Would never have found out about this place if not for a recently organised private book event that was held here. Located amidst the blocks of HDB flats, it is very much a whole in the wall. They sell some pretty decent home made ice cream though, and, like your typical ice cream cafe, coffee, waffles and such. Apparently they offer some imported Japanese ginger ale as well. Not so crazy about their tiered pricing for normal and premium flavours though. If you're prepared to pay the extra, go for their Lemon Bluberry Yoghurt or Pistacho. The extra $1.60 makes all the difference, as i soon found out. I settled for their Salted Gula Meleka and Honey Cinnamon Persimmon. The latter was alright but the former was too salty for me. On the bright side, they do give generous scoops.

Stumbled upon this cosy little cafe one late afternoon while my friend and I were exploring the Duxton area. Apparently, it had just opened not too long ago, and the place did seem like it was still settling into the business of things. The owner said that they specialised in alcoholic cakes, which piqued my interest, and so we decided to try them out. I had the Chocolate Rum cake while my friend had the Lychee Martini. Both were great on the palette, with the alcohol taste apparent yet not overpowering. I preferred the latter as it was lighter and slices were generous.

Cake decor, on the other hand, appeared somewhat amateur-ish, and pairing was kinda sub-standard - the cakes came with a shot glass of what tasted like store-bought chocolate ice cream and Ribena respectively. I thought these factors kinda undermined the standards of their cakes, esp if they are looking to compete with the big boys in the area. But i guess staying out of the radar is a good thing too, for those who are looking for an unpopulated place to spend a quiet evening chilling out. They're open for event bookings too.

This is one of my favourite places to go for ice cream due to their extensive array of flavours, and of course, the fact that their ice cream is home/store-made (vs. factory-churned)! I like to sample their mind-boggling flavours (read: Salty Egg Yolk, Curry Apple etc.) even if i don't end up actually getting them. :X My regular favourites are Salted Caramel Cheesecake and Apple Pie. Yes, there are actually chunks of apple in them!

They expanded their store not too long ago, to include a proper dining area with more tables and stools, but may still be a bit cramped for some, especially with their loyal stream of crowd. Find some place else with good upholstery and fancy music if you're looking to park and chill. Otherwise, this is the place to satisfy your ice cream cravings.

I recently got a voucher to this place, and since i was in the area today, I decided take the opportunity to use it.

Before i touch on the food, i must say that this place is the perfect hideout from all the hustle and bustle in the middle of town. Located just at the entrance of SomersetTripleOne (the builiding beside Scape Youth Park), Black Coffee Dessert Bar provides a peaceful setting for those who are seeking to escape the drowning crowd and noise outside. Great for quiet dates and client meetings (or any other situations in which you actually need to be heard).

It was happy hour (5-8pm Mon-Fri, 2 for $10 hosuepour) so me and company got ourselves a gin and whisky to unwind ourselves for the day. Being full from dinner, we decided to share a piece of carrot cake that the staff reccommended. That was before i eyes the red velvet cake on display, which i am going to save for my next visit. Nothing much to say about the alcohol because it's pretty much the same where ever we go. The cake sat well with us - moist and not too dense, with a fair amount of raisins and walnuts and, wait, was that pineapple chunks i thought i tasted?? My only critique would have to be about the texture, which i thought was a tad too coarse. Oh, and less mascarpone in my frosting please, but that's just a personal preference.

Other than that, the cafe also offers a range of drinks and solids, including an all-day breakfast menu. Prices lean toward the higher side, but service is also one above what you would get at your regular Starbucks of Coffee Bean stalls.

You can check out their menu here: http://www.thisisblack.com.sg/menu

Bought these home for the family. They have your regular assortment of colourful flavours, though none really stood out for me. My family did like that the dough was soft, light, and not oily. I, on the other hand, prefer more cake-like (than bread-like) donuts, but that's just a personal preference. Also, their flattened spherical donuts are not filled, unlike at other stalls.