The best cafes in East Coast Singapore are mostly along East Coast Road and Joo Chiat. Top picks include Hello Arigato for Japanese sandos, Chin Mee Chin for heritage kaya toast and kopi, Common Man Coffee Roasters and Neptune for all-day brunch, and PS.Cafe and East Coast Commune right in East Coast Park. Coffee costs from around $3 at Bee Hoe Coffee, while most brunch mains cost from around $17 to $25. The densest cluster is the East Coast Road stretch near Marine Parade MRT, from Katong V and the Red House to Merci Marcel. Joo Chiat Road and Tanjong Katong Road are the next two cafe strips. Several cafes close by 4-6pm or take a Monday or Tuesday off, so check hours before you go. For a late coffee, try Awfully Chocolate, Seng House, Merci Marcel or Common Man.
Last verified: October 2026. Hours and prices can change — we re-check our guides regularly, but do confirm before a special trip.
- Le Petit Katong
- Bee Hoe Coffee
- Hello Arigato
- Awfully Chocolate Bakery & Cafe
- Bread & Hearth
- Seng House
- Nimbus
- Project Acai
- Vernacular Coffee
- Second Floor Lab Gelato
- June Coffee
- Chin Mee Chin Confectionery
- Common Man Coffee Roasters (Joo Chiat)
- Neptune
- Plain Vanilla East Coast
- Merci Marcel East Coast
- Bastille Bakery
- Micro Bakery & Kitchen (Red House)
- PS.Cafe East Coast Park
- East Coast Commune
The list
Le Petit Katong French cafe / tartines · $$
French-leaning cafe in Katong V serving open-faced tartines, crepes, French onion soup and housemade ice cream, with all-day French breakfast on weekends.
- Cuisine: French cafe / tartines
- Price: $$ · Tartines from around $12++
- Must-try: Smoked Hamachi Tartine, Goose Rillette Tartine, Crepe Suzette
- Where: 30 East Coast Road, #01-11, Katong V, Singapore 428751
- Area: Katong (East Coast Road)
- Nearest MRT: Marine Parade (TE26)
- Hours: Wed-Fri 11am-8.30pm; Sat-Sun 9am-8.30pm; closed Mon-Tue (per Google Maps, Oct 2026)
- Halal: No
Bee Hoe Coffee Local-twist coffee bar · $
Back-alley coffee spot in Joo Chiat pairing local-flavoured drinks (egg coffee, peanut butter coffee, coconut coffee) with small bites such as bakkwa roti and pork omelette muffins.
- Cuisine: Local-twist coffee bar
- Price: $ · Coffee from around $3; honey egg coffee from around $4.50
- Must-try: Honey Egg Coffee, Iced Peanut Butter Coffee, Bakkwa Roti
- Where: 55 Joo Chiat Place, Singapore 427779
- Area: Joo Chiat
- Hours: Mon-Fri 8.30am-3pm; Sat-Sun 8.30am-5pm (per Google Maps, Oct 2026)
- Halal: No
Hello Arigato Japanese-style cafe / sandos · $$$
Japanese-inspired Joo Chiat cafe known for its sandos (gyu, ebi, har cheong, tamago), Japanese pastas and matcha drinks; it gets busy, so reservations are recommended.
- Cuisine: Japanese-style cafe / sandos
- Price: $$$ · Sandos from around $20+
- Must-try: Gyu Sando, Har Cheong Sando, Strawberry Matcha Cloud
- Where: 314 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore 427565
- Area: Joo Chiat
- Hours: Tue-Fri 9am-5pm; Sat-Sun 8am-5pm; closed Mon (per Eatbook)
- Halal: No
Awfully Chocolate Bakery & Cafe Bakery cafe / chocolate desserts · $$$
Flagship bakery-cafe of the chocolate cake brand, with an all-day menu of pastas and paninis, chocolate drinks and desserts, and a weekend brunch buffet. One of the area's latest-closing cafes.
- Cuisine: Bakery cafe / chocolate desserts
- Price: $$$ · Mains from around $22++; weekend brunch buffet from around $38++
- Must-try: Amazing Weekend Brunch Buffet, Really Fresh Chocolate Milk, Lasagna Ricotta
- Where: 131 East Coast Road, Singapore 428816
- Area: Katong (East Coast Road)
- Nearest MRT: Marine Parade (TE26)
- Hours: Mon-Thu 11am-10pm; Fri 11am-11pm; Sat 10am-11pm; Sun 10am-10pm
- Halal: No
Bread & Hearth Bakery cafe / brunch · $$
Katong V bakery-cafe baking its own breads and buns, with toasts, croiffles and all-day breakfast plates.
- Cuisine: Bakery cafe / brunch
- Price: $$ · Croiffle from around $17.90; AvocaToast from around $20.50
- Must-try: AvocaToast, Croiffle by HENRI, House-baked breads
- Where: 30 East Coast Road, #02-27, Katong V, Singapore 428751
- Area: Katong (East Coast Road)
- Nearest MRT: Marine Parade (TE26)
- Hours: Daily 7.30am-5.30pm (per Google Maps, Oct 2026)
Seng House Modern Hainanese-Western cafe · $$
Family-run corner shophouse cafe giving Hainanese dishes a modern spin, open from breakfast to late evening; leashed dogs are welcome in its outdoor area.
- Cuisine: Modern Hainanese-Western cafe
- Price: $$ · Mains from around $19.80++
- Must-try: Claypot Chicken Rice, Hainanese Pork Chop, Durian Creme Brulee
- Where: 214 Tanjong Katong Road, Singapore 437007
- Area: Tanjong Katong
- Nearest MRT: Tanjong Katong (TE24)
- Hours: Daily 8am-10.30pm
- Halal: No
Nimbus Brunch cafe · $$$
All-day brunch cafe at the Joo Chiat Road end of Katong (rebranded from C Cafe), known for sourdough toasties, waffles and a lobster roll.
- Cuisine: Brunch cafe
- Price: $$$ · Brunch mains from around $24+
- Must-try: Breakfast of Champions, Golden Waffle, Lobster Roll
- Where: 477 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore 427683
- Area: Joo Chiat
- Hours: Daily 8am-6pm
- Halal: No
Project Acai Acai bowls / smoothies · $
Acai bowl and smoothie spot at the Tides building on East Coast Road, open late for a lighter dessert stop.
- Cuisine: Acai bowls / smoothies
- Price: $ · Bowls from around $9.90
- Must-try: Original Flower Bowl, Acai Smoothies
- Where: 217 East Coast Road, #01-03, Tides, Singapore 428915
- Area: Katong (East Coast Road)
- Nearest MRT: Marine Parade (TE26)
- Hours: Daily 11.30am-10pm
- Halal: No
Vernacular Coffee Specialty coffee / pastries · $$
Specialty coffee bar on Guillemard Road, at the western fringe of the East Coast, serving local-inspired bakes such as kaya croissant toast alongside its brews.
- Cuisine: Specialty coffee / pastries
- Price: $$ · Coffee from around $6; pastries from around $7
- Must-try: Homemade Kaya Croast, Coconut Cold Brew, Kurobuta Sausage & Mushroom Danish
- Where: 100 Guillemard Road, #01-02, Singapore 399718
- Area: Guillemard (East Coast fringe)
- Hours: Daily 8.30am-5.30pm
- Halal: No
Second Floor Lab Gelato Gelato / dessert cafe · $
Neighbourhood gelato lab in a Cassia Crescent HDB block near Old Airport Road, making experimental flavours and plated desserts; it is just outside Katong proper.
- Cuisine: Gelato / dessert cafe
- Price: $ · Single scoop from around $4.80+
- Must-try: House-made Gelato, French Toast, Waffles
- Where: 32 Cassia Crescent, #01-66, Singapore 390032
- Area: Old Airport Road / Dakota
- Nearest MRT: Dakota (CC8)
- Hours: Tue 12pm-5.30pm; Wed-Sun 12pm-10pm; closed Mon (per Google Maps, Oct 2026)
- Halal: No pork, no lard
June Coffee Cafe / brunch · $$
Shophouse cafe at the start of East Coast Road from the team behind September Coffee, known for its beef croffle, French toast and specialty lattes.
- Cuisine: Cafe / brunch
- Price: $$ · Drinks from around $8; mains from around $17
- Must-try: Beef Croffle, Honey, Lemon & Ricotta French Toast, Egg Mayo Sandwich
- Where: 49 East Coast Road, Singapore 428768
- Area: Katong (East Coast Road)
- Nearest MRT: Marine Parade (TE26)
- Hours: Tue-Thu 10.30am-6.30pm; Fri-Sat 10am-7pm; Sun 10am-6pm; closed Mon
- Halal: No
Chin Mee Chin Confectionery Heritage kopitiam / bakery · $
Katong institution dating back to 1925, now run by Ebb & Flow Group, serving local toasts, traditional bakes and kopi; its outdoor terrace is pet-friendly.
- Cuisine: Heritage kopitiam / bakery
- Price: $
- Must-try: Kaya Toast, Traditional Bakes, Kopi O Kosong
- Where: 204 East Coast Road, Singapore 428903
- Area: Katong (East Coast Road)
- Nearest MRT: Marine Parade (TE26)
- Hours: Daily 8am-4pm (per Google Maps, Oct 2026)
Common Man Coffee Roasters (Joo Chiat) Specialty coffee / all-day brunch · $$$
Joo Chiat branch of the specialty roaster, serving its coffee menu and all-day brunch, open to 9.30pm Tuesday to Sunday; bookings are taken for evenings from 5.30pm.
- Cuisine: Specialty coffee / all-day brunch
- Price: $$$ · Brunch dishes from around $18
- Must-try: Savoury Stack (buttermilk pancakes), Common Man Veggie Wonderland, House-roasted coffee
- Where: 185 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore 427456
- Area: Joo Chiat
- Hours: Mon 7.30am-5pm; Tue-Sun 7.30am-9.30pm
Neptune Brunch cafe / natural wine · $$
East Coast Road cafe from the group behind Atlas Coffeehouse and Apollo Coffee Bar, serving brunch by day and dinner with natural wines later in the week; weekend reservations are limited.
- Cuisine: Brunch cafe / natural wine
- Price: $$
- Must-try: Specialty Coffee, Brunch Plates, Natural Wine
- Where: 237 East Coast Road, Singapore 428930
- Area: Katong (East Coast Road)
- Nearest MRT: Marine Parade (TE26)
- Hours: Sun-Wed 8am-7pm; Thu-Sat 8am-10pm (last order 30 min before closing)
Plain Vanilla East Coast Bakery cafe / brunch · $$
East Coast Road outpost of the bakery-cafe, with indoor and backyard seating, a breakfast and brunch menu, handmade pastas and bakes.
- Cuisine: Bakery cafe / brunch
- Price: $$ · Brunch mains from around $22
- Must-try: Eggs Benedict, Smashed Avocado Toast, Handmade Pasta
- Where: 199 East Coast Road, Singapore 428902
- Area: Katong (East Coast Road)
- Nearest MRT: Marine Parade (TE26)
- Hours: Daily 7.30am-7pm (per Google Maps, Oct 2026); brunch served until 3.30pm
Merci Marcel East Coast French cafe-bistro · $$$
French all-day cafe and wine bar at 171 East Coast Road, moving from breakfast and brunch to dinner, pizzas and wine at night; kid-friendly, with indoor and outdoor seating.
- Cuisine: French cafe-bistro
- Price: $$$
- Must-try: Eggs Benedict, Sandwiches, Pizzas
- Where: 171 East Coast Road, Singapore 428877
- Area: Katong (East Coast Road)
- Nearest MRT: Marine Parade (TE26)
- Hours: Mon-Tue 8am-10pm; Wed-Thu 8am-11pm; Fri-Sat 8am-11.30pm; Sun 8am-10pm
Bastille Bakery French bakery cafe · $$
Spacious Joo Chiat bakery-cafe for viennoiserie and eclairs (flavours such as hazelnut chocolate and lemon pound cake), with coffee.
- Cuisine: French bakery cafe
- Price: $$
- Must-try: Chocolate Almond Croissant, Plain Croissant, Eclairs
- Where: 261 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore 427515
- Area: Joo Chiat
- Hours: Wed-Sun 8am-6pm; closed Mon-Tue (per Google Maps, Oct 2026)
Micro Bakery & Kitchen (Red House) Sourdough bakery cafe · $$
Sourdough bakery-cafe in the restored Red House on East Coast Road, serving brunch plates on its own bread plus pastries to take away.
- Cuisine: Sourdough bakery cafe
- Price: $$
- Must-try: Scrambled Eggs on Sourdough, Fresh Bread, Pastries
- Where: 63 East Coast Road, #01-06, Singapore 428776
- Area: Katong (East Coast Road)
- Nearest MRT: Marine Parade (TE26)
- Hours: Wed-Fri 8.30am-4pm; Sat-Sun 8.30am-5pm; closed Mon-Tue (per Google Maps, Oct 2026)
PS.Cafe East Coast Park Cafe / Western · $$$
Seaside PS.Cafe in East Coast Park with brunch (weekdays to 11am, weekends to 4pm) and an all-day menu; weekends and public holidays are walk-in only until 5.30pm.
- Cuisine: Cafe / Western
- Price: $$$
- Must-try: PS. Crab & Prawn Laksa, Brunch menu
- Where: 1110 East Coast Parkway, Cyclist Park, #01-05/06/07, Singapore 449880
- Area: East Coast Park
- Nearest MRT: No direct MRT; walk or cycle in via East Coast Park
- Hours: Sun-Thu & PH 8am-10pm; Fri-Sat & eve of PH 8am-10.30pm
East Coast Commune All-day cafe / brunch · $$
Cafe at Marine Cove in East Coast Park serving comfort dishes, seasonal plates, handcrafted drinks and specialty coffee, open until 9pm Friday to Sunday.
- Cuisine: All-day cafe / brunch
- Price: $$
- Must-try: Specialty Coffee, Handcrafted Beverages, Seasonal Dishes
- Where: 1000 East Coast Parkway, #01-03 Marine Cove, Singapore 449876
- Area: East Coast Park (Marine Cove)
- Nearest MRT: No direct MRT; walk in via East Coast Park
- Hours: Mon, Wed-Thu 8am-5pm; Fri-Sun 8am-9pm; closed Tue
At a glance: compare every spot
| Spot | Cuisine | Price | Area | Halal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Petit Katong | French cafe / tartines | $$ | Katong (East Coast Road) | No |
| Bee Hoe Coffee | Local-twist coffee bar | $ | Joo Chiat | No |
| Hello Arigato | Japanese-style cafe / sandos | $$$ | Joo Chiat | No |
| Awfully Chocolate Bakery & Cafe | Bakery cafe / chocolate desserts | $$$ | Katong (East Coast Road) | No |
| Bread & Hearth | Bakery cafe / brunch | $$ | Katong (East Coast Road) | — |
| Seng House | Modern Hainanese-Western cafe | $$ | Tanjong Katong | No |
| Nimbus | Brunch cafe | $$$ | Joo Chiat | No |
| Project Acai | Acai bowls / smoothies | $ | Katong (East Coast Road) | No |
| Vernacular Coffee | Specialty coffee / pastries | $$ | Guillemard (East Coast fringe) | No |
| Second Floor Lab Gelato | Gelato / dessert cafe | $ | Old Airport Road / Dakota | No pork, no lard |
| June Coffee | Cafe / brunch | $$ | Katong (East Coast Road) | No |
| Chin Mee Chin Confectionery | Heritage kopitiam / bakery | $ | Katong (East Coast Road) | — |
| Common Man Coffee Roasters (Joo Chiat) | Specialty coffee / all-day brunch | $$$ | Joo Chiat | — |
| Neptune | Brunch cafe / natural wine | $$ | Katong (East Coast Road) | — |
| Plain Vanilla East Coast | Bakery cafe / brunch | $$ | Katong (East Coast Road) | — |
| Merci Marcel East Coast | French cafe-bistro | $$$ | Katong (East Coast Road) | — |
| Bastille Bakery | French bakery cafe | $$ | Joo Chiat | — |
| Micro Bakery & Kitchen (Red House) | Sourdough bakery cafe | $$ | Katong (East Coast Road) | — |
| PS.Cafe East Coast Park | Cafe / Western | $$$ | East Coast Park | — |
| East Coast Commune | All-day cafe / brunch | $$ | East Coast Park (Marine Cove) | — |
Your questions answered
What are the best cafes in East Coast Singapore?
Well-known picks include Hello Arigato (Japanese sandos), Chin Mee Chin Confectionery (heritage kaya toast and kopi), Common Man Coffee Roasters Joo Chiat and Neptune (brunch and specialty coffee), Seng House (modern Hainanese), Bread & Hearth and Bastille Bakery (bakes), and PS.Cafe East Coast Park for a seaside meal.
How much does a cafe meal in East Coast cost?
Coffee costs from around $3 to $8, and brunch mains generally cost from around $17 to $25 before tax and service charge. Budget options include Bee Hoe Coffee, Project Acai (bowls from around $9.90) and Chin Mee Chin. Awfully Chocolate's weekend brunch buffet costs from around $38++ per person.
Which MRT station is best for cafe-hopping in East Coast?
Marine Parade MRT (TE26) on the Thomson-East Coast Line is closest to the East Coast Road cafes, including Katong V, the Red House, Merci Marcel, Plain Vanilla, Neptune and Awfully Chocolate. Tanjong Katong MRT (TE24) serves Seng House. Joo Chiat Road cafes are a longer walk from either station, and the East Coast Park cafes have no direct MRT.
Are there halal cafes in East Coast?
This guide does not list any halal-certified cafes, and several of them serve pork. Second Floor Lab Gelato is reported as no pork, no lard. If you need halal food, check the MUIS halal directory or ask the cafe directly before visiting.
Which East Coast cafes are open late or on Mondays?
Awfully Chocolate (until 10-11pm), Seng House (until 10.30pm), Merci Marcel East Coast (until 10pm to 11.30pm), PS.Cafe East Coast Park (until 10pm) and Project Acai (until 10pm) open late. Le Petit Katong, Bastille Bakery and Micro Bakery are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, and June Coffee and Hello Arigato are closed on Mondays.
Do I need to book East Coast cafes on weekends?
Most cafes here are walk-in. Hello Arigato recommends reservations, and Common Man Coffee Roasters takes evening bookings from 5.30pm. Neptune takes limited weekend bookings. PS.Cafe East Coast Park is walk-in only on weekends and public holidays until 5.30pm. Expect queues at brunch peaks (about 10am to 1pm).
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