This small, hole-in-the-wall bakery is famous for its fudge-y squares of brownies. These dark, chocolatey treats can come with a middle of salty peanut butter, premium hojicha, or baked with Valrhona Dulcey sprinkled with sea salt (from $6.80). Other popular treats include brookies – a mouthwatering cross between a brownie and cookie, from $6.40 – and banana bread (from $6.50), packed with honey nut cornflakes and dark chocolate chips. Follow its ever-changing menu on its Instagram page for more bakes like muffins, cookies, mini bundts, madeleines, and more.
The Backyard Bakers also has a savoury menu of sandwiches and toasts. At its China Street branch, you can have a casual dine-in lunch over smashed avocado toasts, which are topped with cherry tomatoes and your choice of protein. You can't go wrong with original chicken ($13.70), but the mala smoked salmon ($16.90) is a crowd favourite. Another must-try is the Legendary Otah, which comes on a bed of crostinis ($15) or in a triple-decker sandwich ($12.95). You can purchase it online in a frozen tub ($15 for 300g) for maximum enjoyment at home too.
Don't walk away without a drink. The Backyard Bakers also serves coffee, iced coffee, hot chocolate, and mocha. If you're feeling adventurous, try flavours like sea salt caramel latte and toffee nut latte.
Dine in at The Backyard Bakers at Far East Square or order online for pickup at the Far East Square or Jewel Changi Airport outlets.