Hey, Brickfields is open! These guys have been baking on this corner for a while now, but it's only recently that they've turned their operation into a proper cafe. And it's delightful. Before they formally opened it was kind of fun, you could still stop by and grab a loaf, every now and then. Sometimes, walking past here at 4.30 in the afternoon, there'd be some nice chappy standing outside offering bead to everyone that passed. I probably shouldn't say that, it might breach some kind of health license. Authorities: don't worry, the bread was f*ing amazing, and some homeless people ate dinner. And they don't do that any more, now that they're all proper like. This site has also been the Mecca Espresso roastery for a while, I think. From what I understand, Brickfields is a collaboration between Paul from Mecca, and Simon from Luxe bakery. Sounds like a damn good combination. They've also figured out that less is more: all you need to do to make a bakery look attractive is put bread in the window. The rest happens through scent. Their breakfast menu is rustic and good quality - sourdough or fig & walnut toast, breakfast plates, croissants, bruschetta, that sort of thing. Baked on site, and in plain view. They make great use of this high-ceiling corner space - it's relatively unadorned, but they have revitalised the old tiles, added some high shelving, and used wooden countertops, wooden outdoor tables, and wooden stools. Actually the stools along the window are worth remarking upon in two sentences: they're marvellously engineered, but you'd really have to go there to see what I mean. It's a fabulous addition to a rather quiet, eccentric part of Chippo. The sourdough is subtle and tasty, and, of course, the coffee does not disappoint. Smooth and creamy, not at all bitter. They don't do skim - just full cream and soy. Good job fellas. read more