Pantler Telok Ayer Street

Pantler is one of the favourite to go cafes now at Telok Ayer Street. With cakes that is so divinely concocted, coffee hailing from Dutch Colony Coffee, a sleek shop interior, and an even cuter owner, there are just too many incentives to make a trip down to Pantler for a cup of coffee and cake after lunch. I have personally made many of such trips myself, each time bringing a different group of friends. And it was only today I found out that I have yet to blog about this place!

Most of the cakes at Pantler are light and delightfully created, and if you follow their recommendations, you can't go very far wrong. The Dark Cherry Tart is one of my favorites, though it does not make a frequent appearance. I love the juiciness of the cherry, and the tart is not overly sweet that makes it a light after lunch treat. The cake that comes a close second is the Ricotta Cheese Tart. Though I am not personally a lover of cheese cakes, this is so light and refreshing you would have thought you took a sorbet for your dessert. And finally, something I tried today, is the Vera, which is strawberry mousse with pistachio, a combustion of pistachio and lightness of strawberry mousse that makes you grin in delight.

Pantler has also come up with a limited variety of sandwiches, which I think it is brilliant, as not everyone is after cakes all the time. Portions seem to differ on the two occasions that I was there. I personally liked the tuna sandwich very much, perfect for a light meal, and could possibly compete with the nearby Sarnies if they increased on the quantity and ingredients of the sandwich.

I personally hope that this cafe Pantler will stay and expand it's business, as I think there is great potential with the wonderful cakes they make. I hope they will also expand their collection of savories for light meals that we sometimes want to have before going onto the desserts.

Pantler
198 Telok Ayer Street Singapore 068637
Tel: +65 6221 6223
Email: contact@pantler.com.sg
MRT: Telok Ayer
Opening Hours: 8.30am - 7pm

Vera

Bartlett Pear Tart

Ricotta Cheese Tart

Dark Cherry Tart

Tuna Sandwich

6oz Espresso Bar

Before I started working at Cecil Street, a friend who loves her coffee made mention of 6oz Espresso Bar located at Tokyo Marine building, 20 McCallum Street.

It was not until months later that I got to sample their cappuccino and latte, and I must say its a perfect blend of coffee with no acidic or bitter aftertaste. And it was another few more months later that I started trying out their sandwiches, at the encouragement of a colleague. Their sandwiches are a little pricey for me starting from around $7, especially when you can have a meal at the nearby Amoy Street Food Centre at $4. However, with Amoy Street Food Centre being closed for renovations recently, many of us have no choice but to sample new foods.

I must say I have tried 3 different sandwiches since at the 6oz Espresso Bar, and loving it just because their breads are unique and crusty, with a generous topping of fresh ingredients ranging from Cajun Chicken, Smoked Duck, and Tuna. They have a lunch special of sandwich + coffee at $11, of which has become the average price for Lunch Specials around Raffles Place/ Tanjong Pagar area. As it is located right under Tokyo Marine building, its tiny, alfresco seating is somewhat cozy, and a respite from the bustling crowds at Raffles Place.

6oz Espress Bar
Tokyo Marine Centre
20 McCallum Street
Tel: +65 6509 6602
MRT: Telok Ayer MRT

Opening Hours: 7.30am - 6pm (Mon-Fri)