10 best cafes you can find near Bencoolen and Dhoby Ghaut

Twenty Eight Cafe, work-friendly cafes at Bencoolen, Dhoby Gauht

Honestly, there aren’t that many great cafes in Bencoolen and Dhoby Ghaut (Plaza Singapura).

But if you’re too lazy to travel to nearby neighbourhoods like Bugis and Somerset, we’ve got your back anyway with a list of the best cafes here.

Where are the best cafes in Bencoolen and Dhoby Ghaut?

Bencoolen Cafes
1. Twenty Eight Cafe — spacious, work-friendly cafe
2. WanWan Thai Cafe — thick toasts and bingsu
3. The Mind Cafe Flagship Store — boardgames cafe
4. Cafe Brera at Reunion — cafe at National Museum of Singapore
5. Huggs Coffee — no frills coffee place
6. Crossings Cafe — social enterprise cum brunch cafe

Dhoby Ghaut cafes
7. L’eclair Patisserie — eclair speciality cafe
8. Typhoon Cafe — modern Taiwanese food with one of the best souffle pancakes
9. Cafe Manna — cafe inside a chapel
10. 9Toast Cafe — first honey toast cafe in Singapore

Can’t find what you’re looking for? Here are more cafes near Bencoolen.

Best cafes at Bencoolen

1. Twenty Eight Cafe

Berrilicious Pancakes - soufflé pancakes with berries compote, honey yogurt and walnuts
Berrilicious Pancakes

Experience dining in a charming heritage house in Mount Sophia. 

Twenty Eight Cafe serves up a range of flavourful dishes, from delicious brunch options like Avocado Smash ($19) to hearty meals such as Salmon Mentaiko ($16). Boasting a warm atmosphere with small lamps hanging from the ceiling and spacious seating, it’s a great spot for enjoying good food with friends — and an even better work-friendly cafe.

Location: 28 Wilkie Rd, #01-06, Singapore 228051
Opening hours:
Mon-Fri: 7.30am-4.30pm
Sat-Sun: 8am-4.30pm

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2. WanWan Thai Cafe

If you’re looking for a cafe with Insta-worthy desserts, look no further than WanWan Thai Cafe.

WanWan is a Thai dessert place known for their bingsu and thick toasts. Crowd favourites include Thai Milk Tea Splash ($13) and Buai Lai Sai Mai Bingsu with Thai Salted Egg Yolk ($15.9). Looking for more traditional options? They also serve the classic Mango Sticky Rice ($6.9). 

Additionally, it’s an ideal spot for snapping photos with friends, thanks to its floral decorations and LED light signs.

Location: 127A Bencoolen St, #02-127, Singapore 189637
Opening hours: 12.30pm-3am

3. The Mind Cafe Flagship Store

Ideal place for game night with friends get their set menu starts from $13.9 only.
Photo: The Mind Cafe

For an exciting game night with friends, head to The Mind Cafe at Bencoolen , where you will find endless board games available to accompany your night out. 

From trivia games to heavy strategy games, you name it! They provide over 800 games and hold events where you will get to meet other players. Plus, they offer free flow snacks and beverages each from $2.9 per person, along with affordable set menus at $13.9 that will keep you refreshed. 

Location: 60A Prinsep St, Singapore 188664
Opening hours:
Monday: 11am-11pm, 12am-2am
Tues-Wed: 11am-11pm
Thursday: 11am-12pm
Friday: 11am-11pm, 12am-2am
Sat-Sun: 11am-6am

4. Cafe Brera at Reunion

Perfect for gathering. You can't miss their specialty Cruffins ($5.5).
Photo: Cafe Brera

Located within the National Museum of Singapore, Bakery Brera introduces Cafe Brera.

They serve their specialty bakes that include their signature Cruffins ($5.5) available in Tiramisu, Salted Caramel, Ferrero Rocher, and Lemon Curd. Other than that, they offer Cafe Brera Chicken Curry ($13.9), Steamed Otah-Otah Sandwich ($12.9), and Pulut Hitam with Coconut Milk ($4). 

In addition to the food, Cafe Brera also aims to be a welcoming space catering to families, seniors, and individuals with dementia or mild cognitive impairment (MCI).

Location: 93 Stamford Rd, #01-06, Singapore 178897
Opening hours: 9am-6pm

5. Huggs Cafe

Get their specialty drinks of Latte Gula ($6.5) or Matcha Latte ($6.5).
Photo: Huggs Coffee

Huggs Coffee is a well-known homegrown coffee chain with a signature blue bear logo, ideal for work in cafe settings with their modern and comforting aesthetic. Conveniently located near campuses, it is a popular coffee break spot amongst students.

Far from serving mediocre coffee, their Signature H-Blend offers a rich, chocolatey profile that lingers on your palate.

Huggs Coffee

Location: 51 Bras Basah Rd, #01-02, Singapore 189554
Opening hours: 8am-5pm

6. Crossings Cafe

Photo: Crossings Cafe

At Crossings Cafe, every meal makes a difference. Beyond a cafe, it also acts as a social enterprise, which directs all profits towards meaningful charitable and social initiatives.

Situated in the Catholic Centre, they offer a variety of dishes to try such as The Good Shepherd’s Pie ($18.5) and Chili Crab Spaghetti ($22.5). 

Location: #01-01 55 Waterloo St, Catholic Centre, Singapore 187954
Opening hours:
Monday: Closed
Tue-Sun: 10am-10pm

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7. L’eclair Patisserie

Eclairs are L'eclair Patisserie Dhoby Ghaut cafe

Indulge in the delight of L’eclair Patisserie, Singapore’s premier eclair specialty store and café.

Their signature flavours include Dark Chocolate, Isapahan, Vanilla and Pecan, and Salted Caramel, alongside unique seasonal varieties such as Pistachio and Tiramisu. Each eclair costs $9. 

For a truly indulgent experience, enjoy the L’éclair Experience ($48) — a high tea designed for two that showcases their finest éclair creations.

Location: 190 Clemenceau Ave, #01-28 Singapore Shopping Centre, Singapore 239924
Opening hours: 11am-6pm

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8. Typhoon Taiwanese Cafe

Fluffiest Souffle Pancakes at Typhoon Cafe with honeycomb ice cream, custard, assorted fruits and cookie crumble

Located in Plaza Singapura, Typhoon Taiwanese Cafe offers Taiwanese comfort food from hearty mains to charming desserts. Their signature dishes include Taiwan Lu Rou Rice ($9.9) and Taiwanese Shrimp Fried Rice with Crabmeat Gravy ($12.9).

The crowds’ favourites dessert to try are Coffee Tiramisu ($9.9) and Souffle Stacker ($16.9). 

Location: 68 Orchard Rd, #04-63/67, Singapore 238839
Opening hours: 11.30am-10pm

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9. Cafe Manna

Chapel-like cafe in Mount Sophia.
Photo: Cafe Manna

Ever visited a hidden cafe located in a chapel? Come to Cafe Manna. 

Located in a condo in Mount Sophia, the cafe is known for its aesthetic interior featuring colourful stained glass windows and high ceilings. It may look like a church upfront with the word The Secret Haven adorning the storefront, but it serves as a brunch spot and event place. Top recommendations to try are their Bandung Rose Latte ($7.5) and Rosti with Sausage and Egg ($18.9)

Location: 31 Mount Sophia, Singapore 228480
Opening hours:
Monday: Closed
Tues-Fri: 10am-6pm
Saturday: 9am-6pm
Sunday: Closed

10. 9Toast Cafe

Original Honey Glazed Toast with injeolmi and frothed milk at 9Toast Cafe Singapore
Original ($8.5)

If you’re a fan of taro desserts, 9Toast in Dhoby Ghaut is a must-visit. Their signature Orh Nee paste, crafted daily from fresh taro and sweet potatoes, adds a naturally sweet touch without any artificial additives. 

Must try from their menu are Purple Haze Latte ($7.9) along with their viral Purple Haze Toast ($8.5), featuring delicious honey-glazed shokupan.

Location: 190 Clemenceau Ave, #01-18 Singapore Shopping Centre, Singapore  239924
Opening hours:
Mon-Fri: 10.30am-6pm
Sat-Sun: 10am-7pm

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Cafes near Bencoolen and Dhoby Ghaut

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 Bencoolen and Dhoby Ghaut:

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