Best Cafes for Eggs in Singapore
With so many cafes springing up, we often wonder where the best spots are for brunch in Singapore. When it comes to eggs, it’s amazing how this humble ingredient can be prepared in a variety of ways. You may find that eggs are a staple in many breakfast dishes, yet not all are created equal.
To satisfy your eggy
cravings, we present to you the best egg dishes in Singapore. We have selected
5 particular cafes – each specializes in a particular variation of eggs that
have been incorporated into their brunch dishes.
For Omelettes – Baker
and Cook's Spanish Omelette ($16 nett)
Deceivingly simple,
the omelette is perhaps the most difficult egg dish to master. We were
hard-pressed to find one that satisfies, until we found the Spanish Omelette at
Baker & Cook.
With a creamy and
fluffy texture, the eggs formed the basis of the dish. Chorizo sausages,
capsicums and onions were added to the filling to make for a hearty & satisfying
omelette. The sauce has a hint of chilli that provides an extra oomph.
Overall, the Spanish
Omelette at Baker & Cook was well-executed, and it certainly earned our
vote.
Baker and Cook
77 Hillcrest Road
Singapore 288951
77 Hillcrest Road
Singapore 288951
Tel: 6469 8834
Opening hours:
Sunday – Tuesday: 7am – 8pm
Friday – Saturday: 7am – 10pm
Sunday – Tuesday: 7am – 8pm
Friday – Saturday: 7am – 10pm
Baker and Cook
44 Jalan Merah Saga
#01-56 Chip Bee Gardens
Singapore 278116
Tel: 64720998
44 Jalan Merah Saga
#01-56 Chip Bee Gardens
Singapore 278116
Tel: 64720998
Opening hours:
Sunday – Thursday: 7:30am – 8pm
Friday – Saturday: 7:30am – 10pm
Sunday – Thursday: 7:30am – 8pm
Friday – Saturday: 7:30am – 10pm
For Boiled Eggs – One
Man Coffee’s Big Brekkie ($12 nett)
One Man Coffee is
thus far the only cafe that we’ve come across that serves boiled eggs in this
style. The kitchen at One Man Coffee has been rather consistent with their 6-minute
eggs. With a hardened white and semi-runny yolk, the boiled eggs were
impressive indeed.
Special mention goes
to the candied bacon, which complemented the eggs very well. To round things
off, the breakfast set included honey
ham, toasted cherry tomatoes, baby spinach with pesto, butter mushrooms and a
slice of grilled sourdough rye.
The boiled eggs at
One Man Coffee proved to be a welcome departure from the usual renditions, and
it certainly gained a thumbs-up from us.
One Man Coffee
215R Upper Thomson Road
Singapore 574349
215R Upper Thomson Road
Singapore 574349
Opening hours:
Monday – Sunday: 9am – 5pm
For Poached Eggs – The
Plain’s Weekender Eggs ($18 nett)
Poached eggs are
commonplace in many cafes, so we had a tough time deciding on which deserves
this spot. After much deliberation, we chose the Weekender Eggs from The Plain,
largely due to its consistency and marvellous taste.
The poached eggs were
drenched in wholesome hollandaise sauce, accompanied by fresh slices of smoked
salmon sitting atop multi-grain bread. To top it off, sprinkles of ikura
(salmon roe) signified a creative twist to the classic eggs benedict.
What struck us most
about the Weekender Eggs was its robust combination of flavours, making it an
impressive dish indeed.
The Plain
50 Craig Road, #01-01
Singapore 089688
50 Craig Road, #01-01
Singapore 089688
Tel: 62254387
Opening Hours:
Monday – Friday: 7:30am – 5:30pm
Saturday – Sunday: 7:30am – 7:30pm
Monday – Friday: 7:30am – 5:30pm
Saturday – Sunday: 7:30am – 7:30pm
For Scrambled Eggs –
RONIN's Scrambled Eggs on Toast ($9 nett)
RONIN has the best
scrambled eggs in Singapore, period.
The buttery mess was
creamy and smooth. It had a near-perfect balance between watery and dry, making
RONIN’s scrambled eggs an absolute joy to savour. The toast came in two
varieties, namely wholegrain and white. Both of which complemented the amazing
scrambled eggs.
We recommend that you
add-on the various sides for a fuller meal. Add-ons include lamb sausage, streaky
bacon, Portobello mushroom & sliced avocado, all of which come with
additional charge.
Ronin
17 Hong Kong Street
Singapore 059660
17 Hong Kong Street
Singapore 059660
Opening hours:
Monday – Friday: 8am – 8pm
For Baked Eggs –
Artichoke’s Lamb Shakshouka ($26 nett)
The Lamb Shakshouka
is a beast of a dish, thus it easily wins our vote when it comes to baked eggs.
Served in a large hot-pan
casserole, the Lamb Shakshouka finds its inspiration from the Moorish
tradition. It is essentially a hearty mix of baked eggs, braised lamb shoulder,
kashkaval cheese, pistachio dukka, tomatoes, and topped with pita.
The baked eggs were
cooked to a soft, yolky texture, allowing it to comfortably mix with the other
ingredients. Special mention goes to the braised lamb, which was outstanding. Every
chunk of lamb was tender and savoury, with just a slight gamey taste to boot.
We were in awe of the
ecstatic mix of flavours, and the generous portion of this dish. Without a
doubt, Artichoke’s Lamb Shakshouka clinches our top spot for baked eggs in
Singapore.
Artichoke Café and Bar
161 Middle Road, Sculpture Square
Singapore 188978
161 Middle Road, Sculpture Square
Singapore 188978
Tel: 63366949
Opening hours:
Tuesday – Friday: 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Saturday: 11:30am – 2:30pm, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Sunday: 11:30am – 2:30pm
Tuesday – Friday: 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Saturday: 11:30am – 2:30pm, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Sunday: 11:30am – 2:30pm
We believe in saving your stomach for only the best, and
certainly hope that this post sparked a particular craving for eggs in you!
Do feel free to let us know if they’re any other egg-cellent
cafes to try! We’ll be more than happy to add them into the list.
This article was written in collaboration with:
Alexander Chiew
www.lonelywanderlust.blogspot.com
Do check out his blog for other food reviews!
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