I haven't been blogging for a really long while, and I suppose it took a food trail by my friends as well as the opening of a new cafe - Coast and Company, to get me blogging again. Coast and Company is the newest addition to the cafe scene in the east, a collaboration between Papa Pahleta and Coast Cycles, and the first thing that came to my mind - "Will this be a concept similar to Wheeler's Yard?" The answer? Although there is a bicycle workshop on site, it's definitely not as chic as Wheeler's, but the concept of having a coffee joint next to a bicycle workshop is definitely practical. You can actually pay for your bicycle to be maintained while enjoying a cuppa at the same time, in air-conditioned comfort. The coffee, from Papa Pahleta, the same people behind Chye Seng Huat, is definitely something to go for anyway. The inclusion of bicycle racks is also practical as there is limited legal parking available without causing obstruction to the residents in the somewhat sleepy neighbourhood. Therefore, both residents and cafe hoppers alike can take advantage of this cheap and healthy form of transport.
Just my luck to have a "cycle" in the frame, but no, they don't sell motorcycles.
Lyssa Zampa, already seen at this new joint!
I'm expecting this cafe to fill up quite a bit over time, as more people learn about it through social media and word-of-mouth, and you'll probably end up like this moth, waiting outside and peering into the cafe in hope of a seat. There is no outdoor seating as of now, but there are some air-conditioned recess areas within the cafe. I estimate that the cafe can seat about 25-30 people at once, so do head down early if you're going to be there on a weekend or public holiday. I went down in the afternoon so I gave their food a miss, but went for teatime instead. They serve a variety of cakes, cookies, muffins and even traditional ang ku kuehs and nine-layer kueh (九层糕).
Blueberry Cheesecake
The blueberry cheesecake that I had was delicious, and to my delight, there were fresh blueberries on top. The cake was sufficiently sweet and the cheese wasn't too overpowering. It also wasn't too heavy that it would be difficult to finish one in a sitting. The cookie crust was also soft and just crunchy enough to satisfy cheesecake lovers.
Flat White and Latte
Coffee from Papa Pahleta - What more can you ask for? Definitely saves you the time from travelling down all the way to Chye Seng Huat or Loysel's Toy if you stay in the East, and for now, ensures you a good cuppa in a quiet environment with friendly service. They do serve their hand brews here as well, if you prefer that to pressured coffee. Check out more drinks that are available in the menus below.
Overall I enjoyed my time at Coast very much, given its spaciousness and minimalist architecture. The coffee is undoubtedly excellent, and the pastries are decent too. As of now the food menu is pretty limited, but I expect this to expand over time. Definitely coming back here in the near future.
Expect to Pay: $10-20
Coast and Company
54 Siglap Road
Singapore 456176
