Food is one of Singapore’s favourite pastimes. There are always new eateries popping up in the city which already has so many choices on offer. Over in Holland Village, Sunday Folks in Chip Bee Gardens always seems to have a line outside its doors. So when a friend was visiting from out of town, I suggested going to Sunday Folks for a sit down.

Chip Bee Gardens

Chip Bee Gardens is an interesting part of Singapore. It was built as a residential housing estate that was barely contracted to the British military for housing personnel when the colonial power announced its withdrawal. British personnel could stay until 1971 and Australian, 1975, when these governments pulled out their military presence.

I looked for rentals here for a while because there is a lot of greenery and the houses have some outdoor space, great for Lou and Abby. It’s quiet and not built up. In many ways, it’s similar to where I lived in East Coast. It’s also just across from the Holland Village Shopping Centre, where one of my favourite foot reflexology practitioners is and Holland Village has a lot of amenities, including a food court and Cold Storage for grocery shopping. There are a few bus routes and a MRT station, so it’s very convenient. I already come to Holland Village quite regularly.

Chip Bee Gardens has a few gourmet restaurants, eateries, and places like Sunday Folks. Being here makes them kinda special, like a special treat. Originals Sins, a vegetarian Mediterranean restaurant, has been there since 1997. It’s a popular place to meet my friends as most of us are vegetarian or pescatarian.

I also buy meat for my dogs and eggs and butter for myself from The Butcher from time to time. Lemon Zest is fun shop to browse for kitchen supplies.

Visiting Singapore? Here is an illustrated guide to food in Singapore. This city-nation is a melting pot of cultures and so language and food.

So if you’re visiting Singapore, Chip Bee Gardens and Holland Village are a fun place to check out. Then there’s Sunday Folks.

Sunday Folks

Sunday Folks is known for their waffles with “freshly churned ice cream” with wonderful flavours like Earl Grey Lavender. So that’s what we ordered. There’re also quite a cake selection, behind the glass display, where you can also find waffle toppings.

I had my waffles with Sea Salt Melaka ice cream, berries, and mochi. The waffles were pretty good. Maybe next time, I’ll try a piece of their cakes.

Sunday Folks, opened in 2014, closed their physical location in Holland Village in February 2024. Their ION Orchard location was also closed in June that year. You can still order online.

Other spots you can still visit at Chip Bee Garden if you have a sweet tooth – Keong Saik Bakery at 44 Jalan Merah Saga, #01-42, Baker & Cook at 44 Jalan Merah Saga #01-56, and Tiong Baru Bakery at 43 Jalan Merah Saga, #01-74. Each one has its specialties that I’ve enjoyed over the years as well.