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Weizhe Lim (10/06/2018 12:01)
Decided to try this out because this place looked eye catching from the street. Food here was pretty good but service was bizzare to say the least.
The waitress was oddly confused and unfriendly, even muttering under her breath while showing us to our tables. Took a good 5mins to find a waiter to take our orders, which included being completely ignored by a waiter who looked our way. After getting up and approaching the first waitress, she pointed me away to order from another waiter. Thing is, the restaurant wasnt even busy but the service was already non-existent.
We actually felt a slightly hostile vibe from the service staff even - and we were friendly and polite customers causing zero trouble.
At the end of the day, the kitchen and restaurant location saves the day. The fish tacos and fries were yummy. Would suggest some proper service training and re-hiring. Surrounded by good restaurant and bars, Oriole will close down simply because nobody will return.
Pei Jing Phoon (02/06/2018 09:19)
Pretty taken aback by the level of service provided here. Could have easily found other restaurants around that is more affordably priced, similar outdoor seating (if necessary), and better service. Nothing exceptional about the food/coffee either. Disappointing visit. Always wanted to check this place out, but i don't see myself coming back.
Jyllian Lu (17/05/2018 07:18)
First time I had the latte here, it was amazing obeying compare. The foam and milk consistency were just the right companion to the rich coffee. Second time I tried the cappucino, it was just an average cup of cafe standard coffee, above average but not as good as I remembered. Perhaps the baristas changed. Prawn risotto was amazing, espresso pancakes were unique.
Randy Tan (02/05/2018 06:30)
Service staff is either good or bad depending on which server. The fully loaded breakfast was good but the sunny side egg need more training. Salmon poach egg was not done according to diner request. The only item that taste great was the MAD milk. Nice combination of macadamia and almond milk with dates. We dine outdoor alfresco style but the rain came half way through our dining but the service staff did not even bother to check whether customer need to change table.
WeiYu Chan (27/04/2018 11:28)
it is extremely difficult to get the attention of the service crew, and when there are queries, clarify if replies are not satisfactory because my waitress was rude with her replies and did not answer my question and still repeated multiple times despite me asking in various ways.
Regardless, food is amazing! Always an option for bar food or chill drinks after work or in the afternoon. Extremely convenient location!
Kevin Wang (21/04/2018 07:40)
Average and slow service. I got the benedict egg with ham. Dish was ok with very heavy Benedict sauce. Didn't feel like super fresh. One positive note is their macadamia almond date cold brew latte which was surprisingly tasty.
Shyue Chou Chuang (18/04/2018 03:28)
This place serves possibly the best ice chocolate around in Singapore. I highly recommend it.
The café is cosy, and has friendly service staff. The food is above average for a café. Highlights include the Mexican Cobb salad, ice chocolate and Southern Fried Chicken.
The service is excellent.
Anna L (14/04/2018 14:36)
Service is horrible (or none to speak of). Food taste terrible. Do not order the truffle mac & cheese and garlic prawn risotto.
Peiqi Tan (13/02/2018 16:21)
Second time here and it didn’t taste as good as my first visit. Service was very slow and staff are not attentive even though the place was not crowded and there were at least 3 staff around. Out of all the dishes, the truffle burger was the best. Pork ribs and fish&chips were too dry. Mac and cheese was just meh and cheese. Don’t think I’ll be coming back!
Andreas Schreiber (21/12/2017 04:47)
Great place for coffee. Especially, the cold brew is nice. For an impression, you can order a taster set with three different styles: black, white, and with their amazing M.A.D. milk. Also the food is very tasty. Unfortunately, the service can be improved. We had to wait quite some time to get attention.
Sheriann Wee (18/10/2017 06:32)
Food was okay, order the pan fried steak and it was very dry, bacon was kinda hard and difficult to chew through. The risotto was good though according to my friend. The Caesar wrap and spinach salads were also average. However, the staff made some special arrangements for me to have a birthday cake and were very lively and fun, so that was nice :) special thanks to siti who made it possible! However, our dinner became rather unpleasant as there was a group of 10-12 adults sitting behind us and were being extremely rowdy and noisy. Besides that, the dining experience was okay.
TaeHoon Kim (15/10/2017 08:33)
Unique coffee menus but horrible horrible service ruins everything
YJ Yip (07/10/2017 11:48)
Food served here is merely edible. It is not too bad tasting, but also not good by any measure, which makes the food very expensive for what it is.
The ribs ordered were quite dry, and not sufficiently tender. Possibly a matter of personal preference, I found it unpleasant that the cut included a significant portion of cartilage that I declined to eat. The ribs were also served with a salsa that may be enjoyable to some.
They serve a variant of steak that is deep fried, and well done. Being well done, the steak is however not tough, albeit thin. Although coated in a batter, the meat failed to retain moisture and was consequently, unpleasantly dry to the palette.
We were also served by a staff at the door who knew little English. While not ordinarily an issue in most food outlets, having that sole restaurant floor staff who speaks little English in an establishment in the middle of Orchard Road seems like a service faux pas.
Being a café/bar, this place serves relatively high quality coffee, unlike its food. Their black coffee was however quite sour, but nothing unbearable. The white coffee served was smooth tasting, and very pleasant.
I found myself in want for more of their white coffee after finishing the shot served.
Ambiance is cosy with warm lighting, although definitely not good for photography in the evenings. Perhaps the light is more acceptable if seated beside a window on a terribly sunny day.
A wide range of alcohol can be seen behind the bar, with bottles labeled with names. No alcohol was sampled during my visit.
Amarjt Singh (01/10/2017 15:40)
BIG RIP OFF & CON - This place did not ask me whether or not i wanted to pay in Singapore Dollars or in Sterling. They have done this so that they could charge their own exchange rate (always pay in local currency). You normally get asked this question, but i was not asked at all. I would probably say that any company that does ask you is probably not anyone worth doing any business with. I will be taking this up with my credit card company. I only discovered this once i got home to review my bills in detail.
Ruslan Sladkov (30/09/2017 07:26)
The quality of the food here does not come close to offsetting the appalling service you can expect at this establishment. For example, expect to wait 10 min to be seated (location was maybe half full?), wait 25 min to have your order taken (while others will have been seated and had their drinks brought to them), when your coffee finally arrives expect it to be luke warm, and expect your waiter to be very rude to you, if you ask to have some water because he or she may be having a bad day . Ridiculous. Would've happily gone hungry than have eaten here.
Jasmine Khoo (23/06/2017 16:10)
Good coffee, and pretty much a great brunch place. Thoroughly enjoyed their Miso Waffles and Citrus Iced Tea... It isn't everyday that one comes across miso-blended caramel!
Chenxi Chong (15/06/2017 16:19)
This place is really a hidden gem inside the 313 Somerset. There are many restaurants around this CBD area but this cafe really provides excellent services and serves high quality food.
We had brunch over there with fellow friends and I actually accidentally left my camera in the cafe. Luckily their staff recognised my bf when he passed by the cafe again and I just found out I lost my camera. What a big mistake I shouldn't make! Anyway, their staffs are kind and friendly! Thumbs up!
Rahul Chawra (30/04/2017 08:41)
Pleasantly surprised to find some good coffee and staff that cared about it, in the middle of Orchard Road. You're welcomed by the pleasant aroma of the tasting bar. Haven't tried the food as yet but the coffee is definitely a thumbs up from me.
Sasha Bao (21/03/2017 10:09)
It's very value for money and great for photos. Food is not super amazingly delicious nor is the ambiance of the top notch quality, but it will do for a casual meet up. Friendly staff.
livingroundtheworld (14/03/2017 14:29)
Not sure about the food but the coffee is consistently good. It is technically well made by a barista and served with a rosetta. The house blend has sweet overtones that goes well with milk. Excellent cafe for a latte in the Orchard Central area.
Josh McMahon (04/03/2017 15:22)
Excellent ambiance and location. Good for people watching or just sitting outside. Sous vide hamburger is amazing and the fries are perfect with just a bit of spice. Brunch options are a bit overpriced for what you get.
Ishleen Sethi (02/03/2017 11:21)
All the food options are quite nice, but the location and ambience is definitely the best part of Oriole. If you're a coffee fan, definitely try the Coffee Milkshake!
Christian Villanueva (07/11/2016 13:35)
Really loved the peaceful ambience in the heart of Somerset. The coffee was premium quality and the staff were very friendly. Also, if you're a student, the environment is very conducive. So you can just grab a cup of coffee and get to work. I recommend especially the M.A.D. Milk, Taisho white/black and their most renowned one the Death Cream. Drop by their awesome place and see for yourself. Let the flavours do the talking.
IVF Japan (18/10/2016 09:18)
All Oriole staffs are so terrible.
I saw that Oriole staff threatened some Asian couple and they shouted so loudly.
Then Oriole was called police, because of their attitude.
Oh, it was horrible scenery.
Is all Oriole staff gangstas?
I saw they really like threatening customer and calling police.
Such a terrible.
I won't ever go to Oriole again.
Martin Gonzalez (16/10/2016 06:14)
Coffee was awesome. Had 2 piccolos and was alert all day. Server wasn't so flexible when i asked for a double shot piccolo they didn't let me have it (?!). Grilled cheese sandwich was nice.
Samantha Lauw (28/09/2016 02:20)
Went there in a weekday morning and it wasn't crowded at all. Breakfast food was pretty decent. Great cold brews (black and white), they also do a non-dairy white cold brew.
Yeow Jianhao (23/08/2016 23:47)
I had dinner here instead of the usual morning coffee. It was such a wonderful experience, as the waiters were fine young gentlemen who were so sharp to serve, and humourous with their statements. I've not seen waiters this attentive nor this funny in a long time now, not locals at least. Food is awesome too, do try their pork ribs if you're into meat stuff. Alcohol one-for-one until 9pm, you're welcome.