February 2018: 18 Nearby Cafes in Singapore That You Need To Check Out Next Weekend
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18 Nearby Cafes in Singapore That You Need To Check Out Next Weekend

We all know that this tiny red dot of South East Asia is a perpetual budding place for some coffee, avocado, waffle, brunch, chill, repeat kind of genre. And whether you are a local or a visitor of this dynamic and multicultural city, you’ll be glad to know that Singapore is now also known for its growing selection of exciting cafe spots, a gentrified piece of coffee paradise. Singapore corners has definitely jumped to the top of the list for go-to coffee weekend destinations, much like Seoul, Hong Kong, or Melbourne — whether you’re going with friends, or all by your lonesome. It’s already February, which means it’s time for some coffee dates and brunch beginnings for this month of sweet action. On your next trip, check out these pretty cool hangout places for some good food and really good coffee!

Avenue Café

Address: 456 Joo Chiat Rd, Singapore 427669

Opening Hours: Sun – Thu 10:00 A.M. – 10:00 P.M. Fri – Sat 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 A.M.

Official Website: http://avenue.sg/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quadwork

Nearest MRT: Katong

Opened by Quadwork Pte Ltd, an interior design company, the cafe tries to immerse you in design. Besides soaking in the design of the interiors, some of the chairs, lamps and cushions that decorate the place are for sale, and there is a corner featuring apparel and lifestyle products for purchase as well. Read full review here: https://unlikelyladyofleisure.wordpress.com/2015/04/23/avenue-cafe-joo-chiat/

The Flourist

Address: Block 01-36, 824 Tampines Street 81, Block 824

Opening Hours: Tue – Sat 12:00 P.M. – 11:00 P.M., Sun 2:00 P.M. – 11:00 P.M.

Official Website: @theflourist.sg

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theflourist.sg/

Nearest MRT: Tampines

Cosy little neighbourhood cafe The Flourist popped up in August 2016 and has already scored good reviews. Try their new Tiramisu Waffle ($9.90), which comes with a scoop of mascarpone and espresso gelato atop a coffee waffle. Read full review here: http://eatbook.sg/tampines-cafes/

Hatter Street Bakehouse & Café

Address: 212 Hougang Street 21, 01-333, Singapore 530212

Opening Hours: Daily 1:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M.

Official Website: http://www.hatterstreet.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HatterStreet/

Nearest MRT: Kovan

Vanilla Ice Cream with Waffles drizzled in Salted Caramel $8.90. I had this twice and it’s still as good on the second time. In fact I thought the portion is bigger. Their waffle is exceptionally crispy and yet the inside remain moist. I find caramel sauce quite sweet most of the time but not for Hatter’s salted caramel. There is a good balance between the sweet and salty taste that goes perfectly with the waffle. Read full review here: https://chinchaijiak.wordpress.com/2014/06/17/hatter-street-cafe-the-hipster-cafe-near-kovan-mrt/

The Terminal Café & Lounge

Address: 12 Seletar Aerospace Crescent, Airbus Asia Training Centre, 797566

Opening Hours: Mon – Thu 9:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M., Fri 9:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M., Sat 10:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.

Official Website: https://theterminal.co/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheTerminalSG/

Nearest MRT: Sengkang

It looks even more tempting after pouring the mango syrup over! The cake tasted heavenly with the mango, mousse and chocolate blending together in sweet harmony. Mixing the strawberries, coconut and basil oil also added texture and accompanying front and back notes to the dish. Aiya just go try it yourself to understand what I mean. The chai tea gave a rather musky spicy flavor to the palate, I’m not really a fan of chai tea but it paired rather well with the mango cake. Read full review here: http://julesofsingapore.com/2017/06/18/the-terminal-airbus-cafe-seletar-aerospace-park/

The Coffee Shot

Address: 103 Lavender St, Singapore 338725

Opening Hours: Mon, Tue – Sat 10:00 A.M. – 10:00 P.M., Sun 9:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M.

Official Website: https://www.burpple.com/the-coffee-shot/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/THECOFFEESHOTTKC/

Nearest MRT: Lavender

Something minor which I found curiously adorable was the hashtag/clover latte art, which was just.. a breath of fresh air from the normal heart/ leaf latte art. The entire brunch cost about twenty bucks I think, for food and a coffee, which is pretty average pricing for brunch, if a bit on the high side, but the way I see it – it comes with the added advantage of being able to plant yourself in a quiet cafe all afternoon without risking being thrown out when it gets busy. I mean, half the time we were in there, the staff were just lepak-ing outside, reinforcing their entirely chill attitude towards customers sitting around. Not bad. Not bad at all. Read full review here: http://jemmawei.com/2015/02/16/1911-mocha-mondays-the-coffee-shot/

fArt tArtz Café

Address: 1 Expo Dr, 486150

Opening Hours: Mon – Thu 9:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M., 9:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M.

Official Website: http://farttartz.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/farttartz/

Nearest MRT: Expo

Best known for its flatbreads, pastas and jar desserts, fArt tArtz is one of the few cafés that has a high rate of consistency in the quality of their food. The many times that I’ve visited them, I was never once disappointed in their food. fArt tArtz has also proven to be very popular among all ages which has earned them a huge pool of regulars. Read full review here: http://sgcafehopping.blogspot.sg/2017/07/fart-tartz-spreading-happiness-around.html

Knots Café & Living

Address: 01-07, 160 Paya Lebar Rd, Singapore 409022

Opening Hours: Tue – Thu 9:00 A.M. – 9:00 P.M. Sat – Sun 9:00 A.M. – 10:00 P.M. Mon 10:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.

Official Website: http://knotscafeandliving.com/cafe/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/knotscafeandliving/

Nearest MRT: MacPherson

Question: What’s the main objective of a first date? Our answer: To get to know the other party better. So what environment constitutes that intention? A pleasantly modest, quiet yet romantic space for both of you to feel at ease. And we think we found that perfect place for you. Knots Cafe & Living has a vibe likened to a mixture of those seemingly at Melbourne and Europe—ingeniously mixed-up industrial designs with a touch of natural earthiness. The other oh-so-suitable-for-a-quiet-first-date aspect is the comfortable distance between tables, meaning lowering your volume in fear of your neighbors hearing your somewhat awkward conversation is totally unnecessary. Read full review here: http://wheretoeat.com.sg/review/knots-cafe-living-first-date-happen

Cottontail Creamery

Address: Blk 326 Serangoon Ave 3, 01-378, 550326

Opening Hours: Tue – Thu, Sun 11:30 A.M. – 10:00 A.M., Fri – Sat 11:30 A.M. – 11:00 P.M.

Official Website: https://www.instagram.com/cottontailcreamery/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cottontailcreamery/

Nearest MRT: Serangoon

Cottontail Creamery is a dainty shophouse cafe and artisanal ice cream shop serving waffles, specialty coffee and made-to-order crepes in both sweet & savoury flavours. They’re serving up a Honduran Single-origin Microlot; these come in incredibly small batches from local roaster La Ristrettos, so do try a cuppa while they have ‘em! Read full review here: http://www.greatnewplaces.com/sg/c5518-CottontailCreamery

The Providore Raffles Place

Address: 7 Raffles Place, 048625

Opening Hours: Mon – Sat 8:00 A.M. – 10:30 P.M. Sun 9:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.

Official Website: https://www.theprovidore.com/rafflesplace/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheProvidore/

Nearest MRT: Raffles

While both a retail store and flagship café – expect nosh like bomba paella rice, lamb meatballs and lobster mac & cheese – this newest member of The Providore family will also offer craft beers and wine-on-tap ($38.50 for a carafe) to cater to both indoor and alfresco patrons. Drink up; that’s tipsy fuel for your next day at work! Read full review here: https://thehoneycombers.com/singapore/listing/providore-raffles-place/

The Wolf Burger Specialty Coffee Concept

Address: 01-43, Changi City Point, 5 Changi Business Park Central 1, Singapore 486038

Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 8:30 A.M. – 9:30 P.M. Sat – Sun 11:30 A.M. – 9:30 P.M.

Official Website: https://www.wolfburgers.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/burgersbywolf/

Nearest MRT: Expo

The Wolf has emerged in the East, laying claim on several firsts - bringing their famed juicy creations to the East, serving up the first handcrafted specialty coffee concept within Changi City Point and also a brand new waffle menu only for tea! Read full review here: http://thefoodchapter.blogspot.sg/2017/04/wolf-burgers-changi-city-point.html

The Butter Studio

Address: 147 Jln Besar, Singapore 208865

Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 12:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. Sat 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 A.M. Sun 11:00 A.M. – 9:00 P.M.

Official Website: https://thebutterstudio.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/butterstudio/

Nearest MRT: Jalan Besar

There are simply too many cafes for a small country like Singapore to be sustainable in its business, hence it is definitely welcoming to hear that Butter Studio will be revamping its menu with some new additions as well as tweaks to its existing menu. I understand from the owner that the café prepares all the ingredients and pastries are freshly prepared on the actual day, such as the homemade crab cake for the Neptune Royale as well as the tarts and cupcakes. We tried a mixture of wrap, sandwich and the must-have eggs dishes, and glad to also know that this is a halal certified café. Read full review here: https://therantingpanda.com/2015/05/19/food-review-butter-studiosweetness-overloaded-cafe-in-jalan-besar/

Keong Saik Bakery

Address: 41 Keong Saik Rd Singapore 089146 Keong Saik Rd, Singapore 089146

Opening Hours: Daily 8:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M.

Official Website: https://keongsaikbakery.oddle.me/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keongsaikbakery/

Nearest MRT: Chinatown

Keong Saik Bakery pays homage to the area with its name; a brief summary of the area’s history can be found on the walls of the cafe. The cafe is furnished in a nostalgic setting with wooden shelves and simple furniture with quaint designs; even the logo carries a slight feel of nostalgia as well. We made our visit on the day of their soft launch; they were serving up quite a variety of local-inspired cakes, French bread (e.g. croissants), local bakery-esque bread that are all baked in-house, as well as coffee and tea. The bread are placed in the self-service shelf located at the back of the store, while cakes are kept in a display chiller that faces the entrance of the shop. Read full review here: https://jiaksimipng.wordpress.com/2017/06/14/keong-saik-bakery-keong-saik-road/

The Common Man Roasters

Address: 22 Martin Road, #01-00, 239058

Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 7:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M., 7:30 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.

Official Website: https://commonmancoffeeroasters.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commonmancoffeeroasters/

Nearest MRT: Clarke Quay

A smooth capuccino ($5) with hints of chocolate is delicious. I add some shavings of gula melaka, which comes in a little bottle, to what is left of my coffee and the molasses flavour makes it better, even if it does horrify Mr Grover. Coffee is the main draw, but what would make people stay a while is the food, and there are some unusual offerings on the menu. One of them is Juicy Grilled Chilli Boneless Chicken With Caramelised Lemon ($25) from the lunch menu, available from noon to 6pm. Read full review here: http://www.herworld.com/lifestyle/food/food-review-common-man-coffee-roasters

Rocky Masters North Bridge Road

Address: 402 N Bridge Rd, Jun Xin Building, Singapore 188722

Opening Hours: Mon – Thu, Sun 7:30 A.M. – 9:30 P.M., Fri – Sat 7:30 A.M. – 10:30 P.M.

Official Website: http://www.rockymaster.com.sg/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockyMasterSingapore/

Nearest MRT: Bras Basah

From the picture below it pretty much sums up everything. Overall, the pizza and desserts are beyond exceptional. The cafe is pretty quiet in the evenings and it's a perfect place to relax or just hang out with your friends. Read full review here: http://faithluv2eatntravel.blogspot.sg/2014/11/rocky-master-delfi-orchard-singapore.html

Jewel Coffee Raffles Place

Address: 1 Raffles Place, B1-01, Singapore 048616

Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 7:00 A.M. – 9:00 P.M., Sat 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.

Official Website: https://jewelcoffee.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jewelcoffee/

Nearest MRT: Raffles Place

Ex-banker turned cafe chain owner. First branch opened with a big thumbs-up from coffee lovers, with a second city-branch opened just last month at Income at Raffles building. tRP verdict on their new branch ain’t firmed up yet as we did our rounds during their $2 Latter offer in early Aug’14 and found their coffee disappointing. Let’s hope the second branch gets it right soon. Read full review here: https://therantingpanda.com/2014/09/22/snippets-12-places-to-sneak-out-for-coffee-while-working-raffles-place-edition/

Froth

Address: 2 Finlayson Green Level 2, 049247

Opening Hours: Mon 11:30 A.M. – 10:00 P.M.

Official Website: http://froth.sg/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/froth.sg/

Nearest MRT: Raffles Place

Froth, originally nestled in Big Hotel, has moved to a new home - The Ascott Raffles Place. From a café bistro setting to a 140-seater restaurant, it is indeed quite a major shift. Taking on such a elegant space, the menu also received a face lift with new culinary creation from Chef Derrick Ow, the soul of Froth. Read full review here: http://www.sgfoodonfoot.com/2016/06/froth-ascott-raffles-place-froth-has.html

Churros Factory

Address: 1 Woodlands Rd, Singapore 677899

Opening Hours: Daily 11:00 A.M. – 9:30 P.M.

Official Website: http://www.churrosfactorysg.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churrosfactorysingapore/

Nearest MRT: Woodlands

A churro is a fried-dough pastry, popular in Spain, Portugal, France, the Philippines and many part of the world. In Spain, churros can either be thin or long and thick. It has also been gaining its popularity in Singapore. Hot crispy dough coupled with sugar and sauce, it was heavenly! Read full review here: https://jacefootprints.blogspot.sg/2016/06/singapore-churros-factory.html

23 Jumpin Cafe

Address: #01-25 The Commerze, 1 Irving Pl, Singapore 369546

Opening Hours: Tue – Fri 11:30 A.M. – 9:00 P.M. Sat – Sun 11:00 A.M. – 9:00 P.M.

Official Website: http://www.23jumpin.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/23Jumpin/

Nearest MRT: Tai Seng

Both cups of coffees looked very pretty with coffee art. The skills of their in-house barista is definitely on mark. My order of flat white came in this pristine greyish-blue cup. The micro foam didn't reveal small bubbles (as badly prepared milk froth results) and stayed a complete layer. The coffee wasn't acidic and balanced with a hint of sweetness from the milk. This is my kind of good coffee. Read full review here: http://herpenandfork.blogspot.sg/2016/06/23-jumpin-cafe-at-tai-seng-review.html