Neighbourly Cafe

Checking out Neighbourly, a free-parking, pet-friendly European-style artisanal café tucked away in Ulu Pandan, from the acclaimed team behind Carpenter and Cook.

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While many guests may assume Neighbourly is a bakery café because of its connection with its sister café, Carpenter and Cook, Neighbourly is actually a food-driven café. Its kitchen is helmed by a chef with four years of experience in a Michelin-starred restaurant, bringing top-notch techniques to approachable, everyday dining.

Communal Dining

Whenever practical within the scale of their small kitchen, the team chooses to make their components from scratch, allowing artisanal quality to shine through in every dish. It’s this attention to detail and commitment to craftsmanship that gives Neighbourly its own identity.

Check out this corner

Neighbourly is designed as a welcoming neighbourhood café where guests can slow down, gather and enjoy each other’s company. From the communal table and face-to-face ordering at the counter to its intentionally QR-code-free dining experience, every detail encourages genuine conversations and interactions.

Ordering Counter

 The two-storey café is connected by a spiral staircase, leading upstairs to cosy corners like this inviting lounge area, furnished with a comfortable sofa, patterned armchairs and a coffee table. With its warm interiors, greenery and charming pet-themed artwork, it makes a lovely spot to unwind, catch up and simply spend time together.

A cosy corner upstairs at Neighbourly

The Fresh Peel Orange is a limited-portion drink made with fresh orange peel that is peeled by hand, then macerated with sugar and fermented for 2–3 days to naturally extract the fragrant orange oils. This careful process gives the drink its distinctive citrusy aroma and flavour. Available in both hot and cold versions, it’s a unique option for those looking to try something a little different.

Orange Latte 

The Sparkling Peach Earl Grey Tea was a refreshing choice, combining fruity peach notes with the fragrant character of Earl Grey and a light sparkling finish. Served chilled with a dried citrus slice and edible flowers, it was as pretty as it was refreshing.

Sparkling Peach Earl Grey Tea (Cold)

I loved their English Muffin Breakfast, packed with whole-muscle ham, 4-hour house-made bacon jam, cheddar and a sunny-side-up egg, all sandwiched between toasted muffins. The combination was hearty, savoury and satisfying, with plenty of cheesy goodness in every bite.

English Muffin Breakfast - $16

They bake their own focaccia, make most of their sauces in-house and use locally farmed eggs. We had the Rosette de Lyon & Stracciatella, layered with house-made artichoke cream, pesto, savoury pork and creamy stracciatella, all tucked into their freshly baked focaccia.

Rosette de Lyon & Stracciatella - $24

For a Chinese-inspired vegetarian option, we had their Halloumi & Broccolini with spicy chilli crisps, whipped ricotta and a sunny-side-up egg on their house-baked focaccia. The chilli crisps added a lovely spicy kick to the creamy and savoury combination.

Chilli Crunch & Halloumi - $24

Pastas

The Tiger Prawn Pesto features grilled tiger prawns served over fusilli tossed in their house-made basil pesto. The prawns were juicy and flavourful, while the pesto coated the pasta nicely. This is a limited-portion dish, so it may be worth checking its availability when you visit.

Tiger Prawn Pesto - $22

Sweets

The Toasted House-Baked Banana Loaf comes with house-made Chantilly cream and passionfruit compote. Toasting gives the banana loaf a lovely crisp exterior while keeping the centre soft and moist, with the creamy Chantilly and tangy passionfruit adding a nice contrast. Contains nuts and dairy.

Banana Loaf - $10

Overall, we had a lovely time at Neighbourly, where the emphasis on freshly made components and quality ingredients really stood out. From the hearty English Muffin Breakfast and creative focaccia sandwiches to the pasta, drinks and banana loaf, there was a good variety to enjoy. With its cosy, pet-friendly setting, free parking and relaxed neighbourhood vibe, Neighbourly is a welcoming spot to drop by for a leisurely meal, coffee and some good company.