The Loft cafe @ Chinatown
SO
here's a cafe
that I've wanted to visit for a while
Samuel managed to perk my interest when I needed a quiet cafe place to do some writing/computer work (why can't you stay home? well i don't want to keep rotting here) and we decided to go to the Loft Cafe Sg at Chinatown. I've heard about this cafe from a few of my friends (namely Azman if I'm not wrong) and it seemed pretty nice.
On a scorching HOT Wednesday afternoon, we headed down to Chinatown where it was the hustle and bustle of tourists holding their cameras and their sun hats - here's a thought; though yes Chinatown is the tourist attraction site of the country - WHY?
Tradition and heritage can be viewed almost everywhere and SINGAPORE SHOULD KEEP DAKOTA'S HERITAGE BY THE WAY (angry face) Plus, Chinatown is honestly filled with a lot of China stuff, no racism meant here but if you want Singapore's heritage, this isn't the only place you should crowd along.
I digress.
Located near the food market of North Bridge road, lies a quaint little loft cafe. The entrance is subtly hidden within wooden poles and walls but the huge sign that says "The Loft cafe" stands out to even me without contact lenses. Headed in and was immediately faced with a furnished wooden staircase! We headed inside to be quickly greeted by the staff who noted the empty cafe room and told us we could sit anywhere!
Decked with white walls and minimalistic sofas and comfy seats, we picked the one near the power outlet because I had to charge up my laptop to do some work for a bit. The entire place looks very rustic with flower pots and lovely paintings hung up to see.
The friendly staff quickly passed us the menu and two cups of water as I ogled at the bookshelf in the middle of the room. The menu was filled with a variety of choices but the thing that definitely stood out was the pancake stakes and beer!
The menu consists of nibbles (little snacks), entrees like pasta, the standard soup and salad, all day breakfast and waffles/pancakes! Their pancakes looked delicious from the many instagram photos that I had seen so we were quite interested on getting our own. The tea and coffee selection was intriguing as well but I didn't order any because of my oncoming mother nature call for us females. *cough*
Decided to get nibbles and one all day breakfast set! Ordered ourselves the Tuscan Baked eggs with a side of pancake stacks ($14.80) plus Miso honey wings ($8.50)! The staff were really friendly and pleasant, taking our orders with smiles all around and offering her services efficiently!
Ordered down and whilst waiting for my computer to load up, I went around taking photographs of the place.
Did I mention their lovely book case?
There is another stairs up to another floor but I did not go check it out!
After a bit of waiting, the food came! The flavourful smell of chicken wafted around us as we almost attacked our food immediately. The strong crisp scent of cheese from the Tuscan Baked eggs set was tantalizing, alongst with the most cutest stack of pancakes!
The Tuscan Baked eggs was the star of the afternoon! Topped with cheese and mushrooms, two eggs in the middle, t'was baked to perfection, the cheese crust looking golden brown and crunchy, mushrooms plentifully added to the mix. I couldn't resist a taste the moment it was handed to us! Eggs, cheese and mushroom? All my favourite things in one!
The combination of the perfected baked cheese and eggs, it was like eating a cheese omelette from heaven! The mushrooms were slightly wet but it was still pretty alright alongside the cheese and eggs! The egg yolk looked overcooked but it was so soft and melted in my mouth! Yum!
Next were the miso honey wings! The wings were generously coated with honey and looked really delicious but was a little tough and would've been better if it was more cooked so it's easier to tear. The miso paste was barely there, though I could taste a little hint as I bit into the more roasted parts of the chicken!
Finally the short stack pancakes that came as a side with the Tuscan baked eggs! Coated with frosted sugar and with my super generous serving of maple syrup, the pancakes tasted slightly sweet! A rustic taste, chewy and authentic without having too much of that cake taste, the pancakes were pretty adorable though small!
My verdict? Not outrageously fantastic, but it's pretty good with their rustic homely tastes and served in the most adorable of plates!
On a weekday afternoon, it was pretty empty and the ambience was really comfy as well. Peaceful with a lovely window to stare outside and be super glad that I'm not out in the scorching hot sun for the day.
Not to mention free wifi and power outlets for you.
Hung around to do some work and just chill.
Overall this cafe gives you a very rustic look, with it's wooden floorboards and white walls - looking very Chinatown heritage but with a twist of modernism. Finished up my work and decided to head out as it was started to get a little crowded.
Pretty cakes and pies at the front counter alongside with beer!
The damage came back around at a whooping $27.00 + but it was worth it for the quiet ambience and free wifi! Definitely a place to visit with your friends to chill out and watch the bustle of the tourists below, maybe even a few rounds of beer if you like.
Hopefully we'll come back again next round!
xoxo
evelyn
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