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The Singapore CBD coffee and breakfast scene just got a bit more grungy with Gemmills, a sliver of a back-alley cafe near Telok Ayer Street. You can grab a fuss-free drink and go, or stay awhile and slowly savour that cup of Vittoria coffee, some homemade muesli or homemade sourdough toast.
I liked the muesli - the oats had the recently toasted aroma that formed a lovely canvas for the fresh yoghurt, sweet berries and crunchy hazelnuts.
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The underground atmosphere is carried through from sister restaurants Maggie Joan's and Moosehead. The owners were also inspired by John Gemmills, the auctioneer-banker in the 1840s who gave Singapore its first public drinking fountain. A place to quench thirsts - that's what this place is about.
Apart from offering coffee and tea, Gemmills is a licensed bottle shop, so customers can grab some wine or craft beer as well.
The food menu is kept fairly simple. In the mornings, you get simple breakfast items - mostly toasties (including Vegemite) and pastries.
Lunchtime is from 11am; there are daily rotations of sandwiches (from S$9), tarts (from S$8) and cakes (from S$6).
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In the evenings, you'll find a curation of artisan cheeses (from S$8 per 50 grams), charcuterie (from S$7 per 50 grams) and a range of small bites such as mixed nuts (from S$4), marinated olives (from S$7) and duck rillettes (from S$10).
The roasted vegetables and feta bruschetta (above, S$14) looks so good, I'll have to come back and try it.
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My toasted ham and cheese croissant came a little squashed though.
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There's a cosy nook which I'm sure will be highly coveted by those who want to linger and chat.
Every month, Gemmills will also run a collaboration. For August, it's going to be GEMMILLS X STAMPING GROUND: Stamping Ground Coffee House will bring two unique cold brews to Gemmills. I tried both; they are quite light and refreshing.
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Although the address says 110 Telok Ayer, Gemmills has its entrance at Gemmills Lane. Look for the same olive trees that also flank Maggie Joan's next door.
GEMMILLS
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Tel: +65 6221-5564
Open Mon-Sat from 8am to about midnight
Thanks to Gemmills for the breakfast and coffee!
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