Fresh from the success of Jiak By The Quay, CQ @ Clarke Quay is expanding its daytime lifestyle offerings with the launch of The CQ Edit: Cafe Edition, across two weekends on 12 and 13 September, as well as 10 and 11 October 2026, from 9am to 6pm.
Hosted at Blk A #01-01A (beside Overscoop), the space features an indoor air-conditioned unit and brings together celebrated home-based culinary creators, viral bakers and artisanal coffee concepts. You can also unwind to chill lounge music throughout the day, headlined by an afternoon set from DJ Val, spinning live from 3pm to 5pm.
Images courtesy of CQ @ Clarke Quay.
Looking to try your hand at mahjong? You are invited to join casual Social Mahjong Sessions where you can play for fun and connect with fellow enthusiasts. The sessions are designed for players with basic gameplay knowledge and participants will receive complimentary food vouchers that are redeemable across the pop-up booths. You can register here.
Each weekend will also pair artisanal food vendors with dedicated pet treat creators who have formulated pet-safe replica treats so that pawrents can enjoy matching café orders with their fur babies.
Here’s a closer look at what will be available during the two weekends.
Edition 1: 12 & 13 September 2026 | Cult Bakes, Nostalgic WSips and Viral Desserts
On the debut weekend, you can expect to find viral dessert creations paired with comforting breakfast classics. Featured vendors include:
Images courtesy of Sweedy.
Sweedy Caffeserie: Following their run at Jiak By The Quay, the pioneer in fatcaron brings its signature thick Fatcarons to the weekend, in flavours like Tau Huay, Dubai Pistachio, Crème Brûlée and Kaya Toast, alongside the Original Banana Pudding, and viral Dookies aka the Mini Dubai Chewy Cookies in Original, Strawberry, Cheesecake, and Kaya.
Image courtesy of Sweedy.
Plus, don’t miss their pop-up exclusives, which are the Orh Nee Cloud Latte, Orh Nee Matcha Cloud Latte and Milo Banana Pudding Latte. Afraid of missing out on the event-exclusives? You can secure them through Sweedy’s TikTok Live on 11 Sept, 9pm.
Images courtesy of Knead Kopi.
Knead Kopi: The beloved home cafe will be bringing its traditional beverage lineup, which include their Kopi, Kopi C, Teh C, and rich Milo, alongside its Signature Toast Sets featuring handcrafted spreads like Kaya Butter, Peanut Sesame Butter and Taro Butter with soft-boiled eggs.
Images courtesy of Knead Kopi.
You can also expect to enjoy freshly baked bakes like the Mochi Brownies, Banana Choco Loaf, and savoury Garlic Croissant with Egg Mayo. Pre-orders will be open for its crowd-favourite, aromatic Garlic Croissants too!
The Pet Provision: Inspired by both of the human vendors, The Pet Provision will provide a gourmet, 100% pet-safe replica menu featuring a Kaya Butter Toast Set A (complete with pet-friendly toast, soft-boiled egg and kopi), delicate Madeleines, cute Macarons, and a Kaya Toast Dubai Chewy Cookie.
Edition 2: 10 & 11 October 2026 | French Viennoiserie, Playful Sips and Live Beats
During the weekend in October, you’ll find artisanal French pastries and creative craft beverages. Featured vendors include:
Images courtesy of Petitto Bakery.
Petitto Bakery: Founded by a Le Cordon Bleu-trained baker, you’ll find an artisanal lineup that include the savoury Breakfast Quiche (turkey bacon, spinach, cheddar and mushroom), Tomato Feta Danish, Croque Monsieur Suisse, Miso Biscoff Scroll, Black Sesame Niangao, and Raspberry Chocolate (raspberry jam, cashew butter and dark chocolate ganache).
Exclusively created for the event, you’ll get to try the decadent Magnum Croissant (stuffed with Magnum ice cream and pistachio kunafa), and the Berry Pistachio Danish (fresh berries, jam, pistachio crème pâtissière and pistachio crunch).
Plus, if you pre-order two or more pieces of the event exclusives through Instagram, you’ll get to enjoy a 5% discount.
Images courtesy of Puny Platypus Coffee.
Puny Platypus Coffee: This playful specialty coffee brand will be brining its signature “fancy sips” lineup, featuring the Earl Grey Cloud, Mont Blanc, Fruity Platypus, and the Dirty Platypus (coffee with a touch of Earl Grey), to the event. You can also look forward to ceremonial-grade Matcha Lattes paired with home made strawberry or blueberry compotes.
Images courtesy of Puny Platypus Coffee.
Beyond the standard menu, you will be able to find CQ Exclusives such as the Ume Cascara Spritz (cascara tea, ume syrup and tonic water), and the Kinako Matcha (iced matcha latte finished with nutty, toasty kinako milk foam). You can also snag a limited-edition sticker illustrated by @gingerbunss, which will be available while stocks last.
Lunavae Pets: Offering their signature touch to the pastry counter, Lunavae Pets has created an exclusive collection made just for the pups that replicate Pettito Bakery’s French viennoiserie.
Handcrafted with pet-friendly ingredients, gluten-free flours, and zero unnecessary fillers, the pet menu has been curated so that the furkids will be able to indulge in similar pastry treats.
