Sin & Savage Bakehouse, tucked under a HDB block in Queenstown, serves loaded bagels & bomboloni
If you love wandering through Singapore’s neighbourhoods in search of charming gems tucked under the HDB blocks, make Sin & Savage Bakehouse your next stop.
And yes, you can use your CDC vouchers here!
This cosy cafe at Stirling View is run by Tan Wei Shan and Alexandra Dy, the duo behind private-dining venture Mixsense.
When the Covid-19 pandemic disrupted the dining scene, the duo pivoted to selling stuffed doughnuts, also known as bomboloni.
This sweet treat soon gained a loyal following, and when Sin & Savage Bakehouse opened in 2021, it naturally became one of the cafe’s signature offerings.
Unlike the traditional Italian version — which typically uses a fermented starter — Sin & Savage opts for a lightly sweetened brioche dough, and pairs it with fillings such as pistachio cream (S$5.50), hazelnut ganache (S$5), and berry jam (S$5.50).
Besides bomboloni, Sin & Savage Bakehouse is a nod to Wei Shan and Alexandra’s soft spot for familiar, comforting flavours.
Its name “sin” refers to its handcrafted pastries and indulgent desserts, while “savage” is all about the bold, satisfying dishes that round out the cafe’s menu.
Instead of replicating the polished, minimalist aesthetic that has become common among cafes in Singapore, Sin & Savage embraces a warm and cosy ambience.
As Wei Shan explains, the focus was not on elaborate decor, but simply making sure customers settle in comfortably and enjoy a good meal.
Brunch & mains, all under S$24
For brunch, options include a rosti (S$23) and the smashed avo ‘croast’ (S$17), which swaps sourdough for a butter croissant toast.
We went straight for the Showstopper bagel (S$18.90), loaded with dill cream cheese, smoked salmon, smashed avocado, and pickled onions. For less than S$20, it’s huge and generous — we’re certainly not complaining.
Sin & Savage elevates the classic combination with pickled onions, which lend a bright acidity, while the tangy dill cream cheese cuts through the richness of the smoked salmon.
Moving onto mains, there are classics such as fish & chips (S$19.90), classic beef burger (S$20.90), and even a creamy miso (S$18.90) pasta with mushrooms and crispy kale.
We had the prawn arrabiata (S$22.90), featuring mafaldine pasta tossed in a spicy-and-creamy tomato sauce with prawns, parmesan cheese, and wild rocket.
You’ll also spot some chilli flakes in the pasta sauce, which brings a prominent punch that intensifies as you go. That said, the heat works in the dish’s favour, helping to balance the creamy texture so it doesn’t feel too heavy.
The pasta’s ribbon-like shape and ruffled edges hold onto the sauce nicely, allowing every forkful to deliver a well-balanced medley of flavours.
Get the bomboloni, too!
Of course, we also had to try Sin & Savage Bakehouse’s signature bomboloni. The charcoal Dalgonut donut (S$5) was the first one that caught our eye, and we’re glad we picked it.
The whipped coffee and dark chocolate filling is armed with a decadent bittersweetness — it makes the soft and fluffy doughnut easy to finish, without being too cloying.
The speculoos cookie butter donut (S$5) is a solid pick for Biscoff lovers. One bite in, and you’ll get exactly what you signed up for — a sweet toffee-like stuffing, finished with a coating of speculoos crumbs for that extra crunch.
Compared to the charcoal Dalgonut, this one is way more indulgent. If you’re someone who never says no to a proper sweet treat, this one will be right up your alley.
Besides the usual coffee and tea, the cafe also serves a mean Sinful chocolate (from S$6), made with a housemade chocolate blend, shaken lemon tea (S$7.50), and the fizzy Perky lychee mocktail (S$7) with lychee, ginger ale, and lemon.
For us, part of the fun of cafe-hopping is discovering neighbourhood spots like this. If you love venturing beyond the popular hotspots, Sin & Savage Bakehouse is one we’d happily recommend — and revisit the next time we’re in Queenstown.
If you’re heading to Queenstown, read about Cafe Dough by hawker concept That’s My Pizza and the charming sandwich deli Overbrod.
Wed 11am - 9pm
Thu 11am - 9pm
Fri 11am - 9pm
Sat 9.30am - 9pm
Sun 9.30am - 4pm
- Queenstown
Shannon has the taste buds of a grandmother and perpetually struggles with a food coma.
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