Weekend 2 of the June holidays is here, and there’s a whole bunch of cool recommendations in our lineup. Take a breather from the city chaos and dive into some cosy cafes and awesome attractions that’ll whisk you away to another world. 🌟

Holy Mother Dough! This Muslim-owned bakery serves classic decadent pastries alongside some of their original creations like the Honey Carrot Glazed Galette. The real deal, in our opinion, is the signature sourdough which is baked to crusty perfection. Wash it down with a satisfying cuppa and you’re all set for a fabulous mood.

📍 Address: 3 Jalan Kledek, Singapore 199259
⏰ Opening hours: Tue to Fri, 10am – 5pm
📞 Contact: 6909 6604 (Main) | 8725 7110 (Whatsapp)
🍴 Halal status: Halal
🌐 Website: motherdough.com.sg

Grey Area’s minimalist and industrial core might look unassuming, but the pastries and coffees are far from plain. Your taste buds will thank you for treating them to aromatic coffee and Nutella hazelnut cookies that are packed with chocolatey goodness. 🤤

📍 Address: 13 Kampong Bahru Road, Singapore 169345
⏰ Opening hours: Mon to Fri, 8am – 5pm | Sat, Sun and PH, 9am to 6pm
🍴 Halal status: Halal
🌐 Website: Instagram

Simplicity and cosiness are the running theme at this hole-in-the-wall cafe. With loads of natural lighting and specialty coffee, Narrative is the perfect place for a chill morning before you start checking off your to-do list. Be sure to try their beans sourced from coffee powerhouses like Colombia and Indonesia.

📍 Address: Blk 231 Bain Street, #01-05, Bras Basah Complex, Singapore 180231
⏰ Opening hours: Mon to Fri, 8am – 5pm | Sat and Sun, 9am – 5pm
📞 Contact: 9488 4493
🍴 Halal status: Not halal
🌐 Website: narrativecoffeestand.com

Like a Dr. Seuss book, this humble hawker stall brings you comfort with its fresh bakes from just $1.50 without compromising on quality. Give some of their best-sellers a try – we recommend the banana bread and crumbly tarts. They usually sell out quickly, so remember to head down early! 🍰

📍 Address: 505 Beach Road, #01-106 Golden Mile Food Centre, Singapore 199583
⏰ Opening hours: Wed to Sun, 10pm – 1.30pm
🍴 Halal status: Not halal
🌐 Website: catinthehatbakes.cococart.co

The ’80s are gradually making a comeback, albeit with a modern twist. Slowbytes allows you to handpick vinyl records from your favourite artists across diverse genres and hear them on the cafe’s unparalleled sound systems. Elevate this experience with a drink from their menu – and log off the digital space for 90 minutes, just to be in the moment. 🎶

📍 Address: 71A Haji Lane, Singapore 189264
⏰ Opening hours: 11am – 11pm daily
📞 Contact: 8950 0539
🌐 Website: slowbytes.com

Flipside offers a gateway to the Arts with a lineup of physical and visual performances, as well as activities for all ages. Jam-packed with various events like circus acts and interactive slinkies across 10 days, this is a great opportunity to experience the artsy-fartsy side of things in a fun and engaging way.

Pro tip: It’s the last weekend to catch Flipside, so check the events and head down right away.

📍 Address: 8 Raffles Avenue, Singapore 039802
⏰ Opening hours: Various timings
📞 Contact: 6828 8377
🌐 Website: esplanade.com

Cure your travel bug on a budget as you journey through Turkey, Ancient Greece, and Rome while marvelling at gorgeous roses. As you indulge in the visual feast, remember to also feed your mind with the rich history of perfume extraction and the influence ancient empires had on each other.

Wander about stunning displays of Pamukkale thermal pools, traditional Bodrum houses, and stand a chance to win tickets to Istanbul when you take photos of the exhibit.

📍 Address: 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953
⏰ Opening hours: 2 June 2024 – 30 June 2024, 9am – 9pm
📞 Contact: 6420 6848
🌐 Website: Gardens by the Bay

Support local theatre by watching Pangdemonium’s staging of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?. The thought-provoking play unravels buried secrets rooted in complicated relationships and how we deal with the harsh realities of life.

📍 Address: KC Arts Centre, 20 Merbau Road, Singapore 239035
⏰ Opening hours: 7 June 2024 – 23 June 2024, various timings
📞 Contact: 6241 9131
🌐 Website: Pangdemonium