Habitat Coffee Upper Thomson Brunch Review

Birthday boy was craving some poached eggs so it was a good opportunity for us to try the brunch menu at Habitat Coffee. Usually dining here on weekdays meant I could finally experience the weekend crowd here. I have written about their non-brunch food here Habitat Coffee Review and also provided their menu here Habitat Coffee Upper Thomson Menu

Life takes you unexpected places, love brings you home. 

The place was packed when we arrived at 3pm. Managed to get a table for 2 at the upstairs area which I felt was quite squeezy. Luckily the table next to us left after awhile and we gladly combined tables for a more breathable time. 

The Big Ben with poached egg 

Though their selection isn't very wide, I think quality is the most important factor coupled with good prices. I find the Big Ben very affordable at $14 for a hearty set that comes with a juicy sausage, ham, baked tomato, english muffin and potato pancakes. The set comes with scrambled eggs but I opted to switch to one poached egg, for no additional charge. The potato pancakes were delicious and probably healthier than the usual hashbrowns. I was very pleased with the portion of the set which was just right. Their special homemade hollandaise sauce is also very good with a more runny texture which I really liked.

Waffle Sunrise with extra mushrooms

The next choice I made was the Waffles Sunrise because it's a wonderful combination of both sweet and savoury aspects of breakfast. Getting to eat one bite of scrambled eggs, and then the next bite of waffles with maple syrup is the best way to enjoy food. The eggs were abit tasteless on their own but when eaten with the homemade hollandaise sauce, it becomes a star party in the mouth. I added on an extra side of sauteed mushrooms, though I was abit disappointed because I prefer white button mushooms to shitake mushrooms.

 For drinks, we ordered a delicious caramel iced coffee and iced chocolate. Haven't yet mastered the art of making a picture of iced coffee look nice so I shall not include them. You have to try their coffee to know how good it is.

Happy Birthday ! 

 Sat beside this piece of art so I snapped a picture of it. Dear coffee, I love you, and I love many other things too.

Dear Coffee I Love You 

Habitat Coffee Brunch Review

Overall I'm very pleased with the price and quality of the brunch at Habitat Coffee. They have never failed me in terms of their food or drinks. The coffee is especially commendable as they manage to bring out the flavor of the coffee without overpowering it with any additional flavors I choose such as Caramel which usually tends to turn out too sweet in many places. Definitely worth the slight crowded-ness of the weekend.

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On my first visit, I only ordered coffee and was pretty impressed. So I went back for a second visit and a food review ! 

Cutlery Holder

The pasta has big pieces of sausage, which taste freshly made and good quality. Freshly made processed sausages are a real thing right. It's somewhat like a usual Carbonara, but the sauce isn't as heavy, so I would go for this again. 

Cheesynara Pasta 

 Oh, I was really glad cos the Shepherd's Pie is made of CHICKEN. Which seemed quite unusual but good at the same time. So if you like the mashed potato on top, but don't really eat beef or lamb, do try this one at Habitat Coffee. Would it be considered Halal?

He Will Guide You - Shepherd's Pie

I'm not a big fan of Truffle Fries, but Truffle Oil is quite expensive which seems to make it more popular and taste nicer. To me, it's a bit of an acquired taste, but I still couldn't help my hands from grabbing another and another and another of the crunchy fries.

Hello Truffle Fries 

 Dessert time !
It must be the good coffee, or the irish cream that made this so tasty. I wonder if the barrister would make a new cup if the art on the top turned out ugly. Coffee art always puts a smile on my face, though they only last for the few moments.

Irish Cream Coffee 

Top shelf of the cake display, I saw this cake and was immediately drawn to it. Left the last 2 slices, so it should be quite popular. Glad that it didn't disappoint me.

Salted Caramel Carrot Cake

 Not the best waffles I've had as they're made to be crispy. It says somewhere in the menu "crispy waffles" so they probably taste better with some melted ice cream. Drowned them in maple syrup instead.

Belgian Waffles

 And here's my ever-favorite Affogato. A scoop of homemade vanilla ice cream, and a shot of espresso. The experience of pouring the espresso over the ice cream yourself is much more satisfying than having it served to you already mixed. The first mouth of hot coffee with ice cold ice cream is the best.

Habitat Coffee Affogato 

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Overall, I have to say that I highly recommend Habitat Coffee because the food, desserts and drinks are all really good. Definitely try the Affogato if you haven't had one before. The food selection is just sufficient that I can feel each dish is well prepared. It's tasty, it's hot and fresh. There's really nothing I can complain about the food we ordered. 

I just love places that don't add GST/Service charge such as Habitat Coffee. The prices are affordable, so I will definitely come back when I crave for pasta. 

It's got a good location, with a bus stop just outside, that my friends found it so convenient. 

Thank you Habitat Coffee for adding to the vibrant food/coffee scene at Upper Thomson !!  

Check out the Habitat Coffee Menu here