The Larder Cafe

About The Larder Cafe

The Larder Cafe is a friendly, relaxing cafe in the heartland of Toa Payoh, Singapore, serving a wide range of quality Western-leaning food and drinks. The menu spans starters, salads, pastas, all-day brunch, burgers, pizza, mains, a kids menu, desserts, waffles, and an extensive drinks list covering coffee, tea, beer, cider, soju and wine.

The cafe has been featured on Yelp, Burpple, HungryGoWhere, Daniel Food Diary, and TripAdvisor. One customer testimonial describes a dining experience with smoked duck salad as a starter, ribs and steak as mains, praising the food as "premium food at very reasonable pricing."

The Larder Cafe: A Toa Payoh Favourite for Western Comfort Food

Tucked into the heartland of Toa Payoh, The Larder Cafe has built a reputation as a friendly, relaxing spot to meet friends and enjoy a wide-ranging Western-leaning menu. The cafe has been featured across Singapore's food media landscape, including Yelp, Burpple, HungryGoWhere, Daniel Food Diary, and TripAdvisor — a spread of recognition that reflects the breadth of its menu as much as its neighbourhood setting.

A Menu That Covers Every Craving

What stands out about The Larder Cafe is just how much ground its menu covers. Starters range from sweet potato and truffle fries to baked escargots and a German sausage platter. Salads include a Caesar, a house salad, and a smoked duck salad in Asian vinaigrette — the same dish singled out in a customer review as part of "a great dining experience."

The pasta section is extensive, spanning carbonara, mushroom aglio olio, and several seafood options tossed in tom yam or pesto sauce, while the all-day brunch menu offers everything from eggs benedict in three variations to a hearty big breakfast and avocado smoked salmon toast.

Burgers, Pizza and Big Mains

For heartier appetites, The Big Bite section serves up burgers including a homemade pork patty option, a classic beef burger, and a wagyu beef burger on a charcoal bun. Three thin-crust pizzas — teriyaki chicken, smoked duck, and mushroom truffle — sit alongside a full mains menu covering fish and chips, grilled salmon, duck confit, and a run of steaks (pork ribeye, sirloin, and ribeye), plus BBQ pork ribs and braised lamb shanks. One reviewer specifically called out the ribs and steak as "perfectly done," adding that the food felt like "premium food at very reasonable pricing."

Something for the Whole Table

Families aren't left out — a kids menu offers pasta, chicken bolognese, fish and chips, and a kids burger, each served with a choice of free orange or apple cranberry juice. On the sweeter side, desserts include rainbow cake, oreo and blueberry cheesecakes, ondeh ondeh, and a chocolate lava cake served with vanilla ice cream, alongside a substantial list of ice cream and sorbet flavours from gula melaka to yuzu raspberry.

Drinks to Match

The drinks list is just as thorough. Coffee options run from a straightforward long black to more elaborate options like osmanthus latte and pandan coconut latte, while the tea list includes caffeine-free blends like lemon ginger mint and coba cabana alongside classics like British breakfast and earl grey lavender.

For something stronger, the cafe stocks German beers from Paulaner, a craft beer selection including Moritz Pilsner and Warsteiner Premium, several soju flavours, Kopparberg ciders, and a curated wine list featuring Portuguese reds from Alentejo and Chilean wines from Casa Silva, spanning sauvignon blanc through to a Gran Reserva cabernet sauvignon.

A Reliable Spot in the Heartlands

With a menu this broad — spanning starters, salads, pasta, brunch, burgers, pizza, mains, a kids menu, desserts, and an extensive drinks programme — The Larder Cafe positions itself as a genuine all-rounder for Toa Payoh. Whether it's a casual brunch, a family dinner, or a more involved evening over wine and steak, the range on offer gives regulars plenty of reasons to keep coming back.

Signature items

• Smoked Duck Salad
• BBQ Pork Ribs
• Wagyu Beef Burger
• Baked Escargots
• Duck Confit
• Lamb Shanks

Menu

Tea

• British Breakfast — Black tea blend of Assam, Kenyan, and Ceylon.
• Earl Grey Lavender — Black tea with oil of Bergamot and lavender flowers.
• Chamomile Dream — Chamomile, lemon verbena, lemongrass.
• Lemon Ginger Mint (Caffeine Free) — Peppermint, ginger root, lemongrass, lemon myrtle, galangal.
• Osmanthus Sencha — Green tea with osmanthus flowers.
• Pearl of the Orient — Jasmine green tea with rose petals.
• Coba Cabana (Caffeine Free) — Rooibos, greenbush, lemon myrtle, candied mango and pineapple, peppermint leaves, basil leaves, lemon peel.

Soju

• Chuga Lychee — ABV 7.7%~17.3%, 330ml.
• Green Grape — ABV 7.7%~17.3%, 330ml.
• Gulp Red Watermelon — ABV 7.7%~17.3%, 330ml.
• Gbohae Yipsejoo Maple Original — ABV 7.7%~17.3%, 330ml.
• Chuga Peach — ABV 7.7%~17.3%, 330ml.
• Chuga Yuzu — ABV 7.7%~17.3%, 330ml.

Wine

• Herdade Dos Coteis Regional 2020 — Red wine (glass/bottle) from Moura, Alentejo, Portugal; Touriga Nacional, Syrah, Alicante Bouschet blend.
• Herdade Das Servas Colheita Selection 2017 — Red wine (bottle) from Estremoz, Alentejo, Portugal; full-bodied blend, pairs with red meat and strong cheese.
• Casa Silva Sauvignon Blanc — White wine (glass/bottle) with fresh apricot, mango, honey and citrus notes.
• Casa Silva Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon — Red wine (bottle) with ripe fruit, cherry, strawberry and chocolate notes, aged in French oak.
• Casa Silva Gran Reserva Los Lingues Cabernet Sauvignon — Red wine (bottle) with blackberry, nutmeg, menthol, tobacco and leather notes.

Mains

• Fish & Chips — Breaded fish, greens, fries, tartar sauce.
• Grilled Buttermilk Chicken — Grilled buttermilk chicken thigh with fine french beans, mashed potatoes, creamy mushroom truffle sauce.
• Pan Seared Barramundi — Barramundi fillet, greens, mashed potato, salsa verde sauce.
• Grilled Salmon — Grilled salmon with fine french beans, lemongrass mashed potatoes & homemade cauliflower pea sauce.
• BBQ Pork Ribs — Pork loin ribs, coleslaw, fries & BBQ sauce.
• Duck Confit — Duck leg, arugula, mashed potatoes, orange sauce.
• Pork Ribeye Steak — Sautéed seasonal veggies, baby potatoes, garlic soya sauce.
• Sirloin Steak — Striploin, seasonal veg, baby potatoes, red wine sauce.
• Ribeye Steak — Sautéed seasonal veggies, baby potatoes, red wine sauce.
• Lamb Shanks — Braised lamb foreshank in red wine sauce, mashed potato, fine French beans, roasted garlic & cherry tomato.

Pizza

• Teriyaki Chicken — 9" thin crust pizza with grilled teriyaki chicken, mozzarella, parmesan, cheddar & mayonnaise.
• Smoked Duck — 9" thin crust pizza with smoked duck, arugula, mozzarella, parmesan, cheddar & tomato sauce.
• Mushroom Truffle — 9" thin crust pizza with button mushrooms, truffle oil, mozzarella, parmesan & cheddar.

Coffee

• Espresso — Coffee option.
• Add Espresso Shot — Coffee add-on.
• Long Black — Coffee option.
• Iced Coffee Float — Coffee option.
• Flat White — Coffee option.
• Cappuccino — Coffee option.
• Mocha — Coffee option.
• Latte — Coffee option.
• Iced Cubes Espresso — Coffee option.
• Hazelnut Latte — Coffee option.
• Caramel Latte — Coffee option.
• Osmanthus Latte — Coffee option.
• Pandan Coconut Latte — Coffee option.
• Chocolate — Hot chocolate drink.
• Affogato — Espresso poured over ice cream.

Pastas

• Carbonara Spaghetti — Spaghetti with bacon, button mushrooms in cream sauce.
• Chicken Linguini — Linguini with chicken & seasonal veg in tomato sauce.
• Mushroom Aglio Olio Spaghetti — Assorted mushrooms sautéed with garlic, olive oil, chilli padi & parsley.
• Arrabbiata Linguine — Spicy pork sausage, seasonal veggie in fiery tomato sauce.
• Smoked Duck Spaghetti — Smoked duck, tomato, garlic, olive oil, chilli padi & arugula.
• Creamy Chicken Penne — Chicken, spinach with penne in cream sauce.
• Seafood Aglio Olio Spaghetti — Prawns, mussels, squid & clams tossed with garlic, parsley, chilli & olive oil.
• Seafood Tom Yam Spaghetti — Prawns, mussels, squid & clams tossed with tom yam sauce.
• Seafood Pesto Spaghetti — Prawns, mussels, squid & clams tossed with pesto sauce.
• Mushroom Truffle Gratin — Elbow pasta with shimeji, shitake & button mushrooms in truffle cream sauce & cheese.
• Seafood Gratin — Elbow pasta with prawns, mussels, squid in tomato sauce & cheese.

Salads

• House Salad — Greens, cherry tomatoes & cucumbers in balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
• Caesar Salad — Romaine lettuce with croutons, parmesan cheese, bacon, egg and homemade caesar dressing.
• Smoked Duck Salad — Duck breast & greens in Asian vinaigrette dressing.
• Grilled Salmon Salad — Grilled salmon fillet, mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers and onions in yuzu wasabi dressing.

Desserts

• Rainbow Cake — Dessert option on the menu.
• Oreo Cheesecake — Dessert option on the menu.
• Blueberry Cheesecake — Dessert option on the menu.
• Ondeh Ondeh — Dessert option on the menu.
• Royal Choco Truffle Cake — Dessert option on the menu.
• Homemade Creme Brulee — Dessert option on the menu.
• Chocolate Lava Cake — Served with a single scoop of vanilla ice cream.
• Double Choco Brownie with Vanilla Ice Cream — Chocolate brownie served with vanilla ice cream.

Starters

• Soup of the Day — Homemade soup with toast.
• Sweet Potato Fries — Straight-cut sweet potato fries.
• Nacho Chips — Tortilla chips with salsa cheese dip.
• Cheese Fries — Straight-cut fries with cheese dip.
• Truffle Fries — Served with truffle mayo dip.
• Baked Escargots (6pcs) — Baked snails with garlic butter & parmesan cheese, served with toast.
• Crispy Hot Wings — Spicy chicken wings (6 pcs).
• Mushroom Quesadilla — Tortilla wrap with mushrooms.
• German Sausage Platter — Pork garlic, pork bockwurst, and pork knackwurst with sauerkraut and mustard.

Kids Menu

• Kids Pasta — Elbow pasta with cheese sauce or tomato sauce.
• Chicken Bolognese — Spaghetti with minced chicken in tomato sauce.
• Beef Meatballs Pasta — Spaghetti with beef meatballs in tomato sauce.
• Kids Fish & Chips — Breaded fish, french fries & mayo dip.
• Kids Burger — Beef patty, cheddar cheese & french fries.

Craft Beer

• Moritz Pilsner — ABV 4.9%, 330ml.
• Moritz Epidor (Dark Pilsner) — ABV 7.2%, 330ml.
• FxxKing Hell Lager — ABV 4.9%, 355ml.
• Crust Toasted Lager — ABV 4.5%, 330ml.
• The Island Tropical Lager — ABV 5.0%, 330ml.
• Warsteiner Premium — ABV 4.8%, 330ml.

Cold Drinks

• Water — Still water.
• Mineral Water 500ml — Bottled mineral water.
• San Pellegrino Sparkling Water 500ml — Sparkling mineral water.
• Coke / Coke Light — Soft drink.
• Sprite — Soft drink.
• Root Beer — Soft drink.
• Iced Lemon Tea — Cold tea drink.
• Iced Peach Tea — Cold tea drink.
• Orange Juice — Fruit juice.
• Apple Cranberry Juice — Fruit juice.
• Yuzu Float — Float drink.
• Soursop Float — Float drink.
• Root Beer Float — Float drink.
• Blue Sea — Blue Lagoon soda.
• Red Dot — Pink Grapefruit soda.
• Cool Breeze — Green Apple Mint soda.
• Sunny Day — Green Peach soda.
• Purple Rain — Blueberry Ale soda.
• Summer Green — Green Apple soda.
• Summer Lavender — Lavender soda.

German Beer

• Paulaner Munich Hell — Lager, ABV 4.9%, 500ml, Germany.
• Paulaner Hefe Weissbier — Wheat beer, ABV 5.5%, 500ml, Germany.
• Paulaner Hefe Weissbier Dunkel — Dunkel, ABV 5.3%, 500ml, Germany.
• Monk's Stout — Stout, ABV 5.2%, 330ml.

The Big Bite

• Black Mama Pork Burger — Homemade pork patty, cheddar cheese on charcoal bun, coleslaw & fries.
• Chicken Burger — Deep-fried chicken batter on a burger bun with cheese sauce, fries and coleslaw.
• The Beef Burger — Beef patty, bacon, grilled onions, cheddar cheese, fries & coleslaw.
• Wagyu Beef Burger — Wagyu beef patty, mushrooms, cheddar cheese on charcoal bun, fries & coleslaw.

Salad Add-Ons

• Bacon — Add-on for salads.
• Sauteed Mushrooms — Add-on for salads.
• Grilled Chicken — Add-on for salads.
• Smoked Salmon — Add-on for salads.
• Grilled Salmon — Add-on for salads.

All Day Brunch

• Chicken & Avocado Wrap — Tortilla, grilled chicken, avocados, tomatoes & greens.
• Club Sandwich — Wholemeal bread, honey-baked ham, bacon, egg, cheddar cheese, tomatoes & lettuce.
• Breakfast Toast — Focaccia topped with prosciutto, sautéed mushrooms, garlic cream cheese, mozzarella and truffle oil.
• Avocado Smoked Salmon Toast — Avocado and smoked salmon on focaccia bread, drizzled with pesto.
• Bacon Eggs Benedict — Streaky bacon, poached eggs, greens, hollandaise sauce & brioche bread.
• Honey Baked Ham Eggs Benedict — Honey-baked ham, poached eggs, greens, hollandaise sauce & brioche bread.
• Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict — Smoked salmon, poached eggs, greens, hollandaise sauce & brioche bread.
• Big Breakfast — Two scrambled eggs, grilled halved tomato, bacon, garlic pork sausage, and sautéed mushrooms.

Kopparberg Ciders

• Naked Apple — ABV 4%~4.5%, 330ml.
• Elderflower Lime — ABV 4%~4.5%, 330ml.
• Strawberry Lime — ABV 4%~4.5%, 330ml.
• Pear — ABV 4%~4.5%, 330ml.
• Mixed Fruit — ABV 4%~4.5%, 330ml.

Waffles & Ice Cream

• Buttermilk Waffle — Waffle option, served with 2 scoops of ice cream.
• Red Velvet Waffle — Waffle option, served with 2 scoops of ice cream.
• Charcoal Waffle — Double scoop ice cream with caramel or chocolate sauce.

Ice Cream / Sorbet Flavours

• Triple Chocolate — Ice cream flavour.
• Mint Chocolate — Ice cream flavour.
• Mexican Vanilla — Ice cream flavour.
• Caramel w/Nut — Ice cream flavour.
• Cookie & Cream — Ice cream flavour.
• Green Tea — Ice cream flavour.
• Bubble Gum — Ice cream flavour.
• Latte Coffee — Ice cream flavour.
• Lavender Honey — Ice cream flavour.
• Earl Grey Lavender — Ice cream flavour.
• Hazelnut Cookie Dough — Ice cream flavour.
• Gula Melaka — Ice cream flavour.
• Ondeh Ondeh — Ice cream flavour.
• Grape Yakult — Ice cream flavour.
• Strawberry Basil — Ice cream flavour.
• Strawberry Cheesecake — Ice cream flavour.
• Soursop Sorbet — Sorbet flavour.
• Yuzu Raspberry Sorbet — Sorbet flavour.

Frequently asked questions

Where is The Larder Cafe located?

In the heartland of Toa Payoh, Singapore.

Does The Larder Cafe have a kids menu?

Yes, including kids pasta, chicken bolognese, fish and chips, and a kids burger, each served with free juice.

Is there a lunch promotion?

Yes, a Monday to Friday Executive Set Lunch add-on runs from 11am to 5pm, adding Soup of the Day plus a drink (Iced Lemon Tea, Long Black, or Flat White). It's not applicable on Saturdays, Sundays or public holidays.

Does the cafe serve alcohol?

Yes, including German beer, craft beer, soju, Kopparberg ciders, and a selection of wines.

Are there caffeine-free drink options?

Yes, the Lemon Ginger Mint and Coba Cabana teas are both caffeine-free.

Where has The Larder Cafe been featured?

On Yelp, Burpple, HungryGoWhere, Daniel Food Diary, and TripAdvisor.

What type of cuisine does the cafe serve?

A Western-style menu spanning starters, salads, pastas, brunch, burgers, pizza, and mains including steaks.

Tips

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