New Café Alert: Carrotsticks & Cravings Opens Its Third Outlet in Singapore

Bringing exciting and unique culinary experiences to the heart of Asia, the menu here fits in perfectly with that of tropical beach clubs. Striving to deliver the freshest quality in each wholesome dish, every ingredient on the Carrotsticks & Cravings’ menu is carefully-sourced, recipes thoughtfully-conceived, to accommodate varying dietary requirements. For vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free or even paleo dieters, fret not, for menu also provides customisable dishes to suit your tastes. Presented under four categories (Morning Specials, Bowls, Open Herb Sourdough and Sandwiches), the selection of fresh bites makes for easy perusal.

Early risers can brighten up the morning with a helping of the outlet-exclusive Stanley Breakfast for 2 ($46), a vibrant representation of the brand’s founder and owner’s Australian and Israeli roots. A cheerful smorgasbord of colours, each platter comes with a generous serving of Israeli salad; finely chopped Roma tomatoes, cucumber, yellow capsicum, red onions and mint leaves tossed in extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), two freshly baked puff pastries filled with cream cheese mixed with dill and lemon juice, oven-roasted eggplant seasoned with flaky sea salt served on homemade hummus topped with whole chickpeas, and four bite-sized falafel patties. On the side, half an avocado; sliced and sprinkled with crumbled feta cheese, a dollop of homemade Labneh and a side of smoked salmon or chicken leg ham.

To complete this sharing experience, the platter also comes with a dough breadbasket, a choice of two eggs; poached, scrambled, sunny side up or omelette, and two coffees. 

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Another highlight on the menu is the signature smashed avo ($18). Proclaimed to be the best in Singapore, this rendition of a Melbourne café staple serves up smooth and creamy avocado that melts in the mouth, feta cheese with a drizzle of pesto herb oil and lemon wedge, topped off with a generous sprinkling of a proprietary housemade dukkah blend that comprises over six nuts and spices, giving the dish unparalleled spicy and nutty notes. In true Carrotsticks & Cravings fashion, this plate can also be customised; customers can opt to add pomegranate, poached eggs, leg ham and smoked salmon. 

If you’re on the way home from your regular workout session, drop by the store for a refreshing post-exercise beverage. Blending nutritious ingredients into a single easy-to-down glass, the smoothies and fresh juices at Carrotsticks & Cravings are not only healthy but delicious. For a quick pick-me-up, Protein Wake Up Call! does just the trick. This almond milk-based smoothie is packed with nutritious ingredients such as vegan protein powder, peanut butter, banana, cinnamon and honey with a shot of espresso to fuel the body for the day. This drink allows you to add superfoods such as chia seeds, organic maca, raw cacao, vegan protein powder, superfood green powder, or fresh spirulina. It is also available with a choice of six milk options; almond, coconut, oat, soy, full cream and skinny, depending on your preference.

To reach you green intake quota for the day, tap on the benefits of spirulina with Immunity Green Juice ($12.50), a rich concoction packed health-boosting ingredients like fresh spirulina, celery, green apple and lemon for a refreshing citrusy hit.

Of course, in the pursuit of letting everyone to live healthier and happier, the folks at Carrotsticks & Cravings also acknowledge the importance indulgence. Helping make your guilty pleasures not so guilty, the dessert list offers gluten-free, vegan and refined sugar-free dessert options in the form of cakes, tarts and other bakes. Crowd favourites include peanut butter slice ($6)—a rich-tasting combination of almond meal, cocoa, dates, coconut oil, peanut butter and dark chocolate sweetened with maple syrup, and keto-friendly treats such as Keto Bomb made with coconut oil, peanut butter, almond and cocoa. The café’s signature classic carrot cake ($9) and gluten-free chocolate cake ($9) are also highly recommended.

Carrotsticks & Cravings Stanley | 5 Stanley St, 01-01, S(068724) | 8028 6651 | Delivery available here