Hey Faithfuls! I’ve been eyeing this rooftop bakery and restaurant at KADA for the longest time, and I’m so glad I finally made it there. It’s called Alani, and fun fact: I actually stumbled upon it before it even opened. I remember seeing the space, getting curious, and then waiting (very patiently) for its opening. Fast forward a few years, and I finally got around to visiting it properly!

I went alone on a weekend, and unsurprisingly, it was pretty packed. I managed to snag a seat along the walkway near the wall, which I honestly didn’t mind at all. Most of the seating here is communal-style, and if you know me, you’ll know I’m really not a fan of sharing tables—especially when you end up seated opposite couples engaging in extreme PDA while you’re just trying to enjoy your bread in peace.

If you’re lucky, you’ll get one of those standalone tables facing the view. They’re lovely, but fair warning: it can get really hot up there.

The menu is accessed via QR code, and I went in fully expecting rooftop, boutique-bakery prices. To my surprise, most of the items were under S$20. I thought, okay, the portions will be on the smaller side, but NOPE SIR. The dishes here are surprisingly generous and very hearty.

For mains, I ordered the Fermented Pumpkin Pesto & Wagyu Beef Sourdough (S$18), which is one of the pricier items on the menu, but still very reasonable in my opinion. The sourdough was chewy with a slight char, layered with a rich pumpkin pesto, melted cheese, and bits of wagyu beef. What really tied everything together was their homemade spiced chilli oil, which added a nice kick. Also worth mentioning: their sourdough is made with a 14-year-old, hand-carried Greek starter, which makes the bread even more special.

I also tried the Spanakopita with Phyllo Pastry, Spinach, Leeks, Feta Cheese & Fresh Herbs (S$11). The phyllo pastry was beautifully flaky, and the filling was generously packed with spinach, leeks, feta, and fresh herbs. It came with a tangy sauce on the side that cut through the richness nicely. Strangely enough, it reminded me a little of a Chinese pancake in texture, but with very European flavours. Unexpected, but in a good way.

For desserts, Alani has a rotating selection of bakes displayed at the counter, so you can just pick whatever catches your eye. There were options like banana cake and carrot cake, and I went with the carrot cake. It was huge — easily shareable between two to three people. The cake was moist and warmly spiced, with shredded carrots adding texture and natural sweetness. The crumb was soft and studded with crunchy nuts throughout. Honestly, very comforting and dangerously easy to finish.

For drinks, you can order their homemade lemonade or get a cup of coffee. They actually serve coffee made with beans from Morph Coffee Roasters, who work with One Fifteenth Coffee from Jakarta.

I’ve been back a few more times since, including visits with my boyfriend, and he fully agrees that Alani is really good. If you’re planning a visit, I’d recommend coming on a weekday when it’s less crowded, choosing a more private table if possible, and going when it’s windy — it honestly makes a huge difference. Get those things right, and you’ll have a really lovely experience.

If you’ve been eyeing Alani like I was, this is your sign to finally go. Thanks for reading, and see you next post!