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Decent brunch spot at Buona Vista
2014-05-15 127 views
Of a more accessible location for brunch (finally!), this turned out to be better than expected! A comfy seating with full-length windows to allow ample sunlight in, I liked how it was bright enough unlike the typical dimly lit cafes around, great if you were planning to do some readings while sipping your cup of coffee!Jamaica Blue started off in Australia as a franchise model, and is grounded in two beliefs: sourcing the very best coffee and using only fresh, locally sourced ingredients. I lik
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Of a more accessible location for brunch (finally!), this turned out to be better than expected! A comfy seating with full-length windows to allow ample sunlight in, I liked how it was bright enough unlike the typical dimly lit cafes around, great if you were planning to do some readings while sipping your cup of coffee!

Jamaica Blue started off in Australia as a franchise model, and is grounded in two beliefs: sourcing the very best coffee and using only fresh, locally sourced ingredients. I like its ideology on how it's about stopping to savour the very moment, to rest and recharge over a cup of coffee. Isn't that one of the joys of visiting cafes?
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Eggs Benedict with Bacon
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 I was pleasantly surprised when I first saw this, two poached eggs fully covered with a thick layer of hollandaise sauce! Slightly over-poached on one side of it, the sauce managed to make up for it, or at least it was done to my liking. A rich creamy version with a slight lemon zest to it, it was the perfect dip to go with everything, though this might get jelat (or overwhelming) for some! I would have preferred more bacon and a slightly toasted baguette for that warm touch, though it's good enough at the sides where it's slightly harder for that varied texture! A pretty satisfying one for me!
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 A smooth cup that was just right on its acidity, I liked how it wasn't too sharp though I would have preferred a more robust flavour to it. Toby's Estate has the perfect brew to my liking so far, if you're one to go for a stronger taste! This was a decent one in my opinion, and it's certainly a much bigger cup compared to the ones served up by usual cafes.

Perhaps in line with its beliefs, it sets transparency on letting consumers know what they're eating, with nutritional values listed online (section on breakfast menu is still under construction).
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 A classic cafe menu that might not have much to excite, it's grounded on getting its basics right. A decent spot for that fix of the day, it offers a comfortable ambience for some quiet moments and chill-out gatherings, topped off with a friendly and warm service crew. Though we've spotted some inconsistencies in the food quality like over-poached eggs or inadequate hollandaise sauce on Instagram, it's probably one of those places that's still got some work to do in terms of always delivering.
Nonetheless, given the experience we've had, it's still a decent spot to visit especially if you're looking for brunch in the west!
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Good cup of coffee
2013-12-12 22 views
Needed a coffee after our meal, we walked into Jamaica Blue. This is the first time I am trying their coffee and I definitely want to visit again to try the other flavours. I ordered a Chai Latte. It was presented very nicely with a heart shape tea art. The coffee felt light and creamy. Chai latte was slightly spiced. The cup was very easy to drink and really very enjoyable. Thumbs up for the coffee here.
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 Needed a coffee after our meal, we walked into Jamaica Blue.
This is the first time I am trying their coffee and I definitely want to visit again to try the other flavours.
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 I ordered a Chai Latte. It was presented very nicely with a heart shape tea art.

The coffee felt light and creamy. Chai latte was slightly spiced. The cup was very easy to drink and really very enjoyable. Thumbs up for the coffee here.
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Do not order their hot chocolate
2013-09-11 19 views
We were looking for a place to just sit and chat after our meals one afternoon. Decided to settle at this cafe on the 2nd level. There were some students sitting around studying and we had two kids with us. The 3 adults all ordered tea in a pot $5 each and we also ordered a hot chocolate $6.10 for my god daughter.Well, tea being tea, it wouldn't go wrong unless it's not the flavor u like. Now, take a look at the hot chocolate below. It was in a pale choco milky shade! My god daughter took a fe
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We were looking for a place to just sit and chat after our meals one afternoon. Decided to settle at this cafe on the 2nd level. There were some students sitting around studying and we had two kids with us.

The 3 adults all ordered tea in a pot $5 each and we also ordered a hot chocolate $6.10 for my god daughter.

Well, tea being tea, it wouldn't go wrong unless it's not the flavor u like.
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 Now, take a look at the hot chocolate below. It was in a pale choco milky shade! My god daughter took a few sips and left it there.. we were coaxing her to finish half of it as it was rather pricey.. we also wondered why is the color of the drink so pale unlike other hot choc. we took a sip each and realised it tasted horrible. It was more like milk with a drop of choco ! Well, we see no point in complaining so I decided to write it here instead.
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 The price we paid doesn't equate to the quality of the drink at all. It was so disappointing.
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Good place to rest your legs and drink coffee!
2013-08-26 55 views
For full review and more photos, please visit http://thumbsforfood.blogspot.sg/2012/10/jamaica-blue-cafe-star-vista.htmlHaving passed by The Star @ Buona Vista many times, we decided to visit the mall to hunt for new food places. We came across Jamaica Blue Cafe and was attracted by the warm ambience in the cafe. As you can see below, the cafe is rather small and cosy with warm lights and murals that make you feel like you're off for a getaway. It has an outdoor area where you can enjoy the cool
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For full review and more photos, please visit http://thumbsforfood.blogspot.sg/2012/10/jamaica-blue-cafe-star-vista.html

Having passed by The Star @ Buona Vista many times, we decided to visit the mall to hunt for new food places.

We came across Jamaica Blue Cafe and was attracted by the warm ambience in the cafe. As you can see below, the cafe is rather small and cosy with warm lights and murals that make you feel like you're off for a getaway. It has an outdoor area where you can enjoy the cool night breeze.
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 As the name suggests, it is a coffee chain that prides itself for serving fine and high quality coffee to its patrons. Jamaica Blue originated from Austrailia and has since made its ways to many other countries. I will talk about the type of coffee it serves in greater details below.
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 As we were rather full from dinner, we decided to try the Scones ($5.9). It comes in a pair and served with butter and jam. I feel that the texture of the scones is good. My friend liked it as well. However, it wasn't something out of the ordinary and we felt that for the portion, the price we paid was rather high.
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 Food variety wise, they do serve main courses as well ranging from $11 to $17 such as salad, pasta and feta fritters. They also serve handcrafted sandwiches and a variety of salads (about $12-$16). Besides that, for people who are fanatics of all day breakfast, they serve eggs cooked in whichever ways you like, either poached, scrambled or sunny side-up.

The highlight of the cafe would be its coffee where you can choose the Signature Blend or Blue Mountain Coffee made in different styles (Latte, Flat White, Espresso, e.t.c). Price ranges from $4 to $6 for Signature Blend and $8-$10 for Blue Mountain Coffee. Like us, you might be wondering what's the difference? Basically Signature Blend comes from 5 different areas and each coffee type has their own distinct characteristic while Blue Mountain Coffee comes from only 1 place. For more info, you can visit their website.

We tried their Signature blend White Vienna ($6.1). You can choose the regular or large cup with a difference of $0.60. We took the large cup. The coffee is aromatic and quite strong. I felt that somehow it tasted a little diluted. They recommend on the website that it is best served as an Espresso or Flat White. Maybe you could try that style instead.
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A nice place for waiting
2013-07-28 23 views
Knowing that my friends were going to be late for another 1 hour, I walked around star vista, hoping to find a place with available seats during the peak dinner hour. Luckily, i found this gem which was tucked quietly at a corner of Star Vista. I ordered a chai tea latte and a small slice of lemon yogurt loaf. The cake was appetizing due to the refreshing lemon flavour. The chai tea latte was quite sweet as compared to cafe latte. Will definitely pop by again in the future for small bites.
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 Knowing that my friends were going to be late for another 1 hour, I walked around star vista, hoping to find a place with available seats during the peak dinner hour. Luckily, i found this gem which was tucked quietly at a corner of Star Vista. I ordered a chai tea latte and a small slice of lemon yogurt loaf. The cake was appetizing due to the refreshing lemon flavour. The chai tea latte was quite sweet as compared to cafe latte. Will definitely pop by again in the future for small bites.
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Great Breakfast
2013-01-28 25 views
The reason why I love this place is because there's an alfresco area whereby it's sheltered by see through glass top. The sun can shine upon you but the rain will not touch you. How awesome is that?! Haha.Here's what I had - Traditional eggs benedict with the choice of smoked salmon. $15.90 I can't remember what are the other choices, but you can trust that this is awesome! Initially I thought the copious amount of yellow sauce was hollandaise sauce but they are not! It's cream cheese. The yolk
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The reason why I love this place is because there's an alfresco area whereby it's sheltered by see through glass top. The sun can shine upon you but the rain will not touch you. How awesome is that?! Haha.

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 Traditional eggs benedict with the choice of smoked salmon. $15.90 I can't remember what are the other choices, but you can trust that this is awesome!

Initially I thought the copious amount of yellow sauce was hollandaise sauce but they are not! It's cream cheese.

The yolk of the eggs benedict was a little overcooked though, I like my egg yolks to be semi-watery. The spinach was a healthy touch to the breakfast that balanced the meal.
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 Hot mocha. $5.50.

I don't drink hot coffee. Never. But this is good stuff.

Really love the whole ambiance of this place just sipping my mocha after the breakfast and enjoying the sunshine. <3

Thumbs up!
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Quaint little cafe @ Star Vista
2012-10-05 19 views
After dinner my boyfriend and I were looking for a place to chill that also serve desserts. We chance upon Jamaica Blue and decided to try it. The Mango Cake ($6.90) was a real winner. The whole middle of the cake was made of mango and it tasted as good as mango pudding. There were real bits of mango in it! On top of that, we ordered a iced long back coffee ($5.60)LikesGreat place to chill out.DislikesHad to ask for a napkin because they weren't provided. Bit of an hassle.Spending: Approximately
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After dinner my boyfriend and I were looking for a place to chill that also serve desserts. We chance upon Jamaica Blue and decided to try it.
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 The Mango Cake ($6.90) was a real winner. The whole middle of the cake was made of mango and it tasted as good as mango pudding. There were real bits of mango in it!
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 On top of that, we ordered a iced long back coffee ($5.60)

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Great place to chill out.

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Had to ask for a napkin because they weren't provided. Bit of an hassle.

Spending: Approximately $13
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