We got to know about DW Workshop through an instagram photo posted by @miss_teatime_sg. We were mesmerized by the cozy setting of the living room and it turned out to be a cafe, the DW Workshop.
The cafe is housed within a typical two-storey Colonial house which is in black and white. Even though nothing much was done to the interior since it only has mainly cemented floor and whitewashed wall, it is the combination of furniture that magnified the look.
At DW Workshop, it is a cafe cum workshop and at the same time a retail. First let’s explore its cafe. Dinning area are available at both level 1 and 2. Al Fresco dinning is also available.
It seems like a trend for cafe to grow their own herbs and spice. We spotted these at DW Workshop as well.
At DW Workshop, various menu are available at different timing. Wake up to breakfast for scones, muffins, bread and granola. For lunch, expect the trendy and yet healthy Lunch Bowl. The menu rotates daily. Comes dinner, it is all about communal dinning where each dish is designed to share by 2 or more. The communal dinning menu is also at weekend, in addition to the devoted weekend brunch menu.
My first visit to DW Workshop was for lunch. There are various Mains, both hot and cold sides and “rice” to choose from. The Mains choices differ from Monday to Friday.
My choice for Main was the Grilled Beef. It was far too tough for me to chew till I am able to swallow them. I succumbed to the beef eventually.
I got 2 hot sides, the wild mushroom sauteed with persillade and pumpkin puree. I was surprise that they chose to mashed the pumpkin instead of serving it in cube.
My only cold side was the Spinach Goat Cheese Salad and I enjoyed this the most.
Our second visit was on a weekend to try out their Weekend Brunch. On the menu were 3 savoury dishes, Our Signature Potato Rosti ($21), Crab Salad Croissant ($24) and Ground Beef Plate ($22). The remaining items served were mainly Breakfast food. As such, we selected the first 2 dishes as our brunch choices.
Our Signature Potato Rosti ($21) was pretty decent. A pity we took a little too long to take our perfect photo shot as such it is never delicious when cold.
None of us enjoyed the Crab Salad Croissant ($24) as we didn’t prefer the pungent seafood flavour emitting from the crab. Personally, I didn’t find the crunchy granny smith complemented the crab.
As for drinks, DW Workshop offers a range of cold pressed ($9) such as Summer Watermelon and Strawberry Mint that was refreshing. There are 5 other selections.
Others include concoction such as Summer Hibiscus ($7.50) and sparkling soda, Gingerella Ginger Ale ($6.90).
At DW Workshop, they have either Drip coffee ($9) or Stove Brew ($9) via Moka Pot.
Instead of preparing the drip coffee by hand, it is by the Poursteady Machine. The machine can pour a maximum of 5 cups in tandem and at a shorter time compared making it by the barista.
The workshop will take over the dinning area at level 2 whenever there is classes.
The workshop varied every 3 months. Currently, folding paper jewellery and making concrete lamp workshop are available.
It is also a retail with watches and many other items on sales.
None is cheap.
NAHMJ Verdict
NAHMJ likes the concept of DW Workshop whereby they offer food, retail and handicraft sessions. But since none of which are wallet friendly, we supposed they have a specific target group. Lastly, we thought there are rooms for improvement for their food.
DW Workshop
41 Rochester Drive, Singapore 138582
Tel: +65 6659 0879
Website: http://www.dwworkshop.com
FB: https://www.facebook.com/DW.WORKSHOP.PTE.LTD/
Opening Hours
Daily 0930 to 2230
Getting There
By MRT:
- Circle line or East-West line – Buona Vista station
By Bus:
- alight at or opposite Buona Vista station or after Anglo Chinese Junior College 74, 91, 92 95, 191, 196, 198, 200
Rating: 6.5/10
