So we spent another lazy afternoon cafe-hopping and found ourselves at Tiong Bahru Bakery by Gontran Cherrier! Well technically it was my third time there but hey, the pastries (and the price of course!) keeps you going back for seconds, and well, thirds. Between the two outlets at Eng Hoon Street, Tiong Bahru and the one housed in Raffles City, I'd pick the one at Eng Hoon Street. Not only for the slightly more 'authentic experience' but also cause modern-day suburb Tiong Bahru in itself offers a more serene and laid back atmosphere - perfect for the late afternoon coffee date.
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Offering both savory delights such as the raved Salmon and Ham Squid Ink Burger ($8.50) and sweet treats like the personal favorite, Mixed Berry Crumble ($6.00), it seems like French baker Gontran Cherrier's set the bar up real high here in sunny Singapore.
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Kouign Amann ($3.50) |
We started with the Kouign Amann ($3.50), and this was pretty amazing. The richness of the butter coupled with the caramelized sugary goodness! It was delicately crispy and paired a cuppa coffee perfectly. With layers of buttery, flaky pastry and a perfect balance of sweetness, this was definitely an indulgence worth every cent.
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Chocolate Mendiant Tart ($6.50) |
With a dark chocolate top and a light yet crumbly tart base, this Chocolate Mendiant Tart ($6.50) was not only a visual winner but also tasted really really good. It had a layer of chocolate ganache and a dried fruit and nut base to give the tart an extra crunch. The base complemented the dark cocoa and was just the right amount of sweetness. The tart was served chilled, perfect for the afternoon heat.
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Chocolate Croissant ($3.20) |
Although, the croissants are probably what's most famous at Tiong Bahru Bakery right now, priced at only $2.50 and offering a plateful of buttery goodness, I personally thought the Chocolate Croissant ($3.20) was just, well, alright. No doubt, the croissant in itself, as with all the other pastries, was beautifully baked. But we couldn't help but wonder if they'd forgotten to put the filling in our croissant since we barely tasted any dark chocolate. Thankfully the complimentary homemade raspberry jam was yummy enough to salvage the filling (or lack thereof) in this croissant!
Tiong Bahru Bakery's definitely one of my favorite chill out places right now. A comfy bakery exuding an old school charm, I see myself spending many lazy afternoons here, catching up with old friends over hot chocolate and some mixed berry crumble. Will be heading back to try the chocolate almond croissant and raved about magic coffee next!
Tiong Bahru Bakery (Eng Hoon Street)
56 Eng Hoon Street, #01-70
Singapore 160056
Tel: 6220 3430
Opening Hours: Mon, Wed - Sun 8:00AM - 8:00PM
(Closed on Tuesdays)
Tiong Bahru Bakery (Raffles City)
252 North Bridge Road
#B1-11/12 Raffles City Shopping Centre
Tel: 6333 4160
Opening Hours: Daily 11:00AM - 10:00PM
