Best cafes in Singapore? Here is the only cafe-hopping guide you’ll need.
When you’re looking for the best cafes in Singapore, the usual neighbourhoods comes to mind; the list of cafes in Bugis, Tanjong Pagar, Joo Chiat, and Chinatown often take center stage.
While these areas have certainly earned their spots as a “cafe district”, there are actually many other amazing cafes scattered around the island, be it for speciality coffee, brunch, pastries or cakes, and even themed cafes, this guide unveils 25 of the best cafes in Singapore that cater to every palate.
Where are the best cafes in Singapore?
- New cafes in Singapore
- Best coffee houses in Singapore
- Brunch spots in Singapore
- Pastries & cakes
- Gelatos & ice cream parlours
Cafes categorised by locations
New cafes in Singapore to check out in 2026
1. Kohpan
Crispy-bottomed Japanese butter bread from a sibling duo who turned a home-based business into one of Singapore’s most hunted bakeries.
Kohpan started as a home operation in Sembawang, run by siblings Ronda and Gerard. Their shio pan — a soft, pillowy bread roll with a deeply caramelised, salty butter base — built a following fast enough to justify a proper retail outlet at Kovan in March 2026. Three flavours: Original, Mentaiko (Japanese mentaiko from Japan), and Truffle (Italian truffle, Lescure French butter). All three are worth trying at least once.
Pre-orders are strongly recommended — walk-ins are possible but stock sells out. Takeaway only, no dine-in.
Location: Suites@Kovan, 981 Upper Serangoon Rd, #01-01, 534729
Opening hours: 12-8pm
2. Noci Bakehouse
Twenty-five rotating breads, a creme brulee danish, and the Seongsu district aesthetic that Singapore’s cafe scene has fully committed to.
Noci Bakehouse is the bakery offshoot of Korean pasta bar Noci, both operating within Suntec City. The concept is simple: a rotating menu of around 25 breads and pastries, with regular new additions keeping regulars coming back. Standouts include the Castella Milk Cream Salt Bread ($5.5), the Creme Brulee Danish ($8.5), and a French Toast ($15) that earns the price.
Location: Suntec Tower 3, #01-604/605, 13 Temasek Boulevard, Singapore 038983
Opening hours:
Monday: 9am-5pm
Tue–Sun: 9am-9pm
3. Centro Espresso & Matcha Bar
Award-winning coffee, a serious matcha bar, and floor-to-ceiling views over the Orchard Road junction — all on Level 5 of Shaw House.
Centro sits just outside the Shaw Theatres Lido entrance, with high ceilings and full-height windows overlooking the busy Orchard–Scotts Road junction.
Coffee is curated by Toby’s Estate, the Australian-born speciality roastery that helped shape Singapore’s early third-wave scene. The matcha lineup is handled with equal seriousness.
Location: Level 5, Shaw House, 350 Orchard Road, Singapore 238868
Opening hours: 9:30am–10pm daily
4. Error 404
Error 404 is the latest chapter from Pang Kok Keong, the pastry chef behind the much-missed Antoinette.
The concept is Chinese-inspired desserts — sweet soups, rice sets, and layered plates that borrow from Taiwanese, Cantonese, and European patisserie — served in an almost all-white interior with futuristic seating.
Location: #B2-29/30, Capitol Singapore, 13 Stamford Road, Singapore 178905
Opening hours: 10am-10pm
5. Offsite
Loaded sourdough sandwiches with an Asian twist, in the cafe that Beauty World didn’t know it needed.
Offsite is tucked inside The Linq at Beauty World MRT, and it doesn’t compete for attention — it doesn’t need to. The menu is built around thick-cut sourdough sandwiches made with house-prepared artisanal butters: Fish Otah Melt, kimchi nori butter, kombu truffle miso. Almost everything made from scratch.
They specialise in coffee, while their matcha lineup goes deeper than usual, with interesting flavours like Black Sesame Matcha and Earl Grey Matcha Latte.
Location: The Linq @ Beauty World, #01-10, 118 Upper Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 588173
Opening hours:
Mon–Fri: 11am-8pm
Sat–Sun: 9am-8pm
6. Oatsome
Singapore’s first Greek yoghurt specialty bar and clean bakery — opened in 2026 by a couple who wanted to make guilt-free taste like an actual choice.
Oatsome positions itself as a clean bakery and Greek yoghurt specialty café — sugar-free bakes, protein-forward bowls, and a build-your-own yoghurt bar that goes well beyond what that phrase usually means. Run by couple Andy Toh and Cheree Chew, it opened at Tanjong Pagar Road in early 2026 and has found a steady crowd of regulars.
Menu includes cinnamon buns, parfaits, tiramisu, overnight oats, and cold brew teas.
Location: 100 Tg Pagar Rd, Singapore 088521
Opening hours:
Monday: 12-7pm
Tue-Wed: Closed
Thu-Fri: 12-7pm
Sat-Sun: 11am-3pm
7. Hoffee
Artisanal coffee that surprises you by being next to a Teochew restaurant on the third floor of Suntec City.
Hoffee bridges two worlds: Nanyang-style kopi made the old way alongside specialty espresso-based drinks, using Brazil Santos Maritaca beans from local roasters Generation Coffee. The combination works better than it sounds.
Location: Suntec City, #03-324, 3 Temasek Boulevard, Singapore 038983.
Opening hours:
Mon–Fri: 10:30am-6:30pm
Sat: 11am–7pm
Sunday: Closed
8. Puny Platypus Coffee
A pocket-sized specialty coffee bar started by an ex-Atlas Coffeehouse barista — a handful of seats, and brews worth making the trip to Hougang for.
Puny Platypus is the kind of cafe the specialty coffee community quietly champions before anyone else notices. It seats just a handful of people — but the quality of the pours and the Mont Blanc dessert have built a word-of-mouth following that’s reaching beyond the northeast.
Location: Multiple Locations
9. 3Brew Coffee
A serious micro-roastery in the heartlands — roasting all their beans in-house, opening before 9am, and done by early afternoon.
3Brew is doing something genuinely rare: running a proper micro-roastery in a HDB coffee shop cluster at Bukit Merah Central. They roast their own beans on-site, which means what you’re drinking is as fresh as it gets, and the flavour profiles reflect actual sourcing decisions rather than whatever a distributor had in stock. Early hours, limited operating window — this is a cafe that rewards knowing it exists.
Blk 164 Bukit Merah Central, #01-3629, Singapore 150164.
Mon–Fri: 8:30am–3pm · Sat: 8:30am–1pm · Closed Sun.
10. Rituals of Kora
A matcha studio that treats the drink with the seriousness it deserves, in Everton Park‘s quietest corner.
Rituals of Kora is one of the newer additions to Everton Park’s growing cluster of considered cafes. The focus is matcha, alongside a short menu of small bites on the weekend.
The space is calm and unhurried, designed for sitting down and actually talking rather than queuing for a photo.
Location: 5 Everton Prk, #01-36, Singapore 080005
Opening hours:
Mon-Tue: Closed
Wed-Fri: 11am-4pm
Sat-Sun: 11am-6pm
Best cafes for speciality coffee in Singapore
1. Venture Drive Coffee
Specialising in a multi range of single origins, this monochromatic cafe aims to cater to diverse palates by curating beans sourced from around the globe. While you can order a regular Black Cold Brew ($6), explore their wide range of beans, comprising fruity notes, nutty undertones, floral aromas, and even a rum-infused option for the adventurous.
Location: 50 Nanyang Avenue, North Spine Plaza NS3-01-13, Singapore 639798
Opening hours:
Mon-Fri: 9am-4pm
Sat-Sun: Closed
2. The Community Coffee
As the name suggests, The Community Coffee serves as a space all lovers of coffee, bringing together hospitality and coffee quality in one place. Aside from from offering consistent filter coffees, they are also one of the most popular coffee roasters in Singapore, and you can often find a bag of their beans on other cafes’ menus.
Location: Multiple Locations
3. Kurasu
Kurasu Singapore is a minimalist Japanese cafe, an extension of the renowned Kyoto branch. Bringing not only their freshly roasted beans directly shipped from Japan, but also lifestyle and full range quality Japanese brewing goods. They offer the classic Black ($5) alongside the popular Matcha Latte ($7), but they are actually most famous for their Dirty Matcha ($8). For a refreshing twist, consider trying their unique Matcha Calpis Soda ($7.5).
With their innovative takeaway coffee concept, their newly opened branch, The Stand, has garnered attention for the store for both locals and tourists.
Location: 261 Waterloo St, #01-24, Singapore 180261
4. Percolate
After 11 amazing years in bedok Bedok, Percolate has recently shifted to Raffles Place.
They house one of the best rotation of house blends for their espresso-based drinks. In addition, they offer a wide selection of single origins for their filter coffee. Complement your cup of joe with their selection of delectable croissants and cakes, like the Curry Egg Mayo Croissant ($7)
Percolate also offers coffee-related merchandise for home baristas, available for sale online and in-store.
Location: 3 Pickering St, #01-23 Nankin Row, Singapore 048660
Opening hours: 9am-4pm
5. Apartment Coffee
High-quality brews are one thing, but Apartment’s ambience sets it apart from the rest.
As their philosophy is ‘Every Coffee Tells A Story’, they have installed a long bar table to encourage interaction between the baristas and customers. But, if you want some private time, there are separate tables available. In general, the place just gives off a homely vibe; Apartment is a befitting name for such a place.
Location: 139 Selegie Rd, #01-01, Singapore 188309
Opening hours: 10am-6pm
6. September Coffee
September Coffee is a minimalist and cosy cafe located in the vibrant neighbourhood of Chinatown, it serves brunch and unique fusion dishes along with specialty coffee choices. The cafe’s signature dishes include Beef Ragu ($22), their South-Korea fusion of Rose Udon ($19), and delightful Truffle Tater Tots (from $8). Offering a variety of flavours like never before, the cafe took inspiration from South Korea and Thailand cafe scenes.
Location: 258 South Bridge Rd, #01-01, Singapore 058807
Opening hours:
Monday: Closed
Tue-Thu: 11:30am-8:30pm
Fri-Sat: 11:30am-9pm
Sunday: 11:30am-5pm
7. Calligraph Coffee
Single-origin espresso, first-flush ceremonial matcha, and the kind of sourcing story worth asking about — in a quiet corner of DUO Galleria and International Plaza.
Calligraph launched in 2024 with a specific agenda: push past what the speciality coffee and matcha scene in Singapore was doing.
Location: #01-57 DUO Galleria, 7 Fraser Street, Singapore 189356
Opening hours:
Mon–Fri: 7:30am-5pm
Sat–Sun 9am-6pm
8. Pyroast
Specialty pour-overs alongside $1.50 kopi — from the same bar, at the same time.
Pyroast made a deliberate choice: sit inside heartland canteens and office complexes rather than compete on the specialty strip. The result is a menu that genuinely bridges two worlds — V60 pour-overs from $8 using house-roasted beans, alongside Nanyang kopi, teh, and yuan yang ($1.50–$2) at prices nobody in specialty usually touches. Bakes round things out: almond croissant, butterhorn, cheese danish ($4.5–$5.5).
Location: Multiple Locations
9. Humble Origins Coffee Roasters
Myanmar beans, a Joo Chiat shophouse, and a menu that earns the trip on its own terms.
Humble Origins is a small speciality coffee roastery in Joo Chiat built entirely around beans from Myanmar’s Shan State — an origin most Singapore cafes overlook. The result is a cup that tastes different from the usual single-origin lineup without being difficult.
Beyond coffee, the food holds its own: Roast Beef Ribeye Croissant, Dashi Onsen Eggs with XO Kaya Yorkshire Pudding, and Shan Origin Tofu Fries that are exactly as good as they sound.
Location: 475 Joo Chiat Road, #01, Singapore 427682.
Opening hours:
Monday: 8:30am-5:30pm
Tuesday: Closed
Wed–Sun 8:30am–5:30pm
Best cafes in Singapore for matcha
1. Hvala
The matcha specialist that set the standard in Singapore — still the benchmark for ceremonial-grade done right.
Hvala remains the clearest reference point for matcha quality in Singapore. You choose your grade — premium through ceremonial — and have it Straight (from $6) or in a Latte (from $6.9). It’s clean, uncompromising.
Location: Multiple Locations
2. Matchaya
Matchaya is where you go when you want something familiar. No frills, just a simple cup of matcha that satisfy every time.
Drinks aside, the matcha mille crepe, azuki parfait, and Japanese sandos make it a proper sit-down stop.
Location: Multiple Locations
3. Studio Frond
Weekend-only matcha bar in Joo Chiat where you build a mini floral arrangement while they whisk your tea.
Studio Frond does two things at once: a focused matcha and hojicha menu sourced from Zhejiang, Uji, and Fukuoka, alongside a botanical bar where you pick three florals and assemble a mini arrangement for $15.
Location: 216 Joo Chiat Road, #01-05, Singapore 427483
Opening hours:
Mon-Fri: Closed
Sat–Sun 9am–7pm
4. Little Glass
Ceremonial-grade Yabukita and Samidori matcha, prepared properly, in a quiet spot just off Tiong Bahru MRT.
Little Glass is the coffee/matcha mocktail concept from the team behind Glass Roasters, so the sourcing and preparation standards are exactly what you’d expect. You could stick to the basics, but not many cafes in Singapore serve interesting concoctions like they do.
Location: 61 Seng Poh Lane, Singapore 160061.
Opening hours:
Mon-Tue: Closed
Wed–Sun 11am–6pm
5. Cafe Yasuragi
Cafe Yasuragi takes the matcha cafe format seriously: moody, sophisticated interiors that feel genuinely different from the usual bright-and-white aesthetic, and a menu that goes well beyond a basic latte lineup.
The Signature Banana Oat Matcha Latte and Strawberry Matcha are the talking-point orders; but their ceremonial grade options would also satisfy a purist.
Location: 9 Raffles Blvd, #01-93/94 Millenia Walk, Singapore 039596
Opening hours:
Mon-Thu: 7:30am-9:30pm
Friday: 7:30am-10pm
Saturday: 11:30am-10pm
Sunday: 11:30am-9:30pm
Best brunch spots in Singapore
1. The Brewing Ground
Located in a restored heritage space at The Yards, Joo Chiat, this glasshouse-style cafe serves up refined brunch classics sunlight-drenched setting.
It’s also pet-friendly, and a great spot to enjoy a slow morning.
We’d say that their brunch menu is pretty standard, but executed with a lot of intent. It’s just better. We recommend their Breakfast Burger ($20) with scrambled eggs and maple bacon, their hearty Avocado Roast ($19) topped with feta and cherry tomatoes, Beyond their food, their coffee options are also pretty solid.
Location: 406 Joo Chiat Place, #01-24 The Yards, Singapore 428084
Opening hours: 8:30am-5pm
2. Elephant Grounds
This award-winning lifestyle giant from Hong Kong has finally landed in the heart of Beach Road, Bugis.
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
3. French Fold
French Fold by Merci Marcel brings the soul of France’s cafe scene to Singapore, offering a wide selection of crepes and galettes.
Inerestingly, their dishes are labelled by numbers. You can find options as simple as No. 01 ($9), featuring salted butter Maison Beillevaire, to options as quirky as No. 16 ($15), with ratatouille and tomato chutney as the toppings.
Do take note of your visiting time as the cafe provides five different menus for various times.
Location: 204 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 068640
Opening hours: 8am-11:30pm
4. Lola’s Cafe
Starting out as a friendly-neighbourhood cafe, Lola’s Cafe has now developed a strong standing in the cafe scene, unbeknownst to most locals. Their second branch in Holland Village became a popular spot due to its aesthetic and cosy ambience.
If you’re spoiled for choice, their crowd favourites include Lola’s Breakfast ($23), Flourless Chocolate Cake ($7), and Charred Harissa Cauliflower ($12). If you’re visiting their Holland Village branch, we also recommend their outlet-exclusive dish — the Tsukune Sando ($20).
The cafe offers membership programs with a point earned for every $1 spent to be collected, for every 12 points collected you can rebate to $1.
Location: Multiple Location
5. Hello Arigato
With four outlets across Singapore, Hello Arigato is a Japanese-inspired cafe that rose to fame with its thick beef sandos.
Aside from famous Wagyu Sando ($48) and Gyu Sando ($26), indulge in a variety of brunch dishes, donburis and pastas, such as the Tom Yum Somen ($22). Be sure to also check the exclusive menu at each outlet before your visit to make the most of your experience.
Location: Multiple Locations
6. Acoustics Coffee Bar
Located along Neil Road, Acoustics Coffee Bar prides on its acoustics panels that minimises echo, provides a conducive environment for diners.
Acoustics Coffee Bar offers a wide range of brunch options, including the all-day Acoustics Breakfast ($24), Chicken Pita ($15), and their signature Acoustics Laksa ($21). They have also started roasting their own coffee beans, featuring a rotation of single origins from Brazil on their hopper.
Location: 61 Neil Road, Singapore 088896
Opening hours: 8:30am-5:30pm
7. Korio
The legendary kings of the “sammie” game have found a permanent new home in Bugis and Downtown to satisfy your heavy breakfast cravings.
Now operating under the Zouk Group, this cult-favourite continues to serve up the thickest, most indulgent sandwiches and brioche doughnuts in town. You must try the iconic Breakfast Sandwich ($14) with crispy luncheon meat and gribiche, the hearty Tuna Melt ($16) with pickled jalapenos, or their famous Honey Sea Salt Donut ($5).
Location: 20 Tan Quee Lan St, #01-21, Singapore 188107
Opening hours:
Mon-Fri: 8am-4pm
Sat-Sun: 9am-4pm
8. Marymount Bakehouse
This bakery at Farrer Park takes their dough very seriously, with perfect sourdoughs, shokupan, croissants, foccacia, and even flatbreads.
For the best use of such a prime vessel, we recommend the following breakfast items on their menu: the Morning Burratina ($22), featuring their custard-soaked shokupan, and The Basque Tartine ($29), for a sweet and savoury combination.
Location: 421 Race Course Road, Singapore 218668
Opening hours:
Mon-Tue: Closed
Wed-Sun: 9am-6pm
Best cafes for pastries & cakes
1. Tiong Bahru Bakery
When it comes to the best pastries in Singapore, you can’t leave out the iconic Tiong Bahru Bakery, with over 20 outlets across the nation.
The plain Croissant ($4.5) is the best choice to savour the expertise and craft of their bakers, but it’s hard to decide among their vast options, including the popular Kouign Amann ($5.5), Green Tea Almond Croissant ($6.2), and Brie & Roasted Mushroom Croissant ($12).
Location: Multiple locations
2. Champion Bolo Bun
Nestled in Tanjong Pagar Road, this famous cafe is popular amongst locals and tourists alike for their specialty Bolo Bun.
Bringing authentic Hong Kong pastries to Singapore in a cafe setting, the freshly baked Classic Bolo Bun ($5.4) is a crowd favourite, paired with the signature Iced Champion Coffee ($7.5). Take note to come early on the weekends as they sell out fast.
Location: 92 Tg Pagar Rd, Singapore 088513
3. Mary Grace
The beloved Manila institution brings its ensaymadas to Tanjong Pagar — the first door it has ever opened outside the Philippines.
Mary Grace is a Manila institution since the 1980s, built on soft rolls, traditional Filipino pastries, and a warmth that’s stayed consistent for decades. The Tras Street outpost arrives intact: stained glass lamps, framed photos, and the pastries that made the original famous. Pan de sal, ensaymada, cheese rolls. Singapore exclusives include a Salted Egg Ensaymada ($6.50++) and a Kaya Pandan Cheese Roll — which are worth the visit alone.
Location: 52 Tras St, #01-01, Singapore 078991
Opening hours:
Monday: Closed
Tue-Sun: 9am-6pm
4. Keong Saik Bakery
The Instagram-favourite pastry institution has relocated to Bendemeer — and the Sor Hei is still the one to order.
Keong Saik Bakery made its name on Keong Saik Road before moving its flagship to Luzerne at Bendemeer, bringing the distinctive black-and-white aesthetic and the pastries that built the following. The Sor Hei ($6) — a charcoal and white Danish shaped like a majie’s hair bun, studded with chocolate chips — remains the signature. But for more recommendations, the Clairssant (eclair crossed with a croissant) in Mentaiko and Black Sesame is the second thing to try.
Location: 70 Bendemeer Rd, #01-03, Singapore 339940
Opening hours: 8am-5pm
5. LUNA
LUNA stands out with their premium cakes graced with a touch of local flavours.
The cafe’s standout creation is The Orh Nee Cake ($8.6), a delightful fusion of yam and coconut. But, if you’re a matcha lover, you have to try the Matcha Opera , stacked with different layers of matcha elements.
Keep an eye out for the cafe’s ever-evolving seasonal menu, promising exciting culinary variations for you to try.
Location: 53 Amoy St, Singapore 069879
6. Rise Bakehouse
Nestled within the vibrant enclave of 111 Somerset, Rise Bakehouse beckons with its cosy pastel pink facade. If the name sounds familiar, it’s because of their first outlet in Potong Pasir, which garnered a dedicated following for its exceptional bakes and gelato. Now, at their flagship store, Rise Bakehouse takes things to a whole new level, offering a more spacious and enchanting space.
The menu at this new cafe boasts an expanded selection of delectable treats. For those with a sweet tooth, their recent summer bakes, like the Mango Coconut Cake ($8.5) and Daisy Lemon Meringue Tart ($7.9), are a must-try.
Location: 111 Somerset Rd, #01-05 TripleOne Somerset, Singapore 238164
Best cafes gelatos and ice-cream
1. Sunday Folks
Presenting handcrafted dessert and ice cream, Sunday Folks is popular for crafting unique artisanal sweets. While the cafe’s best seller is ice cream and waffles, it extends its offerings to include innovative ice cream cakes like the Ete Ice Cream Petit Gateau ($13). Situated in ION Orchard, the collaborative branch of the cafe with Bynd Artisan specialises in delivering a refined dining experience through artisanal desserts.
Location: 44 Jalan Merah Saga, #01-52, Chip Bee Gardens, Singapore 278116
2. Apiary
Taking the name of a place where bees are kept, Apiary is a sweet spot for some of the best ice creams in Singapore. They emphasises their product quality with in-house pasteurised dairy and fresh natural ingredients, with best-selling flavours such as Blue Milk, Sicilian Pistachio, Black Sesame, and many more. Additionally, you pair the ice cream with their Brown Butter Waffle ($8) for a much filling option.
A single scoop costs $5, while premium flavours start from $5.5.
Location: 84 Neil Rd, Singapore 088844
3. Birds of Paradise
Inspired by South East Asian herbs and aroma, Birds of Paradise crafts unique gelato flavours such as White Chrysanthemum, Strawberry Basil, Sea Salt Hojicha, and many more. A single scoop of gelato starts from $4.7, and you can add on $1 for their thyme-infused cone.
Location: Multiple Locations
4. Messina
Australia’s cult gelato brand hits Singapore with 40 flavours — and five you can only get here.
Gelato Messina built its reputation in Sydney on from-scratch production that most gelato shops claim and few actually do. The Singapore debut brings 35 permanent flavours made fresh daily, plus five rotating weekly specials — and five Singapore exclusives worth the trip on their own: Kaya Toast, Tau Huey, Teh Tarik, Salted Egg Yolk, and a Durian Coconut Jam. $7.5 per scoop
Location: 1 Club Street, Singapore 069400
Opening hours:
Monday: Closed
Tue–Thu 2–10pm
Fri–Sun 12–10pm
Best cafes in Singapore according to their location
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