Cat & the Fiddle introduces hot basque cheesecake & new dine-in cafe at Westgate

Known for its rich, indulgent cheesecakes, Cat & the Fiddle has long been a takeaway favourite across Singapore. Now, the homegrown brand is switching things up with a new dine-in concept that invites customers to enjoy its cheesecakes fresh in-store. 

You can take a peek at the refreshed Cat & the Fiddle experience at its newly renovated Westgate outlet — it relocated just across the corridor from its previous unit.

It re-opens with new menu additions, such as freshly baked basque cheesecake and the lush, indulgent Italian sandwiches. 

While Westgate is currently the only location that’s open for dine-in, a second outlet at Tampines 1 is slated to open early in 2026 — so easties will get their turn, soon!

It’s hard to miss the store, decked out in Cat & the Fiddle’s signature yellow-and-black hues, with cakes lining the storefront. The dine-in space is cosy, with just three tables to seat eight diners, and yes — there are adorable cat mascot plushies around for your obligatory photo moment, or if you don’t quite feel like dining alone.

Irresistible additions

Known for its affordable cheesecakes, the brand previously focused on whole cakes and slices in playful flavours such as lychee rose, Milo dinosaur, and pistachio raspberry. 

Now, it’s stepping into new territory with a freshly baked basque cheesecake (S$19.90) — served hot, straight from the oven. 

Yes, hot.

While warm cheesecakes aren’t uncommon in Singapore, this piping-hot version is a rare find. We weren’t quite sure what to expect at first, but one bite in, and it completely blew us away.

The cheesecake is ideal for sharing between two to three diners, or up to four, if you’re just looking to nibble at it. 

During our hosted session, we were shown a few ways to enjoy it, starting with the hot version.

One such way is to break into the cake’s centre, so that you uncover a creamy, gooey pool.

You can then enjoy it with crackers or breadsticks dipped into the molten centre — much like a cheese fondue!

Coffee lovers can also turn it into a basque cheesecake affogato by pouring a shot of espresso over it. 

If you prefer your cheesecakes on the cooler side, another idea is to lightly torch the top for a creme brulee–style finish and add a scoop of ice cream.

Do note that these are just suggested ways to enjoy the cheesecake at home — the store currently sells the basque cheesecake on its own, without these add-ons available in-store.

A sneak peek at Cat & the Fiddle’s new savoury bites

We also got an advance preview of Cat & the Fiddle’s new, not-yet-rolled out Italian sandwiches, which we’ll likely see at its new Tampines 1 store.

Known for its generous fillings and indulgent flavours, the schiacciata sandwich (S$15.90) comes in four versions — turkey ham, honey baked chicken ham, beef pastrami, and smoked salmon.

We tried the beef pastrami version, which was packed with spinach, cheese, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and plenty of meat. One bite in, we were pleasantly surprised by the bread’s airy fluffiness and the deep, rich umami of the beef. 

The greens helped cut through the richness, tying all the flavours together nicely — definitely one we’d recommend trying when they’re rolled out to the public!

For more on what to eat, check out viral Dragon Curry at Golden Mile Food Centre, and French-Japanese restaurant Loca Niru.