Need a break from the usual themed cafes? It’s time to sit back and relax over speciality coffee and unpretentious food at Main Street Commissary, a hidden cafe with a mini gallery in Little India.
A collaboration between a creative agency and Melbourne-inspired cafe Bearded Bella, Main Street Commissary describes itself as a “super chill cafe in the heart of Little India at 81 Rowell Road, serving up great coffee & delicious food at affordable prices“. True enough, the minimalist, no-frills interior, wooden furniture, and overall chill vibes speak for themselves.
The All Day Brekkie boasts an extensive selection of open-faced toasts, sandwiches, and croissants. First-timers can go for the bestselling Sriracha Chicken Brioche (S$11.50) or the Avocado Toast (S$12.50).
Why not try the elevated version of a breakfast staple we all know and love — the locally-inspired Kaya French Toast (S$8.50) comprising soft-boiled eggs and fluffy brioche French toast with butter, kaya, pandan cream, and coconut chips?
The Truffle-Maker (S$11.50), black truffle egg mayo on a flaky croissant, is also a hot favourite. But if you’re completely spoilt for choice, the Breakfast of Champions (S$16.50) — sourdough toast, scrambled eggs, roasted mushrooms, hashbrowns, greens, and pork sausage — will not let you down.
On a healthy kick? Available from 11am onwards is the Salmon Rice Bowl (S$16.50), which consists of pan-fried salmon with pico de gallo, kimchi, purple cabbage, and an onsen egg.
If you’re in the mood to treat yourself, however, the Lasagna Roll Ups (S$15.50), an indulgent combination of rich beef sauce, bechamel, and cheese, as well as the Salmon Cream Pasta (S$17), which is topped with a whole pan-fried salmon, will do just nicely.
Those swinging by for tea can take their pick from a rotating menu of pastries and desserts, which include the likes of Banoffee Pie (S$7.50), NY-Style Chocolate Chip Cookies (S$3.50), and Hojicha Mousse Cake. Honestly, everything sounds way too enticing.
Aside from the usual coffee offerings, Main Street Commissary is perhaps best known for cold brew coffee and tea. Take home a sleek glass bottle or two of Cold Brew (from S$5.50 for Black), or unwind over a maple-infused macchiato cream-topped Cold Brew Macchiato (from S$6.50).
The baristas also make a mean Spanish Latte (S$6.50), otherwise known as a café con leche, a sweet espresso-based coffee with both regular and condensed milk.
As mentioned previously, the cafe also functions as a “curatorial art space” showcasing different contemporary artists from photographers to poets to tattoo artists.
From now till 30 November 2022, the gallery will be featuring the works of Sze, a local stick and poke tattoo artist from Wild Paw Tattoo — perhaps you might gain some inspiration for your first (or next) tattoo as you enjoy brunch with a view!
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