As more and more cafés pop up across our sunny island, the café scene in the North has surprisingly grown quite a bit through the recent years. From bakeries, burger joints, ice cream and waffle parlours to picturesque cafés, cafe-hopping is equally satisfying—minus the hassle of traveling to town, if you stay in the North.

Everyone talks about the “Stranger Things in Yishun” but guys, it is actually still a pretty peaceful neighbourhood with much to offer!

Whether you are on an adventure to hunt down good food or simply seeking solace with a good cup of coffee, here are some of our picks on 31 Cafes In The North Of Singapore You Must Visit.

Photo Credit: Baker’s Brew Studio

BAKER’S BREW STUDIO

Nestled amongst a cluster of eateries opposite Sembawang Shopping Centre, Baker’s Brew Studio is a baking studio cum café concept. If you are into sweet treats, try the Earl Grey Lavender (S$8.80), Salted Caramel Chocolate (S$8.80).

Baker’s Brew Studio
No. 6 Jalan Tampang
Singapore 758950
Tel: +65 6635 7166
Tue to Sun: 11am – 10pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Sembawang

BURGERUP EXPRESS

BurgerUp Express is a burger joint where dining is intended to be indulged on the go without compromising on the taste. Dive into an exhaustive selection of burger sliders and an array of delicious sides such as Chicken Nuggets and Breaded Mushrooms.

BurgerUp Express
930 Yishun Avenue 2
Northpoint City
South Wing #B2-113
Singapore 769098
Tel: +65 6570 0203
Daily: 10.30am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Yishun

CANOPY GARDEN DINING & BAR
If you are looking for a place to chill out while enjoying some late-night drinks in the midst of lush greenery, then this would be it. Do try out their Crabmeat Aglio Olio (S$19) – the pasta is tossed with fresh crabmeat and garlic before it is topped off with corianders and spring onions.

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

Canopy Garden Dining & Bar
1382 Ang Mo Kio Ave 1
Singapore 569931
Tel: +65 9113 4666
Mon to Thurs: 9am – 10.30pm
Fri and Eve of PH: 9am – 11pm
Sat and Sun: 8am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Bishan

Photo Credit: seahlc

CHEVAL CAFÉ BAR BISTRO

Established in 2009, Cheval Café Bar Bistro offers diners a casual and relaxing atmosphere, far from the hustle and bustle of central Singapore. Set against lush greenery, you will be treated to superb European cuisine and spectacular sights of horse-riding activities.

The bistro also has live music, a pool table and darts if you are looking to have a night of casual fun and games with friends.

Cheval Café Bar Bistro
1 Equestrian Walk
Singapore Turf Club Riding Centre
Singapore 737863
Tel: +65 6269 0918
Sun to Thurs: 10am – 12am
Fri: 10am – 3am
Sat: 10am – 2am
Nearest Station: Marsiling/ Kranji

Photo Credit: Citrus By The Pool

CITRUS BY THE POOL

Located in between Woodlands and Marsiling MRT Stations, Citrus By The Pool is a Halal-certified cafe situated within the premises of Woodlands Swimming Complex. The retro-themed bistro prides itself on its wide selection of Western and Asian fusion food at affordable prices.

The best part? Everything is set at a nett price with no service charge.

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Citrus By The Pool
3 Woodlands Street 13
Woodlands Swimming Complex
Singapore 738600
Tel: +65 6366 6581
Mon to Fri: 11am – 11pm
Sat and Sun: 9am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Woodlands

COMMON CHEFS CAFE & BAKERY

Common Chefs Café & Bakery is an exception and it will be a good enough reason for you to make a trip down to this Northern part of Singapore. A café plus bakery, Common Chefs Café & Bakery offers a wide spread of Western dishes, drinks, delightful desserts at affordable prices.

8 Jalan Legundi, #01-13,
Singapore 759274
Tel: +65 6659 1208
Tue to Fri: 12pm – 10pm
Sat & Sun: 11.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Sembawang / Yishun

DOUBLE SCOOPS

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

Double Scoops
Block 226A Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1
#01-627 Singapore 561226
Tel: +65 6452 0208
Sun to Wed: 12pm – 10pm
Fri and Sat: 12pm – 11pm
(Closed on Thursdays)
Nearest Station: Ang Mo Kio

DOUGHWORY BAKERY

Known for their crispy made-to-order buttermilk waffles, Doughwory Bakery offers pocket-friendly bakes like pies, puff pastries and cakes. Pair the waffles with a scoop of salted caramel ice cream for that perfect sweet-savoury combination.

Doughwory Bakery
Blk 504 Yishun Street 51 #01-03
Singapore 760504
Tel: +65 6425 5028
Daily: 8am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Yishun

EATZI GOURMET BISTRO

Located in SAFRA Yishun, Eatzi Gourmet Bistro is a Halal-certified bistro by popular restaurant chain Jack’s Place. Diners can feast on a myriad of value-for-money Asian fusion and Western cuisines in a cheery and cosy environment.

The bistro offers daily Executive Lunch Deals with prices starting from S$13.80++.

Eatzi Gourmet Bistro
60 Yishun Ave 4 #01-V2
SAFRA Yishun
Singapore 769027
Tel: +65 6852 8270
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Yishun

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FACTORY CAFÉ

Factory Cafe is a two-storey café that sits within the industrial enclave of Admiralty. Besides serving a menu of local flavours, the rustic café offers a peaceful environment and complimentary wifi that makes it an ideal place to get some work done. Be sure to try their Raspberry Lychee Cake (S$7) if you are up for a sweet treat.

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Factory Café
8B Admiralty St
#01-10 Singapore 757440
Tel: +65 6266 3088
Mon to Fri: 9am – 5pm
Sat: 10am – 2pm
Closed on Sundays
Nearest Station: Admiralty MRT

FART TARTZ

Following the success of the other outlets in Chinatown and Singapore Expo, fArt tArtz is a garden-themed café that has opened in Yishun. The cafe is known for their signature fusion style pasta-in-a-jar and no-bake cakes.

Aside from these Instagram-worthy delights, they also offer light bites, pastas, burgers and many other desserts.

Fart Tartz
18 Yishun Avenue 9 #01-02
Singapore 768897
Tel: +65 6252 0280
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 10pm
Sat and Sun: 10.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Yishun

FAT PAPA’S BURGERS & SHAKES

Halal-certified Fat Papa’s Burgers & Shakes is the place to visit if you ever find yourself craving for some juicy burgers. Besides a wide selection of specialty burgers, pasta, finger food and sweet treats, you can also customise your very own burger.

Fat Papa’s Burgers & Shakes
930 Yishun Avenue 2
Northpoint City
South Wing #01-150
Singapore 7690981
Daily: 11.30am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Yishun

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FO.H CAFÉ

FO.H (Forever Happy) Café is a humble hole-in-the-wall café that aims to serve excellent coffee in the Woodlands district. Brewed with a Carmelo Blend from Allpress Espresso in Australia, you can expect medium roast coffee with a lively acidity that is not as sharp as your usual black coffee.

The food menu there is concise so expect only light bites such as quiche, croissants and a small selection of cakes.

FO.H Café
30 Woodlands Avenue 1
#01-18 The Woodgrove
Singapore 739065
Tel: +65 8642 0988
Mon to Fri: 9am – 7pm
Sat and Sun: 9am – 8pm
Nearest Station: Marsiling

GRUB

At Grub, diners will be able to feast on hearty wholesome food in a casual, family-friendly setting while being surrounded by 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 is perfect for gorgeous photos.

Dishes to try are the Mentaiko Fries (S$9.50) and their GRUB cheeseburger (S$14.80).

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Grub
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 – 10.30pm
Nearest MRT: Bishan

GRIN AFFAIR

Known for their cakes in a jar, Grin Affair impresses with their Soy Meringue Waffles made with healthier ingredients such as soy milk, whipped egg whites and canola oil. Sink you teeth in a crispy pretzel-like waffle with hints of egg white and soy flavours.

Grin Affair
Blk 505D, Bishan St 11
#01-408 Singapore 570505
Tel: +65 8222 2678
Mon to Fri: 2pm – 10pm
Sat and Sun: 2pm – 12am
Nearest Station: Bishan

HOLY COW CREAMERY

Located in the quieter side of Yishun, Holy Cow Creamery is the place to visit if you ever need a waffle-and-ice-cream fix. Serving rich and creamy handcrafted ice cream, you can pair it with crispy waffles or a cup of aromatic coffee for a refreshing combination.

Holy Cow Creamery
292 Yishun Street 22 #01-291
Singapore 760292
Sun to Thurs: 11.30am – 10pm
Fri and Sat: 11.30am – 11pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Yishun

POISON IVY BISTRO

Why not escape the city for once and dine in the beautiful Kranji countryside? With a farm-to-table menu offering, Poison Ivy Bistro whips up delicious healthy dishes that is well liked by children and adults alike.

You can find favourites such as the Nasi Lemak Platter, seasonal farm-to-table specialities, handmade desserts and farm fresh brews.

Poison Ivy Bistro
100 Neo Tiew Rd
Singapore 719026
Tel: +65 6898 2013
Wed to Fri and Public Holidays: 8am – 6.30pm
(Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays)
Nearest Station: Kranji

PRODIGAL ROASTERS

Tucked away in the heartlands of Yio Chu Kang, Prodigal Roasters is an independent speciality 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 station.

Prodigial Roasters
Blk 625 Ang Mo Kio Ave 9
#01-112
Singapore 560625
Tel: +65 9450 0484
Mon to Fri: 12pm – 10pm
Sat and Sun: 9am – 5pm
Closed on Wednesdays
Nearest Station: Yio Chu Kang

QUENCH! BISTRO & BAR

Just a 10-minute walk from Khatib MRT, Quench! Bistro & Bar is one of those places to visit when you need a short getaway from the crowd. Nestled in ORTO, the bistro faces both the prawning ponds and the main fishing ponds, so you can expect to be immersed in laid-back “kampong” vibes.

Quench! Bistro & Bar
81 Lorong Chencharu
ORTO #01-10
Singapore 769198
Tel: +65 6257 3657
Mon to Fri: 11am – 3am
Sat and Sun: 9am – 3am
Nearest Station: Khatib

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RABBIT OWL DEPOT

Taking over the premises of the now-defunct Two Plus One Creamery, Rabbit Owl Depot at The Woodgrove is the company’s second initiative after the original outlet at North Bridge Road.

The heartland cafe serves ice cream as well as their signature Snowflake Waffles and a variety of toppings.

Rabbit Owl Depot
30 Woodlands Ave 1
#01-01 The Woodgrove
Singapore 739065
Tel: +65 6336 4075
Mon to Fri: 1pm – 12am
Sat and Sun: 12pm – 12am
Nearest Station: Marsiling

SAN GLOO

Calling all fans of Korean shaved ice dessert, Bingsu—your next cafe stop in Yishun should be San Gloo. With 26 different flavours and prices starting from as low as S$4.90, you can easily satisfy your bingsu craving without breaking the bank.

San Gloo
18 Yishun Avenue 9
Junction 9 #02-41
Singapore 768897
Tel: +65 8198 1848
Daily: 12pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Yishun

SCHOOL CAFÉ

School Café is where you should visit if you are looking for a quick lunch or a sweet fix. With a decent selection of soft serve ice cream and 20 toppings to choose from, you can customise your own waffle or pancake right down to the batter mix and toppings.

Besides that, the humble café also offers savoury dishes such as Beef Bolognese (S$7.90) and Curly Fries (S$2).

School Café
729 Yishun Street 71 #01-107
Singapore 760729
Tel: +65 9180 1109
Daily: 12pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Yishun

SOEK SENG 1954 BICYCLE CAFE

Soek Seng 1954 Bicycle Cafe is a hidden cafe that is situated far away from the hustle and bustle of the city. We suggest visiting in the evening to catch a breath-taking view of the sunset while enjoying delicious comfort food such as Fish & Chips (S$11.80) and Ayam Panggang (S$10.80).

Soek Seng 1954 Bicycle Cafe
80 Seletar Aerospace View
#01-01 Maj Aviation Building
Singapore 797563
Tel: +65 6659 6124
Tue to Sun: 10am – 10pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Punggol

THE DAILY SCOOP

Established in 2004, The Daily Scoop started out as a small ice cream parlour in Clementi Arcade, and it currently has three outlets scattered across Singapore.

The smooth Kaya Ice Cream (S$3.50) at The Daily Scoop tickled our taste buds and left quite an impression. Other unique flavours include Chilli Choc and Passion Pinada which is made with three tropical fruits—Pineapple, Passionfruit, and Mango.

The Daily Scoop
#01-05 Sembawang Cottage
Singapore 758382
Tel: +65 6754 1233
Mon to Thu: 11am – 10pm
Fri and Sat: 11am – 10.30pm
Sun: 2pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Yishun

THUS COFFEE

A fairly new addition to the Sembawang Hills Estate neighbourhood, Thus Coffee is a chic cafe that offers stellar grain bowls, pasta, brunch, hearty stews and coffee. Coffee lovers will be interested to know that the coffee beans at Thus Coffee are freshly roasted in-house.

The Hearty Chicken Stew (S$16) deserves a special mention; this lovely bowl comes with herbed potatoes and succulent chicken in a thick, savoury stew.

Thus Coffee
4 Jalan Kuras
Singapore 577723
Tel: +65 8411 7565
(Closed on Mondays)
Tue to Sun: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Ang Mo Kio

TWENTY GRAMMES

Essentially a dessert cafe and ice cream parlour, Twenty Grammes specialises in waffles and ice cream.

If you are not a fan of chocolates, try The Sassy Fellow (S$12.90). This waffle features slices of fresh bananas cooked inside the waffle, topped with more bananas, walnuts for an added crunch, drizzled with maple syrup and a huge scoop of Vanilla or Honey-Scotch Ice Cream.

Twenty Grammes
529 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10 #01-2353
Singapore 560529
Tell: +65 6816 1916
Sun to Thu: 12pm – 10pm
Fri and Sat: 12pm – 1am
Nearest Station: Ang Mo Kio

WHEELER’S ESTATE

Brought to you by the same folks behind Wheeler’s Yard, Wheeler’s Estate is housed in an impressive heritage building.

Filled with rustic vibes, the Alfresco Café by The Lawn is where you can relax. Otherwise, head to the Grill House and watch the chefs grill some meats and burgers. If you are up for European cuisine, The Verandah has a few signature dishes that will impress you.

Wheeler’s Estate
2 Park Lane Singapore
Singapore 798386
Tel: +65 6262 0001
Alfresco Cafe By The Lawn
Tue to Thurs: 3pm – 11pm
Fri: 3pm – 12am
Sat: 9am – 12am
Sun: 9am – 11pm
The Verandah
Tue to Thurs: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 11pm
Fri: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 12am
Sat: 9am – 3pm, 6pm – 12am
Sun: 9am – 3pm, 6pm – 11pm
Closed on Mondays
Nearest Station: Punggol

WILDSEED CAFE AND BAR

Searching for respite away from the crowd? Wildseed Café & Bar would be your best bet. Sharing a space with other F&B establishments in The Oval at Seletar Aerospace Park, this garden themed café whips up hearty dishes during the day and transforms into a casual bar in the evening.

On Fridays through Sundays, diners are serenaded with live acoustic music while sipping on some garden-inspired cocktails.

Wildseed Cafe and Bar
3 Park Lane
Singapore 798387
Tel: +65 6262 1063
Wildseed Café
Daily: 9am – 5pm
Wildseed Bar
Sun to Thurs: 5pm – 11pm
Fri, Sat and Eve of PH: 5pm – 1am
Nearest Station: Punggol

WIMI ICE CREAM

Wimi Ice Cream offers refreshing coconut ice cream that tastes identical to the ones you can find in Chatuchak Weekend Market in Bangkok. For S$4.90, you can get a scoop of coconut ice cream on a halved husk with three toppings of your choice. The toppings range from fresh pomegranate to taro and Thai red ruby.

Wimi Ice Cream
18 Yishun Avenue 9
Junction 9 #02-58
Singapore 768897
Tel: +65 8183 1167
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Yishun

WORKBENCH BISTRO

This industrial-themed cafe at Ang Mo Kio whips up affordable cafe fares priced below S$20, such as their Crab Meat Linguine (S$15.90) and crowd favourite Egg Lava Beef Burger (S$16.90). The cafe is also known for their array of ice creams flavours that are bound to leave you spoilt for choice.

Workbench Bistro
Blk 332, Ang Mo Kio Ave 1
#01-1881 Singapore 560332
Tel: +65 6452 0810
Mon to Fri: 12pm – 10pm
Sat: 10 – 11pm
Sun: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Ang Mo Kio

YAHAVA KOFFEEWORKS

Specialising in coffee, Yahava Koffeeworks is on a mission to travel the world in search of the finest specialty coffee and amazing Arabica coffees. The cosy café also offers a humble selection of pastries to go with your beverage.

Free koffee tasting sessions are also available for you so patrons get to customise their very own coffee.

Yahava Koffeeworks
4 Jln Gelenggang
Singapore 578188
Tel: +65 6554 7080
Daily: 9am – 6pm
Nearest Station: Yio Chu Kang

Read: The ultimate guide to cafes in the West of Singapore.

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The Upper Thomson enclave is regarded by many as a foodie’s haven; you’d never go hungry there.

With so many food options to choose from and quite a number of eateries that open late into the night, you will never be short of options at any time of the day. From local delights to slightly more posh nosh and a smorgasbord of cafes and ice cream parlours, Upper Thomson is easily one of our favourite neighbourhoods to stuff ourselves silly at.

The food scene here is rather dynamic with eateries opening and closing as the months go by. If you are unsure of where to start, here is our comprehensive guide to 29 food places in Upper Thomson.

ALL THE BATTER

Weekends just got “all the batter” (all the better) with their exclusive Avocado Dessert Menu featuring highlights such as avocado cakes, smoothies and Avocado Milk Balls! Before you rush down to All The Batter at Jasmine Road—off Upper Thomson road—do note that it is open only during the weekends.

17 Jasmine Road
Adelphi Park
Singapore 576585
Tel: +65 8510 6313
Sat & Sun: 11am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Marymount

AUNTIE KIM’S KOREAN RESTAURANT

One of the longest standing Korean restaurants in the neighbourhood, Auntie Kim’s sees a relatively large pool of regular clientele who constantly return for its delicious Korean fare.

Although a tad pricey, what you can expect from this humble establishment is a wide array of comforting stews, soups and even barbecue options that are just perfect for cold, rainy days.

265 Upper Thomson Rd
Singapore 574392
Tel: +65 6452 2112
Daily: 11.30am – 3pm, 5pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Marymount

BAKER’S BREW STUDIO

Baker’s Brew Studio is a sanctuary for the baking enthusiasts in Singapore. Looking for a birthday cake? Look no further! Baker’s Brew is Singapore’s leading cake specialist.

Choose from their wide selection of artisanal bakes and if you are feeling adventurous enough, sign up for one of their baking classes too!

246H Upper Thomson Road
Singapore 574370
Tel: +65 6493 2246
(Closed on Mondays)
Tue to Sun: 11am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Marymount

BAN LEONG WAH HOE SEAFOOD

Ban Leong Wah Hoe Seafood is packed with hungry diners daily and its slight inaccessibility is clearly not a deterrent as foodies would travel all the way there just to satisfy their seafood and zi char cravings.

Besides their famous chilli crabs and black pepper crabs, Ban Leong Wah Hoe is also renowned for their mouthwatering zi char. They have the best Har Cheong Gai (prawn paste chicken wings) in Singapore.

122/124 Casuarina Road
Singapore 579510
Tel: +65 6455 2824
Mon to Thu: 11am – 2.30pm, 5pm – 11pm
Fri to Sun: 11am – 2.30pm, 5pm – 12am
Nearest Station: Yio Chu Kang

BROWNICE ITALIAN VEGAN ICE CREAM & KITCHEN

Brownice is a restaurant and ice cream parlour that promises 100% vegan food, making it quite a rare find in Singapore.

As much as sceptics will go on about how vegan ice cream is not an ‘authentic’ dessert, we beg to differ. Their ice cream still packs the rich and creamy qualities of any typical ice cream.

8 Sin Ming Road, #01-03
Sin Ming Centre,
Singapore 575628
Tel: +65 6456 6431
Sun to Thu: 12pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Marymount

CASUARINA CURRY

Casuarina Curry is hugely popular among the morning breakfast crowd for several good reasons. For one, they manage to nail the basics every time, whipping up crispy roti prata accompanied with a hearty fish or mutton curry.

Their ability to keep prices relatively low—considering how large their portion sizes are—is another reason why this humble prata shop has managed to retain a loyal customer base after all this time.

136 & 138 Casuarina Road
Tel: +65 6455 9093
Daily: 7am – 12am
Nearest Station: Yio Chu Kang

COLUMBUS COFFEE CO.

Situated amidst the hustle and bustle of Upper Thomson Road is a brand new addition to Singapore’s cafe scene—Columbus Coffee Co.

Managed by the same people behind Atlas Coffeehouse and Lunar Coffee Brewers, Columbus Coffee Co. is a stylish new brunch concept that delivers a straightforward menu with exceptional yet not overly-pretentious dishes and a curated selection of coffee brews. Coffee aficionados may be interested to know that the coffee beans are roasted by Two Degrees North Coffee Co.

220 Upper Thomson Road
Singapore 574352
Tel: +65 6253 6024
Daily: 9am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Marymount

DAAWAT TANDOORI

If you ever find yourself craving for a solid tandoori or even some North Indian sweets, Daawat Tandoori is the place you go to. Their kitchen is formed by a team of professional chefs from India so you can bet that their food is as authentic as it can get.

Some of the must-haves include their butter chicken as well as their assorted naan and tandoori meat offerings. For dessert, consider the gulab jamun, a milk-based dessert that swims in a rose flavoured sugar syrup.

207 Upper Thomson Rd
Singapore 574346
Tel: +65 6822 3716
Daily: 11am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Marymount

EDWIN & COOKS

Run by a team of experienced chefs from a multitude of culinary backgrounds, Edwin & Cooks started off as a kitchen and storage space for private chef services for parties and events and has since opened up their own bistro.

Some must-try items include the Sloppy Joes Dog (S$12) as well as the oh-so-sinful Chicken Burger (S$16) that features a crispy fried chicken thigh, generously slathered with their homemade buffalo wing and cheddar cheese sauce.

11 Sin Ming Road, #01-13
Thomson V Two
Singapore 575629
(Closed on Mondays)
Sun to Thu: 11am – 11pm
Fri: 11am – 12am
Nearest Station: Marymount

FATBOY’S THE BURGER BAR

At Fat Boy’s, it’s either go fat or go home.

The massiveness of their burgers is what makes this burger joint most attractive. Indulge in the sinful Fat Bastard (S$19.80); double beef patties, extra thick bacon, cheesy cheddar and a fried egg in between the fluffy sesame buns, or challenge the chef’s creation with the ‘Build Your Own Burger’ option.

187 Upper Thomson Road
Tel: +65 6252 8780
Mon to Thu: 4pm – 12am
Fri to Sun: 12pm – 12am
Nearest Station: Marymount

HABITAT COFFEE

Habitat Coffee needs no further introduction. It is easily the most popular cafe along the Upper Thomson stretch. While Habitat’s food remains subjective to those with discerning palates, it certainly serves one of the better coffees in Singapore. They are passionate about bringing different coffee blends of varying origins and each dine-in coffee is complemented with a caramel biscuit.

223 Upper Thomson Road
Tel: +65 6456 2567
(Closed on Mondays)
Tue to Sun: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Marymount

LITTLE PART 1 CAFÉ

Little Part 1 Café is an indie cafe tucked away on the obscure Jasmine Road, situated among big bungalows off the main road. In a nutshell, they serve up comfort food from chicken and waffles to buffalo wings and decent coffee.

Beer aficionados get excited because they also house some rare Trappist beers from Belgium.

15 Jasmine Rd
Singapore 576584
Tel: +65 6451 7553
(Closed on Mondays)
Tue to Thu: 12pm – 3pm, 5.30pm – 10pm
Fri: 12pm – 3pm, 5.30pm – 12am
Sat: 12pm – 12am
Sun: 12pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Marymount

MANEKO JAPANESE RESTAURANT

New to the bustling food enclave, taking over what used to be Nunsongyee Koran Dessert Cafe, Maneko Japanese Restaurant is a cosy, 30-seater eatery that serves quick, fuss-free Japanese delights ranging from sashimi, sushi, donburi, soba, udon and a huge selection of sides.

227 Upper Thomson Road
Singapore 574359
Tel: +65 6909 5401
Daily: 11am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Marymount

MENG’S KITCHEN

Meng’s Kitchen is opened till 4.30am daily and 99% of its customers are there for their heavenly bak chor mee (minced pork noodles).

Despite the abundance of bak chor mee options all over Singapore, our love for Meng’s Bak Chor Mee remains loyal and sturdy.

246B Upper Thomson Rd
Singapore 574370
Tel: +65 6455 4890
Mon to Sat: 9.30am – 4.30am
Sun: 9.30am – 12am
Nearest Station: Marymount

ONE MAN COFFEE

One Man Coffee is a speciality coffee concept that focuses on the art of the espresso. They share the premise with French eatery, Garçons, which operates in the evening once the humble coffee shop closes. As stunning as their humble brews and latte art are, we absolutely love their food as well.

Their Gashaus Eggs and Berries French Toast is a crowd favourite and just what you’d need for that weekend brunch.

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

PACAMARA BOUTIQUE COFFEE ROASTERS

This coffee shop that sits on the edge of the Upper Thomson stretch has a menu of salads and brunch items, wonderful coffee and a variety of hipster bottled drinks as well.

Their truffle fries are by far one of the best we have ever had and makes an excellent side item. Other stellar dishes to consider include their Chicken Mushroom Mac & Cheese (S$17.50), Slow Cooked Ox Cheek (S$24) as well as their Blueberry Pancakes (S$17.50).

185 Upper Thomson Road
Singapore 574333
Daily: 9am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Marymount

PARKER KOREAN RESTAURANT

Parker boasts a homey, no-frills vibe that is great for family dinners. Compared to Auntie Kim’s, this Korean eatery is more affordable. While it looks unassuming, do not let its dodgy exterior intimidate you.

They serve up a massive variety of yummy Korean dishes and stews that ooze comfort especially during cold days.

209 Upper Thomson Rd
Singapore 574347
Tel: +65 6251 2606
Daily: 11am – 3.30pm, 5pm – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Marymount

PASTA J

What initially began as a hawker stall that used to focus on a small variety of dishes and their signature bottled pesto is now a full-service restaurant where you can find excellent pasta and unconventional dishes such as Ultimate Kaya Toast and Western-inspired dumplings.

Dogs are allowed on the premises in the restaurant (although they do not have a menu for your furballs) so feel free to bring your four-legged pals along as well.

205 Upper Thomson Road
Singapore 574345
Tel: +65 9004 1800
Daily: 12pm – 12am
Nearest Station: Marymount

PEPERONI PIZZERIA @ THOMSON

At Peperoni Pizzeria, all their pies are cooked traditionally in a wood-fired oven and topped generously with fresh ingredients and this is no different at their Upper Thomson outlet.

From the classic pancetta that features cured bacon, sliced tomatoes and an egg to their newer chilli crab pizza, there is bound to be something fit for your palate.

267 Upper Thomson Road
Singapore 574394
Tel: +65 6509 1575
Mon to Sat: 12pm – 11pm
Sun: 11am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Marymount

PHO VIET

A relatively new addition to the slew of cafes and eateries in Upper Thomson, this humble Vietnamese eatery—situated along the same stretch where Maneko Japanese Restaurant and One Man Coffee are located at—serves up hearty bowls of pho as well as a variety of rice dishes. Though not the best we’ve tasted, they are the only Vietnamese joint in the whole of Upper Thomson.

215M Upper Thomson Road
Tel: +65 8518 0090
Daily: 11am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Marymount

SCISSOR CUT CURRY RICE

For rustic and affordable grub that spells hearty but isn’t something fit for the ‘gram’, Scissor-Cut Curry Rice is the place to go.

Choose from their wide selection of ingredients and watch as the cook cuts them up into all sorts of odd shapes and sizes. The finale comes when the thick curry is ladled over to give you what is probably the most soul-satisfying meal you will ever have.

244p Upper Thomson Rd
Singapore 574369
Daily: 11am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Marymount

OMOTÉ

Popular chirashi don eatery in Thomson Plaza, the humble Japanese joint had recently moved into a much bigger space on level 2, adopting its new name, Omoté. Their awesome value-for-money Bara Chirashi Don is a must-try. But do not be fooled by its unbelievably affordable price tag because what you get are insanely thick cubes of fish and a generous amount of Japanese rice.

No doubt the queues might be off-putting, but we assure you it is definitely worth the wait!

#01-22/30, 301 Upper Thomson Road
Singapore 574408
Tel: +65 9450 1020
(Closed on Tuesdays)
Mon to Sun: 11.45am – 2.15pm, 5.45pm – 9.15pm
Nearest Station: Marymount

THRIVE

New to Upper Thomson Road’s cluster of vibrant cafes and eateries is Thrive, a new boho-themed cafe that specialises in artisanal coffee, loaded healthy toasts and acai bowls—or should we say cups. They are a joint collaboration between Boxgreen and An Acai Affair and the very first one to set up shop.

215B Upper Thomson Road,
Singapore 574349
Tel: +65 9688 9211
Sun to Thu: 11.30am – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 11.30am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Marymount

THE ROTI PRATA HOUSE

One of the best crispy roti prata according can be found right in The Roti Prata House. The pratas here strike a perfect balance between crispy and fluffy which we absolutely adore.

Sweet pratas such as kaya pratas and strawberry pratas are also available. Other mains include nasi briyani and mee goreng in endless variations. The Roti Prata house opens till as late as 4am on Fridays and Saturday,s which makes it an ideal supper place.

246 Upper Thomson Rd
Singapore 574370
Sun to Thu: 7am – 2am
Fri & Sat: 7am – 4am
Nearest Station: Marymount

THUS COFFEE

Nestled in the Sembawang Hills Estate neighbourhood is Thus Coffee, a chic cafe that offers stellar grain bowls, pasta, brunch, hearty stews and coffee.

Not only that, coffee aficionados can take pleasure in knowing that their coffee beans are freshly roasted in-house—something often overlooked at many cafes in Singapore.

Thus Coffee
4 Jalan Kuras
Singapore 577723
Tel: +65 8411 7565
(Closed on Mondays)
Tue to Sun: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Ang Mo Kio

TOMOE JAPANESE CUISINE

From their early beginnings in 1990, Tomoe Japanese Cuisine is a cosy eatery that has a menu of bento sets, udon and sashimi.

They may not possess anything unique but what you can definitely bank on is decent Japanese food when you do not want to be part of the queues for Japanese restaurants in town.

263 Upper Thomson Road, #01-01
Singapore 574390
Tel: +65 6732 7522
Daily: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Marymount

TUK WAN KITCHEN

Known for dishing out tasty Thai dishes with a slight local twist, it didn’t take long for Tuk Wan Kitchen to gain immense popularity among the residents of Upper Thomson.

Evenings often see a full house and just looking at their stellar line-up of tasty dishes from their deep-fried barramundi with a Thai-style sambal to their pimped up mango sticky rice, we can see why.

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10 Jalan Leban
Singapore 577551
Tel: +65 6748 9909
Daily: 12pm – 3pm, 5pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Yio Chu Kang

WILDER MANN GERMAN RESTAURANT BAR

Set in a quaint stretch of old shophouses along Upper Thomson Road, Wilder Mann has been decorated to reproduce a unique German atmosphere, where you and your friends can have a solid time over beers and good old German food.

Fridays and Saturdays are pork knuckle days so be sure to snag those bad boys quick before they run out.

906 Upper Thomson Rd
Singapore 787110
Tel: +65 9879 9544
Mon to Fri: 6pm – 11.45pm
Sat: 6pm – 1am
Sun: 6pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Yio Chu Kang

WORD CAFE

Word Cafe is a Muslim-owned cafe that exudes hipster-esque vibes. They are also very popular for their rainbow bagels.

But aside from being pretty to look at, they are also used in a variety of tasty burgers. Their Handsome Burg (S$20) is an absolute show stopper.

906 Upper Thomson Rd
Singapore 787110
Tel: +65 9742 9224
(Closed on Mondays)
Sun to Thu: 12pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Yio Chu Kang

WONG CHIEW EATING HOUSE

Despite being around for over a decade now, this humble corner coffee shop hasn’t gotten much limelight, but trust us when we say that these folks are worth a visit. Opened 24-hours a day, they dish out anything from roast meat, various rice and noodle dishes, dim sum as well as their signature Kampung Chicken.

19 Sembawang Road
Singapore 779075
Tel: +65  6456 6838
Nearest Station: Khatib/ Yio Chu Kang

Nestled within the Sembawang Hills Estate neighbourhood, and the newest addition to the Upper Thomson enclave is Thus Coffee, a chic cafe that offers stellar grain bowls, pasta, brunch, hearty stews and coffee

Not only that, coffee aficionados can take pleasure in knowing that their coffee beans are freshly roasted in-house—something often overlooked at many cafes in Singapore.

Whether its superb coffee, a stellar array of brunch-style eats or simply just a place to escape the midday heat, the newly opened Thus Coffee at Upper Thomson is no doubt a worthwhile spot to check out should you happen to find yourself wandering around the area.

Decked out in weathered grey walls and simple furniture, this humble coffee joint exudes a rather relaxed and laid-back vibe that is just perfect for lounging or catching up on work. There is also a communal dining table that caters for larger groups.

Their food offerings typically revolve around your usual cafe fare with the exception of their Hearty Chicken Stew and Wagyu Beef Grain Bowl. Besides the usual coffee, tea and fresh fruit juice selection, Thus coffee also serves Argentian wine at only S$40 a bottle.

The Hearty Chicken Stew (S$16) starts off with a standard mirepoix—basically, a fancy French term to mean carrots, onions and celery—which gives the stew its savoury and mildly sweet base and is thickened with cream for that hearty quality. Tender, herbed potatoes are also added to give the dish texture and a heightened boost of flavour.

The tender and succulent chicken comes with toasted multigrain bread and a wedge of lime—which we thought was a wonderful touch to the dish as the sharp tang really helped to cut through the richness of the stew.

Humbly roasted in-house by the good folks at Thus Coffee, the standard Latte (S$5) went well above your usual cuppa. The initial whiff boasted deep, chocolatey notes while the first sip was earthy and crisp.

We may not be coffee experts, but we know a decent cuppa when we’ve had one—and this was definitely one of them.

Thus Coffee
4 Jalan Kuras
Singapore 577723
Tel: +65 8411 7565
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Ang Mo Kio