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The eggs Benedict was average, eggs cooked beautifully but flavours were quite basic. The pickle was super bitter and sour and wished there was more b…
Emily Zheng
The Shelf
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A slightly hidden getaway on High Street. The interior of this cafe offers a modern yet rustic vibe - a good contrast from the busy city. Would recomm…
Carley Peng
The Shelf
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CRAFTY. From deconstructed special beverages to perfectly constructed freak shakes and smoothies, @50theshelf offers one of the most interesting range…
Brendan Chun
The Shelf
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8 Reviews on “The Shelf”
A slightly hidden getaway on High Street. The interior of this cafe offers a modern yet rustic vibe – a good contrast from the busy city. Would recommend the seating near the entrance if you are after some aesthetic photos. Although a little crammed and toned down, the booths at the back offer a bit more privacy. The service input was minimal, it took a while for any staff to notice we had been waiting to be seated, then when we decided to just take a seat it took a while for the table to be cleaned. As it was quite busy, it is understandable that staff couldnt attend to us immediately, and that the food took a while to be served once we ordered. A variety of food was offered and each option seemed just as tempting as the next! I decided on the green omelettes which was so tasty, albeit a little dry. The portion was good too! My sister ordered a big breakfast, and in my opinion, it seemed a little disappointing. Perhaps it was the fact that it looked small being presented on a big platter, or maybe that it was just an average breakfast you could get anywhere else. The presentation of both meals were impressive, and the desserts on the menu is definitely something Id like to go back and try! Ambience: 7/10Service: 6/10Food: 8/10
CRAFTY. From deconstructed special beverages to perfectly constructed freak shakes and smoothies, @50theshelf offers one of the most interesting range of drinks one could fine at a caf. Not only will you have an eye opening experience as to how many crafty ways a drink can be presented, but they also taste amazing. The brilliance of deconstructed drinks is that you can tweak them to your liking! Their food are just as crafty, with beautiful presentation and generous portions. They boast some unique options on their menu like their Homemade Black Rice, Mamas Eggplant Lasagna, and Spicy Pork Belly Burger all of which I have yet to try. Unfortunately I only had an hour so I tried to squeeze in a monstrous Eggs Benedict that I could barely finish. Regardless, the eggs were made to perfection, with that heavenly consistency of oozing yolk smothered by a rich hollandaise sauce that wasnt too overpowering as they can usually be. It would be interesting to know if their Ciabatta is made in-house, because if theyre not, Id like to know where they get it from since its incredibly light yet chewy and crunchy on the outside. Just from a standard Eggs Benedict alone, I could tell that if they do the usual caf food well, surely their specialties must be good. I must admit it can be hard to attain a niche as a caf, however I love whats going on at The Shelf and will definitely have to go again! They have a friendly team that are very welcoming – located in High Street.
I was waiting for the menu yesterday and no one attended me to provide me a menu. I went to the counter myself for this and ordered 3 beverages. The beverage were lovely and were presented well, but the prices were highly priced compared to other cafes on average. The interior was a dimmed mood that had little separation for 2-4 people out the back of the cafe fit for private talks whereas it had a open space for the middle and near the entrance area. Had good free wifi. The toilets were a little unhygienic. The sink was blocked and the water didnt go through.
Its on high street, very easy to find. A stylish cafe, and presentation is excellent. A little bit pricy, but good for friends to have a relax here. We went there on a public holiday, they will charge you extra.
Cute little spot. Usually come here to get the chicken fettuccine which is great. Decided to get the eggs Benedict with salmon and Belgian waffle today. The food looks and tastes great. Was expecting liquid sex yolk but unfortunately, the poached egg was almost completely boiled. Otherwise, I wouldve scored this place a 4. Also, the seating at the back can get quite humid.
Had been hearing good things about Shelf, went on a Wednesday morning and it was relatively busy. Cool open layout inside, tables are spread out so doesn’t feel too cramped like some cafes, although our table was really wobbly which was an annoyance (a pet peeve of mine), I get it for outdoor tables on uneven ground but it shouldn’t be the case for indoor tables at a cafe.I ordered the big breakfast – some things were good (poached eggs, sausage, fresh toasted bread) and others were below average (fried tomato wasn’t ripe, hash brown was soggy and both were under-cooked, bacon also was under-cooked). Cup of tea was nice, hour glass it comes with was cool. Didn’t like the oversized flat wooden plate with handle – with 2 of us having the same meal the 2 wooden boards were bigger than the table. I think a move back to more traditional dish ware would be smart.Overall I was mildly disappointed vs. what I was expecting. I will be back sometime this month and if everything is better I will amend my rating like I’ve done before.
Cosy little cafe on High Street great for a quick coffee break.If you want to be a little fancy, why not try an iced mocha? The best part is you get to assemble it yourself.