Alexandra Road spans approximately 4.5 kilometres and several train stations—namely Redhill, Queenstown and Labrador Park—are close to this stretch of road. Most Singaporeans travel to this neighbourhood to purchase furniture, buy sports shoes, service their cars, but venture further and you will discover a treasure trove of old and new dining destinations.

From Keng Eng Kee Seafood, Love Confectionery, Queensway Lau Tan Tutu Kueh, The Bakehouse by Carpenter and Cook to Tiong Hoe Specialty Coffee, here is our Alexandra Neighbourhood Food Guide—16 Cafes, Hawkers & Restaurants You Should Dine At.

AQUA LUNA

Located on the 7th storey of Park Hotel Alexandra, Aqua Luna is a stunning open-concept bar which offers an alternative view of the Queenstown precinct. An infinity swimming pool is located right beside this bar and boasts a gourmet menu of bar nosh and interesting cocktails.

Level 7 Park Hotel Alexandra
323 Alexandra Road
Singapore 159972
Tel: +65 6828 8885
Sun to Thu: 12pm – 11pm
Fri and Sat: 12pm – 1am
Nearest MRT Station: Queenstown / Redhill

CREAMIER

Creamier is renowned for their handcrafted ice cream and popular flavours include Earl Grey Lavender, Peanut Butter Jelly and Thai Milk Tea. Their flagship store is located in Toa Payoh but Creamier has since opened a second outlet in Gillman Barracks.

Gillman Barracks
5A Lock Road
Singapore 108927
Tel: +65 6262 1087
Closed on Mondays
Sun to Thu: 12pm – 10pm
Fri and Sat: 12pm – 11pm
Nearest MRT Station: Labrador Park

GEOMETRY

Artisanal ice cream parlour Geometry is located right beside ABC Brickworks Market & Food Centre. The shop is simple yet intimate; think geometric-inspired lamps, potted plants and wooden benches. From Dark Chocolate Truffle to Earl Grey Tie Guan Yin, all handcrafted ice cream are free from artificial ingredients and preservatives.

2 Jalan Bukit Merah
#01-5142
Singapore 150002
Tel: +65 6255 6366
Sun, Mon to Thu: 12pm – 9.30pm
Fri and Sat: 12pm – 11pm
Nearest MRT Station: Queenstown / Redhill

IKEA RESTAURANT & CAFE

IKEA is where everyone goes for furniture shopping, but it is also a dining destination itself. In fact, the eatery is packed on a daily basis. The menu remains largely unchanged over the years and we are sure everyone has tried their signature Swedish Meatballs and Fried Chicken Wings.

317 Alexandra Road
Singapore 159965
Tel: +65 6786 6868
Daily: 8am – 10pm (last order: 9.30pm)
Nearest MRT Station: Queenstown / Redhill

JANGGUT LAKSA

Janggut Laksa at Queensway Shopping Centre is known for its signature Katong Laksa. But the eatery’s Curry Chicken Rice is also equally impressive.

1 Queensway, #1-59
Queensway Shopping Centre
Singapore 149053
Tel: +65 9622 1045
Daily: 11am – 9pm
Nearest MRT Station: Queenstown / Redhill

KENG ENG KEE SEAFOOD

Keng Eng Kee is a tze char restuarant tucked away in the heartlands of Bukit Merah. The seafood restaurant is exceptionally popular and it is best to come here in a group so you can savour several dishes. Pick the Moonlight Hor Fun if you can only choose one dish!

124 Bukit Merah Lane 1
#01-136
Singapore 150124
Tel: +65 6272 1038
Daily: 12pm – 2.30pm, 5pm – 10pm
Nearest MRT Station: Queenstown / Redhill

LOVE CONFECTIONERY

Love Confectionery has been a perennial favourite amongst Singaporeans since their childhood days for its buttercream cakes and homemade spreads. Their baked goodies are so highly sought after that orders have to be taken way in advance for Chinese New Year.

Block 122 #01-60
Bukit Merah Lane 1
Singapore 150122
Tel: +65 6278 2385
Daily: 12pm – 10pm
Nearest MRT Station: Queenstown / Redhill

PORTICO HOST

Modern European restaurant Portico Host is homely and inviting; a romantic venue that you would want to take your date to. You can choose to dine indoors or at the al fresco area. Do make it a point to try their Pan-seared Pulau Ubin Sea Bass (S$28++).

991B Alexandra Road, #01-10
Singapore 119970
Closed on Sundays
Mon to Sat: 11.30am – 3pm, 5.30pm – 11.30pm
Nearest MRT Station: Labrador Park

QUEENSWAY LAU TAN TUTU KEH

Queensway Lau Tan Tutu Kueh has been around since 1949 and the household brand till date still serves what it is best known for: Tutu Kuehs. While there are currently four outlets across the sunny island, nothing beats having the real deal at where it all started!

1 Queensway, #02-47
Queensway Shopping Centre
Singapore 149053
Tel: +65 9817 4793
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest MRT Station: Queenstown / Redhill

THE BAKEHOUSE BY CARPENTER AND COOK

The Bakehouse is owned by the same trio behind Carpenter and Cook. Each of these three girls possesses a different niche. The trio combined their interests and skills and the end result is a charming wonderland which serves coffees and cakes. The Bakehouse is their second business venture and we dare say—a successful one!

321 Alexandra Road #01-14
Alexandra Central Mall
Singapore 159971
Tel: +65 6250 0040
Daily: 8.30am – 10pm
Nearest MRT Station: Queenstown / Redhill

THE CARVERY

The Carvery—located in Park Hotel Alexandra—is a dream come true for all meat lovers. Roasts and meats are on a rotational basis at this buffet restaurant and other dishes to look forward to include traditional wood-fired pizzas.

Level 7, Park Hotel Alexandra
323 Alexandra Road
Singapore 159972
Tel: +65 6828 8880
Daily: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm
Nearest MRT Station: Queenstown / Redhill

THE COFFEE BELT

Most of us have the misconception that fancy hotels serve crappy coffee. While that used to be the case, we are convinced that things are no longer the same after visiting The Coffee Belt. The Coffee Belt serves aromatic coffees – prepared with Common Man Coffee Roasters’ premium 22 Martin blend – and a curated selection of snacks.

Lobby Level
Park Hotel Alexandra
323 Alexandra Road
Singapore 159972
Tel: +65 6828 8888
Daily: 7am – 8pm
Nearest MRT Station: Queenstown / Redhill

TIONG HOE SPECIALTY COFFEE

Tiong Hoe Gim Kee Trading Co is a reputable pioneer in Singapore’s competitive coffee industry. Its founder, Mr Tan Tiong Hoe, has more than half a century worth of experience in roasting coffee beans.

In 2014, the family-run business opened Tiong Hoe Specialty Coffee at Stirling Road in Queenstown HDB Estate and has since then raised the bar of specialty coffee in Singapore.

170 Stirling Road
Singapore 140170
Tel: +65 6473 1133
Mon to Fri: 8.30am – 5.30pm
Sat and Sun: 9am – 4pm
Nearest MRT Station: Queenstown

MR AVOCADO

Mr Avocado is situated within Alexandra Village Food Centre and has won itself a legion of fans with its Avocado Milkshake. The beverage consists of blended avocado and gula melaka syrup—a creamy drink that we find incredibly addictive.

120 Bukit Merah Lane 1, #01-19
Alexandra Village Food Centre
Singapore 150120
Tel: +65 9663 1648
Mon: 11am – 9pm
Tue to Sun: 11am – 7pm
Nearest MRT Station: Queenstown

SALUTE COFFEE SHOP

Salute Coffee Shop is no ordinary coffee shop. Instead, you can expect tenants serving western classic dishes, which explains why this place has gained a nickname ‘ang moh kopitiam’. Indulge in Jack Ripper’s burgers, Stew Kuche’s German pork knuckle and Two Wings’ fried chicken wings.

119 Bukit Merah Lane 1
#01-40
Singapore 151119
Closed on Mondays
Tue to Sun: 11am – 10pm
Nearest MRT Station: Queenstown

THE NAKED FINN

The Naked Finn is an inconspicuous restaurant hidden within Gillman Barracks. The laidback ambience and delicious food makes it worth driving (or cabbing) for. Not sure what to order? Well, you won’t go wrong with their scrumptious Lobster Roll!

39 Malan Road
Gillman Barracks
Singapore 109442
Tel: +65 6694 0807
Closed on Sundays
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm
Fri and Sat: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Nearest MRT Station: Labrador Park

Most of us have long formed the impression that hotels, however fancy, tend to serve crappy coffee. But it seems like things are beginning to change for the better in Singapore.

We have never come across a more legit specialty coffee shop than this surprise - The Coffee Belt at Park Hotel Alexandra. It is every bit a coffee lover’s dream.

Open daily till 8pm, the third-wave coffee establishment is a wonderful place to catch up with friends over a good and strong cuppa, or to simply unwind into some me-time in the late afternoons.

The Coffee Belt serves topnotch caffeinated beverages – prepared with Common Man Coffee Roasters’ premium 22 Martin blend – and a curated selection of snacks. Takeouts are available upon request, too.

With over 25 different flavours and types of drinks, The Coffee Belt’s comprehensive menu will cover everyone’s differing preferences. We’ve been there several times, and are still discovering new favourites!

From the all-time favourite Aussie flat white (S$6.50), Chai Tea Latte (short – S$6.50, tall – S$7) to sinfully rich Iced Blended Coffee Frappe (short – S$6.50, tall – S$7), there is a drink for every mood.

Daily brews are made lovingly with the extremely popular double-origin 22 Martin Blend, where the beans are sourced from both Alice Estate, Brazil and Veer Attikan, India. Customers can anticipate a fragrant, heavy-bodied coffee with a distinct dark chocolatey aftertaste.

See those bottles in the background? They are actually sugar syrup! Love these little thoughts that are put in to surprise guests.

If you are feeling peckish, know that a handful of bite-size grubs such as Muffin Of The Day (S$4.50) and Plain Croissant (S$3.50) are up for grabs at The Coffee Belt too.

We are beyond thrilled that excellent Australian-standard coffees are finally emerging in deluxe hotels. Hopefully in time to come, other hotels will soon follow suit!

But for now, The Coffee Belt will be our frequent haunt. We love the quietness and simplicity of the space, and it sure is a refreshing change from the busy coffee houses in town and in the neighbourhoods!

The Coffee Belt
Lobby Level
Park Hotel Alexandra
323 Alexandra Road
Singapore 159972
Tel: +65 6828 8888
Daily: 7am – 8pm
Nearest Station: Queenstown / Redhill