After all, the main star of any cafe should be the food, enough daydreaming it’s time to dive in. Perhaps, I was swooning over the decor and aesthetic of the place a little too much. There I was on a Tuesday evening, basking in those sage green tiles that reminded a little too much of the fire king jadeite cups in Wong Kar Wai’s masterpiece, ‘In The Mood For Love’. They do seem to have the ‘cafe thing’ down. If you must know, Neptune exists in the same orbit as Apollo Coffee Bar, Lunar Coffee Brewers, and the likes of Atlas Coffeehouse. To add to that, the cafe was decked out in a calming sage green that is very in vogue with soft glowing orbs to make your pan for Instagram all the better.Įven as much as I try to resist, I see a snaking queue and my Singaporean sensibilities are inevitably piqued. It is situated in the very trendy streets of Katong, where açaí, cold brew, and sourdough abound. We can already imagine the queues forming for it like they do at Atlas or Apollo.There is no frenzy like hordes that gather at the opening of a new cafe. Similarly, you can find Flat Whites at S$5.40, Lattes S$5.40 and the unique Toffee Latte costs S$6.40.Ītlas hasn’t disappointed with their openings so far, and Neptune might be a new popular café in the East even though Katong is already crowded. The café’s offering starts as low as Espressos at S$3.80 and a Long Black at S$4.80. Photo: rich cream sauce coats over the tagliatelle, and a lavish heap of butter shrimp and panko finishes the dish in style.Īnd like with all other cafés, they offer a wide range of coffees at Neptune as well. However, for those that love to eat pastas at every café - Neptune offers a branch exclusive Shrimp Scampi (S$21.90). This is one for sharing - or the big eaters. Photo: their Neptuna is an open face baguette toast featuring a sexy layer of cheese blanketing over a blend of tuna mayo and San Marzano tomato jam. If you need something more filling, the sourdough toast and its umami toppings of chili crab meat, scrambled eggs and grilled chorizo will hit the spot. It’s Neptune’s more local twist on a café classic. Photo: that, their beautifully-plated Chili Crab & Chorizo (S$22.50) is another popular choice. For those who like a splash of sweetness on their scones, the honey mascarpone or yuzu jam will be perfect for them.įor some refreshing seafood flavour, there’s also a unique condiment of cold shrimp & salmon in dill sauce. It comes in a platter named ).īig in Japan (S$16.90) is a hearty platter featuring three sizeable grana panado scones. Photo: example, one of their most popular items at Neptune isn’t something commonly seen in cafes - scones. However, there’s a touch more of Japanese elements incorporated into some of their creations. When it comes to food at Neptune, it’s the typical café fare their siblings are popular for. Café hoppers will love the ample sunlight and the white-green-earth combo which makes for nice OOTDs. Photo: stands out from the rest with a hint of more rustic vibes, with emerald-tiled walls and green window frames. Neptune’s space is very reminiscent of the other cafes in the group, with chic modern minimalist decor and bright daylight form the tall windows. Neptune is the latest in their line of cafés. Photo: you don’t already know, the group running Atlas Coffeehouse are the masterminds behind Apollo, Columbus and Lunar. Is this what the East Coast Plan entails? Cos we’re all for it. Neptune is a new café concept from the popular Atlas Coffeehouse group of cafés that just opened in the ever-popular Katong area.
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