Marymount Bakehouse is a popular sourdough cafe in Farrer Park
If you’re a big sourdough fan, you’ll likely be familiar with Marymount Bakehouse. This popular bakery, which started as a home-based business in 2020, rose to fame for their beautiful sourdough loaves and focaccia.
In 2023, they transitioned their operations to a brick-and-mortar store located along Upper Thomson, before expanding to a full-fledged cafe in Farrer Park the following year. Along with this shift comes a whole new lineup of hearty mains, largely centred around their famous sourdough. Read on for our review!
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Food at Marymount Bakehouse
The menu is pretty extensive for a cafe, with options ranging from tartines and pies to sourdough pasta mains. As of now, prices remain nett, without extra charges.
We kicked off the meal with the Parma & Burratina Panzanella ($27), a visually striking starter featuring confit cherry tomatoes, pickled green tomatillo, housemade sourdough croutons, watermelon, Parma ham, and a generous burratina perched on top.
Served alongside the dish was a chilled gazpacho made with red tomatoes, red peppers, and watermelon, which added a refreshing touch to the appetiser.
The sweet and tart flavours of the tomatoes and watermelon paired well with the creamy burratina, creating a light yet flavourful start to the meal. That said, we’d recommend digging in as soon as it arrives. The dish was at its best when ice-cold, and some of its refreshing qualities faded once it warmed up.
Next, we tried the Monk’s Hog Yolk Focaccia ($25), a decadent open-faced sandwich starring a thick slab of bacon glazed with hot honey atop sourdough focaccia. It’s layered with smoked scamorza cheese and smoked coppa ham, then finished with Parmigiano, delicate Tête de Moine cheese curls, and a jammy confit egg yolk.
The bacon was thick, juicy, and deeply savoury, with the hot honey lending just enough sweetness to keep things balanced. Smoky notes from the cheese and coppa ham added plenty of depth, while the creamy cheese curls brought a subtle sweetness that tied everything together.
If I had one critique, it would be the confit yolk. While it added richness, the focaccia already had plenty going on in terms of flavour and texture, so the yolk felt more like a finishing touch than an essential component of the dish.
The Drunken Chicken Pie ($18.80) stole the show for us.
This signature dish features a sourdough pie crust filled with tender chicken thigh chunks braised in a mix of shao xing and white wine, alongside morel mushrooms and chestnuts. It’s finished with truffle, creme fraiche, and spears of asparagus.
The crust was perfectly layered and crisp, with a subtle tang that complemented the rich, savoury filling. At the same time, it was the most affordable item we tried and felt like great value for money.
In the same comfort food vein, the Nduja Sofrito Seafood Pasta ($33) was super satisfying. Fresh squid ink sourdough pasta comes with a housemade sofrito—a fragrant mix of garlic, onions, and herbs—and nduja (spicy Italian sausage) sauce.
Made from scratch, the pasta was perfectly al dente, giving a nice bite alongside the saffron prawn broth.
The broth itself was one of the cleanest and lightest we’ve tried, naturally sweet from the prawns and crab. Fresh dill added a bright, herby note to the dish, cutting through the rich seafood flavours and bringing everything together nicely. It also wasn’t overly salty, so you can finish the plate without feeling jelak.
If you still have room for dessert, order their Tira’miso’ (price TBD).
This isn’t your typical tiramisu. Here, housemade sourdough ladyfingers are soaked in espresso and rum, layered with a miso-infused mascarpone that’s light as air, and topped with coffee “caviar.” Each bite hits sweet, salty, and creamy notes, but never feels too heavy—truly a flavour-packed treat.
If you only have room for one drink, go for the Mont Blanc ($9.50). It’s a bold mix of espresso and coconut water, topped with a creamy lemon-infused cold foam—rich yet surprisingly refreshing.
Otherwise, the Jasmine Osmanthus Refresher ($8.80) is a lighter pick, starring jasmine cold brew with osmanthus, lemon juice, and chia seeds.
Regulars will be happy to see other favourites still on the menu, including The Basque Tartine ($29).
When we visited in 2024, this toast stole the show. Thick sourdough is piled high with sauteed porcini and chanterelle mushrooms, melted brie, foie gras, and two sunny-side-up eggs, finished with fresh dill for a bright touch. A drizzle of burnt butter balsamic sauce ties everything together with a rich, umami kick.
We also noticed the Apple & Rhubarb Custard Pie ($15.90), a dessert we tried a couple of years ago. This four-inch sourdough tart is filled with housemade custard and rhubarb puree, finished with a light maple glaze.
The sourdough crust had a subtle savoury note that balanced the sweet-tart fruit puree, while the creamy custard in the middle was smooth and not overly sweet, making it a nicely balanced dessert overall.
Ambience at Marymount Bakehouse
Marymount Bakehouse takes over the spot where Madu The Bakery used to be. The cafe sits along a quiet stretch of shophouses, approximately seven minutes on foot from Farrer Park MRT Station.
The cosy cafe isn’t the most spacious, with a capacity of just under 20 diners. There are a handful of tables for groups of four, along with a row of counter seats along one side that overlooks the kitchen space.
I foresee it being crowded and cramped on the weekends, so it might be better to come by at an off-peak time.
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Although there were some minor misses during our visit, our overall experience at Marymount Bakehouse was pleasant. I’ll definitely be back for their pie!
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Address: 421 Race Course Road, Singapore 218668
Opening hours: Wed-Sun 9am to 6pm
Website
Marymount Bakehouse is not halal-certified.
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Photos taken by John Lery Villanueva.
This was a media tasting at Marymount Bakehouse.
Marymount Bakehouse Review: Popular Sourdough Bakery-Cafe In Farrer Park
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Marymount Bakehouse Review: Popular Sourdough Bakery Moves To Farrer Park – 8/10
Summary
Pros:
– Unique mains that go beyond regular cafe fare
– Delicious Drunken Chicken Pie
– Cosy atmosphere
Cons:
– Some mains were rather costly
– Limited dine-in space
Recommended dishes: Drunken Chicken Pie ($18.80), Nduja Sofrito Seafood Pasta ($33) Mont Blanc ($9.50)
Address: 421 Race Course Road, Singapore 218668
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