(T) 9680 5288

Arteastiq De Patio : A Portmanteau of Art & Tea

ABBEY: We went to try Arteastiq. They have these teas in perfume bottles which kind of unique. The restaurant also has great homey feel. I got their cod fish and chips. I was surprised that the fish taste good. Not your usual fish that gets the flavor from the batter. The perfume-bottle tea live to the hype; not only aesthetically but also in taste.

Arteastiq De Patio - A Portmanteau of Art & Tea Peach Spinach Salad

Arteastiq De Patio - A Portmanteau of Art & Tea - Lychee Oolong Tea 

Arteastiq De Patio - A Portmanteau of Art & Tea Cod Fish and Chips

WILL: I got curious on their perfume e tea. So we booked a table.

Haha! Quite fond of burrata cheese lately so I ordered their Peach Spinach Salad. The spinach leaves are quite fresh and their salad dressing is the real star of this food. Burrata is colder than I expect and the inner portion is not that creamy and on its way to be solid. Sad! 

Then the Lychee Ooling Tea! I do really enjoyed drinking this. Not too sweet and lychee do not overpower the tea taste. It is indeed a perfume. The aroma is inviting you to sip more. Haha! It is so tefreshing for the whole body! Lovvve it!! 

Please don’t forget to book a table if you do not want to join a long queue. Tea is well recommended. Thumb up!

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Arteastiq De Patio : A Portmanteau of Art & Tea

(W) https://www.arteastiq.com/singapore/

(H) Daily 11am - 10pm

(A) 68 Orchard Road, #03-70/72, Plaza Singapura, Singapore 238839

(T) 63360951

PPP Coffee Funan Mall

ABBEY: We were in a quest to go to Tiong Hoe Specialty Coffee but it is out of our way. So we go to the apprentice; PPP Coffee at Funan.

I’m craving for cold brew but all their batches are sold out.

So before ordering we check their beans to used in my own cold brew. Their staff is really helpful explaining to us and advising us what beans we should pick. And our beans is Throwback blend.

We order their version of hot drink and it was smooth and no bitter and funky aftertaste.

The same goes with my homemade cold brew. This is no ordinary cafe. The baristas know their craft.

PPP Coffee Funan Mall - Throwback Coffee

WILL: After our InterContinental Staycation, we headed to Funan Mall for our lunch. We filled our tummy with Little Caesar’s Pizza and went to PPP Coffee to buy beans. 

Before buying the beans, Abbey ordered Throwback Cappuccino for two. It is not your typical lattes you have been buying, it has an extra creaminess and kick of the espresso. You will know that their beans were totally handcrafted and not mass produced. 

Will be one of the cafes that truly stands out. Of course! Totally recommendable! 

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PPP Coffee Funan Mall

(W) https://pppcoffee.com/pages/our-stores 

(H) 10am to 8pm 

(A) 107 North Bridge Road, #02-19 Funan, Singapore 179105 

(T) +65 6299 4321

Angelina Restaurant and Cafe in Singapore l Marina Bay Sands

ABBEY: Since the start of Christmas season, I suddenly have a craving for a hot chocolate. I picture it hot, creamy, slightly thick and rich in flavour. 

It was satisfied by the signature chocolate of Angelina, L’Africain. But boy, it was priced at 13SGD. It was served on a tiny porcelain jug and whipped cream on the side. The taste of chocolate alone brings back memories and really fits the festive air. Adding the whipped cream makes it more thick and decadent. It is smooth till the last drop. I partnered it with egg croissant with smoked salmon. 

But I’m telling you, the hot chocolate itself is enough. Try it and see for yourself.

Angelina Restaurant and Cafe in Singapore l Marina Bay Sands
Angelina, L’Africain

Angelina Restaurant and Cafe in Singapore l Marina Bay Sands
Angelina Croissant with Smoked Salmon

Angelina Restaurant and Cafe in Singapore l Marina Bay Sands
Éclair Caramel Beurre Salé 

Angelina Restaurant and Cafe in Singapore l Marina Bay Sands

WILL: Do you remember my post about the 18km morning walk for a breakfast? No? Please click this link below. Haha! Abbey is craving for a hot chocolate and he is feeling festive so we decided to get one of the best review hot chocolate in Singapore.. the Angelina at Marina Bay Sands. We walked for almost 4 hours. Great right? 

Angelina is a French Cafe and they pride themselves on their hot chocolate. What can I say? Please continue on what you are doing with your creamy, smooth, not so sweet yet not bitter hot chocolate drink. They have a good partnering of black coffee and whip cream. I am awaken on this kind combination.

Their Éclair caramel beurre salé reminds me of eclair candy in the Philippines. Nostalgic and perfect to my black creamy coffee.

Totally a good way to indulge!

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Angelina Singapore

(W)https://www.marinabaysands.com/restaurants/angelina.html

(H)11am - 10pm

(A) 2 Bayfront Avenue, Canal Level #B2-89/89A, Marina Bay Sands, 018972

(T)6688 7236

The Paddock Bistro - Singapore Polo Club | Lunch Deals

ABBEY: Our table in Paddock was reserved long back even before we knew if I’ll pass my last certification for the year. It’s as if my wife could tell the future. Haha. After two hours of examination I cleared it and when the adrenaline subsided we got ready and head to Singapore Polo Club. We were supposed to seat at a table beside the grass field but there was TV show shooting that time but table beside the pool is also fine.

I had their Polo Club Sandwich. It was huge and has beef pastrami, swiss cheese, ham, fried egg and fries on the side. The pastrami is juicy while the egg yolk oozed out to the bread after I cut it. Overall not too salty and the items went well with each other. I also put some mustard and ketchup to add more flavor to it. And then I washed it down with a rootbeer float.

The Paddock Bistro - Singapore Polo Club | Lunch Deals - Polo Club Sandwich

The Paddock Bistro - Singapore Polo Club | Lunch Deals - Falafel 

WILL: Abbey passed a Microsoft Azure test. Woootwooooot! Another technical certification was conquered. And because Microsoft Azure is not his usual database (Abbey is an Oracle SME), we decided to dine to a not usual go to. The Paddock which is located at Singapore Polo Club. The Paddock is open for (non-members) on weekdays so we seized that opportunity for a Friday lunch. 

We booked to be seated at the Chukka Terrace but there’s a tv shooting at that moment so we were requested to be at the poolside. It defies what we want to experience (watching horse while dining) but we are there to enjoy the day. So no issues on that. 

We are just beside their kitchen and I heard that almost of the food ordered coming our from there is a falafel burger. So I also went for that. OMG! Now I know why the guests almost all went for their falafel. It’s patty is very moist. So moist that it crumbles. This is the best falafel I had so far! Parsley and cilantro is not overpowering but you can definitely taste the presence. Really do enjoyed my falafel partnered with my cranberry juice! Yumm!  

That dining is a good experience! Love it and wondering who can beat that falafel! Haha!

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The Paddock Bistro

(W)http://www.singaporepoloclub.org/dining/dinings/dining-outlets

(H) Monday to Sunday : 8am to 1030pm

(A) 80 Mount Pleasant Road Singapore 298334

(T) 9234 8934

City Donut – NEW Donut Specialty Shop Near Tanjong Pagar

ABBEY: A new donut shop opened and we took our chance to have some of them on its first day. Sadly the flavors I want were already sold out and the next batch will be available after 3 hours. So we settled with Pandan Ondeh-Ondeh ones. Having the donuts infused with a local favorite poses a challenge as it should taste the same. Surprisingly it was. It has the coconut taste as well as the sweetness of the palm sugar.

On our next visits (yes we came a second and third time), we were able to grab Original, Coffee, and Milo Dinosaur. The taste were the same as other shops and almost same price as well.

City Donut – NEW Donut Specialty Shop Near | Best Donut in Singapore

City Donut – NEW Donut Specialty Shop Near Tanjong Pagar - Ondeh Ondeh and Milo Dinosaur Donut

WILL: Are you fed up with the sugar rush of same old donuts company giving to you? Well, be thankful that City Donut is here to the rescue! They pride themselves with the Milo Dinosaur flavour but they hit the bull’s eye with their Ondeh Ondeh. The coconut bits give a good chew in every bite and the oozing liquid palm sugar is fantastically but not overly sweet. Perfect for a black coffee or tea.  

This donut is really recommendable and be early. They are always out of donuts on lunchtime and tea time.

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CITY DONUT 

(W) https://www.instagram.com/citydonutsg/

(H) Mon to Sat : 8am - 5pm / Sunday : CLOSED

(A) 2 McCallum Street Singapore 069043

(T) 6223 1425

Café&Meal MUJI at Jewel Changi Singapore

ABBEY: I was surprised when Wilma told me that we’ll be having dinner at Muji at Jewel. Seriously? It is all household items. Turns out they have cafe and deli. Wow. I got the Hamburger with Burdock, Shiitake Sauce (SGD 18.9). What I like the most is their 16-grain rice. It has a lot of texture and you can even eat it on its own. The meal is savoury and will really fill you up. Pay extra for the drinks.

Café&Meal MUJI at Jewel Changi Singapore
MEALS 

Café&Meal MUJI at Jewel Changi Singapore
MENU

WILL: Even that our workplace is kilometres apart, Abbey and I find time to have a date night after office hours. What’s the newest “tambayan” for me and Abbey? It is the Jewel Changi. You should not ask why. Everybody knew that Jewel caters a wide array of food pallete. And one of those is the huge floor for Café&Meal MUJI. 

For dinner, I chose to have Pork Katsu Donburi ($15.90). The pork is not that salty and perfectly soft and juicy. Well unlike other that’s overfried. The unique onset egg that gave the extra creaminess in my mouth. And the star of the meal...the 16-grain rice! It is indeed a luxury! How a simple looking rice will be that mushy and will give emphasis to every flavour of your viand. Wow! Just wow! 

I am an instant fan of Muji Cafe! If you are at Jewel Changi, this is another cafe to visit and try!

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Café&Meal MUJI at Jewel Changi Singapore 

(W) https://cafemeal.muji.com/sg/

(H) 10am - 10pm

(A) #02-227, 228 & 229, Jewel Changi Airport, 78 Airport Boulevard, Singapore 819666

(T) 6241 1385

Maison de PB at Jewel Changi

ABBEY: After out dinner at Muji, we went for coffee at Maison PB (Jewel). The ambiance is cozy with its “kitcheny-homey” feel. I got a cup of Caramel Cafe Latte. And we partnered it with a pastry. The pastry is sweet and really complemented the coffee well. 

Maison de PB at Jewel Changi

WILL: Jewel Changi is a home for new restaurants and cafes in Singapore. They are not your usual/ordinary cafes. Some of those occupies until 2nd floor like the Maison de PB. Of course after a heavy meal at Muji Café, we headed to Maison de PB for desert and drinks. To my delight, I ordered a heart-shaped bread and hot matcha tea.

Pain Coeur, $5.50(Heart Shaped bread) is so flavorsome. The bits of strawberry and sweet glazed is perfect. Matcha tea is not bland and fake. Haha. It is thick, creamy and tasty! Just perfect for the Pain Couer. The café is good for a relaxing tea time and 100% good for people watching 

We will sure come back here to try their steaks. So excited for it.  

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MAISON de PB by Paris Baguette

(W) https://www.parisbaguettesg.com

(H) Daily 9am-10pm

(A) #02-200 Jewel Changi Airport, 80 Airport Boulevard, Singapore 819642

(T) 6743 7900

Lady M Singapore at South Beach

ABBEY: After checking what Seamless conference offers at Suntec Convention Centre we went to Lady M (South Beach Tower) for a snack. 

We got two slices of cake and two beverages for SGD30. I had Caramel Miroir. It is a sponge cake topped with dark chocolate mousse and caramel. It was sweet and the burnt taste of caramel gives it a distinct after taste. It is perfect for my cup of cappuccino. 

The place is chic and looks elegant; the walls as well as the furnishings are white.

Lady M Singapore at South Beach
Cappuccino and Lemon Ginger Green Tea

Lady M Singapore at South BeachSignature Mille Crepes

Lady M Singapore at South Beach
Caramel Miroir

Lady M Singapore at South Beach
Cake Menu

Lady M Singapore at South Beach
Cake Menu

Lady M Singapore at South Beach
Drinks Menu

WILL: Abbey and I attended the Seamless Event at Suntec City and just few walks at MRT links us at JW Marriot's South Beach Building. 

While Abbey is on the phone with a Singtel's customer care, I am busy checking the net what is the best cafe we can go for a snack. 

Lady M (New York) it is! Sat beside the window pane and we just want to watch the rain and traffic at the street. 

Ordered their famous cake, Signature Mille Crepes  and a teapot of Lemon Ginger Green Tea. The cake outrageously melts in your mouth. Oh my gosh! One of the best cake here in Singapore. The sweetness of every bite is responding perfectly on my tea. 

The ambiance is relaxing. It pushes out Abbey's anxiety (Singtel bill). Haha! 

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Lady M Singapore at South Beach 

(W)  https://www.ladym.com.sg/

(H) 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

(A) 26 Beach Road, #01-17

(T) +65 6702 6735

Soek Seng 1954 Bicycle Cafe - Dine with Private Planes

ABBEY: Yey, after almost 10 kilometers of cycling, we’ve reached Soek Seng 1954 Bicycle Cafe. We settled ourselves from sweat before looking at their menu. 

I had fish and chips for SGD 11.80. Only light snack to give energy as we also cycled back home. But they are also serving heavy meals like steak and rice bowls. The fish is crispy on the outside but moist in the inside and really went well with the dipping sauce. The fries is somehow smaller than the ones in the fastfood chains.

Soek Seng 1954 Bicycle Cafe -  Dine with Private Planes 

Soek Seng 1954 Bicycle Cafe -  Dine with Private Planes
Ice Cream Sandwich

Soek Seng 1954 Bicycle Cafe -  Dine with Private Planes
Fish and Chips

Soek Seng 1954 Bicycle Cafe -  Dine with Private Planes 

Soek Seng 1954 Bicycle Cafe -  Dine with Private Planes
MENU

Soek Seng 1954 Bicycle Cafe -  Dine with Private Planes
MENU

WILL: Let's admit that the most cafes at Seletar Park have hefty prices! So we chose to dine at Soek Seng 1954 Bicycle Cafe. It has beautiful scenery. A tree? A park? A lake? No! A private plane runway! So ATASSSS!  

Delighted to see that they have a ice cream sandwich! When it was served I am quite disappointed because it is small. But suprisingly, it made me feel full! Haha. I cannot finish if you gave me another quarter of that ice cream. 

Washed down the sweetness with water! Then we cycle again back to home. Well, less 5 minutes to an hour of exercise... again! HA!

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Soek Seng 1954 Bicycle Cafe

(W) http://www.soekseng1954.com

(H)10AM - 10PM

(A)80 Seletar Aerospace View, MAJ Aviation Building

(T)659 6124

Caffebene Singapore ( A Popular Korean Café)

ABBEY: We visited CaffeBene at VivoCity for light snack. But come to their store, I noticed that they are serving an All Day Dining Menu which consist of pasta, bento, salad, wraps, and toasts. 

I tried their Soy Chicken Bento for $10.90 an order. The chicken comes with a cup of brown rice and broccoli. The vegetable is crisp and not overcooked. The chicken went well with the rice. Not too sweet or salty. But I hope they put more serving on the plate :)

We haven't tried the bingsu as we know we're not able to finish it when we saw the cup.

Caffebene Singapore's Caramel Gagouma Cake 

Caffebene Singapore's Japchae

Our Receipt at Caffebene Singapore

Caffebene Singapore's Soy Chicken Bento

WILL: Abbey and I decided to go to iLight, but the problem is it is too early. So we decided to drop by at VivoCity for some snacks. 

We supposedly going for hamburgers but I remembered that there is a Korean Cafe that we haven't tried. Just in front of FOX kids where Caffebene is located. 

I am astonished with their price but still go though and reasoning that maybe..maybe there is blast of flavour that will happen later. 

I ordered Japchae for $5.90. I am expecting that the serving is small.. but hey!!! Not that too small! The taste is bland. It seems that there is no pepper, sesame seed oil or even a salt was added. Gosh! All I can do is shake my head in disappointment. Luckily, the Caramel Goguma saved my day. 

No second chance for this.

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Caffebene Singapore 

(A) 1 HarbourFront Walk #02-15 VivoCity

(E) ask@caffebene.com.sg

(W) http://caffebene.com.sg

Starbucks Singapore's Strawsome Frappuccino (Customize your Frappuccino Any Way You Like)

ABBEY: I have read articles for unlocking Starbucks secret menu. And I always wanted to try that. So when I heard that they have one-for-one offer for frappuccino by designing your own I grabbed the chance.

Me and my wife tried six different flavors; two per week. Below are mine.

First : Creamy dark caramel espresso frappuccino

Second: Cadburry creme egg frappuccino

Third: The Undertow

We got the menu items here: 

35 Secret Starbucks Drinks You Didn’t Know You Could Order

Starbucks's Singapore Secret Menu

I admit that all the drinks are not 100% accurate as per the recipe listed in the web but the taste is still delicious.

I hope they will be having the same ingredients worldwide specially toffeenut and hazelnut syrups. With this more I can unlock more recipes.

WILL: Isn't it sad that your favourite coffee/mocha concoction was already thing of the past on starbucks? Fret not!! Starbucks Singapore is holding a Strawsome Frappuccino (Customize your Frappuccino Any Way You Like) for you to taste what you are craving for ages. :) 

3 weeks straight, we availed this customisation. I had Oreo Frappuccino, Zebra Frappuccino, and Cookie Dough Frappuccino. Yum, yum, yum!! And the best part of it? It is buy one get one free. :) 

I wonder what I will get for this week :) haha!

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Starbucks Coffee Singapore's Strawsome Frappuccino Promo

https://card.starbucks.com.sg/strawsome/week4/

Pie Face Singapore @ 313@Somerset - Café · Bakery

ABBEY: I didn't got the chance to bite into their pie, the first time we went here. I just had coffee as we came just after dinner. Good thing that I'm not...

My experience just got better. Second time, I ordered their Pie-fect meal; a drink with The Stack combo (Spicy chicken pie) for 7SGD. The Stack is compose of the pie at the bottom, then mash potato, then peas, then gravy. It was so delicious. The mash and peas were smooth and really went well with the gravy. I keep on catching for breath as the pie filling is spicy :)

WILL: After a remittance made at iRemit at Lucky Plaza, we walked our way to 313 Somerset basement 2 to indulge at Pie Face. 

Yep! I do love pies and I quite happy that Pie Face always have a promotion. Since my tummy is still under rehabilitation (haha), I ordered for a non-spicy variant... the chicken + mushroom. I love the idea of The Stack. A mashed potato and peas and splashed the pie with their gravy. The flavour is bursting inside my mouth. Total happiness! It made me full. A total meal. 

They also have take-outs! Instead of going to a fad coffeeshops this place is quite good to have some talks and catching-up with friends. You will surely enjoy the ambiance and the food and your pocket will not cry because they charge a set of meal that starts at $5. :)

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Pie Face Singapore
(A)313 Orchard Road, #B3-10 313@Somerset
23 Serangoon Central, #B2-49A NEX
(T) 9622 5662
(W)http://pieface.com.sg/

(FB) https://www.facebook.com/piefacesg/

Teddy&Me Cafe Singapore @ Marina Square Shopping Mall

ABBEY: We planned twice to visit Teddy&Me Cafe  but both of them failed. No time as our guests' schedules were tight. But on Christmas Eve, we set foot on their branch at Marina Square. 

We got carbonara with a cup of your of coffee and chicken pot pie. It all costs $30.90. I liked the pasta; it is creamy and the taste reminds me of the noodles we used to eat back in Philippines. The pie crust is crunchy and the filling is delicious. We also watched episodes of Mr. Bean. They still made me laugh even though I saw it multiple times. 

They also serve desserts like sundaes, ice cream, waffles, and crepes.

WILL: Another cafe that holds the flagship of a famous tv series. I am thinking that this will be a lame idea for us to splurge and get the same taste like the other western restaurant offers. But who am I to reject this idea. Abbey requested for it. 

I love pies so I went for Chicken Pie and husband for Carbonara. As usual we always chitchat on many ideas that needs actions. Pasta landed in his mouth, and blurted out "Mmmm. Taste this!" I obliged and it instantly reminds me Lucky Me Pancit Canton of the Philippines. Bite after bite my mind is chasing where that flavour came from? What they have done to the white sauce to be tasted like that. The pie is just the same as others. 

Well, let's go back to their carbonara  That white sauce pasta will be the reason that I will be coming back to Teddy&Me Cafe.

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Teddy&Me Cafe 

Plaza Singapura #05-20

Marina Square #02-207A

Teddy&Me Playground

Changi Airport Terminal 3 B2

https://www.facebook.com/TeddyandMeCafeSingapore

enquiry@mrbeancafe.com.sg