Apparently, this cosy little white-washed cafe is the first Singapore franchise of a modern-concept Italian ice cream cafe. It sells good, authentic gelato in flavours that pack a punch. My vote goes to their Salty Peanut and Blueberry Cheesecake. I had a taste of their Whisky Cream, and trust me when I say it is strong. Same goes to their coffe drinks, so if you're looking for a good mid-day jolt, you should check them out. But what really sets them apart is that they offer soft-serve yoghurt and gelato too (albeit in much more limited flavours). That's not something you see in every gelato store. My friends and I had a go at their waffles too, looked good but it wasn't crispy enough for my liking. Nontheless, their traditional gelato is good enough to have me camping in there with a good book all Sunday afternoon , if only it were nearer my home.

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