While the mechanics were checking my car at the Lor Service Benz BMW garage a few doors down the street, I decided to chill out at Together Bakery & Cafe.
The staff told me that the Coconut Cake is their signature dish. So, I got a piece with a Cafe Americano. The cake was light and fluffy and tasted "coconutty". The coffee seemed "average" and a bit bitter. I asked for a small side of steamed milk, but they gave me cold milk.
The cafe seems to be a multi generation family business with a grandmother, parents and kids. I got a weird vibe like I was intruding into their private living room.
I didn't feel completely welcome - I felt like they were "indifferent"
The cafe space is a double shophouse wide room with a tile floor and mostly white walls. The grandmother and little boy were playing dominoes on the coffee table by the sofa, so I sat at a small table with fake rattan chairs. I would have been more comfortable on the sofa.
This place is really well air conditioned! And they pointed a fan at me, so I cooled down really quickly from my walk from the garage.
The free WiFi is also decent.
One thing that is curious is that they have a full bar with all sorts of alcohol but this is a cafe that is open 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. They have a cocktail menu. It must be for the lunchtime alcoholics. But aside from cakes, there's no food here. It's weird.
This cafe will be on my list when I have to visit the nearby garage. I think the family running this place will warm up to new customers as they get to know them.
For a piece of cake and a coffee, expect to pay close...
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