Time to slow down and appreciate the little things that make life beautiful, over a cuppa coffee and a little bite to eat.
What is 'Fika'? Beyond its literal translation of being a "coffee and cake break", in its essence, is the Swedish lifestyle tradition of taking a moment to step back from the busyness and rush of life, have a cup of coffee and a baked good (even a couple of cookies or a piece of kueh if you prefer) with it.
What makes the Swedish Fika different from just kicking back at a cosy cafe with friends. or leaving the office for a coffee break, is its main intent: To savour the moment of being present, availing time for you to contemplate; giving your mind a break from the demands of the day. In the midst of a fast-paced urban city like Singapore, it is the respite we so desperately need.
'Nuff said, here's 5 quaint little cafes that you can head to for that much-needed me-time.
2. Twenty Eight Cafe
A choice place for students and workers around the Dhoby Gaut area, this cafe is definitely Instagram-worthy, with its high ceilings and minimalist industrial interiors. Grab a great book, order up a coffee and some Indian Churros ($4.90)-made using prata dough instead of Spanish churro dough, and sit back to enjoy a quiet coffee break.
#01-06, 28 Wilkie Edge, Singapore 228051
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