Lola’s Cafe Holland Village Review: Popular Cafe With $29++ Dinner Set, Black Sesame Tart And More

Lola’s Cafe is a popular brunch spot at Holland Village

When it comes to the best brunch cafes in Singapore, it’d be hard to overlook Lola’s Cafe. The homegrown brand has been a mainstay in the scene since opening its first outlet in Kovan in 2013, followed by two other locations in Holland Village and Tampines Mall.

We revisited their Holland Village in 2026 to see if the cafe still holds up four years after its opening!

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Food at Lola’s Cafe Holland Village

The menu at Lola’s Cafe in Holland Village is similar to their OG Kovan branch. Their brunch selection, available from 9am to 3pm daily, includes favourites such as Lola’s Breakfast ($22++) and Pulled Pork & Avocado Eggs Benedict ($18++).

For this review, we visited during dinner hours, so do keep in mind that any descriptions of brunch items are from 2022.

The Pulled Pork & Avocado Eggs Benedict is one of their most popular brunch items, and it’s not hard to see why. Served in a neat stack with a slice of sourdough as its base, it’s then layered with smashed avocado, six-hour smoked chipotle pulled pork, poached eggs, and hollandaise sprinkled with smoky paprika.

When we tried this item in 2022, we found it deeply flavourful, with the smattering of paprika contrasting the light tanginess of the hollandaise, and adding an extra smoky depth to the pork. We did find the pulled pork a tad dry on its own, but you don’t really realise this when you eat it all together.

If you can only order one dish, make it the Spicy Crab Rigatoni ($26++), an all-day main that you can also find at Lola’s Cafe’s other outlets. The choice of pasta was excellent, since its tubular shape and ridged surface caught the sauce perfectly.

Blue swimmer crab meat, loved for its delicate sweetness, was used here. The crab meat didn’t come in chunks but rather was evenly distributed throughout. I also appreciated how they hadn’t gone overboard with the spiciness.

If I had to only pick one dish that I’d eat every single time I’m here, it would definitely be the Charred Brussel Sprouts ($12++). Almost every piece was evenly charred, but not overly so as to taste burnt. Adding to the deep, smoky caramelisation of each Brussels sprout was a super addictive, slightly honeyed black garlic glaze—I loved it.

Here’s a pro tip: From Sunday to Thursday, excluding Monday, you can enjoy a three-course dinner set at just $29++. Choose one starter, a main, and a drink. On our visit, we got the Charrel Brussel Sprouts, Spicy Crab Rigatoni, and Iced Yuzu Peach Oolong!

Lola’s is known for their desserts, so we couldn’t leave without trying some too. Seeking a respite from the heavier flavours of our mains, we went for Lychee Rosewater Cake ($7.50++), where rosewater scents both the vanilla sponge and buttercream, with thick lychee slices between the layers, and crushed pistachio and dried rose petals atop.

The flavours of this cake satisfied what I was looking for, but we found the cake sadly a touch dry.

Moving on to the Lemon Meringue Tart ($7.50++), which fared better. We found it pleasantly tart. I really liked the slices of candied lemon peel, which I could do with more of, greedily. The tart also scored points for not being overwhelmed with too much meringue.

The unaminous favourite of our desserts was the Black Sesame Tart ($7++), which cut open to reveal oozing black sesame white chocolate ganache—mimicking the traditional Chinese dessert, zhi ma hu, AKA black sesame paste. Don’t be put off by the mention of white chocolate, because you wouldn’t even know it was there.

Order a coffee, such as the White (from $6++) or Lola’s Affogato ($7.50++), a desserty pick-me-up comprising espresso, chocolate sauce, cookie crumbs, and vanilla ice cream.

Ambience at Lola’s Cafe Holland Village

Lola’s is a very short, four-minute stroll from Holland Village MRT Station—make sure to exit via the escalators on the Holland Village side, not towards Chip Bee Gardens. They’ve taken the large corner unit at the end of Lorong Mambong, giving them space for air-conditioned seats upstairs. There are also outdoor seats on the first floor, although these are sheltered from the elements and ventilated with fans.

The space is Scandinavian in design, decked out in trendy neutrals and earthy tones. The high ceiling, greenery, and sinuous, rounded furniture lend softness and flow to the cafe. There are long, curved couches with cushioned seats and backrests around bigger tables, and counter seats against the window—so there’s a dining space for dining parties of every size.

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Cafe food might indeed be DIY-able at home at much more wallet-friendly prices, but it comes as a whole experience that I’m more than happy to pay for. It doesn’t hurt that the sundrenched interiors of Lola’s HV are exactly what I like, whether it be alone time, or for brunch with friends.

If you’re looking for another note-worthy coffee spot, check out our Kyuukei review. You can also read our guide to the best cafes in JB if you’re crossing the causeway!

Address: 48 Lorong Mambong, Singapore 277699
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9:30am to 10pm, Sat-Sun 9am to 10pm
Website
Lola’s Cafe is not halal-certified.

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Photos taken by John Lery Villanueva.
This was a media tasting at Lola’s Cafe Holland Village.