Riders Cafe

Blackstone sounds like the name of a race horse but it really is the name of *the* egg benedict dish at Riders, which is a must-try. A very well sorted concert of sweet, sour and savory informs the magnificence of this egg dish that is served under the Breakfast menu lasting till 3pm. At the current price, it is more than worth the other so-called breakfast places like P.S. Cafe (an absolute swindle) and Jones The Grocer (nice but pretentious). The sour dough bread with bacon topped with two eggs benedict, well poached, is an appetite-whetting and wholly satisfying meal that suits breakfast or brunch. Also, check out 'The Usual' - an american-styled breakfast dish that equally satisfies.

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After hearing on the wind mention of the Riders Cafe legendary brunch, the opportunity finally presented itself in the form a big Sunday brunch out with friends. 

The first thing to say about Riders is that it is certainly out of the way, way down off Bukit Timah Rd, down the Fairways and next to the Saddle Club, you can actually see horses riding past the front entrance of the restaurant. It really feels a world away from the hustle and bustle of the city. 

Situated in a gorgeous old colonial-style building, the setting is perfect for brunch... There is outdoor seating but effectively the entire cafe is opened up, so there's great lighting, and lots of ventilation by fans, but no air-conditioning. Surprisingly however, it's really quite cool, to my relief. 

Anyway with a rumbling tummy, I eargerly sat down and began examining the menu...First things first, drink! A latte for waking up, a bloody mary because it's brunch, and a glass of their sparkling wine...because why not?

I probably shouldn't go into detail about the drinks and honestly, I was not that impressed. While the latte was decent and the bloody mary was pretty good, a second and third one ordered by friends showed real inconsistency. The sparkling wine itself was unpleasant (I ended up mixing in my lime cooler to make it more drinkable). 

The food, however, is definitely worthy of writing about. The menu was a brunch paradise and it took me over 10 minutess just to decide. Mercifully, with a table of 6, I knew I was going to get to try more than one item. :-) Hazar! Below are what we considered to be the top 4 picks.... 

First is 'The Usual' - Eggs, Smoked Bacon, Breakfast Banger, Mushrooms, Grilled Tomato and Sourdough. The staple breakfast... Well sized, with a thick fried egg served on an even thicker slice of buttery brioche. Nice. 

For a slightly alternative brunch, we ordered the Soft-Shell Crab Benedict with Poached Eggs, Spinach and Tomato. Again a hearty portion, with the crisp saltiness of the crab cutting right through the soft and buttery eggs and brioche. A wonderfully textured dish.......

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Here you go for the view of the beautiful horses and cafe!http://phuachiuyen.blogspot.com/2012/03/riders-cafe-changi-airport-expo.html

Very good hidden find. I really love the horses! As for the food, the pancakes were good. Try it! The location is not very accessible though, so driving there would help. Otherwise, get a cab. It's worth the money for the awesome scenery!

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Completely forgot about blogging about the visit to Riders Cafe last year on 19 June 2011 until I was arranging my photo collection when I saw I missed it out. I shouldn't because it is one of the best brunch places in Singapore and I have to get it out! Situated beside the Bukit Timah Saddle Club, it is aptly named and has a really unique view because you get to see horses!

The place itself is very popular on weekends, with good reason. Better make a reservation if you want to get a place, or be prepared to wait up to 45 mins for a table! You could go take a stroll around and see the horses while waiting though. The decor is very European styled, white brick walls and black spinning fans.

Can't exactly remember what I had, it was probably the Full English breakfast. It was really really good, up till now I think it's one of the best brunches I've had. The smoked salmon eggs ben was good too but not as fabulous as Choupinette's.

I would give it 2 thumbs up if possible! If you are wondering where to go for brunch next weekend, be sure to bump this up to the top of your list! I shall also make plans to return there soon :)

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When it comes to inconvenience, Rider’s Cafe puts Privé Bakery to shame.

Tucked away snugly at Bukit Timah Saddle Club off Eng Neo Road, one does not simply navigate here by foot. And whilst schlepping  your way to Rider’s Cafe is not impossible, we can only assure you the hike is not going to be graceful. So, be obedient and grab your car keys along.

However, the result of your diligence is impeccably rewarding. Be greeted by the tranquility of lush vegetation, whereby horses and ponies complemented the cosy, sun-drenched surroundings with their quiet presence. The experience of being so close to nature is simply therapeutic, if you don’t mind the smell.

Walking off the pathway into the cafe, the cool and calm background is instantaneously replaced by the hearty crowd merry-making on a regular weekend. This casual-chic colonial terrace may lack air-conditioning, but the couple of whirling fans do a pretty good job beating the heat, and no one’s complaining. Likewise, the nosh in this hideaway packs enough horsepower to put most competitors on stranglehold.

Hint: Let’s just say we wished reservations is as easy as placing packet tissues on the tables.

WE ORDERED:





1. Blackstone Benedict, 15++:

Our eggs benedict came elaborately neat with a pair of perfectly poached eggs glistening in their delicateness. The sunshine-coloured hollandaise sauce that spilled over the eggs had a hint of sourness to lift the flavours, and we were not afraid to admit this was the best we had ever come across. The fondue of lush yolk oozed uncontrollably from the slippery whites, in which we unceremoniously dab our bread upon to save every drip of the cholesterol. Even the greens were not spared.

Enough said.

2. Smoked salmon and scrambled eggs, 14++:

Eggs diehards will not share this dish with anyone, and we are not surprised. The semi-molten, unctuous scrambled eggs that cuddled on the buttered sourdough melted unreservedly in our mouths and glided effortlessly down the throat. The gastronomical pleasure of the creamy eggs was further elevated by the slivers of smoked salmon swimming within, thus lending a further salty dimension. Nevertheless, decadence was brought to another level with a mash of avocado lurking beneath the pile of eggs, which we thought teamed up very uniquely with the eggs.

3. French Toasts with burnt bananas and smoked bacon, 14++:

Our pillowy-soft french toasts teamed with burnt bananas and smoked bacon was a clear winner. The thin, yielding shell of burnt sugar on the banana halves gave a satisfying crunch as we sank our teeth into the ripe fruit. The golden toasts were oh-so-comforting, less the greasiness. And though we doused the pool of maple syrup upon them, it did not drown the light fragrance of the egg batter at all. Moreover, the slices of crisp baconbridged a harmony between the sweet and savoury flavours. We’re sold.

It’s almost too easy to pass this spot up in favour of something at a more convenient locale, but that would be a mistake. Although the crew were cutely inexperienced, their sincerity shined through their smiles and we were contented. With awesome brunch like these, Rider’s Cafe could easily be the top brunch spot in Singapore.

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Many said that we can see the horse when we visit riders cafe, however we didnt manage to see any. Okay back to the food, to me, the food was normal. I personally prefer Hatched or House @ Dempsey's brunch. Riders cafe can be pretty warm in the noon as there's no wind and its an open space dining cafe.. 

We forgot about making reservations, arrived at 2.30pm on a lazy Saturday afternoon.

We were told that we needed to wait for about 20 mins for a table. In less than 5 mins, staff managed to get us a table. We got a table with a cool view of the horses – perfect.

Ordered ‘The Usual’, Soft-shell Crab Benedict, & Poached Eggs with Tomatoes & Cream Corn Polenta.

Food was delicious, company I had were great, quiet ambience that was perfect for relaxing & soft chatter, then some babies decided to break the silence.

Depending on one's luck, you might encounter the perfect or not so perfect ambience.

Food-wise, delicious!

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the place could be quite hard to locate, but with a few U-turns, one eagle-eyed passenger and a patient driver, we were happily nestled in the waiting area at rider's cafe within 15 minutes. plush sofas aside, service was excruciatingly slow. We were asked for our names and contacts only after 20 minutes of waiting, only to be told we had to wait for another 30-45 minutes for a seat. Add another 15 minutes for food to arrive, that will sum up to a glorious 1hr20minutes to chow time. Lesson learnt: make a reservation in advance, as advanced as possible.

We read rave reviews about the egg benedict and pancakes, but sadly, the lady informed us that the menu changed since last September. Oh wells. Guess I would have to stick to Strictly Pancakes for my pancake fix. 

We ordered the sourdough bread with poached eggs, smoked salmon, avocado, asparagus, cheese fluffs & wild rocket and "the usual" which consisted of sourdough bread, bacon, breakfast bangers, mushrooms, scrambled eggs, wild rocket and melted tomato.

My partner ordered "The Usual" because of the large variety involved(= value for money) and boy he was not disappointed. The serving of mushrooms was generous and done just right. There is nothing to rave about the scrambled eggs that was nestled atop the rock-hard bread.(Further furtive glances alerted him to the charred undersides of the slices of bread at neighbouring tables. Oh-oh). He liked his scrambled eggs a lil' bit on the runny side and this was a disappointment for him.

The poached egg atop my sourdough bread was god send though. With herbs delicately sprinkled atop the tousled egg white, my partner was in food bliss when the yolk exploded delightfully in his mouth as he popped the whole egg in. 

We were filled after brunch. Service (It's either they are too much of a greenhorn or they look dreamy while serving you) leaves much to be desired though. We might go back to try other brunch items another day, or even lunch since it looked promising, but we will remember to make a way ahead reservation (;

Today, for the 3rd time in a fortnight, I had egg's benedict again. Although it is one of my favourite breakfast items, I think I have had an overdose for now. 

We were unable to get a reservation, so crawled up at 8am to avoid the queues. Service was quick and there was not much of a crowd when we reached at 9am. 

I tried the Smoked bacon and roasted tomatoes with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce on sourdough bread ($14), while friend tried something they called "The Usual" (it is actually what I had, plus a sausage) ($16). 

Overall, the food was great. Loved the bacon! 

The Rider's cafe Egg's benedict was unique in the sense that this was the first time I have had eggs served on sour dough bread instead of normal muffin. You will like the eggs benny here if you enjoy a jolt of sourness in the morning! 

On top of the sour dough bread, the roasted tomatoes made the entire taste even more sour. There was still a tinge of vinegar left in the poached eggs, although I may be wrong. Or could it be the sour dough and tomatoes' infusing into the egg?? 

Drinks-wise, we had a Cafe Latte and a Mocha float (something like affogato with espresso, but you have the ice cream with iced mocha instead). Can't remember the price.

Could see some coffee powder residues in my latte, but I was fine with that. The coffee was strong, and great! The mocha float was delightful for the hot sunny morning! 

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Tucked away at Bukit Timah Saddle Club, Rider’s Café is open to public. If you’re lucky, you’ll see horses walking around. The restaurant is very secluded and there’s no sign of urbanisation up there. In fact, there isn’t even any public transport which will bring you up the hill. Driving or hiring a taxi is a must. Or perhaps, riding a horse would do the trick.

So anyway, this café is a good choice for brunch. I happen to be one of those who enjoys breakfast food more than lunch or dinner, so I was really excited about dining at Rider’s Café!

The ambiance was lovely. Although there’s no air conditioning, the café was airy enough and surrounded by greenery. However i discounted the ambiance still, because i like air con.

my order:

Sourdough, avocado, smoked salmon, poached eggs, rocket and asparagus. I loved everything! Except that I’ll prefer scrambled eggs. (i think it was $14++)

This restaurant is a good choice for breakfast/ brunch. On weekdays, they are usually full. Therefore, reservations should be made a few days ahead to prevent disappointment. I’m not sure about lunch or dinner at Rider’s but anyway I have no intention to try them out. I’ll be back again for brunch though.