Filipino cafe Mary Grace opens in Singapore with exclusive items on menu, Lifestyle News

There are mains such as Angus Beef Tapa ($25.50), which features tender Angus beef slices served with fragrant rosemary fried rice or garlic rice, and eggs your way. There is also Grilled Chicken Inasal Focaccia ($19.50), marinated in a tangy achuete-spiced blend. 

Diners can also check out Singapore-exclusive creations crafted for local palates — the Salted Egg Ensaymada ($6.50) and Kaya Pandan Cheese Roll ($5.30).

For brunch, another Singapore-exclusive creation to try is the Crabcake Brioche ($27), featuring savoury golden crab cakes nestled on soft ensaymada brioche dough.

On top of food, the cafe offers an array of drinks from coffees to playful cloud drinks. 

And if you want to take some sweets home or gift them to a friend, many of Cafe Mary Grace’s signature bakes are available in packaged boxes. 

In addition to the well-loved Ensaymadas and Cheese Rolls, guests can take home Queso de Bola Lengua Thins ($24) and Butter Lengua Thins ($21), crisp, buttery biscuits that are light yet indulgent.

From family table to brick-and-mortar store

Mary, who has a deep love for baking, founded the brand in 1994. 

She often baked up a storm in her kitchen, serving up birthday cakes for her five children, as well as sweet treats such as fruitcakes, cream puffs, lemon squares, and brownies.

These handmade goodies were made in small batches and shared among family and friends. Soon, Mary began selling her bakes at bazaars and local markets. 

Eventually, she opened a brick-and-mortar bakery kiosk in 2002, followed by the opening of the first Cafe Mary Grace in 2006.

Now, the brand has expanded to have more than 140 branches across the Philippines.  

Address: 52 Tras Street, Singapore 078991
Opening hours: Tuesdays to Sundays, 9am to 6pm 

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