Review: Anchor Cafe & Roastery, Dermaga Culinary Paradise (Batam, Indonesia)

This cafe was the third stop that my husband, our friends and I visited on the first day of our Batam trip (the first two were Hoods Coffee Cafe and Labers Coffee Pergudangan Cafe). It was super crowded when we arrived so we had to wait at a table outside. Some customers were smoking nearby, … More Review: Anchor Cafe & Roastery, Dermaga Culinary Paradise (Batam, Indonesia)

Review: Labers Coffee Pergudangan Cafe, Agung Toyota Batam Centre (Batam, Indonesia)

After our first stop at Hoods Coffee Cafe on this Batam cafe-hopping trip, my husband, our friends and I made our way to this next cafe on our friend’s list (: Note that they have two outlets at different locations so do check that you’re headed to the one you have in mind. The interior … More Review: Labers Coffee Pergudangan Cafe, Agung Toyota Batam Centre (Batam, Indonesia)

Review: Hoods Coffee Cafe, Jl. Kw. Industri Tunas (Batam, Indonesia)

This Batam trip I was on with my husband and friends was largely a cafe-hopping trip, with our first stop being Hoods Coffee! I was so caught up with whole experience that I forgot to properly document what all of us ordered, so the section below with our orders only entails my best guesstimate (couldn’t … More Review: Hoods Coffee Cafe, Jl. Kw. Industri Tunas (Batam, Indonesia)

Review: Hoshino Coffee, United Square Shopping Mall (Singapore)

Originating from Japan, Hoshino Coffee is a cafe-restaurant known for serving up a mean cup of hand-drip coffee made only with premium Arabica roasted coffee beans, as well as a fusion of Japanese and Western cuisine. Truth be told, I am neither a fan of fusion food, nor am I much of a coffee person, … More Review: Hoshino Coffee, United Square Shopping Mall (Singapore)

Review: Baristart Coffee, Tras Street (Singapore)

My husband and I chanced upon this quaint little cafe while searching for a place to chill after checking out from our awesome staycation at Sofitel Singapore City Centre across the road (read about it here!). The signboard was so subtle and unassuming that I completely missed it, thankfully my husband did not (his coffee … More Review: Baristart Coffee, Tras Street (Singapore)

Review: The Communal Place, Joo Chiat (Singapore)

After vacillating between many restaurants along the Joo Chiat stretch, my husband and I finally decided on The Communal Place to have dinner at. It had an inviting atmosphere and gave off good vibes, plus the items on the menu looked real tempting. Upon entering the restaurant, an eye-catching and elaborate rustic floral display created … More Review: The Communal Place, Joo Chiat (Singapore)

Review: Saccharomyces Beer Cafe, Fish Lane (Brisbane, Australia)

Saccharomyces Beer Cafe was one of the many interesting-looking places along Fish Lane, an arts precinct that brings together culture, entertainment, and food and drink. The entire stretch was decorated with Christmas ornaments hanging from above and beautiful murals along the walls. There was such a festive and hip vibe going on here. My husband … More Review: Saccharomyces Beer Cafe, Fish Lane (Brisbane, Australia)

Review: Master Tom’s Espresso Burger Bar, Albert Street (Brisbane, Australia)

On our way to the Riverside Markets at the Gardens (reviewed that experience here), my husband and I happened to chance upon Master Tom’s. After looking at the menu, we agreed to come back here for lunch once we were done checking out the Riverside Markets. Guess we should’ve looked up the reviews on this … More Review: Master Tom’s Espresso Burger Bar, Albert Street (Brisbane, Australia)

Review: Bumbles Cafe, Surfers Paradise (Gold Coast, Australia)

This quaint little cafe nestled in the middle of a residential neighbourhood was the perfect place to have a quiet lunch with my husband. Although it took a bit of walking to get to (under the scorching afternoon sun, no less), we were rewarded with a nice view of the river that ran parallel to … More Review: Bumbles Cafe, Surfers Paradise (Gold Coast, Australia)