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Merci Marcel

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Central Region, Singapore

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Merci Marcel

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Ranked #1 for croissants in Singapore
"Lemon tart chocolate croissant bacon bread all must try."(7 Tips)
"Kouign amann (traditional breton pastry) is great though a bit dry."(4 Tips)
"This shop has some of the best pastries I've ever tasted."(91 Tips)
"Coffee: It's operated by Forty Hands!"(3 Tips)

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BernaMarch 15, 2018
Cozy and cute bakery. Could be the best in town. The neighborhood it is at is very nice and calm in the morning. Ham croissant and mushroom brie croissant was yummy. Coffee is very good too.
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Dara FisherMarch 17, 2017
There are three locations of this amazing bakery--one at Raffles Place, one on Orchard Road, and one in Tiong Bahru. If you go, you MUST get a green tea croissant, as they are ACTUALLY HEAVEN.
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Fiona LimSeptember 6, 2014
Curry mushroom & bacon panini is a must try! Value for money. Coffee's acidity is an acquired taste. A good place for brunch nevertheless with plentiful choices of pastries :)
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mo pleasureNovember 25, 2017
a quaint but crowded french cafe beside tiong bahru bakery. love the coffee (by tiong hoe specialty). quinoa salad $17 was substantial & tasty, service was attentive altho slow due to crowd!
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TingJune 26, 2018
French cafe serving brunch with a French twist. Good bread and French cheese. Love the butter too. Light filled courtyard adds to the airy ambiance. Nice!
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Jose MellaJanuary 17, 2018
Been here 50+ times
Love these homemade fries. Most restaurants use frozen pre-cut potatoes for their fries; these are fresh, handcut, and fried so it’s crisp outside, fluffy inside. The eggs could use a bit of salt.
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Johnny WangOctober 29, 2018
(5/5) A little out of the way compared to the other branches, but this cute little bakery is home to one of the best lemon tarts I've ever tried, and is alone worth coming here for.
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Tracy LohDecember 10, 2019
the croissant here is simple awesome, crispy layers, fragrant buttery smell and so fluffy inside.. and it's such a busy little cafe too. their coffee is quite nice too. https://t.co/1aw7lb3LD6
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Fairuz Zainal AarifDecember 17, 2021
Lovely bakery and pastries. But not all are edible for muslim customers. Lemon tart contains pork gelatine and most sandwiches contain pork. One of the best croissant in town.
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Fairuz Zainal AarifSeptember 25, 2022
Scrambled eggs truffle paste, 21 aged parmesan is recommended for breakfast/brunch. And don’t forget to try their Pan au chocolat. Great place for a date.
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Amelia IsabellaFebruary 17, 2015
Tucked in a cosy neighbourhood and offering some exquisite pastries, this bakery is a must-visit!😊 One drawback is that this outlet isnt very accessible, being a 15mins walk from the nearest MRT.
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David KelhamFebruary 7, 2019
Excellent for French breakfast ideas. Can get very full so need to be prepared to wait for a table, especially at weekends & holidays.
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EvangelineJanuary 2, 2020
My go-to cafe in Tiong Bahru. Love their kouig amman and vibes. Place is always busy so if you are looking for a quiet place, this won’t be it.
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Kris GiebensJanuary 11, 2018
Watch out for this place! Great quality food, lovely interior, friendly staff and not too expensive. Buckwheat noodles were great.
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EdNovember 13, 2016
Been here 10+ times
Alas, an indulgent cuppa flat white. Pardon the lack of vocab, i can only think of "silky" to describe the hot milk in my cuppa. And it doesnt mar the taste of the coffee, at all. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 winner.
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Jerrald NgDecember 12, 2018
A really crowded place for brunch however you cannot miss this place as it is frequented by Singaporeans. Must order their Croissant and Chocolate Danish.
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Dara FisherSeptember 12, 2016
Baked goods are incredibly delicious, but no wifi! Also a little tough to get to from the MRT, so consider going to the other (less charming) location in downtown.
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Celestyn WongAugust 11, 2013
Been here 5+ times
My all-time must-have is the kouign amann. Also try the Savoyard, pumpkin butternut squash soup and open-face sandwiches.
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AndyOctober 22, 2014
The chocolate kouign amaan was a delicious way to start the weekend. Tad expensive but great vibe and quality!
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Johan NexApril 28, 2019
Nice place in a nice area, the famous homemade croissant is average, aerial with the butter fragrance, but not very tasty and pleasant as top notch croissant. Coffee is good quality but not well made.
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Javi RejasOctober 15, 2018
Everytime I go I end up choosing 1 savoury, 1 sweet, pastries and coffee. All is soooo good!!!
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LiuNovember 24, 2017
Almond croissant is quite nice, bit overpriced though. Can’t say the best in town. Will explore more croissants first.
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EdApril 19, 2017
Been here 10+ times
I had my first Kouign Amman last week. And also the second and third. 🙈 if there's an eating competition, I'd devour 10 of the apple ones in a single sitting. #Noshame
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kishiDecember 20, 2014
Baguette sandwich has decent quality equivalent to the one in French! Coffee is also good. A bit on the bitter side of the flavour which I like :)
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SurakshaSeptember 4, 2018
Amazing breakfast pastries - try the mushroom & brie croissant + their pain au chocolate. Top class stuff!
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Cheen The CuriousMay 3, 2019
Been here 10+ times
Besides coffee & croissant, they hv an impressive wine list, including organic wines 🏆
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mepi teerakJanuary 3, 2015
delicious desserts ^__^ every 10$ spend get 1 stamp, 5 stamps get some coffee or tea or..we will see!
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EdAugust 22, 2016
Been here 10+ times
More of a feast for the eyes than the tummy or wallet. Anyhow u will find urself coming back for more because they always reinvent their menu. More feasting for the eyes.
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MASAYOSHI HOSHIKAWAFebruary 8, 2015
Good place to take it slow and easy. inside a little bit cold. there are outside tables. Nice atmosphere. To access by bus is better. nearest bus stop is Tiong Bahru Road blk55.
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Momo Hui ShanMarch 11, 2014
Definitely worth a revisit again and again. Haven't got to try everything here, but the Kouign Amann is superb with a cuppa!☕️👌
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joahnnaJuly 28, 2015
Been here 5+ times
The chocolate kouign amman is perfect with coffee. The regular one is nice too.
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Niko ProSeptember 28, 2014
Nice squid ink prosciutto and salmon sandwiches. Nice place for family and good for takeaway :)
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Jo SanglirApril 20, 2019
Best plain croissant ever. Soft, chewy, buttery insides and flaky outsides.
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Jean YongOctober 19, 2014
We tried both popular pastry. Love the flavor but I don't think it's the best? Consider delicious though.
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jansen cFebruary 21, 2016
The place is known for their croissant but give the other pastries a try, they will surprise you :)
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Sawit K.December 30, 2018
Sunday afternoon super crowded. Stop by for takeaway. Love croissant here 🥐
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Amizyo HairieJuly 26, 2015
They have quite the selection of sweet and savoury bakes. The curry burger bun is a good choice if you're up for something filling.
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Cheen The CuriousMay 3, 2019
Been here 10+ times
They hv an interesting artisanal G&T menu. They use East Imperial tonic👍🏼
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Amanda WongJune 12, 2017
Bustling bakery with their famous queen ah mohh and almond croissant! Coffee is decent tho the coffee at raffles city is actually thicker!
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Lolli GoesPopSeptember 12, 2013
Tried the lava cake. It's not the warm type with ooshing chocolate sauce. It's thick choco w a crunchy nut base. Nice!
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EvangelineMay 23, 2019
The place has nice ambience. Coffee was decent. Chocolate cake is rich and has to be eaten with the whipped cream cos it’s way too sweet on its own.
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Mike NhuAugust 27, 2016
This shop has some of the best pastries I've ever tasted. Price is ok. Drinks are really delicious and refreshing.
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Cheen The CuriousJuly 13, 2019
Been here 10+ times
Enjoyed their Croque Marcel. Savoury & substantial. Would order again
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Cheen The CuriousDecember 15, 2016
Been here 10+ times
More seating @ the back. Go past the toilets & there are more dining spaces to fit another 20-25 people
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Yarn LamJanuary 21, 2018
Highly doubtful about the food when the chef insists that the over-fried fries are "supposed to be like that; it's the skin" when I can taste the bitterness of burnt potatoes.
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Cheen The CuriousMay 3, 2019
Been here 10+ times
Enjoyed some sun being seated at their courtyard at the back of the cafe
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Grace AlexandraMarch 25, 2016
Croissant. Eclairs. Kouign Amann. Lemon Tart. Berries Tart. Coffee.
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Julia LuAugust 8, 2019
The croissant sandwich and matcha croissant were so dense and not as good as I thought they’d be. Don’t waste your money on this type of western food in Singapore!
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Ben MaysonDecember 21, 2017
Coffee a little burnt but food was great. Eggs with avocado, French toast. Lovely stuff
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Caitlin Nguyen-FerranteOctober 24, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Delightful cafe with great sandwiches and pastries. A bit noisy in the mornings. Heads up a loaf of bread costs $11...
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