Showing posts with label Raffles Hotel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Raffles Hotel. Show all posts

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Singapore Coffee: A Unique Twist on Hawker Coffee at Raffles Hotel

ABBEY: We first came to know Singapore Coffee when we stayed at Raffles Hotel. It is one of the shop houses at the hotel. But we’re not able to go there during our stay as it is too late for a coffee.

Be sure to queue at the entrance at the courtyard and not near the street. We planned our visit after a sumptuous buffet and I ordered my cup of kopi. Once seated I noticed their foldable fans at the ceiling; a functional art installation. They are driven by a motor to help circulate the air. But it’s still warm though. The kopi is the same as what I’m having at other places. They also offer pastries and cakes. 

Aside from that, you can have Singapore food like mee goreng, chicken rice, congee, laksa, and satay to name a few. Western food like burgers, fries, salad bowls, and sandwiches are also available. And this is also where I bought the teas and coffee gift packs that I brought to Switzerland for my colleagues.

Menu:


Singapore Coffee: A Unique Twist on Hawker Coffee at Raffles Hotel
Singapore Coffee: A Unique Twist on Hawker Coffee at Raffles Hotel


WILL: Singapore is renowned for its vibrant coffee and tea culture. But did you know there's a café in the city that takes traditional hawker coffee to the next level? Introducing Singapore Coffee, a popular destination for those seeking a refined version of local kopi.


Conveniently located within the iconic Raffles Hotel, Singapore Coffee offers more than just your average cup of coffee. The café boasts an elegant setting inspired by a Peranakan house, complete with air conditioning for a comfortable experience.


At Singapore Coffee, the beans are of superior quality compared to your typical hawker stalls. The café also offers a curated menu of local delights and even mocktails to complement your coffee experience.Expect prices comparable to international cafés, but with the added bonus of enjoying a local twist on coffee culture.


Singapore Coffee is perfect for both locals and tourists looking to try a premium version of Singapore’s beloved hawker coffee. For tourists, we highly recommend purchasing a pack of coffee as a unique souvenir to bring home.



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Singapore Coffee
(H) 9am to 6pm
(A) Raffles Hotel Arcade 328 North Bridge Road #01-13 | Singapore 188719
(T) +65 8878 7093

Saturday, March 17, 2012

Mint - Museum of Toys

ABBEY: I'm checking my mail when this ad caught my attention from one of my subscriptions. They're offering Hearts' day special on their restaurant. One of the freebies is an entrance ticket to their museum which costs 15sgd for adults. The museum occupies the 5 storeys of the building. Collectibles like Beatles' figurines, superheroes (Batman, Superman, even Ultraman), cartoon characters such as Mickey Mouse and Betty Boop were displayed. Dolls from other countries like Japan, China, etc were also exhibited. Some toys are rare only 4 of them are left some only one and they are there in the museum. I enjoyed visiting their galleries especially the Match boxes.


















WILL: Mint stands for Moment of Imagination and Nostalgia with Toys and Singapore have this kind of museum. It can be found at Seah St. Just alight at Esplanade MRT station and it is juts few steps away at the famous Raffles Hotel. 
      The Mint Museum made me to realize how old I am. Haha. Some of the toys in there was the famous ones on my childhood days. :) 
$15 per head is the entrance fee but we got it free when we dine at Mr. Punch. Nice experience. About 1 hour and half you can see all the toys inside. :)