Cake Spade @ Tanjong Pagar Road

I have heard about Cake Spade and their cakes for quite sometimes but I never get to visit the place. Although I have walked passed the cafe numerous time but I have never stepped in because it is always crowded. While running some errands around the vicinity during one weekday afternoon, I noticed the cafe was empty so I took the opportunity to try a couple of their cakes.

Strawberry Tofu Cheesecake 3/5

Cake Spade is known for their tofu cheesecake so I just have to give it a tried. I got the Strawberry Tofu Cheesecake ($5.90). It was really light and the digestive biscuit crust at the bottom gave it a nice textural enjoyment. While it is nice, I have problem associating it to a cake. The whole thing just did not feel right. It did not feel like I am having a cake at all.

Dark Chocolate Banana 3.5/5

I actually preferred the Dark Chocolate Banana ($6.20) over the tofu cheesecake. It tasted more real and what we call a cake. The dark chocolate banana cheese cake itself was rich, flavourful and moisture.

After trying the cakes at Cake Spade, I have reservation about the cakes at Cake Spade. Maybe I did not pick the right one to try or my palate is really different from the majority. Like I mentioned earlier, I am very puzzled by the tofu cheesecake. Even though it was light and in a way unique, it is not a cake in my opinion.


Cake Spade
Orchid Hotel
1 Tras Link
#01-06
Singapore 078867
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cakespadesg
Website: http://www.cakespade.com/

Opening Hours:
Mon-Thu: 12pm - 8pm
Fri-Sat: 12pm - 1030pm
(Closed on Sun)

Direction:
1) Alight at Tanjong Pagar MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]

The Bakery Chef @ Bukit Merah Central

The speed in the number of cafes opening in Singapore is kind of scary which is almost impossible to keep up. Singapore in a way is turning into a little Melbourne will cafes opening up at different corners of Singapore around the island. After my trip to Two Wings a couple of weeks back, I decided to make my way down The Bakery Chef at Bukit Merah Central nearby.

Caffe Latte 4/5

As usual, I had my cup of Caffe Latte ($4). For just four dollars, this is one of the cheapest among the cafes I have visited. Using coffee beans from Highlander, this cup of coffee was just right for my liking. It comes with a nice body, smooth and not too acidic.

Red Velvet Cheese Cake 4.5/5

Most of the cafes sourced their bakes from suppliers but you will be guaranteed fresh bakes from the open concept kitchen daily with a great view and smell of butter in the air. I have tried a couple of red velvet cakes but I have to say the Red Velvet Cheese Cake ($5.80) at The Bakery Chef has impressed me most. It was light, moist and balanced. One of those rare occasions that I would go back for more.

Rainbow Cake 4.2/5

The other popular cake at The Bakery Chef is their Rainbow Cake ($5.80). Actually this is my first time having a rainbow cake. I am glad that my first time is lost to something that was good and memorable. The rainbow cake here is really very soft and light.

Great coffee and great bakes with a nice cozy ambience, The Bakery Chef is definitely a worthy chill out place for a cup of coffee and some cakes.


The Bakery Chef
Blk 161 Bukit Merah Central
#01-3711
Singapore 150161
Tel: +65 62739211
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebakerychef
Nearest MRT: Tiong Bahru (EW Line), Outram Park (EW Line, NE Line)

Opening Hours:
Tue-Thu: 10am - 7pm
Fri-Mon: 10am - 9pm

Direction: 
1) Alight at Tiong Bahru MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to bus stop at opposite Tiong Bahru Plaza (Stop ID 10161). Take bus number 5. Alight 3 stops later at Bukit Merah Central Bus Interchange. Take the overhead bridge across the road. Walk along Bukit Merah Central (opp mulit-storey carpark) towards the post office. At the junction at the post office, cross the right and turn right. Walk to destination. Journey time about 12 minutes. [Map]

2) Alight at Tiong Bahru MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to bus stop at opposite Tiong Bahru Plaza (Stop ID 10161). Take bus number 16 and 851. Alight 4 stops later at Bukit Merah Central Bus Interchange. Walk along Bukit Merah Central (opp mulit-storey carpark) towards the post office. At the junction at the post office, cross the right and turn right. Walk to destination. Journey time about 15 minutes. [Map]

3) Alight at Outram Park MRT Station. Take Exit H. Walk to bus stop at Outram Park MRT Station along New Bridge Road (Stop ID 05069). Take bus number 147 or 961. Alight 8 stops later. Continue walk along Jalan Bukit Merah towards Bukit Merah Public Library. Take a left at Bukit Merah Central and walk to destination. Journey time about 22 minutes. [Map]