Best cafe breakfast places in Singapore
Breakfast in Singapore is sacred, and many of us swear that a good breakfast can power you through the rest of the day. Some days, especially on weekends, you want a little treat, so a cafe breakfast is what you ought to go for.
Whether you’re craving a hot stack of fluffy pancakes or a sinful English breakfast platter with sausages and bacon, we’ve got you covered with options. Here is a guide to some of our favourite places to get cafe breakfast in Singapore, complete with good food and great vibes.
1. Baker’s Bench
Tucked in the enclave of Bukit Pasoh is a little bakery cafe called Baker’s Bench. There is a selection of tasty pastries to buy — we highly recommend the Sticky Bun that’s $5 — but our eyes are really set on the Build-Your-Plate menu so you can build your own breakfast.
There are a variety of options to choose from here, starting with a carb – one croissant is $5, while sourdough or pumpernickel bread is $4 for two slices. Then you can choose between scrambled eggs ($5), sunnyside-up ($3) and a 63.5°egg ($3), which is poached. You can also add some meats to your plate like sausages or bacon ($5 each), and vegetables like avocado ($3) or roasted mushrooms ($4).
Check out our full review of Baker’s Bench.
Address: 6 Bukit Pasoh Road, Singapore 089820
Opening hours: Wed-Sat 8:30am to 5pm, Sun 8:30am to 4pm
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Baker’s Bench is not a halal-certified eatery.
2. Brawn & Brains
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Brawn & Brains is a great spot for cafe breakfast in Singapore. Best known for the Oven Baked Molten Eggs ($24++), the dish features a plate filled with cheesy eggs on a tortilla, a generous serving of avocado, smoked salmon, and some fresh vegetables.
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The portion sizes here are quite large, so definitely go with friends or family. For something sweeter, get the Classic Pancakes ($16++). They’re not as dense as most pancakes tend to be, meaning you can pack away quite a stack. Toppings include housemade jam or kaya, butter and maple syrup. Their coffees are excellent too!
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Brawns & Brains is not a halal-certified eatery.
3. Hub & Spoke Cafe
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All the way in the East near Changi Airport is Hub & Spoke Cafe. The new eatery takes quite a bit of travelling to get to, but once you’ve arrived at the tranquil location you’d forget all about that given how beautiful the cafe looks. Prices are also on the affordable side here.
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For example, the Hub & Spoke Big Brekkie only costs $19.90, while their local dishes such as Nasi Lemak (from $8.90) and Mee Rebus Java ($7.90) are also value for money. Though you’re having breakfast in Singapore, you’ll feel like you’re dining abroad too.
Address: 60 Airport Boulevard #01-T2S-02, Kampong Changi, Singapore 819643
Opening hours: Daily 7:30am to 10pm
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Hub & Spoke is not a halal-certified eatery.
4. Group Therapy
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Group Therapy is best known for their coffee and their pancakes, the latter of which comes in multiple versions. You can get the traditional Breakfast Pancakes ($20+), served with two fluffy pancakes, a sunny-side-up egg, bratwurst sausage and some bacon.
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There are also healthier options in the form of their signature Pancake Stack (from $17+), or the Pumpkin Pancake ($20+). The former comes with a generous serving of bananas, berries, honeycomb, and maple syrup, while the latter is a single pancake with poached eggs, smoked salmon, hollandaise sauce, and tobiko roe.
Website | Full list of locations
Group Therapy is not a halal-certified eatery.
5. Columbus Coffee Co.
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Tucked away in cafe enclave Upper Thomson is Columbus Coffee Co., one of the most popular brunch spots in the area. In late 2022, the cafe went through an aesthetic revamp, switching out their minimalist-chic interiors for homey vibes and earthy tones.
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They’ve also added a couple of new items to their menu, including the Fried Chicken French Toast ($24.50++), which sees buttermilk fried chicken served on Shokupan French toast. Otherwise, try the cafe’s selection of trendy sando with the likes of the Breakfast Sammie ($21.50++) and Steak Sammie ($23.90++), with the latter comprising a striploin steak served with remoulade, eggs, and rocket leaves.
While you’re here, don’t miss out on the coffee, which is roasted in-house under their “Sinister Coffee & Goods” label. You can choose between two blends—Mr Cuddles, featuring beans from Guatemala and Brazil, and Mr Brightside, which is made using Ethiopian and Colombian beans.
Address: 220 Upper Thomson Road, Singapore 574352
Opening hours: Tue-Sat 9am to 10pm, Sun 9am to 7pm
Tel: 6253 6024
Website
Columbus Coffee Co. is not a halal-certified eatery.
6. Knockhouse Cafe
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Another big name on the Upper Thomson stretch is Knockhouse Cafe, which has also rebranded itself with a brand-new interior and menu. Previously known as “Pacamara”, the swanky new cafe features breakfast staples including Egg Florentine ($19++), Shrooms On Toast ($19++), and the Breakfast Platter ($24++).
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They’ve also added a number of Japanese tapas-style dishes to the menu. Try the Tako Satsuma-Age ($10++), starring a deep-fried handmade octopus fish cake, or the Shiro Ebi Gobo Karrage ($15++), featuring white shrimp, Parmigiano, and seaweed.
Address: 185 Upper Thomson Road, Singapore 574333
Opening hours: Sun-Thurs 9am to 6pm, Fri-Sat 9am to 6:30pm
Tel: 6397 5564
Website
Knockhouse Cafe is not a halal-certified eatery.
7. Symmetry
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Symmetry is one of the few cafes that have perfected eggs benedict. Not only are their eggs poached at a consistent 64 degrees celsius, but the sauteed portobello mushrooms and melt-in-your-mouth tater tots elevate this dish to another level. It is a little on the pricier side at $24 but it’s worth every bite.
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Vegans won’t be left hanging with the option of having the Broccolini Benedict ($23), which replaces the bacon with smashed avocado.
Address: 9 Jalan Kubor, #01-01, Singapore 199206
Opening hours: Mon 11am to 9pm, Tues-Fri 11am to 11pm, Sat 9am to 11pm, Sun 9am to 7pm
Tel: 6291 9901
Website
Symmetry is not a halal-certified eatery.
8. Earlybird Cafe
An order of Chicken & Pancakes ($19) at Earlybird Cafe is a guaranteed way to satisfy your sweet and savoury cravings all in one go. The buttermilk pancakes are cooked to crispy perfection, yet still soft on the inside, which complements the fried, juicy chicken.
While that is undoubtedly their signature dish, other breakfast choices include the King’s Brekkie ($24), served with the full works — eggs done how you like, sausage, bacon, hash browns, mushrooms, salad and sourdough toast.
Check out our full review of Earlybird Cafe.
Address: 17 Jalan Pinang Singapore, Singapore 199149
Opening hours: Sun-Fri 9am to 5pm, Sat 9am to 9pm
Tel: 9788 6856
Website
Earlybird Cafe is not a halal-certified eatery.
9. Common Man Stan
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The CBD sibling to Common Man Coffee Roasters is known as Common Man Stan. Though prices are slightly steeper here, the menu justifies the cost, especially once you sink your teeth into the braised Ox cheek in their Eggs Benedict ($27+) or their Common Man Fluffy Pancakes ($24+).
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If you’re looking for smoothies, get the PB & J ($10+) with peanut butter, banana, berries, honey, and oat milk, or the Lean & Green ($10+)—mixed leafy greens, pineapple, green apple, flax seeds, and coconut water.
Address: 11/12 Stanley Street, Singapore 068731
Opening hours: Daily 7:30am to 5pm
Tel: 6877 4855
Website
Common Man Stan is not a halal-certified eatery.
10. Cafe Melba
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Cafe Melba’s two locations in Goodman Arts Centre and Mediapolis serve as an idyllic backdrop for when you’re filling up your bellies with their Australiasian breakfast menu. The no-brainer choice is the Full Melba Breakfast ($24++) that has their house-made pork sausage, bacon, and the works. It also comes in a vegetarian version at the same price, where the meat is replaced with halloumi cheese, Hass avocado, and baby spinach.
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Cafe Melba is not a halal-certified eatery.
11. Curious Palette
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All you need to say when ordering at Curious Palette are three words, “Berry Ricotta Hotcake.” The $14.90+ breakfast item is the star of the cafe. It comes with a thick, fluffy ricotta pancake topped with vanilla ice cream, berries, mixed seeds, and maple syrup. Though it sounds more like a dessert, it is a great morning pick-me-up if you have a sweet tooth.
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If not, there are a lot more breakfast choices on the menu such as the Curious Breakfast ($23.90+), with pulled pork and a scrambled egg omelette, as well as the Kaya & Coffee Butter ($9.50+), an upgrade on the humble kopitiam breakfast staple.
Address: 64 Prinsep Street, Singapore 188667
Opening hours: Daily 9am to 10pm
Tel: 6238 1068
Website
Curious Palette is not a halal-certified eatery.
12. Grids And Circles
Minimalistic Japanese cafe Grids And Circles has a breakfast menu where pancakes ($11) and sandos are a specialty. We highly recommend the Tamago Sando ($12), a delicious serving of fluffy Tamago eggs with pear sauce and kombu mayo sandwiched between two slices of toast.
You can also upgrade your pancakes to the Strawberry Wonderland ($16), which adds fresh strawberries, strawberry compote, chantilly cream and basil mint sauce on top of two fluffy pancakes.
Check out our full review of Grids And Circles.
Address: 200 South Bridge Road, Singapore 058749
Opening hours: Daily 9am to 5pm
Tel: 6935 3546
Website
Grids & Circles is not a halal-certified eatery.
13. Penny University
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The next time you’re hunting for breakfast in Bugis, head over to Penny University, which opens from 8am each day. Their halal-certified menu offers specialty coffee and signature brunch eats, including the Harlem-style Buttermilk Chicken on Waffles ($20.50++), comprising crispy chicken thighs on waffles, and the Eggs Benedict ($18.50++), which comes with your choice of smoked salmon, turkey ham, or beef cheek, paired with poached eggs.
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Don’t miss out on the cafe’s aromatic coffee, brewed with coffee beans sourced from Kenya, Uganda, and Brazil. You can’t go wrong with the Muddy Espresso with Cold Milk ($5.50++) or refreshing Cold Brew, which are also available in both Black ($7++) and White ($7++).
Address: 17 Jalan Klapa, Singapore 199329
Opening hours: Daily 8am to 5pm
Tel: 6345 9055
Website
Penny University is a halal-certified eatery.
14. DAWN
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If you prefer a simpler breakfast, check out DAWN, known for their seasonal selection of slow-pour coffee brewed from single-origin beans. Aside from Espresso ($3.50) and White Coffee ($5.50), DAWN also offers Cold Brew Tea ($7) and house-made sodas from $7.
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Their freshly baked goods are not one to miss. Head to the display counter and order the Walnut Banana Bread ($5) or Pandan Coconut Loaf Cake ($5.50), with the latter being one of the cafe’s highly raved about items. There’s also the popular Apple Crumble ($7), featuring a soft sponge baked with stewed apples and crunchy cinnamon crumble.
Address: 78 South Bridge Road, Singapore 058708
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 8am to 5pm, Sat 9am to 5pm
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15. Anna’s Sourdough
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Sourdough lovers: this one’s for you. Anna’s Sourdough at Oasis Terraces in Punggol is founded by Anna Lim, the founder of The Soup Spoon. Popular dishes on the menu include the Grilled Kimcheese Toastie ($18), an indulgent number starring house-made kimchi layered in between grilled sourdough malted rye bread. Another highlight is the Crab and Mozza Sourdough Pizza ($35), topped with mango, crab meat, and kaffir lime aioli.
While waiting for your food to arrive, feel free to explore the cafe’s bakery section where you can find a selection of fresh bakes and flavoured sourdough bread. If you’re looking for something to munch on the go, get the Earl Grey Fig With Honey ($8), Jalapeno Cheddar Muffin ($5.50), or Orange Almond Cake ($8).
Address: 681 Punggol Drive, #01-04, Oasis Terraces, Singapore 820681
Opening hours: Daily 8:30am to 10pm
Tel: 6966 7503
Website
Anna’s Sourdough is in the process of getting halal-certified.
16. Baker & Cook
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If you’re a pet owner, drop by Dempsey Hill after your morning walk for brekkie at Baker & Cook, a pet-friendly cafe with outdoor seats. The space is decked in floor-to-ceiling glass windows, allowing the cafe to be flooded with natural light.
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Expect less common dishes with the likes of Miso Glazed Eggplant ($16++), Corn Fritters ($16++), and Peter Gordon’s Turkish Eggs ($20++)—soft-boiled eggs with soya sauce, done Middle Eastern style. Else, start your day on a sweet note with the Dutch Baby Pancakes ($22++), a good-for-sharing, dense dessert topped with berries, earl grey poached pear, maple yoghurt, and lemon curd.
Address: 30C Loewen Road, Singapore 248839
Opening hours: Daily 8am to 10pm
Tel: 6251 1098
Website
Baker & Cook is not a halal-certified eatery.
17. Surrey Hills Deli
Those working in Raffles Place can bookmark Surrey Hills Grocer, a Melbourne-style cafe with humongous sangers and fresh fruit bowls. They’re also known for their aromatic Aussie coffee, including the Espresso Sparkling ($7++), an iced long black infused with sparkling water. Non-caffeinated options are also available, with the Rhubarb Lemonade ($7++) being one refreshing pick.
Here, you can choose from eight different sandwiches. Their best-selling Hendurance ($18++) features white sourdough that’s packed with French poulet ham, romaine lettuce, roasted sweet potato, egg and more. For something a lil’ easier on that morning stomach, go for the Energise To-ma-toes ($16++), which sees marinated tomatoes, provolone cheese, and burrata sandwiched between porous Ciabatta.
Address: 6 Battery Road, #01-02, Singapore 049909
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 8am to 10pm, Sat 9am to 5pm
Website
Surrey Hills Deli is not a halal-certified eatery.
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18. Cafe Natsu
Nestled in the lobby of Clemenceau Citadines Connect Hotel, Cafe Natsu serves elegantly-plated brunch classics in the heart of Dhoby Ghaut. Our top pick is none other than the Shio Kombu Gnocchi ($24++), starring chewy potato dumplings with sweet kabocha pumpkin filling, coated in specks of salted kelp.
They’ve also got delicious bakes, such as the Baked Hokkaido Cheese Tart ($8++) and Kurozato Brown Sugar Tart ($12++), both of which are baked fresh daily. Finally, wash everything down with the Strawberry Rhubarb Kombucha ($8++), featuring a fermented black tea with refreshing notes that’ll wake up even the sleepiest of cubicle rats.
Address: 182 Clemenceau Avenue, Singapore 239923
Opening hours: Daily 8:30am to 5:30pm
Website
Cafe Natsu is not a halal-certified eatery.
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19. Boomarang
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At Boomarang, there’s no such thing as “too early for a cocktail”. The cafe and bistro bar serves up Breakfast Cocktails including the Breakfast Martini ($21++) and Latte Martini ($23++) from as early as 9am. If you aren’t keen on alcohol, there are also thick milkshakes and smoothies from $12++ with flavours such as Mixed Berry, Caramel, and Banana.
We recommend the Buttermilk Pancakes ($13++), which come with fresh banana, maple syrup, yoghurt, and raisin ricotta. Feel free to add on a scoop of Haagen Dazs ice cream ($8++) if you’re looking for that extra sugar rush. In the savouries department, they’ve also got the Smoked Salmon Brioche ($18++) and Florentine ($21++), the latter spotlighting poached eggs served alongside baby spinach, smoked salmon, sauteed potatoes, and caramelised onions.
Address: 60 Robertson Quay, #01-15 The Quayside, Singapore 238252
Opening hours: Daily 9am to 5pm
Tel: 6738 1077
Website
Boomarang is not a halal-certified eatery.
20. Bread & Hearth
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Bread lovers, look no further than Bread & Hearth, an elegant bakery in Keong Saik that’s said to have one of the best croissants in Singapore! While prices are slightly higher here, fans of the bakery believe that it’s justified by the quality of their baked goods, which are crafted using age-old European bread-making techniques.
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Their buttery Croissants are priced at $3.50 each, along with their Cinnamon Buns, which are praised for being fluffy and aromatic. For something heartier, get their artisan sandwiches such as the Lemon Chicken ($9.90), featuring cheddar cheese and lemon chicken mayo, or the Bacon Egg Mayo ($11.90), consisting of streaky bacon, cheese, tomatoes, and lettuce packed in between slices of champagne bread.
Address: 30 East Coast Road, #02-27, Katong V, Singapore 428751
Opening hours: Daily 7:30am to 6:30pm
Tel: 6348 8068
Website
Bread & Hearth is not a halal-certified eatery.
Where to have cafe breakfast in Singapore
Your options for cafe breakfast in Singapore aren’t limited to just kaya toast and roti prata, no matter how delicious they may be. Try out some Western brekkie variations if you feel like treating yourself at any of these cafes.
If you’re also looking for places to have brunch or lunch, have a look at our Katong food guide. Else, check out Hellu Coffee, a new CBD cafe with specialty coffee and croffles.
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