Corduroy and Finch
Corduroy and Finch
779 Bukit Timah Road (Near Sixth Avenue)
Singapore 269758
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Ratings: 6.5/10
Café Latte
Set in the corner of Sixth Avenue, Corduroy and Finch is a continental European upmarket deli-cafe. Besides serving food, this restaurant also has a walk-in wine cellar and a food aquarium.
What I love most about my Corduroy and Finch experience is the chic decor of the place - a predominantly wood decor that is complemented by tall glass panels that allows in ample of light into the restaurant. The place exudes a laid-back atmosphere with a modern touch to it, making it a comfortable place to laze the afternoon away.
Afternoon tea, selection of patries and sandwiches, $15
In terms of food, there were hits and misses. The sandwiches that came along in for the afternoon tea selection of pastries and sandwiches tasted decent. The cookies, on the other hand, were a delightful addition to the afternoon tea. Tasty and crunchy, I love them so much that I was so tempted to grab a packet of these cookies on my way out.
Corduroy’s Cheese Cake - S$5.50
I also tried the Corduroy’s Cheese Cake and the Grand Cru Chocolate Carre. The Corduroy’s Cheese Cake was delicious. Glazed with berries, there was a lingering lovely taste of cheese on each bite. The most sinful treat of the day has to be the Grand Cru Chocolate Carre. I was hit by the divinely taste of chocolate on my first bite. Each subsequent bite was filled with thick and smooth taste of the chocolate. The sweetness of the cake was also just right, not overwhelmingly sweet as one might expect of a cake that has three different textures of chocolate in it. It is a definite must-try for chocolate lovers.
Perhaps I did have a higher expectation on the quality of food at Cordoroy and Finch before stepping into the restaurant, considering that it does have the help of the German chef Ralf Spika, who has two Michelin stars to his name. The only things that had gotten me raving about the place was the cookies, the Grand Cru Chocolate Carre and its decor. As for the rest of the food that I had tried, they were mostly decent but forgettable.
However, I will definitely be going back to Cordoroy and Finch again, simply because the décor of the place has totally bought me over - the laid-back atmosphere that is perfectly integrated into the "shopping area" within the restaurant. I am a sucker for restaurants that have a chic decor and ample of natural lighting. This sort of décor always makes me feel like relaxing my afternoon away while watching the world goes by with a good book in hand. I supposed I would definitely be back again to try the breakfast, as I am sure the place will have that perfect breakfast feeling that I am absolutely love.
