The photo below has absolutely nothing to do with Swensen’s. It has everything to do with Breakfast at Tiffany’s, though. Black dress, pearls, sunglasses… get the connection? 😛
Okay, moving on to what this post is supposed to be about, which is breakfast at Swensen’s.
Swensen’s has always been one of my favourite go-to restaurants here in Singapore because they have consistently good food and delicious desserts. Their chocolate malted milkshakes are my favourite.
The first Swensen’s I ever tried was in Bangkok, Thailand. My friend Cate and I were wandering through a mall by ourselves when we spotted two people eating yummy-looking ice cream cones. We wanted to buy some, too, so despite knowing there was a language barrier, we dared to approach them and got ready to have a difficult conversation which could involve a lot of “charades.” Cate pointed at the ice cream and asked, “Where where?” in purposely broken English.
“Just take the escalator, and once you alight, turn left, and you’ll find it there,” the guy replied in perfectly fluent English.
We were stunned, and we later laughed because she was the one who seemed like she had terrible English in that conversation!
So we followed his instructions, bought our ice cream, and it was love at first bite for us. We flew back home to the Philippines after that, and a few months later, we migrated to Singapore, and we were happy to find that they had Swensen’s here as well. We’ve been here so many times since then, ordering everything from crustacean pasta to sizzling brownie sundaes to cheesy mussels.
But the funny thing was, I had never ever tried their breakfasts before, until last Sunday. We were sending our friend Dred off to a 2 month business trip in the Philippines, so we decided to have breakfast at the airport before she flew off.
I was the first one to arrive, and I was ushered to a table across a very annoying overly affectionate couple which really put me off my food. Luckily, when my friends arrived (led by Nantoy who said he wanted to tell the waiter that he was here to join his blogger friend, OMG), they asked to be seated elsewhere, so I could enjoy my meal without wanting to hurl.
There were 6 of us, and we each ordered something different, coincidentally, I think. I ended up sampling a bit of everyone’s dish.
SWENSEN’S SUNRISE OMELETTE ($12.20)
Indulge in a perfectly moist omelette mixed with diced tomatoes and herbs, served with baked honey butter cream Ciabatta sausages, buttered potatoes, and creamy mushrooms
ALL AMERICAN PANCAKES ($10.90)
Fluffy buttermilk pancakes with homemade honey butter cream, served with cheesy sausages, buttered potatoes, and creamy mushrooms
TRI-CHEESE TOAST ($11.90)
A truly delightful treat for all cheese lovers, this delectable creation features sourdough bread topped with the chef’s special recipe of delicious homemade tri-cheese. Served with cheesy sausages, buttered potatoes, and creamy mushrooms.
HONEY CHICKEN WAFFLES ($12.90)
Comfort food at its best – crispy and juicy chicken stacked on a fluffy golden waffle drizzled with lusciously decadent honey. Served with buttered potatoes, creamy mushrooms, and cheesy sausages.
GOOD MORNING SUNNIES ($11.90)
Full breakfast set of two sunny side up eggs, served with baked honey butter cream Ciabatta rolls, cheesy sausages, buttered potatoes, and creamy mushrooms.
SMOKED SALMON EGGS BENEDICT ($12.90)
Two slices of Swensen’s famous sourdough bread topped with smoked salmon, poached eggs, and drizzled with Hollandaise and served with creamy mushrooms.
We were all very happy with our food, so much so that we already made plans to come back when it’s Merci’s time to leave for the Philippines. But while we liked the mains, the sides left a lot to be desired. I definitely did not like the potatoes, which were dry, and as for the mushrooms, I’ve never really liked those kind. I would have preferred button mushrooms.
My favourite dish was the waffles with chicken, which was Nantoy’s order. The fried chicken was so tasty and tender and crispy! I am definitely ordering that next time!
After breakfast, we accompanied Dred to the departure area and posed with the merlion before hugging her goodbye. We will definitely miss her but we’re sure she’ll have a lot of fun there and besides, I’ll be seeing her there in May!
SWENSEN’S
Changi Airport Terminal 2 Arrival Hall (Public Area)
Opening Hours : 24 hours
Tel : (65) 6542 8219
This post is part of the A to Z Challenge, a blog hop that goes through the alphabet for all the days of April except Sundays. Today’s feature is B for Breakfast.
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You know, I haven’t had breakfast at Swensen’s before too. That pancakes looks goooood (it’s the lover in me speaking), but the chicken-waffle combination looks awesome too! So, did your friend said that to the waiter? XD
Haha no, thank goodness, I would have been embarrassed! XP
Love the new header! I also hate being across from kissing people that is not what restaurants are for!!
Thanks for noticing, I really love it too! I got the theme really cheap too, it was a pre-made one on Etsy. 🙂
I wouldn’t mind having a great breakfast like that every day!
Dan Brown A-Z
Good job blogger friend. I look forward to another breakfast session with you!
Thanks awesome friend of blogger! Excited to have more breakfasts with you too!
I can see the comments section on my phone, yay! That food looks awesome! Are creamy mushrooms a breakfast staple there?
I’m glad! Though I dunno why they don’t show up at your work computer!
No, actually, that was the first time I had that dish!
Their food does look delicious. I happened to think, while looking at the pictures, that the chicken looked the tastiest. 🙂
Ha, you’ve got a good eye for food!
Your article mentions two of my favorite things – food and the Philippines! 🙂 I have not had the pleasure of seeing Singapore yet – other than from inside the airport – but it is definitely on my list of places I want to explore.
Those pictures look great. Swensen’s sounds like a great place. We had a place called Swensen’s here in the US, but it served only ice cream. (It may have been spelled Swenson’s, though, I can’t recall.)
Good luck with the #AtoZChallenge! I look forward to following your posts.
Thanks, Chuck, it makes me really happy to hear (read) that you like my home country!
Perhaps it’s the same Swensen’s; the ones here serve ice cream too, but maybe they diversified their menu to cater to the local market.
Hi! I love your blog! I was just passing by from the A to Z Challenge, and came across it. Having lived in Sg myself for 3 years, I’m a HUGE Swensen’s fan! I was so excited when it finally came to India. Look forward to reading all your other posts!
Thank you! Glad to know you can relate and that it followed you to India too! 🙂
J here, stopping by from the #atozchallenge – where I am part of the A to Z Ambassador Team! (I’m a minion/volunteer under Arlee.)
Great post. I’m looking forward to more. Let me know if I can help you in any blogging way this month. I’ve followed you on your listed social media sites.
@JLenniDorner
The Eggs Benedict with Salmon looks delicious. That’s what’d I’d order, most certainly!
The portions are much smaller than in America. Unless it’s brunch… that might be right for brunch.
Thanks for sharing this post.
All of these look so yummy. My favorite breakfast thus far has to be a Full English. I’m craving it as I type this…
I am craving breakfast now too, and it’s almost midnight here. 😮
DEE!
I have good/great/amazing news for you! (If you haven’t already heard it!)
Next month Meat Liquor (a seriously incredible burger joint with amazing cocktails, which (until next month) had been solely in England) is opening its doors in Singapore in May! Promise me you’ll try it!? xx
I can see the comments section on my phone, yay! That food looks awesome! Are creamy mushrooms a breakfast staple there?
I’m glad! Though I dunno why they don’t show up at your work computer!
No, actually, that was the first time I had that dish!
Love the new header! I also hate being across from kissing people that is not what restaurants are for!!
Thanks for noticing, I really love it too! I got the theme really cheap too, it was a pre-made one on Etsy. 🙂
J here, stopping by from the #atozchallenge – where I am part of the A to Z Ambassador Team! (I’m a minion/volunteer under Arlee.)
Great post. I’m looking forward to more. Let me know if I can help you in any blogging way this month. I’ve followed you on your listed social media sites.
@JLenniDorner
The Eggs Benedict with Salmon looks delicious. That’s what’d I’d order, most certainly!
The portions are much smaller than in America. Unless it’s brunch… that might be right for brunch.
Thanks for sharing this post.
DEE!
I have good/great/amazing news for you! (If you haven’t already heard it!)
Next month Meat Liquor (a seriously incredible burger joint with amazing cocktails, which (until next month) had been solely in England) is opening its doors in Singapore in May! Promise me you’ll try it!? xx
Your article mentions two of my favorite things – food and the Philippines! 🙂 I have not had the pleasure of seeing Singapore yet – other than from inside the airport – but it is definitely on my list of places I want to explore.
Those pictures look great. Swensen’s sounds like a great place. We had a place called Swensen’s here in the US, but it served only ice cream. (It may have been spelled Swenson’s, though, I can’t recall.)
Good luck with the #AtoZChallenge! I look forward to following your posts.
Thanks, Chuck, it makes me really happy to hear (read) that you like my home country!
Perhaps it’s the same Swensen’s; the ones here serve ice cream too, but maybe they diversified their menu to cater to the local market.
You know, I haven’t had breakfast at Swensen’s before too. That pancakes looks goooood (it’s the lover in me speaking), but the chicken-waffle combination looks awesome too! So, did your friend said that to the waiter? XD
Haha no, thank goodness, I would have been embarrassed! XP
Good job blogger friend. I look forward to another breakfast session with you!
Thanks awesome friend of blogger! Excited to have more breakfasts with you too!
All of these look so yummy. My favorite breakfast thus far has to be a Full English. I’m craving it as I type this…
I am craving breakfast now too, and it’s almost midnight here. 😮
I wouldn’t mind having a great breakfast like that every day!
Dan Brown A-Z
Their food does look delicious. I happened to think, while looking at the pictures, that the chicken looked the tastiest. 🙂
Ha, you’ve got a good eye for food!