Caffe Pralet

Caffe Pralet may not have the classy, boutique-​y charm of the various shops and cafés on Yong Siak Rd, but their cakes and pastries are unpretentious, reasonably priced, gobsmackingly yummy, and uniquely Singaporean (heh).
Take for example their Grandma’s Chocolate Cake ($ 4.50). Simple, unadulterated, good ol’ heavily dark chocolate-​infused crumbly cake with dark chocolate icing, and their Healthy Apple Cake ($ 3.80), a light, fruit-​based cake with thin layers of sponge and green apple filling, topped with crunchy (probably roasted nuts). The latter won’t put stress on the weighing machine, and still makes a worthy companion to teatime with a sweetheart.
I know they do do food, but the cakes are oh-​so simple and oh-​so yummy — who needs food?!

Homegrown and honest food oft-​overlooked in trendy Tiong Bahru
When you think Tiong Bahru, you think of either the very new or very old establishments. Caffe Pralet is neither, but it is a homey hangout where the mee siam is reliable and the fresh breads are straight out of the ovens at the adjoining cooking/​baking studios (Creative Culinaire) next door.
My fave items here are the soursop snowskin mooncake (seasonally at Mid-​Autumn festival) and the ability to custom make almost any kind of cake you can think of! Two separate friends challenged Chef Judy to create their 50^th birthday cakes — and the results were absolutely stunning.
It’s located on a side street sandwiched between Hotel 81 and Ting Heng steamboat.

Pralet is an offshoot of it’s mothership, Creative Culinaire, a cooking school that is situated next door with separate studios across the road. It’s a tiny outfit, and serves up comforting and healthy nosh. Because of this, it draws a sizable lunch crowd, and it’s advisable to head down early, say 12, or even slightly earlier to secure a spot. Otherwise, it’s pretty likely that you will be turned away.
There are daily set meals, and sources have informed that the pork chop is pretty darn delicious. Yes, not quite the healthy option but there are other choices such as tofu burgers and paninis for the more health conscious folks. Taking my spies at their word, a lunch out proved that yes, it is indeed true. Succulent and tender, without the issue of being overcooked that one faces so frequently outside. The cakes are a must try as well. There’s a wide variety offered daily, and the Pralet is worth a try. How could it not, having the honor of representing the entire café? The chocolate cake is decadent but not overpowering, and there’s a delightful crunchy biscuit base, adding an interesting texture.
Parking is a bit of a pain, as Eng Hoon Street is rather narrow and parallel parking is required. That said, the street is rather quiet at night so perhaps there’s better chances then.