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🍃 Gink‑Go Café – Nature-Friendly Snack Bar at MacRitchie Reservoir

🍃 Gink‑Go Café – Nature-Friendly Snack Bar at MacRitchie Reservoir

Nestled at the park’s Amenities Centre (right next to the Paddle Lodge and carpark), Gink‑Go is the ideal pit stop for hikers and paddlers to refuel and relax amid the forest and reservoir views.

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101 Upper Thomson Road, Singapore 574328

🍃 Gink‑Go Café – Nature-Friendly Snack Bar at MacRitchie Reservoir Nestled at the park’s Amenities Centre (right next to the Paddle Lodge and carpark), Gink‑Go is the ideal pit stop for hikers and paddlers to refuel and relax amid the forest and reservoir views.


Why visit	A charming, nature-inspired café offering quick bites and refreshments—perfect for a break during morning hikes, jogs, or kayak sessions.
What to expect	• A basic but comforting menu (rice bowls, sandwiches, coffee, cold drinks) • Casual open-air setting with picnic tables • Ideal spot for light refreshment
Opening hours	Daily: 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM – timing works well for post-trail snacks or early evening refreshments
Family‑friendly	Yes! Plenty of tables, stroller space, and a relaxed vibe—great for families, groups, or solo nature-goers
Parent tips	• Arrive early during weekends to secure picnic seating • Refill water bottles before continuing trails • Grab a takeaway and relax by the reservoir edge
Getting there	Car/Parking: Carpark next to the Amenities Centre MRT + Bus: Caldecott or Marymount MRT, then bus (e.g., 52, 74) to MacRitchie main entrance
💡 Bonus insight	The café pairs perfectly with boardwalk walks or kayak rentals—grab a snack, rest, and soak in the greenery before heading back into the forest trails

☕ Tip: After a good walk or paddle, Gink‑Go offers just the right pick-me-up. Nature scene, easy seating, and friendly vibes—no frills, all chill.

Gink and Go Cafe Menu (Macritchie Reservoir)

Light Bites

Item	Description	Features	Price
Potato Salad (GINX-G0)	Dairy-free salad with Australian carrots, light mayonnaise, and herbs.	No cheese/dairy, no added sugar	$4.20
Hummus & Sticks	House-made hummus with veggie sticks (cucumber/carrot) and olive oil.	Vegan, protein-rich	$3.50
Steamed Sweet Corn	Kernels tossed with vegan olive oil and Himalayan salt.	Vegetarian, no artificial additives	$2.60

Drinks

Item	Description	Hot Price	Cold Price
Kopi O Kosong	Black coffee without milk or sugar, special blend of black and white coffee beans	$2.60	$2.20
Teh O Kosong	Black tea without milk or sugar, fragrant blend	$2.50	$3.10
Milo Kosong	Chocolate malt drink without milk or sugar (Alas's favorite)	-	$1.60
Chin Chow/Grass Jelly Drink	Slightly sweetened with rock sugar syrup, known for its "cooling" properties	-	$1.60
Boiled Filtered Water	-	$1.00	-

Asian Mains Menu

Item	Description	Base Price	Add-ons
Soba Noodles	Chilled buckwheat noodles with cold-brewed low-sodium fish broth	$3.50	-
Japanese Curry Rice	Vegetarian curry with carrots, potatoes in homemade broth, served with Japanese rice	$4.50	-
Chazuke Rice	Rice with homemade fish stock and green tea	$3.50	-
	Protein Add-ons:
	- Baked Chicken Breast		+$5.30
	- Grilled Salmon		+$4.50
	- Half Hard-Boiled Egg		+$0.70

Snacks Menu

Item	Description	Price
Pola Snack (Original)	Baked wheat savory crackers reminiscent of school canteen days	$0.80
Pola Snack (Seaweed)	Seaweed-flavored version of the classic crackers	$0.80
Chocolate Walnut Brownie	Rich brownie with walnuts, not overly sweet	$4.50
Banana Walnut Muffin	Fresh muffin with banana and walnuts	$3.30
Sugarless Ice Cream	Low-sugar ice cream option	$3.50

Packaged Drinks Menu

Category	Item	Price
Bottled Water	Ice Mountain (Bottled Water)	$1.60
	Dashm (Bottled Water)	$1.60
Isotonic Drinks	100 Plus Can (Carbonated)	$1.40
	100 Plus Active Can (Non-carbonated)	$1.40
Coconut Water	IF Coconut Water Bottle	$2.50
Soft Drinks	Coke Zero Can (No Sugar)	$2.50
	Coke Light Can (Less Sugar)	$1.40
Malted Drinks	Milo Can (Lower in Sugar)	$1.40
Coffee Drinks	Nescafe Original Can (Lower Sugar)	$1.60
	Nescafe Mocha Can (Lower Sugar)	$1.60
Flavored Milk	Bandung Rose Milk Can (Less Sugar)	$1.40
	Jia Jia Can (Less Sugar)	$1.40
Tea Drinks	Ayataka Can (Green Tea, No Sugar)	$1.80
	Oolong Can (Chinese Tea, No Sugar)	$1.80
Tea Packets	Jasmine Green Tea Packet	$1.10
	Chrysanthemum Tea Packet (Less Sugar)	$1.10
Soy Milk	Soya Milk Packet (Less Sugar)	$1.10

Western Mains Menu

Item	Description	Base Price	Add-ons
Bolognese Pasta	Minced beef and chicken ragù with homemade vegetable base, tossed with organic pasta	-	-
Basil Aglio Olio Vegetarian Pasta	Pasta with broccoli, capsicum, mushrooms, zucchini in olive oil emulsion	-	-
Basket Chicken Breast	-	$2.30	-
	Protein Add-ons:
	- Baked Chicken Breast		+$4.50
	- Grilled Salmon		+$4.50
	- Half Hard-Boiled Egg		+$0.70

À La Carte Proteins

Item	Description	Price
Baked Chicken Breast	Marinated chicken breast oven-baked for lean protein	$4.50
Grilled Salmon	Salmon dusted with Himalayan salt, grilled on dry pan	$4.50
Half Hard-Boiled Egg	Hard-boiled chicken egg	$0.70

Locker Rental

Detail	Information
Location	Minnie / Female Toilets
Operating Hours	0730hrs - 1930hrs
Daily Rental Rate	$2.00
Security Deposit	$5.00 (refundable)
Total Initial Payment	$7.00 ($2 + $5 deposit)
Requirements	Disclaimer Form to be filled

Amenities

Item	Price
Raincoats	$2.50
Tissue Packet	$0.30

Utensils

Item	Price
Cup (Hot/Cold)	$0.20
Straw	$0.10
Bowl	$0.20
Fork + Spoon Set	$0.20
Chopstick + Spoon Set	$0.20
Dessert Spoon	$0.10
Soup Spoon	$0.10
Plastic Bag	$0.20

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