The buzz: Located just off the main drag, on Ari Soi 4 (North), this is the pet project of a tight-knit group of friends who serve up their favorite fusion dishes and desserts in a cute shophouse setting.

The décor: Sizeable windows let in plenty of natural light and accentuate the white brick walls and striped feature wall. Vintage knick-knacks (and a couple of crayfish in bowls) give the space a homey vibe, while there’s also a tiny garden out front.

The food: The all-day menu ranges from American breakfast to fusion dishes. Start off with the recommended salmon with ebiko cream sauce (B170), laab salmon (salmon with spicy herbal sauce, B140) or the green salad (B80). There are also pasta dishes like spaghetti with bacon, chili garlic and ebiko (B180). The desserts, like the popular red velvet cheesecake (B115) and macaroons (B45 a piece), are served on rustic wooden boards.

The drinks: Besides Twinings tea (B80), hot chocolate with marshmallow (B70) and a full range of coffees (from B50), they also serve Singha, Heineken and Asahi (from B80 per bottle). Wine is on the way.

The crowd: It’s often packed with couples getting cozy over a coffee and office workers gathering for lunch and dinner.