Kith Cafe

Went to Kith Cafe sometime back after reading the good reviews on it. Overall, really small area but pretty fantastic view. Slacking beside the river instantly transported me out of Singapore.

We ordered their big breakfast ($14) and ham and cheese toast ($7?) with coffee. Their food, nothing to shout about. Bacon is alittle dry for the big breakfast although eggs are pretty good. Toast is average.

Summary: The food and prices are not fantastic but combination with the view? Marvellous.

Hubby and I decided to visit Kith Cafe for brunch on our day off. We parked at the condo visitors' carpark and were handed a parking slip by the security guards which we had to get Kith Cafe to stamp on for verification. Had a bit of trouble finding the cafe, but it was actually just the round the corner after taking a left from the carpark entrance/exit. I was quite surprised by the small-ness of the cafe - the indoor seating consisted of a long high table for 8-10, one table for two and a table for 4-6. There was outdoor seating facing the river as well as the cafe, and i can imagine that it would be really nice seating outside when the weather's good. However, was really glad that we had chosen to visit on a weekday. I can only imagine how crowded it will be on weekends! 

I rather fancied the tables and benches as they appear to be made by stacking layers of differently shaded wood panels, but the downside to the design was that you can easily get abrasions from moving in and out, given the narrow space between the seat and table. Anyway, back to the food and drink...Hubby ordered the Kith Macchiato, which is essentially an espresso with a small amount of milk, and the Grilled Chicken Sandwich while I got the Hotdog and a Cherry Blossoms Tea. The order was made at the cashier, and hubby paid at the point of ordering and told me that payment is by cash or nets only. 

The Macchiato came first in a glass slightly bigger than a shotglass. I was amazed at the amount of foam in it (but note I am not a coffee drinker..) and liked the fact that it was served with a big marshmallow. Hubby said that it was abit too bitter for his liking but that it wasn't too bad overall. The tea was Gryphon tea, so no surprises there. The Grilled Chicken Sandwich arrived next and it was quite a big serving - essentially toasted sourdough bread with a filling of grilled chicken breast, sauteed button mushrooms and melted cheese. There was supposed to be red capsicums as well, as stated on the blackboard setting out the menu - however this was absent and replaced by cucumber slices. Would have been nice if this had been communicated to us beforehand though. I had a bite of his chicken, and it was flavourful but not outstanding. The sandwich was served with taco chips. I snitched two while waiting for my Hotdog, but stopped as they were not particularly tasty. Fries might have been a better option. 

The Hotdog turned out to be a sausage in a bun, with bacon, cheddar, caramelised onions, mustard topped off with a poached egg. When I first saw the server walking towards us with the dish, I thought that the poached egg was a huge dollop of sour cream! I felt the combination was abit odd though, mainly because poached egg (especially the egg white) does not have much taste and there wasn't any sauce to go along with it. I ended up cutting up the egg white to stuff in the bun and eating the yolk separately. The bacon went really well with the sausage and the bun, and even though I am not usually a fan of onions, I polished off the caramelised onions as they tasted really sweet and only slightly crunchy. The sausage was thick and was done nicely. However, the bun could have been toasted abit more to add to the overall texture of the meal. 

Although we left right after we finished our food, I would think this is a very good place to spend a quiet weekday afternoon just reading a book, or browsing the magazines available at your table. Note however that the place is popular with expats - all the other customers save for one were expats (5 groups in all) when we were there. Ventilation is also not good as the smell of food clung to our clothes when we left.

kith is sunshine, smiles and delicious latte. my first visit was a pleasant surprise, and the second time i was there i was convinced i had to share the good news with y'all.

highly recommend it for sunday brunch - portions are generous and taste like they're made with tlc. oh, these guys serve up their own strawberry jam (which is just right, not too sweet). nom!

go early if you want to get a place to sit indoors though... the space is tiny and very, very popular. but instead of that being a drawback, it just makes the experience more pleasant! it felt like we'd finally found a place in singapore where good coffee is once more unpretentious and simple, good food = joy.

for those who drive, here's the best part. you get free sheltered parking at the watermark condo next door, as long as you mention "kith cafe" to the condo guards at the carpark entrance. the cafe has reserved limited lots for their customers but both times i've parked there, i've never had an issue.

Kith Cafe is a quaint little cafe hidden along Robertson Quay. Stepping upon the the homely cafe, I sense a contentment of joy. I was not surprised to see many Caucasian patrons early in the morning, some enjoying breakfast before a day-long work while others just stopping by for a quick caffeine fix. I definitely belongs to the former group. Looking at the breakfast menu on the black chalk board, I wanted not one, but all of it! Pity there's only so much my petite stomach can take in.

Who needs a coffee to kick-start the day?  Not me. Vanilla Chai Tea ($4.50) will do  It is those smells that are very much filled with nostalgia. Cinnamon-infused vanilla tea was wonderful. I slurped up every drop of it.
A great start to a beautiful Friday. 
Toasties, scrambled eggs, butter and jam ($7.50). Breakfast has never been so beautiful than this. Homemade strawberry jam that came with the toast was excellent. Sweetness was just right and you can even see the entire strawberry pulp in the jam. I can't get enough of it! 

I really enjoyed the casual, laid-back atmosphere here as compared to the crowded Epicurious Cafe nearby. The staffs are really friendly and nice to chat with. If you are one of those white-collar workers who needs a good hearty breakfast, Kith Cafe may be your choice. Besides, they opened at 7 am!
For full review, read on here.

Service: Awesome!
Came here to get a spot to chill out under the sun. Me and my GF decided to sit outdoor where we can soak as much sun as possible.I had the Hot chocolate, while she had her pot of tea. I must say they manage to pull off a very good hot chocolate, not too much, not too less. In which I'm very impressed. I have had various hot chocolates, and i daresay, this manage to go into one of my favorites.
The staff was friendly and since we stayed there for some time getting lost in our chit chat, we even had a second round of drinks. I tried their Green Apple this time around and it was also very satisfying. 
Next time, I'm trying their sandwiches. 

At first we were wondering to go for Vanilla Café and Bar (but too bad it wasn’t open until 11am), Café Epicurious or Kith Café, after some price considerations, we decided to go for Kith Café instead.

Kith Café is very small and there were a lot of Caucasian patrons with their children when we visited it around 9 plus. However, the service staff and the design of the place with the menu written on the chalkboards created a very homely atmosphere. We felt at home and welcomed.

The guys at Kith Café seemed to be very busy, and there was this tall Chinese lady named Jane who seemed to be in charge here, making sure things run smoothly and at the same time she guides the younger members of the Café. I could hear here explaining to one of the younger waiter the on the table layout and making sure the cashier was manned at all times.

There is a section in the menu that changes daily under “Today We Have…” Other dishes include Toasties ($5.50), a Big Breakfast ($14), Pastries, Cakes etc.

I had the Honey Baked Ham + Pineapple + Cheddar Toasties for $5.50 and a regular Iced Mocha ($6.00)

The Honey Baked Ham, pineapple and cheddar are sandwiched between two slices of bread and toasted with a Toast Machine that pressed the two slices of bread together, sealing the edges. It was served with a cup of green apples with a sweet, milky sauce. I found it alright, bread was nicely toasted. Machines can’t go wrong as long as you know how to operate it. The honey flavour of the ham isn’t very obvious but otherwise it was alright.
The Iced Mocha was a pleasant surprise, I expected it to be some sort of coffee with chocolate syrup, but it came with ice cream and he syrup was quite generous, not to mention that I like the coffee too because it was fragrant. I am not a fond lover of coffee, this was alright.

Desmond had the Toasties with Tuna + Cheddar + Green Apple ($5.50). He felt that the breakfast was good and the three of us liked the pot of Chamomile + Marigold + Lemongrass Tea ($4.50), it was very fragrant. Apparently, they serve Gryphon Company Teas.

Yat Tai had the Big Breakfast for $14 which I didn’t try, looks alright to me, he doesn’t seemed to have any complaints about the food too.

End of the day, we enjoyed our breakfast here. Comparing this place with Café Epicurious and Broomerang nearby, I think I would still prefer Kith Café for the casual atmosphere.

P.S They charge Service Charge/GST for the food.

http://the4moose.blogspot.com/2010/04/breakfast-at-kith-cafe.html

Kith Cafe is a little unusual - there's no prominent signage outside, hence one can easily miss it if not for the crowd outside.It has a very simple & small set-up - the inside has only a small counter (with a small kitchen behind I think), a long table that sits approximately 6-8 with another 2 smaller ones directly opposite. The black board wall menu is the only "interior decor".

There are several makeshift tables & chairs outside the cafe, where the main crowd was. We decided to sit inside for the AC rather than busking in the sun like the others, Alas... it was a mistake (I'll tell u at the end of this).

There were only 4 staffs - 3 working behind the counter & 1 delivering the orders. The wait was longer than desired.

I ordered the Big Breakfast & a Cappuccino. The breakfast comes with bacon, a pan-fried halved tomato, 2 slices of toasted bread, scramble eggs & a bratwurst sausage. I love the bread - the bread is sliced thick enough to have the inside soft while it's crispy on the outside. It's simply delicious with just butter on it (wished they'd serve me more slices for free!) The eggs are well handled - balanced-moist without being over-soggy or too dry & lumpy. Coffee was aromatic & lastly, the sausage was crunchy & juicy. The spread looked minimal but it was filling. What a way to start a Sunday.

We left the cafe smelling of fried bacon which lasted till the evening (argh!) So my advise is to endure the heat & sit outside if u're planning to go somewhere else after.

Kith Cafe is a little cafe well hidden from sight. One wouldn't discover it unless you spend sometime walking along the Singapore River. The cafe is located among one of the few shop spaces at the Watermark, a private housing around the Mohammad Sultan area. When we walked towards the cafe, we find that the surrounding was like a little hidden haven within the city. There's the river and the grass patch beside it. It was quiet except for the little bustle that led us to Kith cafe.

Inside Kith Cafe, there are a couple of 4 seaters and a high long communal table for food and drinks. A chalkboard span across one of the walls that has their menu written with chalk. I liked the designs of the tables and benches inside the cafe that seemed to be stacks of wood that made them up. There are little tables and chairs laid outside to allow to mingle over their food and drinks. What I liked most are the grass patch outside the cafe, beside the river. It made the whole atmosphere so much more relaxing.

Kith Cafe's Big Breakfast (S$14) includes toasts, bratwurst, bacon, scrambled eggs and grilled tomato. We liked the bratwurst that taste good and not too oily. I wonder where they got the bread from! We love the toast for the soft and light texture.

Toasties (S$5.50) - I order a set of toasties that was filled with bacon, scrambled egg and cheddar. A bite into the toasties revealed the chewy cheddar with the moist scrambled eggs and the tasty bacon. Yummy!

Latte (S$3.80/glass)  - We ordered lattes to satisfy our caffeine needs to start the day. One more glass please!

Sssh ..... don't let anyone know this little cafe haven that we've discovered.

For more details and photos, see - http://4-the-love-of-food.blogspot.com/2010/01/kith-cafe-hidden-treasure-for-chilling.html

With such high ratings, this was the place for me to check out for some breakfast recently. Walking in, I liked the set-up right away of a quaint little cafe with tables built from plywood and a chalk board denoting the menu. (it does seem that there are a lot of cafes that are moving into this direction). Upon ordering, my food arrived shortly. I liked that despite being served in plastic cups, the drinks had a nice "kith cafe" sticker to it. Small things like that help to beautify everyday products. I ordered the corned beef sandwich. I liked the idea of the corn beef mixing with the coleslaw, which created a nice combination in the mouth. Unfortunately, the bread was a tad too hard and I suspect it may have outlived its shelf life. One of the key areas that the cafe needs to look into is the ventilation. I understand that the condominium may have some policy on ventiliation, but this may be an issue in the long run as some ladies may be a little more particular - as evident from another customer's feedback at the cafe.

I wonder what has happened to their ice-cream fridge, I was looking forward to trying out their unique flavours but all they've got are the basic flavours like french vanilla and chocolate! Is it a regular but not permanent fixture?

As the title suggests, it's a small cafe indeed, but something about the crew and the set-up makes it a pretty cosy place to be in. I was only there for a milkshake, my friend had an ice-cream, and we were satisfied enough - an escape from the scorching sun outside no less.

For pictures and prices, read on at http://thesimplestaphrodisiac.blogspot.com/2010/01/kith-cafe.html.