The Lunar Rabbit Boulangerie: Bread, Breakfast and Coffee

The charming Lunar Rabbit Boulangerie is known for its delectable viennoiserie. However, it is also a reliable spot for breakfast or a mid-day break. The artisanal bakery in Hamilton Road serves substantial morning meals and reasonably priced pastries.

Lunar Rabbit at Hamilton Road

The Lunar Rabbit Boulangerie is situated on the ground floor of a conservation building on Hamilton Road. This pre-war heritage building features a pale facade with timber-cased windows.

Inside, a large display counter separates the dining space from the service area, with the bakery and kitchen positioned at the rear. The dining area includes high tables, simple stools, and a glass frontage overlooking the street. While clean and air-conditioned, seating capacity is limited.

A small number of seats are also available along the five-foot way for guests who prefer a pavement-side setting or need to keep an eye out for parking enforcement.

Service at the counter is efficient and direct. Customers place their orders and pay at the counter, and staff promptly bring the food to the table. There is minimal fuss, which suits the casual nature of the establishment.

Artisanal Bakes and Handcrafted Brews

The Lunar Rabbit Boulangerie offers an extensive selection of artisanal baked goods, including classic butter croissants, almond chocolate croissants, pain au chocolat, kouign amann, and signature items like “The Lunar” pastry and banana cream croissants. Their savoury display features items such as quiche, margherita pizza bread, jalapeño cheddar sourdough, and various filled croissants like ham and cheese or hotdog.

For beverages, the café serves a full menu of handcrafted espresso drinks (like lattes, cappuccinos, and mochas), non-espresso options (including Uji matcha latte and hot chocolate), cold brew varieties, and a selection of TWG teas.

The Morning Specials and Drinks

Between 8:30am and 11:00am, the bakery offers a breakfast trio menu that includes a complimentary regular hot drink. We ordered the $8.80 Breakfast Special, which features a Tuna Mayonnaise Sandwich Croissant paired with a hot cafe latte.

The croissant was generously stuffed with a thick layer of creamy tuna mayonnaise, sprinkled with coarse black pepper, and layered with fresh lettuce and sliced tomatoes. The pastry retained a flaky exterior despite the heavy filling. The tuna mayonnaise croissant was a straightforward, satisfying combination of nice freshly baked pastry and delectable filling covering all the major food groups.

Additionally, we also ordered the Croque Monsieur for $14.50. It came with a choice of beverage.

The Luna Rabbit Croque Monsieur was a creative twist on the classic French sandwich. The dish stacked ham, melted cheese, and a fluffy folded egg between a sliced square pastry cube. It was topped with a golden, baked cheese crust. The cube croissant Croque Monsieur was of the expected standard, but the flaky and buttery dense pastry layers made the dish more interesting.

Both sets came with a a beverage. We opted for the standard cafe latte. The coffee had a nice balanced flavour with low acidity. It went very well with the buttery pastries.

Good Value Morning Combo Deals

Overall, Lunar Rabbit delivers fair value, particularly through its morning combo deals. The quality of the baked goods surpasses standard commercial offerings, while the pricing remains reasonable for an artisanal bakery. It is a dependable spot for a simple, satisfying breakfast if you are in the neighbourhood. It suits solo diners or couples who appreciate artisanal pastries without excessive frills.

Ratings:
Food: 3.5
Service: 3
Value: 4
Atmosphere: 3
Overall Rating: 3 TOPs

The Lunar Rabbit Boulangerie
16 Hamilton Road, #01-02,
Singapore 209186

Tel: +65 8188 0102

Opening Hours: 8.30 am – 5.00 pm

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