Tolido's Espresso Nook

We were staying in Singapore in Hotel Boss in Sultan Jalan and this place was a 4 min walk away from it so it became our breakfast spot for two days in a row. The kind of loyalty a place earns only if we liked it's service of course! I'm not going to lie, in doing my research for this the main thing that drew me to this place instead of a few others nearby was the fact that they had rosti listed in the menu and we did want to relive memories of switzerland, so that was definitely a factor. We got a rosti with scrambled eggs and salmon (was served with cream cheese), a shakshuka, an avocado toast, pandan pancakes with ice cream, and some of their speciality coffees of which I in particular enjoyed their "bulletproof coffee" albeit their pumpkin spice latte was great too. All of the dishes are equally worthy of praise... If you have a spice craving palette as some in our group did, the shakshuka will definitely hit the spot. The rosti was nice too, albeit quite bland, which makes it authentic because that's how the Swiss like it... We also got more sourdough toasts in the side and paired them with the scrambled eggs and salmon on cream cheese which very much also hit the spot. The salmon was fresh and well smoked. Service was quick, courteous and professional. The place was always full on both days, on the second day we had to wait a bit too showing that this place is popular. Recommended for comprehensive and hearty morning/brunch refueling to get you set for a day of exploring singapore! Another nice touch was that while ordering via the QR code digitally from their online menu, you could add customisation comments, we added for the shakshuka that the eggs should be well set and not runny and indeed they were made that way (not the case de facto as we saw on another table), and also that our pancakes and coffee should be served last which was also followed without follow-ups. Very nice experience!

Came on a Saturday around 11.30am. The cafe was packed, thankfully our friend made a reservation! Have always wanted to try this cafe. Food is generally decent, but somehow cannot comprehend how it's so popular. We ordered: - Iced Orange Mocha (7/10) - exactly what you expect it to taste, just not sweet enough to my liking. The coffee was strong though! - Iced Sea Salt Caramel Latte (8/10) - Prefer this to the orange mocha. Coffee also strong but slightly sweeter than the orange mocha! - Carbonara (7/10) - creaminess was great, pasta done al dente which was perfect. Somehow the flavour was a little bland though so we requested for more salt and pepper. - Shakshuka with Bratwurst (8.5/10) - personally my favourite dish here. The dish was flavourful, egg texture was perfect. But it's exactly what you expect it to taste like! - Rosti with Smoked Salmon (7/10) - Rosti is crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. Personally prefer the crispy kind so this didn't meet my expectation. The Rosti was pretty thick though. Scrambled eggs were good, smoked salmon was good and not too salty. - Pandan Pancake with Vanilla ice cream (8/10) - was actually looking forward to this; it was a good pancake but not impressive. I like how crispy the surface of the pancake was. Vanilla ice cream was good too. The pancake was 2 thick layers with one layer sandwiching some gula melaka (which was tasty). However, the syrup provided wasn't sufficient and the pancake was a little dry. All in all, a pretty decent cafe with pretty good food but not really something I would come back for.

Delicious food and great service! The rosti was crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The smoky bratwurst was juicy and the smoked salmon was nice and tender. The avocado was fresh too. The french toast was delicious - the crispy bacon was really good and complemented the french toast well. The pancakes were nice and fluffy and went well with the ice cream too! The flat white and iced americano were great too. Nice and strong cups of coffee 👍

Had a fantastic breakfast! The scrambled eggs had a perfect melt-in-your-mouth texture, and the rosti was crispy on the outside and soft within. I was a tad disappointed to find the creamy mushroom croissant missing from the menu (perhaps a menu change as it’s been quite a long time since my last visit), but the quality of the food is still top-notch. Also, CDC vouchers are accepted here!

Service was good. Staff were very hospital and friendly. Environment was pleasant but could get noisy at times. The food was also made to a high standard. Only comment perhaps was the truffle scrambled eggs with mozzarella would have been better if it was cooked a little less and kept runnier. Orange mocha was fragrant but the peppermint mocha ice-blended was out of this world. Will be back to try other items on the menu.

Surprise find at the foot of a HDB block. The service was prompt and the waitress was constantly checking into to see if we needed any water. Ordered the Ice Blended Sea Salt Caramel Mocha and Espresso Affogato. Oh the Espresso was really a perk me up on a sleep Sunday afternoon and goes extremely well with the ice cream on top of it. Similarly the Ice Blended Sea Salt Caramel Mocha was a good option to beat the heat! Their food option looks good but didn’t have the opportunity to try it. And it helps that they accept CDC vouchers!

Coffee here is excellent and the food is served hot! We loved the eggs and sausage. Toast was crisp, soft and not hard to chew. Stayed here for a 5-hr brunch, loved the ambience and decided to get dessert.

Amazing brunch! The laksa pasta and the salted egg chicken rosti were really worth tasting. A local twist to some common cafe food. Coffees were good and it was great with the Pandan pancake. Good service!

Small coffee shop with limited seating inside and out, but is definitely worth it! It is a cool get away from the heat outside or an opportunity to sit outside and people watch. The music choice is a good vibe. Ordering is done all through the QR code and paid upfront. The staff is willing to help with your order and adjustments. The food taste as good as it looks with Breakfast served all day!

One of the best brunches I've had in a long time. Reminded me of the hipster brunch places in PDX, which is always a good first sign. They have delicious coffee.. a second good sign. Great vibe too, and its a hole in the wall place below a nondescript HBD complex. But easy enough to get too via MRT/Bus. I got the smoked salmon with scrambled eggs and a baked tomato. The salmon was fresh, eggs were done perfectly. Wife got the baked eggs which were delicious, cupcake sized baked eggs wrapped in bacon on brioche..just mouth watering!! Had the affogato to wrap up brunch, and the espresso was just delicious, warm earthy tones, that paired well with the salted caramel ice cream. Must try place in SGP!

The eggs are so creamy and delicious!! I read a review before dining and saw that a previous customer wasn't in favor of the truffle oil, so I had it on the side and gradually added it to different bites. It wasn't bad. I enjoyed & highly recommend it!

Paolo was the best. Food was outstanding, service was awesome, prices were great. Definitely would go back.

Do you miss the trendy hipster coffee place back at your trendy hipster neighborhood at home in the US? Worry not; Tolidos is here to save the day. We stumbled upon this joint, which happened to be right across the street from our hotel, after having trekked to Starbucks each morning. Tolidos was a welcome change. Great espresso drinks and quality pastries and other brunch items. Personally, I liked their avocado bruschetta and croissants. Be prepared for a wait, however, it you want to dine in.

One of the best brunch places we went to in Singapore! I ordered an iced coffee, truffle scrambled eggs, and avocado bruschetta which were all delicious. I would only recommend the truffle scrambled eggs if you know you're a fan of truffle oil, as the taste can be a little strong! The coffee and appetizers were great! On top of this, servers went out of their way to be kind and even ran after us outside when we forgot a pair of glasses at our table!

The Good: :: a local business! :: service is you get seated, then you order food from the counter. when it's ready they deliver it to you at your table. very straightforward! :: delicious, healthy fare. go for brunch! i had the eggs with mushrooms and bacon, and it was so yummy :: they also serve coffee, tea, and pastries :: they take credit cards The Bad: :: can get really really crowded during peak times :: not ideal for large groups. small groups are fine, but if you want to come here with a group larger than 2-4 people, you are going to struggle to find a place for you all The Ugly: :: none Would I go back? For certain! This place is a really great, charming, casual dining experience that makes me feel like I'm back in the States. This place is IN.

This was actually our first meal in Singapore and it was absolutely delicious. I got the Iced Orange Mocha and the Norwegian Smoked Salmon Scrambled Eggs. The mocha had a great flavor and was not too sweet. My actual meal came with a lot of fresh avocado slices and was just the perfect, hearty and healthy breakfast that I needed. The workers were so friendly and the place is extremely aesthetic. My friend really wanted to come back to try their other foods, but unfortunately, there were just so many places to try. Definitely my favorite brunch place when we were there though!

5 star coffee, 5 star coffeeshop food, 5 star vibe, and 5 star service. After discovering this place while visiting Singapore I had to force myself to seek out more variety for breakfast because Tolido's has it all.

We ordered a couple breakfast items (pandan pancakes and French toast) which were fine albeit small in portion size for the cost. However, what stood out was when I asked about the image of a drink they had posted, the cashier explained it as a Frappuccino. I went ahead and preferred a caramel Frappuccino, but was surprised when they handed me a drink of blended milk and ice with caramel. I told the employees that I thought it would have coffee (since they described it as a Frappuccino, the drink color in the image looked like it had coffee in it, and they are literally named "espresso nook") but they told me I should've ordered a sea salt caramel latte if I wanted that. It just soured my mood, as the drink was $6+ and I didn't drink more than 2 sips. Just be forewarned if you're looking for a blended coffee drink.

They have really good food over there! I especially love the Rostis and the desserts, although the price might be more on the expensive side! Would get it again once in a while

Tolido's Espresso Nook is a great little breakfast place. Tolido's is a cute little place in Singapore that, while not particularly convenient, is definitely worth walking over to. Neither the coffee nor the sweet breakfast is the best I've ever had, but both were definitely pretty solid, and service was appropriately quick. It's hard to complain in that regard - I got in, had a good breakfast, and got out in less than 30 minutes!

We've been here twice now. Definitely make a reservation and sit inside unless you're just looking for a quick coffee. The food is unbelievably good here. I highly recommend the Pandan pancakes!

One of our finds for Sunday brunches. Good coffee and all day breakfast. The sea salt caramel latte was heavenly. Cafe had a nice relaxed vibe.

Having stayed in Singapore numerous times, we discovered this place through trip adviser and what a great find as we tire of hotel buffets. So we revisited again to discover it's still as good as 6 months ago. I'm not into coffee but Anna and rated it highly, all coffees are double shot unless single preferred. Milk options a little light compared to Australia ie Almond milk. The food serves are generous and really tasty as displayed in the photos, plenty of truffle in the eggs and cherry tomatoes in the shakshouka. We haven't had lunch here so cannot comment on the dishes to the right of the menu. Highly recommend Toledo's.

Ok wow. We were dropped off a block away and got nervous due to the other stores on the shopping strip - but DO NOT turn back, keep going and make it to Tolido's! There is a huge menu of coffee drinks, both "safe" choices as well as local inspired creations. Iced coffe, ice blends, and espresso drinks alike. The food menu offers unique items with fresh ingredients like smoked salmon lox and sausages. They have an all day menu and a entree menu with seafood and pastas. We had the Rösti with smoked salmon, as well as baked eggs with capers and fresh dill. So satisfying! Thanks Tolido's!

The ambience is fabulous and the decor is hip! A great hangout for youngsters for sure. Love the cakes, latte and cappuccino and the service is impeccable! The price is slightly steep. I would really love to hangout here if parking is easier.

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 cafe 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.

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 cafe. 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.

After the giant surge of cafes opening up in Singapore in the past 2 years, I confess I have been biased against cafe 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.

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

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.

Prawns for breakfast? Sure, why not? This is a cute place to have both Singapore based food and the American breakfast---both utterly crucial to WHERE me and my boyfriend were going to eat (he wanted American vs I wanted Singapore food). Tolido's came to the rescue! Although the walk was a bit of a hike from where we were staying (Bugis shopping mall area), it was worth the walk. The service was spot on and the wait wasn't too terrible. Granted, I still recommend making reservations if you want a spot inside! It can get pretty busy otherwise.

Another hipster cafe? Great. There aren't enough of them to go round this little island :) The food is generally tasty - standard fare that you would expect from a regular hipster cafe. Likewise for decor - it may not necessary "wow" you but it certainly isn't poorly done up. Would I recommend it? Yes, if you happen to be in the neighborhood.

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 cafe 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?

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 cafe with a good variety. Staff are really friendly and nice. Would not hesitate to go back to try more food from their menu soon!

This is going to be one of my new favourite brunch places. We found the recommendation online and in spite of the difficulty in finding good parking spots, this place is definitely worth thevisit. It reminds me of the cafes that you would find in Melbourne, Sydney. Locals and travellers seem to know of this place as it was packed on a Saturday morning. Their version of baked eggs brought us back to our favourite haunts in Sydney and their pandan pancake was delightful with its full pandas flavour and gula melaka on the side. They serve their coffee with a standard double shot. While the kinds of food is not revolutionary, they do it very well. One of the major plus points to this place is the lower price of food compared to other similar establishments. Most items are priced in the 13-18 dollar range. I'm going to keep this place in my rotating list of brunch places.

This is my first time to Singapore and Tolido's was a great recommendation!! Service was great, atmosphere was pleasant and the food was amazing! The portions were very nice and I will be back:)

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.

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 26th sept 2014: so now that it's my 3rd 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! :)

Double shot coffee at a much lower price than Starbucks and with a wonderful latte art!!?? I say kudos to the owner as passion for good coffee shows. Service was also efficient and food wonderful. Only thing is you got to be patient for the wait as good things come to those who waits :).

Enjoyed Sea Salt Spiced Chai Latte and Cereal Bacon Rolls. Both delicious. Nice atmosphere and a wonderful breakfast menu served all day.

Tolido's is a nice escape from the heat, and an intimate setting with incredible food. If I spent more time in Singapore, I would definitely become a regular. To start, the pandan waffles are just amazing. An incredible blend of pandan topped with coconut ice cream... But of course, I couldn't just stop there! I decided to go all out and also ordered the truffle eggs. A combination I wouldn't have thought of on my own, but it couldn't have been more perfect. I still dream about the food here... Amazingly delicious.

Excellent baked egg royale, brioche was awesome with Wasabi cream cheese. Highly recommend

I am so happy that we found Tolido's Espresso Nook. The place is cute as a button, trendy, comfortable and friendly. The coffee is on point - the staff is awesome, and the breakfast we had was excellent. We really enjoyed the vibe - and the laid back atmosphere. Just what the Dr. ordered while on vacation. Don't delay - go today!

I've only tried their blended matcha latte and I must say, it was the best matcha drink I've ever tasted. Will definitely come back to try more of their food and drinks!

This little coffee shop was a great escape from the heat. The interior reminded me of coffee shops that you find in the Northwest. I got the affogato (ice cream with espresso). Both the coffee & ice cream were of superior quality making it a wonderful afternoon snack on a hot day.

Amazing breakfast spot. We tried the Ultimate Combo. Perfect portion size and good price. Sat outside and watched city go by. Croissants were amazing and perfectly baked. Served hot with New Zealand Anchor butter. Service was really great with a smile. Food came fast. Perfect breakfast spot! Clean restrooms.

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 cafe 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!

Delicious food but a little pricey. Although it was very crowded on a normal Wednesday morning it was hard to get a place inside, due to the many people the noise was intense and it was hard to talk to each other's friends.

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!

I liked the Gula Melaka pancake. For local tastebuds, that's the bomb. Sadly, service was a huge disappointment. Person taking orders was abit rude and unable to customise orders ( like adding cheese to egg, was like super challenging) and he doesn't know the ingredients well so was clueless most of the time. It feels like mostly a student hangout place. Coffee is not bad.

Pretty good spot. Is extremely busy on the weekend but easy to sit right down on a week day. Wide variety of coffee type drinks including blended and smoothie options. Food was fine. General western style breakfast type stuff.

I visited here while on vacation and was very pleased! The service and food were great. I recommend it to everyone and would definitely eat here again!

Loved it! You have to get the sea salt caramel latte blended- it's better than Starbucks! Great food: had pancakes/eggs/cheese sausage one morning and potatoes/eggs/cheese sausage the next day! This place is a must if you want to brunch!

Their food is so delicious here. Everyone in my group (7 people including young kids) all loved their food. Their coffee is really delicious as well!

By far my new favorite breakfast spot in Singapore. Reasonable prices (for Singapore), great food, friendly staff, and an all day hip vibe. We'll be back tomorrow.

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...

Good vibe, good food. Came here based on yelp reviews for breakfast. My husband ordered pancakes and the pumpkin spice latte. He really enjoyed his meal, which is a plus. I ordered the laksa prawn noodle as I wanted to try what locals love to eat. It was good, but probably not my favorite flavor. Staff is nice here and the restaurant is a nice place to relax and have a wonderful time. Worth a visit!