Tried Singapore’s first Blind Box cafe and had such a fun experience! They serve bingsu, waffles, mini tarts and quiches. The best part? Every bingsu comes with a surprise plushie (5 designs to collect!) Below is what we tried:
• Mango Bingsu
• Strawberry Bingsu
• Pistachio Praline Waffle
• Zen Elixir Tart
• Fantasy Sensation Tart
• Sail To The Moon Quiche
• Lychee Lemonade Soda
• Passion Fruit Soda
Satria Permana
2
This is a cute spot to take kids, especially daughters. I got the strawberry bingsu ice cream. It includes nata de coco, gummy bears, and sweet jelly balls that pop when you bite them.
It’s a bit expensive ($18, but comes with a plushie keychain), but the flavor’s worth it.
Only giving it 2 stars because they messed up my order. I used the automated machine, got the machine receipt but not the store one, and my order was completely missed. I waited almost an hour and had to check with them to figure it out. The staff, especially the one in a hijab, was super nice and apologetic(not their fault), but they really need to fix the system!
Amanda Leow
4
This place is so adorable. We ordered the Nana's Mango Bingsu, it came with a stuffed toy and 3 claw machine tokens. Price is reasonable as some other Bingsu joint also charge around the same price but without the surprise elements. Worth the visit.
Sera // IG: diningwithsera
4
If cute plushies, blind boxes & bingsus are your thing, this cafe is definitely for you !! This is SG’s first-ever mystery blind box bingsu cafe !! Order a bingsu & uncover a free mystery plushie from this whimsical cafe for just $18 nett.
Really obsessed with the lore behind each plushie (heard they’ll be releasing more plushie variants in the near future) !!
Their plushies also came with a keyring, perfect for attaching to bags.
We had their mango bingsu ($18) which was the star of the menu !! This dessert featured mango compote & syrup, nata de coco, mango cubes, & pink boba. Loved how their shaved ice had a milky taste that complemented the creamy cheese foam, which cascaded beautifully down once you lifted the glass cylinder, along with a random character-inspired pudding.
Chicken quiche ($13) was buttery, flaky, & with a rich eggy custard with tender chicken chunks.
mini tarts ($5) we had were matcha and passionfruit. We preferred the matcha tart as it was rich & perfectly crumbly with a solid base, but for the price, I’d opt for their other offerings.
Pistachio praline mochi waffle ($4) was thick & kueh without being too jelak. The mochi also gave an added chew, which elevated the waffle.
** 6 flavours: pistachio, matcha, cream cheese, peanut, hazelnut & biscoff
Iced raspberry lemonade ($6.50) reminded me of Ribena, but with raspberry compote. Iced passionfruit soda ($6.50) was a little on the sour side, great for balancing out the sweetness from the mains, but we preferred the former drink.
Michael Andrew Ferrer
5
Love the theme and surprises in this cafe! One of a kind! We didn't expect the free 2 tokens to play in their claw machine. We even got one small plushie! Food is good also, at least the waffle and Honey Lemon Drink.
The Genesis Family
5
*2nd visit to check out their new FOOD MENU and collab with local artist 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Nana and Friends Cafe is a fun and thematic cafe with delicious bingsu and waffles. Try to go during off peak for better experience as there is quite a wait during peak hours.
It's a great place to go with Kids as they love pressing the button for surprises. Food presentation is interesting too. The prices are reasonable, with a bingsu and a tart for three people to share costing around $7 per person Highly recommended!
Here are some additional points from the reviews:
* It's a new place, and the first bingsu and waffles they had were delicious.
* The kids really loved it.
* The food were nice.
* They enjoyed the food and the environment.
Overall, Nana and Friends Cafe is a great place to go for a fun and delicious experience.
Sheryl Goh
1
I ordered a matcha latte and an iced honey lemon at 2:24pm. There were 14 people in the cafe including us, except their orders have already been fulfilled and yet it took almost 30 min for us to get our two (2) drinks. Both tasted about as much as you’d expect from its name; while it wasn’t bad it was also nothing to rave about, let alone wait for thirty (30) minutes in a cafe with <50% capacity. Unfortunately I sat in front of the counter and made eye contact multiple times with the staff who were ?doing something on their phones and it was just an awkward moment of 👀 with me wondering if I would get my drink anytime soon.
Zozo
5
If you're a fan of blind boxes you NEED to check out Nana & Friends Cafe!
Every bingsu order comes with an adorable plushie surprise! There are five unique plushies to collect.
Simply pick your favourite bingsu flavour at the counter, wait for your number to be called, and head over to the giant vending machine. Press the heart-shaped button, and voilà! Out comes your bingsu AND your mystery plushie!
Six bingsu flavours to choose from:
Mango,
Pineapple
Matcha
Strawberry
Chocolate Caramel
Jiuxian
Each one is topped with an acrylic collar of cheese foam that you remove to create a waterfall effect over the shave ice – perfect for that Instagram moment! And yes, there’s also a jiggly duck-shaped pudding on top that’s almost TOO cute to eat!
The menu also features mochi waffles, mini tarts, and savory quiches like Salmon & Spinach, Chicken, Seafood, and Mushroom.
The pastel pink décor adds to the café’s playful vibe, making it the perfect spot for fans of cute aesthetics and indulgent desserts.
Vivienneeluv C
5
★ Mystery plushies wil be given at random with a Bingsu order.
A different kind of “Blind Box”! Each Bingsu order comes with a delightful surprise—a plush toy revealed by the vending machine when you pick up your order, very adorable!
The Bingsu is made of ultra-fine shaved ice, layered with creamy cheese foam in a neat cylinder, and topped with vibrant ingredients along the sides. Each table even has a designated “bin” for placing the empty Bingsu cylinder after lifting it—though it seems like no one actually uses it! 😂 There are six Bingsu flavors in total.
Aside from Bingsu, the menu also features mini tarts, quiches, and waffles.
➊ Mango Bingsu S$18 - mango puree, fresh fruit chunks, and a touch of honey.
➋ Strawberry Bingsu S$18 - drizzled with condensed milk and topped with fresh cream-this bingsu is the ultimate refreshing delight.
➌ Pistachio Praline Waffles S$5 - very thick waffle with smooth pistachio praline spread. Very filling to eat one on your own.
➍ Zen Elixir S$5 - matcha filling in a delicate tart.
➎ Fantasy Sensation S$5 - Banana, caramel, and chocolate—I prefer this over the matcha. However, I find that the tart crust tends to break easily.
➏ Sail To The Moon S$13 - flaky salmon and spinach in a creamy filling.
➐ Lychee Lemonade Soda S$6.50 - lychee paired with lemon juice and sparkling soda, sweet and intense.
➑ Passion Fruit Soda S$6.50 - this on the other hand is slightly milder and less sweet as compared to the lychee lemonade soda.
Cynthia (Cynful Recommends)
4
If you love pink, desserts or the thrill of getting random adorable plushie keychains then you gotta visit this place
To get the surprise plushie, simply order a bingsu of your choice and when it’s ready, press the heart button to unveil the bingsu and the toy to some fun music!
🥭 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐨 𝐁𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬𝐮 - $18
This came with nata de coco, mango popping boba and fresh mango. We liked how the bingsu was really fluffy yet didn’t melt too quickly. Although, the cute pink jello tasted a bit bland to me 🥲
🧇 𝐌𝐨𝐜𝐡𝐢 𝗪𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐬 - $4
Apart from bingsus, they do offer other items as well. We went with the Pistachio Praline flavour, and while it didn’t have the strongest pistachio flavour, it was still fragrant and chewy, so we still enjoyed it
🥧 𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐞 - $13
The only savoury item on the menu was the quiche that came in chicken, mushroom and salmon options. While the flavours and texture of the chicken was nice, we don’t think it was really worth paying $13 for when there are other better pastries at a lower price point.
Overall, we did enjoy the desserts here and would recommend anyone who loves cute and pink stuff to come by!