Good news for fans of GRUB Burger Bistro who are residents in the Bishan and Ang Mo Kio neighbourhoods, the casual neighbourhood eatery is reopening in Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park after closing its previous location back in Jan 2022.

It will be opening at a new pasta kitchen next to all-day dining restaurant, Canopy and it is taking over the former space vacated by ToriYard.

The casual bistro was previously at Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park for 9 years before being forced to move out as the lease was not renewed.

GRUB is a Mod-sin bistro which specialises in Western dishes with a creative local twist. Their bestselling dishes include Har Cheong Gai Fried Chicken Waffles, Truffle Angus Cheeseburger, and Basque Burnt Cheesecake.

At the new GRUB Pasta Kitchen, you can look forward to freshly-made pasta paired with lovely wines.

You can also find GRUB Burger Bistro at their outlets at Junction 8 and Novotel @ Stevens.

GRUB Burger Bistro
Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park
1380 Ang Mo Kio Ave 1, 569930

Unlike the other regions of Singapore, the North is still relatively new to the cafe scene. If you are a long-time resident of the region, you might have been perplexed with the lack of cafes and faced with the need to constantly travel out for an added variety of interesting eats.

Thankfully, the Gods have heard our prayers and many new cafes have begun to sprout in certain corners of the Northern District in Singapore. You will be surprised to find some of these places taking root near neighbourhood estates which are really accessible and easy to spot.

Here are some of our picks on cafes to visit in the North in Singapore.

#1 BAKER’S BREW STUDIO

Baker’s Brew Studio is a sanctuary for the baking enthusiasts in Singapore. It does not have a dine-in area, but you can takeaway their freshly baked creations such as as the famed Paddlepop Cheesecake (S$6.80) and macarons!

Baker’s Brew Studio
No. 6 Jalan Tampang
Singapore 758950
Tel: +65 9069 5096
Daily: 10:30am to 10pm
Nearest MRT: Sembawang

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#2 CANOPY GARDEN DINING & BAR

If you are looking for the right cafe to chill out while enjoying some serenity away from the bustling city, then this would be it. The menu at Canopy is not the most impressive, but the array of egg-related dishes should suffice to please. Do try out their Egg Sardou (S$21) – poached eggs served on artichoke hearts and truffles drizzled with an overflowing amount of hollandaise sauce.

Outdoor seats are available so you can bring your fur-kids along!

Bishan Park II
1382 Ang Mo Kio Ave 1
Singapore 569931
Tel: +65 6456 6556
Mon to Fri: 9am – 10pm
Sat to Sun, Eve of PH: 9am – 11pm
Nearest MRT: Bishan

#3 DOUBLE SCOOPS

Living in the heartlands of Singapore does not mean artisanal gelato is inaccessible. Barely a year old, Double Scoops is an artisanal gelato cafe situated right in the heartlands of Ang Mo Kio, offering premium low-fat gelato at very reasonable prices, alongside a plethora of desserts.

Block 226A Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1 #01-627
Singapore 561226
Tel: +65 6452 0208
Sun to Thu: 12pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Ang Mo Kio

#4 GRUB

At Grub, diners will be able to enjoy a dining experience amidst the gorgeous greeneries of the park. Instagram enthusiasts will also be thrilled to know that the idyllic cafe boasts a great stream of natural lighting which would be perfect for a gorgeous photo. Dishes to try are the Mentaiko Fries (S$9) and their GRUB cheeseburger (S$19).

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Bishan Park 1
Blk 510, Ang Mo Kio Ave 1
Singapore 569983
Tel: +65 6459 5743
Mon to Fri: 11am – 3pm, 5:30pm – 10:30pm
Sat to Sun: 9am – 4pm, 5:30pm – 10:30pm
Nearest MRT: Bishan

#5 GRIN AFFAIR

At the Bishan Outlet, Grin Affair offers its expanded menu. Having known for their cakes in a jar, the cafe wowed us further with their Soy Meringue Waffles made with healthier ingredients such as soy milk, whipped egg whites and canola oil. Diners can go for either the sweet or savoury waffle options where ingredient choices are aplenty. Other special mentions go to their Durian and Lychee Passion cakes in a jar.

Blk 505D, Bishan St 11, #01-408
Singapore 570505
Tel: +65 8222 2678
Mon: 5pm – 10pm
Tue to Sun & PH: 1pm – 10pm
Nearest MRT: Bishan

#6 HOLY COW CREAMERY

Holy Cow Creamery opened its doors last year. Being one of the leading cafes in Yishun, it has become a hit with the residents there and even those who do not reside in the district.

This humble ice cream parlour serves fresh homemade ice cream, with unique flavours that are bound to tickle your taste buds such as Orh Nee, Mr Potato Head and Miss Saigon at S$2.90 a scoop.

Holy Cow Creamery
292 Yishun Street 22, #01-291
Singapore 760292
Tue to Thu, Sun: 11:30am – 10pm
Fri to Sat: 11:30am – 11pm
(Closed on Mon)
Nearest MRT: Yishun

#7 PRODIGAL ROASTERS

Tucked away in the Yio Chu Kang heartlands is newcomer Prodigal Roasters, an independent specialty coffee shop that serves caffeinated beverages to nearby residents and basically anyone who loves a good cuppa.

The tiny cafe’s location might seem relatively obscure but is actually easily reachable within an eight-minute stroll from Yio Chu Kang MRT.

Blk 625 Ang Mo Kio Ave 9
#01-112
Singapore 560625
Tel: +65 9450 0484
Tue to Fri: 9am – 8pm
Sat: 8am – 3pm
Sun: 8am – 6pm
Closed on Mondays
Nearest Station: Yio Chu Kang

#8 SAVOURY

Jalan Kayu is a well-known street in Singapore, and apart from roti prata, it is also home to many established cafes and restaurants. An up-and-coming bistro in the row of shophouses that you should know about is Savoury.

For all our Muslim friends and those who are bringing their Muslim friends out for tea or a meal, Savoury offers Halal-certified mains and homemade gelato!

The bistro opens till late and there is no service charge. And most of the mains are affordably priced below S$20. This is a place where you can have a hearty meal without breaking the bank.

246 Jalan Kayu
Singapore 799470
Tel: +65 6752 9288
Mon to Fri: 6pm – 11.30pm
Sat: 12pm – 1.30am
Sun: 12pm – 11.30pm
Nearest Station: Sengkang

#9 THE DAILY SCOOP ICE CREAM CAFE

Established in 2004, The Daily Scoop started as a small ice cream shop in Clementi Arcade, and it has currently three more outlets at Chip Bee Gardens, School Of The Arts, and Sembawang Cottage.

The smooth Kaya Ice Cream (S$3.50) at The Daily Scoop tickled our local taste buds and left quite an impression. Other unique flavours include their Passion Pinada made with a trio of tropical fruits – Pineapple, Passionfruit, and Mango.

#01-05 Sembawang Cottage,
Singapore 758382
Tel: +65 6754 1233
Mon to Thu: 11am – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 11am – 10.30pm
Sun: 2pm – 10pm

#10 TWENTY GRAMMES

Essentially a dessert cafe and ice cream parlour, Twenty Grammes has been constant in serving up quality ice cream, great waffles and unique flavours. It first started with a space along North Bridge Road, and it has recently opened a new cafe in Ang Mo Kio.

529 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10 #01-2353
Singapore 560529
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 1am
Sun: 12pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Ang Mo Kio

#11 WORKBENCH BISTRO

This industrial stylised cafe at Ang Mo Kio serves affordable cafe fares priced below S$20, such as their Crab Meat Linguine (S$16) and all-time favourite Beef Burger (S$14). The cafe brews coffee from Dutch Colony beans, which we know can never go wrong. Workbench Bistro is also known for their array of ice creams that are bound to pacify the meanest sweet tooth.

Blk 332, Ang Mo Kio Ave 1, #01-1881
Singapore 560332
Tel: +65 8484 2488
Tue to Sat: 12pm – 10pm
Sun: 10am – 9pm
(Closed on Mon)
Nearest MRT: Ang Mo Kio

#12 YAHAVA KOFFEEWORKS

With numerous coffee machines and beans on display, Yahava Koffeeworks would be any coffee lover’s dream place to be. This Australian Coffee Chain serves coffee from single origin beans sourced from different parts of the world, with various pastries and cakes sold to complete your drinking experience.

Free koffee tasting sessions are also available for you to customize a cuppa that is solely suited for you.

4 Jln Gelenggang
Singapore 578188
Tel: +65 6554 7080
Daily: 9am – 6pm
Nearest MRT: Yio Chu Kang or Ang Mo Kio

The East is a lovely enclave of artisan finds, serious brews and comforting brunch food. Here is our Guide to 20 cafes in the East of Singapore:

Words by Melody Yap, Photographs by ladyironchef

Canopy Garden & Dining Bar is a new-found brunch haunt that offers a good menu of comfort food with friendly price tags, and is coveted for its location – nestled amongst the lush greenery of Bishan Park, and away from the bustling city. I have a thing for calm and unassuming spots as such, where you could just break away from everyone and everything, and idle your day away with your favourite magazine.

If you are staying in the area – well, even if you are not, there is absolutely no reason to not pay Canopy a visit. I could preach non-stop about going there for brunch, but let me just highlight its value-for-money offerings.

A classic Eggs Benedict – everyone’s favourite and the most common brunch choice – is only $12. While most places in Singapore charge at least $16, and I do think that is rather exorbitant for just eggs, ham and muffin.

We got excited after perusing the menu. There were so many dishes we wanted to try, but we eventually short-listed three items: Eggs Royale ($13), Buttermilk Pancakes with Syrup ($6) and Scrambled Eggs with Salmon Roe ($12).

We started with the Eggs Royale, and it far surpassed our expectations with its quality for $13. It was generously covered with hollandaise sauce. This is one vital factor that attributes to the totality of a good Eggs Royale (or Eggs Benedict) – no stinginess when it comes to hollandaise sauce.

Then, we had the Buttermilk Pancakes ($6 with maple syrup, and $9 with ice cream). For the price, we thought that it was great value for this dish. The pancakes were thick and fluffy, but just a heads-up — it could get heavy on the stomach, so order this to share.

The last dish of Scrambled Eggs and Salmon was a satisfying finale for our brunch.  You can never go wrong with this combination, and here at Canopy, they went a notch up by topping it with the fat and juicy salmon roe.

Canopy Cafe at Bishan Park is among the top of my list of brunch places in Singapore, I am sure you will like it too.

Canopy Garden Dining & Bar
Bishan Park 2 1382 Ang Mo Kio Ave 1
Singapore 569931
Tel: +65 6556 1533
Mon to Fri: 9am – 10pm
Sat, Sun, Eve of PH, and PH: 8am – 11pm