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CIA Sugarloaf Cafe
Block 31 Tampines Ave 1, Level 1 Temasek Culinary Academy, Singapore 529757
CIA Sugarloaf Cafe is a cafe located in Tampines at Block 31 Tampines Ave 1, within Temasek Culinary Academy. The venue draws regular visitors who frequent it for its cafe offerings.
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STAMPEDE Score
Moderate confidenceScore: 65 / 100
Based on 5 data points · Updated 1 month ago
Editor’s Note
Last updated 21 Jul 2026
Our take: CIA Sugarloaf Cafe offers an interesting proposition: student-run F&B at highly competitive prices.
The Pesto Prawn Pasta, at just $6, is frequently highlighted as a standout for its value and taste, packed with egg and prawns.
Other popular items include the Strawberry Choux Au Craquelin and the TP 35 Cake.
However, the trade-off for these budget-friendly prices is often service.
Reviews consistently point to significant wait times, even for simple orders like a latte, and occasional disorganisation with queues and order management.
This is framed by some as an expected part of a student training environment, where learning and mistakes are part of the process.
We think it's a worthwhile visit if you're not in a rush and prioritise affordability and supporting student development over seamless service.
Be prepared for potential operational hiccups and check their operating hours, as they can vary due to school schedules.
Best for a patient and understanding crowd.
Signature
Pesto Prawn Pasta
Best time
Weekday lunch, after 1:30pm
Wait time
Expect delays during peak lunch hours
Price
Below $10/person
Score: 65 · 5 sources
What customers say
CIA Sugarloaf Cafe is praised for its incredibly affordable prices and delicious food, particularly the Pesto Prawn Pasta and Tomato Soup, despite being a student-run establishment.
While the quality and value are consistently highlighted, service can be inconsistent, with instances of long wait times for drinks and issues with order management.
Some customers have also experienced unprofessional staff behavior and uncomfortable seating.
Google Reviews
SUGAR LOAF @tp_ccm_cam • A cafe run by students in TP! 🤩 • Our desserts and drinks, definitely worth the visit! • 1. Strawberry Choux Au Craquelin 🍓 2. TP 35 Cake 🍫 3. Marshmallow Latte 🥤 4. Latte…
Incredibly good food at insanely affordable prices (compared to places offering a similar café-style menu). The “extra” price you pay? Service — or rather, the lack of it. But that’s expected, since…
we were queued at the dine in area but Danial did not let us in when there was space and instead rushed over to the takeout queue and let another group in even though they were not in the dine in queu…
Nice place though it's a little noisy. The food is good. The tomato soup tastes great. Love their New York Cheese Cake. The servers are very friendly. Will go again definitely.
Meal for 4 with mains, pastries and drinks @ 45 SGD. Good value for the standard of american style dishes , definitely get their baked loaves as they are cheaper here compared to outside ! Place is r…
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