Savour an extensive selection of European fare at this brunch café by home décor store, House of AnLi. Beef lovers can savour the juicy Argentinian ribeye steak sandwich encasing Japanese mushrooms and chestnut. Want something sweet? Go for Mimi’s waffle, crispy Belgian waffle glazed with maple syrup and accompanied by vanilla ice cream. Pair these dishes with slow-pressed juices like the Green Goddess, concocted with cucumber, spinach, parsley and celery. 

La Veranda, 163 Tanglin Road, 03-128 Tanglin Mall, S(247933), +65 6235 3851

This beloved homegrown patisserie has expanded with a second outlet housed in the vibrant Joo Chiat neighbourhood. Apart from classic sweet treats, diners will find new creations such as the rich and decadent caramel banana chocolate tart; and the cassis chocolate constructed with cassis cremeux, crispy white chocolate feulilletine and fluffy chocolate Victoria sponge cake.

Those looking for a lighter dessert can opt for the strawberry vanilla panna cotta with beautiful alternating layers of milk vanilla panna cotta and strawberry cremeux. It’s decorated with crunchy granola bits and sliced strawberries. 

Luna, 121 Joo Chiat Road, S(427410)

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Start the day with a hearty brunch at Café Natsu’s latest outpost in Clemenceau. Keep your eyes out for its signature dishes, including the decadent Wagyu sando. One of the café’s most popular items, the dish sees a beautifully marbled Wagyu beef slow-cooked until it’s tender. The succulent cut is slathered with umami-filled shishito ketchup and sandwiched between fluffy toasted shokupan (Japanese milk bread).

On top of savouries, dig into a range of sweet treats like the baked Hokkaido cheese tart. Honouring the Spanish pastel de nata (Portuguese egg custard tart), a buttery and flaky treat filled with a velvety smooth Hokkaido cheese filling.

Café Natsu, 182 Clemenceau Avenue, S(239923)

This Australian-speciality grocer’s latest café concept is located at Ion Orchard. Here, you’ll savour hearty brunch fare while admiring the picturesque view of the city. Try the Tassie steak sandwich, a signature dish of Tasmanian King Island M3/4 sirloin served with a swipe of house mustard mayo and pepper relish, and embedded between fluffy sourdough bread.

Another standout is the chilli crab, the café’s interpretation of the popular Singaporean dish where the spaghetti is tossed in a rempah-filled chilli crab sauce and fresh crab meat chunks. Save room for dessert; you won’t regret it when sweet treats like the cereal-crusted French toast accompanied by bourbon peach, ice cream and fresh cream arrive at your table.

Surrey Hills Grocer, 2 Orchard Turn, 05-02, S(237973)

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