Our favourite Fresh Fruits Lab (FFL) is back at it again. They have opened a second cafe—Fresh Fruits Lab Z Edition—in Clementi just behind NUS.

The new outlet is nothing short of amazing. Just like their previous branch, they stick to the core of incorporating fruits into their menu as much as possible, being kid-friendly, and serving up absolutely delicious food at even more reasonable prices than before.

We already know what’s great at their first branch, so what is it about The Z Edition that makes it fantastic? A bouncy castle for kids during the weekends! And on top of that, there are some tweaks to the menu and here is everything we love.

From now until 30 Nov 2018, kids below 8 dine for free during weekends at Fresh Fruits Lab Z when you quote ‘ladyironchef’. Every order of a main course comes with a complimentary kid’s main (from the kids’ menu).

Calling all mommies: this is also the next brunch spot you must bring your kids to for a jolly good time!

BANGING APPETISERS

Just like before, FFL serves their signature cold-pressed juices in a small test tube for you to sample, and in an adorable beaker should you order the full-size ones (averagely S$5 per glass).

We ordered the Spam Fries (S$8) as well as the Golden Brown Chicken Wings (S$8)—both served with homemade sweet chilli sauce.

The chicken wings had a lovely crispy skin that readily soaked up sweet garlic taste of the chilli. It was well seasoned down to the bone, and juicy without being oily. The light batter coating the spam fries also had an interesting texture to it, that provided a pleasant contrast between it and the soft spam inside. Despite being deep fried, it wasn’t greasy at all.

VALUE-FOR-MONEY MAINS

We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again. The Classic British Fish and Chips (S$12) is our all-time favourite main at FFL.

As plain and boring as it sounds, the portion size is massive, and the fish remains firm, flaky and delicately soft, encrusted by a thin layer of white ale batter. Their homemade tartar sauce boasts a slight spice to it that made the whole dish even more enjoyable. As if the generous serving is not filling enough, it comes with a side of fruit salad and truffle fries.

Another main to try is the FFL Baked Rice (S$9). The rice is cooked in buttermilk before being baked with a layer of mozzarella cheese, and it is pleasantly cheesy without being cloying or heavy. With bacon, chicken ham and mushrooms in it, kids are bound to love this dish of baked rice for sure!

The Grilled Pork Loin (S$15) is also a chef’s recommendation. Tender, thick and juicy, each morsel was a delight in itself to eat.

Served with mashed potatoes, eggplant pesto and green zucchini, the flavours intermingled with one another to highlight and emphasize the natural sweetness of the meat. It also comes along with pesto mayo sauce and apple chutney that helped to change up the flavour profile as we ate it.

Cafes are usually not known for their steaks, but FFL’s Angus Rib Eye (S$22) is definitely worth its price. It is a genuine 250gm of Angus ribeye that’s tender and soft, with the perfect amount of chew before easily sliding down your throat.

We loved how with every chew it released more of that beef flavour we all know and love, which melded well with their brown sauce that was slightly sweeter than the typical chargrill or mushroom sauce.

We also enjoyed their Cajun Chicken (S$10), which is really a simple yet comforting roasted cajun chicken served with grilled vegetables, sweet corn and mashed potatoes.

BITE-SIZED FUN FOR THE KIDS

Just like their first branch, FFL aims to cater to the entire family. Treat your kids to deliciously adorable meals such as FFL’s Teddy The Daddy (S$8), Little Miss Koala (S$8) or Chicken Little (S$10).

Their kids’ menu is prepared with less salt, without compromising on any of the other flavours for the children to enjoy. That is, if they’re willing to cut into something so cute.

From now until 30 Nov 2018, kids below 8 dine for free during weekends at Fresh Fruits Lab Z when you quote ‘ladyironchef’. Every order of a main course comes with a complimentary kid’s main (from the kids’ menu).

They also offer cake decorating to allow your kids to have a hand at crafting their own desserts. Choose from a range of their signature and have your children’s creativity flow from the tip of their chocolate pens.

For those kids that just can’t sit still, there’s a bouncy castle out in their backyard—set up at Fresh Fruits Lab Z on weekends. Boy, won’t the kids get so excited about this!

Your kids will absolutely love the bouncy castle where they can bounce and run back and forth. Fresh Fruits Lab Z Edition is the perfect place for parents to kick back and relax with good food while their children entertain themselves.

During lunch hours from 12pm to 3pm (except on public holidays), FFL offers a set menu consisting of a drink, salad and main for only S$10.90++.

For the alcoholics, you’d also be glad to know they have daily beer promotions. The most bang for the buck ones being Wednesdays for students, with beer towers at only S$39 (U.p. S$49–53), and Fridays with two towers going for S$89! Worth it!

Fresh Fruits Lab – The Z Edition
28 Clementi Road
Singapore 129754
Tel: +65 6803 7472
(Closed on Mondays)
Tues to Fri: 12pm – 12am
Sat & Sun: 11am – 12am
Nearest Station: Kent Ridge

Fresh Fruits Lab
351 Changi Rd, Singapore 419818
Tel: +65 6677 6741
Tue to Fri: 11am – 10pm
Sat & Sun: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Eunos/ Kembangan

This post was brought to you by Fresh Fruits Lab.

Twenty Eight Cafe is a new F&B venture by Italian restaurant and bar 28Wilkie, which also sits along Wilkie Road. Opened two weeks ago, the cafe is still in soft launch and is looking to update their lunch menu to incorporate more options for their diners.

Focusing on speciality coffee and brunch items, Twenty Eight Cafe is an excellent choice for freelancers and students studying at the campuses nearby as the work-friendly cafe is equipped with many charging ports.

As of now, guests can expect to be satisfied with a decent range of breakfast, all-day brunch and some savoury pasta dishes—all sold at nett prices.

Twenty Eight Cafe is a delight to visit during the day when the whole space is filled with natural sunlight. Following the modern industrial theme, choose to sit at the communal high table or grab a seat at one of the many wooden tables around the cafe.

Coffee is serious business here at Twenty Eight Cafe; their coffee beans are sourced from Indonesia and roasted by an Australian company in Bali.

For those who are keen on getting white coffee, their Latte (S$5.90) is a milkier version of what you will usually find elsewhere. Otherwise, there’s also Macchiato (S$5) and Flat White (S$5.90).

Under the Breakfast section, diners are treated to the full works—ranging from all-day breakfast platters to pancakes and toasts that are served till 11am daily.

Our Berrilicious Pancakes (S$15.90) came with sliced strawberries, summer berries compote, honey greek yoghurt and toasted coconut flakes. While the pancakes were slightly dry on their own, the tangy compote and handmade whipped yoghurt more than compensated for that.

Comprising poached eggs with hollandaise sauce, fresh avocado slices and hash, the Eggs Benedict (S$18.50) was an aesthetically pleasing dish but it lacked a certain x-factor. Even so, the potato hash is not something you would normally find at other cafes and we liked that it was extra crispy.

The hearty eaters may prefer the pasta selection instead. We opted for the Seafood Aglio Olio (S$15.90) which was tossed in olive oil and garlic and served with prawns. The pasta was flavourful but we would have preferred if they included other seafood ingredients on top of just prawns.

Other pasta options on the menu include Cold Truffle Pasta (S$19.90) and Classic Carbonara (S$14.90).

Twenty Eight Cafe
28 Wilkie Road
Singapore 228051
Tel: +65 9720 2828
Mon to Fri: 7.30am – 5pm
Sat & Sun: 8.30am – 6pm
Nearest Station: Dhoby Ghaut

Coffee is a lot more than a drink and Singapore’s coffee culture has changed over the past decade. From premium Arabica brew, Instagram-worthy flat lays to all-day brunch menu, the café-hopping trail has showcased the evolution and better appreciation of coffee culture.

There are numerous cafes and speciality coffeehouses in Singapore and these are the cafes in town that we have visited and where we have consumed our fair share of coffee and desserts. Lo and behold, here is the ultimate guide to cafes and coffee shops in Orchard Road.

AMIRAL ATELIER

Amiral Atelier is a Japanese-French inspired café by Dulcet & Studio Singapore and it is managed by pastry chef, Saé Takagi. Adding a touch of classical refinement to Japanese pastries, the offering at Amiral Atelier combines classic French pastry techniques with Japanese flavours. Given its convenient location, Amiral Atelier makes for a good spot for causal catch-ups over some French-Japanese fusion pastries.

Amiral Atelier
290 Orchard Rd
#B1-25 The Paragon
Singapore 238859
Tel: +65 6338 9248
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

ANTOINETTE

Named after the last queen of France, Antoinette is a quintessential Parisian patisserie which provides a neo-Parisian ambience to ensure one’s dining experience relaxed and absolutely memorable. This tea salon is a perennial favourite for its impressive range of classic French desserts such as Mont Blanc, Le Royale, Saint Honoré l’ Amour and Strawberry Shortcake.

Antoinette
333A Orchard Rd
#02-33/34 Mandarin Gallery
Singapore 238867
Tel: +65 6836 9527
Mon to Fri: 11am – 10pm
Sat and Sun: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

ARTEASTIQ BOUTIQUE TEA HOUSE

Arteastiq Boutique Tea House is a stunning boutique tea house that provides a great respite from the incessant noise of the city. The name Arteastiq is a portmanteau of the word ‘art’ and ‘tea’ with the intention of awakening your senses through invoking one’s creative side and taste buds. This lovely tea lounge has a relaxing ambience with an extensive artisanal tea offering for all occasions.

Arteastiq Boutique Tea House
333A Orchard Rd
#04-14/15 Mandarin Gallery
Singapore 238867
Tel: +65 6235 8370
Mon to Fri: 11am – 10pm
Sat and Sun: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

BAKER’S BREW (CAFÉ + STUDIO):

With the opening of its third outlet in Paragon, this contemporary café and baking studio is no longer a hidden gem in Sembawang. Baker’s Brew Café is dedicated to serving handcrafted bakes with loose leaf tea from the 1872 Clipper Tea Co and speciality coffee from Papa Palheta.

Baker’s Brew (Café + Studio)
290 Orchard Rd
#05-46 The Paragon
Singapore 238859
Tel: +65 6909 0669
Mon to Fri: 11am – 9pm
Sat and Sun: 10am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

COFFEESMITH

Popular Korean coffee chain, Coffeesmith, exudes a laid-back ambience with its iconic industrial-Scandinavian interior. With a wide menu offering from coffee made of Arabica beans, brunch food to draft beers, this coffee place is a great corner to people-watch at Orchard. If late night parties on weekends aren’t up your alley, fret not for Coffeesmith is open 24 hours on Fridays and Saturdays.

Coffeesmith
277 Orchard Road
#01-09/09A Orchard Gateway
Singapore 238858
Tel: +65 8399 7900
Sun to Thurs: 9am – 3am
Fri and Sat: 24 Hours
Nearest Station: Somerset

D’GOOD CAFÉ

This 65-seat café houses a London Tube concept and an English Garden concept. Besides speciality coffee, wholesome meals, fresh bakes, D’Good Café offers speciality tea too. A house brand tea, DGC Tea, was launched at this café with an extensive range. Whether it is single origin tea leaves or tea blends, DGC Tea focuses on good grade tea at affordable prices.

D’Good Café
391 Orchard Road
#B1-56 Takashimaya S.C. Ngee Ann City
Singapore 238872
Tel: +65 6694 1411
Mon to Sun: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

Photo Credit: Dal.Komm Coffee Singapore

DAL.KOMM COFFEE

Fans of Korean drama series, Descendants Of The Sun (DOTS) and Goblin: The Lonely and Great God, should be very familiar with this café. This coffee chain originates from Korea and is widely known to appear in Korean drama series.

Using the world’s best coffee beans, which are Arabica beans, Dal.komm specialises in coffee made with a proprietary selection of four blends, K1 to K3, each with its own distinct aroma, flavour and intensity. Coffee lovers can enjoy premium blend coffee at this cosy and stylish café.

Dal.Komm Coffee
176 Orchard Road
#01-01/02 TO 06 AND #01-102/103 The Centrepoint
Singapore 238843
Mon to Sun: 9.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

DAZZLING CAFÉ

Well-known for its Instagram-worthy Shibuya toasts, Dazzling Café needs little introduction. Situated in the hip downtown of Singapore, this whimsical restaurant-café offers a wide range of Asian-Western cuisine and creative desserts such as the famed Honey Toasts.

Dazzling Café
277 Orchard Road
#01-12-15 Orchard Gateway
Singapore 238858
Tel: +65 6385 3639
Sun to Thurs: 11.30am – 10pm
Fri and Sat: 11.30am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

DEAN & DELUCA

Originating from New York, Dean & DeLuca’s flagship outlet at Orchard Central is more than just a cafe offering gourmet food and a wide range of pastries and coffee, complete with an upscale grocery shop that houses a curated selection of speciality food and ingredients for home cooking.

We absolutely enjoyed their Rainbow Cake (S$8.50) which uses six different fruit extract—strawberry, orange, lemon, green apple, blueberry and grape to give it its vibrant colours.

Dean & DeLuca
181 Orchard Road
#01-09/10/15 Orchard Central
Tel: +65 6509 7708
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

GREYHOUND CAFÉ

Greyhound Café is the first acclaimed Fashion Café in Bangkok. The interior design revolves around an Industrial Modern Minimal Style which reflects the sophisticated identity of the brand. This café is the place to visit for a stylish ambience and its extensive variety of Thai-fusion dishes will have you coming back for more.

Greyhound Café
290 Orchard Rd
#01-25/25A The Paragon
Singapore 238859
Tel: +65 6235 4078
Mon to Sun: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

HOSHINO COFFEE

Hoshino Coffee is known for its hand-dripped speciality coffee with premium Arabica roasted beans and soufflé pancakes. Decked in European décor and miniature chandeliers, this café-restaurant offers Japanese-Western fusion food at pocket-friendly prices. This is a delightful café that provides a calming ambience for family and friends to lounge.

Hoshino Coffee
2 Orchard Turn
#B3-25/26 ION Orchard
Singapore 238801
Tel: +65 6509 8638
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 10pm
Sat: 11am – 10.30am
Sun: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

PLAIN VANILLA COMPANY (IN GOOD COMPANY)

Housed within the IN GOOD COMPANY Concept Store at ION, Plain Vanilla Bakery offers aromatic organic coffee and tea and their signature cupcakes. Besides cakes and pastries, patrons can pick from the daily selection of fresh salads, savoury tarts and grilled sandwiches made with their house-baked bread.

In Good Company
2 Orchard Turn
#B1-06 ION Orchard
Singapore 238801
Tel: +65 6509 4786
Mon to Sun: 10.30am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

JOE & DOUGH

Homegrown chain, Joe & Dough, is known for their high-ceilinged lounge cafes which rivals the likes of Starbucks. From sourcing the best Arabica beans to roasting the coffee beans locally, this popular coffee chain ensures that every step of the coffee process results in a perfect cuppa.

Joe & Dough
277 Orchard Road
#01-10 Orchard Gateway
Singapore 238858
Tel: +65 6702 4656
Mon to Sun: 9am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

KITH CAFÉ WINSLAND HOUSE II

Tucked away on the quieter and less busy area of Somerset, Kith Café is a place where diners can enjoy good coffee and chow down on Aussie-style mains such as the Fish & Chips (S$23) and Carbonara (S$19). But if you prefer more traditional brunch offerings, opt for the Better Than Benny (S$18) or the Poached Eggs & Avocado (S$16).

Kith Café Winsland House II
163 Penang Road
#01-01 Winsland House II
Singapore 238463
Tel: +65 6235 0582
Mon to Sun: 7.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

Photo Credit: Kotobuki Coffee

KOTOBUKI COFFEE

Kotobuki Coffee is one of the finest concepts from Kotobuki Japanese Restaurant, which has been around for more than 35 years. This Japanese retro-style coffee shop was curated by infusing Japanese-Western casual dining and Café house. Specialized in Kyoto-style cold drip and syphon coffee, this lovely cafe also serves a selection of western-influenced Japanese cuisine.

Kotobuki Coffee
435 Orchard Road
#01-18c Wisma Atria
Singapore 2338877
Tel: +65 6734 7767
Mon to Sun: 11.30am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

M&S CAFÉ

Located near the Food Hall of Marks & Spencer at Wheelock Place, this 60-seater café offers classic British food such as Fish & Chips (S$14.90) and Eggs Royale (S$15.90), as well as breakfast items and afternoon tea.

To fuel up for a long day, diners and revel in Italian pasta dishes or share a wood-fired pizza with a friend.

M&S Café
501 Orchard Road
#01-K2 Wheelock Place
Singapore 238880
Tel: +65 6235 2471
Sun to Thurs: 10am – 10pm
Fri and Sat: 10am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

MEET & MELT

Famous for their molten Lava Toasts (S$12.90 – S$14.90), Meet & Melt spends numerous hours creating innovative desserts such as Thai Milk Tea and Curry Lava Toast Ice cream (S$14.90) and Mentaiko Toasts (S$14.90) to keep the crowd coming back for more. If you enjoy delicious desserts with unique flavours, drop by Meet & Melt to discover more.

Meet & Melt
2 Orchard Link
#02-33/34 SCAPE*
Singapore 237978
Tel: +65 8742 1688
Mon to Sun: 12pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somserset

MON BIJOU

Mon Bijou is a modern French bistro at Claymore Connect (formerly Orchard Hotel Shopping Arcade) that serves French pastries and desserts. This open-concept bistro features an all-day dining menu and a “Grab-and-Go” take-away counter. From Wagyu Beef Cheese Burger (S$26) to Brioche French Toast (S$14), diners can expect luxe offerings at affordable prices.

Mon Bijou
442 Orchard Road
Singapore 238879
Tel: +65 6739 6738
Mon to Sun: 10am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

MUJI CAFÉ & MEAL

Based on the idea to pursue “natural flavour of food”, Café & Meal MUJI uses seasonal ingredients with simple cooking techniques to produce healthy gourmet that is suitable for all ages. If you’re in the vicinity of Paragon, drop by and be rejuvenated in this cosy café for a well-deserved break before shopping for more.

Café & Meal MUJI
290 Orchard Road
#04-36 Orchard Paragon
Singapore 238859
Tel: +65 6735 0123
Mon to Sun: 10am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

O’COFFEE CLUB

Established in Holland Village in 1991, O’Coffee Club is a homegrown coffee house and restaurant chain which offers gourmet coffee and comfort food such as pasta, all-day breakfast and sandwiches.

Be sure to save room for their iconic Muddy Mud Pie—a decadent creation of Cappuccino and chocolate ice cream on cookies and cream base flooded with chocolate sauce.

#03-09 Paragon Shopping Centre
290 Orchard Road, Singapore 238859
Tel: +65 6733 3595
Daily: 9am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

O’MA SPOON

“Bingsu” is a popular Korean-style dessert and a signature item at O’ma Spoon. Importing major ingredients directly from Korea, this contemporary Korean dessert café is dedicated to providing authentic flavour and at the same time merging local flavour to meet the local needs.

Even if you’re not a fan of bingsu, you can also try O’ma Spoon’s humble variety of Oven-Baked Honey Bread (S$8.90 – S$14.90) and Oven-Baked Toasts (S$8.90 – S$9.90).

O’ma Spoon
313 Orchard Road
#04-20/32 313@somerset
Singapore 238895
Tel: +65 6333 0995
Mon to Thurs: 11.15am – 10.45pm
Fri and Sat: 11.15am – 11.30pm
Sun: 11.15am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

ORIOLE COFFEE + BAR

Specialty coffee house, Oriole Coffee + Bar, is the perfect brunch spot to get your coffee fix. Diners can relish in this indoor and al fresco café with an all-day-breakfast menu and in-house Raven blend coffee with prominent notes of chocolate and fruits.

Oriole Coffee + Bar
96 Somerset Road
#01-01 Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Orchard
Singapore 238163
Tel: +65 6238 8348
Sun to Thurs: 8am – 11pm
Fri and Sat: 8am – 12am
Nearest Station: Somerset

P.S CAFÉ

Over the years, this charming homegrown cafe gained a substantial following for its savoury cafe classics such as the famous truffle shoestring fries (S$15) and luscious cakes. PS.Cafe is the place for lazy afternoon teas, romantic dates and friendly celebrations amidst the detailed classy interiors and relaxed ambience.

P.S Café
290 Orchard Rd
#03-41/44 The Paragon
Singapore 238859
Tel: +65 9297 7008
Mon to Sun: 9.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

PABLO

Hailing all the way from Osaka, Pablo Cheese Tart is exceptionally popular for their crumbly baked cheese tart with flavours such as the original Freshly Baked Cheese Tart, Matcha Cheese Tart with Shiratama & Azuki and Chocolate Cheese Tart which comes with rich chocolate bits. If you prefer cheese tarts with a lighter taste profile, give Pablo’s a try.

Pablo Cheese Tart Singapore
435 Orchard Road
#01-02/03 Wisma Atria
Singapore 2338877
Tel: +65 6835 9269
Mon to Sun: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

PARIS BAGUETTE

This French-inspired café chain is the top Korean bakery that receives much attention for its freshly baked bread, confectioneries and a wide selection of brunch items. And we absolutely love this popular Korean café chain’s pudding – Original Royal Pudding (S$4) and Strawberry and Caramel Pudding (S$4.50)

Paris Baguette
435 Orchard Road
#02-02 Wisma Atria
Singapore 2338877
Tel: +65 6836 3010
Mon to Sun: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

Photo Credit: Patties & Wiches

PATTIES & WICHES

Patties & Wiches is a cafe started by the people behind Ginza Kuroson. Located right outside Ginza Kuroson’s Ngee Ann City outlet, this café serves premium burgers with an American taste and Japanese touch. This café is a space that provides a soothing and mellow atmosphere where shoppers can pop by to rest and enjoy quality food.

Patties & Wiches
391Orchard Road
#03-10A Takashimaya S.C Ngee Ann City
Singapore 238872
Tel: +65 6268 7237
Mon to Sun: 9.30am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

PAUL BAKERY

Paul Bakery has opened in Singapore with much fanfare, and it’s not difficult to understand why the French patisserie is packed with customers all the time. Famous for its bread and desserts, Paul Bakery is a wonderful place for friends to catch up over afternoon tea and have a chance to savour a taste of Europe.

PAUL Bakery
391Orchard Road
#03-16/16A/17 Takashimaya S.C Ngee Ann City
Singapore 238872
Tel: +65 6836 5932
Mon to Thurs: 9.30am – 9.30pm
Fri: 9.30am – 10.30pm
Sat: 9am – 10.30pm
Sun: 9am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

Photo Credit: Picnic Urban Food Park

PICNIC URBAN FOOD PARK

With 10 different stalls offering a variety of cuisines from Japanese Butadon, Korean-Mexican tacos, Swiss Rosti, to American-style smash burgers by Omakase Burger, diners will be spoilt for choices. This multi-cuisine dining restaurant combines the buzz and vibrancy of a food truck park with a mesmeric ‘outdoor’ park experience. Delicious food with an Instagram-worthy garden themed indoor eatery—what more can we ask for?

Picnic Urban Food Park
435 Orchard Road
#03-15 to 23 & #03-41 to 49 Wisma Atria
Singapore 2338877
Tel: +65 6734 8352
Mon to Sun: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

PRIVÉ

Conveniently located right outside Wheelock Place, Privé is an al fresco all-day dining and drinks restaurant in the heart of vibrant Orchard road. Serving up delectable food from breakfast to supper, it’s a great spot to people-watch over Happy Hour drinks, cocktails and good food.

Privé
501 Orchard Road
#01-K1 Wheelock Place
Singapore 238880
Tel: +65 6776 0777
Mon to Fri: 9am – 1am
Sat and Sun: 8am – 1am
Nearest Station: Orchard

THE MARMALADE PANTRY

Known to be a great hangout spot for afternoon tea over exquisite cakes and weekend brunches, The Marmalade Pantry is a homegrown bistro that has been in business for around 18 years.

Besides the Sticky Date And Toffee Pudding (S$14) that we love, look out for their Lavender Sugee Cupcake (S$5) and Chocolate Banana Banoffee Pie (S$10).

The Marmalade Pantry
2 Orchard Turn
#03-22 ION Orchard
Singapore 238801
Tel: +65 6734 2700
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

THE PROVIDORE

Here at The Providore, you will find that great coffee and gorgeous food go well together. Using fresh seasonal ingredients and food staples from their own product range, this contemporary café offers an all-day dining as well as a selection of craft beers, wines, and cocktails. This makes an ideal pit stop in between shopping or a nice catch-up with the girlfriends over some pastries and coffee.

The Providore
333A Orchard Road
#02-05 Mandarin Gallery
Singapore 238897
Tel: +65 6732 1565
Mon to Sun: 9am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

TIONG BAHRU BAKERY

Tiong Bahru Bakery is opened in collaboration with celebrity baker, Gontran Cherrier. With a wide selection of freshly baked premium quality pastries and bread, this innovative bakery has won rave reviews over the years for its creative Asian flavours and ingredients such as curry, pandan, pineapple and tamarind skin infused in the pastries.

Tiong Bahru Bakery
310 Orchard Road
#L1-16B TANGS Orchard
Singapore 238864
Tel: +65 6735 3787
Mon to Sun: 8am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

TWG TEA SALON & BOUTIQUE

TWG Tea Salon & Boutique is a home-grown brand that has won over the taste buds of many tea and dessert lovers. Serving celebrated sweet and savoury tea-infused cuisine throughout the day, this charming boutique allows diners to relax and soak up the lovely ambience.

TWG Tea Salon & Boutique
2 Orchard Turn
#02-20/21 ION Orchard
Singapore 238801
Tel: +65 6735 1837
Mon to Sun: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

WATANABE COFFEE

Watanabe Coffee serves aromatic hot coffee carefully syphoned from Brazilian Cerrado beans and high-quality Uji Matcha from Kyoto. The menu offers a myriad selection of dishes from breakfast, all-day dining to drinks and desserts. The café even has complimentary Wi-Fi and power points for shoppers to rest their tired feet and charge up.

Watanabe Coffee
350 Orchard Road
#01-00 Isetan Scotts
Singapore 238869
Tel: +65 6235 0608
Sun to Thurs: 8.30am – 10pm
Fri and Sat: 8.30am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

For more recommendations, read our Ultimate Orchard Road Food Guide featuring 118 dining places in town

The Daily Roundup at The Working Capitol – one of the hottest co-working spaces in Singapore - serves a simple purpose of offering fresh food and coffee. The menu is conceptualised by Chef Bruno Menard, and the star dish has to be their great selection of both sweet and savoury crepes. We love the space for its free wifi and minimalistic interior.

Great ambience, laid back vibes; that is what you will get at The Daily Roundup.

Before making a trip down here, we were salivating at pictures of their crepes posted on Instagram with only-positive captions. Little did we know that biting into these crepes could be so delightful. The pictures did not lie; they make great crepes.

We chose the Yuzu Butter Crepe (S$10) as it seemed like the most interesting of the lot. We have to admit that S$10 was slightly pricey, but the prices here are all nett.

The yuzu butter melted on the warm and freshly-made crepe shortly after it was being placed on our table. The distinct yuzu flavour was extremely concentrated, despite how simple it looked. You can choose to top up S$4 for a scoop of ice cream.

There are several other sweet and savoury crepe options. Some popular ones are Salted Caramel Crepe (sweet) and Completè Chorizo (savoury).

Every good cafe should serve great coffee and thankfully, The Daily Roundup gives us one more reason to return back with their pleasing cuppa.

The Daily Roundup
1 Keong Saik Road
#01-02 The Working Capitol
Singapore 089109
Tel: +65 6338 8035
Mon to Sat: 8am – 8pm
(Closed on Sundays)
Nearest Station: Outram Park

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Don’t you just love days where you get to spend some time alone in a cafe, away from the mayhem and just to catch up with yourself in a lovely space? Imagine yourself on a laptop with your favourite shows running, or simply catching up with some overdue work without any disturbance.

And the pleasure of scrolling through your Facebook feed or watch YouTube videos without having to worry about the excess data usage while munching on some food is priceless.

If all these sound tempting to you, then we are here to help. Days like these are when we really need a list of List of Conducive Cafes in Singapore with free Wi-Fi and power sockets to study and work at. Bookmark this guide, because we know it will be so beneficial.

#1 DRURY LANE

Located conveniently at one of the Tanjong Pagar shophouses, Drury Lane is a great place to work at and dine in. This quaint cafe with its own rustic charm is well loved for their pay-as-you-wish Matcha muffins and their unpretentious breakfast fares such as the Signature Morrocan Baked Eggs (S$12). Be sure to check out their Candy Bar Pie (S$5) too!

Note: No Powerplug.

94 Tanjong Pagar Road
Singapore 088515
Tel: +65 6222 6698
Mon, Wed to Fri: 9am – 10pm (Closed on Tue)
Sat to Sun: 10am – 6pm
Nearest MRT: Tanjong Pagar

#2 D’GOOD CAFE

At D’Good Cafe, patrons are encouraged to customize their own brew of coffee blends from their range of single origin beans. Seats are aplenty in this multi-storey garden themed concept cafe in Holland Village, with swings and even sofa seats for one to bask in the cosy ambiance. For the lovey-doveys, you might want to bring your date up to the 3rd level where a romantic outdoor seating awaits.

273 Holland Avenue, #02-01
Singapore 278992
Tel: +65 6219 9807
Sun to Thu: 10am – 10pm
Fri to Sat: 10am – 11pm
Nearest MRT: Holland Village

#3 FIVE BY FIVE

Tucked away from the main roads of Upper Thomson, Five by Five is a cozy space that serves espresso beverages up to Melburnian standards. Coffees (from S$3) are made from Common Man Coffee Roasters’ 22 Martin Blend and one can expect an aromatic heavy bodied cuppa with a dark chocolate lingering aftertaste.

You would also be pleased to hear that it offers complimentary Wi-Fito all dine-in customers.

#4 JIMMY MONKEY CAFE & BAR

Jimmy Monkey is an Australian-style cafe at One North Residences, known for their coffee brewed with Slayer Espresso machine. Although slightly inaccessible, the trip down would be absolutely worth it with its quaint environment that will be the ideal place to get some work done.

Mains are served and brunch menu is available on weekends, not forgetting their alcoholic milkshakes to drown your work sorrows.

9 One-North Gateway
One North Residences, #01-51
Singapore 138643
Tel: +65 6777 8470
Mon to Fri: 8:30am – 10pm
Sat to Sun: 8:30am – 6pm
Nearest MRT: One North

#5 ONE MAN COFFEE

Known for their signature 6-minute eggs, One Man coffee at Upper Thomson Road is also every coffee enthusiast’s idea of happiness. The cafe uses coffee beans from The Axil Coffee Roasters originated from Melbourne; you will be whisked away to Australia with its rustic and laid-back vibe. Just plop yourself on one of their comfortable seats and you will be set for some great me-time.

215R Upper Thomson Road
Singapore 574349
Tel: +65 9658 1685
Daily: 9am – 5pm
Nearest MRT: Marymount

#6 PIES & COFFEE

Pies & Coffee will fit into any pie lover’s dreams, serving crumbly melt-in-your-mouth pastries that are hard to resist. Spend an afternoon sipping some coffee while indulging in some handmade pies for an ultimate experience. We recommend you to try their Sunriser ($12.90) with truffle mash and cheesy chicken sausages in cute mouse shaped pastry cups.

Rochester Mall
35 Rochester Drive, #01-02
Singapore 138639
Tel: +65 6570 0080
Daily: 9am – 11pm
Nearest MRT: Buona Vista

#7 REVELRY

Tucked away in Lorong Kilat, Revelry is a waffle specialty cafe in the west of Singapore which boasts a lively yet enticing vibe that illuminates the entire street. Stepping in, your spirits will instantly be lifted by the vibrant colours and colourful wall murals.

21 Lorong Kilat #01-02
Singapore 598123
Tel: +65 9278 0466
Mon, Wed to Thu: 11am – 10pm
Fri: 11am – 11pm
Sat: 10am – 11pm
Sun: 10am – 10pm
Closed: Tue
Nearest Station: Beauty World (Downtown Line)

#8 RISE AND GRIND COFFEE CO.

Another nice cafe in the West of Singapore that you can go to is Rise & Grind Coffee Co. Located just at the first floor of Bukit Timah Plaza, it occupies a cosy space with a partial alfresco dining area.

Bukit Timah Plaza
1 Jalan Anak Bukit #L1-CA1
Singapore 588996
Mon, Wed to Thu, Sun :9am – 9pm
Fri & Sat: 9am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Bukit Batok

#9 THE MUFFINRY

Churning out batches of decadent muffins every day, the variety of bakes at The Muffinry will leave you salivating for more. For the adventurous, you might want to try their famed savoury pizza or green eggs & ham muffins priced at S$3.50 each. The cafe has three levels, and power plugs are aplenty so yay to laptop-dead-no-more days!

112 Telok Ayer Street
Singapore 068581
Tel: +65 6509 6462
Mon: 8am – 6pm
Tue to Fri: 8am – 10pm
Sat: 11am – 4pm (Closed on Sun and PH)
Nearest MRT: Telok Ayer

#10 THE REFINERY

The Refinery at King George’s Avenue is a triple concept space that consists of a Yakitori kitchen, a bespoke cocktail bar and a designer workspace area. It is a lovely space to do some work and get your creative juices flowing.

115 King George’s Avenue
Singapore 208561
Tue to Sun: 6pm – 12am
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Lavender

#11 TOBY’S ESTATE

Tucked alongside the serene riverside of Robertson Quay, Toby’s Estate has gained its popularity among locals and even tourists for their signature blend of coffee beans originated from a multi-award winning plantation in Panama. It has become the preferred place for most people to disengage from the hubhubs of the city.

8 Rodyk Street, #01-03/04
Singapore 238216
Tel: +65 6636 7629
Mon to Sun: 7:30am – 6pm
Nearest MRT: Clark Quay

#12 THE BOOK CAFE

At The Book Cafe, you will never be hindered by the thought of taking up needed space or worrying about the staff driving you away. The book-themed cafe provides a great escapade for patrons with its relaxing atmosphere to get on with work, or to watch the world go buy. Here, you will be equipped with countless of power plugs and a great Wi-Fi connection. Hallelujah!

Seng Kee Building
20 Martin Road, #01-02
Singapore 239070
Tel: +65 6887 5430
Sun to Thu: 8:30am – 10:30pm
Fri to Sat: 8:30am – 12am
Nearest MRT: Clark Quay

#13 THE BRAVERY

Opened by the folks behind The Plain and Ronin, The Bravery cafe is known for their unpretentious spread of all-day breakfasts. Here, you can expect to work with the crowd over a communal table or just indulge in your own me-time at their stand-alone tables. Be sure to try out their Lavender Latte (S$5.50) while you are at it!

66 Horne Road
Singapore 209073
Tel: +65 6225 4387
Mon to Fri: 9am – 7pm (closed on Tue)
Sat to Sun: 8am – 8pm
Nearest MRT: Lavender

#14 THE COFFEE DAILY

If distance is not an issue for you, then you might want to check out this humble establishment that is slightly off Serangoon Gardens Estate. You can help yourselves to the jar of complimentary gem biscuits, or order yourself a plate of their signature rainbow cake (S$10 nett) to put the cherry on top of your day.

75 Brighton Crescent
Singapore 559216
Tel: +65 6284 8894
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 10:30pm
Fri: 12pm – 11:30pm
Sat: 9:30am – 11:30pm
Sun: 9:10am – 10:30pm
Nearest MRT: Serangoon

#15 THE LOFT CAFE

Adorned with sofa seats and low hanging lamps, The Loft Cafe boasts a living room environment that makes anyone feel right at home. Studying or working there will be akin to working at your own premises, with a menu of food ready to satisfy your hunger pangs. We heard that their Wi-Fi signals are exeptionally good too!

268A South Bridge Road
Singapore 058817
+65 6221 2103
Tues to Sun: 7:30am – 11pm (Closed on Mon)
Nearest MRT: Chinatown

#16 W39 BISTRO & BAKERY

For those who are staying in the West of Singapore, check out W39 Bistro & Bakery – located on Jalan Mas Puteh off West Coast Road. This bright and cheerful cafe will lift your spirits as you enjoy a cuppa and a slice of cake while clearing your email inbox.

39 Jalan Mas Puteh
Singapore 128637
Tel: +65 6884 6884
Tue to Fri: 11am – 10pm
Sat to Sun: 9am – 10:30pm
(Closed on Mon)
Nearest MRT: Clementi

For more recommendations, read our guide to the best cafes in Singapore.