New cafés to visit in Singapore this February 2025

Duxton Road’s newest addition is an intimate and moody Japanese kissaten, serving up specialty coffee and artisanal teas. The philosophy of this cosy space blends vintage vinyl melodies and a freshly brewed coffee experience for a truly serene coffee-drinking atmosphere. Here, enjoy the coffee of the day, that currently features a medium-dark roast that is redolent of dark chocolate, berries, and cacao; grassy, nutty, and umami kukicha tea; or chat up the friendly baristas for seasonal pour-overs. Keep in mind that the space only opens during weekdays, so don't go showing up expecting a cuppa over the weekends.    

Corner Corner
Address: 16 Duxton Road, S(089482)

This very zen, neutral-toned café has built up quite a following since its opening, largely thanks to the full commitment to its Japanese theme. Expect shoji-style walls and a calming atmosphere that allows conversation to flow freely as you tuck into Japanese-inspired mains. While noodle fans will enjoy the Bacon-Mentaiko Udon, a thick udon coated in creamy mentaiko sauce and bacon topped with an onsen egg, the Unagi Ochazuke will surely appeal to those loyal to grains, offering sweet-savoury grilled eel slabs paired with tamago cubes and pickled Japanese plums and finished with sencha broth.

Otter & Pebbles
Address: 8 Sinaran Drive 01-05/07, S(307470)

Capitalising on the ongoing collaboration of luxury fashion and dining, AP Café is Swiss watch brand’s Audemars Piguet’s foray into the field. Housed in the storied Raffles Hotel, AP Café takes the sophisticated Swiss café to the next level with its marbled tables and arched-accented ceilings. It’s almost all Swiss pastries and delicacies at the café, where the ornate Golden Roesti features bite-sized, savoury fried potato cakes wrapped in gold leaf and topped with caviar. Yet, diners can expect to find Singaporean elements in its sweet treats–Gula Melaka Pain Suisse with palm sugar custard cream. 

AP Café
Address: 1 Beach Road, Raffles Hotel Singapore, Bar and Billiard Room, S(189673), +65 3129 2087   

Average Service may be new, but it has already established a fan club of its own. Its charm offensive begins with stylish blue interiors, geometric furniture, and of course, exceptional brunch staples, pastas, pastries, and great brews. Unlike what its name suggests, the café’s menu is far from average, featuring the rich and savoury Mentai Handkerchief pasta made with in-house mental sauce and bacon. For brews, the Espresso Coke comes with a blend of Coke Zero and espresso–definitely not your average cuppa. 

Average Service
Address: 315 Jalan Besar, S(208973)

Chef-owner Dave Pynt has an eye for carving out some of the most exciting café concepts. Hoisting Burnt Ends Bakery at Dempsey to local café stardom, his second outlet forms an unlikely friendship with car manufacturer Audi. Inspired by Audi’s German heritage, the bakery at the Audi House of Progress serves up a sweet, ketchup-based currywurst hotdog and crunchy Bavarian beer-battered waffles. There is also an interactive coffee brew bar showcasing different brewing techniques for their filter coffee for coffee enthusiasts to take down notes. 

Burnt Ends Bakery
Address: 18 Cross Street, S(048423)

Serving rich and aromatic coffee, the ubiquitous Paul Le Café is what springs to mind when one says “French coffee”. Expanding its reach, the new café at Robinson Road brings its excellent coffee to the heart of Singapore's central business district. The café exclusively serves 100 per cent Arabica beans from sustainable farms, ensuring quality cuppas. If you’re craving something sweet or savoury to accompany your drink, don’t fret–its popular viennoiserie and patisserie are still up for grabs. 

Paul Le Café
Address: 8 Robinson Road, 01-01, S(048544)

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