16 cafes worth the trip across Singapore, editor-ranked by TableJourney. All Singapore guides.
Apartment Coffee ★ 4.8 · Singapore
chinatown · 139 Selegie Road, Singapore 188309
Tip: This is a filter-forward cafe. Come for the coffee, not the food. Arrive early on weekends as queues form. Open Friday to Wednesday 10am to 6pm.
Chye Seng Huat Hardware ★ 4.6 · Singapore
little-india · 150 Tyrwhitt Road, Singapore 207563
Tip: The covered courtyard is a good spot to work or read on weekday afternoons. Closed on the first Monday of each month.
Common Man Coffee Roasters ★ 4.5 · Singapore
robertson-quay · 22 Martin Road, Singapore 239058
Tip: Open weekdays only for the coffee-forward crowd. The Martin Road location remains the most focused on coffee quality; other branches trade more on atmosphere.
Nylon Coffee Roasters ★ 4.5 · Singapore
chinatown · 4 Everton Park, Singapore 080004
Tip: One of the smallest footprint cafes in Singapore but worth seeking out. Closed Tuesday. The coffee-to-take-home selection is well curated.
Hello Arigato Tiong Bahru ★ 4.4 · Singapore
tiong-bahru · 58 Seng Poh Road, #01-15, Singapore 160058
Tip: Closed Mondays. Opens 8am Tuesday to Sunday. Small space; weekend mornings see a queue by 10am. A five-minute walk from Tiong Bahru MRT.
Tiong Bahru Bakery ★ 4.4 · Singapore
tiong-bahru · 56 Eng Hoon Street, #01-70, Singapore 160056
Tip: Fresh pastries go quickly on weekends. Arrive before 10am for the full selection. The seating inside the block is limited; the nearby park benches are a local alternative.
Narrative Coffee Stand ★ 4.4 · Singapore
chinatown · 231 Bain Street, Singapore 180231
Tip: Bras Basah Complex is a labyrinthine arts and book building; navigate to #01-05 on the ground floor. Open Monday to Saturday 8am to 5pm.
Plain Vanilla ★ 4.3 · Singapore
tiong-bahru · 1D Yong Siak Street, Singapore 168641
Tip: Sunday mornings are very busy; the shop is quieter from 2pm onwards. Brunch runs daily until the kitchen closes.
Creamier Handcrafted Ice Cream and Coffee ★ 4.3 · Singapore
tiong-bahru · 78 Yong Siak Street, Singapore 163078
Tip: Open daily from 12pm. The small indoor seating area fills up on weekend afternoons; the alley outside has informal seating on good days.
PPP Coffee at New Bahru ★ 4.3 · Singapore
robertson-quay · 46 Kim Yam Road, Singapore 239351
Tip: PPP Coffee also runs the widely respected roastery and training academy for baristas. Visit the Funan Mall location for a central city option.
Micro Bakery Kitchen Tiong Bahru ★ 4.3 · Singapore
tiong-bahru · 78 Yong Siak Street, #01-12, Singapore 163078
Tip: Open Wednesday to Sunday 8am to 4pm; closed Monday and Tuesday. Loaves sell out by early afternoon at weekends. A short walk from Tiong Bahru MRT.
Asylum Coffeehouse ★ 4.2 · Singapore
little-india · 311 Jalan Besar, Singapore 208970
Tip: Open daily 8am to 4.30pm. A good option before or after visiting the Jalan Besar hawker centre nearby.
Cafe Myriad ★ 4.2 · Singapore
chinatown · 4 Gemmill Lane, Singapore 069254
Tip: Small space with limited seating. Particularly popular on weekend afternoons when the dessert range is at its fullest.
Symmetry All-Day Cafe ★ 4.1 · Singapore
kampong-glam · 9 Jalan Kubor, Singapore 199206
Tip: Open from 9am daily with Sunday hours until 7pm, weekdays until 9-11pm. Dog-friendly terrace, good for early weekend mornings.
Two Men Bagel House ★ 4.1 · Singapore
orchard · 103 Irrawaddy Road, Singapore 329566
Tip: The Novena outlet is the original and best-stocked. Open daily and popular for quick lunches; the bagel sandwiches can be ordered in advance during busy periods.
Carrotsticks and Cravings ★ 4.0 · Singapore
robertson-quay · 4 Mohamed Sultan Road, Singapore 238957
Tip: Good option for a lighter brunch after a weekend run. Weekday mornings are calm and well-suited to working from a laptop.