Get Fresh Muffins From $1.40 And Legit Matcha Latte At This New Bakery In Chinatown

Pretty Good Muffins has cheap muffins and matcha latte

From hokkien mee to mee rebus, Chinatown presents endless options for foodies in the area. Besides these hawker gems, there’s a series of trendy cafes such as Spring Coffee, Durian Haus, and Bullock Cart Coffee, making it a hotspot for cafe hoppers like me. Adding to the list is Pretty Good Muffins, a newly opened bakery at Hong Lim Complex that offers freshly baked muffins at wallet-friendly prices.

If you’re lucky, you’ll be greeted by an eye-catching display of 15 muffin flavours. Otherwise, do note that not all muffins are always available at opening time. 

A muffin here ranges from just $1.40 for the Almond or Cranberry to $2.50 for the Matcha Strawberry or Matcha White. 

We started with their crowd-favourites: the Blueberry ($1.50), Seasalt Nutella ($1.80), and Banana Walnut ($1.90) muffins.

When we tore the Blueberry muffin into half, a deep purple blueberry sauce oozed out. The sweetness complemented the dense texture of the muffin, making it a great option for those with a sweet tooth. Likewise, the Seasalt Nutella muffin was generously filled with creamy Nutella, and the Banana Walnut muffin boasted a satisfying crisp exterior and fluffy interior.

The Matcha Strawberry muffin was a collective favourite, though it would have been nicer if the earthy and bitter notes of matcha were more pronounced.

If you’d like to try something different, get the Matcha Oreo ($2.40) or Chocolate Kaya ($1.70). If not, the Apple ($1.50) and Biscoff ($1.90) muffins are equally delicious alternatives.

Besides their range of muffins, you can also quench your thirst with their Matcha Latte ($4.80) made using famous matcha brands such as Niko Neko’s Yuri Matcha. Their matcha latte is priced at a fraction of what most cafes offer these days, so try and see if it’s to your liking!

Alternatively, they offer Cold Brew Tea for just $1, with different flavours every day such as lychee rose and strawberry green tea.

For more cheap bakes, read our guide to the best hawker bakeries in Singapore. Alternatively, check out our guide to the best traditional bakeries in Singapore for old-school banana pie, orh nee tarts and more. 

Address: 531 Upper Cross Street, #02-57B, Hong Lim Complex, Singapore 050531
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 10:30am to 5:30pm, Sat 11am to 3pm
Website
Pretty Good Muffins is not a halal-certified eatery but uses no pork or lard.

Photos taken by Marcus Neo.
This was an independent visit by Eatbook.