{"id":63992,"date":"2026-03-30T16:18:26","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T08:18:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rubbisheatrubbishgrow.com\/?p=63992"},"modified":"2026-03-30T16:19:38","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T08:19:38","slug":"dough-chijmes-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rubbisheatrubbishgrow.com\/zh\/2026\/03\/30\/dough-chijmes-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Dough @ Chijmes: A Cafe That Gets It Right"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Entrance<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

I am picky about cafes. I have to be. Most cafes in Singapore are exercises in mediocrity. They serve weak coffee, lazy food, and charge a premium for the privilege of sitting on an uncomfortable chair. I have no time for that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I wrote about my favorite cafe, State of Affairs<\/a><\/strong>, which delivers consistent, value-for-money food that is a cut above the rest. It is a reliable, day-to-day spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Modern<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Dough<\/a><\/strong>, located at Chijmes<\/a>, feels like the more luxurious cousin of State of Affairs<\/strong><\/strong>. The space is bigger, the ambience is more refined, but the core principle is the same: the food is the point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Bright,<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The first thing you notice is the smell. It smells of baking bread<\/strong><\/strong>. Dough has its own in-house bakery<\/a>. This is a serious commitment. Most cafes take their bread and pastries from suppliers. Baking in-house requires skill, space, and a lot of work. It is a statement of intent. You can choose from the many bakes they produce fresh daily. The toast with dragonfruit and honey<\/strong><\/strong> was simple, but executed perfectly. The bread had structure. It had flavour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"A<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s not waste time. I ordered a deconstructed Big Breakfast<\/strong>. This is a dish that most cafes use to hide their laziness. They throw a packet sausage, some greasy bacon, and overcooked eggs on a plate. It is a breakfast of convenience, not craft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dough\u2019s version was different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It came with Brussels sprouts. Perfectly charred, with crispy leaves and a tender heart. A simple vegetable, treated with respect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"A<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The scrambled eggs were creamy<\/strong><\/strong> but still had texture. They were not a watery mess. They were seasoned with a slightly salty, spicy mix that included sesame seeds. It was an unexpected touch that lifted the entire dish. Perfect. No notes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"A<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Instead of a generic sausage from a packet, they served a house-made chicken patty<\/strong><\/strong>. It was juicy, well-seasoned, and had a proper sear on it. It tasted of chicken, not fillers. This is the difference between cooking and just assembling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Close-up<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Then, the coffee. A cafe that cannot make good coffee is a failure. I had an oat milk latte<\/strong><\/strong>. The coffee had a smooth, chocolaty flavor profile. The oat milk complemented it well, allowing the notes of the bean to come through without being overpowered by dairy. It was a well-pulled shot, made by someone who understands their craft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Modern<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Dough is not cheap<\/strong><\/strong>. The location at Chijmes guarantees that. But you can see where the money goes. It goes into the ingredients. It goes into the labor of the in-house bakery. It goes into the thought behind each component on the plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Modern<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

This is a rare cafe that I will visit again. It understands that ambience is secondary to the food<\/strong>. It shows that cafe fare does not have to be boring or lazy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a place for people who actually care about what they eat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re nearby, stop thinking and go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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