Benches Cafe
Inside Benches Cafe
Benches Cafe sits quietly beside a childcare centre along Clementi Road, offering a calm spot to enjoy a simple breakfast or a casual coffee break. The cafe is modest in size, with seating options indoors as well as a small outdoor area overlooking the nearby park, lending it a relaxed, leafy vibe that draws locals looking for a low-key pause from their day.
This is a place where the pace slows down — mornings on weekdays seem to be the sweet spot, when neighbourhood parents and nearby residents drop by for fragrant coffee and homey baked treats. The cafe’s atmosphere is unhurried and polite, with an emphasis on keeping conversation gentle, making it ideal for those wanting a quiet corner to start their day or catch up over light bites.
The menu highlights straightforward comfort food with a few thoughtful touches: soft eggs benedict, café-style grilled cheese and ham sandwiches, and waffles served with ice cream stand out as repeat orders. A notable detail is the use of local ingredients like blue pea flower for their herbal drink, giving a subtle local twist to the offerings. Visitors also appreciate the freshly baked cookies and brownies served with ice cream — treats that complement the strong, aromatic coffee quite well.
Benches Cafe is run almost singlehandedly by Auntie Doris, whose warm and down-to-earth approach shapes much of the experience. Patience and friendly chatter add to the homely environment, making regulars feel right at home with personalized interaction and genuine interest in feedback.
Given its location and quiet rhythm, Benches suits parents picking up or dropping off children at the childcare centre, local residents taking a peaceful moment away from busier parts of town, or anyone looking to enjoy simple, well-made food without frills. Weekends are typically off, as the cafe aligns its opening hours roughly with nearby school times, so weekdays remain the best opportunity to experience this slice of daily Clementi life.
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