The Best Cafes in Singapore
Get inspired with The Asia Collective’s latest foodie travel guide revealing the Best Cafes in Singapore!
The demand for premium breakfast/brunch and artisanal coffee is being met by the best in Singapore’s cafe business. From specialty coffee and hearty breakfasts in Tiong Bahru, the best avo smash and power-packed smoothies in Dempsey Hill, house bean blends and exceptional brunch dishes in River Valley, a bit of everything in the CBD and Downtown, and the best weekend brunch spots in the city (and beyond), we have your taste buds covered with our guide to Singapore’s Best Cafes.
Read on to explore Singapore’s hip cafes and stylish all-day brunch institutions as featured in The Asia Collective’s latest guide to the Best Cafes in Singapore!
BEST CAFES IN TIONG BAHRU & TANJONG PAGAR
FORTY HANDS TIONG BAHRU
Address: 78 Yong Siak Street, #01-12, Singapore 163078
Contact: +65 6225 8545
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 7am – 7pm | Sat/Sun 7.30am – 7pm
Instagram: @40handscoffee
Forty Hands, once at the forefront of the Tiong Bahru hipster revolution with its new wave of coffee and delicious specialty roasts, has now matured into the trendy hood’s most popular breakfast destination.
The Tiong Bahru hotspot’s name is a homage to the 40 hands the coffee beans pass through on their way to your cup; a champion for specialty coffee with the aim of making it accessible to all. Located between beautiful heritage houses, Forty Hands is a must-visit neighbourhood cafe for a caffeine revive on trendy Yong Siak Street.
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PLAIN VANILLA TIONG BAHRU
Address: 1D Yong Siak Street, Singapore 168641
Contact: +65 8363 7614
Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 8am – 7pm | Sun 9am – 6pm
Instagram: @pvbakery
Famous for producing the most delicious baked-goods, Plain Vanilla Bakery on trendy Yong Siak Street is simplistic but charming with big wooden sharing tables and old school bikes framing the entrance. Honouring timeless recipes, all goods are baked in-house and to perfection using only the freshest ingredients.
Indulge in hearty classics with a selection of savoury offerings, think soups, pastas and grilled deli sandwiches. For a sweet treat, take one of their cupcakes to go – we recommend the Red Velvet! Don’t forget to Instagram a photo by their iconic swing on the way out – and if you’re in the Telok Ayer neighbourhood, visit their fourth and newest outlet at Telok Ayer for the same tasty goodness.
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THE LOKAL
Address: 136 Neil Road, Singapore 088865
Contact: +65 6423 9918
Opening Hours: Mon/Tue 8am – 4pm | Wed – Fri 8am – 10pm | Sat 9am – 10pm | Sun 9am – 4pm
Instagram: @thelokalsingapore
Situated on the edge of Chinatown, this homely yet modern-style restaurant will quickly turn into your local go-to spot. Focused on serving Australian classics with a twist, The Lokal experiments with a variety of home-made delicacies producing food that is honest, delicious, and memorable.
For a hearty brunch to fuel your day, order The Lokal Ricotta – home-made ricotta, smashed avo, pomelo and almonds served on toasted sourdough. If it’s dinner you’re after, this cozy space is perfect for casual cocktails and intimate get-togethers, with the German head chef serving up comfort food such as Tasmanian Grass Fed Steak Frites, Catch of the Day and Grilled Pork Chop.
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BEST CAFES IN DEMPSEY HILL
CARROTSTICKS & CRAVINGS
Address: 75E Loewen Road, Singapore 248845
Contact: [email protected]
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri, 8 am – 3 pm, Sat-Sun, 8am – 4pm
Instagram: @carrotsticksandcravings
Welcome to Carrotsticks & Cravings, Singapore’s healthy yet deliciously satisfying oasis, situated amongst stunning century old trees in Dempsey Hill. The gorgeous stand-alone cafe and cooking school uses healthy and quality ingredients, plating up some of the best smashed avo in Singapore.
Indulge in scrumptious plates that are almost too pretty to eat, try the Organic Acai Berry Bowl topped with berry or peanut butter granola, or the Green Falafel Bowl. The focus of Carrotsticks & Cravings is balanced eating and home-style cooking with a delightful merge of superfood dishes and decadent sweet treats. Enjoy riverfront dining at their second location in lively Robertson Quay.
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JONES THE GROCER
Address: 9 Dempsey Road, Singapore 247697
Contact: +65 6476 1518
Opening Hours: Daily, 8 am – 11 pm
Instagram: @jonesthegrocersingapore
Welcome to the hippest joint on the hill, Jones The Grocer! Offering an impeccable industrial-style setting with its unique raw furnishings, this local foodie haven has caused a love affair for locals and visitors to the area with its good coffee, substantial brunch dishes, and no-fuss dinners.
If you’re feeling peckish after your meal, why not grab one of their rave- worthy cheeses sold at their gourmet grocery’s ultimate walk-in cheese room. With a selection of over 100 varieties you’ll be spoilt for choice!
Insider Tip: Shop Hungry in Singapore to receive exclusive privileges across Singapore’s best cafes and restaurants, including 1-for-1 main dishes & a $5 cheese room voucher at Jones The Grocer.
PS. CAFE
Address: 28b Harding Road, Singapore 249549
Contact: +65 9070 8782
Opening Hours: Sunday – Thursday, 8am – 11pm | Fri/Sat, 8am – 12am
Instagram: @pscafe
A refuge for social gathering, PS. Cafe on Harding Road is a must-visit brunch, lunch, or dinner spot, for anyone visiting Singapore. Enjoy dining surrounded by flourishing greenery visible through the cafe’s floor to ceiling windows, bring the outside in to meet the cafe’s modern industrial styling and decor.
The extensive Asian meets Western menu at the ever popular PS. Café reflects the cafe’s successful efforts to cater to every palate. Indulge your senses in their mouth-watering all-day menu with favorites such as the; Steak Frites served with Porcini Mushroom Sauce, Spicy King Prawn Aglio Olio, or a specialty sandwich. Make sure to arrive before 11:30 am if you’re looking for a delicious brunch; Summer Berry Brioche Stack, Chorizo Chilli Hash & Poached Egg, and the Breakfast Grand Slam Bunwich are a must-try!
BEST CAFES IN RIVER VALLEY
CARROTSTICKS & CRAVINGS
Address: 7 Rodyk Street, #01-34, Singapore
Contact: [email protected]
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri, 7 am – 4 pm, Sat-Sun, 7am – 6pm
Instagram: @carrotsticksandcravings
Carrotsticks & Cravings delivers healthy superfood cuisine made with healthy, quality ingredients, the ideal spot for a mid-week health hit or weekend brunch. Nestled perfectly along the riverfront in lively dining district, Robertson Quay, their cuisine is inspired by Melbourne’s hip cafe culture.
Expect an eclectic range of gluten-free, dairy-free and refined sugar-free goodies – savoury and sweet! Their must tries are classics from Melbourne’s bustling cafe scene – Smashed Avo and a Melbourne Coffee, it’s the best in Singapore! Visit their other location in the untamed lush greenery of Dempsey Hill.
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COMMON MAN COFFEE ROASTERS
Address: 22 Martin Road, #01-00, Singapore
Contact: +65 6836 4695
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri, 7.30am – 5pm | Sat/Sun 7.30am – 6pm
Instagram: @commonmancoffee
Dedicated to quality coffee roasting and exceptional brunch-style dishes, Common Man Coffee Roasters has quickly made a name for itself as the best breakfast spot in Singapore. Take your tastebuds on a Common Man journey with their extensive coffee offering from the in-house brew bar paired with one of their contemporary menu favourites.
We highly recommend trying the Turkish Breakfast with phyllo-wrapped soft-boiled organic egg, crispy feta, fresh cucumber, tomatoes, olives and hummus with pita bread as well as the CMCR Fluffy Pancakes, with caramelised bananas, walnuts, berry coulis and salted caramel sauce.
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JONES THE GROCER
Address: Great World City, 1 Kim Seng Promenade, #01-66/67, Singapore 237994
Contact: +65 6820 0930
Opening Hours: Mon-Thu 9am-10.30pm, Fri 9am-11.30am, Sat 9am-12am, Sun 9am-11pm
Instagram: @jonesthegrocersingapore
This cafe, coffee bar, cheese room, and marketplace on the ground level of Great World City is your one-stop shop for everything that represents gourmet delicacies. Jones The Grocer features a contemporary cafe plating up modern Australian cuisine, a bar and lounge for those lazy afternoon signature cocktails, and a unique alfresco dining area.
Offering fresh, delicious foods prepared using only natural high-quality ingredients that are also available to purchase from the marketplace, Jones The Grocer will be your go-to weekend ritual for brunch, pantry stocking, and an afternoon aperitif.
Insider Tip: Shop Hungry in Singapore to receive exclusive privileges including 1-for-1 main dishes & a $5 cheese room voucher at Jones The Grocer, and many more best cafes in Singapore.
BEST CAFES IN SINGAPORE’S CBD & DOWNTOWN
COMMON MAN STAN
Address: 11-12 Stanley Street, Singapore 068730
Contact: +65 6877 4855
Opening Hours: Daily, 7.30am – 5.30pm
Instagram: @commonmanstan
A cafe that is anything but common! The stunning Common Man Stan in Singapore’s CBD on Stanley Street breathes new life into the term “cafe”, and is the latest brainchild from the creators of Common Man Coffee Roasters.
Expect to see some menu favourites from CMCR like the Veggie Wonderland and Turkish Breakfast, alongside their new and unique dishes like Marmite Mushrooms, rotating house-made pastries and Sautéed Kale and Egg White Scramble. The trendy cafe with chic furnishings has quickly made a name for itself in the bustling Telok Ayer enclave.
Insider Tip: Shop Hungry in Singapore to receive exclusive privileges across Singapore’s best cafes and restaurants, including 1-for-1 main dishes at Common Man Stan.
PLAIN VANILLA TELOK AYER
Address: 134 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 068600
Contact: +65 8299 0674
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri, 7.30am – 7pm | Sat/Sun 8am – 5pm
Instagram: @pvbakery
Enjoy hand-made baked goods at Plain Vanilla’s fourth and newest outlet located in the charming heritage neighbourhood of Telok Ayer. Famed for their delectable gourmet deli salads and delicious cupcakes, Plain Vanilla focuses on old-fashioned home-style recipes and real whole food ingredients.
An ideal place for a brunch pit stop, you will find classic breakfast favourites such as the Smashed Avocado Toast on their menu – creamy chunks of avocado on rustic wholegrain bread with perfectly poached eggs, ripe cherry tomatoes and chives. And if you find yourself on the other side of town, head on into their first and flagship Tiong Bahru outlet to check out what’s baking!
Insider Tip: Shop Hungry in Singapore to receive exclusive privileges across Singapore’s best cafes and restaurants, including 20% off the food bill at Plain Vanilla.
SARNIES CAFE
Address: 136 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 068601
Opening Hours: Mon/Tue 7.30am – 10.30pm | Wed – Fri, 7.30am – 12am | Sat/Sun 8.30am – 4pm
Instagram: @sarnies.sg
‘Sarnies,’ slang for sandwiches, is an epic little cafe in downtown Singapore ran by Aussie Ben Lee. The casual-hipster atmosphere pays homage to the cafe culture scene of Fitzroy in Melbourne. Sarnies offers the perfect chilled space to – you guessed it – kick back and indulge in a legendary sandwich. Other gourmet deli treats include soups, salads and homemade bakery items.
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BEST CAFES IN OTHER AREAS
WILD HONEY MANDARIN GALLERY & SCOTTS SQUARE
Address: Mandarin Gallery, 333A Orchard Road, #03-01/02, Singapore
6 Scotts Road, #03-01 Scotts Square, Singapore
Contact: +65 6235 3900
Opening hours: Sun – Thu, 9am – 9pm | Fri/Sat 9am – 10pm
Instagram: @wildhoneysg
Singapore’s best all day brunch and breakfast dining location offering a unique and eclectic menu inspired by breakfasts around the world. Tuck into the Tunisian the best shakshouka in town, or try the traditional English Breakfast with handmade white pudding, sweet potato hash, smoky baked beans and brioche.
For something sweet, try the delectable Sweet Morning – mango, hibiscus berry sauce and vanilla mascarpone. Great coffee and an array of juices and drinks including free-flow prosecco round out the brunch experience. You’ll feel right at home in the beautiful setting which exudes warmth and is great for people watching.
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HALCYON AND CRANE
CUISINE: Contemporary European
ADDRESS: 290 Orchard Road, #03-09, Singapore 238859
OPENING HOURS: Daily, 9am – 10pm
BOOK A TABLE: +65 9727 5121
INSTAGRAM: @halcyoncrane
Indulge in contemporary European fare with flavour influences of Sichuan. Halcyon and Crane offer all-day cafe-style dining right in the heart of Singapore city in Orchard Road’s Paragon Mall. Test your tastebuds with an array of unique Chinese flavours all the while in a cosy European setting.
Crowd favourites include their homemade Seafood Capellini, King Hash Chicken Benedict and Beef Braised Rice. Don’t shop until you drop – make a stop at Halcyon and Crane!
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FORTY HANDS EAST COAST
Address: 226 East Coast Road, Singapore 428923
Contact: +65 6877 4860
Opening Hours: Daily, 7.30am – 5 pm
Instagram: @40handscoffee
Singapore’s Forty Hands on the East Coast is home to the latest brainchild of Spa Esprit Group and Harry Grover of Common Man Coffee Roasters. We can guarantee Forty Hands will be just as popular as its hip Tiong Bahru brother! Besides offering some of Singapore’s best coffee, Forty Hands’ East Coast outlet also serves brunch favorites such as; Eggs Benedict, Smashed Avo on Toast, and Homemade Granola for the ultimate morning or lunch fix.
Insider Tip: Shop Hungry in Singapore to receive exclusive privileges including 1-for-1 main dishes at Forty Hands, and many more best cafes in Singapore.
BEST WEEKEND BRUNCHES IN SINGAPORE
TANJONG BEACH CLUB
Address: 120 Tanjong Beach Walk, Sentosa Island, Singapore 098942
Contact: +65 6270 1355
Opening Hours: Mon 12pm – 10pm | Tue – Fri 11am – 10pm | Sat 10am – 10pm | Sun 9am – 10pm
Instagram: @tanjongbeachclub
Tanjong Beach Club perfectly blurs the lines between a relaxed seaside diner and a classy beach club with its indoor-outdoor flow of mid-century nautical influences. Escape Singapore’s hustle and bustle for a relaxed day of island style living underneath tropical palms, only minutes from the city. Enjoy their vast lunch menu of carefree summertime dishes such as fresh Spaghetti Alle Vongole, Beer Battered Fish and Chips, and Grain Salad with Octopus.
PANAMERICANA
Address: Sentosa Golf Club, 27 Bukit Manis Road, Singapore 099892
Contact: +65 6253 8182
Opening Hours: Wed – Fri 12pm – 11pm | Sat/Sun 9am – 11pm
Instagram: @panamericanasg
Panamericana is the ultimate casual Bar/ Grill, bringing to life mouth-watering fare from the rich diversity of cultures and cuisines found in the 14 countries along the Pan American Highway stretching through the North, Central and South Americas. Indulge in Panamericana’ s succulent grilled whole meats, greens, grains and fresh seafood, along with wines, signature cocktails, share serves and boozy concoctions, accompanied by breathtaking sea views and lush tropical greenery for the ultimate brunch experience!
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SUMMERLONG
Address: 60 Robertson Quay #01-04, Singapore 23825
Contact: +65 6235 1225
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 5.30pm – 12m | Sat/Sun 10.30am – 3pm, 5.30pm – 12am
Instagram: @summerlongsg
Summerlong is your window to sunshine, the ultimate go-to for laid-back days and vibrant nights. The city beach café inspired by the Eastern Mediterranean offers a casual vibe along the river at Robertson Quay. Offering fresh bold flavors, ranging from a variety of hummus to fresh salads, as well as meats and seafood for both brunch and dinner, it’s not to be missed for a relaxed but fun social gathering. With pitchers of cocktails or milkshakes to indulge in along with the mouth-watering food, there is something for everyone!
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