Cosy Cafe Ren is a great new alternative to Farrer Park’s popular cafe brunch spots
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Most hardcore cafe-hoppers would know this: Farrer Park is home to a thriving cafe enclave, which sees the likes of popular fixtures such as SYIP and Old Hen Kitchen.
However, it can be a scramble to get seats for your Farrer Park brunch dates on weekends.
Thankfully, the cool new Cafe Ren is a great alternative to other more established brands.
Opened in July, the sleek cafe is done up tastefully without much extravagance — it’s lush with calming swathes of beiges that are accentuated with contrasting wooden details.
Located just a stone’s throw away from the other cafes, and under a HDB block, it possesses a homelier vibe than the usual voguish minimalist cafes that trend on social media, while still being aesthetically pleasing.
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More importantly, the food here is just as solid as the other brunch spots in the area.
While Cafe Ren’s food menu isn’t particularly adventurous or off-the-wall, diners will find it flush with a plethora of comforting classics.
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One particular crowd favourite is the hearty breakfast ensemble of avocado, mentaiko and egg (S$18) from the all-day brunch section — an oldie but goodie.
As simple as its composition is, the dish is a well-executed rendition of the ubiquitous breakfast combo.
The scrambled eggs are velvety, the avocado creamy, and the ikura (salmon roe) adds a potent touch of umami.
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If you’re looking for other wholesome brunch options that don’t involve scrambled eggs, Cafe Ren also has options such as the vegetarian-friendly mushroom cheese toastie (S$16) and healthier banana split yoghurt bowl (S$13).
Carb-partial diners might be more attracted to options such as the scallop and truffle cold pasta (S$14) and Asian prawn and clam chilli pasta (S$22).
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While the latter is enjoyably rich and jazzed up with juicy prawns, it could do with a bit more emulsification.
On the other hand, a more substantial dish that also involves carbs is Cafe Ren’s Hawaiian chicken burger (S$19).
Stacked up high with a juicy 24-hour-marinated chicken thigh patty, grilled pineapple and creamy slaw sandwiched between two fluffy charcoal buns, this big-boy burger will satisfy even the hangriest of people.
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Cafe Ren’s menu has a couple of desserts for those who need some sweets to complete their meal, namely: Artisan gelato and crumble (S$6 for single scoop, S$11 for double), sweet potato cheesecake (S$12) and pistachio lava Kuki (S$10).
Fans of the home-based bakery business scene would be familiar with the last item, a signature of Kuki, an online business known for its open-faced lava cookies — this time served with ice cream on the side!
For more ideas on what to eat, read our stories on Singapore’s coolest hidden bars and the new Taiwan night-market concept that has been trending.
You can book a ride to Cafe Ren in Farrer Park.
Cafe Ren
681 Race Course Road, 01-305
Nearest MRT station: Farrer Park
Open: Tuesday to Sunday (10am to 7pm)
681 Race Course Road, 01-305
Nearest MRT station: Farrer Park
Open: Tuesday to Sunday (10am to 7pm)