The Place Joo Chiat is getting exciting with new cafe openings like Tigerlily Patisserie and Prairie by Craftsmen Joo Chiat, and another new cafe to sprout here is Common Man Coffee Roasters Joo Chiat (CMCR JC). The brand is no stranger to coffee connoisseurs and cafe hoppers in Singapore, after it opened its first outlet in Martin Road back in 2013, and is definitely one of the most established cafe brands in Singapore to date. The Joo Chiat outlet is a corner shophouse setting and I like how airy the space is, as the windows open out to the buzzing Joo Chiat Road, while a dedicated filter coffee brewing bar takes centrestage here as well. Indoor and outdoor seats are available. The Food You can expect an extensive all-day breakfast and lunch menu (salads, burgers, sandwiches and mains), with highlights like the duo of Sourdough Pancakes exclusive to CMCR JC. First up, Flat White (S$6) to start. CMCR an established coffee brand in Singapore as it is a collaboration between the renowned Five Senses Coffee Australia and Singapore based Spa Esprit Group. The Savoury Sourdough Pancakes (S$24) is topped with crispy bacon, a Kampong fried egg, maple syrup and seasoned creamy butter. Nice soft pancake texture here, and that creamy butter is [...]
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