Nowadays, cafés can be found in just about every corner of a bustling street and quiet neighbourhood in the city. These cosy spaces make for the perfect place to take a pause from the hurried rhythm of our daily routines and enjoy a freshly brewed cuppa or bite of something tasty to revitalise our spirits. So, whether you seek a brief moment of solitude or hang out with friends, these are some of the best cafes in Singapore worth visiting at least once.
Note: This list is strictly not in order.
1. Brunches Cafe
Brunches Cafe is a vintage-themed cafe in Singapore oozing with retro vibes and is a perfect place for modern socialising over western fusion food. Its unique decor, made up of vintage furnishings, a medley of curios, and antique collections, not only makes for an incredibly aesthetic ambiance but will also have patrons feel as if they were back to the good old days of yesteryear. But beyond this retro theme, the cafe’s popularity also stems from its top-notch food and customer service. Brunches’ menu boasts an extensive selection of Western cuisine and has everything from timeless favourites like French toast and Eggs Benedict to irresistible and hearty mains and pastas that’s sure to delight all palates.
Customer Reviews:
Jiawen Chua
Cute setup with a table made from car bonnet and another with seats made from metal containers. Staff was friendly, helping us to take photos too! Food was pretty good. Pasta & minute steak was well cooked though the chicken seasoning doesn’t work so well for me. My flat white was average. Should visit for the experience!
Wong WY
This cafe is decorated with charming vintage pieces. The highlight? A waffle with lavender ice cream. The waitress warned us that the lavender taste was strong, but we decided to try it anyway. After one bite, I felt like I was teleported to a lavender farm. Surprisingly, it was pretty good! 🌸✨ Will be back to try the non breakfast items.
J Chua
Was looking around for a cafe while waiting around the area and found this from google maps with good reviews. It did meet my expectation based on the reviews I read. I like the settings of the cafe, the lady who served me was very friendly and patient. The coffee on the rock was great and is a must try. Had a wait for the apple crumble as it was freshly baked but worth the wait as it tasted so good! Will be back…
Website: https://brunches.sg/
Contact: 8685 8488
Location: 96 Rangoon Rd, Singapore 218381
Opening Hours: Wednesday-Monday 11 AM–10 PM | Closed on Tuesdays
2. The Wired Monkey
The Wired Monkey is a cosy cafe in SG serving fresh bakes and specialty coffees on the daily down at Dunlop Street. The holy grails of their humble establishment are undoubtedly the latter, which mainly cover the classics that they’ve crafted to perfection and are sure to impress any coffee buff. Some of their hot beverages include latte, cappuccino, long black, matcha, espresso, and macchiato, while their hand-made cold brew selection features flavours like matcha with oat milk, black, and white, to name a few. A few of their coffees are for pick-up only to preserve their flavour, so be sure to check first before ordering if you can’t spare the time to drop by just to get your caffeine fix.
Customer Reviews:
Kunming Tay
We walked from The Gem Museum nearby and chanced upon this wonderful coffee place! The coffee here is powerful, fragrant, taste great! Those of you who are serious with your coffee, this is the place to be!!!
Kenny Yap
Such a small but cosy space! Interest sitting arrangement and love the art murals. Coffee was surprisingly really well done, cool looking latte art design as well, not the usual kind which makes it even better. Definitely worth a visit!
Gabriel FD
I had a delightful experience at this cafe recently. The coffee exceeded my expectations, offering a rich and aromatic flavor that was truly enjoyable. While the cake didn’t quite hit the same high note, it was still pleasant. What really set this place apart was the sitting experience and the incredibly warm and friendly staff. Should my travels bring me back to the area, I wouldn’t hesitate to visit again. Not ideal for big groups.
Website: https://thewiredmonkeysg.com/
Contact: 9069 4569
Location: 5 Dunlop St, #01-00, Singapore 209335
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 AM–4 PM | Saturday-Sunday 8:30 AM–5 PM
3. The Mind Cafe
The Mind Cafe is no ordinary cafe but rather a board game cafe in Singapore. Dedicated to sharing their love for board games and other party games, The Mind Cafe welcomes everyone to try out their extensive library of over 800+ games along with friends and loved ones. To keep guests refreshed and energised for hours of fun, the cafe provides a fantastic menu of food and drinks that includes free flow beverages and snacks, set meals, finger foods, signature pastries and cakes, and some Häagen-Dazs ice cream for dessert. The Mind Cafe regularly hosts an average of six game show events per week, so if you’re looking to change things up for a corporate function, private birthday party, or small get-together, the cafe is more than happy to bring you a new way to celebrate.
Customer Reviews:
Sharon T
This is a really great place to spend an evening with friends. Board games, free flow snacks and drinks…you can’t ask for more. There are 2 outlets and we went to the one upstairs which was smaller. We went for the night fever game package. You can choose snacks like chips, popcorn and nuts. There are hot and cold drinks as well. Do also do sell other hot meals if you are after something more substantial. There were a wide variety of games to choose from. Our game facilitator, Gabriel, was attentive and very helpful. He helped explain the rules of each game we chose. They also sell games in this place and we did buy one at the end because we liked it so much. Definitely a good place to come with friends and family.
shiny tiny
Staff were all very friendly. Celebrated my friends bday here and they provided decorations, paper plates and fork. The food was good as well. Staff explained the games to us and overall had a good experience and will be back!
Evan Ong
First visit to this cafe. we spend 3 hours here! the staffs are kind enough to explain and recommend on the games. they will teach you how to play. they even serve drinks and snack (free flow!!) Ivan, Akmal, Junshen and Wasim is serving us on that day. will come back again!
Website: http://themindcafe.sg/walk-ins-reservation
Contact: 8482 4533
Location: 60A Prinsep St, Singapore 188664
Opening Hours: Open Daily 11 AM–11 PM
4. Wildseed Café
Wildseed Café at The Alkaff Mansion is the perfect place for a brief pit stop to enjoy a hearty brunch, freshly-roasted coffee, and casual all-day fare. This particular branch of the Wildseed brand is a pet-friendly cafe and patisserie that features a picturesque conservatory and its exclusive Alkaff Mansion blend. Every sip of this full-bodied and low acidity coffee contains hints of blackcurrant and a spiced finish and is freshly roasted in-house using select coffee beans from Colombia, Brazil, and Ethiopia. Apart from their excellent coffees, Wildseed’s menu also has an excellent selection of signature dishes like Bagel Eggs Benny, Big Pan Breakfast, Strawberry Shortcake, Smoked Duck Pizza, and more that’s sure to impress gastronomers and casual foodies alike.
Customer Reviews:
Kavitha Saminathan
I visited this establishment to celebrate my sister’s birthday, and it was great! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted warmly and made to feel incredibly welcome. The ambiance of the place was beautiful. The service was exceptional, with the staff going out of their way to ensure we were comfortable and happy with our seating arrangements. I must give a special shoutout to Juliana, who provided us with outstanding service throughout our visit. She was attentive, friendly, and went above and beyond to ensure that my sister’s birthday was truly special. Juliana regularly checked in on us to see if we needed anything and her attention to detail truly made the experience memorable.
Tong Peng Tan
Wildseed at Alkaff exudes off a very nature vibe. It is situated at Telok Blangah Hill, the ambience and overall feeling is that of a very relaxing and chillax one. Food quality was decent, service was very good and the overall feel/ambience was nice. If opportunity arises, will return again in the future just to relax and soak in the ambience again or even go for a walk around the park.
Pauline Yoong
Such a beautiful cafe. There are an inside air conditioned are, outdoor on the patio which is so pretty. But the prettiest of all is this outdoor romantic floral canopy area. Service staff accidentally flipped the bacon on one of us and they sent us a lovely strawberry cake. Perfect place for dates and nice brunch.
Website: https://www.wildseedcafe.sg/
Contact: 8126 8484
Location: 10 Telok Blangah Green, Singapore 109178
Opening Hours: Monday 8 AM–5 PM | Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday 8 AM–9 PM | Friday-Saturday 8 AM–11 PM
5. My Awesome Cafe
My Awesome Cafe is a quaint little cafe in Singapore built upon a renovated historical shophouse. It boasts a unique ambiance made possible by the use of repurposed decor that each tell a great story, from the unfinished yet tastefully adorned concrete walls to the thrifted furnishings, vintage dinnerware, and more. Just like how they created their interiors, i.e. bringing out the potential of found objects and other everyday items, the cafe takes a similar approach to their menu and brings out the ‘awesomeness’ of the ingredients of each dish. Thus, from their handcrafted salads and sandwiches to their mains, platters, sides, and coffees, everything you can find at My Awesome Cafe is always nourishing and wickedly delicious.
Customer Reviews:
CARROT PEK
Visited at a Friday night with friends. Attended by a staff member, call Jimmy, he is very friendly and fun. Service is excellent and attentive. We like the duck confit burger, spicy lemongrass mushroom flatbread, and awesome salad. We have a great time here. Definitely will visit this cafe again.
vivienne khoo
Food at Awesome cafe is really awesome! Food is seasoned with fresh herbs and ingredients. Waitress Jolynn is very good with kids too! Brought us 2 bucket of toys to keep the kids entertained and engaged us with small talk too! Thank you for the good food and great hospitality! Do try the upside down pineapple cake! Super yums and it’s a taste you won’t get outside!
Dylan Brookes
This quirky eatery was our favourite finds during our visit to Singapore, located in a trendy strip of cafes, restaurants and bars. Our favourite dish was the Ginger and Turmeric Prawns in a delicious silky curry. Get the brioche on the side to dip in the sauce. Great value for money. We loved this place so much we returned twice!
Website: http://www.myawesomecafe.com/
Contact: 8798 1783
Location: 202 Telok Ayer St, Singapore 068639
Opening Hours: Monday 11 AM–10 PM | Tuesday-Friday 11 AM–12 AM | Saturday 10:30 AM–11:30 PM | Sunday 10:30 AM–10 PM
6. GIG Cafe
GIG Cafe is a lovely boutique cafe that serves fusion food where East meets West and offers a place where different communities in Singapore can connect with each other through great food and coffee. A few of the tasty treats that their menu has in store include but are not limited to mouthwatering dishes like Caesar salad, fish & chips, GIG Big Breakfast, Wagyu beef striploin, banana brûlée, and more. The cafe not only offers an unforgettable dining experience for regular patrons but also event hosting services at their charming and inviting cafe. Whether it’s for a small and intimate gathering, a professional workshop, or a corporate function, GIG cafe offers a warm and welcoming space that can make any event truly memorable.
Customer Reviews:
Jessie Ching
What a lovely find in a really quiet neighbourhood behind the Tampines North Community Club and they are open all day from 10am to 9pm. It’s a cosy but instagrammable cafe. Their menu is pretty diverse too for a cosy cafe. Great for a quiet meet-up.❣️
Zi En Koh
First of all, decor and atmosphere is amazing. 🤩🤩 I had the scallop creamy rose pasta and rose latte and they were both great 👌👌 Creamy rose pasta is standard, tasty cream pasta with ham, mushroom and scallops, the pasta is just pink i can’t taste rose, rose latte is refreshing, a little floral, like bandung latte but the bandung taste is not very strong, slight rose taste, not very sweet, just nice. I tried my friend’s seafood stew it’s kinda spicy and the stew is a bit little imo, but they gave quite a bit of seafood. It’s pricey but i would say ok for the decor and taste, unlike some other cafes i can think of with the same price point but their food was a disappointment.. Would come back here again!
Chiun How Teng
First visit with my family. Food is mostly good, especially the salad, fries, chicken, salmon and spam fries. The other mains were reasonable. Pricing was reasonable and choice of drinks was great. No alcohol. Overall recommended and will be back again. 😀👍
Website: https://gigcoffee.com.sg/eng/
Contact: 6588 5688
Location: Blk 419 Tampines Street 41, #01-104, Singapore 520419
Opening Hours: Open Daily 10 AM–9 PM
7. Good Bites
Good Bites is a restaurant cafe in Singapore dedicated solely to serving tantalising fusion Western dishes at affordable prices. The place boasts a wide selection of mains, appetisers, burgers, and pastas, as well as beverages and desserts to wash them all down. Some of the crowd favourites when it comes to the former include their Chicken Steak-Out, Grilled Free-Range Chicken, Da Burger Bomb, and Mushroom Aglio Olio, Fried Chicken and Waffles, and Cajun Lamb Chops, to name a few. These all go well together with their wide array of drinks which include mini milkshakes, signature iced coffees, and premium iced teas. To end your meal on a sweet note, consider trying out their Assorted Croffle, Croissant with Ice Cream, Molten Chocolate Lava Cake, or Signature Waffle with Ice Cream.
Customer Reviews:
Veewinterwolf
This cafe had a night atmosphere that feels casual. Very inviting feel and the servers are very attentive and polite when serving you. Food portions were huge so worth the price.
Vivien
It was easy to make a reservation via their website. The menu is extensive, food is well-portioned and delicious. The milkshakes, though called mini, were actually really generous! It was slightly difficult to get servers’ attention but might have been because they were a little busy and the layout of the tables makes it abit hard to see. There was a silver metal item found in one of the pastas, to which they requested to exchange for us. The atmosphere can get quite noisy but it’s definitely a cozy space for group gatherings.
なすみBlaúer
Great place to hangouts with friends after a hectic working week! You may chill here with a good foods and chit-chat as much as you want too! If you’re considering to throw a birthday party here also not bad. Bcs the atmosphere here is very chill.
Website: https://www.goodbites.com.sg/
Contact: 6970 0233
Location: 5 Bishan St 14, #03-01, Singapore 579783
Opening Hours: Open Daily 11 AM–5 AM
8. The Assembly Ground
The Assembly Ground is a popular food establishment brimming with passion for food, culture, lifestyle, and its people. The name of this cafe in Singapore stems from the fact that their space is where they assemble new recipes and create innovative gastronomic concoctions that lets them connect with every guest that comes through their doors. Aspiring to be the perfect place for people to hang out all day, every day, The Assembly Ground serves great fare that includes an all-day menu and weekend brunch options that consist of light snacks, breakfast meals, mains, Kakigōri or Japanese shaved ice dessert, coffee blends espresso-ed from the best coffee roasters, and a whole lot more.
Customer Reviews:
Anne Plaza
Food was quite nice, but it takes a while for the order to arrive. It was a bit perplexing because the restaurant was not full. Nonetheless, we cleaned our plates (we were famished). The staff were attentive and helpful. Pricing is from mid to high.
Elijah Tan
We had our dinner really late on Christmas. I guess we were the absolute last ones to walk in. But we most definitely relish the tranquility as we settled in for a cozy little chat before calling it a night. The culinary experience was exceptional, with delectable dishes expertly presented. The attentive staff provided us with ample time and did not rush our dining experience, for which we were genuinely appreciative. Thank you so much and sorry for coming in late. 😉 Will revisit the place again and try out their truffle fries. Highly-recommended! ☺️
Karen Lim
The food is great and children love it here. The crab pasta we had is yummy and rosti egg Benedict is crispy and better than the usual muffin base in other cafe.
Website: https://www.theassemblyground.com/
Contact: 6732 2123
Location: 8 Grange Rd, #01-01, Singapore 239695
Opening Hours: Monday-Thursday 11:30 AM–9 PM | Friday 11:30 AM–10 PM | Saturday 11 AM–10 PM | Sunday 11 AM–9 PM
Conclusion
From offering a brief escape from one’s daily routine to serving delectable coffees and meals, a good cafe in Singapore welcomes all to enjoy a moment of respite and savour some of life’s simple pleasures. If you’re on the search for your next favourite haunt, drop by the establishments above and we’re sure you’ll come to love what each has to offer. Or you can visit the best cat cafes in Singapore if you are cat lover.