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(Cafe) L'etoile Cafe at Owen Road
Sunday, August 4, 2013

After I read about it on cafehopping Singapore's website , I have always wanted to check out this place. But it appears to be in a secluded corner (i.e. inaccessible) which was why it took me a while before I finally put plans into action.

And, the place is surprisingly not that inaccessible. about 7minutes walk from Farrer Park MRT station.

THE PLACE
Nice ambience. Even though the windows were wide open (with curtains) and the weather was scorching hot outside, the interior was pleasantly cooling. It was a peaceful place where patrons appears to be people who enjoy café just like you. Families and couples alike are spotted on many tables, doing their own reading and ipad-ing. People come here together but they generally don't really communicate with each other. Rather, they had a relaxing afternoon together doing their own stuff at the same table. And this explains why people are not rowdy and less loud in their conversations.

THE FOOD
I read about it at many sites that the food is not that good. True enough. My bagel was so hard I had a battle it out with my knife. My friend's breakfast set was really not that tasty too.

my friend's breakfast

my smoke salmon cream cheese bagel (below S$9) & Iced Mocha (the mocha was not that good too) - S$5.90

A pot of 'Nymph of the Nile' tea - S$5.90

The tea was quite good.

THE MENU

OVERALL
The minus point about the food is not going to keep me away from the place. But I will probably do away with food and enjoy time there over some pot of tea.

THE LOCATION
160 Owen Road, Singapore 218953
http://www.letoile.com.sg

Exit D go straight, turn left at first turn (at Owen Road; you will see the road name). Go to end of street. The café is at the corner on your right hand side, about 3 - 4 minutes stroll.