Simple Café 簡單 Returns To NEWest Mall With Taiwanese-Inspired Pastries
Simple Café 簡單 has made its way back to NEWest Mall at 1 West Coast Drive, returning to the same building where it first began. The new space is warm and inviting, with pale walls, wooden furniture and a homely, uncluttered design that blends Muji-like simplicity with a rustic charm. Soft Mandarin pop music adds to the laidback vibe, making it a cosy spot for quiet afternoons.
The menu combines Taiwanese and Japanese-inspired flavours, offering delicate cakes and pastries alongside light savoury plates. Favourites include Guava Cheesecake, Earl Grey Apple Shortcake, Strawberry Shortcake, Crème Caramel and a Sweet Potato Chestnut Tart – a playful twist on the classic Mont Blanc. Their bakes are known for balancing familiar flavours with unique touches, such as a guava scone paired with pastry cream and fruit for a sweet-sour zing.
For those seeking something more substantial, options such as the Simple Breakfast Plate or Egg Mayo Sandwich are available, along with drinks like Osmanthus Latte, Lemon Coffee and Guava Green Tea. With its return to NEWest, Simple Café has gone back to its roots as a quaint neighbourhood café built around comfort, thoughtful flavours and a touch of nostalgia – the very qualities that made it beloved from the start.
