Vintage High Tea @ House, Dempsey

It was our customary wedding anniversary and we both had taken leave. Hub suggested going for a nice lunch or high tea. I would prefer high tea as we normally do not have the time or chance to go for one. We looked around a few high tea places and I was hoping to try Antidote out. Unfortunately, I thought it was a little expensive. With my condition now, I cannot eat too much. It gives me bad bad heartburn. Hence I think its not worth the money to visit Antidote. Maybe next time.

We shortlisted Lime at Parkroyal and Goodwood Park. In the end, last minute, I remembered there is high tea at Dempsey and did a google. How lucky we are! House has a vintage high tea and we though the price is ok at $30++/pax, Moreover, it was a Thursday! Their high tea is available on Thurs and Friday. Luck is on our side!

House has a relatively huge sitting area. We were ushered to our seats and I am very grateful to the lady who showed us to our seats. Seeing my pregnant tummy, she took a cushion from another couch for my seat so that I can sit comfortably. I was really impressed with the lady for being observant and being caring to her customers. Thank you for that! :)

Choices of tea available.... I love tea! Every since I got pregnant, I hardly drink tea. If I did, its mostly non-caffeine like cammomile which I don't really enjoy. But since I had been good and abstained from black, red and green tea all these while, I figured, it wouldn't harm if I had tea today. :P I chose the peppermint tea.

The pastries buffet looked really good too. It was so prettily laid out that when the buffet line started, many people were snapping pictures away. So did I. :P

The selection was yummy and I really enjoyed. If there is a chance, I hope to come back again for high tea.

Besides tea, they served limited lemonade drink with Basil. It was yummy and when they had it refilled, people were Q-ing for it.

This was a special lamb dish they served to each table. I don't take lamb so I skipped this and hub did try a little only cos by then he was too full to take in anymore. Ha!

Website: http://www.dempseyhouse.com/main/house

Address: 8D Dempsey Road Singapore 249672

High Tea: Available only on Thurs and Fri, 3pm to 5.30pm

To-gather @ Bedok

I have heard of raves about To-gather so we decided to check them out. Upon reaching, the place was full. We had to wait for a table but luckily the wait wasn't that long.

The cafe is located at the ground floor of a block of flats in Bedok. It is within 5 minutes walk from the fengshan hawker aka famouse Blk 85 bak chor mee hawker.

I love the woody feel decor of the cafe.

Pretty looking drinks!

This pandan flavoured chicken cutlet is really good. Price is very reasonable too.

We ordered a tomato based spaghetti for our boy. During ordering, we did check if this is spicy, in case. We were told its not.

Hub had fish and chips.

This was an add on order we placed after our meal. All thanks to the spicy spaghetti. We were quite upset about it because we did ask if it will be spicy. We were told no. I told the waiter but he merely said he will feedback to the kitchen. No remedy. No apologies.

When I went up to the cashier to order a cake for my boy since he didnt eat much and I told the cashier about it, the lady insisted its not spicy! But it was really spicy for our boy.... ended up the entire plate of spaghetti he did not touch. Upon probing, the lady admitted there was black pepper. Such dishonesty! Moreover, during ordering I had already asked if it is spicy as it is for a kid.... the waiter should have informed the kitchen about it!

What is the point of having a kids corner for kids to play, trying to be family friendly but so inflexible in your menu and not being observant of your diners' needs? If in the first place, we did not ask or request for it to be non-spicy, sure partly it is our fault. But we did and even after our feedback, they were non-chalent about it? 

Food was great. Service sucks big time!

It's ok. Prices may be reasonable but like I always say, there is no lack of cafes in Singapore. Want my repeat business? Be attentive to your customers and make them feel its worth coming back!

Website: http://www.togathercafe.com.sg/
Got Service: 6/10
Will I Return: Maybe Not

Teddy & Me @ Marina Square

We passed by Teddy & Me outlet previously but was too full to try it out. This time, we made an effort to visit it.

The entire cafe theme is Mr Bean. Mr Bean is a love-hate character. If you have watched his comedies before, you will know what I mean.

They have quite a fair bit of ice cream flavours. But I find the range so so. Nothing quite fantastic that would make me want to come back again.

They serve a few varieties of crepes. But unfortunately, the day we visited, they didnt have the rainbow crepe which I wanted to try!

Interior decor of the cafe....

There are tablets mounted near each table playing Mr Bean's comedies to keep you entertained.

I ordered a strawberry crepe. It was so so. Nothing fantastic.

I find the prices not very reasonable for the taste. If the items are good, at least it would have been worth the price.

Will I Return to This Outlet: Unlikely

Got Service: Neutral

Tian Kee & Co @ Dakota

Besides old school decor, the trend now seems to be converting old school shops / provision stores into a cafe. That was what Tian Kee & Co cafe did. Not only did they convert an old provision store into a cafe, they had the store name and signboard preserved. Quite interesting I would say.

This cafe is located at Dakota Crescent area and its non-airconditioned. I have read that its opened by a couple who's wife's dream was to open a cafe. Indeed, dreams come true if you dare to venture!

We were lured by its concept and wanted to check out this cafe.

The interior is really old school and I heard they tried to preserve whatever that could be used from the previous provision shop.

We are both cake lovers... but upon knowing that the pastry display cabinet only had mostly cheesecakes and muffins, we were quite disappointed. We prefer sponge cakes anytime.

Anyhow, since we are already there, we ordered a milo cheesecake. Hmm... it was not something we like.

Even the pink lady drink (bandung) wasn't anything refreshing. It was too milky for my liking. :(

Guess this place isn't our cup of tea.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tiankeedakotacrescent

Will I Return to This Outlet: Unlikely
Got Service: Neutral