Great places for weekend brunch part 2

PUBLISHED April 23rd, 2013 12:40 am | UPDATED June 6th, 2016 11:24 am

Yes the time has come for another brunch feature! So soon you say? We know, we know! the last one was only a mere few months ago (for those of you who missed it check it out here), but since then, there have been so many new exciting options for brunch popping up across Singapore, that we just couldn’t contain ourselves! Already made your way through our previous list? Then time to get your chops round this one!

A for Arbite

A for Arbite recently opened up on on Aliwal Street. Open, minimalist space and super relaxed vibe. A for Arbite is a great place to throw away any pretense, sit down and just enjoy some hearty food washed down with a fine selection of craft beers. The Smoked Salmon Smorgasbord ($13.90) is a great option, as is the Eggs Benedict ($14.90) which uses Yuzu hollandaise. However if you’ve got a sweeter tooth, be sure to try their Pancakes ($14.90). Fluffy goodness coated in caramelised bananas and caramel sauce. They are an absolute must!

A for Arbite is at 28 Aliwal Street, 01-01, 199918, Tel: 8321 2252. Open for brunch at 9am on Saturdays and 11am on Sunday. For more information see their Facebook page here.

Cafe & Bar Gavroche

We love the feeling of having brunch in a side-street Paris cafe without having to leave the country, and that’s exactly what the breakfast a la Francaise at Cafe & Bar Gavroche is all about. Enjoy freshly baked croissants ($2.50), cold cut platters (from $12) or perhaps a Croque-Monsieur ($16) – not forgetting their rather delicious Smoked Salmon Oeufs Benedict served up on Brioche ($25), all set against a chic French backdrop. Their tartines are also constant winners ($8 and up).

Café & Bar Gavroche is located at 69 Tras Street, Singapore 079005, Tel: 6225 4869. Open for brunch on Saturdays from 10.30am till late (Food available for Weekend Brunch and from 6pm till 10.30pm) and Sundays from 10.30am till 2pm

Halia at Raffles

Weekend brunch in the Raffles arcade? There’s something that just feels so very refined about that but thankfully, you can enjoy the indulgence without the indulgent price tag here! As well as the more usual breakfast options, we love some of the more adventurous offerings like the White bean Iberico chorizo leek stew served with sunny side up eggs ($16) and the Pancakes ($12) served with bacon butter… mmmm.

Halia at Raffles Hotel is at 01-22/23 Raffles Hotel, 1 Beach Road, Tel: 963 91148. Open for brunch Saturday & Sunday 11am onwards. For more information see their website here.

Jewel Cafe and Bar

Fans of Jewel Coffee at Asia Square rejoice, because the outfit’s second establishment – Jewel Cafe – has taken up residency in Little India and it does a lovely and very affordable breakfast/brunch, with dishes starting at $12. There was something about the eggs benny here which had us drooling, as did the generous serving of delicious Ricotta Pancakes served with a dollop of lemon zest crème fraîche.

Jewel Cafe is at 129 Rangoon Road, 218407, Tel: 6298 9216. Open for brunch Saturday & Sunday from 9am. For more information see their Facebook page here.

Nosh

What’s not to love about chilling out in the lush enclave that is Rochester Park at the weekend? Cue Nosh. With a lot of the usual favourites, the folks at Nosh like to mix it up with their Breakfast Burrito ($16) – a lush combination of scrambled eggs, spanish chorizo, chipotle peppers, and smoked Smoked cheddar with a side of guacamole and potato hash. Our favourite though is Crab Cake Benedict ($18) – think your favourite eggs benny turned on its head, nestled upon two delicious crab cakes and served with coconut curry hollandaise.

Nosh is at 9 Rochester Park, 139220, Tel: 6779 4644. Open for brunch on Saturday & Sunday: 10.30am – 2.30pm (Last Orders for Brunch: 2.15pm) For more information see their website here.

Rabbit Carrot Gun

Easties love this laid back spot with its friendly neighbourhood vibe made all the tastier because everything here is whipped up fresh (no microwaves allowed). Tuck into the full whack courtesy of the Game Keepers Shooting Breakfast ($17.50) – now how British can you get? – or choose from some lighter options like the Papaya, Blueberry and Lime Salad ($9) or French Toast served with Berry Compote (11.50).

Rabbit Carrot Gun is at 47 – 49 East Coast Road, Singapore 428768. Tel: 6348 8568. Open for brunch everyday from 9am – 4:30pm. For more information see their website here.

Spathe Public House

There’s a reason why the brunch at Spathe goes by the name of ‘Greedy Brunch’, because there’s no way you’ll be anything but. Our favourites include the Gruyere Cheese and Bacon Rosti, served with a sunny side up ($15) which makes our mouth drool just writing about it. We also love their awesome Belgian Waffle selection (starting at $13). As well as the traditional sweet variations, we think you’ll be tempted by savoury delights which include crispy chicken with mornay sauce and grilled minute steak with peppercorn sauce.

Spathe is at 8 Mohammed Sultan Road, 01-01, 238958, Tel: 6735 1035. Open for brunch Saturday & Sunday from 10am. For more information see their website here.

Suprette

If you can manage to find it, a tasty spread of interesting brunch options will be found at Suprette, including Shakshuka ($19) – otherwise known as eggs poached in spicy tomato sauce with feta cheese and lamb sausages. We love the Spiced French Toast ($14) served with berry compote and golden syrup – seriously delicious – and the wide range of sides which even includes bubble & squeak!

Suprette is at 383 Jalan Besar, 209001, Tel: 6298 8962. Open for brunch Saturday & Sunday from 7.30am. For more information see their website here.

Symmetry

For a hip and lazy brunch vibe in the Arab Quarter, Symmetry is for sure one of our favourites haunts. Whether you’re looking for something a little different like the Sausage Ragout ($21), a nibble on some Wild Duck Egg ($19) or perhaps some Green Pea Soup ($12) served up with bacon and onion toast or you just fancy a good ol favourite like some eggs benny, using produce as fresh as anything ensures that whatever arrives on your plate is made with love.

Symmetry is at 9 Jalan Kubor, Singapore 199206, Tel: 6291 9901. Open for brunch Saturday & Sunday from 9am. For more information see their website here.

Tamarind Hill

And last but certainly not least, if you fancy mixing things up a bit and having a Thai brunch affair, one of our favourite Thai restaurants Tamarind Hill has just launched an a scrummy la carte buffet on Sundays which includes a cold spread, a dessert layout and the best bit – a chance to graze their hot menu and order as many dishes as you like for $60++ per person (or $120++ with choice of free flow Rose, beer or selected cocktails). For a taste of what you can expect, see our full review of Tamarind Hill here.

Tamarind Hill is at 30 Labrador Villa Road, 119189, Tel: 6270 1868. Open for brunch on Sunday from 12pm. For more information, please see Facebook.

Violet Oon’s Kitchen

For something with a little touch of Peranakan, check out the brunch at Violet Oon’s Kitchen. Think French Toast topped with Bananas Cooked in Gula Melaka Syrup ($15), Otak Otak Panini ($15) sitting alongside food inspired by travels like Vietnamese Pulled Pork Burrito ($18) as well as good old favourites like Smoked Salmon and Scrambled Eggs ($20).

Violet Oon’s Kitchen is at 881 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore, 279893. Tel: 6468 5430. Opening for brunch Saturdays – Sunday: 10.30AM – 3PM

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Written by Ms Demeanour, Updated 10 April by Stephanie Y