Advance 18th dinner // Criollo cocoa cafe
Sunday was definitely a pleasant day for me as both Bf and I have our couple time together to celebrate our advance 18th Monthsary. WOW, we are 18th month old already! Time definitely pass very fast. So glad to be able to spend my weekend with him even though we see each other for 48 hours, we never and never get sick with one another and he loves my company alot. Of course I DO TOO!
Just before he left the house in the morning, we went to Group on to search for nice and cheap deal to dine in for our dinner and guess what? We came across to this deal from Criollo Cocoa which sells $15 for a price of $30 worth of food/ drinks. We being the greedy one, opted for the $30 deal and we received $60 worth of cash. Means we can get $60 worth of food and drinks from their menu. Sounds like a good plan yeah?
Criollo Cocoa was located at Orchard getaway, a small little cafe which was situated in one corner. It was quite empty when we reached there at 5pm. Cafe is spacious and there are tables by the window that are perfect for people-watching. We were lucky enough to get seat near the window!
Extensive menu they have and the price was tad expensive comparing to those cafes that I have patron. Couldn't blame as it was held in Orchard, furthermore a place where many ATAS people would dine and shop about.
As the café named after a cocoa bean, the signature dish and drink made from chocolate. The Dark Hot Chocolate ($6.50) is a must try. It tasted thick, rich and creamy chocolate flavour. Not only that, Bf added in caramel to sweeten the whole beverage. Well balance in term of sweetness, however the latte art is just cute and refreshing. Just look at the TEDDY BEAR!!! How could one resist it man!
I ordered the Chocolate freeze ($7.80) and really love how it taste although the ice numb my gum alot and I found it hard to suck the drink by using a thin straw. No offence but maybe they should change the size of the straw or else I will be sucking up the air instead.
Truffle fries ( $8.90)
I was disappointed at the sight of their truffle fries. It looks bland and seemed tasteless to me but once I picked one and savour it, it totally changed the concept of how I felt earlier on. As one saying that 'do not judge the book by its cover". Its true that the things that you see is not what you expect. Anyway, this truffle fries is tasty!
The big breakfast ($19.90)
Scrambled eggs, bacon, chicken sausage, baked beans, grilled tomato, sautéed mushrooms, pommes noisettes and buttered toast
I feel they have over-priced this big breakfast. How could a chicken sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs and a few more items cost so much? I don't remember having almost $20 for a big breakfast. My max budget is roughly $16! But since I have the cash voucher to go, I shall be generous in ordering.
From the meat lovers selection, BF sampled the Mixed Grilled Platter ($19.90). The mixed grilled consist of grilled chicken, bacon, chorizo sausage, served with fries and salsa sauce. The grilled chicken and bacon is tender and succulent, while the bacon is on the salty side. They even have truffle fries for their side! MY OH MY, I felt like a potato woman that day. Have been feeding myself too much of potato. Calories intake ah!!
Criollo Cocoa Cafe
Orchard Gateway, #02-01
Tel: +65 6702 6568
Bf was well prepared enough to bring his bagpack along so that we can spend more time together before he returns back to Tekong for his intensive 19 days of stay in camp. We spent rest of the time shopping together as I shopped mine, he patiently waited for me and gave in lots of advice, ensuring that the apparel will look good on me.
Thanks for the mini celebration although we don't really get to celebrate together on the actual day. But time like this spent is already good enough for me! No high expectation but learn to feel contented easily (:
Happy 18th month for today and LOVE YOU ALOT.
Till then.
