Nit & Grit at Hougang Green Shopping Mall
Location: 21 Hougang St 51, #01-38B Hougang Green Shopping Mall, Singapore 538719
Floor 1 · Hougang Green Shopping Mall
Hougang cafe known for homemade pudding drinks and minimal-ice milk teas.
Hougang cafe known for homemade pudding drinks and minimal-ice milk teas.
Nit and Grit at Hougang Green Shopping Mall is a neighbourhood cafe known for its handcrafted milk teas and homemade pudding, with the signature Special Earl Grey standing out for its balanced brew, smooth pudding, chin chow jelly, and chewy pearls, all served with minimal ice so every sip is flavour, not meltwater.The menu includes a range of milk teas, fruit teas, and specialty drinks with add-on toppings, suited for cafe-goers and takeaway customers wanting a refreshing, thoughtfully made beverage in the Hougang area.
Nit and Grit is a humble local cafe that takes its drinks seriously, where the pudding is made fresh daily and the Earl Grey is worth the detour.
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Overall Rating
Based on 24 Google reviews
Negative Reviews
Lynn
This place is gonna give the people of Hougang diabetes 🤢 Don’t think you can choose your sugar level - I asked for 0% sugar and was told that the milk tea is already sweetened. I still went ahead with my order of Peppermint Milk Tea, and …
Positive Reviews
Zenygend
Third time having their scrambled egg waffles paired with their new chrysanthemum milk tea!! It’s so damn delicious!! Highly recommend all to try!! You won’t regret it 😉 …
Nathalie Wong
We ordered the passion fruit milk tea and chrysanthemum milk tea. I really love the passion fruit milk tea,it’s like my childhood taste,I asked for 20 percent sugar and it is just nice.
Helen Ong
Yummy yummy.
Risdawaty Ahmad
Nice peppermint.
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Nit & Grit
NIT & GRIT
A hand holds a bubble tea drink in front of a shop with the name "NIT & GRIT" visible on the facade. Menus are displayed behind the counter.
Nit & Grit
A group of smiling children in school uniforms are posing in front of a shop called Nit & Grit. The shop has a menu board displaying various drinks and toppings. A freezer is visible in the foreground.
Waffles Shop
A young boy stands in front of a waffle shop. The shop has a yellow facade with menus displayed on the walls and a stand. The boy is wearing a white t-shirt, denim shorts, and flip-flops. A staff member is visible behind the counter.
Waffle Sandwiches
Two aluminum trays filled with waffle sandwiches. The waffles are golden brown and have a grid pattern. The sandwiches appear to be filled with a green and yellow mixture. In the background, there are clear plastic cups with lids, one containing a white substance and the other a yellow liquid.
Avocado Drink Ingredients
A promotional image for an avocado drink, featuring the word "AVOCADO" in large letters, accompanied by cartoon avocados. The image displays a cup of avocado drink with the logo "NIT & GRIT OLD SCHOOL WAFFLES & BUBBLE TEA". Surrounding the drink are illustrations of ingredients: original avocado, banana, lemon, gula melaka, and honey.
Milk Tea Promotions
Advertisement for White Peach Oolong Milk Tea and Chrysanthemum Milk Tea. The White Peach Oolong Milk Tea is marked as recommended. The Chrysanthemum Milk Tea is priced at $2.80 (R) and is now available. Both drinks feature the 'Nit & Grit Old School Waffles & Bubble Tea' logo.
Blue Milkshakes Topped with Marshmallows
Five clear plastic cups filled with a light blue beverage and topped with a generous amount of colorful mini marshmallows. The cups are arranged on a stainless steel counter. In the background, blenders, a metal mug, and a purple water bottle are visible. A blue and white checkered towel is on the right side of the counter.
Sign about safe distancing and ordering
A handwritten sign on white paper is taped to a glass surface. The sign has several sections. The top section reads "Don't Play Play Please maintain SAFE DISTANCING" with a red and black striped border. Below this is a drawing of the WhatsApp logo with the word "WHATSAPP!" underneath. To the right of the WhatsApp logo is a box containing the number "81132075" and text that says "FOR MENU & TO PLACE ORERS". The bottom section of the sign reads "THANK You" with a decorative wavy border below it.
Waffle Tacos
Three aluminum trays filled with waffle tacos. The top tray contains waffle tacos filled with chocolate spread and topped with mini marshmallows and sprinkles. The middle tray has waffle tacos filled with chocolate spread and banana slices. The bottom tray is filled with plain waffles.
Passion Fruit Milk Tea
A hand holds a clear plastic cup filled with passion fruit milk tea and black tapioca pearls. A white label on the cup reads "Queue No: 3", "INV-1927-5668", "Passion Fruit Milk Tea", and "Toppings : Pearls (1x)". In the background, shelves stocked with blue bottles are visible.
Frozen Popsicles in Cooler Bag
A close-up shot shows a black cooler bag filled with numerous frozen popsicles. The popsicles are in clear plastic packaging and come in various colors, including green, orange, yellow, and a dark reddish-brown. The inside of the cooler bag is lined with a reflective, silver material. The bag is partially open, revealing the frozen treats inside.
Drink Menu
A colorful menu board displays various drinks and ice cream options. The top section lists fruit flavors like Strawberry, Mango, Peach, Grape, Honeydew, Lemon, Green Apple, Sour Plum, Lychee, and Passion Fruit. Below, different drink types are featured: Fizzy Soda ($3 L), Ice Blend Slushie ($2.50), Yo-Yoghurt Smoothie ($3), and Taro Smoothie ($3). The bottom section showcases ice cream and other beverages, including Honey Lemon Grass Jelly, Coffee Ice-Cream, Fresh Banana Ice-Cream, Strawberry Mango Cooler, 3 Special Earl Grey, Ice Cream Soda, Ice Cream Milk Tea, Bubblegum, and Pudding Milk Tea. The menu also includes the Instagram handle @NITNGRIT.
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