Ling’s Patisseries: New heartland cafe in Potong Pasir with comforting bakes

There are quite a few cafes in Potong Pasir, each with its own charm.

A new one has joined its ranks of late: Ling’s Patisseries, a new heartland cafe run by chef Ivy Ling. She is not new to the cafe and baking business, having previously been a home-baker and run another establishment in Lavender in 2021. 

Fortunately for the residents of Potong Pasir, Ivy wanted to serve residents in her area and thus, Ling’s Patisseries was created. 

It’s perfect for a study or work session, especially when you don’t want to stay home, yet don’t want to travel an hour to the crowded, trendy cafes in town.

The heart behind Ling’s Patisseries

Situated at the bend of a U-shaped HDB block, Ling’s Patisseries is all heart and comforting light bites. If you’re not greeted by the neighbourhood’s resident stray cat right outside of Ling’s Patisseries, you’ll be warmly greeted by Ivy herself when you enter the cafe.

When we visited Ling’s Patisseries on a Wednesday evening, it was filled with the excited chatter of families — parents waiting on their children’s enrichment classes and young kids clamouring to get a bite of delicious baked goods. (There is a child care centre, Spring Brainy Kidz, right across from the patisserie.) 

Occasionally, you might also spot Ivy chatting with the residents as she brews aromatic cups of coffee. We also saw her personally walking diners to the door whenever she could catch a break, which delighted the customers and spurred many to echo promises to return.    

Ivy says it was a dream of hers to serve the residents of the neighbourhood with simplicity, warmth and familiar flavours — something that the cafe seems to have achieved.

The menu at Ling’s Patisseries

Ling’s Patisseries has interesting and unique takes on local favourites — we were recommended its sourdough brioche bolo buns, which you can have plain (S$3.20), with butter (S$3.70), or stuffed with fillings. 

The usually distinct tang of sourdough is rather subtle here and we understand that Ivy chose to make sourdoughs for its prebiotic properties in aiding digestion. 

For those who prefer savoury treats, go for the curry potato bolo bun (S$4.20). It’s a good option if you enjoy chicken curry puffs — the softness of the brioche bread complemented the mildly spicy and chunky curry potato filling, while the crispy bolo top added a nice textural contrast.

If you enjoy bolo buns in general, you can look forward to Ivy’s new bolo bun creations in the future. (We hear there might be one with ice cream!)

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Besides the brioche buns, Ling’s has also incorporated sourdough in its brownies and croffles (a croissant and waffle mix). We were craving for sweet treats that day, so we opted for its sourdough Biscoff brownie (S$6.50) — a good option if you love super fudgy brownies and Lotus Biscoff! 

If you’re looking for hearty, traditional treats to share, you could opt for Ling’s rolled cakes (Chef Ivy’s rendition of swiss rolls), which come in five different flavours — pandan kaya (S$19), gula melaka cendol (S$20), pulut hitam coconut (S$20), chrysanthemum (S$20), and mao shan wang (S$24). 

For those who prefer simpler flavours, the sliced pandan chiffon cake (S$3) might appeal to your palate. It is a solid traditional pastry done well, with strong pandan flavours and fluffy body.

Not feeling for pastries? You could head straight for its gelato, which goes for S$5 per scoop for premium flavours, and S$4.50 per scoop for regular flavours. We tried the roasted Bronte pistachio — a premium flavour — and the chrysanthemum & goji berries. 

The roasted Bronte pistachio had a good balance of flavours — nutty, slightly salty and mildly sweet — while the chrysanthemum & goji berries ice cream was light and fragrant. 

Drinks-wise, the yuzu marmalade (S$4.60) is a fizzy, tangy soda, and the iced pandan latte (S$4.90) is full-bodied and sweet.

If you’re in the neighbourhood, Ling’s Patisseries is a great place to get a mood booster while enjoying simple, comforting goods baked with love. 

For more sweet treats, read about Madam Ang KK’s 16 ang ku kueh flavours or check out Hazukido for artisanal croissants. Alternatively, check out the newest openings in Singapore here. 

Do explore the GrabFood Dine Out service for awesome deals.

You can also book a ride to Ling’s Patisseries to try its desserts.