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Cafes and bakeries upsize their menu offerings to encourage people to linger

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(Clockwise from top left) Laksa Paella at Alice Boulangerie & Restaurant, savoury food at Lucine by Luna, Petit Desire small cakes from Huize van Wely and all-day menu offerings at Puzzle Coffee's new flagship store.

(Clockwise from top left) Laksa Paella at Alice Boulangerie & Restaurant, savoury food at Lucine by Luna, Petit Desire small cakes from Huize van Wely and all-day menu offerings at Puzzle Coffee's new flagship store.

PHOTOS: ALICE BOULANGERIE & RESTAURANT, LUCINE BY LUNA, HUIZE VAN WELY, ST GIN TAY

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SINGAPORE – During the morning rush, the barista who knows your order is invaluable. But even in Singapore, people are not always in a hurry.

Cafes are encouraging people to linger, with more expansive menus, by opening new stores with all-day dining options, or by stretching tea time to cocktail hour.

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