Cafés have different interpretations in different countries. In the American context, a café or coffee house is a casual restaurant serving proper food and sandwiches. Whilst a café in other countries is simply a place that serves coffee with light snacks/desserts.
I have been cafe-hopping around to check out some of the cafes in Singapore. It is nice to see how new places like Artichoke, Forty hands, The Plains, The Pigeonhole have injected vibrancy into the Singapore food scene.
Who can resist the lovely smell of brewing coffee, the chic display of desserts on cake stands, and the cozy ambiance of a cafe? Not me, that’s for sure.
Here is my list of the best cafes in Singapore:
I have included the following: a) cafes that serve good coffee, b) new and upcoming cafes c) hidden indie cafes d) nice chill out cafes e) restaurants-cafes that have affordable and good food and f) cafes for people-watching. I will probably do a separate list of cafes with free wifi in Singapore, but I am pretty sure most of the places will let you tap on their network if you are dining there.
Artichoke Cafe at Sculpture Square serves an awesome brunch. They are a relatively small place, so it has a small but concise menu which features items such as Scrambled Eggs ($18), Lamb Shakshouka ($25) and Smoked Salmon with Beetroot ($18).
161 Middle Road
Tel: +65 6336 6949
Arbite Cafe
The cafe’s interiors are rather non-descript — Arbite Cafe is just a simple space with some tables and chairs. What makes it stand out from the crowd, is the honest and delicious food. You can find main courses like Truffle Beef Burger, ($18.90), Squid Ink Spaghetti with Seafood ($23.90), Green Tea Tagliatelle with Smoked Duck ($23.90) on the menu. Also, they offer all day breakfast such as Croque Madame ($15.90), Eggs Benedict ($11.90), Gardener French Toast ($13.90).
66A Serangoon Garden Way
Tel: +65 6287 0430
All Good Things – a terrific tiny cake shop on Rodyk Street Robertson Quay - serves a selection of gluten free cakes. It is a good place to go for a break when in the vicinity.
7 Rodyk Street #01-30
The Watermark @ Robertson Quay
Tel: +65 6238 1086
Bakers & Cook
77 Hillcrest Road
Tel: +65 6469 8834
Bake & Brew
71 Lucky Heights
Lucky Court
Tel: +65 6449 9820
Daily (except Thursday): 11am – 9pm
Broun Cafe
Located near Clark Quay Mrt, Broun Cafe is a new cafe which has a corner dedicated to local arts. This place is definitely on my to-go-list next.
36 North Canal Road
Tel: +65 6535 0430
Cafe Melba
Housed in a beautiful glass building, Cafe Melba is chic and stylish, without being overly pretentious. It reminds me of PS Cafe, and while food here isn’t fantastic, I can see myself coming back regularly to have a quiet dinner. Cafe Melba’s weekend brunch is very popular; they don’t take reservations, so make sure you go early to get a table.
There is also ample parking available in the Goodman Arts Centre, and is perfect for east-siders who drive.
90 Goodman Road
#01-56 Goodman Arts Centre Block N
Tel: +65 6440 6068
Mon to Fri: 10am – 10pm
Sat & Sun: 8am – 10pm
Carpenter and Cook is a vintage home store and artisan bakery café at Lorong Kilat. Since its opening in June, I’ve been there many times and I am happy to tell you that it is now one of my favourite cafes in Singapore.
19 Lorong Kilat #01-06
Tel: +65 6463 3648
Chillax Massage Cafe
28 Maju Avenue
1st Level Serangoon Garden Estate
Tel: +65 6244 5529
Chye Seng Huat Hardware, opened by the folks behind Papa Palheta and Loysel’s Toy, is one of the most popular cafes/coffee places in Singapore right now.
From the outside, Chye Seng Huat Hardware looks like a run-down hardware shop – but don’t be deceived by its name and exterior, it is actually a very hip coffee bar. In addition to the coffee bar, it also features a roastery, a coffee school and a private coffee tasting room.
150 Tyrwhitt Road
Singapore 207563
Tel: +65 6396 0609
Tue to Thu: 9am – 7pm
Fri to Sun: 9am – 10pm
Coffeesmith
62 Collyer Quay #02-11
Tel: +65 9339 6878
Chock Full Of Beans
Chock Full of Beans is a cafe at Changi Village where folks staying in the East go for brunch on the weekends. On the menu you can find brunch food such as Brulee French Toast ($9), Scrambled Eggs ($11), and Eggs Benedict ($12).
4 Changi Village Road #01-2090
Tel: +65 6214 8839
Tucked in a quiet corner of Gemmill Lane, Club Street Social has the vibe of a Manhattan bistro-bar. It is one of my favourite new places in town.
On the menu, they have several categories like salads, breakfast, panini, crostini, and tramezzini. Breakfast is served all day, so you can get your favourite breakfast food like scrambled eggs with toast after a long day at work. I’ve tried their panini, and it is one of the best I’ve had.
In the day, it is a cool bistro/restaurant which serves simple but delicious food. When night falls, it transforms into a uber-chic bar where you can go for a nice cocktail.
5 Gemmill Lane
(Off Club Street)
Tel: +65 6225 5043
Department of Caffeine
15 Duxton Road
Tel: +65 6223 3426
Mon to Fri: 10.30am – 7.30pm
Sat & Sun: 9.30am – 7.30pm
d’ Good Cafe
273 Holland Avenue
#02-01/02
Tel: +65 6219 9807
Sun to Thu: 10am – 9pm
Fri & Sat: 10am – 10pm
Drips Bakery Cafe
Drips Bakery Cafe at Tiong Bahru serves gourmet coffee on the menu along with hot foods, cakes and buns.
82 Tiong Poh Road #01-05
Tel: +65 6222 0400
Mon, Wed & Thu: 10.30am – 9.30pm
Fri: 10.30am – 11pm
Sat & Sun: 10am – 9.30pm
Epicurious Cafe
One of my all time favourite cafes, Epicurious Cafe serves good and affordable breakfast food. If you are going to the Robertson Quay branch, make sure you are there before 12noon otherwise there will probably be a long queue for tables.
392 Upper Bukit Timah Road
The Rail Mall
Tel: +65 6894 5926
60 Robertson Quay
#01-02 The Quayside
Tel: +65 6734 7720
Espressolab
13 Bali Lane
Tel: +65 6298 8413
Fine Palate Cafe
51 Waterloo Street
#01-04/05 Singapore
Tel: +65 6336 5120
Easily one of the prettiest new restaurants in town, Five and Dime (see first photo) is located at 297 River Valley Road. I love that the place has a cool NYC vibe; I love that they put in a lot of attention to details in the logo and design of the place; I love that it is housed in a nice shophouse. I also love that it is very versatile; bright and airy for a nice sunday brunch, and when night falls, it transforms into a classy and elegant place for a romantic dinner.
297 River Valley Road
Tel: +65 9236 5002
Flock Cafe
One of the newest cafes in Tiong Bahru, this coffee spot serves sandwiches such as Bacon & Egg ($10.90), Pork Cheek and Gruyere ($11.90), as well as breakfast food like Scrambled Eggs and Toast ($6.90) and French Toast Pancakes ($8.90).
78 Moh Guan Terrace #01-25
Daily (except Tue): 9am – 5pm
Food For Thought at Singapore Botanic Gardens is an ideal place for weekend brunch; you can take a nice stroll in the park after having scrambled eggs and sausages, with a cup of coffee. Moreover, most of the dishes are priced very reasonably. I am sure the new outlet will become very popular in no time.
1 Cluny Road #B1-00
Singapore Botanic Gardens
Tel: +65 6338 4848
This coffee house focuses on sustainably produced speciality coffee, stocking Fair Trade and Direct Trade coffee beans. Besides coffee, they also have a range of cakes, pastries and sandwiches on the menu. For those who are looking for a place to have brunch, 40 Hands Coffee has a brunch menu available all day from Friday to Sunday.
Blk 78 Yong Siak Street
#01-12 Singapore
Tel: +65 6225 8545
Tue: 8:30am – 6:30pm
Wed & Thu: 8:30am – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 8:30am – 11pm
Sun: 8:30am – 6:30pm
Hatched
Hatched, an egg-inspired restaurant, is one of the places that first started the idea of serving all day breakfast in Singapore. Be it baked, boiled, fried, scrambled or poached, you can find all kinds of egg dishes there.
26 Evans Road
#01-06 Evans Lodge
Tel: +65 6735 0012
Thu to Mon: 8am – 4pm
267 Holland Avenue
Tel: +65 6463 0012
Tue to Sun: 9am – 11pm
House Dempsey
House is one of my favourite restaurants in Dempsey. They have a variety of food selections on the menu, and I love the desserts there! Do drop by for a visit if you have not been there before.
8D Dempsey Road
#01-01 to 06 Tanglin Village
Tel: +65 6475 7787
Hoshino Coffee
68 Orchard Road
#03-84 Plaza Singapura
Tel: +65 6338 3277
One of the latest cafes to open in the trendy Duxton road, Group Therapy Cafe is a space that is tucked away on the 2nd storey of a reconstructed shophouse above Etna Italian restaurant. I fell in love as I stepped inside the cafe. The best thing is, it is not as crowded as not many people know about them yet. Definitely one of my new favourite cafes in Singapore.
49 Duxton Road Singapore
Tel +65 6222 2554
Jewel Coffee at 1 Shenton Way has quickly become one of the more popular coffee boutiques in the Central Business District (CBD). If you love coffee, and work in the area, there’s no reason not to visit the cafe. It is quite the ideal location to meet your clients or stop by for a coffee break.
1 Shenton Way #01-07
Tel: +65 6636 9452
Mon to Fri: 7am – 9pm
Sat: 8am – 5pm
It is not easy to find Jimmy Monkey cafe at One-North Residences, but once you get there, you’ll never want to leave. It is a very cosy cafe where you can chill-out and have a cup of good coffee.
9 one-north Gateway
#01-51 one-north residences
Tel: +65 6777 8470
Jones the Grocer
Since Jones the Grocer has two branches in Singapore, it depends on what you are looking for. If you want a nice place to chill out while waiting for a friend, drop by Jones the Grocer at Mandarin Gallery. It is a lovely cafe to have a cup of coffee and desserts for afternoon tea.
Otherwise, their outlet at Dempsey road is very popular for their breakfast menu which is available from 8.30am – 12noon on weekdays, and 8.30am – 3pm on weekends.
333A Orchard Road #04-21/23
Mandarin Gallery Singapore
Tel: +65 6836 6372
Kith Cafe at Park Mall is a nice place to hang out when you are in Orchard, especially if your friends are on a budget, as most of their items are reasonably-priced under $20.
9 Penang Road
#01-01E Park Mall
Tel: +65 6338 8611
Daily: 8am – 10pm
I know Kki is probably more like a patisserie than a cafe but hey, it serves cakes and coffee. A good option if you are looking for a dessert place to catch up with your friend.
7 Ann Siang Hill
Tel: +65 6225 6650
Kooka Cafe
This Aussie-style cafe at Purvis Street serves good sandwiches and coffee in a laidback environment. Definitely the place to drop by for a quick lunch.
18 Purvis Street
Tel: +65 6467 0288
Mon to Wed: 10am – 7pm
Thu: 10am – 9pm
Fri & Sat: 10am – 10pm
Liberty Coffee
131 Rangoon Road
L’etoile is a whimsical cafe where you can go and have a cup of coffee, read a book, and watch the world goes by.
If you ever find yourself in the Farrer Park area, you can go on a cafe-hopping trail. Start with L’etoile cafe, then walk along Rangoon Road to Liberty Cafe, and end your adventure at The Broers Cafe on Petain Road.
160 Owen Road
Tel: +65 6298 2872
Little Part 1 Cafe
Little Part 1 Cafe is an indie cafe located at Jasmine road near Thomson Plaza. It is one of the best hidden cafes in Singapore. For folks living in the Thomson/Bishan/Ang Mo Kio area, now you know where to go for dinner.
15 Jasmine Road
Adelphi Park Estate Singapore
Tel: +65 6451 7553
Papa Palheta has been making waves in the Singapore Food Scene with its premium gourmet coffee. They have recently opened Loysel’s Toy Cafe at Kampong Bugis (Raw Kitchen Bar has shifted there as well), which is located ten minutes away from Lavender Mrt Station.
66 Kampong Bugis
Tel: +65 9451 0236
Tue to Fri 9am – 6pm
Sat & Sun 9am – 7.30pm
Maison Ikkoku
20 Kandahar Street
Heritage Centre
Tel: +65 6294 0078
Marmalade Toast
Marmalade Toast is a hidden gem in Orchard Road. It has been around for very long, but even up till now, I’m surprised that not many people know about them. Located at a corner of Ngee Ann City, the cafe is a simplified version of Marmalade Pantry restaurant. They have a pretty straightforward menu of salads, wraps, sandwiches and desserts – everything priced reasonably under $10.
#02-11 Ngee Ann City
391 Orchard Road
Tel: +65 6733 8489
It is easy to miss MU Parlour if you are not paying special attention to the shops on the second level. It’s the kind of place that is introduced through friends’ recommendations. And this is exactly how we came to know about it. Besides serving gourmet burgers, MU Parlour also has a range of desserts and cocktails.
16A Lorong Mambong
Holland Village
Tel: +65 6466 9336
Daily: 10am – 11pm
Nassim Hill Bakery
#01-03 Tanglin Post Office
56 Tanglin Road
Tel: +65 6835 1128
Novus Cafe
93 Stamford road #01-04/05
National museum of Singapore
Tel: +65 6337 1397
Located in a small shophouse at Everton Park Estate, Nylon Coffee Roasters is a paradise for coffee lovers. It is a small speciality coffee shop with a big goal: to change people’s perception of coffee. The folks at Nylon Coffee deserve your support. If you are in the area, please drop by and get a cup of coffee.
4 Everton Park #01-40
Tel: +65 6220 2330
Mon to Fri: 8.30am – 5.30pm
Sat & Sun: 9am – 6pm
Old School Delights
215M Upper Thompson Road
Tel: +65 6458 4518
Oriole Cafe & Bar
Oriole Cafe is one of the places that I frequent whenever I am in town. Besides having good coffee, it also serves pretty decent food – in particular, the fish and chips and beef cheek tagliatelle are my favourites.
96 Somerset road
#01-01 Pan Pacific Serviced Suites
(Opposite Brotzeit 313 @ Somerset)
Tel: +65 6238 8348
Located within the tranquil Raeburn Park, Parco Caffe – by the folks behind Spruce and Alkaff Mansion Ristorante – is where you would find solace from the hustle and bustle of city life. What is compromised for accessibility is more than made up for ambience.
10 Raeburn Park #01-28
Tel: +65 6223 6338
Daily: 11.30am – 11pm
Park Cafe Bar
281 Holland Avenue #01-01
Mon to Fri: 10am – 2am
Sat & Sun: 8.30am – 2am
Penny University
402 East Coast Road
Tel: +65 9021 3959
Tue to Thu: 8.30am – 6pm
Fri: 8.30am – 9.30pm
Sat & Sun: 0.30am – 10.30pm
Besides Marmalade Toast at Takashimaya, another place that I like to go whenever I am in town is Pique Nique American Cafe by Chef Pang Kok Keong.
It is located at the basement of Takashimaya where McDonald’s used to be. It serves favourite American comfort food like mac & cheese ($12-16), hot dogs ($8.5-11), burgers ($10-13), all day breakfast ($7.5-13.5), whoopie pies ($2) and desserts ($4-8).
#B1-01 Takashimaya Shopping Centre
Ngee Ann City Tower A
391A Orchard Road
Tel: +65 6238 6705
Prive Bakery Cafe at Keppel Bay is one of my favourite place for brunch. There’s nothing fantastic about the food, just simple, well-executed comfort food served at reasonable prices.
They are opened till midnight, so if you are looking for a place to have coffee and desserts till late, remember to check out Prive Bakery Cafe.
2 Keppel Bay Vista
GF Marina @ Keppel Bay
Tel: +65 6776 0777
PS Cafe
Known for its chic and elegant ambiance – PS Cafe is the place to be seen. Other than the two branches at Dempsey and Palais Renaissance, they have recently opened a new cafe at Ann Siang Hill. PS Cafe may not have the best food, but regulars go back again and again for the ambience.
28B Harding Road
Tanglin Village (Dempsey Road) Singapore
Tel: +65 6479 3343
45 Ann Siang Road
#02-02 Singapore
Tel: +65 6222 3143
Hidden at a corner of *Scape Mall beside Cineleisure Orchard is Raindrops Cafe, a small cutesy cafe.
2 Orchard Link #02-38
*Scape Singapore
Tel: +65 6834 4977
ReStore Cafe
ReStore Cafe along Tanjong Pagar Road is a cafe that not only offers desserts and drinks, but also sells vintage furniture.
124 Tanjong Pagar Road Singapore
Tel: +65 6222 3510
Riders Cafe at Bukit Timah Saddle Club needs no introduction. It is one of the most popular brunch spots in Singapore and everyone knows about them. If you have never been there before, you must go there for brunch this weekend. And if it has been a while since you last went, it is definitely time to go back again.
51 Fairways Drive
Bukit Timah Saddle Club
Tel: +65 6466 9819
Sun to Thu: 8am – 9pm
Fri & Sat: 8am – 10pm
Rokeby Cafe
15-9 Jalan Riang
Tel: +65 9106 0437
Tue to Sun: 9am – 10pm
While cafes are sprouting out everywhere these days – most with predictable and mediocre brunch, Selfish Gene Cafe at Craig Road stands out for their consistency in delivering good comfort food.
40 Craig Road
Tel: +65 6423 1324
Daily except Tuesday: 10am – 6pm
Sarnies Cafe
136 Telok Ayer Street
Tel: +65 6224 6091
Coffee lovers should absolutely check out Smitten Coffee & Tea Bar. It has quickly become one of my favourite hangout places whenever I am at Robertson Quay. Do drop by for a cup of coffee when you are in the area.
60 Robertson Quay
#01-11 The Quayside
Tel: +65 9876 2347
Societe Canteen
501 Bukit Timah Rd
#01-05B Cluny Court
Tel: +65 6762 5600
SPRMRKT prides itself on redefining your local supermarket experience. It is a space where food, retail and art mingle together. You can enjoy a cosy meal at the bistro while shopping for daily necessities and random gifts.
The food is simple and unpretentious. There are two menus at SPRMRKT. The all-day breakfast menu dishes out the usual favourites such as Eggs Benedict ($14) and Breakfast Croissant ($7) everyday.
2 McCallum Street
Tel: +65 6221 2105
Mon to Fri: 8am – 9pm
Sat: 9am – 4pm
Spruce
One of the most popular brunch spots in Singapore is Spruce at Phoenix Park. If you are going there on weekends, make sure you call to get a table in advance.
320 Tanglin Road
Phoenix Park Singapore
Tel: +65 6836 5528
Strangers’ Reunion is no stranger to coffee-lovers. It is opened by Ryan Kieran Tan, Singapore National Barista Champion 2011 & 2012. If you are looking for a nice coffee joint to hang out with your friends, add Strangers’ Reunion to your list of cafes to visit.
37 Kampong Bahru Road
Tel: +65 9368 3610
Strictly Pancakes is a cafe that specialises in pancakes, both sweet and savoury. Choices on the menu include tiramisu pancakes, apple and cinnamon pancakes, garlic butter pancakes, and beef skewer pancakes.
44A Prinsep Street Singapore
Tel: +65 6333 4202
Tiong Bahru Bakery
Tiong Bahru Bakery, opened in collaboration with celebrity baker, Gontran Cherrier, needs no introduction. It is one of the hottest places in town, and you can find a huge variety of bread and pastries.
56 Eng Hoon Street
#01-70 Singapore 160056
Tel: +65 6220 3430
Daily: 8am – 8pm (closed on Tue)
252 North Bridge Road
#B1-11/12 Raffles City Shopping Centre
Singapore 179103
Tel: +65 6333 4160
Daily: 9am – 10pm
The Broers Cafe
Located on Petain Road, The Broers Cafe is a must-visit place for coffee lovers. If you are interested, they also serve sandwiches. But to be honest, I probably won’t come here for food. It is one of those places where you go to enjoy and appreciate good coffee.
3 Petain Road
Residence@Somme
Tel: +65 6295 5426
The Book Cafe is not a place that is known for food. Neither does it serve exceptional coffee. What sets them apart, however, is their cosy and relaxing atmosphere. It is a great chill-out place where you can sit down, have a cup of coffee, read a book, and watch the world go by.
20 Martin Road
Tel: +65 6887 5430
Sun to Thu: 8.30am – 10.30pm
Fri & Sat: 8.30am – 12 midnight
Many of my friends are big fans of The Coastal Settlement (TCS). Some of them like it because of the lovely atmosphere, while others love it because it is a hidden gem in the east of Singapore.
This is a destination to dine in comfort and to simply forget about everything – Sentimental oldies loop softly in the background, crystal chandeliers hang from the low ceiling and cast warm light against the wooden furniture, scents of fresh roast and bakes fill the air…
200 Netheravon Road
(Near Changi Village)
Tel: +65 6475 0200
Tuesday to Sunday: 10.30am – 12pm
The Coffee Daily
75 Brighton Crescent
Tel: +65 6284 8894
One of the newer cafes in town, The Fabulous Baker Boy is located directly opposite Liang Court. I like that it is not too crowded during weekday dinners as not many people know about them because of its semi-secluded location.
On its menu, you can find main courses like prawn fettuccine ($18), lamb shank ($24), pastrami sandwich ($10.50). And of course, this being a bakery cafe, there’s no way you can leave without trying the cakes. The Ab Fab Red Velvet Cake is one of the best I’ve had in Singapore.
The Foothills #01-15
70 River Valley Road, Singapore 179037
Tel: +65 6694 8336
Daily: 12 noon – 11pm
For those who are staying in the East of Singapore, I’d definitely recommend The Garden Slug. It is unpretentious, and they serve comfort food at reasonable prices.
55 Lorong L Telok Kurau
#01-59/61 Bright Centre
Tel: +65 6346 0504
The Muffinry
112 Telok Ayer Street
Tel: +65 6509 6462
The Naked Coffee
116 Telok Ayer Street
Tel: +65 8356 5449
The Plains, located on Craig Road, is a Melbourne-style cafe where you can go with friends to have perfectly poached eggs and a cup of good coffee.
50 Craig Road
#01-01 Singapore
Tel: +65 6225 4387
Located just beside Tiong Bahru Bakery, The Orange Thimble is a space where art meets cafe. It is a place where you can grab an espresso and meet like-minded people and talk about anything under the sun.
The food at The Orange Thimble, however, isn’t exceptional. In fact, I wouldn’t come here just for the food. But I like the place. It has a nice vibe, I can definitely see myself coming back to chill out with a group of friends over coffee.
56 Eng Hoon Street #01-68
Tel: +65 6223 8068
Tue to Sun: 11am – 9pm
The food at Toby’s Estate is nothing special. However, I can see myself returning for the good coffee – in fact I have been here a few times for my caffeine fix – and if you are working or living in the area, I am sure that it will become your new to-go coffee place.
8 Rodyk Street
#01-03/04 Singapore
Tel: +65 6636 7629
Daily: 7.30am – 6pm
Wild Honey needs no introduction. It is one of the most popular places to go for brunch, and both outlets at Mandarin Gallery and Scotts Square are perpetually packed with regulars who are there for their Eggs Benedict and pancakes.
333A Orchard Road #03-02
Mandarin Gallery Singapore
Tel: +65 6235 3900
6 Scotts Road
Level 3 Scotts Square
Tel: +65 6636 1816
Mon to Fri: 9am – 10.30pm
Sat & Sun: 8am – 10.30pm
Wimbly Lu Chocolate Cafe is a dessert place located in the residential area at Jalan Riang. Part of Wimbly Lu’s charm is that from the moment you walk in, it strikes you as a quaint, whimsical kind of place. It is ideal for whiling away a few hours with friends.
15-2 Jalan Riang
Tel: +65 6289 1489
Tue to Fri: 12pm – 10.30pm
Sat & Sun: 9am – 11pm
Yahava Koffee
4 Jalan Gelenggang
(Upper Thomson Road)
Tel: +65 6554 7080
84 COMMENTS
Hi, i was looking for a place for company outing.. budget is abt 30++ – 40++ per person…
around 20 ppl together..
any suggestion for cafe or restaurant or pub?
prefer centre area…
Just stumbled upon this now… i love this entry! i really do!
kudos! you’ve just given me a brilliant idea of trying these places out one by one, super thanks !
Help. I’m coming to Singapore staying at he Fairmont, stuck indoors most of the time and would love to know a great place nearby for quality coffee!
…. Help!
Have tried looking up half a dozen of the ones in the above list and none are nearby
@steve You can take a train from City hall station to Somerset, which is just two stations away. There’s Oriole Cafe which serves great coffee : )
Hey!
There’s one Chocolate Cafe (quite near Serangoon MRT) – Wimbly Lu Chocolate Cafe. It’s quite a cosy place in the afternoons (maybe with a good book) and bustling with crowd for dinner in the evenings. You can actually hear the staff taking reservations by 5pm. The lasagna and smores are not bad! They have quite a range of desserts. Tempting!
Try “shots espresson bar” at Ann Siang hill!
I love the coffe and ambient.
Hi!
Got some days by myself in Singapore and would like to spot some cafes where i can spend the whole afternoon with coffee/art/book/nice barista to talk with!
ceci
I quite like the food at PS cafe, but normally cannot manage their ginormous portions by myself.
I’d love to go through and eat the entire list soon, probably only about 1/3 of them i’ve tried so far.
Marmalade Toast is very nice!
Breakfast set s very delicious with black coffee.
Pastries r very nice. (I try Lemon tart. awesom!)
If you look for place for your cozy time on weekend,I recommend this store.
(It locates the back side of Ngee Ann city building,
have to pass the plaza side)
Hi brad! Thanks for this post – so many cafes I’ll like to try! Anyway, there’s a new cafe at Taka called Paul’s. I walked past it and it was quite crowded and there was a pleasant aroma.. Couldn’t help but bought a chocolate croissant even though I had lunch. It was yummy!
having tasted quality food all over, i don’t think Hatched deserves to be on the list. No doubt they have a nice ambience, the food is far from expectation every single time i was here (5 times) Egg Benedict turned out almost hard boiled every single time and on the first few times, i have to get them to make a new plate but it still came out the same. Pancakes too dry (sometimes) and service could be better.
Have you checked out Long Black Cafe at Biopolis? I had my best latte there and their truffle mushroom sandwich is really good. Too bad they only open on weekdays!
how do i subscribe to this beneficially delicious page?
I was sad when Caramel Cafe closed but out popped Kooka Cafe nearby! Check it out!
Many thanks for including us on the list. We’re not a cafe per se, but an occasional coffee tasting bar that has irregular public hours. Opening days are announced ahead of time on our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/libertycoffee , other times are usually by appointment only. Please pop in for a visit on one of our opening days.
There’s a new all day breakfast place at 64A Prinsep street known as Hungry Chimps. The eggs Benedict & pancakes are really lovely! The decor & ambience too. Love it! You should definitely include that in the list too.
Kith cafe has a new outlet! At Park Mall, 9 Penang Road#01-01E
hi, i would like to inform you that PAUSE has moved out of Jalan Kilang and it’s now running on mobile and set-ups.
Hey! Any places to recommend for affordable brunch or dinner? (Best if suits for couple dating)
I have been to both Wild Honey outlets and it is an utter disappointment. The ambience and decor is quaint and great. The service was fair too, however the food and the coffee are not at all great. Especially with the hype of the establishment.
Nassim Hill Bakery at Tanglin Post Office is a great place for unpretentious simple breakfast. Coffee there is not great either but the food is simple and satisfying and the Chocolate Layer Cake is Amazing!
check out soho coffee at 36. armenian street. indie cafe style
I went to Hatched at Evans Lodge during Hari Raya Haji and the food wasn’t fantastic and in fact, was quite a disappointment. Not worth the money as well because I’m sure after tasting it, you would find that you can prepare them yourselves too. The cuppucino lacks the coffee aroma as well. If you are really looking for awesome Eggs Benedict, Prive at Keppel Bay serves the best so far.
Hi thanks for this list
it really makes me want try them out one by one…
Have anyone held kids birthday party at these cafe? Can share?
Hi all,
I believe you have try most of the desserts in Singapore.
May I what kind of dessert you have yet to try & wish to try?
Thanks
Riders cafe is great. Good for avoiding the bustling city, one can relax and enjoy the greens and the horses while sipping some deluxe coffee and snacks
I just went to the (previous) momo & moomoo, and they’ve now been renamed as Cafe Pal serving almost the same menu (they still do the set meal of a thai dish with drinks). still worth a try!
Thank you so much for utilizing free time in order to compose “Best Cafes in Singapore | ladyironchef: Food & Travel”.
Thanks a ton yet again -Anderson
I think the difference should be drawn when determining a Cafe from a Coffee shop should be in what is their product they are focusing on. In my opinion if your focus is Coffee then it should be a Coffee shop. Treats like cakes and pies are there to add to the coffee experience. A Cafe that does not focus on coffee should be considered a true cafe.
With that out of the way, I just enjoy going to check all these places out…Thanks
Have you tried real food cafe and grocer? It’s a vegetarian cafe which makes its food from scratch. You should go check that out!
Have you been to JUST WANT CAFE at Everton Park?
I went there for twice.
They have their handmade cheesecakes! Tofu and Blueberry!
Great post! I need to check some of the places I haven’t been to out!
“Best” implies some kind of selection … this is just a list of every coffee place in Singapore that isn’t Starbucks or Coffee Bean.
Are there any cafe that sell good coffee and latte? I really want to try it out. Thanks.