[Review] Partage Patisserie: The One-Man Show Boutique Bakery in Lavender You Should Know

I recently discovered Partage Patisserie, a compact, boutique bakery tucked away at 11 Cavan Road #01-07 (Cavan Suites), just a short walk from Lavender MRT. The shop is a true hole-in-the-wall, opposite a boutique hotel still under construction, in a gentrified district of converted shophouses where hipster cafés, old-school trades, coffee shops and new food spots rub elbows. The patisserie offers essentially takeaway or collection, with only two stool seats outside the shop.

We were invited by pastry chef-owner Terence Lin, who reached out personally to share his love of baking. Having left the corporate world and worked in R&D and culinary pastry roles before striking out on his own, Terence handles everything himself in the compact space.

Partage Pastisserie is a manifestation of Terence’s dream, which he nurtured from his Pasir Ris home for four years before taking this brave leap.

From coffee to croissant to cake, it is all Terence, with his girlfriend assisting on the marketing side. This sort of personal “one man show” clearly endows the place with heart. You feel that nothing is off the shelf, nothing is impersonal.

Terence is no novice by the way.

His credentials are stellar, having been part of the team that clinched the Global Pastry Chef Champion award at the Worldchefs Global Chefs Challenge 2022 in Abu Dhabi. This world-class finesse is now accessible to everyone in a modest Lavender shophouse, making the experience all the more special.

Given the size of the operation, the menu is intentionally compact and smartly focused:

On our visit we tried a flat white crafted by Terence himself on the spot (coffee starts from S$4). It was a smooth, well-balanced cup, the perfect companion for the pastries to come.

We also tasted two freshly made pastries: a buttery, flaky croissant (S$4) and a pain au chocolat (S$4.50), both delivered with a crisp exterior and soft, buttery layers inside, clearly baked with care.

Then came the petite cakes: four different mini cakes presented as part of the Petit Gateau set. Priced at S$32 for a set of four, it comes in four distinct flavours and are clearly handmade with premium ingredients.

The Mango Jasmine is a burst of tropical sunshine.

It features a refreshing mango and passionfruit compote sitting atop a delicate sponge, all encased in a crisp sable tart shell and crowned with a light, floral jasmine chantilly. It is a beautifully crafted sweetness overload that feels both indulgent and refreshing.

The Matcha Blossom is as visually stunning as it is delicious.

A reintepretation on the popular strawberry matcha latte, it layers vanilla sponge, creamy vanilla crémeux, and a vibrant strawberry compote, all enveloped in a robe of high-quality, earthy matcha.

The intricate blossom pattern piped on top is a testament to Terence’s competitive-level skill. Note that this creation is especially delicate, so handle with craft when you are transporting it.

For chocolate lovers, the Rocher is pure decadence.

This is a rich, multi-textural experience with silky chocolate mousse, a intense 70% chocolate crémeux, and a soft chocolate sponge, all resting on a crunchy hazelnut base.

Finished with a glossy caramel glaze and chocolate shards, it is a deeply satisfying treat and a personal favourite as someone who preferes desserts that are less sweet.

Completing the quartet is the Coffee petit gateau, a sophisticated take on the classic flavour.

It delivers a robust coffee punch, balanced by the sweetness of the cream and the textural contrast of the base, ensuring it is a hit for any coffee lover.

Given that every component is handmade by a single chef with an award-winning pedigree, the prices feel more than reasonable. The pastries are unapologetically on the sweeter side, designed to delight those with a genuine sweet tooth.

There is no mass-produced feel here; each bite is infused with the heart of its creator.

The pricing is reasonable given the handmade nature: S$4–S$4.50 for croissant/pain au chocolat, S$32 for the set of four mini cakes, and S$4 onwards for the coffee. For custom cakes (6-inch/8-inch) and larger offerings the pricing is higher (for example S$60 for a 6-inch cake) but those are made to order.

Partage Patisserie

Address:
11 Cavan Road, 01-07, S209848 (a short walk from Lavender MRT)

Opening Hours:
Tue-Fri, 8:30 – 6:30pm
Sat-Sun, 8:30- 4pm

Orders can be placed via their Google Form or by messaging them on Instagram at @partag.e.