The ultimate guide to new cafés in Singapore 2023

Melbourne pancake chain The Pancake Parlour has made its way to Singapore with the opening of Surrey Hills Grocer’s newest outlet at Woodleigh Mall. Don’t miss its signature classic stack, a three-tiered pancake stack topped with whipped butter and vanilla crème Chantilly. Or consider savoury options like the bacon and eggs stack featuring maple-glazed smoked bacon and a sunny-side up egg with a side of hollandaise sauce.

The Pancake Parlour
Address: 11 Bidadari Park Drive, 01-52/53, The Woodleigh Mall, S(367803)

Pâtisserie Clé

Pâtisserie Clé is marking its fifth anniversary with a new café in the quaint residential enclave of Dairy Farm. Besides its classic selection of pâtissries, entremets and tarts, make sure to order outlet exclusives like the “Moo”, an adorable confection shaped like a cow’s head artfully crafted with chocolate sponge and crèmeux, hazelnut praline, and vanilla mousse.

Pâtisserie Clé
Address: 4 Dairy Farm Lane, 01-13 Dairy Farm Mall, S(677622)Mr Holmes Bakehouse

Mr Holmes Bakehouse

Mr Holmes Bakehouse has opened its fifth outlet at Orchard Central, offering shoppers in the bustling shopping district a well-earned break with delicious pastries and hand-rolled croissants. Look out for new menu items crafted in collaboration with Mr Bucket Chocalaterie, including a hot chocolate and doughnut set, and a fiery pepper chocolate croissant. 

Mr Holmes Bakehouse
Address: 181 Orchard Rd, 01-06, S(238896), +65 6235 0368

Moonchild

There’s always something new in the trendy Jalan Besar neighbourhood, and this month it’s Moonchild, a new moody café that offers Instagram-worthy café fare. The butterscotch rum bananas French toast, for instance, looks irresistible with the insatiable sear on the brioche, topped with candied hazelnuts, vanilla ice cream, and drizzled heavily with maple syrup. Asian rice bowls are also on offer, like one featuring mala crisp pork with braised shiitake mushrooms and scallions for a hearty and filling lunch. 

Moonchild
Address: 351 Jalan Besar, 01-01, S(208988), +65 6592 4755

The café formerly known as Lee’s Confectionary has returned in the shape of Nickel, now located on Middle Road. With aesthetic interiors and a bar counter to boot, make sure you get your hands on its signature pastries such as the matcha sesame choux puff that is incredibly soft and creamy. With dirty matchas rubbing shoulders with classic coffee options, this place looks to be a perfect reprieve from the hot sun.

Nickel
Address: 258 Middle Road, 01-01, S(188987), +65 8854 9649

Common Man Coffee Roasters On the Go

A favourite of the café scene, Common Man Coffee Roasters has launched its On the Go concept at Ion Orchard. Prioritising convenience within its intimate 10-seater space, this outlet features sweet and savoury bites. Offerings include a sumptuous beef cheek pie and a hearty chicken and bacon sourdough sandwich, as well as sweet financier fingers and a tart lemon loaf with cream and curd. Wash them down with quality single-origin coffees, with beans from as far as El Diamante in Peru to Yunnan in China. 

Common Man Coffee Roasters
Address: 2 Orchard Turn, B3-27/28 Ion Orchard, S(237973), +65 6877 4895

Madison’s

Get a slice of New York at Madison’s located within the newly-opened Pullman Singapore Hill Street. With brass features designed to look like a luxurious train car, this all-American deli serves up twists on hearty American breakfasts like the Wasp bagel, which updates the classic lox bagel with seaweed cream cheese and tomatoes on the vine. If you love a classic, order the Empire State Burger, so-named for its towering heap of Angus beef patty, smoked salmon, spinach, Pepper Jack cheese, streaky bacon, and a sunny-side-up egg. Madison’s is perfect for an evening drink too—look out for tipples named after neighbourhoods in New York City like the “Brooklyn”, featuring fig-and-nutmeg-infused rye whisky, or the “Queens” with its thyme-infused gin and French and Italian vermouth.

Madison’s
Address: 1 Hill Street, S(179949), +65 6019 7888

Tiong Bahru Bakery

The beloved Tiong Bahru Bakery has opened its largest outlet yet at Centrepoint, with its signature bakes and an expanded hot menu selection to boot. One of the brunch delights here is the pulled pork risoni (also known as orzo), accompanied by roasted king oyster mushrooms for a hearty dish bursting with savoury notes. New items include the chilli chicken sourdough sandwich with bacon, while a miso tofu salad packs in wholesome plant-based protein. Don’t forget sweet treats like the dessert croffle, where vanilla ice cream is embraced by two croffles with an insatiable caramelised crust.

Tiong Bahru Bakery
Address: 176 Orchard Road, 01-01/06 Centerpoint, S(238843), +65 6877 4896

Bing Tang Tang Shui

Love traditional Chinese desserts? Head down to Bing Tang Tang Shui, which has stolen hearts with its ’80s retro office decor. Here, you will find your classic Chinese desserts refreshed with floral infusions made with rock sugar. The iconic mango sago, for instance, is reinterpreted with a whipped cream cheese body and drizzled with a lavender-infused honey. If you prefer your desserts as traditional as they can be, opt instead for the collagen bird’s nest soup, or the cheng teng with rose jelly. Don’t forget to order savoury dishes like chee cheong fun, kueh pie tee, and braised pork rice.

Bing Tang Tang Shui
Address: 15 Thomson Hills Drive, S(574759), +65 8076 2721

Clovelly

Those living in Serangoon, you’re in luck. Clovelly is the newest trendy café in the neighbourhood, chock-full of moreish plates that will have you coming back for more. The crab croissant Florentine is a signature, where tender crab meat, runny eggs and edible flowers are sandwiched between a halved croissant—the perfect brunch item. The crab craze doesn’t stop there; dishes like the “Crab on Crab”, which sees house-made pasta topped with crab meat and a deep-fried whole crab, are both visual and gustatory sensations. 

Clovelly
Address: 15-2 Jalan Riang, S(358987), +65 8835 8987

Cédric Grolet

Pop by Como Orchard today and you’ll see snaking queues outside Cédric Grolet Singapore, and for good reason. Named the best pastry chef in the world by Grand Tables du Monde and World’s 50 Best Restaurants, Grolet’s fourth pâtisserie features his intricate trompe l’œil tarts, delicate croissants, and pastries with locally-inspired twists, like the lychee and dragonfruit tart. Don’t miss out on afternoon tea, which comes with savoury finger sandwiches and delectable pastries like a hazelnut Paris-Brest and a Saint-Honoré chou, with a range of coffees and teas as well as the option of Tattinger champagne. 

Cédric Grolet
Address: 30 Bideford Road, 1/F COMO Orchard, S(229922)

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Caerus Holding

Appreciate the beauty of nature at Caerus Holding’s newest space at Mandai Wildlife Reserve, which encompasses not one, not two, but three of  the F&B group’s gourmet concepts. Here, you can pop over to Mr Holme’s Bakehouse after a morning walk around Bird Paradise to nibble on its signature croissants and cruffles, which comes in flavours from pistachio cream to cheesy spinach artichoke. Or head to Luke’s Lobsters for lunch or dinner, where you can sink your teeth into plump lobster, crab or shrimp rolls, or sinful crab and lobster grilled cheese sandwiches. If you’re looking for dessert, choose from Leckerbaer’s array of ice cream sandwiches (with outlet-exclusive flavours like raspberry-hibiscus), ice cream puffs, or classic animal-shaped Danish butter cookies, such as the passion and verbena glazed butterfly cookie.

Caerus Holding
Address: 20 Mandai Lake Road, 02-08, S(729825), +65 6320 0133

Two Men Rice Bar

From the team behind Two Men Bagel House comes Two Men Rice Bar, a stand-and-chow concept inspired by the casual and convivial vibe of Japanese izakayas and sushi bars. Rice bowls are on offer here, and you’d be remiss not to try gems like the “Spam N’Things”, topped with spam, tater tots, and avocado drizzled in a black garlic demi-glace and garlic aioli for a crispy and umami treat. Another great choice is the “Bebop” with spice braised pork belly, rainbow slaw, and topped with tempura crumbs. And yes, there may be a bagel on the menu, but it’s a rice mantou variation stuffed with braised pork belly, cucumber, and leek slaw. 

Two Men Rice Bar

Address: 5 Wallich St, #01 - 12 Guoco Tower, Singapore 078883

Wabi Sabi

Tucked away in Everton Park is Wabi Sabi, a new Japanese-inspired café serving up popular sandos and donburi bowls. The pork katsu sando is a classic choice, but those with a taste for steak can opt for the beef sando with sirloin steak, served with caramelised onions for extra umami. The salmon mentai bowl is also a good choice with its sashimi grade salmon drizzled with mentai sauce. Don’t miss the sukiyaki don either, which presents tender pork belly with caramelised onions, an onsen egg, and tobiko over a savoury sukiyaki sauce. If not, fill up on sides like the fried oysters or its special Wabi fries with a house sauce. Coffee and tea options abound, but for those who are avoiding caffeine, Niko Neko matcha lattes and fizzy drinks like the “Blue Citrus” with blue pea and yuzu are also available.

Wabi Sabi
Address: 3 Everton Park, 01-79, S(080003), +65 6909 5431

F’east

Far East Flora has opened a new vertical flora centre in Clementi, replete with luscious flowers and a café to boot. It’s the perfect brunch spot, with all-day breakfast items such as avocado toast, shakshuka, a savoury waffle platter, as well as the café’s signature croffle. If you’re in the mood for something more filling, choose from any one of the mains, like a satisfying beef burger or succulent grilled king prawns. There is also a range of pastas in flavours like carbonara and shimeji mushroom pesto. A trip to F’east is not complete without cake, so make sure to order its ondeh ondeh cake or the delectable Belgian chocolate mille crêpe. 

F’east
Address: 435 Clementi Road, S(599873)

Park Bäckerei

You don’t have to go to Germany to find authentic German pretzels. Park Bäckerei, located at Icon Village at Tanjong Pagar, is opened by German-native Dennis von Berlepsch and his wife Jane Lee Richard, who have perfected the hand-shaped Swabian-style pretzels from southwest Germany. Each pretzel is dipped in a traditional lye solution for its beautiful, characteristic brown crust. Also on the menu are adorable pretzel buns shaped like hedgehogs and filled with a homemade caramel spread. If you’re looking for a quick weekday lunch, opt for the savoury bagels and sandwiches, such as the Caprese pesto bagel and the “Sausage Kraut” sandwich starring smoked bratwurst and crispy fried onions. 

Park Bäckerei, 12 Gopeng Street, 01-41/42 and 52/53, S(078877), +65 8756 2029

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Book Bar

Bibliophiles here have long dreamed of more spaces to chill, eat and read in the good company of books. At Book Bar, you can do exactly that. This independent bookstore-cum-café spotlights Singaporean voices in literature alongside a café menu that includes drinks like coffee and green tea, perfect when served with pandan chiffon cake and kaya. As for food, munch on sides like truffle fries and onion rings, or go for sandwiches as simple as a grilled cheese or as magnificent as a croque madame or a roast beef sandwich.

Book Bar, 57 Duxton Road, S(089521), +65 8398 7871

Onné

The latest in a long line of Japanese-Italian fusion eateries, Onné sets itself apart with its ingenious pasta creations such as the carbonara miso, replacing the usual guanciale (cured pork jowl) with a torched miso pork jowl instead. If not in the mood for pasta, go for donburi bowls such as the “Melting Beef don”, which features pan-seared beef over fluffy Japanese rice, accompanied by truffle and an onsen egg. But do make sure to order its signature mochi waffles, which comes in flavours like charcoal and matcha green tea, to satisfy your sweet tooth. 

Onné, 5 Kampong Bahru Road, S(169341), +65 9760 4004

Lou Shang

This HDB-themed café in Dhoby Ghaut has been making its rounds on social media for its imaginative replication of HDB blocks from a not-so-distant past. Fans love the inherent charm of this hidden café, which pays homage to HDB estates built in the ‘70s and ‘80s. A hidden elevator within sister bar Mama Diam takes you up to the café, which offers local classics served with a twist. A crab and ricotta ravioli, for instance, is tossed in a chilli crab sauce, while tiger prawns and Nonya chicken curry are served alongside a French baguette. Here, even the iconic Chinese herbal syrup Pei Pa Koa is made into a latte, perfect for washing this hearty café fare down.

Make sure to stick around by night, where the space turns into a cocktail bar. Creations include the “Osmanthus”, after the classic Chinese dessert, starring osmanthus-infused Old Tom gin, Barsol Pisco Quebranta, Lilet Blanc, and St-Germain.

Lou Shang, 38 Prinsep Street, 02-02, S(188665), +65 8714 0012

Uptown

The perfect spot for café-hoppers and vintage clothing shoppers alike, Uptown is a new café along Zion Road that’s the brainchild of former fashion buyer Timothy Koh. Here, delights like truffle cream pasta and kimchi fried chicken burger rub shoulders with vintage Céline and Louis Vuitton bags, as well as a curated range of apparel that will appeal to anyone looking to refresh their wardrobe. Don’t forget to fill up on creative spins on local and international cuisines, like the “Butter Chicken naan’wich”, featuring fluffy pieces of naan wrapped around a butter chicken filling. 

Uptown, 55 Zion Road, S(247780)

Bacha Coffee Fashion Avenue

Bacha Coffee has opened its newest outlet at Marina Bay Sands called Bacha Coffee Fashion Avenue, spanning a stunning 300 square metres. With black-and-white chequered tiles, white-and-gold latticework and beautifully-crafted caftans displayed on the walls, the space is reminiscent of the luxurious coffee rooms of Marrakech. The menu includes over 200 coffees (including single origin coffees from Ecuador, Nepal, Yirgacheffe and elsewhere) and a selection of exquisite pâtisseries to boot. 

Outlet exclusives here include the blueberry and lavender croissant, which is only available until September. If you’re looking for savoury options, there is also a range of savoury croissants or truffle scrambled eggs for an indulgent brunch.

Bacha Coffee Fashion Avenue, 2 Bayfront Avenue, B2-13/14, S(018972), +65 6954 1910

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Ralph’s Coffee

The newest Ralph Lauren store at Marina Bay Sands has brought with it Ralph’s Coffee, the American luxury house’s landmark café concept. With an adorable life-size Polo Bear greeting you at entry, enjoy a cup of joe brewed with Ralph’s Roast, a specialty blend made with beans sourced from Central and South America. The brand has focused its efforts on perfecting drip coffee, but options like the sea salt caramel latte won't disappoint either. And if you need a sugar re-fuel, pick from Ralph’s selection of cakes, cookies, and soft-serve ice cream.

Ralph’s Coffee, 2 Bayfront Avenue, 01-71, S(018972)

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Back to Eden

A plant-based diet is not just a passing fad but a lifestyle, which Back to Eden takes very seriously. Here, you’ll find plant-based brunch plates that don’t just look delectable—they taste good too. Oyster mushrooms, for instance, are marinated with a house-made Malay herb and spice mix, then fried for an insatiable crunch to dip with a dairy-free mayo zested with lime. Swiss rosti is also on the menu, with dairy-based sour cream swapped out for a homemade cashew sour cream, and accompanied by a protein-packed tofu scramble, mushrooms, creamed spinach, and roasted tomato with pesto.

Back to Eden, 64 Prinsep Street, S(188667), +65 6238 1068

Café Margaret

Another South Korean import, Café Margaret offers a glimpse of the popular two-story cafés in Seoul with its cute and homely interiors. Pick your pâtisserie on the first floor, where gems like matcha cream cube pies or red velvet cream cheese cookies are gloriously laid out for your perusal. When you’ve picked a favourite, head up to the second floor to indulge in a relaxed and rustic atmosphere. 

Café Margaret, 32 Bali Lane, S(189868)

Nakey

Another newcomer has come to disrupt the doughnut scene. Nakey, located in Chinatown, is offering freshly-baked bombolonis in flavours like lemon basil and nutty praline to satiate your cravings. Each bomboloni is created with a liquid sourdough starter, which uses wild yeast to leaven the dough for a characteristic aromatic tang. Wash it down with an exciting selection of flavoured coffee, such as pistachio latte and Biscoff and caramel latte for those with an extra indulgent sweet tooth.

Nakey, 10 Trengganu Street, S(058464), +65 9449 7176

Nesuto

Beloved Japanese-French pâtisserie Nesuto has opened a new outlet at Jewel Changi Airport, boasting sleek and minimalist interiors as a sanctuary in the midst of a bustling airport. Find outlet exclusives here like its extended range of signature chocolate bon-bons, including earl grey and bergamot, smoked dark chocolate and caramel, and passionfruit and hazelnut. Lovers of matcha will be pleased with its new matcha chestnut cake, while those who like their chocolate in unusual combinations will love the chocolate orange and chocolate whisky cake. 

Nesuto, 78 Airport Boulevard, 01-236/237, Jewel Changi Airport, S(819666)

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Long Black Café

Opened a decade ago at Biopolis, Long Black Café is reopening with the classic fusion of Japanese-Italian cuisine and fresh, handmade pasta at its core. Take the wafu pasta, a bold umami bomb made with bonito flakes and savoury vegetables tossed with thick, handmade pasta, or the peri peri chicken burger that’s marinated in homemade peri peri sauce and cooked sous-vide. Don’t forget the Sailors Fish and Chips, which coats sea bass in Long Black Café’s secret batter recipe and is accompanied by tartar sauce for an acidic tang.

Long Black Café, 20 Biopolis Way, S(138668)

Paaru

Take a step back from your busy life at Paaru, a café on Pearl’s Hill Terrace in Chinatown with minimalistic paper screens and lanterns, calming you down with burning incense. This Japanese-inspired café includes classic coffee options with beans sourced from Ethiopia, Brazil and Colombia, accompanied by breakfast delights such as the freshly-baked shokupan (Japanese milk bread), which comes in combinations like French toast or topped with eggs (scrambled or poached) with a side of crispy bacon.

Paaru, 195 Pearl's Hill Terrace, 01-61, S(168976)

Snap

Opened on July 2, Snap is a new café in the CBD that’s perfect for a quick lunch. Its specialties include its sourdough toasties, which come in classic flavours like a triple cheese toastie or more exciting versions like gochujang prawn. Wash it down with coffee made with 100 per cent Arabica beans roasted in-house, which shines in drinks like the pistachio espresso latte for a wonderful nutty profile. If you’re not into coffee, though, a range of sparkling refreshers like honey yuzu and strawberry lemonade are available for you to beat the heat. 

Snap, 21 McCallum Street, 01-01/02 The Clift, S(069047)

Tomo Café

One of the newest dining spots in the ever-trendy Joo Chiat area is Tomo Café, a Japanese-style café serving up simple yet filling plates. A highlight of its brunch menu is the avocado burrata toast, which is drizzled with balsamic vinegar, Tater Tots, and greens for a healthy bite of fibre, acid and crunch to cut through the creaminess of the burrata. A hearty pasta selection includes a crab pasta linguine, tossed in a choice of miso or lemon butter. And for a drink that doubles as a dessert, go for the iced tiramisu latte, which combines espresso with dairy-free cream, mascarpone, and milk for the ultimate decadent treat. 

Tomo Café, 189 Joo Chiat Road, S(427460)

Wildcard

The folks behind Maxi Coffee Bar has opened a new concept—Wildcard, a modern café by day and a wine bar by night. Visit for brunch and look forward to a menu featuring dishes such as the tenderly braised oxtail coated in an espresso barbecue glaze; buttermilk marinated fried quail tossed in Sichuan pepper; and juicy prawn katsu sandwiched between fluffy milk bread.

Wildcard, 405 Havelock Road, 01-03 Furama RiverFront, S(169633)

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Elijah Pies

This popular bakery has opened its first dine-in outlet along Tanjong Pagar. Head down and dig into its decadent dessert pies like the Nutella pie featuring a medley of smooth dark chocolate and roasted hazelnuts; and honey chrysanthemum pie. The latter sees a mix of chrysanthemum and honey in a flaky pastry. Savoury pies are available too, like the black truffle mash pie, a fragrant slice that sees layers of custard, portobello mushroom and black truffle-infused mashed potatoes.

Elijah Pies, 803 King George’s Avenue, 02-216, S(200803), +65 9855 9480

Birds of Paradise Gelato Boutique & Sandwich Bar

This popular homegrown ice cream brand has opened its proper dine-in café concept at Mandai Wildlife West. On top of classic ice cream flavours, keep your eye out for outlet exclusives too like the banana coconut caramel and smoked double chocolate. Balance its sweet treats with savoury creations like the grilled triple cheese sandwich, and tuna and gouda sandwich.

Birds of Paradise Gelato Boutique & Sandwich Bar, 20 Mandai Lake Road, 02-03, S(729825), +65 9825 0262

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The Fat Kid Bakery

This popular bakery has found a home along Amoy Street. Here, the bakery has debuted a wide range of freshly baked creations. Try indulgent treats like the fudgy triple chocolate brownies, crisp kouign amann and flakey croissants. Of course, its iconic sourdough Bombos are still available. The bakery’s interpretation of Italian donuts come generously stuffed with fillings such as crème brulee, blueberry and roasted garlic.

The Fat Kid Bakery, 39 Amoy Street, S(069865), +65 8836 4833

Alchemist

This popular coffee café has opened its latest outlet in the heart of the CBD. Here, roasts rotate on a regular basis and feature beans like the popular Los Tres Mosqueteros that offer notes of lychee and grape. Pair your cuppa with a pastry or two—try the yuzu lemon danish, comprising a fluffy pastry topped with zesty and refreshing yuzu lemon curd.

Alchemist (multiple locations), 71 Robinson Road, 01-01, S(068895)

Allpress @ 73 Duxton

Auckland-born Michael Allpress’s renowned specialty roaster café concept Allpress Espresso is coming to one of Singapore’s hottest neighbourhoods. Boasting a retail pop-up store alongside its café offerings on Duxton Road, you can savour signature medium roast blends like the classic Allpress Espresso Blend, which is sweet and tinged with notes of caramel and dark fruit. Or go for the Browns Mill Organic, which has a subtle citrus acidity rounded off with the nutty sweet notes of toffee. 

Get your hands on Allpress’ food menu featuring wholesome bagels, cakes and pastries, as well as a luscious affogato sundae that sees vanilla and mocha ice cream drizzled with two powerful espresso shots, topped with a crisp canelé and an almond Florentine. The coffee Basque cheesecake is both wonderfully light and rich, and the Allpress cold brew sorbet distils everything you love about cold brew in a cold cup of ice cream. Opening on May 2 for six months only, don’t miss out on this exclusive café opening.

Allpress @ 73 Duxton, 73 Duxton Road, S(089532)

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The Marmalade Pantry

Having made its mark on the Singapore café scene more than twenty years ago, The Marmalade Pantry is opening a new outlet at Anchorpoint Shopping Centre on May 7. The space offers menu classics to enthral your taste buds, like the Marmalade Mac and Cheese, a classic offering featuring mozzarella, parmesan, and blue cheese and enhanced with truffle paste, oil, and cream for a powerful umami punch. Even better, from now until August 31, you’ll be able to savour outlet exclusives like the fried artichoke with lemon ricotta for a creamy yet tangy appetiser, and the duck ragû pappardelle for a wholesome pasta main. Exclusive drinks like the Shimmering Gold Moscato, made with its exclusive Gold Moscato Tea with cranberry juice, soda water, and edible gold dust, are perfect for washing it all down.

The Marmalade Pantry, 370 Alexandra Road, 1/F (Central Atrium) Anchorpoint Shopping Centre, S(159953)

Fifty Five Coffee Bar

Fifty Five Coffee Bar is a quaint café along trendy Neil Road with a selection of specialty tea, coffee and matcha alongside freshly baked pastries and hearty lunch treats. Take the Japanese fusion bowls made by partner Ooomahmee, which include cold truffle oil cappellini with either Hokkaido scallops; fresh trout with a generous serving of ikura; or the rice bowl with grilled unagi and flounder skirt topped with a runny onsen egg and edamame. The traditional cough syrup pipagao is having a renaissance with cafés coming up with their own innovative twists; Fifty Five is no different with its strawberry pipagao latte, a concoction that balances sweet, slightly tart and bitter flavours with the herbal profiles of pipagao.

Keep an eye on this café, which transforms into a stylish cocktail bar at night, offering craft cocktails and a curation of beers. 

Fifty Five Coffee Bar, 55A Neil Rd, S(088892), +65 8817 8237

Café Lilac by Whisking Bakes

Swap pretty-in-pink for pretty-in-purple at Café Lilac, where you’ll be treated to cakes, pastries and coffee in a delightful shades of lilac. The café has revolutionised the traditional Teochew orh nee (sweet yam paste) by filling it in a tart (the first of its kind in Singapore) that pleases with a buttery crust and a soft yam filling. The tiramisu is not to be missed either; it swaps savoiardi biscuits for taro milk biscuits, adding a layer of pure, earthy taro paste over mascarpone before finishing the masterpiece with a dusting of sweet potato powder. 

Accompany these confections with a refreshing lilac lemonade made with butterfly pea flowers, or the taro Einspanner, an iced black coffee made with sweet potato powder. It’s topped with a decadent layer of sweet taro cream.

Café Lilac, 466 Crawford Lane, 01-08, S(190465), +65 8850 5918

Coffee Bywassies

Pop by Coffee Bywassies on Hong Kong Street, located in Hotel Bywassies, Singapore’s first pop-up hotel themed after the adorable platypus “Wassies by Wassies” NFT collection. The café boasts a signature blend made with beans from Brazil Laos, and Congo, making for a dynamic cup of joe that’s slightly acidic and floral with notes of stone fruit and a chocolate finish. It’s the ideal study spot with its minimalist, spacious concrete curves and simple wooden stools, and the perfect place to flex your NFTs—Wassie NFT holders get 69 percent off drinks at the café.

Coffee Bywassies, 5 Hong Kong Street, S(059648)

Coach Café

Coach has teamed up with coffee retailer Brawn & Brains Coffee to deliver Coach Café, a one-of-a-kind fixture within a Keong Saik Road three-story shophouse. It is the American fashion house's first permanent blended dining and retail experience in the world, giving you an elevated version of a New York City diner. Within its sleek pastel pink walls you’ll find brunch favourites like classic pancakes and a juicy American cheeseburger to accompany speciality coffee classics. 

There are also three levels of retail spaces for you to shop Coach merchandise, including a room dedicated to vintage restored and authenticated leather bags. If you’re looking for a good brunch spot and a unique retail experience afterwards, you can’t miss Coach Café on Keong Saik Road. 

Coach Café, 5 Keong Saik Road, S(089113)

Ten+

With its grand opening only last month, Ten+ is a blazing newcomer at Sungei Tengah Road with its safari-themed interiors and open-air concept. Western classics like the cheeseburger with curly fries are on offer, but other offerings are interpreted with Asian twists. The baked snapper with sambal aioli is a highlight, sitting atop pumpkin mash, salsa, and sautéed kale. 

The highlight is the Asian-style Big Breakfast, which sees a traditional British fry-up turned on its head with a generous serving of furikake rice, accompanied by chicken cutlets, scrambled eggs, pickled cucumbers, Asian slaw, sautéed mushrooms, ikan bilis, and sambal dip. It’s salty, acidic, and umami, making sure you won’t need the traditional British breakfast again.

Ten+, 65 Sungei Tengah Road, S(699000)

Takagi Coffee

Japanese roastery Takagi Coffee made its highly anticipated international debut in Singapore late last month, and it is already making waves in the café scene. Here, coffee beans sourced from Indonesia, Nicaragua, Rwanda and more are roasted freshly in-house to make a blend that’s rich, dark and intense.

Here, you’ll be treated to an extensive menu that includes a katsu sando, which pairs fluffy white bread with a deep-fried chicken cutlet for a satisfying brunch. If you have a sweet tooth, you won’t be disappointed either with highlights like the French toast, a Japanese wheat flour brioche topped with chewy mochi skin and served with matcha ice cream and black honey. The soft and custard-like toast is decadent, and the slight bitter notes of the matcha is a welcome contrast to the deep sweetness of the honey.

Takagi Coffee, 100 Tras Street, 01-14B, S(079027), +65 6787 4389

Café Brera at Reunion

Café Brera at Reunion is Bakery Brera’s newest outlet at the National Museum of Singapore, bringing with it the expertise of Brera’s artisan breads and pâtisseries. You’ll find delicately flaky treats like the cruffin, the lovechild of a croissant and a muffin, with stuffed calamansi curd for a local spin on viennoiseries. The all-day dining menu is perfect for brunch, which includes sandwiches paired with otah otah or satay chicken as a nod to Singapore’s Malay heritage. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to choose your artisan bread of choice ranging from wholemeal, multigrain, baguettes and ciabattas. 

Café Brera at Reunion, 93 Stamford Road, 01-06, S(178897)

Ceres Haus

Ceres is easy to miss if you’re not looking for it, but once you do, it will be worth it. A minimalist café by day and speakeasy by night, its dimly-lit interiors give off a moody and contemplative vibe that gives you a breath of peace and quiet in the midst of the Central Business District. 

Here, you’ll be able to nibble on sliced cheese with sourdough and homemade jams that satisfies with its simplicity. Otherwise, for a more filling offering, go for a sourdough sandwich, which includes an iteration compiling potato salad with sriracha mayo, inari (pouches of deep-fried tofu), sliced onion, whipped butter and Havarti cheese. Wash it down with a coffee, or a wine from its all-day wine menu.

Ceres Haus, 18A Circular Road, S(049374)

Café Limonci

Looking for a chill place to relax and unwind? Look no further than Café Limonci, located on the second floor of the Oxley Bizhub industrial complex. On first look, you might mistake it for a minimalist furniture showroom decked out with indoor plants and wall-to-ceiling windows.
 
Here, you’ll be able to sip on coffees brewed from single-origin beans sourced from Rwanda, as well as the popular matcha latte. Don’t forget the selection of gelato (with the option to add a waffle!), with exotic flavours like lemon curd thyme and Tahitian vanilla bean that will surely satisfy your sweet tooth.

Café Limonci, 61 Ubi Road 1, 01-17 Oxley Bizhub, S(408727), +65 9677 2188

Arc-en-ciel Pâtisserie

This new pâtisserie takes you on a trip to France without leaving these shores. Arc-en-ciel Pâtisserie (French for ‘rainbow’) offers a glittering array of colourful, polished pastries harkens back to the precision of French pastry-making. The Elijah, for instance, is a petite white chocolate lime mousse cake with yuzu and almond that looks too pretty to eat.
 
For a fuller experience, get the tea pairings along with the desserts; options include the poire mangue tea and strawberry champagne.
 
Arc-en-ciel Pâtisserie, 37A Neil Road, S(088822), +65 8893 2660

Wong Fu Fu

Taiwanese joint Wong Fu Fu is sure to be popular in bubble tea-crazed Singapore. Here, you’ll be treated to a mini buffet bar with an option to customise a hot plate dish. So, order that Taiwan fried chicken and striploin steak with your choice of carbs (which includes spaghetti) and egg fried rice.
 
Even better, bubble tea is free-flow here and is customisable with your choice of toppings at the  DIY bubble tea station.
 
Wong Fu Fu, 776 North Bridge Road, S(198744), +65 8890 1844

Beastly Girls Sandwich Bar

Tucked away in a corner of Odeon Katong lies Beastly Girls Sandwich Bar, and its offerings live up to its ravenous name. Expect hearty and filling dishes that include the Breakfast Beast, juicy pork sausages, scrambled eggs, melted cheddar and ketchup nestled within a nicely toasted Cubano bun. For a more unexpected offering, go for the Beastly Girl, a lunch item consisting of flame-torched beef tongue, a fried egg, melted emmental, mayo and Dijon mustard over a slice of sourdough.
 
Don’t miss out on desserts to complete a satisfying meal. A must-try is the affogato, which comes with two strong espresso shots, Madagascan vanilla bean gelato, and two KitKat sticks.
 
Beastly Girls Sandwich Bar, 11 East Coast Road, Odeon Katong 01-18, S(428722)

Micro Bakery Kitchen

Micro Bakery’s newest outlet at Tiong Bahru, Micro Bakery Kitchen, is a must-try for brunch lovers. All its sourdough loaves are handmade and baked fresh daily. Have it with the tomato gazpacho, prepared with ricotta, cherry tomatoes, and the more unusual Thai basil, or the duck ragout that’s sure to bring out the tender smokiness of the duck.
 
If you’re vegetarian, don’t worry, they’ve got you covered with a vegetarian-friendly menu—creations such as portobello mushroom over gruyere topped with cured egg yolk over a ciabatta roll will keep you more than satisfied.
 
Micro Bakery Kitchen, 78 Yong Siak Street, 01-12, S(163078)

Le Matin Patisserie

This homegrown pastry shop has opened its first dine-in concept at Ion Orchard. A plethora of sweet and savoury dishes await, including the fermented mushroom quiche, a French pastry tart generously stuffed with creamy custard, porcini mushrooms and smoked celeriac. The savoury treat is finished with slices of mushrooms. For something sweet, go for the goat’s milk tres leches, a decadent slice of cake layered with sweet goat’s milk dulce de leche mousse, and tangy passionfruit and olive oil curd.

Le Matin Patisserie, 2 Orchard Turn, B2-49, S(238801), +65 8030 7303

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Surrey Hills Deli

Head to Surrey Hills Deli, Surrey Hills Grocer’s newest cafe concept, at Raffles Place and savour Melbourne-inspired sandwiches and dishes. Beef lovers will not want to miss out on the tassie steak sandwich, layered with a juicy Tasmanian King Island sirloin, peppers relish, house mustard mayo and salad. Those who prefer flavours of the sea can opt for the Syd Fish Market sashimi-grade salmon that’s prepared medium rare. The fish sits on a bed of mushroom barley grains and topped with marinated roe. Wash these dishes down with a latte made from Surrey Hills’ signature blend, which offers aromatic notes of hazelnut, molasses and milk chocolate.

Surrey Hills Deli, 6 Battery Road, 01-02, S(049909)

The Hainan Story Coffee House

The Hainan Story has opened its latest concept at Nex. At the new outlet, look forward to a range of classic Hainanese fare including braised pork belly, chicken cutlet and curry rice. While you’re here, don’t miss out on its outlet exclusive dishes too, like the Hainanese ah mai’s chee cheong fun comprising thin rice noodles topped with egg, fish balls and fried shallots. Have a bite and revel in silky rice noodles paired with sweet and savoury chee cheong fun sauce. If you’re looking for a sweet treat after your meal, go for the outlet exclusive pandan waffles, generously slathered with the joint’s house made gula Melaka kaya.

The Hainan Story Coffee House, 23 Serangoon Central, 02-17 Nex, S(556083), + 65 9761 4556 

Cloud

The latest addition to the Duxton Hill enclave is Cloud, a minimalist cafe concept offering a selection of bakes and brews. Dig into its daily bakes, such as the fruit cake crumble, a seasonal treat that of buttery pastry filled with poached apple chunks. It’s finished with crunchy crumble, giving each bite additional texture. Look out for its financier as well, the cafe’s interpretation of the classic French almond cake elevated with the addition of dried berries. Complement your bakes with a steamy cup of coffee, like the creamy and nutty hot white.

Cloud, 1a Duxton Hill, 01-01, S(089480)

Overbrod

Transport yourself to Scandinavia with a meal at Overbrod. Located at Anchorpoint, this cafe serves up a mouth-watering selection of Swedish and Danish plates, including the smorrebrod. This classic Danish and Norwegian open-faced sandwich is built on a layer of sourdough rye bread. Try the skagenröra smorrebrod, layered with hard boiled eggs, Norwegian Coldwater shrimp, tobiko and mentaiko mayo. Meatballs are available too, like the frikadeller, pork and beef meatballs accompanied by baby potatoes, veal jus cream sauce and lingon berry jam.

Overbrod, 370 Alexandra Road, 01-14A, S(159953), +65 8157 0625

Equate Coffee

This popular café has opened its second outlet at Orchard Central. Look forward to a selection of delectable food and aromatic brews. Naturally, its signature house blend is a must try. A medium-bodied cuppa, this blend is a fragrant medley of beans from Brazil and Sumatra, offering chocolate-y and nutty notes. Complement your cup of joe with Japanese-inspired sandos such as the spam truffle egg mayo, which features layers of creamy truffle egg mayo and pork spam sandwiched between slices of fluffy shokupan (milk bread).

Equate Coffee, 181 Orchard Road, 01-17A Orchard Central, S(238896)

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Bag Me Up

This newest bagel house has opened its doors along Everton Park and serves up a hearty selection of gourmet bagel sandwiches. Bagels here rolled by hand and prepped fresh daily. Besides the usual suspects of smoked salmon and cream cheese, try the Bag Me Up signature instead and find soft unagi, ham and lettuce stuffed between perfectly toasted bagel slices. It’s also slathered with an eel sauce, adding umami to each bite. For something classic, the Brekkie is layered with bacon, scrambled eggs and torched cheese.

Bag Me Up, 2 Everton Park, 01-59B, S(081002), +65 9670 1750

Mooi Patisserie

Hidden in Alexandra Technopark is Mooi Patisserie, the latest concept helmed by Gail Ho, former head pastry chef of Michelin-starred Korean restaurant, Meta. At this patisserie, Ho serves up a range of mouth-watering pastries like the Mokasha, a decadent pastry comprising a crisp buckwheat tart shell generously filled with chocolate biscuit, light vanilla Chantilly, and a rich buckwheat caramel centre. The treat is topped with a smooth coffee-infused dark chocolate 66 per cent cremeux. Seasonal creations are available too, including the pistachio tart, a nutty dessert filled with a pistachio almond frangipane, crunchy praline and Sicillian pistachio paste.

Mooi Patisserie, 438C Alexandra Road, 01-06/07 Block C, Alexandra Technopark, S(119976)

The Glasshouse

Start the day with a comforting brunch at Glasshouse’s latest outlet along Neil Road. Apart from artisanal coffee and tartines, its new outlet also offers a selection of brunch staples including granola bowls and breakfast bagels. Meat lovers can go for the roast beef sanger, an outlet exclusive featuring beautiful layers of Australian grass-fed ribeye, sauteed onion, red cheddar and pickled cucumber. At the same time, vegetarian-friendly options include the Japanese pumpkin quinoa salad, a medley of quinoa, pickled daikon, cherry tomato and roasted Japanese pumpkin. It’s drizzled with a honey mustard dressing and pumpkin seed oil.

The Glasshouse, 136 Neil Road, 01-01, S(088865)

Abundance

This modern Taiwanese café has opened a new outlet along Jalan Besar. Keep your eyes out for its signature dishes, including the gua bao. The eatery’s interpretation of the popular Taiwanese street snack sees fluffy lotus leaf bread filled with fork tender stewed pork belly, pickled mustard greens (suan cai) and ground peanuts. On top of favourites, dig into new creations like the braised beef rice that features utterly tender beef cubes glazed in a rich sauce and balanced with pickled vegetables. End your meal on a sweet note with the Taiwanese peanut ice cream roll that comes wrapped in a thin crepe.

Abundance, 399 Jalan Besar, S(209008), +65 8032 9525

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