Discovered Scrumptious! based on the Top 10 Hidden Finds list on the HGW mainpage and well chuffed about this find.

Scrumptious has become my favourite hangout place during the weekends. A gem like this place really stands out in a place as scruffy as Turf City which has developed into a real activity hub of sorts for adults and kids. For one, the cafe is the perfect place for families / parents to lounge around while waiting for their kids parked at the nearby activity classes. On any given day you’ll find families and parents lounging around, waiting for their kids finishing up their taekwondo/art/etc classes. Just last Saturday I had a great time listening in on the (free) story telling session which the cafe organized (sessions at 1pm, 2 pm and 3pm - not sure if its on a weekly basis though). Even with a strong family attendance, I never feel overwhelmed or out of place like I do in a place like Globetrotters for example.

Cannot agree more on the excellent coffee which Scrumptious serves - I dare say this place is now top on my list in terms of a good cuppa. Using Grinders, their milk based coffees (lattes, cappucinos etc) are extremely well executed - bravo to them (check out the restuarant photos posted by HGW). I usually order the burger, Scrumptious fry up or a pasta dish whenever I am there. All competent, and the emphasis is definitely on fresh ingredients. I’m not a big muffin fan but after trying out their muffins I am a convert. One should definitely check out their first-rate muffins - no essence, all fresh fruit - their banana and blackberry ones are real winners in my books. Also like their waffles.

I love how I can get my bi-weekly mani/pedi done there (comes with a free cuppa too!) while the boyfriend enjoys his brunch / cuppa while surfing the internet or while reading the papers in the main cafe area. That way, everyone is happy. The mani/pedi area is at the back of the cafe which boasts a great view of the greenery outside (how many nail salons can boast such a relaxing view?!) plus the cafe is well-stocked with the latest magazines and journals. The nail area sits just two so you get a great relaxing experience very unlike what you will find in one of the chain nail bars. Yummy Mummies should defintiely take note!

With the competent homemade food, excellent coffee, easy and relaxed feel, I am well pleased with this find. With ample parking as well, this place just makes the perfect weekend chillout joint.

This place used to be a favorite hunt of my wife and I. Its just a short drive from the city and the parking is free...and the foods were pretty decent.

But my trip there today was a total disaster.

We ordered the Sausage with potato rosti and the bread basket.
The waitress came back shortly to inform us that they ran out of sausage and rosti. Its only 10.30 in the morning and they are already out of sausage & rosti. Ok.. no problem. I changed my order for a Scrumptious burger.

When the waiter served the muffins from the bread basket order, I thought they made a mistake and served me cupcakes instead because the muffins were much smaller than what they used to be. The only reply I got from the waiter was "Oh... boss says its COST CUTTING". The muffins tasted plain and cold.

Thats not the only bad news he brought, they also ran out of croissants?! The folks in adjacent tables gotten their croissant orders but the cafe just ran out when they took my order.

Just did not have the mood to finish this meal so I paid for the 'muffin' and drinks and left.
Sadly, thats not the end of my disastrous meal....I found some stubborn stains on the coffee cup. GROSS!

Definitely not coming back here again...

Clearly most of the reviewers here have never been to a cafe with ambience.
For the uneducated here is the dictionary meaning...

"n.The special atmosphere or mood created by a particular environment"

Now the average for the ambience of this place is 7 if I'm not mistaken. So, there I go thinking...nice place to chill on Saturday morning have a read of the paper enjoy a "highly recommended" coffee.

No one mentioned the kiddie slide or the Kiddie chairs or the three screaming babies with parents blissfully ignoring them...it's a day care centre people with a coffee shop attached. BE WARNED!!!!!
P.S. The takeaway coffee for the taxi ride to Holland village was nice.

Have been to Scrumptious many, many times. The food is average, it appeals to my kids palate and therefore, may not be gourmet.

The best I have tried so far is the poached eggs which was very nice. Their selection of herbal teas is also good. The kids loves the macaroni bolognese and milkshakes of course.

The big draw is the play area though. Kids like it and it will give mum and dad or mum and friends some relaxed time. Mind though that if it's raining, it becomes quite busy. Weekend mornings are packed but I have also been on a Saturday afternoon and it was almost empty! Would still recommend it though for good service and ok food with average prices.

This cafe is few doors away from my workplace, so I've dined here a few times. Within its confines is also a manicure corner and a kids' area whose harsh lighting sits at odds with the rest of the interior. Promotions are listed on chalkboards and mirrors around the place and there are magazines for browsing.

On to the food now, which I think is a tad pricey. There are no extra charges though. The omelette (~$13) is alright; it's not watery, salty, stale, but it's not particularly outstanding either. It comes with toast and mushrooms.

The vegetarian lasagne (~$16) is weak on flavours other than the cheese and pasta, but it's to be expected when there's no tomato base. It's stuffed with zucchini, mushrooms and spinach. Rocket salad on the side never fails to brighten my day though.

The chorizo aglio olio (~$14) is actually quite nice. You get planty of slices of robust-tasting sausage under a small bed of leaves, the spaghetti leaves a little oil on the dish and the garlic isn't too pungent.

You can opt to have your sandwiches made with ciabatta or brown bread. The mozarella & mushroom variant ($9) comes stuffed with spinach, and the taste of the mushrooms is much stronger than the hot cheese. Crisps are served on the side, and they are the supermarket variety.

They have several flavours of New Zealand Natural ice-cream available, but as for desserts, the banoffee pudding (which I was surprised to find and looking forward to trying) was a letdown. It calls to mind a microwaved (but moist) banana cake swimming in toffee sauce and topped with ice-cream...not quite the concoction, copied to death from The Hungry Monk, I recall it to be. If you ever need a sugar rush though, it's all yours for $7.50.

The malt waffles are touted as one of their specialities. $10.80 gets you 4 of the fluffy coaster-sized creations, dusted with castor sugar and served with strawberries and tinned peach slices, but the single scoop of ice-cream isn't enough to go around!

I'll still return to this place when I want some variety. Service is still attentive and helpful, and food got to me quickly enough. It feels rather generic, however, like lots of mid-priced cafes that dot the island. At least it doesn't seem pretentious, and serves honest fayre. Hold back your expectations, and you won't likely walk away unhappy.