Baker's Bench Bakery

Baker's Bench Bakery is a neighbourhood bakery and cafe at 6 Bukit Pasoh Road, between Chinatown and Tanjong Pagar. Everything is made on a natural sourdough base, from the loaves to the croissants.

The bakery opened in early 2020. It is a casual cafe, with a short hot menu served alongside the bakes. It is a good choice for breakfast, a late-morning coffee or bread to take back to your hotel.

What to order

The counter changes often, and new bakes and weekend specials appear through the year. Items you are likely to find include:

• The Sticky Bun, a favourite that reviewers often single out
• Twice-Baked Almond Croissant and the savoury Croque Monsieur Twice-Baked Croissant
• Bear Claw, pain au chocolat and plain sourdough croissants
• Sourdough bagels, such as the 'Everything' Bagel and the Cheesy Mess Bagel
• Loaves to take away, including the Humble Loaf, a multi-seed loaf and a 6-fruit loaf

For something more filling, the hot kitchen presses sourdough paninis to order. Fillings have included Kurobuta ham with burrata, and salami with provolone. There are also flatbreads, tartines and counter sandwiches. Each panini is grilled to order, so allow about ten minutes.

The setting

The cafe is on Bukit Pasoh Road, an old heritage street. Reviews describe a Scandinavian-style room with wooden furniture, muted colours, plants and hanging lamps. A central counter shows off the day's bakes. The room feels homely, and it suits an unhurried breakfast.

Good to know before you go

• There are no table reservations, so seats go to whoever arrives first.
• The hot kitchen stops in the early afternoon, well before the bakery counter closes. Come in the morning if you want a panini.
• The bakery does not open every day of the week, so check its opening days before you go.
• You can order online and pick up at the shop.
• Some breads, such as baguettes and brioche loaves, must be pre-ordered two days ahead.

Getting there and nearby

The nearest MRT station is Outram Park, a short walk away. Bukit Pasoh Road runs close to Keong Saik Road, so a visit pairs well with a stroll around the shophouses there. Our Tanjong Pagar and Keong Saik guide has ideas for the rest of the day.

Coffee lovers can also try Nylon Coffee Roasters at Everton Park. For more choice, browse restaurants in Chinatown and Tanjong Pagar, or see our list of cafes and bakeries in Singapore and our guide to cafes and coffee.