Starbucks

Exams are coming up! Which also means a few trips to my favourite Starbucks cafe at Marina Square as I get through page after page of readings, notes, and textbooks.

US Style Chocolatey Muffin: 8.3/10


No idea why it has to be "US Style" (*American hegemony!*) but still, this chocolatey muffin was oh so chocolatey good! The top crust was very crisp, and the inside is just rich chocolate, so rich in fact, and I don't know if this is a good thing, that after you're halfway through you're actually quite filled. The chocolate bits melt inside the muffin, so its really... chocolatey.

Buttery Croissant: 8/10


Daphne insisted I give an 8 for this. It tasted great when served hot from the oven, and was pretty buttery too. Okay duh, coz that's what it's called. But yeah, not bad, tastes good even when eaten plain. Somehow Daphne kept adding more and more butter, but she seemed happy so we'll just let her be haha.

Service
Very good! The people here are always so friendly. See two cups above? I asked for a cup of water and they gladly gave me one in the cup on the left. I expected something tiny haha.

Price
$3.00 for the muffin
$2.55 for the croissant

Place
Marina Square Level 1

Additional Comments
1. I always get my fav venti (yes, the largest, seen in the big mug on the right above) Caramel Macchiato, while the girlfriend tried the Java Chip Frappe today.
2. If you're considering staying in Starbucks for a longer period of time, I suggest you ask for a takeaway cup for your warm drinks, as this keeps it warmer better. Less exposed with the cap you see =)

Buttercup II

This is one of my favourite snacking places because of the great waffles, taco balls and muffins sold here. For more on this place, you could check out my previous visit here.

Chocolate Chip Muffin: 8/10



I had my peanut butter waffle, and it tastes as good (and fat-fully sinful) as previously. Daphne simply loved her chocolate chip muffin. It was reheated for us and the muffin was not only chocolatey chipy good (literally melts in your mouth) but its outer layer was also crispy, while so soft and rich inside! It didn't overdo on the chocolates or butter, which is important because some of the more popular muffins are like that, and makes you feel kinda full (and that "up-to-the-neck feeling if you know what I mean). This is one of those food that you can just say is simply delicious, very simple, but great on taste.

Service
Very polite and friendly. What is the great thing about Buttercup is that the waffles are made to order, making them crispy. The muffins, as mentioned, are reheated on order.

Price
$1.50.

Place
Novena Square 2 #01-19

Additional Comment
1. Since the last time we came, Buttercup now serves hot coffee and milo that you could buy to go along with your snacks. They have a small area where you could sit, at the side of the shop.
2. Stated "no pork, no lard".