1. Caracara
IG: @bycaracara
Is this a café or a furniture showroom? Perhaps both, as the owners of the new Caracara are also the same folks behind some of the most exquisite interior designs for luxury hotels and establishments in Singapore. Every inch of the Japanese-inspired space is stunning and picture-worthy, with a calming wood-themed and rustic vibe.
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There’s bar seating, a communal dining table and also smaller tables where you can enjoy their carefully crafted Japanese-influenced food and gourmet coffee. Some highlights from the menu include the Caraage ($18), Miso Gindara ($28), Wagyu Sukiyaki Don ($32), Pork Sando with Fries ($26) and more. And if you’re interested in any of the furniture items you see in the café, they’re even available for purchase!
Caracara
Address: 77 Neil Rd, Level 1, Singapore 088903
Opening Hours: 10am-6pm daily (closed on Tuesday)
2. Anatta
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Café within an artisanal grocery store? You might be familiar with Anatta Bakery & Specialty Groer, and now they’ve also opened a new café with a grocery store concept so you can enjoy freshly cooked foods and get your shopping done all in one place.
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Annata boasts a spacious Scandinavian interior interspersed with touches of nature, and the walls are filled with shelves displaying some of their goods like drinks, snacks and more. On the menu are assorted bakes and pastries from their display, as well as breakfast and brunch items like Sea Bass Porridge ($18), Sweet Potato Rosti ($16), Pork Ragu Pasta ($28), Scotch Egg ($24) and more.
Anatta
Address: 914 E Coast Rd, #01-02 The Domain, Singapore 459108
Opening Hours: 7.30am-9.30pm daily
3. Fa Si Xi
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You’ve probably seen the viral mahjong-themed café in JB, and if you’re a fan of the game, you’ll be glad to hear that now we’ve got a mahjong-themed café of our own! Fa Si Xi is a new traditional Chinese dessert shop with a retro mahjong theme: with mahjong tiles decorating the floors, mahjong lamps and even mahjong tables you can actually dine on!
IG: @faxisi2024
The café serves up a range of hot and cold desserts, as well as savoury food, finger snacks and waffles too. Some highlights to try include Pistachio Paste ($8.80), Barley Beancurd with Quail Egg ($4.80), Durian Mousse ($11.80), Signature Penang Prawn mee ($12.80), White Tea Taro ball ($6.80) and more.
Fa Si Xi
Address: 500 Jln Sultan, #01-11, Singapore 199020
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 1pm-11pm
4. coffeehouse by Kōbashī
@yongweikai [NEW CAFE AT SOUTH BRIDGE ROAD] Coffeehouse by Kobashi Known for their delicious Sourdough Bakes & Doughnuts, Kobashi has opened a physical space at 79 South Bridge Road. They’re currently in their soft launch phase – Hot Menu will be ready by August 10 but you can enjoy their bakes and doughnuts in the cafe! #FYP #Sgfoodie #Sgcafehopping #Cafehopping #Donuts #Sgcafe #CafeSg
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We’ve tried Kōbashī’s famed sourdough bombolinis a couple times at their pop-up events, and now they’ve finally opened their first ever physical café space where you can snag their popular bakes anytime you want!
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The cosy Japanese-style space serves up their iconic sourdough donuts in all your favourite flavours, and they also have new exclusive brunch items as well. Some of the savoury brunch items include the Chilled Truffle Capellini ($28), Bangin’ Mash ($14), Herby Humpty Dumpty ($12), Churros ($9) and Creamy Mushroom Mafaldine ($20) among others.
coffeehouse by Kōbashī
Address: 79 South Bridge Rd, #01-00, Singapore 058709
Opening Hours: 10am-6pm daily
5. Calligraph Coffee
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It’s about time we had a new matcha spot to hit up in the CBD, and Calligraph Coffee might just be the answer. They pride themselves on brewing up only some of the most premium ceremonial matcha drinks, and you can even choose the type of matcha powder you want in your drink depending on your matcha drinking preferences.
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Calligraph whisks up quality matcha drinks to order starting from $7.20 a cup. There’s 3 kinds of matcha available for now: Zen, Miyami and Wa, each differing in intensity, astringency and umami. If you’re not a matcha drinker, they’ve also got hojicha and the classic coffee brews for you.
Calligraph Coffee
Address: 7 Fraser St, #01-57 Duo Galleria, Singapore 189356
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday, 7.30am-5pm; Saturday-Sunday, 9am-6pm
6. Big Short Coffee
@yongweikai There’s a new cosy Coffee Bar, Bug Short Coffee in Joo Chiat that serves really unique coffee concoction! Ordered their refreshing Bus Uncle that comes with this cool Ginger Bubbles 🫶🏻 #FYP #Sgcafehopping #Cafehopping #Cafesg #sgcafe #Sgfoodie
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This place might look like a bar, but it’s actually a coffee house: and they serve some of the most unique “cocktail”-style coffee drinks. Sit by the bar counter for an up close and personal experience with the “bartenders” who will shake up and stir your coffee drinks just like they would at an actual bar!
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We’ve never seen coffees presented like at Big Short: with theatrical touches like giant clouds of bubbles, piped foam and even with a giant cube of cocktail ice. Each drink even comes with an individual card explaining the “tasting notes” for each. Some drinks to try include Bee’s Knees ($8), Cherry Peng ($8), Mont Blanc ($8) or Young Harry ($8).
Big Short Coffee
Address: 2 Fowlie Rd, #01-01, Singapore 428505
Opening Hours: 8am-5pm daily (closed on Monday)
7. Hideout Coffee Bar
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Probably one of the coolest and vibiest café openings of late is Hideout Coffee Bar, a spot that’s true to its namesake: hidden in a back alley in Geylang. Come and hang out at their outdoor area with camping chairs and tables, or head indoors and lounge in their brick red-hued and dark wood-themed space that’s adorned with some of the trendiest art.
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Aside from artisanal coffee brews (from $4.50), they also have a modest selection of chunky gourmet sandwiches like PB&J ($10), Tuna Melts ($12), Beef Brisket ($17) and Meatballs ($16). Indoors you’ll also find a small display of retail and merchandise like t-shirts and tote bags that are for sale.
Hideout Coffee Bar
Address: 708 Geylang Rd, Singapore 389623
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday, 8.30am-6pm; Saturday-Sunday, 9am-4pm
8. Lucine by LUNA
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Many of us dessert lovers were bummed by the closure of the popular LUNA Patisserie back in Joo Chiat, but the good news is that they’ve just opened a new concept located conveniently in Orchard! Dubbed Lucine by LUNA, the new modern-chic space within 111 Somerset offers not only pretty desserts but also a brand new menu of hot savoury dishes.The café features clear floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook Orchard Road as you dine, and you can enjoy some of their signature handcrafted entremets in a gorgeous, sleek space.
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They’re currently still in their soft opening stage, but you can definitely look forward to IG-worthy sweets like Blossom, Citrus Tart, Classic Cheesecake, Mint Chocolate, Pistachio Roulade and Tofu; as well as Scrambled Eggs on Sourdough Toast served with customisable sides, Brioche Spam & Cheese, Sourdough Four Cheese and Brioche Egg, among others.
Lucine by LUNA
Address: 111 Somerset Rd, #01-06 TripleOne Somerset, Singapore 238164
Opening Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9.30am-6.30pm; Friday-Saturday, 9.30am-9pm; Sunday, 9.30am-7.30pm
9. Dearborn
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You might have heard of granola-specialty breakfast café Dearborn at the charming Everton Park, and they’ve just opened a brand new space at the hottest new lifestyle destination, New Bahru! The cosy forest green and cream-themed space space features a pet-friendly outdoor seating area, and an indoor space as well. Aside from their popular housemade granola, they’ve also launched a new savoury brunch menu.
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Some popular items from the menu include the Potato & Egg ($15), Steel Cut Oat Congee ($17), Smoked Cheddar & Chilli Sourdough ($7), as well as other fresh bakes from the display. While the new space is bigger than their Everton Park outlet, they’re pretty popular with the breakfast and brunch crowd so you might want to head down early to snag a spot.
Dearborn
Address: 46 Kim Yam Rd, #03-04, Singapore 239351
Opening Hours: 9am-3pm daily (closed on Tuesday)
10. ÁTIPICO
IG: @bakeneatdiary
There’s been plenty of new dessert cafés and bakeries popping up in Singapore lately, but one new opening that has caught our eye is ÁTIPICO, a French and Italian-inspired patisserie and café that’s also located at the buzzy New Bahru. The space is cosy and inviting, with an interior that mixes both natural and modern elements for a chic yet casual vibe, including wood, marbled and steel furnishings all in one.
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Enjoy freshly baked treats from a pocket-friendly $5 each, such as Mango Cruffin ($7), Confit Onion Speck Fontina Roll ($7), French Kiss ($13), Gateau St. Honore ($13) and Black Forest ($14). They’ve also got brunch plates to share like the Beef Cheek ($36), Panino Alla Cotoletta ($22) and Tomato Strawberry Basil Salad ($18), just to name a few.
ÁTIPICO
Address: 46 & 58 Kim Yam Rd, New Bahru, Big Block, #01-15, Singapore 239351
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 9am-6pm; Friday-Saturday, 9am-10pm; Sunday, 9am-6pm
