You probably recognise Rise Bakehouse for their aesthetically pleasing bakes and drinks, and we’re happy to share that they have a third outlet in Chinatown! Called Rise Bakehouse Heritage, this space pays homage to the rich history of the area.
Nostalgic Interior
The space almost perfectly recreates the vibes of an old-school Singapore coffeeshop with modern touches.
From the patterned tiles to the wooden furniture and marble tables, it felt like we were teleported to 1960s Singapore.
The front counter is also decorated with trinkets like retro telephones, biscuit tins and more.
There’s even a corner where you can write and mail letters to yourself or your friends!
Rise Bakehouse Heritage Menu
Aside from their usual signatures, there are a few outlet-exclusive menu items that feature Singaporean flavours.
For mains, they have Curry Mayo Fish & Chips ($20.90) and Soft Shell Chilli Crab Rigatoni ($20.90). The sides include the Singaporean Chicken Satay ($15.90) and Salted Egg Chicken Karaage ($14.90), which are good for sharing!
Their dessert selection is extensive, with cakes like Kaya Pistachio ($9.20), Honey Pear Chrysanthemum ($9.20) and Kopi Tiramisu ($8.80), or you can try the Sticky Nian Gao Waffles ($17.90) with any of their housemade gelatos.
There’s a dedicated Made In Singapore drink menu, with options like Black Sesame Peanut Cream Latte ($9) and Chinatown Yuan Yang ($8)!
Mains
The Curry Mayo Fish & Chips were well-executed, featuring a crunchy batter but juicy, flaky fish.
Their homemade curry mayo made the dish stand out with its strong curry fragrance and spice, which paired great with the fried items!
The Soft Shell Crab Rigatoni had a whole fried soft shell crab on top and was piled with crab meat sauce.
This might be too spicy for some, but we appreciated the kick! It was one of the better renditions of chilli crab we’ve had so far.
Drinks
A unique drink is the Singapore Latte ($6), which is topped with salt and pepper. The pepper added a subtle fragrance with every sip but didn’t overwhelm the coffee.
Despite using condensed milk and gula melaka, it wasn’t too sweet. We also liked how it was served in a traditional coffee cup – a nice touch!
Their Made In Singapore drinks are super photoworthy, starting with the Pandan Matcha Cloud Latte ($9). It tasted like kueh in a drink, with a pandan aroma and creamy coconut milk.
The Milo Mocha Gao ($9) was another easy favourite! The roasted coffee balanced the sweet and chocolate-y Milo to create an upgraded version of your usual Milo peng.
It even came with a cream biscuit to dip into the cream topping, which reminded us of childhood breakfasts.
Cafe In Chinatown
Rise Bakehouse Heritage outdid itself with a well-themed interior and hearty menu that paid homage to Singaporean flavours! We think it makes for a perfect pitstop to the Chinatown and Maxwell area.
Check out more cafes in Singapore:
- Tina’s Cafe: Cafe In Everton Park With Familiar Favorites Like Homemade Kaya Toast and Nasi Lemak
- Borderless Coffee Co: Cafe Located On The 2nd Floor in Tanjong Pagar with $4 Sticky Date Pudding
- Vernacular Coffee: Minimalist Cafe In Mountbatten With Specialty Coffees, Pengat Pisang French Toast
Rise Bakehouse Heritage
273 & 275 South Bridge Road
Singapore 058822
Mon to Thu: 11:30am-8:30pm
Fri to Sun: 11:30am-10:30pm
*This article is based on a media-tasting event, but all opinions expressed about the food are entirely our own.
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