Tolido’s Espresso Nook

I had a flat white and was very pleased they used Yahava beans. The coffee was great, second only to Yahava. The barista was also very friendly, taking the time to explain what a kopi latte was and recommend some choice picks at the café. Apparently, the barista came in third at a Singapore latte art competition.
As we were stuffed, we did not order any food but we saw many orders for the pandan pancake which looked sumptuous. We’ll be back to try that.
The place was doing a roaring trade on a Sunday afternoon.

I’m so happy to find so many cozy cafes popping up around the island, and it’s always heartening to see local spins on usual brunch items.
The one thing that stood out to me on the menu was an SG50 special — pandan pancakes! Don’t expect it to be like a pandan chiffon cake (because duh it’s a pancake), but they were still delightfully fluffy and I easily downed the whole plate of three.
They currently have pineapple waffles for CNY, and I would be back to try if I have the time.
One star off for the rather overwhelming truffle oil smell that hits you when you walk in — I like them truffle fries, but don’t really want to smell like one.

Finally, a delicious brunch spot in Singapore that doesn’t charge an arm and a leg for a decent meal.
Located at an HDB block about an 8 minute walk from both Lavender and Bugis MRT stops, Tolido provides fantastic all day breakfast items along with a robust pasta menu. With most menu items priced between S$ 10 – 15, I left the café feeling full and satisfied. They also take reservations over the phone, which makes getting a coveted spot indoors very feasible.
Will definitely be coming back again to try some of the other items on the menu.

Another hipster café? Great. There isn’t enough of them around this little island :)
The food is generally tasty — standard fare that you would expect from a regular hipster café. Likewise for décor — it may not necessary «wow» you but it certainly wasn’t poorly done up. Would I recommend it? Yes, if you happen to be in the neighborhood.

People are nice, tap water is for free, The cold low fat chocolate was great and the banana pan cakes I had were the best ever! They just don’t get full points because I were missing one savory vegeterian solution on the menue such as avocado smash…

The coffee is good, really good. But under no circumstances is it appropriate to wait 30 minutes for a coffee. We ordered, received our food. I went to the counter after 15 minutes to confirm they remembered our coffees. Food now finished. Someone comes over to confirm our coffee order and we repeat our order. 15 more minutes we receive a coffee. This place has great potential, but great coffee without great service makes for an average experience.

Oh yeah! Another hipster like coffee shop in SG… Exciting, ehrm, not so much :(
Ordered scrambled eggs with croissant and bacon. Eggs came in over buttered and nothing special, no cheese in them or any other additional ingredient. Menu misses yoghurt or muesli for breakfast…
Waited 25 mins for a coffee, they forgot about our order. It seems as if the place was ran by some young punks that lack order. There’s about 3 waiters they Kept coming asking what we ordered. Not only is but the table next to us as well. the coffee is actually good! Bitter than smooth but the fluffy milk balances out the Flavours well.
Inside is too crowded and small for my liking and disorganised. Especially at the entrance where water filler is placed and tables, can’t get through…
I might be back but only because it’s close to my house.
Rating three only because of the coffee else this would get two…
p. S. For those that rated this 4 please go to Ronin… Stay true to Unilocal

I chose the Ultimate combo from here and it didn’t disappoint. The bacon was crispy, the pancakes pretty light and the sausages tasty. The sunny side up eggs were perfectly formed, although maybe on the underdone side for some.
The star of the show was the salted caramel iced latte. Super good, with salty, sweet caramel and a hint of coffee.
Chien out atmosphere with modern renditions of Christmas tunes mixed up with smooth classics.

Eating in Tolido’s is a great opportunity for people who love breakfast and pastas. The food looks very presentable and the taste is oustandingly perfect. If any of you are breakfast and pasta fans or even either one, come to Tolido!!!

First time here. Good vibes hit me as soon as I walked thru the doors… «hmmm good start» I thought to myself :)
Super friendly and happy staff — checked
Tasty yummy food — checked
Awesome coffee — checked
Affordable prices — checked
Fairly accessible — checked (either 5−10mins walk from Lavender mrt or park at nearby hdb parking lots behind)
Had the croissant with scrambled eggs and streaky bacon, rosti with sunny side egg and bratwurst (recommended by staff), pandan pancakes with vanilla ice cream and gula melaka sauce *hhhhhhhnnnn* few cuppa flat whites.
Walked out with a happy tummy and a smile on my face. Kudos, Tolido’s! I’ll be back for sure: D

Cheap and easy. Food was good and came quick. If I’m in the neighborhood, I’ll definitely come back.

Love this place! One of the few brunch places in Singapore where you can get some decently priced grubs! Food is good too!

Excellent food. They understand what real Western breakfast food is. The maple syrup is potent; the pancake is eggy and fluffy; the coffee is good, but a but sour. It’s a great place to get your early morning fuel.

Loved the coffee and brunch selection! Best beef bolognese and baked eggs! Best spiced chai latte ever! I travel from Orchard to here every weekend since I’ve discovered the place! Loved it!

After the giant surge of cafes opening up in Singapore in the past 2 years, I confess I have been biased against café food, because they tend to be a standard cookie-​cutter menu in some sort of hipster backdrop.
We came here on a public holiday for lunch, and waited about 10 minutes for a place for two, inside. We ordered an ice blended chocolate, an ice blended coffee, strawberry cream cheese pancakes, and bratwurst on a rosti. Oh man, I do love the food here. The food here didn’t take too long, and the drinks were decent and not overly sweet, and they do ask if you want whipped cream on or off your ice blended drinks. The cream cheese pancakes are two giant fluffy pancakes with A LOT of cream cheese custard filled in between the two, and strawberry sauce drizzled all over. I am glad we got a savory other dish, because we were sugar-​overloaded, but happy nonetheless. The crispy rosti really deserves a special mention, with two bratwursts, a fried sunny-​side-​up, and sour cream. Would be even better with green scallions on top, but this is as good as it gets!
I would come back. Again and again.
Oh, and free wifi.

Of the ‘Hdb neighborhood cafes’ that I’ve visited, Tolido’s Espresso Nook is one that left an impression (a good one). Tucked in chaotic Crawford Lane among local coffee shops and singlet-​wearing ah peks, and aunties hawking random stuff at void decks, this café juxtaposes with a relaxed and chic vibe that would warrant a repeat visit.
I love the fluidity in the different spaces, loosely separated by the low coffee bar and the floor to ceiling glass panes that act as invisible barriers to the alfresco area.
All-​day breakfast is served here for all you breakfast eaters! Pancakes, eggs, toast, waffles and small pastries are available all day err day and there’s no need to wait for the weekends.
I decided not to be greedy and went with the Tolido’s Pancakes ($ 9.90) which comes with 2 fluffy pancakes, streaky bacon and egg (sunnyside up). Typically, the greedy me would have ordered the Ultimate Combo ($ 11.50) which includes 2 chipolata sausages, and more eggs, on top of the basic pancakes but well it’s quite a substantial portion already. The pancakes, while fluffy, were still kinda moist and sticky inside. A distinct milky flavor could be tasted and I liked that the batter was slightly salty.
I topped up $ 2 for scrambled eggs instead of a sunny side up. The eggs had a nice height to it and was poofy like a cloud. It could be a little more funny but it was still decent.
S had the Waffle with Ice Cream ($ 10.50) which came with a choice of a single scoop of ice cream, sprinkled with freshly baked crumble and drizzled with your choice of sauce on a thick waffle. If you like a crunchy waffles, this would be up your alley but I thought it was a little more like a biscuit i.e. dry. The generic but sufficiently rich chocolate ice cream helped to moisten the batter a little but did not make the dish spectacular.
If you want something more substantial, Tolido’s also does pastas and sandwiches at reasonable prices ($ 10.50 onwards). I would love to try the Croque Monsieur, only because i love the french ham and cheese sandwich.
Now now, Tolido’s also serves really good and pretty coffee. Yahava coffee blends are used here and the medium roast was fragrant and smooth with a low acidity. Head barista and owner Douglas Tan was the third place winner in the 2014 Singapore Latte Art Competition and that explains the photogenic cuppas.
Do not miss the Salted caramel latte. The flavor was well blended into the drink and every sip was a velvety mouthful with the perfect amount of salt. Yums.
Adding to my list of favorites because of their salted caramel latte and lovely space!

Love, love, love Tolido! Who can’t resist a charming neighborhood hangout that boasts a top-​notch Barista and a kitchen that can whip up a seriously good breakfast meal (not to mention an assortment of pastas).
I went here with my wife for our usual Sunday brunch where we normally try to recover from a night of going out by eating a filling breakfast. I ordered the Banana Pancakes (Yum!) while my wife ordered the French Toast (Double Yum!). What stood out to me was not just the great taste and the beautiful presentation, but rather the intangibles. Specifically, the soul and love that was put into each dish and each cup of coffee made for that matter. It definitely brought me back to that feeling when my parents used to serve me banana pancakes when I was a young boy.
So much can be said of Tolido, but I’ll some it up by these select adjectives: welcoming, charming, neighborly, pleasant, and cozy. Did I mention the All Day Breakfast!!! Count me in!
Kudos to Douglas for introducing himself to my wife and I and making us feel at home.

I have to admit this place wasn’t the easiest to find but the food is good and it comes out very quick after you order even when it’s a full house! We ordered the tolido pancakes and 3 egg omelette. The bacon was so good! Need more of that! The pancakes are so light and fluffy! Def a treat for me! The 3
Egg omelettes are also very fluffy and almost liquidy on the inside!
Update 26^th sept 2014: so now that it’s my 3^rd time here. I decided to try the ultimate combo and it’s delicious! The bacon smelt so good, it would make anyone hungry! The pancakes were just as good. They may look like normal pancakes but just wait till you put them into your mouth! It’s so fluffy and tasty! The Rosti with cheese sausages for $ 12.90 is a good price and the Rosti is delish! I did have to tell them to cook with less oil as the last time I had it. My plate was flooded with a layer of oil… I need to visit here more often to checkout more menu items like the cereal bacon! :)

Been hearing all the raving about this place from a bunch and friends and I FINALLY got to visit today and it didnt disappoint. While small, it’s not too noisy even when crowded. So I guess the crowd are pretty refined (albeit young).
They serve up Yahava Koffee here so fans of Yahava KoffeeWorks can enjoy a nice cuppa here though they wont have the full Yahava selection here. I’m really not a coffee person so am just happy to settle with a nice cup of fragrant Chai Latte.
Didnt had too much time to try the mains but I managed to grab a bite of their plain pancakes. It’s a little pricey at $ 6 for 3 plain pancakes only, at $ 7 or more, you could try their Banana Pancakes or the Tolido Pancakes that comes with sausages. The pancakes are soft and fluffy, nice texture but still lacks a little bit of the richness compared to those that you’ll get at McDs.
They have breakfast all day menu and pasta mains. Simple café with a good variety. Staff are really friendly and nice. Would not hesitate to go back to try more food from their menu soon!

I was staring greedily at the menu just 4 days ago when I was here and today I finally tried their Spiced Chai Latte (Christmas Special Drink) and Waffles with Rum&Raisin ice cream.
Despite having an up-​sized Bak Chor Mee dinner earlier, we finished the waffle in record time. Freshly-​made piping-​hot waffles with rum&raisin ice cream is heavenly — a definite must try.
I’m used to a much heavy taste of Spiced Chai Latte so I was surprised that this was pretty light on the taste buds. Significantly missing was the taste of cinnamon which only came as an aftertaste that was barely there. Well, the drink grows on you I guess as I felt quite satisfied after I finished my cup.
Absolutely love the fact that its a closely-​knit family-​run business. The café was empty save for the staff/​family at 730pm but started to fill up pretty quickly from 745pm onwards!
Will be back again… this weekend perhaps!
Don’t recommend this to your friends, let’s keep this a secret shall we?