Pet-friendly Daily Ground brings the neighbourhood charm with hearty rostis and made-in-house bakes

Over the past four years, Daily Ground has built a loyal brigade of regulars streaming in for a cuppa, bake or even a main. In an industry where cafes are a dime-a-dozen, what has people coming back for more? 

The quaint two-storey cafe sits along a short stretch of eateries on Bukit Timah Road. On a late weekday afternoon, you’ll likely have the space largely to yourself — a welcome respite from the usual cafe crowds.

Heading upstairs to the second floor, we were welcomed by a bright and airy dining area — huge windows flood the space with natural light, casting it in a dreamy hue. 

Paired with sleek, minimalist furniture and plush pockets of greenery, albeit artificial, the cafe’s interior all comes together in an ambience that’s equal parts calm and inviting.

If you prefer an al fresco dining experience, opt to sit on the ground floor, or the patio, if your furry companions are tagging along.

Co-founders Jessica Chin, 48, and Erica Yap, 42, are no strangers to the cafe industry — they’re also the team behind beloved Lavender bakery Two Bakers, which ran for 11 years before closing its doors in August 2025. 

Now, they’ve channelled that experience into Daily Ground, a multi-concept space that brings their Two Bakers expertise and gelato arm, SugarTree Gelato, under one roof.

What we had at Daily Ground

Daily Ground leads with a pastry-focused menu — a no-brainer considering its co-founders are alumni of the famed Le Cordon Bleu Paris.

You’ll find classics such as the pain au choco (S$6.60) and French butter croissant (S$5), alongside hearty mains such as the vongole pasta (S$25) and a relatively extensive speciality drinks menu.

We decided to be adventurous and ordered the most interesting-sounding bake — which turned out to be our favourite: The pulled pork sourdough bomb (S$22.80).

What arrived was a warm sourdough potato bun, hollowed out and filled with barbecue pulled pork, smashed avocado, pickled onion, and topped with two poached eggs.

The made-in-house sourdough bun caught us by surprise with its crispy exterior and soft, chewy interior. Turns out, the secret’s in the potato flour — added to the sourdough before frying.

This made for the perfect vessel to soak up the juices from the sweet and spicy pulled pork and runny egg yolk — and while it may sound almost too indulgent, the addition of pickled onion and mesclun helped cut through all the rich flavours. 

For something lighter, try the otah cheddar cheese (S$6) — a no-frills savoury bake option with a local twist. The familiar prawn and fish otah, wrapped in flaky pastry layers, pack a spicy punch that’s followed by sharp melted cheddar towards the end.

A great treat, if you ever find yourself feeling peckish during your routine coffee run! 

The mains here do tend to be on the pricier side, but if you’re planning a weekday visit, be sure to take advantage of the weekday set meal (S$24.80), which includes a main and a drink.

For the set, we selected the rosti bacon & scrambled eggs as our main. 

Daily Ground’s version leans on the soft, fluffy side, rather than crispy. Nonetheless, it paired well with the lean crispy bacon slices and creamy scrambled eggs. Make sure to add a dollop of tangy sour cream for a balanced bite!

To wrap up our meal, we had a speciality drink: The iced cloudy earl grey brulee (S$9) featuring a double ristretto (a concentrated espresso shot), earl grey latte, and a lightly torched cold foam. 

Surprisingly, the drink drew similarities to yuan yang — opening with floral notes from the earl grey, before giving way to the sharp, acidic punch of concentrated espresso. 

The cold foam could have been torched a tad longer to better caramelise the top and bring out sweeter notes.

Whether you’re a local in the area, in search of your next cafe adventure, or just someone who can never say no to a good pastry, Daily Ground is definitely worth a visit. I’m already planning my next visit — that pulled pork sourdough bomb isn’t going to eat itself!

Looking for more cafes? Check out grocer-cafe The Artisan’s Table or pet-friendly vegetarian cafe Merle & Co.