Prior to this, I've not tried Baskin Robbins before and it's always exciting for me to try something new especially ice cream. I had to try out a few flavours before deciding on the double scoop -sharing with a friend is always a good idea because you'll get to try more stuff out and you can split the cost!

We settled for the strawberry froyo and the red velvet with a waffle and M&M toppings (really strange but it actually was quite nice haha) The strawberry froyo was exceptionally creamy and tasted more of strawberry ice cream with a hint of sourness from the yogurt -really different from conventional frozen yogurt we are used to such as those in Frolick or Yoguru! The red velvet was good -less coloring compared to maggie moo's, and it's definitely better! It has a cake-ish taste that tastes of a sweet mix of cookie dough, cake and a bit of chocolate...which I guess is the whole idea of red velvet anyway haha.

The waffle was a bit disappointing -tasted more like a fanned out ice cream cone and it didnt rly have a real flavour which I didnt like..the M&Ms were surprisingly nice with the ice cream -crunchy and gave the whole dessert texture.

Baskin Robbins does have quite a high standard of ice cream and I would expect so -being so renowned! Price wise they charge reasonable prices and that huge portion of two scoops with toppings and waffle cost us around $7++(couldnt remember the exact amount) and it was really sizeable so we paid only $3-4 for it each. The staff at Nex are also really friendly and recommended flavours to us

Located in the quaint Tiong Bahru estate, Flock cafe is non-pretentious, reasonably priced and cosy enough to hang out with your friends. Its actually a walkable distance from the MRT so feel free to find your way there on foot via the trusty google maps!! -The walk is well worth it.The glass casings let you see through to the tantalising array of sweets ranging from carrot cake, banoffee, tarts and quiches. They all range from $4-$6+ so the prices here are pretty reasonable for home-baked, quality goods!Really adore the decor of the whole shop and its layout. It's small enough for you to feel cosy, yet not as cramped as cafes such as maison ikkoku -there is ample walking space without having to slide sideways.

We ordered one sandwich and one item off their breakfast menu, as well as their cake. The Prosciutto sandwich was $12.90, the French Toast was $9.50 and the Banoffee was $6.50 a slice.The banoffee was such a great choice! It was moist, with hints of banana and a luscious, toffee top that was a perfect complement. The toffee was a lovely caramelised color and it wasn't overly thick so the cake still retained its taste of bananas. The cake was really moist and slightly dense - I would have preferred it a bit more light and springy but really no complaints. The taste was great -wasn't too sweet too!The best part of this sandwich was the lovely, crusty bread toasted to perfection. The parmesan went well with prosciutto ham (stellar combination!) even though it would be slightly dry to some. I do believe that the original taste of parmesan and prosciutto has this slightly dry and flaky feel to it so perhaps it's because I'm used to it. The sandwich was lovely -the tomatoes and lettuce were a definite must too, as it made the sandwich complete. I was a bit disappointed by the lacklustre salad though -ice berg lettuce and 3 cherry tomatoes. Could have been better but ....the salad isn't the star. it was just a detail that I wished they had paid a bit more attention to.The French Toast was good -the brioche (i'm guessing!) was evenly coated with the french toast mixture and it had a slight aroma of eggs in the mix which was nice. It was pan fried to a lovely golden brown and then coated with strawberries, bananas and a good drenching of maple syrup. Maple syrup always has this sophisticated sweetness to it that isn't sugary and that really made the french toast even better than it already was. Bananas and strawberries are always an excellent combination so kudos to that power combi for french toast. While I agree that this dish is something that can be made at home, it's always nice to know that there's somewhere you can go to for this exact 'feel' when you don't feel like doing the work! Great price too!!

Flock Cafe offers honest, wholesome food in a comfortable setting that you can chill out in. Water is self service so you can help yourself to water with lemon! Brunchtime is also when it gets crowded so be sure to go at odd timings if you want the place really empty!

Oriole Cafe at Somerset has been my favourite place in the somerset area for coffee, drinks, mains and even tea. It's a one-stop shop that is a jack of all trades (albeit master of none!), but that doesn't mean that their food & beverages are just mediocre. Believe me when I say that they have certain standards -I've tried this place for lunch, dinner as well as tea.

Their current June 1for1 lunch promo is valid with every purchase of a beverage, and the complimentary dish will be the one of the lower value... Great selection of dishes if you ask meThe cafe has both alfresco and indoor seating, and the indoor seating has a bar top counter overlooking the main pathway so one can people watch. The lighting isn't too dim nor is it excessively bright so its really comfortable to chill.

We ordered Chicken Quesadillas, Bangers & Mash (both $18 each) as well as a Caffe Latte ($5.50).The Chicken Quesadilla was complemented with potato wedges, salsa and a lovely salad (with balsamic vinegar dressing). The quesadilla was delicious -not too salty, and the cheese was still stringy. The grilled chicken had enough flavour and the the pocket was lightly toasted -delicious! My dining companion preferred it slightly more seasoned though, but in my opinion it wasnt overly salty. The wedges were crisp on the outside, yet the potato was so fluffy and soft. Eaten with the salsa, which had bits of diced tomatoes and onions, the taste was absolutely perfect! The salsa wasn't overly sour, great for those who are adverse to super-tangy sauces.The Bangers & Mash were slightly more disappointing. While the pork sausages had a delicious herb-y fragrance, its flavour fell a bit flat. I exceptionally liked the mash and gravy, which went deliciously together (I COULD HAVE IT ALONE!). The mash was slightly sweet on its own, and its oh-so-fluffy texture wasn't overly whipped such that it had lost its original potato texture. I also liked the onion gravy -it wasn't too thick and starchy and had a pleasant savouriness. I wish there was more gravy though!

ps. another grouse -my dining companion also felt that 3 sausages instead of 2 would have given him a better run for his money!This Latte is honestly one of the best lattes I've ever drunk!! The milk is steamed to perfection and the coffee goes down wonderfully smoothly. You can add your own sugar and customise the sweetness and i find that 1.5 sugars work perfectly for me. This small cup is really worth $5.50 -the taste is just gorgeous. Not too bitter nor acidic and the temperature + flavours all harmonised

Oriole also has standard happy hours for drinks, as well as tea time promos such as waffles + ice cream & tea for $12-13. The service is earnest and the food is delicious too -will definitely be back. If you're here for desserts, we recommend the peanut butter crumble -its the ultimate sin in a cup!! Sticky date pudding is strong on the rum so if you're adverse to alcohol, steer clear of their rendition of this dish!

The coffee is surprisingly, stellar. Go for their latte, and anything with steamed milk. I promise you won't regret it.

Maison Ikkoku is tucked away shophouses near Arab St -you can get lost pretty easily amongst the rows and rows of shophouses so if it your first time there you may want to use a map! The cafe seems to have Japanese influence (hence, its name) but there are not many traces of this in their food served. They specialise in coffee & cakes, but also serve a small range of pastas and salads, as well as a decent sandwich menu.The interior of the cafe is really cosy, but unfortunately the space is terribly limited!! They do have alfresco seats but I wouldn't suggest sitting there in the day, it can get really warm Ordering and payment is at the counter, (prices are all nett!!), the food is served to you, and iced water is self service.

On the day that we went, the sandwiches were out of stock (the ingredients hadn't been ordered, i think?), so we were left the pasta and salad choices. We ordered a Nicoise Salad ($14) and a Pasta of the Day, which ranges from $14-16, but the Mushroom Pomodoro we ordered was $15. The pasta and salads came with complimentary drink of value $5 or lesser, and any more than that will require a top up. We ordered an Iced Vanilla Latte ($7) and a Cappucino ($5).The mushroom pomodoro was mediocre -the tomato chunks inside provided a nice texture, unfortunately, the sauce wasn't creamy enough. As a result, it had a tart tomato flavour that was offset by the cheese -but we rather that the sauce was creamy enough to be eaten alone. The mushrooms were sidelined in this dish -I wish it had a bit more focus, after all, it's a MUSHROOM pomodoro. But on the whole, pasta was well cooked and definitely decent!Surprisingly, the Nicoise salad was the show-stealer (it wins the coffee hands down!!!). Served with a generous dollop of tuna, perfectly cooked eggs, fresh greens and a handful of anchovies -this salad is perfect. The dressing wasn't too sour, yet it was tangy enough to be a refreshing dish good enough to be eaten on its own. The ratio of the ingredients was perfect and I can safely say that the $14 is well worth spent.The cappuccino was slightly disappointing. The acidity of the coffee did not sit so well with me and on the whole I felt that drinking the coffee just wasn't "smooth" like I'd liked it. I suppose it's the milk and the steaming of it, but I wouldn't say that this was up to my expectations at all. The vanilla latte was even more disappointing. The milk and the coffee did not go well at all, the coffee tasted sharp and slightly (?)sour in my opinion. The sugar and sugar syrup is self service so you can customise the sweetness of the coffee to your liking. On the whole, the vanilla latte did not have the luscious, smooth taste I was hoping for, and the aroma fell flat.The cafe has a magazine rack too -a very homey touch.

On the whole, I would say go for their salads and maybe their hot coffees. We didn't have a chance to try their sandwiches but we'll definitely be back to give it a try. The cakes are hits and misses, I've been told. I'll be back to try more, though. This cafe may be largely hit and misses, but its definitely home to hidden finds. Prices are also reasonable and they serve breakfast items (which end around 11.30 so you gotta go early!)

This quiet eatery at Telok Blangah Crescent is a perfect place for a late lunch, the Fushan Roasted Meat stall offers great Wanton Mee (with their signature charsiew) and Charsiew Rice, as well as Roasted Pork Rice. The recently renovated coffee shop promises dark, wooden tables and a breezy ambience with fans installed.You can't miss this signboard!The Charsiew Rice is $3, and you have the option of adding on ingredients, such as the braised egg/tofu/extra meat etc. Honestly, this plate is more than good enough for me, and the serving of meat is just nice. I specifically asked for the charsiew to be lean, and without fatty bits. True to what I had asked for -the meat was lean! The meat was tender, with the outside charred to a lovely, sweet crisp that was glazed with their sauce. It was savoury, but more on the sweet side with a smoky aroma.

The sauce can make or break the charsiew rice, they say. The sauce they drizzled over was the perfect consistency -they didn't make the elementary mistake of adding too much starch into their sauce, yet it wasn't painfully diluted and watery. I would have preferred it slightly more savoury though, it seemed to tilt the balance of flavour to the sweet side which wasn't totally unpleasant, a matter a preference I guess.

What i liked best was the chance to sample both versions of chilli -the garlic chilli sauce packs a punch with the initial zest of sourness, followed by the sharp kick of chilli. The taste of garlic is strong in this one, and it's slightly on the sour side. My personal rave is the other sambal. It's thick enough to smear evenly on the pork, with a rich aroma that adds so much flavour to the meat! It's every bit as sinful as it looks and smells, and you should definitely go for this chilli for a perfect complement to your charsiew rice.