Situated in north-east Singapore, Kovan is a neighbourhood which has plenty of great restaurants, cafes, eateries and hawker stalls. Here’s our pick of the food places in Kovan you need to try when you are in the area.

ALKOVE BISTRO

Alkove bistro is a new French-inspired bistro by Michelin-starred Chef Haikal Johari and Passion For Food, the group behind Chapter 55, Pietro Ristorante Italiano and the now-defunct Ice Edge. The bright and cheerful bistro serves casual and comforting French fare at reasonable prices and you can look forward to dishes such as Wagyu Onglet Steak, French Onion Soup as well as a selection of Viennoiserie and bakes.

2 Kovan Rd, #01-10 Simon Plaza
Singapore 548008

BEER BASKET KITCHEN & BAR

From bar bites, to burgers, pizza and beer, Beer Basket Kitchen & Bar is a place where you can chill out and have a drink with your friends during Happy Hour.

Beer Basket Kitchen & Bar
1010 Upper Serangoon Road, Singapore 534748
Tel: +65 8821 3780

DING TE LE

With excellent Xiao Long Bao (XLB), Shanghainese Noodle, Fried Rice and Sheng Jian Bao, Ding Te Le is a humble eatery renowned for its excellent Shanghainese cuisine.

Their Shanghai Sheng Jian Bao is a must-try dish. Pan-fried to a beautiful golden brown shade, the Sheng Jian Bao is filled with pork filling and soup. We can easily finish a dozen Sheng Jian Bao at a go.

Ding Te Le
949 Upper Serangoon Rd
Singapore 534713
Tel: +65 6282 4380

FATCAT ICE CREAM & COFFEE BOUTIQUE

Known for its charcoal waffles with salted egg yolk sauce, FATCAT Ice Cream Bar is an ice cream shop in Bedok and it has opened a new outlet, FATCAT Ice Cream & Coffee Boutique, at 15 Simon Road.

The new outlet in Kovan is for takeaway only and there is no dine-in area. As such, they will not be serving their signature charcoal waffles here.

FATCAT Ice Cream & Coffee Boutique
15 Simon Road
Singapore 545900

GONPACHI RAMEN

Nestled in the heartland of Kovan along the same row as popular Thai eatery, Nakhon Kitchen is Gonpachi Ramen. At this humble ramen joint, you can expect gorgeous bowls of restaurant-standard ramen that will not cost you more than S$10.

Gonpachi Ramen
Blk 212 Hougang Street 21, #01-329
Singapore 530212
Tel: +65 6584 1943

HANSIK KOREAN RESTAURANT

Situated on level 2 of Heartland Mall is a small family restaurant that serves authentic Korean fare called Hansik Korean Restaurant. For a small eatery, their menu is pretty extensive; from stews to real-deal barbecue. Their seafood soybean paste stew is a must-try for first timers.

This is our go-to Korean restaurant whenever we want a hearty and comforting Korean meal.

Hansik Korean Restaurant
205 Hougang Street 21
Level 2, Heartland Mall
Tel: +65 6288 2448

HENG LONG TEOCHEW PORRIDGE

Heng Long Teochew Porridge is our favourite teochew porridge stall in Singapore. We frequent the stall at least twice a month and what we love about them is the wide selection of dishes. Our top picks include their braised duck, braised intestines, stir-fried bitter gourd with egg.

Heng Long Teochew Porridge
1012 Upper Serangoon Rd
Singapore 534750

IVINS PERANAKAN RESTAURANT

For folks living in the Kovan neighbourhood, you can head to IVINS Nyonya Specialties at Heartland Mall.

While IVINS Nyonya Specialties has received mixed reviews—the standard has dropped slightly over the years—it is still a place that we go to for affordable Peranakan food.

IVINS Peranakan Restaurant
205 Hougang Street 21
Level 2, Heartland Mall
Tel: +65 6288 7922

LOLA’S CAFE

Known for its brunch fare, coffee and cakes, Lola’s Cafe is one of the more popular cafes in Kovan. It is also one of the few dog-friendly places in the Kovan and Serangoon neighbourhoods.

We recommend their Miso Salmon Grain Bowl, Bacon & Mushroom Truffle Cream Linguine and Lola’s Chocolate Cake.

Lola’s Cafe
5 Simon Road
Singapore 545893
Tel: +65 6343 1808

MAISON KAYSER

Artisanal French Bakery Maison Kayser has opened its 6th Outlet at Stars of Kovan in the Kovan neighbourhood. The new outlet is at Stars of Kovan and it has taken over the former premise of Sugartree Gelato.

There are a few seats in the small bakery cafe and you can enjoy a cup of coffee/tea with your bread and pastries.

Maison Kayser
988 Upper Serangoon Rd
#01-28 Stars of Kovan
Singapore 534733
+65 9010 7389

NAKED ICE CREAM

Located along the same stretch as Yaowarat Thai Kway Chap, Punggol Nasi Lemak, Ding Te Le and Qi Wei Chicken Claypot, Naked Ice Cream is a new waffle and ice cream cafe in Kovan which opens until 2am daily.

Like most ice cream cafes in Singapore, you can have your ice cream in a cup, cone or with a waffle. There are two waffles to choose from—Plain Waffle (S$3.80), or Charcoal Waffle (S$4.80).

Naked Ice Cream
957 Upper Serangoon Rd
Singapore 534717

NAKHON KITCHEN

Admittedly one of the most well-known Thai eateries in Singapore, Nakhon Kitchen is a household name among the Singaporeans which serves affordable and decent Thai food.

The waiting time during dinner is usually at least 30 minutes. The food here tastes like Bangkok street food, and to further boost its authenticity of the eatery, most of the staff are Thai too.

Nakhon Kitchen
212 Hougang Street 21 #01-341
Singapore 530212
Tel: +65 6286 8785

PIZZAEXPRESS

UK pizza chain, PizzaExpress Singapore has a cloud kitchen at Stars Of Kovan.

The pizzas are all made from scratch in store with fresh ingredients. Besides pizzas, PizzaExpress also has a whole range of salads, pastas and bite-size snacks.

PizzaExpress Kovan
988 Upper Serangoon Road
#01-45 Stars Of Kovan
Tel: +65 6969 4358

PONGGOL NASI LEMAK

Ponggol Nasi Lemak needs no introduction. This legendary nasi lemak stall has fantastic Chinese-style Nasi Lemak and we love their super crispy chicken wings, luncheon meat, and fried egg.

There is a long snaking queue at the stall once they open for business during dinner. Pro tip: the queue starts forming after 5.30pm, you can avoid the crowd if you reach there by 5pm.

Ponggol Nasi Lemak
965 Upper Serangoon Rd
Singapore 534721
Tel: +65 6281 0020

QI WEI CHINA CLAYPOT CHICKEN

One of the most renowned chicken hotpot restaurants in Singapore, Qi Wei China Claypot Chicken is a no-frills eatery that specialises in Chinese-style chicken hot pot (Ji Gong Bao).

You can also add more ingredients such as crab meat, quail eggs, vegetables, mushroom and luncheon meat to the hotpot.

Qi Wei China Claypot Chicken is perpetually packed; we highly recommend to reach there before 6pm. Otherwise, you can always go there for supper. They open until 2am every night.

Qi Wei China Claypot Chicken
947 Upper Serangoon Road
Singapore 534712

QI XIANG CHICKEN POT

Another chicken hotpot eatery in Kovan is Qi Xiang Chicken Pot.

Located in the same coffee shop as Ponggol Nasi Lemak, this supper spot in Kovan opens until 2am daily and this is where you can try its unique dark sauce chicken hot pot which has been fine tuned to cater to the locals’ taste buds.

Qi Xiang Chicken Pot has also opened a flagship restaurant at The Chevrons and it can accommodate up to 200 persons.

Qi Xiang Chicken Pot
973 Upper Serangoon Rd
Singapore 534725

THE BREAD SHOP

Other than freshly-baked bread and pastries, The Bread Shop in Kovan serves up the usual brunch works, but of great quality at affordable prices. Most of the dishes on the menu are priced under S$16.

The Bread Shop
953 Upper Serangoon Rd
Singapore 534715
Tel: +65 6581 7461

SELEGIE SOYABEAN

Head to Selegie Soyabean for some snacks after your dinner. It opens until 10.45pm daily and you can get your favourite soyabean, soy milk and fried dough fritters (youtiao) here.

Selegie Soyabean
1002 Upper Serangoon Rd
Singapore 534740
Tel: +65 6281 0933

SIN CHIE TOKE HUAN

This traditional Hainanese curry rice stall near Kovan MRT Station is incredibly popular and the queue forms even before they start their operation at 5pm. To be honest, we’ve tried their curry png several times and we don’t get the hype over it even though we are huge fans of Hainanese curry rice.

If you are looking for a supper spot in Kovan, you can consider to drop by Sin Chie Toke Huan. It opens until 2.30am at night.

Sin Chie Toke Huan
1018 Upper Serangoon Rd, Singapore 534756
Tel: +65 9003 5337

SOON SOON TEOCHEW PORRIDGE

Other than Heng Long Teochew Porridge, Soon Soon Teochew Porridge is another teochew porridge stall in Kovan that is along the same stretch as Lola’s Cafe.

Soon Soon Teochew Porridge
13 Simon Rd, Singapore 545897
Tel: +65 6954 4151

THIAM YIAN CONFECTIONERY

A traditional confectionery which has been around since the 1980s, Thiam Yian Confectionery is the place to satisfy your cravings for old-school cream cakes, handmade kueh and buns.

Thiam Yian Confectionery
1004 Upper Serangoon Rd
Singapore 534742
Tel: +65 6458 1478

TIAN WAI TIAN FISH HEAD STEAMBOAT

Tian Wai Tian Fish Head Steamboat is a zichar stall that is known for their Fish Head Steamboat as well as a wide variety of zi char favourites such as their Salted Egg Yolk Pork Ribs and Prawn Paste Chicken. Unfortunately, the standard of the food at their Kovan outlet isn’t as good as the original outlet at 1383 Serangoon Road.

Tian Wai Tian Fish Head Steamboat
203 Hougang Street 21 #01-12
Singapore 530203

THE HUMBLE SCOOP

Known for its locally-inspired ice cream flavours including Orh Haw (hawthorn berry), Orh-Bee-Good (pulut hitam) and In-Kueh-Dible (salted coconut & gula melaka), The Humble Scoop has opened its second outlet at Stars of Kovan.

The new ice cream takeaway shop in Kovan prides themselves on locally inspired ice cream flavours and they do not use any colourings, flavourings or additive in the ice cream.

The Humble Scoop
988 Upper Serangoon Road
Stars of Kovan #01-02
Tel: +65 8803 5981

Photo Credit: https://www.facebook.com/twocranes.sg/

TWO CRANES

For brunch and coffee with a Korean twist, Two Cranes is one to visit. This Korean-inspired cafe offers an eclectic mix of coffee beverages, savouries and desserts.

Some of the Korean mains you can try include Wonda Army Stew (S$16.90), Fu Bimbimbap (S$13.90), and Kimchi Fried Rice (S$12.90).

Two Cranes
Block 211, Hougang Street 21, #01-291
Singapore 530211
Tel: +65 8166 0140

WAN XIN MA LA XIANG GUO

Next to Beer Basket and Heng Long Teochew Porridge is Wan Xin Ma La Xiang Guo which opens until 3am daily. Other than their Ma La Xiang Guo, we also love their Chinese tomato stir-fry egg.

1006 Upper Serangoon Rd
Singapore 534744
Tel: +65 9887 3317

WENG FATT HONG KONG ROASTED SPECIALIST

This unassuming stall is our favourite roast meat stall in Kovan. Weng Fatt Hong Kong Roasted Specialist has excellent roast duck. Their char siew and roast pork are decent, though not as good as their roast duck.

Weng Fatt Hong Kong Roasted Specialist
210 Hougang Street 21
Singapore 530210

YAOWARAT THAI KWAY CHAP

Yaowarat Thai Kway Chap is a popular Thai eatery which is famous for their signature Thai-style kway chap.

It is a bowl of comforting goodness featuring deep-fried pork belly slices, beef slices, Thai fish sausages and offals together with their unique, rolled-up kway.

Yaowarat Thai Kway Chap
945 Upper Serangoon Road
Singapore 534711
Tel: +65 8822 5637

YI DIAN XIN HONG KONG DIM SUM

If you ask a resident of Kovan where you should head to for good dim sum without burning a hole in your pocket, Yi Dian Xin Hong Kong Dim Sum is the place to go.

Delicious and modest without being exorbitantly priced, Yi Dian Xin is where you can go to satiate your dim sum cravings without thinking twice about the price.

Yi Dian Xin Hong Kong Dim Sum
1012 Upper Serangoon Road
Teo Seng Eating House
Singapore 534750
Tel: +65 9168 5587

YAM MEE TEOCHEW FISHBALL NOODLES

There are three popular fishball stalls in Kovan 209 Market & Food Centre and one of them is Yam Mee Teochew Fishball Noodles. They have been selling their fish ball noodles—which feature bouncy fish balls, fish cake, minced pork, pork lard, mushroom, spring onions and springy noodles—to the residents in Kovan for decades.

You can also find Yam Mee Teochew Fishball Noodles at Yishun Park Hawker Centre and Kaki Bukit 511 Market And Food Centre.

209 Hougang Street 21, #01-35
Singapore 530209

YONG’S TEOCHEW KUEH

Established in 1998, Yong’s Teochew Kueh is a old-school kueh shop that specialises in traditional Teochew kueh including Png Kueh, Soon Kueh and Ku Chye (chives) Kueh.

4FINGERS CRISPY CHICKEN

Good news for those who are staying in Kovan and Hougang, the halal-certified chicken chain has an outlet in the neighbourhood.

4Fingers
Stars of Kovan #01-29
988 Upper Serangoon Rd, Singapore 534733

888 MOOKATA

Founded by local celebrities Chew Chor Meng and Zhou Chongqing in partnership with cousins Esmond and Ronnie, 888 Mookata is at the coffee shop in Blk 212 Hougang Street 21 and this is where you can get cheap and good mookata without denting a hole in your pocket.

888 Mookata
212 Hougang Street 21
Singapore 530212

Mention Kovan and most people will think of the famous Punggol Nasi Lemak and the popular food stalls at Kovan 209 Market & Food Centre. But residents in the Kovan and Lorong Ah Soo neighbourhoods will tell you that the area is more than that. It is also home to many eateries and cafes that are worth exploring.

Here is our guide to the cafes in Kovan and Lorong Ah Soo to visit for brunch, coffee, ice cream and desserts.

ICE EDGE CAFE

One of the oldest cafes in Kovan, Ice Edge Cafe has been around for a decade and has gained a huge following with its hearty savouries and stellar sweets. Dishes served here are very affordable and generously portioned.

You might have heard of their legendary Mao Shan Wang Lava Cake, Waffles and Homemade Brownies, but Ice Edge Cafe is more than that. It offers a menu of wallet-friendly dishes (most mains are priced under S$20).

2 Kovan Rise
Simon Plaza, #01-10
Tel: +65 6858 5729

HOOLOO

The Mad Hatter-inspired cafe, Hatter Street in Kovan has rebranded to Hooloo—a new cafe serving rice bowls, bagels, desserts, waffles and ice cream.

Hooloo is having a soft launch and serving only desserts, waffles and ice cream for now. It will officially open on 10 October 2021 and the new menu will include savoury mains as well.

212 Hougang Street 21, #01-333, Singapore 530212
Tel: +65 6988 4591

CIEL PATISSERIE

Situated in Lorong Ah Soo—near to the Kovan neighbourhood—Ciel Patisserie’s location might seem unlikely for an artisanal French bakery, but their cakes will make a special trip worthwhile.

Their Lemon Meringue Tart nails every component, from the sturdy meringue down to the buttery crust. Their bestselling Strawberry Shortcake boasts a light sponge cake interspersed with sweet whipped cream and dewy strawberries.

124 Hougang Ave 1, #01-1444
Singapore 530124
Tel: +65 6383 0803

FATCAT ICE CREAM & COFFEE BOUTIQUE

Known for its charcoal waffles with salted egg yolk sauce, FATCAT Ice Cream Bar is a popular ice cream shop in Bedok and it has just opened a new outlet, FATCAT Ice Cream & Coffee Boutique, at 15 Simon Road which is just a short walk from Kovan MRT Station.

The new outlet in Kovan is for takeaway only and there is no dine-in area. As such, they will not be serving their signature charcoal waffles here. Other than ice cream, the new boutique will also be offering coffee (S$4 for black coffee, and S$5 for white coffee) using a blend of Ethiopian and Colombian beans, as well as Milkshake cold brews (S$8) and refreshing Yuzu soda (S$7).

FATCAT Ice Cream & Coffee Boutique
15 Simon Road
Singapore 545900

FLAVOUR FLINGS

Flavour Flings at Lorong Ah Soo near Kovan is a halal-certified café specialising in American-French cuisine. The people behind the first raclette salted egg yolk croissant in Singapore, the eatery has garnered a fair bit of regulars stopping by for their hearty all-day-breakfast and brunch menu.

Hougang Ave 1, Block 121
#01-1348
Singapore 530121
Tel: +65 6286 0051

LICKERS

Next to Ciel Patisserie is Lickers Ice Cream, a hipster ice cream cafe which opens until 2am from Tuesdays to Sundays.

Serving up the usual fare of ice cream and waffles, the flavours vary depending on the fresh produce they can find that day.

124 Hougang Ave 1, #01-1446
Singapore 530124

LOLA’S CAFE

Known for its brunch fare, coffee and cakes, Lola’s Cafe is one of the more popular cafes in Kovan.

Just don’t go during peak periods over the weekend, as you might end up waiting up to an hour for your food. It is also one of the few dog-friendly places in the Kovan and Serangoon neighbourhoods.

5 Simon Road
Singapore 545893
Tel: +65 6343 1808

MAISON KAYSER

Artisanal French Bakery Maison Kayser has opened its 6th Outlet at Stars of Kovan in the Kovan neighbourhood. The new outlet is located at Stars of Kovan and it has taken over the former premise of Sugartree Gelato.

There are a few seats in the small bakery cafe and you can enjoy a cup of coffee/tea with your bread and pastries.

Maison Kayser
988 Upper Serangoon Rd
#01-28 Stars of Kovan
Singapore 534733
+65 9010 7389
Daily: 7.30am – 5.30pm

NAKED ICE CREAM

Located along the same stretch as Yaowarat Thai Kway Chap, Punggol Nasi Lemak, Ding Te Le and Qi Wei Chicken Claypot, Naked Ice Cream is a new waffle and ice cream cafe in Kovan which opens until 2am daily.

Like most ice cream cafes in Singapore, you can have your ice cream in a cup, cone or with a waffle. There are two waffles to choose from—Plain Waffle (S$3.80), or Charcoal Waffle (S$4.80). For drinks, you can choose from coffee, tea and house special fizzies.

957 Upper Serangoon Rd
Singapore 534717

THE BREAD SHOP

Other than freshly-baked bread and pastries, The Bread Shop in Kovan serves up the usual brunch works, but of great quality at affordable prices. Most of the dishes on the menu are priced under S$16.

953 Upper Serangoon Rd
Singapore 534715
Tel: +65 6581 7461

THE HUMBLE SCOOP

Known for its locally-inspired ice cream flavours including Orh Haw (hawthorn berry), Orh-Bee-Good (pulut hitam) and In-Kueh-Dible (salted coconut & gula melaka), The Humble Scoop has opened its second outlet at Stars of Kovan.

The new ice cream takeaway shop in Kovan prides themselves on locally inspired ice cream flavours and they do not use any colourings, flavourings or additive in the ice cream.

988 Upper Serangoon Road
Stars of Kovan #01-02
Tel: +65 8803 5981

SEE YOU LATTE

See You Latte is an Indonesian-fusion cafe at Stars of Kovan

Beef Rendang Rice (S$11.90), Indonesia Curry Chicken Rice (S$8.90) and Grilled Chicken with Rice (S$8.90).

All the ingredients in our café are fresh from the market and do not contain any MSG.

988 Upper Serangoon Road,
#01-15, Stars of Kovan, Singapore 534733

Photo Credit: https://www.facebook.com/twocranes.sg/

TWO CRANES

For brunch and coffee with a Korean twist, Two Cranes is one to visit. This Korean-inspired cafe offers an eclectic mix of coffee beverages, savouries and desserts.

Some of the Korean mains you can try include Wonda Army Stew (S$16.90), Fu Bimbimbap (S$13.90), and Kimchi Fried Rice (S$12.90).

Block 211, Hougang Street 21, #01-291
Singapore 530211
Tel: +65 8166 0140

Read our guide on the cafes in Serangoon neighbourhood.

Located along the same stretch as Yaowarat Thai Kway Chap, Punggol Nasi Lemak, Ding Te Le and Qi Wei Chicken Claypot, Naked Ice Cream is a new waffle and ice cream cafe in Kovan which opens until 2am daily.

Kovan is home to many eateries and food places and Naked Ice Cream is the latest addition to the neighbourhood.

Naked Ice Cream has officially opened to the public on 25 June 2021.

Like most ice cream cafes in Singapore, you can have your ice cream in a cup, cone or with a waffle. There are two waffles to choose from—Plain Waffle (S$3.80), or Charcoal Waffle (S$4.80). For drinks, you can choose from coffee, tea and house special fizzies.

Some of the ice cream flavours at Naked Ice Cream include:

• MSW Durian
• Pistachio
• Earl Grey Tea
• Cookie Monster
• Hokkaido Milk
• Hojicha Green Tea

Photos credit: Naked Ice Cream

Drop by Naked Ice Cream for ice cream and waffles after having supper in Kovan. Do note that there are only limited tables available for dine-in.

You can also get their pints to go (S$16 for classic flavours and S$19 for premium flavours).

Naked Ice Cream
957 Upper Serangoon Rd
Singapore 534717
2pm – 2am

With hipster cafés popping up all over our sunny island, we are simply spoilt for choice. Do you know that the North-East is home to a plethora of cafés — from crowd-favourite gelato and waffle parlours to floral-themed establishments reminiscent of a garden from a fairytale?

We have combed through all the noshery there is to find in the North-East, and narrowed down the best spots for you; what better than a chill hideaway nook with a mean cup of joe and Instagram-worthy food?

Forgo your neighbourhood bak chor mee stall — here are 15 cafes in North-East Singapore from Serangoon to Punggol you have to visit!

Photo Credit: Lickers

LICKERS

Nestled in neighbourhood estate Lorong Ah Soo is hip ice cream parlour Lickers. Notable for their affordable ice cream and waffles, this café operates until after midnight, so you can satisfy your sweet late-night cravings at 2am.

There’s also a multitude of flavours to choose from, including classics such as Dark Chocolate and Earl Grey and interesting options such as Yakult Oreo, Lychee Rose or Cookie Monster! They change the selection on some days too. You can choose between standard cup, cone or waffles, but we would recommend getting the gelato with their crispy buttermilk waffles — the generous dollop of ice cream tastes heavenly together with the fluffy base.

Blk 124 #01-1446
Singapore 530124
Tues to Thurs: 1pm – 2am
Fri to Sun: 12pm – 2am
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Kovan

COTTONTAIL CREAMERY

A stone throw’s away from Serangoon MRT Station, Cottontail Creamery is a Taiwanese-owned ice cream parlour. Resembling a rustic cottage, the décor is very much industrial-themed with brick walls and paintings. It gives off a very homely vibe and is perfect for families looking for an after-meal dessert.

With over 18 flavours to choose from, their award-winning vanilla gelato is a must try here, best paired with their fluffy waffles. They also have a wide selection of brunch dishes for those looking for a filling meal.

Blk 326 Serangoon Ave 3
#01-378
Singapore 550326
Tel: +65 8118 7552
Tues to Thurs: 11am – 10pm
Fri: 11am – 11pm
Sat: 9am – 11pm
Sun: 9am – 10pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Serangoon

AMBER EMBER

Think dusty pink walls, minimalistic marble and wooden furniture with faux plants, and you get a chic café: Amber Ember, esteemed for their unique jaffles and coffee. Jaffles are toasted sandwiches, and here, you can choose between sweet or savoury options. Inspired by Mod-Sin cuisine, they also serve up scrumptious brunch dishes.

If you’re looking for a cosy café to laze your weekends away while reading a book with a good cup of brew, do drop by Amber Ember.

#01-01, 730 Upper Serangoon
Singapore 534643
Tel: +65 6926 3312
Tues to Fri: 10am – 5pm
Sat & Sun: 10am – 6pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Serangoon

KOOKS CREAMERY

Hands up if you love cookies! Better yet, those with oozing filling. At Kooks Creamery, you get the best of both worlds — molten lava filling in a crumbly cookie, topped with a generous scoop of ice cream. Upon stepping in the charming cafe, you can smell the aroma of baked cookies.

They have two signature sets: Matcha and Chocolate. It comes with a cookie that breaks apart and oozes lava while the scoop of ice cream sits upon it. You can also choose to have an a la carte cookie to bring home! They have a standard ice cream selection of 18 flavours, with a few premium flavours such as Ferrero Rocher and Milk Cereal.

Serangoon Ave 4 #01-02
Singapore 550211
Tel: +65 9006 8748
Tues to Thurs & Sun: 12pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 11pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Serangoon

OBLONG

Expect pop music blasting in the background upon stepping into Oblong, skateboards hanging on the walls and a dim-lit interior; the low lights add ambience and cosiness to the tiny parlour.

Oblong serves up fluffy stacked waffles, with a wide selection of handcrafted gelato. They also occasionally change up their flavours and waffle base. Our favourite is the red velvet waffle — the sandwiched cream cheese and creamy ice cream drizzled with various toppings and sauces is absolutely delish.

10 Maju Ave
Singapore 556688
Mon, Tues & Sun: 2pm – 12pm
Weds & Thurs: 7pm – 12pm
Fri & Sat: 2pm – 2am
Nearest Station: Serangoon

SEOUL GOOD

A Korean café fashioned out of a container, Seoul Good serves up scrumptious K-grub in Punggol East. You can spot it from afar with its cute penguin storefront! The self-service eatery is also set in an al fresco environment and is usually crowded during the weekends.

They have a diverse menu ranging from starters, mains to desserts. Their signatures are the Korean Fried Chicken Wings, which come in different dressings. Of course, no Korean café is complete without bingsu! Choose between six flavours and two different bases: yoghurt and milk. Seoul Good is a perfect spot to lounge with your friends and family while enjoying cold shaved ice on a hot day!

50 Punggol E #01-K36
Singapore 828824
Tel: +65 6884 6884
Daily: 12pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Punggol

LOLA’S CAFE

Lola’s Café is a popular eatery well-known for their specialty coffee and extensive brunch menu.

Some of their signatures include the all-day breakfast platter and pastas. Aside from their mains, Lola’s also serves some luscious desserts. Some of their popular dishes are the Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Tart and Brownie Jar!

5 Simon Rd
Singapore 545893
Tel: +65 6284 0349
Sun to Thurs: 10am – 11:30pm
Fri & Sat: 10am – 12am
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Kovan

HATTER STREET BAKEHOUSE

Imagine a whimsical café inspired by Alice In Wonderland: Hatter Street Bakehouse is a quaint little eatery that immerses you into the world of fantasy and sweet treats. The interior is decorated with drawings, scribbles and quotes, adding character to the place. The café also aims to bring across passion and determination in their food, just like The Mad Hatter.

Their signatures are the Whoaffles, which are uniquely shaped with a crisp and airy texture. It also comes with a scoop of ice cream. We would also recommend a star dish here: the Unicorn Whoaffle.

212 Hougang Street 21
#01-333
Singapore 530212
Tel: +65 6988 4591
Daily: 1pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Kovan

WILDSEED CAFE

The café is decorated with flowers, plants, brick walls and they even house a florist, giving off a very rustic atmosphere. They serve up a hearty brunch with some signatures such as the Wagyu Beef Burger and Yuzu Mac and Cheese.

Their pastries here are equally as visually appealing and yummy as well, with crowd favourites such as the Pea Flower Coconut Muffin and Honey Lemon Rosemary Tart. If you want to bring your furkids along, you can! They allow pets at the outdoor sitting area.

Level 1, 3 Park Lane,
Seletar Aerospace Dr, Park,
Singapore 798387
Tel: +65 8126 7524
Mon to Thurs: 9am – 11pm
Fri: 9am – 1am
Sat: 8:30am – 12am
Sun: 8:30am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Punggol

WIMBLY LU

A charming dessert shop tucked away in the neighbourhood of Jalan Riang, Wimbly Lu is known for their chocolate-themed treats. They also offer waffles, cakes, ice cream and chocolates.

Stepping in, you will feel right at home — the ambience is cosy with wooden furniture, brick walls and dim lights. Here, their best-selling item is their waffles. You can choose to have them plain or topped off with some homemade ice cream.

15-2 Jln Riang
Singapore 358987
Tel: +65 6289 1489
Nearest Station: Serangoon

ELEVEN STRANDS

Situated along Yio Chu Kang Road, Eleven Strands is a relatively new Italian, Asian and French cuisine café that has taken over Kombi Rocks. They have an indoor and al fresco dining area, and the interior is blue accented with wooden furniture, resembling a modern, chic diner.

Eleven Strands is the sister establishment to South Union Park, and some of their fare include classics such as the Chicken Liver Pate from South Union Park. Some popular items in the cafe also include the Crab Meat Pasta and the Truffle Kombu Fries.

66 Yio Chu Kang Road
Singapore 545568
Tel: +65 9487 1398
Tues to Fri: 12pm – 9pm
Sat: 10am – 9pm
Sun: 10am – 8pm
(Closed Mondays)
Nearest Station: Serangoon

Photo Credit: Flavour Flings

FLAVOUR FLINGS

Located in the heart of Hougang, Flavour Flings is a halal-certified café specialising in American-French cuisine. The people behind the first raclette salted egg yolk croissant in Singapore, the eatery has garnered a fair bit of regulars stopping by for their hearty all-day-breakfast and brunch menu.

Here, they spin their own twist to American-French classics, inventing new flavours and revamping ideas. Some of their signatures include the Beef Steak & Raclette and Salted Egg Yolk Fries. They also serve up iconic pastries such as the Salted Egg Yolk Croissant and Crème Brulee.

Hougang Ave 1, Block 121
#01-1348
Singapore 530121
Tel: +65 6286 0051
Mon, Thurs to Sun: 11:30am – 4pm, 5:30pm – 10pm
Weds: 5:30pm – 10pm
(Closed on Tuesdays)
Nearest Station: Hougang

CIEL PATISSERIE

A heartland patisserie that boasts a menu of French desserts, Ciel Patisserie is a hidden gem. Unassuming but very surprising, this small patisserie has a wholesome range of cakes and tarts that are mostly priced under S$6.

124 Hougang Avenue 1
#01-1444, 530124
Tel: +65 6383 0803
Tue to Thu: 11am – 8pm
Fri & Sat: 11am – 9pm
Sun: 3pm – 9pm
Nearest Station: Serangoon