Pam
Really fantastic bakes at such an affordable price point! Macadamias are so expensive, not sure how the owner maintains this price.. thank …
Location: 505 Beach Rd, #01-106 Golden Mile Food Centre, Singapore 199583
Floor 1 · Golden Mile Food Centre
Hawker bakery at Golden Mile Food Centre known for affordable French pastries and cakes.
Hawker bakery at Golden Mile Food Centre known for affordable French pastries and cakes.
Cat In The Hat is a hawker bakery at Golden Mile Food Centre that has gained attention for bringing artisanal French-style pastries to a traditional hawker setting. Co-founded by Ellis Ng and Jesse Lee, the stall offers an array of cakes and pastries at prices significantly lower than conventional patisseries, including lemon tarts, black sesame and yuzu madeleines, danishes and seasonal creations. Featured by The Straits Times for its unconventional approach to hawker baking, Cat In The Hat has built a following among those seeking quality bakes without the cafe price tag. The display shelf is a colourful showcase of both classic and modern pastries, each crafted with attention to flavour and presentation. The stall has occasionally been temporarily closed for operational reasons, so it is advisable to check its social media for updates before visiting. Cat In The Hat represents the evolving face of Singapore hawker culture, where young chefs are introducing unconventional cuisines into traditional food centres, expanding the range of offerings available to diners.Based on 276 Google reviews
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Pam
Really fantastic bakes at such an affordable price point! Macadamias are so expensive, not sure how the owner maintains this price.. thank …
JR FF
Great hawker bakes. Rather than supporting expensive foreign brands, get your financiers and …
Ashley Ang
Long queue but aunty super friendly. First thing she apologised for the long queue. Since the review is good, I randomly ordered. The macadamia pie is full of macadamia nut!!!! Crust super yummy! Yet to try all but really value for money. …
Trancemaster
A hidden gem in a hawker centre. This stall in Goldenmile Food Centre at Beach Road (below the army goods market) sells luxurious French styled pastries, at wallet friendly prices. It sells …
wei K
Repeat customer. I like their financiers, comes in different flavors. Bought salted caramel, oolong longan and chocolate. Also bought the muffin, really fluffy and soft inside. They didn't have chocolate tart on day of visit. Their chocolate tarts are yummy too
Cat In The Hat
Cat in the Hat Tarts and Cakes
A hexagonal sign with yellow trim reads "cat in the hat tarts | cakes | 帽子猫" and a unit number "#01-106". Below the sign is a display counter with various pastries. Two chalkboards are mounted above the counter. The left chalkboard has drawings of pastries and the words "CAT THE HAT TOP SELLERS". The right chalkboard has "MENU" written in large letters, followed by a list of items. A Singapore flag is displayed. The shop appears to be a small bakery or dessert stall.
Cat in the Hat Bakery
A bakery storefront with a yellow arrow-shaped sign above that reads "cat in the hat" with "tarts|cakes|帽子猫" below. The shop has a display case with various pastries and baked goods. A person wearing a black shirt and mask is standing behind the counter. There are chalkboards with drawings and text, including a menu. A Christmas stocking hangs on the left side of the entrance.
Golden Mile Food Centre
The exterior of the Golden Mile Food Centre, an orange building with a covered walkway. Several cars are parked in front. A sign above the walkway reads "Golden Mile Food Centre". To the left, a sign reads "Beach Road Garden".
Cat in the Hat Bakery
A bakery storefront with a prominent sign reading "cat in the hat tarts|cakes |帽子猫". Below the sign, a display case showcases various pastries and cakes. A menu board with chalk art lists several items. A woman in a green dress is standing at the counter, looking at her phone.
Slice of Pecan Pie
A slice of pecan pie sits on a white plate. The pie has a flaky crust and is filled with pecans and a dark, glossy filling. The plate is on a table with a marble-like surface featuring swirls of white, beige, and pink.
Canelé and Tarts
A close-up shot of a dark brown canelé in a fluted paper liner, placed on a white plate. In the blurred background, two small tarts topped with nuts and caramel are visible.
Lemon Meringue Tart
A close-up shot of a lemon meringue tart on a white plate. The tart has a golden-brown crust, a bright yellow lemon filling, and a toasted meringue topping. It is presented in a brown fluted paper liner. The background is a soft blue.
Assortment of Baked Goods
A white box contains an assortment of five small baked goods, each in a brown paper liner. From top left, clockwise: a golden-brown madeleine, a rectangular cake topped with dried fruit and nuts, a dark chocolate rectangular cake, a crumble-topped cake with visible fruit pieces, and a lighter-colored muffin with visible raisins.
Caramel Nut Brownie
A close-up shot of a brownie topped with caramel and nuts, presented in a brown paper liner. The brownie is dark brown and appears moist, with a glossy caramel glaze. The nuts are scattered generously across the top, some appearing to be whole or halved. The background is blurred, showing a window with an out-of-focus view of buildings and greenery. The surface below the brownie is dark and reflective.
Two containers of pastries
Two clear plastic containers hold pastries. The top container has two golden-brown madeleines. The bottom container has five dark brown canelés, each resting on a white paper doily.
Assortment of Pastries and Cake
A collection of small pastries and a slice of cake are arranged on white plates and a cake stand, set against a textured white tablecloth. Visible items include a lemon meringue tart, a pistachio tart, a chocolate tart, a madeleine, a financier, a small chocolate bundt cake, a berry-filled loaf cake, and a scone. A small jar of Beerenberg Strawberry Jam is also present. A gold spoon and a pink napkin are to the right.
Lemon Meringue Tart
A close-up shot of a lemon meringue tart in a brown paper liner, placed in a cardboard container. The tart has a golden crust, a creamy yellow filling topped with a toasted meringue dollop, and is garnished with lime zest. A white plastic fork rests beside it. The background is a light blue surface.
Dessert Display
A display case filled with various baked goods, including tarts, cakes, and cookies. A person wearing a mask is visible in the background behind the display.
Financier cake
A close-up overhead shot of a single financier cake on a dark slate surface. The cake is rectangular with rounded edges and has a golden-brown, slightly textured crust.
Pastry Display
A display case filled with various pastries, including madeleines, financiers, and bars. Small labels indicate the names and prices of some items. The bottom of the display has a chalkboard with chalk drawings of a cat and baking utensils.
Assortment of Financiers
A display of various financiers in a bakery case. From left to right, there are financiers topped with pistachios, financiers with a crumble topping, financiers glazed with salted caramel and nuts, and plain chocolate financiers. Labels indicate prices and flavors.
Assorted Pastries with Jam
A clear plastic container holds three pastries. The leftmost pastry is a rectangular bar topped with chopped pistachios. The middle pastry is a dark brown, rectangular bar. The rightmost pastry is a golden-brown, irregularly shaped muffin or scone. A round label for Beerenberg Strawberry Jam is visible at the top, featuring a strawberry illustration and text indicating it is from the family farm, crafted in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia. Decorative hearts and stars are overlaid on the image.
Pecan Pie Slice
A close-up shot of a slice of pecan pie on a decorative plate. The pie has a golden-brown crust and is generously filled with pecans and a glossy, caramel-like filling. The plate has a white doily and a green floral pattern.
Bakery Stall
A bakery stall with a display case full of pastries and cakes. A sign above reads "cat in the hat tarts cakes 帽子猫". There are also chalkboards with menu items and holiday decorations. Two customers are standing in front of the stall.
Pistachio and Raspberry Muffins
A close-up shot of several pistachio and raspberry muffins arranged on a wooden board. A small black sign in front of the muffins reads "PISTACHIO AND RASPBERRY $4". In the background, other baked goods are visible.
Lemon Meringue Tart
A close-up shot of a lemon meringue tart on a white plate. The tart has a golden-brown crust filled with bright yellow lemon curd, topped with a swirl of toasted meringue. Small green flecks, likely lime zest, are visible on the curd and meringue.
Assortment of Pastries
A white box contains four individual pastries. From the top left, moving clockwise: a round tart with a yellow filling and a toasted meringue topping, a rectangular pastry with a cheesy topping and herbs, a shell-shaped madeleine with a light pink glaze and white drizzles, and a dark brown canelé with a caramelized crust.
Assortment of Pastries
A close-up view of a plate holding four assorted pastries. In the foreground, a tart filled with macadamia nuts sits on a decorative paper doily. To its right, a small chocolate tart is topped with glossy chocolate ganache and a dusting of powdered sugar. Above the macadamia nut tart, a lemon tart with a dollop of meringue and chocolate drizzle is visible. At the top of the plate, a golden-brown madeleine-style cake is presented in a brown paper liner. The plate itself has a blue and white floral pattern.
Assortment of Pastries
A top-down view of two white bakery boxes filled with various pastries. The left box contains a slice of banana nut bread, an apple crumble tart, a madeleine, a chocolate nut brownie, and a lemon meringue tart. The right box holds a slice of macadamia nut tart and a small financier cake.
Rose and Pistachio Tart
A close-up shot of a small, round tart with a light pink filling. The tart is topped with dried rose petals and chopped pistachios. The crust appears to be golden brown and flaky.
Assortment of Pastries
A white plate holds five assorted pastries on a light wood-grain surface. From top left, clockwise: a rectangular pastry with a glossy caramel topping and nuts; a rectangular chocolate cake with a crumbly topping; a round pecan tart with a whole pecan on top; a round lemon tart with meringue and lime zest; and a round chocolate tart garnished with a small purple flower.
Assortment of Financiers
A display of various financiers, including chocolate baton, apple cinnamon, stollen, and brie & cranberry flavors. Some are dusted with powdered sugar, while others are topped with nuts and fruit.
Tarts Limit
A handwritten sign on a tiled wall states that today, April 23rd, there is a maximum of 9 tarts per person. It specifies 3 lemon, 3 chocolate, and 3 pecan tarts.
Assorted Pastries in a Box
A white box contains an assortment of pastries. From top left, clockwise: a round tart with a meringue topping and lime zest, a square scone with dried fruit, a small container of blueberry jam, a rectangular chocolate pastry, and a brownie with nuts and marshmallows. Another rectangular pastry with a pistachio coating is in the center.
Bakery Menu and Hours
A sign displays the opening hours for a bakery, which are 11 AM till sold out from Wednesday to Sunday, and closed on Monday and Tuesday. Below the hours is a menu for "cat in the hat bakery" with items like tarts and cakes. A QR code is also visible for online pre-ordering. In the background, baked goods are displayed in a refrigerated case.
Scones and Madeleines
A close-up shot of freshly baked scones and madeleines displayed on wooden stands. The scones are golden brown with visible raisins. In the background, a person wearing a mask is partially visible, suggesting a cafe or bakery setting.
Afternoon Tea Pastries
A tiered stand holds an assortment of small pastries, including lemon tarts with meringue, chocolate tarts, lavender tarts, and mini loaf cakes. A small teapot and a cup of tea are visible in the background.
Cat in the Hat Bakery Stall
A food stall with a prominent sign reading "cat in the hat" and offering tarts and cakes. Below the main sign, two chalkboards display menu items and popular sellers. The stall has a display of baked goods in the foreground and customers waiting. A fan is visible on the left, and decorative elements like a dragon and lucky cat are present.
Canelés in a Container
A hand holds a clear plastic container filled with six canelés. The canelés are dark brown with a glossy, caramelized exterior and a soft, custardy yellow filling visible in the center. They are arranged on a white, decorative paper liner within the container. The lid of the container is open and partially visible.
Assortment of Pastries
A clear plastic container holds an assortment of five pastries. From left to right, top row: a golden rectangular cake, and a darker, smaller loaf cake dusted with powdered sugar. Bottom row: a shell-shaped madeleine, a round pecan tart topped with pecans, and a round lemon tart with meringue.
Assortment of Pastries
A white platter with a colorful, whimsical pattern featuring insects and plants holds an assortment of six pastries. From top to bottom and left to right, the pastries include a dark chocolate brownie, a light brown madeleine, a rectangular pastry topped with nuts and caramel, another rectangular pastry topped with cheese and herbs, a pastry coated in chopped pistachios, and a cranberry scone. Each pastry is presented in a brown paper liner.
Assortment of Baked Goods
A white box containing four assorted baked goods. From left to right, top to bottom: a small rectangular brownie topped with chopped pistachios, a round muffin with chocolate chips and macadamia nuts, a slice of banana bread with walnuts, and a small rectangular bar topped with macadamia nuts and a caramel glaze.
Three Tarts
A clear plastic container holds three small tarts. The tart on the left is filled with dark chocolate ganache and garnished with purple flower petals. The tart in the center is a pecan tart, topped with a whole pecan. The tart on the right is a lemon meringue tart, with a swirl of toasted meringue. The container is placed on a surface with a cartoon drawing of Snoopy.
Three Canelés in a Plastic Container
Three dark brown, cylindrical pastries with fluted sides, known as canelés, are presented in a clear plastic container. They are arranged on a white, decorative paper doily. The pastries have a slightly glossy, caramelized exterior.
Assortment of Pastries
A close-up overhead view of a box containing four assorted pastries. In the top left is a golden-brown madeleine. To its right is a rectangular financier. In the bottom left is a round tart topped with nuts and a glossy glaze. To its right is a round lemon tart with a meringue topping. The pastries are arranged on a white, lacy paper doily within a cardboard box.
Bakery Display Case
A display case filled with various baked goods, including muffins, scones, and madeleines. There are also decorative items like mahjong tiles and lucky cat figurines.
Dessert Display
A display case filled with various desserts, including cheesecakes, financiers, and tarts. Labels indicate prices and types of desserts. A person is visible in the background, seemingly preparing an order.
Bakery Display
A display case filled with various baked goods, including scones, tarts, madeleines, financiers, and cakes. The items are arranged on shelves and trays, with small labels indicating their names and prices. The display is well-lit, showcasing the textures and colors of the pastries.
Opening Hours Sign
A sign displaying the opening hours for a business. Monday and Tuesday are listed as closed. Wednesday through Sunday, the hours are 11 AM till sold out. There is also a sticker for roller shutter repair services and a partial view of a sign for 'cat in the hat bakery'.
Bakery Menu and Opening Hours
A sign displays the opening hours for a bakery, indicating that it is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, and sells out by 11 AM on other days. Below this, a menu lists various cakes and tarts with prices. A QR code is also visible for online pre-ordering.
Assortment of Pastries
A close-up shot of a box filled with various pastries, including a lemon meringue tart, pecan tart, and several canelés. In the background, two loaves of banana bread are visible in a clear plastic container.
Two Desserts in a Box
A close-up overhead view of two desserts in a cardboard box. The top dessert is a madeleine, partially eaten, with a golden-brown, ridged exterior. It sits in a dark brown fluted paper liner. Below it is a square-shaped dessert, also partially eaten, topped with a glossy caramel sauce and what appear to be nuts or pieces of fruit. This dessert also rests in a dark brown fluted paper liner. The background is a solid, bright green.
Assortment of Pastries
A box containing an assortment of five pastries. Two lemon tarts topped with meringue, two pistachio tarts, and one rectangular financier with berry compote and powdered sugar.
Macadamia Nut Tart Slice
A slice of macadamia nut tart in a clear plastic container, resting on a white doily. The tart has a golden-brown crust and is topped with a glossy glaze and whole macadamia nuts.
Assorted Pastries
A white box containing four assorted pastries. From top left, clockwise: a chocolate tart with lavender sprinkles, a mini cheesecake topped with cherry compote, a chocolate-covered pastry coated in chopped pistachios, and a classic madeleine cookie.
Pastry Display
A display case filled with various pastries including loaves of bread, tarts, scones, financiers, chouquettes, and small cakes.
Assorted Pastries
A clear plastic container holds four assorted pastries on a light blue surface. From left to right, the pastries are a rectangular chocolate cake topped with nuts and powdered sugar, a small loaf cake, a chocolate tart with a glossy ganache and a few purple flower petals, and a round lemon tart with meringue and lime zest.
Chalkboard with Operation Hours
A chalkboard sign displays the operation hours and closure days. The left side states "OPERATION HOURS 10.30 AM To 2.00 PM OR TILL SOLD OUT!". The right side indicates "CLOSED ON EVERY MONDAY AND TUESDAY" with a yellow burst around "CLOSED".
Assortment of Pastries
Four plastic containers hold various pastries on a light blue surface. The top left container holds two rectangular financiers. The top right container holds a single, dark, fluted cake topped with a yellow filling and kiwi seeds. The bottom container holds four small, dark, fluted cakes arranged on a white doily.
Madeleines in a Display Case
A close-up view of a selection of madeleines displayed in a bakery case. There are several rows of madeleines, some appearing to be chocolate or raspberry flavored, and others with a green dusting, possibly pistachio. Two types are clearly labeled: 'Raspberry & White Chocolate Madeleine' for $1.90 and 'Rum & Raisin Madeleine' for $2. In the background, stacks of white paper plates and clear plastic containers are visible.
Dessert Display Case
A refrigerated display case filled with various pastries and cakes, decorated with festive Christmas garlands. Items include scones, muffins, tarts, cakes, and financiers. Some items are individually wrapped, while others are displayed on platters. Small chalkboards with prices and descriptions are placed in front of the items. A screen displaying "Powered by POS" is visible at the top.
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