Many success stories begin with those who dare to wander. Chara Lum did exactly that when she took a gap year in 2009 to just revel in the surroundings of Australia, slowly honing in on her ability to whisk creative wonders for friends to enjoy. The sheer pleasure of serving others caused her to embark on a mission to build a career in culinary arts, starting with an education at the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu Paris. Upon achieving her goal to master the art of pastry making, Ciel Patisserie was born in hopes of sharing her passion with the rest...

Long before the spontaneous expansion of bakeries everywhere was Bakerzin, a Singapore-grown chain of cake shops that cater to those lusting after gourmet cakes at an affordable price. Previously named Baker’s Inn, this cake shop began as a humble patisserie back in 1998 that managed wholesale orders of baked goods to hotels and restaurants. Now, it has evolved into a boutique café with a chain of nine outlets around Singapore, and five in Jakarta.With a steady success rate spanning over almost two decades, we delve further into what Bakerzin has to offer. Regulars of the café make it a habit...

When a small, inconspicuous shop opened up along Jalan Pisang, passersby would gawk in awe at the consistent queue that curved around the block, wondering what the fluff was all about. Four years later, Fluff Bakery is as popular as ever.Most commonly known for their cupcakes, Fluff Bakery - started by baker Nursyazanna Syaira as a hobby cum success story – serves wickedly good baked goods that has amassed a cult following in Singapore. Fluff’s cupcake selection includes the likes of Salted Caramel, Nutella Red Velvet, Crème Brulee, and Triple Milo. While all the above might sound like your regular...

Craving an art attack that’s worth biting into? Sugar Lips Singapore brings to the table desserts that will invoke a visual combustion to appeal to the sweet-toothed, foodporn hashtagging demographic. In short, Sugar Lips is a wacky, messy place where food meets fun.With an explosion of paints engulfing the walls in drips of colors, the entrance to Sugar Lips alone is a telltale sign of vibrant things to come. Churning up consistently flamboyant feasts for the eyes, Sugar Lips is a dessert parlour along the bustle of Orchard Road that specializes in creating delicious disarrays of decadence from good ol’...

Nestled within the artistic streets of Tiong Bahru is a cosy welcoming of a cafe lined with retro Tiffany-blue bicycles that will charm you right into a scene of quaint curiosity. Don’t let this establishment’s name fool you; there’s nothing plain about Plain Vanilla Bakery.  Designed for comfort and the sweet invite of closure, Plain Vanilla’s flagship store on Yong Siak Street beckons passersby with warm lights and a huge communal table made for the sharing. Find yourself a corner and embrace the pleasing atmosphere of the space before exploring the treats placed around the shop, beckoning you with the...