Micro Bakery (Tiong Bahru)

Micro Bakery is a familiar name in our café scene, but not many know that it has an outlet in the Tiong Bahru neighbourhood. The joint took over the space where the iconic Forty Hands used to occupy, but it’s managed to hold its own so far with its fresh bakes and coffee. In fact, it attracts quite a crowd on weekends, with many regulars loving the relaxing courtyard space that’s flooded with natural light in the day. The tomato tartine ($17) is a popular option for good reason, featuring delightfully sweet cherry tomatoes and basil over a light ricotta spread on sourdough. For something heftier, go for the grilled four cheese sandwich ($16) which sees raclette, mozzarella, ricotta, and cheddar jam packed in a sandwich with sauerkraut, and served with a tangy tomato jam on the side to cut through the richness. There’s also the option to customise your own bread and butter plate (from $8) with the usual brunch fixings of scrambled egg, avo, and the like.