James & Antler

James & Antler is a family-run kiosk dedicated to coffee and croques (French bechamel-slathered toasted sandwiches). The tiny outfit is run by Tze-Huei Choo and his brother Chewie, whose knockout sandwiches and canned frappes have gone viral and regularly sell out before closing time.

The Choos encourage you to visit early to ensure you don’t miss out. The small croque offering includes the OG Croque Madame, an exact replica of the one served at Choo’s all-day cafe Mitch & Antler. It consists of off-the-bone ham, Manchego and Egmont cheeses, mustard and leek cream, and is finished with a fried egg. There might also be the Croque Cod Brandade, featuring cod brandade, red cheddar and tartare sauce. The Croque Bolognese is served with Wagyu bolognaise, pecorino Romano and roasted peppers. The kiosk is largely grab-and-go, but there are around 20 outdoor seats for people who simply can’t wait to devour their croques.

The frappes, which are canned-to-order, are just as popular. The Choos imported the canning machine from China. To make the frappes, soft-serve ice-cream is topped with milk, then canned and shaken, resulting in a thick, icy frappe in flavours such as chocolate, coffee and chai.