The Plain
(Now Closed)Café and Breakfast Spot$$$$
Tanjong Pagar
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Global HighlanderJanuary 16, 2016Coffee is espresso drinks only (very dark-roasted, not their best feature). The food, which was heavily Australian-focused, was very good. The weekender eggs and muesli were great.
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Great coffee, great staff but is quite noisy no matter what time of day you're there. If the loud talking hipsters don't get you, the music will. Tasty sandwiches & hot chocolate is DA BOMB. Do try!
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Ryan YungMay 19, 2015So simple but what they do they do excellently. Latte and dazzling eggs were very good. Service was excellent as well.. If I lived closer I'd be here all the time.
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JaneOctober 27, 2015Great skinny latte for $4.20. Friendly service. Order the Dean's breakfast (half if you want a smaller portion). Pay when you leave by telling the cashier what you ordered (like an honor system).
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These guys just get it. Consistently great service, great coffee, great sandwiches. They don't over-reach with their tiny kitchen. Wonderfully restrained and well executed.UpvoteDownvote
RinnapatDecember 12, 2014Cheaper brunch venue compared to other places. Limited menu: eggs and sandwiches. Menu is mounted on the wall. Coffee is pretty good. If you like, they have a Vegemite sandwich.
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Excellent coffee. I always get the dean's breakfast cause I'm a fan of Vegemite. They have soy milk and make a mean cappuccino. Friendly young staff.UpvoteDownvote
Jermaine LeeJuly 2, 2013Clearly the best coffee in town! Had Mocha and ciabatta salami sandwich! Best value for quality and tea time break so far! WILL be coming back soon!Upvote1Downvote
Madeline WiderbergApril 19, 2013Top breakfast place! Bircher muesli is the tastiest, healthiest take on muesli I've ever had, maybe order a small bowl of this along with your hot breakfast if you have an appetite.UpvoteDownvote
S. C.August 27, 2015Definitely a little gem in the neighbourhood. Sandwiches with ciabatta bread is always a good idea. I'm quite a regular. Friendly staffs :)UpvoteDownvote
Konstantin HaaseJune 21, 2016Had a great flat white. Breakfast is as minimalistic as the interior design (eggs on bread are exactly that), but good.UpvoteDownvote
Regina BautistaApril 10, 2014The food here is pretty delicious and reasonably priced. The servings are generous too, so I recommend this place. But gotta say. It's not very friendly.UpvoteDownvote
DanMay 12, 2015Australian-styled cafe that pulls a good coffee. Some good quick breakfast options including vegemite toast with poached egg. Opens early.UpvoteDownvote
TingDecember 9, 2015Enjoyed their piccolo add extra shot ($4.20). Find their flat white even with extra shot too weak for me.
UpvoteDownvote- Regina BautistaApril 10, 2014One complaint-- this place could seriously use some better design. Ex: The menu is on the wall so you need to make up your mind while blocking the way and eavesdropping of the nearby table.UpvoteDownvote
Martina MaitanMay 13, 2014the environment is noisy and the waiter forgot our order twice. I had a sandwich ciabatta (10$) and a bowl of fresh fruits with yogurt (8,50$): well made and satisfying portions.UpvoteDownvote
Aditi AmaleanJanuary 28, 2016Lovely people who remember your 'usual'... extremely helpful when you haven't yet had your morning coffee and are still waking up!UpvoteDownvote- Great coffee, friendly service, good food. A well executed cafe. It's worth the walk from Tanjong Pagar.UpvoteDownvote
They could possibly consider providing wifi here? The reception dwindled to GPRS when seated at the communal table in the main area. Good coffee & food as always thoughUpvoteDownvote
Elizabeth KohDecember 21, 2013Darling eggs is good but on the small size. Has increased price to 7.50. Cappuccino is the kind that leaves you wanting more.
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Shirley W LAugust 23, 2012Really good cappuccino & ice coffee. Great for coffee, not so great for chatting! Gets pretty noisy even when it's not so crowded.
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Robin HwangJuly 15, 2016As the name suggests, this cafe is plain, no fuss, cafeteria-like non-descript, but their toastie was pretty good. Add a side of avocado.UpvoteDownvote
Elliot WinklerMarch 11, 2016I think the people that work there are cool, and it's a nice casual atmosphere. Food is a little expensive, but that's Singapore for ya. Also no wifi.UpvoteDownvote
Nick LongstaffMarch 14, 2011Try the Darling Toasty...amazing fresh quality and to-die-for taste. The beef pastrami is also a delight to the tastebuds. when finished, order one of the special chocolate drinks. Heaven!UpvoteDownvote
Cassie UttNovember 6, 2015Great little spot for coffee. I had a great fruit salad as well!
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Mag TYAugust 30, 2015Tried the Humpty Dumpty - Aussie twist to half boiled egg and toast coated with vegemite
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Kristina LiuJanuary 13, 2016Casual coffee place with a simple but good brunch menu at reasonable prices and very good coffeeUpvoteDownvote
Tucked quietly away. Walk into what feels like a cafe from Melbourne bustling with people reading designer magazines. Be greeted with a contemporary meets modern interior.Upvote6Downvote
I get the Darlings Eggs. I get even better service. The front of the house staff are so personable and dynamic. I want to hire them all!UpvoteDownvote
Wex WooApril 9, 2011Apart from the coffee trips you're gonna be experiencing, you'll be back here if you're someone who stands for awesome service. Was here during weekend brunch hour, and was offered an extra side by aUpvoteDownvote
Bircher muesli for health junkies! Fills you up fast, so a small serving would probably be sufficient alongside an awesome cup of coffee.Upvote2Downvote
Andrea MonniNovember 5, 2014One of the best Espresso in Singapore. Haven't tried the food yet but the sandwiches look good.Upvote1Downvote
VivienneeluvJune 30, 2013Darling's eggs S$6.50 (half serve): poached eggs with ham & cheese, Roma tomatoes on sourdough.
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Lisa NApril 24, 2014Went two mornings in a row and great service both times. Yummy coffee, loved Darling Eggs too.UpvoteDownvote
AlienempireJuly 13, 2013The pastrami is awesome! Not easy to spot and it's pretty noisy inside, but the food's and the iced coffee is great!UpvoteDownvote
Love the friendly staff. They remembered my order after a couple times of popping in. Gotta try the genera!!! :DUpvoteDownvote
C. L.November 16, 2013Love the cheese and vegemite toast, coffee and mostly for the memories it serves coming here:)UpvoteDownvote
Nice place to chill. Remember to order extra soldiers w the Humpty Dumpty. Oh and if they have the lemon lime tart available - get it! It's good!UpvoteDownvote
Sutlej SJanuary 19, 2015Been here a few times. I only come back for the coffee. It's one of my favs in Singapore. Food wise is sub par. Ingredients esp the egg can be better. Orange juice is freshly squeezed albeit not cold.UpvoteDownvote
Shibashish RoyDecember 13, 2013Amazing ambience, feels like the town square. The hospitality is out of the world!UpvoteDownvote
Мария ИвановаFebruary 21, 2014The Best breakfast ever. Cappuccino, cakes, oats muesli and poached eggs are perfect!UpvoteDownvote
The Humpty Dumpty is a must have for brekkie! No one does it better than The Plain!UpvoteDownvote
Paul TuddenhamSeptember 7, 2014Nice indoor space. The breakfast set was simple and less than imaginative, but still did the job.UpvoteDownvote
BillieApril 5, 2014Best coffee in Singapore!! Accompanied by the friendliest staff (we love Bobby)Upvote1Downvote
Best poached eggs, fabulous coffee & amazing service! Cheap menu too. Best in Singapore!Upvote1Downvote
The inventive all-day breakfast menu is only the icing on the cake of this newly opened, much-needed CBD café.UpvoteDownvote
Marc GrangeApril 3, 2011Awesome coffee, friendly staff, refreshing fruit salad, moist and tasty banana bread and yummy sandwich...quality establishmentUpvote1Downvote
Diana TJuly 5, 2014Serving Australia's Genovese coffee. It's good! You will keep wanting more.UpvoteDownvote
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