Supermarket loaves just don’t cut it for you? Here are our top spots for croissants, baguettes, and all things in between.
Tiong Bahru Bakery
This one’s a no-brainer. Conceptualised by French master patisserie, Gontran Cherrier, who hails from a long line of artisanal bakers, and Spa Esprit Group, its fluffy baked treats have won over loyal fans within months of the opening of its first Eng Hoon Street branch. Cherrier has kept true to his roots and stands by the traditional techniques passed down through the generations, so you can be sure his range of sourdoughs, brioches, and wholemeal loaves are très authentic. His personal favourite? The miso rye bread.
Tiong Bahru Bakery, 56 Eng Hoon Street, #01-70, Singapore 160056, p. 6220 3430. Open Mon-Thu 8am-8p, Fri-Sat 8am-10pm, Sun 8am-8pm.
Artisan Boulangerie Co.
Award-winning French baker, Eran Mayer uses flour imported directly from a traditional mill in Chartres, France, and the highest quality natural ingredients to make some of the finest gourmet pastries in town, all baked fresh daily in-house. We swear by his challah bread and baguettes, though it’ll be hard to resist the flaky, buttery croissants, too!
Artisan Boulangerie Co., #01-01, 118 Killiney Road, Singapore 239555, p. 6444 8130. Open daily 8am-10pm. Other outlets at Great World City, The Metropolis, and Asia Square Tower.
Anthesis
Anthesis
One of Robertson Quay’s perpetually bustling brunch spots, Anthesis prides itself on its freshly baked breads (12 types are prepared daily!). Order one of their sarnies or go for the breakfast platter, which offers a selection of breads complemented with three varieties of sweet and savoury spreads. If you’re a caffeine junkie like us, we bet you can’t get enough of the chocolate espresso loaf, too!
Anthesis, 86 Robertson Quay, #01-01, Singapore 238245, p. 6737 9873. Open Tue 830am-6pm, Wed-Sat 830am-10pm, Sun 830am-6pm.
Freshly Baked by Le Bijoux
Helmed by owner and head baker Audrey Tan, this homely bakery on Killiney Road does mean, gourmet sandwiches, such as pulled pork, smoked salmon, and beef brisket with melted cheddar cheese, which are prepared withhomemade breads like focaccia, baguette, and ciabatta.
Freshly Baked by Le Bijoux, 57 Killiney Rd, Singapore 239520, p. 6735 3298. Open Mon-Fri 8am-8pm, Sat 8am-6pm, Sun 8am-230pm.
Baker & Cook
Baker & Cook
More than just a bakery, this Greenwood hotspot is also a gourmet food store, helmed by renowned baker Dean Brettschneider. He brings to the table 25 years of experience and a strong love for the perfect sourdough. Choose from a spread that includes whole-wheat farmhouse toast, olive bread, and fig and aniseed sourdough. Don’t forget to grab jars of their homemade chutneys and jams while you’re at it!
Baker & Cook, 77 Hillcrest Road, Singapore 288951, p. 6469 8834. Open Mon-Thu 7am-8pm, Fri-Sat 7am-10pm, Sun 7am-8pm.
Maison Kayser
Known to weave exotic and sometimes, unusual flavors into traditional French recipes, Eric Kayser’s namesake bakery, famous for its use and invention of Fermentolevain, a machine that creates and maintains liquid leaven, rolls out a wide range of savory and sweet baked goods. Try their famed croissant, which has even been named as the best by Paris’s Figaro newspaper.
Maison Kayser, 6 Scotts Road, Scotts Square, #B1-09, Singapore 228209, p. 66363672. Other outlets at Wheelock Place, The Grandstand, and Orchard Parade Hotel.
Paul
France’s largest chain bakery is great if you’re hankering for some country-style breads, like the pain croquet fruits and – obviously – the baguette Charlemagne, though there are a selection of dessert pastries to enjoy over a pot of tea or cuppa at one of their lush tea rooms. Takeaway service is available, too, for those who grab and go.
Paul, 391 Orchard Road, Ngee Ann City, #03-16/17, Singapore 238872, p. 6836 1914. Other outlets at Tanglin Shopping Mall, Ocean Financial Centre, and Westgate. Open Mon-Sat 10am-11pm.
The Missing Pan
The Missing Pan
Bukit Timah’s new brunch hotspot, The Missing Pan, is big on baking with organic ingredients – perfect if you’re feeling health-conscious. Breads are made strictly no preservatives, additives, or flavorings and you can find their ‘selection of the day’ on the ground floor space. Head upstairs to the dining space on the second and third floor, where you can while your afternoon away with their specialty sourdoughs along with a range of vegan and diary-free loaves.
The Missing Pan, 619D Bukit Timah Road, #01-02/01, Singapore 269724, p. 6466 4377. Open Tue-Sun 10am-10pm.
Simply Bread
Just a short walk down from The Missing Pan, Simply Bread is another great place to grab great loaves. A wonderland brimming with pastries, sliced breads, and large loaves, this quaint café puts out the good old ciabatta, sourdough, rye breads, plus some unusual creations like pesto, garlic, and green curry renditions.
Simply Bread, 1 Fifth Ave, Singapore 268802, p. 6466 7767. Open Mon-Sun 8am-9pm. Other outlet at Cluny Court.
The Bread Table
Opened by self-proclaimed bread lover and former engineer Joseph Lee, this heartland gem boasts a strong team of Le Cordon Bleu Australia-trained bread masters, who use traditional bread-making techniques and natural fermentation for their freshly baked creations. The must-try has to be the sourdough, with its thin caramelized crust and soft, chewy interior.
The Bread Table, 1010 Upper Serangoon Road, Singapore 534748, p. 6282 3546. Open Tue-Fri 11am-10pm, Sat-Sun 10am-10pm. Other outlet at Jalan Kuras.
Top Image: Tiong Bahru Bakery