Oriole Coffee + Bar

ABOUT

Oriole is one of those names associated with Singapore's earliest fourth-wave coffee explosion, and in its earliest days served up specialty coffee with an in-house roast to discerning coffee drinkers. Thankfully, the once tucked-away establishment has now opened up cafes all over the island, bringi ...More

Oriole is one of those names associated with Singapore's earliest fourth-wave coffee explosion, and in its earliest days served up specialty coffee with an in-house roast to discerning coffee drinkers. Thankfully, the once tucked-away establishment has now opened up cafes all over the island, bringing its quality coffee experience to downtown locations like this Pan Pacific outlet where you can grab an all-day breakfast and hearty lunch, or tipples and nibbles right in the heart of town.

The first thing you should do is order some coffee, particularly the robust hand-pours, like the Taisho White, a cold-brew enriched with a shot of their specialty M.A.D milk, a sweet nut milk made from macadamias, almonds, and dates. It's crisp, subtly sweet, and creamy without the use of any dairy. Then peruse the menu and take your pick from a comprehensive selection of brunch favourites like an all-in breakfast plate called the Fully Loaded, featuring eggs done to your liking and served alongside thick sausages, maple-glazed bacon, field mushrooms, air-dried tomatoes, baked beans, and toast. There's even a customisable Eggs Benedict option for those who like to tinker with their brunch.

Heavier plates come in the form of crisp, battered Fish & Chips, featuring red snapper and home-made tartar dip; as well as a fragrant Garlic Prawn Risotto, bouncy grilled shrimp over risotto made with a rich prawn broth. Either way, chase all that down with another cold brew, and you've got yourself the complete Oriole experience. (Jan 2018)

THE BUZZ

"Purveying only the finest and freshest Arabica beans, these beans are roasted locally before being brewed and retailed at Oriole Coffee + Bar's outlets in the city." -Honeycombers

DISHES WE LOVE

Taisho White, Fully Loaded, Fish & Chips, Garlic Prawn Risotto