New in town: Siësta – 2 polytechnic students open cafe at Bugis with quirky dishes

At first glance, Siësta appears as just one among several new cafes located at Sultan Gate, Bugis. This Muslim-owned cafe features a warm ambience adorned with vintage couches and wooden furnishings. While it offers standard cafe dishes likes toasties, loaded fries, desserts, and beverages, the surprising twist lies in its ownership: the cafe is managed by two 17-year-old polytechnic students named Qays Zara and Aesha Patel.

Qays and Aesha’s lively Gen-Z flair is unmistakably reflected in Siësta’s whimsical menu design, embellished with delightful cartoon sketches. They offer a diverse range of 4 toasties: the indulgent 3 Cheeeze Crisp (S$14), the flavourful Beefin’ It Up toastie (S$16), the unique Plus Sixty Five (S$14), and the delectable Cinnamon Girl dessert (S$10), complemented with cinnamon and yoghurt.

The menu’s imaginative dishes, with clever names conceived by the pair, are sure to bring a smile to your face. Inspired by a Wes Anderson film, The French Dispatch (S$14) presents truffle fries sprinkled with parmigiano, while Say Cheese? (S$14) entices your taste buds with its gooey melted cheese fries.

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The restaurant’s playful wordplay and nods to pop culture references nearly every item on Siësta’s menu. Fancy some tacos? Opt for the Going Loco (S$14), a grilled spicy chicken taco. If fiery chicken wings are calling your name, look no further than the Huh Cheetos? (S$12) for a spicy treat.

Other than toasties and quick bites, customers can also order drinks to complete their meal. Try Shrek’s Love Potion (S$8), a dirty matcha oat milk latte topped off with a dash of cinnamon. Or the Suparwoman Energy Drink (S$8) which is a mix of pomegranate, cranberry, apple, freshly squeezed lime, and chia seeds.

Other drinks available include Goldslick (S$8), Hypnotise Me (S$8), Killmonggaaa (S$8), Heart Racing (S$8), Last Summer (S$8), and Little Darling (S$8).

Support these hardworking teens and order yourself a quirky toastie (and more) today!

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