New Burnt Ends Bakery At Audi Showroom Serves Black Forest Doughnuts, Pretzels & Other German-Inspired Treats

Situated within Audi’s new showroom at Cross Street Exchange, the space reflects influences from the German car brand melded with Burnt Ends Bakery’s signature touches, such as the same tile from the original bakery, warm wood counters and soft-serve ice cream machines.

The bakes, too, bring a taste of Germany to Singapore.

Are there pretzels? You bet.

The bakery’s popular doughnuts are available here too, and you’ll also find some new, exclusive and quintessentially German flavours: The chocolate, cherry, kirsch and vanilla bean Chantilly-loaded Black Forest ($7), and the Apple Strudel ($6). For savouries, there are chicken pies and sausage rolls. 

At a later date, schnitzel sandwiches and currywurst will also be available.

Burnt Ends bakery is the casual spin-off of Michelin-starred mod barbecue restaurant Burnt Ends. 

“We wanted to have something that is typical of Germany, because we’re a German brand, and Singaporeans love that also,” said Audi Singapore’s managing director Markus Schuster. Pretzels and Audi, for example, are both famously Bavarian, “so that was a no-brainer”.

He added: “We wanted something very immersive for people and that appeals to all the senses, especially in Singapore, where people love food and are very passionate about food.”

Speaking of immersive, there are car simulators near the cafe to take you on a ride.

Burnt Ends chef-owner Dave Pynt said it was easy to think of all the things he looks forward to when visiting Germany, like currywurst and Black Forest cake.

Most of the pastries are baked at the original bakery, with finishing touches such as doughnut-piping being done on site.

Hidden bar

The 30-seat space also boasts its own coffee programme featuring a dedicated production roasting facility and an interactive coffee brew bar, complementing a newly curated signature drink menu.

But, it’s not just a bakery-cafe here. There is also a hidden speakeasy bar, also by Burnt Ends, that’s only unveiled in the evenings. Opening on Feb 15, it has – naturally – a German-focused drinks menu.

The wine list, for instance, features Rieslings and Pinot Noirs, as well as Sekt or sparkling wine from Germany.

Bar snacks

And the cocktails showcase German ingredients and inspirations, like a signature Black Forest cocktail as an homage to the famous cake from the region of the same name.

If you’re feeling more than a little peckish, you’ll also be able to enjoy some Burnt Ends-style bar bites here: There’s a reinvented currywurst, a veal schnitzel slider, pretzels with taramasalata and fried pork knuckle.

Pynt said he’s curious and interested to see how the CBD crowd will be different from the Dempsey crowd, as the original Burnt Ends bakery, restaurant and bar are more of a destination concept.

“It feels like it’ll be more Monday-to-Friday here, a very different crowd, and they’re going to interact with the bakery very differently,” he mused. “How do people engage with the space, and, how do we make it work better for them?"

Audi x Burnt Ends Bakery and GT Bar open officially on Feb 15 at Audi House of Progress, Cross Street Exchange, Level 1, 18 Cross St. The bakery opens from 8am to 4pm daily, while the bar will be open from 5pm to 12am daily.

Source: CNA/my

Photos: CNA/Dillon Tan, Burnt Ends Bakery

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