Saturday cafe brunch with BB — brunch at $39++ (~$46 nett with service + GST). Specialty cafe weekend brunch.
We ordered:
- Saturday brunch spread — $39++
The $39++ Saturday brunch tier represents proper upper-mid specialty cafe brunch range. Different from budget brunch (under $20) or destination hotel brunch ($60-150 per person), the $39 tier sits in proper everyday specialty cafe brunch range.
Standard $39++ brunch composition for two diners:
- 2 brunch main plates (eggs benedict, big breakfast, brunch bowl, etc.)
- 2 specialty drinks (cafe coffee, fresh juice, or tea)
- Sometimes side or sharing item
- The proper “elevated weekend morning” experience
Singapore specialty cafe brunch ecosystem 2019:
- Common Man Coffee Roasters (Martin Road)
- Wild Honey (Mandarin Gallery + Scotts Square)
- PS Cafe (multiple destinations)
- The English House (Mohamed Sultan)
- The Marmalade Pantry (multiple outlets)
- Various boutique cafes in cafe-dining districts
Common Singapore brunch plate categories:
- Eggs benedict variants (smoked salmon, mushroom, avocado)
- Big breakfast (eggs + bacon + sausage + hash brown + toast)
- Avocado toast (with poached egg + feta)
- Pancake / French toast stacks
- Brunch bowls (grain + protein + vegetables)
- Acai bowls (Australian-influence)
- Croque madame / monsieur
The Saturday brunch ritual:
- Wake-up later than weekday
- Casual cafe destination visit
- Leisurely 1.5-2 hour brunch
- Coffee + slow-paced eating
- Post-brunch errands or activities
The Singapore brunch scene has matured significantly across 2015-19. The combination of:
- Strong specialty cafe culture
- Multiple cafe-dining districts (Tiong Bahru, Jalan Besar, Tanjong Pagar, Telok Ayer, Joo Chiat)
- Mature brunch menu evolution
- Strong coffee + tea pairings
- Instagram-era cafe aesthetic emphasis
makes Singapore one of the proper Southeast Asian brunch capitals.
Overall: 4.7 / 5. 😋👍🏼 Solid Saturday specialty cafe brunch. Would re-visit.
