1. Guerilla Coffee
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Homegrown coffee micro-roastery Guerilla Coffee, has just opened a new flagship outlet at Kallang Riverside: a quaint and spacious café and bar concept away from the bustling crowd. The new flagship space features an aesthetic and rustic bohemian-inspired vibe with warm brick tones and wooden furniture.
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The flagship also houses an in-house roastery, and they’ve also launched a new coffee tasting experience for coffee lovers, along with a new coffee-infused brunch menu. Highlights from their menu include Tamarind Sea Bass ($28), Grilled Picanha ($32), Cavatelli Ragu ($26) and more.
Guerilla Coffee
Address: 51 Kampong Bugis, #01-03, Singapore 338986
Opening Hours: Wednesday-Friday, 10am-5pm; Saturday-Sunday, 9am-5pm
2. ICE&TIME
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If you’re a kakigori fanatic, ICE&TIME is a shaved-ice specialty dessert café you’re definitely going to want to try. The space features a serene and zen-inspired Japanese vibe, with minimalist decor and even plant balls hanging from the skylight. Plus, they don’t charge GST or service charge either.
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They boast probably one of the biggest and tallest kakigori desserts in Singapore, with 9 different flavours to choose from priced from $18.60 each. The kakigori desserts come in generous portions, with flavours like Strawberry Enchantment, Matcha Caramel Bliss, French Cocoa and more; along with a selection of rich matcha drinks and cake slices too.
ICE&TIME
Address: 44 Craig Rd, Singapore 089682
Opening Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 12pm-10pm; Friday-Saturday, 12pm-10.30pm
3. Haus Coffee
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Coffee and thrifting? Get both at Haus Coffee, a quaint little coffee bar hidden within a vintage concept store, Rookies Store! Shop Rookie’s curated selection of vintage and pre-loved apparel, and grab a fresh cuppa while you’re at it.
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Vibes at the store are super cool and vibey, and there’s also limited sofa seats, tables and chairs available in-store for you to lounge at and sip on your drinks. On the menu are various coffee brews, matcha, fizzy drinks and more, including Iced Strawberry Matcha ($8), Iced Mocha ($8.50), Dragon Pearl Jasmine ($5), White Grape Rose Fizz ($5.50), 1980’s Affogato ($12) and more.
Haus Coffee
Address: 6001 Beach Rd, #01-58 Golden Mile Tower, Singapore 199589
Opening Hours: 11am-8pm daily
4. Sando
@yongweikai First new cafe on the first day of 2025!!! The popular Sando has opened its second outlet at New Tech Park, just a few minutes walk from Lorong Chuan MRT Station!!! The Chicken Karaage Sandwich was 😍🤤😋 #FYP #Sgfoodie #Sgcafehopping #Cafehopping #Sando #Sandwich
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If you’re a chunky sando lover, you won’t want to miss out on Sando’s latest outlet at New Tech Park. The popular sando-specialty café has just opened their second outlet with rustic old-school Japanese charm featuring dark woods and brick walls.
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The café is known for their thick, stuffed Japanese-style sandos, with flavours like Truffle Tamagoyaki ($12.80), Beef Brisket ($16.80), Tonkatsu ($16.60), Hokkaido Zangi ($15.30) and more. They’ve also got Japanese rice bowls, all-day breakfast mains, sides and craft beers too.
Sando
Address: 151 Lorong Chuan, #01-02 New Tech Park, Singapore 556741
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-8.30pm
5. Wheathead
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Pastry lovers might be familiar with the popular home-based bakery, Wheathead, and if you’re a fan of their bakes, they’ve finally opened a physical dine-in café where you can enjoy their fresh bakes on the spot!
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You’ll get to see their rotating selection of bread and pastries that are made fresh daily, and even enjoy a menu of sandwiches, hot soups and mains for breakfast or lunch. Bakes start from as low as under $5 each, with options like Cardamom Bun ($6), Poached Pear Galette ($12), Brown Butter Honey Pie ($12) and Gingerbread Financier ($4.50), among others.
Wheathead
Address: 8 Slim Barracks Rise, #01-01, Singapore 138492
Opening Hours: Wednesday-Sunday, 8am-2pm
6. Echo House
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Located in the hottest new lifestyle hub, KADA, is Echo House, a cosy café and hangout spot complete with an al fresco patio area that’s also pet-friendly! Aside from warm and welcoming vibes, Echo serves specialty brews and light bites.
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You’ll want to try their specialty drinks like Here Comes the Sun ($7.50), Strawberry Matcha ($8.50) or Brown Butter Latte ($7.50); along with a modest selection of unique bakes like Chilli Bacon Loaf ($6), Popo’s Chocolate Cake ($9.50), Pisang Loaf ($5.50), Bolo Croissant ($6.50) and more.
Echo House
Address: 5 Kadayanallur St, #01-08, Singapore 069183
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday, 8.30am-6pm; Saturday-Sunday, 9.30am-5pm
7. Otter & Pebbles
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If you’re a fan of JB’s viral Keijometo café, you might want to pay Otter & Pebbles a visit—the newest quirky Japanese-inspired café right here in Singapore. The space oozes tranquil ryokan-esque vibes, complete with warm lighting, textured papered walls, wood accents and even a pebbled walkway at the entrance.
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Enjoy homey and comforting Japanese eats like udon, karaage, sandos, soufflé pancakes and cream-topped tea drinks. Highlights to try from the menu include Tonkatsu Curry Rice ($19), Baco-Mentaiko Udon ($17.90), Pistachio Soufflé Pancakes ($17.90) and Pistachio Cheesetart ($14.50), among others.
Otter & Pebbles
Address: 8 Sinaran drive #01-05/07, Outside of Oasia Hotel, Singapore 307470
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 11am-8.30pm
8. Korio
@yongweikai The popular sandwich shop, KORIO is finally back! Save the date cos they’re opening on 11 Dec at IOI Central Boulevard Towers! #FYP #Sgfoodie #Sgcafehopping #Cafehopping #Sandwich #Donuts #Doughnuts
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If you were saddened by Korio’s closing last year, fret not: as the cult-favourite sando spot is now back for good, and better than ever! Korio now has a fully-fledged café space at the CBD, and they’ve even joined hands with Zouk Group to bring you their famous chunky sandos, NYC-inspired donuts and more.
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Enjoy their eats in an industrial-inspired dine-in space, with their famous sandwiches that are fired up upon order. Some sando options to consider include the Mortadella & Pickles ($15.50), Caprese Grilled Cheese ($15), Lox ($18.50) and Smashed Meatballs ($15), among others.
Korio
Address: 2 Central Boulevard #01-11, IOI, Central Blvd, Towers, Singapore 018916
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-4.30pm; Saturday, 8am-2pm
9. Alani
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Perched on the rooftop of the hip KADA enclave is Alani, a new brunch and bakery concept by the popular private dining restaurant Proud Potato Peeler. Their space boasts gorgeous Mediterranean garden vibes, with colourful terrazzo furniture and lush greens, plus a self-service bakery station filled with fresh bakes and pastries.
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There’s indoor and outdoor seats available, and an open kitchen where you can watch all the action too. The bakes available from the display switch up daily, but some items you might see include Hazelnut Cake with Poached Pears, Fluffy Babka, Pistachio Praline Cinnamon Rolls, Porridge Sourdough, Brown Butter Cookies and more.
Alani
Address: 5 Kadayanallur St, #04-04, Singapore 069183
Opening Hours: Wednesday-Friday, 5.30pm-11.30pm; Saturday, 5pm-10.30pm; Sunday, 12.30pm-10.30pm
10. Mizue
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Café by day, wine bar by night—that’s Mizue for you. Located along Club Street, Mizue is an aesthetic and intimate café slash wine bar with a traditional Japanese touch. The space is cosy during the day, but transforms into a moody and vibey bar at night.
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On the day menu are items like Steak & Eggs ($38), Fried Chicken Sando ($18) and Salmon Grain Bowl ($25); while the night menu features items like Burnt Onion Focaccia ($14), Double Fried Rosti ($15), King Crab Ravioli ($28), Scallop Maitake Porridge ($26) and more.
Mizue
Address: 87 Club St, Singapore 069455
Opening Hours: Tuesday, 6pm-12am; Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-3pm & 6pm-12am; Sunday, 10am-4pm
