[Update on Sep. 15, 12:38pm: The cafe has changed its hours and is now closed on Mondays. This article has been updated with the latest opening hours.]

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Despite having been around for a few months (they opened in April 2021), Knock Knock Cafe is relatively unheard of.

This is partly due to the oscillating Covid-19 restrictions, but the cafe is intending to change things by refining their menu.

The immediately obvious hook—photogenic bear lattes that come in three flavours: caramel, lavender, and mocha.

It's made from Columbian and Brazilian coffee, if anyone cares.

Each drink comes with a bear-shaped ice that submerges and loses shape quite quickly, so you gotta do your photoshoot fast.

The wait staff will only pour in your shot when the drink has reached your table, to buy an extra few seconds of longevity for the bear.

There's also a dog version for their iced chocolate, where the animal design is even more distinct.

We had a hot lavender latte (S$5.50) as well, which was really nicely balanced between the floral and coffee notes (disclaimer: not a coffee expert. Or any expert, for that matter).

Other than brunch items (pandan pancakes sound nice), the cafe also introduces an Asian element to their mains for that much needed differentiation (anyway brunch is only available on weekends and public holidays).

Most items that we tried at the media preview fared pretty well, but we found some dishes heavier on the palate.

The hae bee hiam pasta and otak-otak burger, in particular, were a touch too salty.

Promotion: Pastas are going one-for-one from Sep. 1-30, valid for both dine-in and takeaway.

Seat hoggers are welcomed... kind of

Food aside, the cafe actually welcomes its patrons to work or study in their premises.

Sockets and WiFi are provided, and there are even meeting rooms that can currently be used for free.

However, that may soon change, as the cafe has plans to start charging for the rooms in the near future.

Knock Knock Cafe

Address: 101 Geylang Road, Singapore 389211 (five-minute walk from Kallang MRT. It really is, we tried.)

Opening Hours: 12pm – 10:30pm, Tuesday to Sunday (last order at 9:30pm)

Closed on Mondays.