The Dispensary @ Tiong Bahru

I finally visited The Dispensary today with a friend. In its former life, it was an abandoned Chinese medical hall which has been revived and transformed into a cafe, now known as The Dispensary. My late paternal grandfather used to own a Chinese medical hall so it is really wonderful to see the owners retaining the old Chinese medicine cabinets as it is a fond reminder of my childhood. There are also many items on display that serve to show a glimpse of life in the 50s, 60s and 70s. :) It was kind of a little travel back in time. I didn't get to see upstairs as it was closed. Hopefully, I can see it at the next visit.

I didn't get to try out the cupcakes as I have hoped as there weren't any. :( Perhaps next visit, I will have better luck. :) Instead, I just had a Babycino while my friend tried a Ham & Cheese toastie and a latte.

I love The Dispensary's vintage decor which gives the cafe an idle and nostalgic air - perfect in getting me to slow down and take it easy for the time I spent at The Dispensary. :)

PoTeaTo = Potato + Tea

Potato and tea - two of my favourite items together at this cafe in Tiong Barhru.:)
PoTeaTo is a nice, cosy and serene cafe in Tiong Bahru, just a few doors down from Forty Hands cafe. PoTeaTo has mostly potato dishes (they have other dishes too) and large selection of tea! It is not easy to find cafes that specialise in one of them, let alone both items. I tried its Tofu Potato Cakes with avocado tomato salad ($14) and its Raspberry Mint premium selection tea ($7.20). The potato cakes are simply delicious!

Although PoTeaTo is not as crowded as its neighbour, I much prefer PoTeaTo because of its more cosy and serene ambiance and more importantly, because of its potato dishes and tea selection! Yes, I am a potato lover and a tea drinker. :)