Having previously moved out of NEWest mall to Crawford Lane, folks living in the west are lucky that Simple Café has now shifted back to their original location. They have retained their original concept and philosophy of keeping things “簡單”, or simple, with a minimalistic interior and homely atmosphere that would seemingly transport you to a café in Taiwan. There were also pet-friendly outdoor seats.
Since its reopening, the menu has expanded to offer a wider variety of items, and changes on a seasonal basis. When I went, I had the Jul – Aug menu which has now been refreshed to their Sep – Oct menu. I noted that the prices were on the lower side for a typical café in Singapore.
On the drinks menu were some unique drinks such as the Osmanthus Latte and Pineapple Topic, however I stuck with my usual Hot White ($5). If you’re a matcha fan, there are the Uji Matcha Latte, Dirty Macha and Matcha Lemonade for you to choose from.
Amongst the dishes I tried, my top pick would be the Pink Guava Salad with Saba Fish ($14). The colourful and aesthetically pleasing dish came with a variety of vegetables such as pumpkin, kale, baby carrot, baby corn, baby tomatoes, broccoli. Surprisingly, the saba paired well with the pink guava sauce and partly masked its fishiness. It was overall a very well-balanced dish, with a suitable amount of vegetables, carbs, and protein.
I also had the Sweet Potato Apple Soup with their Seasonal Sweet Potato Bread ($12). Interestingly, the soup had a combination of sweet and savoury flavours. The bread was a tad dry on its own but satisfying when dipped in the soup.
Sadly, I only had space for 1 dessert after having the salad and soup – I selected what looked to be the most interesting and pretty option – the Guava Cheesecake ($9). The cheesecake was light enough for me to finish it on my own, with the subtle sweetness and tanginess from the pink guava.
Despite its location in the far west, it was well worth the commute time for the unpretentious fare and vibes.
1 West Coast Dr, #01-92, Singapore 128020
9am – 6pm Tue to Sun (closed on Mon)
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