Under XQ & Jack's recommendation we checked out Cafe Hacienda @ Dempsey for brunch a couple of weeks back. I'd been to Hacienda (the bar side) several years ago and they've since expanded to include a cafe/bistro arm at a separate "barrack" which used to belong to Wine Network. These are the same guys behind the now defunct Brown Sugar, located at StarDus along River Valley road, Prive @ Keppel Marina and Superfamous @ Chulia St.
The decor is rather rustic, with basic furnishings and checkered table cloths. We were seated near their book shelves and were happy to see our favourite childhood Roald Dahl books on display!
Mental note to return for my favourite Brown Sugar Hand-chopped Wagyu burger (there used to be a + foie gras version as well!), but since it was still a little too early for that sort of decadence, we opted for more "breakfasty" food instead.
XQ's pretty Banana + Chocolate milk shake
The lattes - flower pattern for me, some wavy one for Jack!
All Day Breakfast menu - this is their Ultimate Breakfast with perfectly done sunny-side up eggs. Our Yeh Yeh would love this!
Fluffy Strawberries + Banana Pancake stack wth thick gooey maple syrup and whipped double cream
Eggs Royale with Smoked Salmon & Arugula - Even though the symmetry of this dish seemed a little disturbing, it was one of the best poached eggs + hollandaise sauce I've ever tasted! Lightly scorched on top and with a hint of tanginess, not too over-powering!
The star of the day was definitely the straight cut truffle fries for us! (we succumbed to the temptation afterall, with some urging on from one another) Ah Mak says: MUST ORDER THIS!!
Yet another lovely place for a relaxing weekend brunch. In fact, we're planning to go again this weekend so Kays gets to try too!
8.5 out of 10
Cafe Hacienda
13/13A Dempsey Road
Tel: +65 6476 2922
