Back in Lavender, Lola Faye Cafe used to sit in my mind as a place for late-night waffles, gelato and chunky chocolate cookies. Now, walking into its newly reopened home on Geylang Road, I quickly realised that the cafe now wants to be more than the place you visit after dinner.
The Lola Faye Cafe menu has grown to include rice dishes, pasta, sandwiches and speciality drinks alongside its familiar desserts. I came hungry enough to test that expanded menu properly, although ordering a full meal and then eyeing the creamy ice cream was probably ambitious even for me.
My main question was simple. Could Lola Faye serve savoury food that felt as complete as its dessert selection, or would I still leave thinking mainly about waffles and brownies?
What We Ordered from the Lola Faye Cafe Menu
Okay, so just a heads up, this was a rather enthusiastic order for two people. Even my dining buddy raised an eyebrow when the final plate was served, but thankfully no comments were said to remove the dessert.
Buttermilk Crispy Chicken Rice Bowl
The Buttermilk Crispy Chicken Rice Bowl (S$18), was the most familiar-looking savoury choice, so I just had to get it. And I wasn’t wrong! The sauce had the expected salted egg richness, but the buttermilk brought a creamy tang that prevented the first few mouthfuls from tasting flat.
I liked how the rice absorbed the sauce without turning completely soggy. The richness did build after several spoonfuls, so this is a dish I would share if I were also planning to order dessert.
To be honest, it was enjoyable but not the plate that surprised me most. Diners who already love salted egg dishes will probably feel at home here, while those who prefer lighter flavours may want to opt for another main.
Mentaiko Pasta with Grilled Salmon Fillet
The Mentaiko Pasta with Grilled Salmon Fillet (S$26) was the most expensive dish on our table. Its creamy sauce carried a savoury seafood character, while the grilled salmon added a smokier flavour that stopped the pasta from tasting entirely one-dimensional.
The pasta held the sauce well, and the mentaiko flavour remained noticeable without becoming aggressively salty. I appreciated that the salmon was not treated as a decorative extra because it gave the dish more substance and helped justify the larger price.
This was my preferred main, although I would still recommend sharing it. The sauce was rich enough that a full portion followed by ice cream, chocolate and coffee could become tiring.
Truffle Triple Cheese Sandwich
Next, their Truffle Triple Cheese Sandwich (S$17) arrived warm, with melted cheese held between toasted bread. Its aromatic truffle scent reached us before I got to pick it up, which immediately made the sandwich feel more indulgent than its simple appearance suggested.
The crisp surface of the bread gave the cheese some much-needed contrast. I have eaten cheese sandwiches where the truffle completely overwhelmed everything else, but this version allowed both the dairy richness and earthy aroma to come through.
It was also the easiest savoury item to share. I could imagine returning for this with a drink, particularly on a Tuesday afternoon when I wanted something smaller than pasta but more filling than dessert.
Sundae Melts and Lola Faye Desserts
The new Sundae Melts layer flavoured sponge cake with in-house cream and a single scoop of premium ice cream. The soft cake and cold, creamy ice cream created the most interesting texture contrast of the meal. I expected the combination of cream, cake and ice cream to become cloying, but the sponge kept it lighter than a dense brownie sundae.
I heard there are also housemade shokupan toasts in tiramisu, matcha, chocolate and crème brûlée flavours, each finished with ice cream. I didn’t get to order one because even I have limits, but the tiramisu and matcha versions looked like sensible choices for a return visit.
Drinks at Faye Cafe: Pistachio, Chocolate and Matcha Options
The Pistachio Cloud Latte costs S$9.00 and has the texture of a drink edging towards dessert. It was nutty and milky, with a soft topping that made each sip feel richer than an ordinary iced latte.
I enjoyed it most with the Truffle Cheese Sandwich rather than the Sundae Melts. My friend tried pairing it with creamy ice cream, and just by the face she made, the combination was definitely too heavy.
The Ruby Etoile, priced at S$8.00, was the brighter and more refreshing choice. Its appearance also explained why it kept appearing in other peoples’ reviews, although I liked that it offered more than an attractive colour.
Lola Faye also offers a 61% Chocolate Latte at S$9.00, a matcha series, espresso-based coffee and hot teas. Diners who prefer frappes or sweeter blended beverages should check the latest counter menu because availability may change.
Lola Faye Cafe Begins a New Chapter on Geylang Road
Lola Faye reopened on 30 June 2026 at 71/73 Geylang Road, moving beyond its dessert-led roots with a fuller menu for lunch and dinner. I honestly see it now to sit comfortably among cafes in Singapore that pairs coffee with proper meals, rather than feeling like a dessert-only stop.
The warm lighting softened the shift from the busy street outside, especially as the Saturday sun faded. Customers were still taking photos of the desserts, but the steady arrival of pasta, rice dishes and sandwiches showed that this is no longer just a late-night dessert stop.
Inside the Newly Reopened Muslim Owned Cafe
The walls and lighting gave the cafe a warm, modern appearance without making it feel overly styled. It was cosy enough for a catch-up with friends, although diners who are not a fan of lively cafes may prefer to visit outside the busiest evening period.
Ordering was straightforward, and the food was served in a sensible sequence rather than arriving all at once. That mattered because our table filled up quickly once the pasta, rice dish and sandwich appeared.
Service was friendly and efficient during my visit, though the staff were understandably occupied as more diners arrived. Let me be clear, this is not the kind of setting where I would expect formal table service, but the team handled our questions about the desserts without making us feel rushed.
What I’d Tell a Friend Before Visiting Lola Faye Cafe
Address: Lola Faye Cafe is located at 71/73 Geylang Road, Singapore 389195.
Opening hours: The cafe opens daily from 2pm to 2am, including Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday.
Best time to visit: The late closing time is perfect for anyone looking for dessert after dinner or a casual late-night bite.
What to order: There are plenty of options for both full meals and sweets. You can start with the savoury menu, then finish with coffee, waffles or a single scoop of ice cream.
Planning ahead: Menu availability and operating details may change, so checking the cafe’s latest post can help you avoid making an unnecessary trip.
I’d Come Back Hungry, but I’d Order Smarter
The reopened Lola Faye Cafe now feels like somewhere I could start with dinner instead of treating it as a last order dessert stop. The Mentaiko Pasta with Grilled Salmon was my favourite savoury dish, while the Sundae Melts gave me the best reason to return.
With plenty of cheese, cream, chocolate and ice cream on the menu, the sweetness can build quickly. I would return with a few friends, share two mains, read the dessert section carefully and wrap up the meal with just one sweet order.
I give my congratulations to the cafe. The move to Geylang Road has kept Lola Faye’s playful side intact while giving the cafe more range.
