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Plain Vanilla East Coast
199 E Coast Rd, Singapore 428902
Opening Hours
STAMPEDE Score
Moderate confidenceScore: 65 / 100
Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago
Editor’s Note
Last updated 30 May 2026
Our take: Plain Vanilla East Coast offers a spacious setting that can get busy during peak hours, yet service generally remains efficient.
We've noted consistent praise for their coffee, though some recent feedback suggests a reduction in serving size.
While the Carrot Cake receives positive mentions for being 'delicious' and 'not too sweet', other baked goods like the Midnight PBJ cake have been described as dry with 'rich hard' frosting, and muffins served cold.
Savoury options, such as pasta, can be oily, and sandwich availability might be limited.
We think it's a good spot for a casual catch-up over coffee and a specific cake, but manage expectations for other menu items.
Best for a morning visit before 9am to avoid crowds and potential service lags.
Signature
Carrot Cake
Best time
Morning, before 9am
Score: 65 · 5 sources
What customers say
Plain Vanilla East Coast receives mixed reviews, with some praising its cozy ambiance, smooth coffee, and delicious carrot cake.
However, recurring concerns include inconsistent service, dry or overly sweet cakes like the Midnight PBJ, and a recent reduction in coffee cup size.
Savoury options can also be limited, with some sandwiches frequently unavailable and pasta noted as oily.
Google Reviews
Service was lukewarm. Not cold. But not super enthusiastic either. Most staff ignored me except for one who then asked me what I wanted. When I left one staff said thank you and goodbye so that was go…
A cozy cafe along East Coast Katong area, Plain Vanilla is a good place to catch up with your friends and family over brunch and coffee. Their coffee is quite smooth and goes well with their sandwiche…
I’ve been coming back because the coffee is genuinely good and used to be a decent size for the price. However, I noticed that the coffee size has significantly shrunk compared to a month ago (photos…
I often walk past this restaurant. They have lots of cakes displayed in the front window. The place is quite spacious inside, and even though it gets really busy during peak hours, the service is stil…
Ordered 2 long black with milk at the side, one using the beans of the month but the server not the barista indicated which’s which. Side milk had to be requested despite clicking this option during o…
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