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
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 featuring delicious specialty roasts, has now matured into the trendy hood’s most popular breakfast spot. The Tiong Bahru hotspot’s name pays 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 in between beautiful heritage houses, Forty Hands is a must-visit neighbourhood café for a caffeine revive on trendy Yong Siak Street.
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PLAIN VANILLA
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 cupcakes, Plain Vanilla on trendy Yong Siak Street is simplistic but charming with big wooden sharing tables and old school bikes framing the entrance. The bakery prides itself on home baking traditions with uncomplicated recipes baked to perfection using only the best and freshest ingredients. Don’t forget to Instagram a photo by their iconic swing on the way out!
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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 China Town this homely yet modern style cafe and restaurant is one of Singapore’s best and will quickly turn into your local go-to spot. 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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DON HO
Contact: +65 6223 5001
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri, 6pm – 12am | Sat 10am – 3pm, 6pm – 12am | Sun 10am – 3pm
Instagram: @donhosg
Visit Keong Saik’s Social Kitchen & Bar, Don Ho, for an incredible brunch experience, celebrating shared dining and fresh tropical creations. Set within a beautiful, tropical inspired space with modern decor, you can choose your menu favourites from the Land, Earth, Sea, Big Sharing and Happy End sections. The open kitchen concept along with communal dining tables and intimate seating arrangements make it the perfect choice for a brunch meets long-lunch affair!
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BEST CAFES IN DEMPSEY HILL
CARROTSTICKS & CRAVINGS
Address: 75E Loewen Road, Singapore 248845
Contact: +65 8356 3331
Opening Hours: Mon-Sat, 8 am – 3 pm
Instagram: @carrotsticksandcravings
Welcome to Carrotsticks & Cravings, Singapore’s healthy yet deliciously satisfying cafe oasis. The gorgeous stand-alone café and cooking school offers some of the best-smashed avo on toast in Singapore! Indulge in cookbook Author Terri-Anne Leske’s scrumptious plates that almost look too pretty to eat such as the; Organic Acai Berry Bowl topped with your choice of 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.
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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 (valid until 31st of July 2019) 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!
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BEST CAFES IN RIVER VALLEY
COMMON MAN COFFEE ROASTERS
Address: 22 Martin Road, #01-00, Singapore 239058
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 taste buds on a Common Man journey with their extensive coffee offering from the in-house brew bar paired with one of their contemporary menu favorites. We highly recommend trying the; Turkish Breakfast with phyllo- wrapped soft-boiled organic egg, crispy feta, fresh cucumber, tomatoes, olives & hummus with pita bread as well as the; CMCR Fluffy Pancakes, with caramelized banana, 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 café, 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 café 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 (valid until 31st of July 2019) 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.
SYMMETRY
Address: 9 Jalan Kubor, #01-01, Singapore 199206
Contact:+65 6291 9901
Opening Hours: Mon 10.30am – 9pm | Tue – Thu 10.30am – 11pm | Fri 10.30am – 12am | Sat 9am – 12am | Sun 9am – 7pm
Instagram: @symmetrysg
Symmetry presents a unique dining experience inspired by modern Australian cuisine. Coffee, food, drinks, music and people sync so seamlessly, you’ll find yourself wanting to come back for more. Be welcomed by their genuine warm service and the aroma of coffee from their special Etcetera blend the minute you arrive. The menu offerings feature a list of curated cocktails as well as various menus for different times of day – weekday lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.
Insider Tip: Shop Hungry in Singapore (valid until 31st of July 2019) to receive exclusive privileges including 1-for-1 main dishes at Symmetry, and many more of Singapore’s best cafes and restaurants.
FORTY HANDS
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 (valid until 31st of July 2019) to receive exclusive privileges including 1-for-1 main dishes at Forty Hands, and many more best cafes in Singapore.
TOBY’S ESTATE
Address: 8 Rodyk Street, #01-03/04, Singapore 238216
Contact: +65 6636 7629
Opening Hours: Sun – Thu 7.30am – 5pm | Fri/Sat 7.30am – 6pm
Instagram: @tobysestatesg
Toby’s Estate not only serves up some of River Valley’s best coffee in a renovated warehouse with exposed brick walls and high ceilings, it’s also the locals’ favorite coffee hangout and the perfect spot for people watching on the river. The specialty coffee house focuses on social, ethical and environmental awareness in all their trade practices, allowing their team to source the best quality ingredients to produce Toby’s Estate’s coffee, tea, and chocolate. Pop in for a sample of their delicious product – purchase their different types of specialty coffee, tea and equipment to continue your Toby’s Estate journey at home.
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BEST CAFES IN SINGAPORE’S CBD & DOWNTOWN
COMMON MAN STAN
Address: 11-12 Stanley Street, Singapore 068730
Contact: +65 6877 4855
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri, 7.30am – 10pm | Sat/Sun 8.30am – 5.30pm
Instagram: @commonmanstan
A café that is anything but common! The stunning Common Man Stan in Singapore’s CBD on Stanley Street breathes new life into the term “café” and is the latest brainchild from the creators of Common Man Coffee Roasters. Expect to see some menu favorites from sister venue CMCR like its Veggie Wonderland and Turkish Breakfast, alongside new and unique dishes such as; Marmite Mushrooms, Salted Maple Syrup Cheesecake, and Sautéed Kale & Egg White Scramble. The trendy café with chic furnishings has quickly made a name for itself in the bustling Telok Ayer enclave.
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GEMMILLS
Address: 110 Amoy Street, #01-02, 068579 Singapore
Contact: +65 6221 5564
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 12pm – 12am | Sat 6pm – 12am
Instagram: @gemmillssingapore
Dishing up an array of delicious comfort food, great coffee and a rotating wine list that is sure to please, this secret gem in an alleyway off Gemmill Lane is the perfect spot for all-day casual dining paired with a cheeky glass of wine. Created by the culinary cool kids of Maggie Joans and Moosehead, Gemmills is a quirky hole-in-the-wall hideaway providing a cozy space filled with vintage couches designed to enjoy intimate homely style meals and share plates.
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BEACH ROAD KITCHEN
Address: JW Marriott Singapore South Beach, 30 Beach Road, Singapore
Contact: +65 6818 1913
Opening Hours: Daily, 6 am – 10 pm
Instagram: @jwmarriottsg
Fancy a JW Marriott hotel all-day buffet, without the overnight stay? Introducing Beach Road Kitchen, the International kitchen space which provides just that! Featuring a vertical salad bar, international buffet with fresh seafood, live cooking stations, a built-in pizza oven, and charcoal grill, Beach Road Kitchen is the perfect option for when your taste buds want a little bit of everything.
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BEST WEEKEND BRUNCHES IN SINGAPORE
AKIRA BACK
Address: JW Marriott Singapore South Beach, 30 Beach Road, Level B1M, Singapore 189763
Contact: +65 6818 1914
Opening Hours: Sun – Thu 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10pm | Fri – Sat 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Instagram: @akirabacksg
Celebrity Chef Akira, the mastermind behind famed Yellowtail and Kumi in Las Vegas, brings his culinary creations to his latest masterstroke, the namesake Akira Back. Akira Back’s unique menu features a selection of innovative dishes created using fresh seasonal produce, with a strong focus on modern Japanese cuisine blended with global influence. This contemporary Japanese fine-dining restaurant is located at JW Marriott Singapore South Beach, offering its guests an immersive and unforgettable dining experience that shouldn’t be missed!
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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.
Insider Tip: ShopHungry in Singapore (valid until 31st of July 2019) to receive exclusive privileges across Singapore’s best cafes and restaurants, including 1 complimentary bottle of Prosecco with a minimum spend of $150 at Tanjong Beach Club.
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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