CARVERS & CO + THE HOLQA CAFE

Finally a lazy Sunday for me to rest and what can make it better than having a meal with my longest girlfriends since primary school days. Went for brunch followed by a dessert session. Well, we are girls and girls always have an extra space for desserts.

CARVERS & CO
43 East Coast Road, Singapore 473500
Operating hours: Mon to Fri - 11am to 10pm, Sat & Sun - 8.30am to 10pm (close on Tues)

Mocha $5.50

Cappucino $5

Truffled Chippies $9

Truffle fries with garlic mayo sauce

(Love the garlic mayo sauce, goes very well with the truffle fries)

 Carvers Breakfast $18

Scrambled eggs on toast, gammon ham, bacon, sauteed mushrooms

(Totally love the gammon ham, taste a little like pork chop and adding a little saltiness to the overall taste)

 Truffled Eggs Toast $15

Bacon jam, cheddar, sous vide eggs, bacon chips, truffle oil

(Love how well the watery flowy eggyork is done)

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After our brunch, we walked along the stretch of East Coast Road and chance upon a small little cafe that sells pastries and drinks. What attracted us most among all the other cafes along the road is their paddlepop cake that was displayed on their glass window. And so, we decided to give it a try.

THE HOLQA CAFE

37 East Coast Road, Singapore 428755

Operating hours: Mon to Fri - 12pm to 9pm, Sat & Sun - 9am to 9pm (close on Wed)

The name of the cafe 'Holqa' actually mean 'link' in Maltese language

 Paddlepop Frenzy $5.90

A pair of PaddlePop crunches, served with mini marshmallows and chocolate sauce goodness

(Definitely a mood lifter when u see it but personally, I feel the base of the cake can be a little more hard & chilled)

 Cheesy Earl Grey $8.90

Classic Earl Grey cheesecake, served with chocolate & topped with crushed peanuts

(An interesting combination, strong earl grey fragrance at first mouth but gets a little 'gelat' gradually)

So much love for these 2 ladies I call my sisters for 19 years. That's about 2/3 of my life!! The ones who seen me through my growing up process since primary school & the ones who are there for me through my ups and downs. Definitely looking forward to many more years of friendship ahead of us. <3

BATTER FLUFFY FLAPS

A Sunday dinner along East Coast Road. Didn't expect the place to be so cute!!

BATTER FLUFFY FLAPS
89 East Coast Road, Singapore 428790 (Opposite Roxy Square & Katong 112)
Operating Hours: Mon to Thurs - 11.30am to 10pm, Fri - 11.30am to 11pm, Sat - 9am to 11pm, Sun - 9am to 10pm
(Kitchen closes 30min before closing)
Contact No: 6440 7071

How about some tongue twister to go with your meal?

Coffee Free Series: Green Tea Latte $5.50

Green Tea with Steamed Milk

(Taste just like Starbucks Green Tea Latte)

BFF Series Ice Blends: Monkey Mocha $8.50

Iced Mocha with Banana

Truffle Ruffles $8.50

Fries with grated Parmesan Cheese and Parsley tossed with Truffle Oil

Spicy Chicken Midwings $8.50

Delicious chicken mid wings marinated to the right level of spiciness, 6 pieces

(One of the Chef's Recommendation, but I feel it taste average)

Fishy Flaps $13.90

Battered Fish fillet with house-made Tartar sauce and Coleslaw

Fluffy & Benny $13.90

Egg Benedict the pancake way, with Ham and Bacon

(Perfect oozing poached egg, compliment with the salty flavour from the Bacon & Ham)

A video of the shop layout:

Instead of paying for the individual costs, they have this BFF Special at only $42.80 which consists of 2 mains, 1 side & 2 drinks. Perfect for sharing with your meal buddy!! 

Overall, I find the place very cute & nice for girlfriends gathering. However, food only mediocal. But, good place for children parties though.