You have one of the best pancakes in Singapore, as well as bakeries from Korea. Not to mention, all the halal cafes in the area.
Hence, we’ve compiled the best cafes at Bugis, explaining why they’re so popular, and which dishes we recommend you getting.
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Where are the best cafes in Bugis?
Here is the ultimate Bugis cafe hopping guide, including cafes in Bugis Junction, Bugis+, CHIJMES, Arab Street, Haji Lane, and more.
Bugis cafes
1. Korio — best breakfast sandwiches & donuts
2. Belleville Pancakes — fluffy Japanese pancakes
3. Tolido’s Espresso Nook — best rostis
4. Cafe 21 — halal-certified cafe
5. Meownistry of Meow — cat cafe
6. Yerba Yerba — Singapore’s first Yerba Mate cafe
7. Dough — glasshouse bakery
8. Earlybird Cafe — famous chicken and pancakes
9. Fahrenheit Coffee — coffee house in a spa
10. Mondays — all-day breakfast and caneles
11. Singapore Coffee — menu inspired by local dishes
12. Zerah Coffee Roasters — minimalistic coffee house
13. Calligraph Coffee — ceremonial grade matcha at reasonable prices
14. Monarchs & Milkweed Gelato — artisanal gelatos
15. Momolato — new gelato parlour in Bugis
16. Oriental Kopi — famous Malaysian chain with kopi and bolo buns
17. Elephant Grounds — viral bakery & brunch spot from Hong Kong
18. Acoustics Coffee Bar — new sandos cafe at National Library Bugis
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Here are more cafes near Bugis.
Best cafes in Bugis
1. Korio’s new outlet
Korio’s cult-fave doughnuts and grilled cheese are finally back — this time in Bugis.
They have just opened its second outlet at Guoco Midtown II, bringing its viral honey sea salt doughnuts, sausage & egg sammies, and melty grilled cheese. The new space channels NYC caféeenergy, perfect for a chill brunch or takeaway fix.
Take the chance to try their new location-only exclusives include a Brisket Sandwich with slow-cooked grass-fed beef, and their spicy reimagined BLT Sandwich.
Location: 20 Tan Quee Lan St, # 01-21, Guoco Midtown II, Singapore 188107.
Opening hours: 8am-430pm
2. Belleville Pancakes
Is this the best cafe in Bugis? Located on the first floor of Bugis Junction, this cafe is famous for its affordable and fluffy millefeuille pancakes.
Belleville Pancakes originated from Osaka, Japan. Some might aruge that these might be the best pancakes in Singapore, and they have a strong reason to believe so. Millefeuille translates to “a thousand layers” in French. While it’s more commonly known as a crispy puff pastry, Belleville takes inspiration from and incorporates the same principles into their pancakes. This results in the most divine texture — almost souffle like despite how thin they were. In the same vein, Belleville’s pancakes were not as cakey as American pancakes commonly found in brunch cafes.
Belleville’s Plain Millefeuille Pancakes starts from $7.9 for four pieces and $11.9 for eight pieces. Meanwhile other variations such as the Mango Pancakes and Matcha with Rice Ball and Red Bean Pancakes start from $11.9 for two pieces and $12.2 for four pieces respectively.
This cafe in Bugis Junction also offers savoury sandwiches, light brunch sets, coffee and tea, for those who are looking for a full meal there.
Location: 230 Victoria Street #01-01B, Singapore 188024
Opening hours:
Mon-Thu: 9am-8pm
Fri-Sat: 9am-9pm
Sunday: 9am-8pm
3. Tolido’s Espresso Nook
If you love rosti, you have to head down to Tolido’s Espresso Nook, a famous all-day breakfast cafe at Bugis.
Featuring possibly the best rosti in Singapore, Tolido’s Espresso Nook’s rendition features a thin crisp on the outside, complemented with a fluffy and moist interior. We heard that Tolido’s rostis are so good because the kitchen freshly grates every potato to order, instead of pre-forming the rosti patties in advance. To enjoy their rosti, you can either order the Rosti with Smoked Bratwurst ($22) or Rosti with Cheesy Sausage ($20).
Alternatively, opt for the sinful Stout-Glazed Bacon French Toast ($20), showcasing a playful tease between the sweet and savoury components.
Beyond brunch, Tolido’s Espresso Nook is famous for their coffee. Their secret house blend comprises a mix of beans from Brazil, Ethiopia and Papa New Guinea. In addition to the typical espresso-based coffee, which starts from $4, you can also enjoy more experimental concoctions like the Dirty Sea Salt Spiced Chai Latte ($8) and Pumpkin Spice Latte ($6.5).
A fun fact about this cafe is the name Tolido is derived after the first syllabus of the founder and his parents’ names.
Location: 462 Crawford Ln, #01-63, Singapore 190462
Opening hours:
Mon-Tue: 8am-3pm
Wednesday: 8am-5pm
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 8am-3pm
Sat-Sun: 8am-5pm
4. Cafe 21
Photo: Cafe 21 / Instagram
Nestled at the corner of North Bridge Road, Bugis, Cafe 21 is a halal-certified cafe offering all-day breakfast and milk tea delights.
While this halal cafe in Bugis features a blend of colonial and modern design elements, which is super Instagrammable, it only has limited indoor and outdoor seating. Hence, it’s best to visit during non-peak hours such as the weekdays. Alternatively, you can get it to go, as their takeaway boxes render dining on the streets of Bali Lane and Haji Lane convenient.
Now for the food. Some of their best-sellers on their affordable breakfast menu are Mentaiko Fries ($7), Brunch Royale ($13.9), and Morning Delicacy ($6.9), which features Indomie.
For a perfect pairing, try their Thai Red Milk Tea ($5) or the classic Brown Sugar Fresh Milk ($5.5) instead of a basic latte.
Location: 747 North Bridge Rd, Singapore 198713
Opening hours: 9am-9pm
5. Meownistry of Meows
If you’re looking for a conducive space with wifi and electrical sockets to focus on your work, consider this cat cafe at Bugis.
Meownistry of Meows is Singapore’s first co-working space and lounge… with cats! Interact with 13 different cats, such as Beanbag, Rice and Shadow. But do note that not all 13 cats will be roaming about the cat cafe at all times, as they might be resting in their private rooms during the day.
Hourly passes start from $5 per hour, with their 10-Hour Package. But, there’s no need to commit as you can also opt for a 1-Hour Pass at $10. If you’re in need of a long-term co-working space, you can also consider getting their 30-Day Pass at $195 for students and $250 for non-students.
In addition to their common area, you can also book a private room at this unique cafe, inclusive of bean bags, console games, movies and karaoke system from $25 per hour.
Location: 4A Jln Klapa, Singapore 199316
Opening hours: 11am-10pm
6. Yerba Yerba
Yerba Yerba is the only place in Singapore serving yerba mate the way Uruguay actually drinks it. Run out of a shophouse on Bali Lane by potter and Lasalle lecturer Ben, it’s open weekends only, and the mate he serves it in is hand-thrown by him. The Canarias Edición Especial ($15) Traditional Mate Service comes with a 70°C kettle for refills, dine-in only. If you’re just passing through, the El Clásico ($5) cold brew is the easier entry point — pure, cold-steeped yerba mate with a dry, smoky finish. Go before 8pm; there’s no extension on weekends.
Location: 31A Bali Lane, Singapore 189867
Opening hours:
Mon-Thu: Closed
Fri-Sun: 12-8pm
7. Dough
Dough is a popular glasshouse bakery and cafe located in CHIJMES. While it’s a slight walk from Bugis, this cafe is worth the travel.
Beyond its sleek and Instagram-worthy ambience, it’s renowned for its artisanal ‘dough’ creations, including pastries, bread, and pasta — all crafted in-house.
At the heart of their menu are their inventive pastries, like the Adzuki Mochi Danish and the Pistachio Raspberry Danish in delightful croissant cubes shape. Personally, we loved the Strawberry Brioche ($5) for its refreshing and botanical flavours.
While Dough is famous for their bakes, they have been diligently improving their selection of main dishes since their opening in 2021. Choose from their Asian-fusion menu, featuring standout dishes such as Spicy Seafood Aglio Olio and Kimchi Croque Monsieur. Additionally, Dough offers seasonal monthly special dishes. For instance, for May 2024, they offer Sichuan Chicken Roulade.
Location: Chijmes, 30 Victoria Street #01-30, Singapore 187996
Opening hours: 8.30am-9pm
8. Earlybird Cafe
We’re not exaggerating when we say that this is the best rendition of chicken and pancakes in Singapore.
Earlybird Cafe transcended the classic Chicken and Pancakes ($19) with their house-made chili maple syrup. Don’t worry. It’s not too spicy; just enough to counteract the sweetness. This should be acceptable to those with the lowest spice tolerance.
However, beyond the house-made sauce, the two elements of the dish were also perfectly cooked. The chicken had a light coating of fried batter. While I was expecting the tenders to be the highlight of this dish, the milkiness and soft texture of the pancakes snagged my attention. To make it even better, the pancakes are cooked at a slightly higher heat to crisp up the edges.
Location: 17 Jln Pinang, Singapore 199149
Opening hours:
Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm
Saturday: 9am-9pm
Sunday: 9am-5pm
9. Fahrenheit Coffee
Serving coffee and tea at a luxury facial spa is nothing too special, but when you’re dedicating a team of professional baristas and procuring award-winning coffee beans, that’s next level.
Fahrenheit Coffee is the receptionist area for a spa in Bugis. Warm lighting and a big comfortable couch, it’s the perfect place to unwind even if you’re not actually going for a treatment.
Just because they’re a subsidiary of a spa, doesn’t mean they don’t take their coffee seriously. Their award-winning Ethiopia ($12) that promises notes of elderflower, grape candy with a long peachy finish, though it might have been replaced by another seasonal roast.
Meanwhile, their Latte ($5) was balanced, with a punchy chocolate aftertaste.
Since 2021, they have been increasing their selection of desserts and bakes on their food menu. Fahrenheit Coffee is most famous for their 145°F Signature Kaya Toast Set with Sous Vide Eggs, a fancier version of the quintessential Singaporean breakfast. But if you want something lighter to go with your coffee, we recommend the one-bite Caneles.
Location: 75 Beach Rd, #01-00A, Singapore 189689
Opening hours: 8am-6pm
10. Mondays
Mondays is a new halal brunch cafe in Bugis, serving an extensive all-day breakfast menu and their speciality — caneles.
Caneles, a small French pastry that is hard to perfect, starts from $4, with interesting flavours like Cream Cheese Matcha and Dalgona. Meanwhile, for a heartier meal, opt for the Breakfast of a Snail Banger ($23), one of the more unique breakfast burgers out there.
For drinks, you can choose between coffee, tea, and zero-alcohol drinks for a faux bottomless brunch experience.
Location: 8 Jln Klapa, Singapore 199320
Opening hours:
Monday: 11am-10pm
Tuesday: Closed
Wed-Fri: 11am-10pm
Sat-Sun: 9am-8pm
11. Singapore Coffee
Nestled in Raffles Hotel, a nine-minute walk from Bugis MRT station, Singapore Coffee claims to serve some of Asia’s finest coffee, alongside comforting local food.
The interior of the cafe features a blend of colonial and local elements, creating a unique ambience. But, beyond the Instagrammable backdrop, even the food is impressive, albeit the slightly higher price tag.
Indulge in Singapore Coffee’s standout offerings, featuring their signature Singapore Coffee Kopi ($7) and irresistible Kopi Shake ($14) , an elevated kopi with pre-blended evaporated and condensed milk. Their experts meticulously, and sustainability, curate Arabica and Robusta beans from artisanal farmers, ensuring not just superior quality.
Meanwhile, for a complete meal, pair these delights with a comforting bowl of Wonton Noodle ($23) or the tantalising Spiced Marinated Lamb Satay ($28).
Save room for dessert and treat yourself to their artisanal creations, such as the Apple Cranberry Frangipane Tart ($18).
Location: 328 North Bridge Road #01-13, Singapore 188719
Opening hours: 9am-6pm
12. Zerah Coffee Roasters
A good digital scale and something is a must to brew the perfect cup of coffee, but the baristas — or scientists ‚ at Zerah Coffee Roasters take it a step further by marrying coffee extraction techniques with thermodynamics, chemistry and data analysis.
This process, while seemingly over-the-top, fully extracts the notes of grape candy, cherry and dark chocolate from the Arufa from Papa New Guinea, and the peach, lemon and lavender nuances from the Shoondhisa from Ethiopia.
Location: 465 North Bridge Rd, #02-5063, Singapore 191465
13. Calligraph Coffee
Calligraph Coffee is the place to go for no-frills matcha and coffee that are actually good.
You can find high quality ceremonial grade matcha from as affordable as $7.2. Imported directly from Kagoshima Japan, you can choose between Zen, a strong robust umami variant, or Miyabi, which has a more delicate and nutty profile.
The coffee was also perfectly brewed, with an interesting single origins from India on the hopper, promising notes of grapefruit, cherry and dark chocolate, as well as seasonal offerings like the crispy and juicy single origin from Yunnan, China.
Coffee is priced at $5 for a Black, $6 for a White, and $7.9 for their Filter Coffee.
Location: 7 Fraser St, Duo Galleria, #01-57, Singapore 189356
Opening hours:
Mon-Fri: 7:30am-5:30pm
Sat-Sun: 9am-6pm
14. Monarchs & Milkweed Gelato
If you think vanilla ice cream is… well, vanilla, you will be impressed by this gelato cafe at Bugis.
Opened by two cooks, Monarchs & Milkweed Gelato promises unorthodox flavours like Brown Butter Sage, Rhubarb Buttermilk and Ispaphan.
Other flavours include Pistachio, Coconut Pandan and Peanut Butter Chocolate.
Even if you wanted the classics, you’d be presented with more. Chocolate is elevated with hazelnut paste; this combination is also known as the Gianduja, a flavour invented in the 1700s. Meanwhile, their simplest flavour commits to using Tahitian vanilla for its intense aroma and complex flavours, which comprises an underlying layer of spices and cherry.
Their cones are embedded with pepper, which works surprisingly well with ice-cream.
Location: 802 North Bridge Road, #01-01, Singapore 198770
Opening hours:
Monday: Closed
Tue-Sun: 12-10pm
15. Momolato
The popular Momolato ice cream parlour has just opened their second outlet along North Bridge Road, featuring a brand new menu.
Highlighting Chef Sharon Tay’s creativity, the six new creations for the launch are: Yuzu Ginger Flower, Arabica Coffee Hazelnut, Choc Hazelnut Kunafa, Sweet Corn Cempedak, Hibiscus Apple, and Chilli Mango Lime.
In addition to ice cream, the new Momolato outlet at Bugis also expanded to desserts like Kunafa Waffle and deep-fried mochi ice cream, as well as savoury items.
Location: 34 Haji Ln, Singapore 189227
Opening hours:
Mon-Thu: 2-11pm
Fri-Sat: 11-1am
Sunday: 11am-11pm
16. Oriental Kopi
Famous Malaysian coffee house chain, Oriental Kopi, opens its first overseas outlet in Singapore.
Look forward to Oriental Kopi’s signature dishes, including the award-winning Egg Tart, fluffy Polo Bun served with icy-cold butter and condensed milk, fragrant Nasi Lemak and Mee Siam , as well as the full-bodied Nanyang-style Coffee.
Location: Bugis Junction, #02-50, Singapore 188021
Opening hours: 10am-10pm
17. Elephant Grounds
This award-winning lifestyle giant from Hong Kong has finally landed in the heart of Beach Road.
If you’ve been to their outlets in Hong Kong, you’ll know the “Coffee n’ Chill” philosophy is legendary, and this new flagship at Guoco Midtown delivers exactly that. More importantly, their food doesn’t disappoint.
All bakes are made freshly daily in their open bakery. But for a heartier start to the day, their breakfast menu (available till 11am daily), includes their signature Mr Shakshuka ($20) with chorizo and feta, Acai Yogurt Bowl ($18), and more.
Coffee lovers will also appreciate the wide variety of options available, all brewed with their speciality in-house roasted beans.
Location: 124 Beach Road, #01-04 Guoco Midtown II, Singapore 189771
Opening hours: 8am-8pm
18. Acoustics Coffee Bar
This cafe has gone viral with their cloud drinks once. Now they’re stirring up the cafe scene with their Asian-inspired sandos at their new outlet at National Library Building.
Sink your teeth into the Braised Pork Belly Sandwich ($16) or the Chicken “Rice” Toastie ($14), which actually tastes like plate of hainan chicken rice, but in sandwich form. Their Blueberry Cheese Toastie ($14) was also super addictive — a refreshing option compared to the usual rich and heavy grilled cheese.
You can also build your own DIY protein bowl from $9.9.
Location: Acoustics Coffee Bar, National Library Building, 100 Victoria Street, #03-01, Singapore 188064
Best cafes near Bugis
If you can’t find any suitable cafes in this area, hop over to the nearby neighbourhoods. We have compiled various guides of the best cafes near Bugis:
- Jalan Besar cafes (10-minute walk away)
- Suntec City cafes (1 MRT stop away)
- Tanjong Pagar cafes (3 MRT stops away)
- Telok Ayer cafes (4 MRT stops away)
- Somerset cafes (4 MRT stops away)
- Paya Lebar cafes (4 MRT stops away)
- VivoCity cafes (5 MRT stops away)
- Orchard cafes (5 MRT stops away)
- Chinatown cafes (5 MRT stops away)
- Everton Park cafes (5 MRT stops away)
- Neil Road cafes (5 MRT stops away)
- Queenstown cafes (7 MRT stops away)
- Bedok cafes (7 MRT stops away)
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