Oriole Cafe & Bar – think I ordered the wrong coffee

There are so many boutique cafes popping up all over Singapore and being a coffee addict I’ve been out in search for the best. After hearing so many raves about this place, I was a little disappointed when the coffee turned out to be not as good as what I had at The Society Cafe, Shots or Papa Palheta. Wish it could have been a tad stronger. I almost feel there’s something wrong with my taste buds for not instantly loving this cup of coffee. That’s how much the coffee has been lauded. Maybe I just got the one off-experience? Please let me know what your thoughts are if you’ve tried the coffee as I really want to be honest and not biased.

In terms of vibe – down to earth/relaxed/casual on one end, and pretentious/too cool:

1. The Society Cafe (I feel most comfortable here)
2. Oriole Cafe (the service was warm and unpretentious – nice)
3. Shots (felt too old and uncool)
4. Papa Palheta ties with P.S. Cafe (felt out of place)

I must add that I couldn’t fault the service – it was excellent and welcoming. I adored the ambience, especially the decor and the warm lighting.

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Gorgeous coffee art on my Cafe Latte (S$5.50). Perhaps I should have got a double shot of espresso?

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Fish and Chips. Pretty good but I am sad to say I can’t justify the price. Perhaps if it was beer battered – maybe.

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B enjoyed the pasta (tagliatelle) with beef cheeks – especially the beef. Although the portion did look kinda small to me.

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The lighting made all the difference.

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Thought the mosaic and marble counter was lovely.

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The pies looked good.

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Was wondering about Oriole Cafe and then realized I’ve probably passed by many times before. It’s actually just beside 313 Somerset.

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The parking charges at 313 Somerset.

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Here are some alternative reviews by 365Days2Play and TwKeats.

Looks like I should have gone for the Piccolo Latte instead – shucks. This review totally confirms that I should have as well, with my desire for a stronger espresso base with less milk.

Oriole Cafe and Bar
96 Somerset Road
#01-01 Pan Pacific Serviced Suites
Tel: +65 6238 8348

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1 Response to Oriole Cafe & Bar – think I ordered the wrong coffee

  1. It looks very chic! Shame the coffee didn’t live up to your expectations.

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