Exploring Serene Centre @ Botanic Gardens - Elixir Boutique Roasters & Micro Bakery | Kitchen
Food Day 03/08/19
Elixir Boutique Roasters
A cafe which specialises in its coffee at Serene Centre. Came down on their official opening day, all items were available on that day except for their salted chocolate hotcakes. Brunch is offered from 0830H - 1600H while their lunch menu is served from 1100H onwards.
Opening Hours: 0830 - 1630H (Closed on Wednesdays)
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Elixir-Boutique-Roasters-333104810936506/
Brulee French Toast ($18++)
- 'Brioche, Seasonal fresh fruits, Candied bacon, Chantilly cream'
- Came with blueberries, strawberries, pomegranate, slices of plum (Okay, not too sure if it was plum)
French toast was thick, sweet and had a hint of egg. Crisp and crunchy on the outside and moist and fluffy on the inside, it was not soggy at all. The brulee provided a great charred and sweet caramelisation. Would have been glad to eat this on its own but I am still thankful for the variety of toppings added...
The chantilly cream that came on the side was very light, fresh and only subtly sweet, providing a smooth and creamy contrast in texture. Meanwhile, the candied bacon (Which was very saltish on its own) provided an additional level of flavour through its sweet and saltish notes. Ending off with the sweet and tangy seasonal fruits helps to keep this dish from becoming too rich. Overall, all the elements of this dish worked in complete harmony and it was a very fulfilling and hearty meal.
Taste: 10/10 (Must-try, not sure how this could have been any better apart from giving a bigger portion size)
Black 5oz ($4++)
- Made with Colombian coffee beans
Don't really drink artisan coffee and am most certainly not a coffee expert but I absolutely love the coffee here. It was very fragrant, velvety and only slightly acidic.
Taste: 9/10
Micro Bakery | Kitchen
Right beside Elixir Boutique Roasters is a popular cafe known for its quality bakes and sandwiches.
Parmesan Scallion Scone ($5)
(Forgot to take a picture of this but can be seen from the picture above)
- Thick, moist inside, not too dense or buttery
- Very strong and unique flavour with hints of ham
Love how this scone taste and this was one of the fluffier scones I've had (Though it can definitely be more fluffy). Not sure if I will pay $5 for it though.
Price: 6/10
Taste: 9/10
Overall: 7/10
Carrot Cake ($5)
- Very moist and not too dense
- Icing sugar at the top provided more sweetness to the subtly sweet cake but I don't think it was needed, seems like its just for aesthetics
- Though I love the moisture in the cake, it could have been more fragrant
Pretty average piece of carrot cake
Price: 5/10
Taste: 5/10
Overall: 5/10
These cafes, located at Serene Centre, are found a few minutes walk away from Botanic Gardens MRT. The atmosphere was very peaceful and relaxing, but as their located at a prime spot, definitely expect steeper prices.
Elixir Boutique Roasters
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| Entrance to the cafe |
A cafe which specialises in its coffee at Serene Centre. Came down on their official opening day, all items were available on that day except for their salted chocolate hotcakes. Brunch is offered from 0830H - 1600H while their lunch menu is served from 1100H onwards.
Opening Hours: 0830 - 1630H (Closed on Wednesdays)
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Elixir-Boutique-Roasters-333104810936506/
Brulee French Toast ($18++)
- 'Brioche, Seasonal fresh fruits, Candied bacon, Chantilly cream'
- Came with blueberries, strawberries, pomegranate, slices of plum (Okay, not too sure if it was plum)
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| Not too sure what this fruit is |
French toast was thick, sweet and had a hint of egg. Crisp and crunchy on the outside and moist and fluffy on the inside, it was not soggy at all. The brulee provided a great charred and sweet caramelisation. Would have been glad to eat this on its own but I am still thankful for the variety of toppings added...
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| Look at how THICK the brioche is :)) |
The chantilly cream that came on the side was very light, fresh and only subtly sweet, providing a smooth and creamy contrast in texture. Meanwhile, the candied bacon (Which was very saltish on its own) provided an additional level of flavour through its sweet and saltish notes. Ending off with the sweet and tangy seasonal fruits helps to keep this dish from becoming too rich. Overall, all the elements of this dish worked in complete harmony and it was a very fulfilling and hearty meal.
Taste: 10/10 (Must-try, not sure how this could have been any better apart from giving a bigger portion size)
Black 5oz ($4++)
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| Not the best picture but the coffee was really good |
- Made with Colombian coffee beans
Don't really drink artisan coffee and am most certainly not a coffee expert but I absolutely love the coffee here. It was very fragrant, velvety and only slightly acidic.
Taste: 9/10
Micro Bakery | Kitchen
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| Very small cafe; All the seating is right outside of this bakery/cashier |
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| Parmesan scone I ordered is on the 2nd shelf from the top, the squarish pieces |
Right beside Elixir Boutique Roasters is a popular cafe known for its quality bakes and sandwiches.
Parmesan Scallion Scone ($5)
(Forgot to take a picture of this but can be seen from the picture above)
- Thick, moist inside, not too dense or buttery
- Very strong and unique flavour with hints of ham
Love how this scone taste and this was one of the fluffier scones I've had (Though it can definitely be more fluffy). Not sure if I will pay $5 for it though.
Price: 6/10
Taste: 9/10
Overall: 7/10
Carrot Cake ($5)
- Very moist and not too dense
- Icing sugar at the top provided more sweetness to the subtly sweet cake but I don't think it was needed, seems like its just for aesthetics
- Though I love the moisture in the cake, it could have been more fragrant
Pretty average piece of carrot cake
Price: 5/10
Taste: 5/10
Overall: 5/10
These cafes, located at Serene Centre, are found a few minutes walk away from Botanic Gardens MRT. The atmosphere was very peaceful and relaxing, but as their located at a prime spot, definitely expect steeper prices.
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