Some of the best cafes in Katong and Joo Chiat are Common Man Coffee Roasters, Bastille Bakery, Hello Arigato, Nimbus and the heritage Chin Mee Chin Confectionery, all within walking distance of each other. The area mixes specialty coffee roasters, French and sourdough bakeries, Japanese sando bars and old-school kopitiams, mostly in conserved shophouses. Expect to pay from around $3 for kopi or a coffee-stand drink and around $20-$30 for a brunch main. Cafes cluster on Joo Chiat Road and Joo Chiat Place, near Eunos and Paya Lebar MRT, and along East Coast Road and the Red House, near Tanjong Katong and Marine Parade MRT on the Thomson-East Coast Line. Several cafes close on Mondays or Tuesdays, and many close by mid-afternoon, so plan a weekend or early-day visit.
Last verified: October 2026. Hours and prices can change — we re-check our guides regularly, but do confirm before a special trip.
- Common Man Coffee Roasters (Joo Chiat)
- Bastille Bakery Cafe
- Hello Arigato (Joo Chiat)
- Two Men Bagel House (Joo Chiat)
- Humble Origins Coffee Roasters
- Nimbus
- Elijah Pies (Joo Chiat)
- Bee Hoe Coffee
- Yuan Coffee
- Prairie by Craftsmen
- Chin Mee Chin Confectionery
- Plain Vanilla (East Coast)
- Neptune
- June Coffee
- Micro Bakery & Kitchen (Red House)
- Birds of Paradise Gelato Boutique (Katong)
- Awfully Chocolate Bakery & Cafe (Katong)
- Little Farms Bistro (Katong Point)
The list
Common Man Coffee Roasters (Joo Chiat) Specialty coffee / all-day brunch · $$$
A shophouse outlet of the local specialty roaster, with a filter-coffee bar, all-day breakfast and dinner on some evenings. It takes reservations only from 5:30pm.
- Cuisine: Specialty coffee / all-day brunch
- Price: $$$
- Must-try: Filter coffee, All-day breakfast plates
- Where: 185 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore 427456
- Area: Joo Chiat Road
- Nearest MRT: Eunos (EW7) / Paya Lebar (EW8/CC9)
- Hours: Mon 7:30am-5pm; Tue-Sun 7:30am-9:30pm
Bastille Bakery Cafe French bakery cafe · $$
A French-style bakery cafe in the former Blue Smoke space, known for laminated pastries, filled croissants and tarts. Prices include no service charge.
- Cuisine: French bakery cafe
- Price: $$
- Must-try: Chocolate almond croissant, Plain croissant, Eclairs
- Where: 261 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore 427515
- Area: Joo Chiat Road
- Nearest MRT: Eunos (EW7) / Paya Lebar (EW8/CC9)
- Hours: Wed-Sun 8am-6pm; closed Mon-Tue
Hello Arigato (Joo Chiat) Japanese sando cafe · $$
The second outlet of the Japanese sando cafe (the first is in Upper Thomson), known for thick-cut sandos on house-made milk bread, plus pastas and matcha drinks.
- Cuisine: Japanese sando cafe
- Price: $$ · Sandos from around $20+
- Must-try: Ebi Sando, Gyu Sando, Strawberry Matcha Cloud
- Where: 314 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore 427565
- Area: Joo Chiat Road
- Nearest MRT: Eunos (EW7)
- Hours: Tue-Fri 11am-4pm, 5:30pm-9pm; Sat-Sun 10am-4pm, 5:30pm-9pm; closed Mon
- Halal: No
Two Men Bagel House (Joo Chiat) Bagels / coffee · $$
The Joo Chiat dine-in outlet of the bagel brand, its fourth, serving hearty bagel sandwiches with St. Ali coffee.
- Cuisine: Bagels / coffee
- Price: $$
- Must-try: Firebird Bagelwich, St. Ali coffee
- Where: 465 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore 427677
- Area: Joo Chiat Road (Geylang end)
- Nearest MRT: Paya Lebar (EW8/CC9)
- Hours: Daily 8am-3:30pm
Humble Origins Coffee Roasters Specialty coffee roaster · $$
A coffee roaster in the former Homeground Coffee Roasters space, focused on espresso and filter coffee from ethically sourced beans. The food menu is small.
- Cuisine: Specialty coffee roaster
- Price: $$
- Must-try: Espresso blends, Filter coffee
- Where: 475 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore 427682
- Area: Joo Chiat Road (Geylang end)
- Nearest MRT: Paya Lebar (EW8/CC9)
- Hours: 8:30am-5:30pm; closed Tue
Nimbus All-day brunch cafe · $$$
An all-day brunch cafe that replaced C Cafe at this address, serving big breakfasts, waffles, sandwiches and a lobster roll.
- Cuisine: All-day brunch cafe
- Price: $$$ · Brunch plates from around $24+
- Must-try: Breakfast of Champions, Golden Waffle, Lobster roll
- Where: 477 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore 427683
- Area: Joo Chiat Road (Geylang end)
- Nearest MRT: Paya Lebar (EW8/CC9)
- Hours: Daily 8am-6pm
- Halal: No
Elijah Pies (Joo Chiat) Pie bakery cafe · $$
A pie specialist with savoury, pizza-style and dessert pies, plus coffee, tea and craft mocktails. It has a pet-friendly outdoor area.
- Cuisine: Pie bakery cafe
- Price: $$
- Must-try: Kaya Toffee Pie, Pizza pies
- Where: 72 Joo Chiat Place, Singapore 427789
- Area: Joo Chiat Place
- Nearest MRT: Eunos (EW7)
- Hours: Daily 10am-10pm
Bee Hoe Coffee Coffee stand / local bakes · $
A small coffee spot tucked down a back alley off Joo Chiat Place, with an alfresco area surrounded by greenery. It is known for Vietnamese-style egg coffee, peanut butter coffee and local-style bakes.
- Cuisine: Coffee stand / local bakes
- Price: $ · Coffee from around $3; bakkwa roti around $4.50
- Must-try: Iced Peanut Butter Coffee, Honey Egg Coffee, Bakkwa Roti
- Where: 55 Joo Chiat Place, Singapore 427779
- Area: Joo Chiat Place
- Nearest MRT: Eunos (EW7)
- Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-2pm; Sat-Sun 8:30am-4pm (as of mid-2025; confirm)
- Halal: No
Yuan Coffee Nanyang kopi and specialty coffee · $
A coffee counter in Joo Chiat Community Club serving Nanyang kopi and espresso, nitro cold brew, pastries and local toast sets.
- Cuisine: Nanyang kopi and specialty coffee
- Price: $
- Must-try: Nitro cold brew, Nanyang kopi, Local toast sets
- Where: 405 Joo Chiat Road, #01-101 Joo Chiat Community Club, Singapore 427633
- Area: Joo Chiat Road
- Nearest MRT: Eunos (EW7)
- Hours: Daily 7:30am-4:30pm
Prairie by Craftsmen Brunch cafe / house-roasted coffee · $$
A brunch cafe roasting its own coffee, with Western brunch, pastas, acai bowls, sandos and donburi.
- Cuisine: Brunch cafe / house-roasted coffee
- Price: $$
- Must-try: Western brunch plates, Acai bowls, Sandos
- Where: 462 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore 427674
- Area: Joo Chiat Road (Geylang end)
- Nearest MRT: Paya Lebar (EW8/CC9)
- Hours: Daily 8am-9pm
Chin Mee Chin Confectionery Heritage kopitiam / bakery · $
A Katong kopitiam and confectionery dating to 1925, now run by the original family with Ebb & Flow Group. It is known for kaya toast, cream horns and traditional kopi, and its outdoor area is pet-friendly.
- Cuisine: Heritage kopitiam / bakery
- Price: $ · Kaya toast from around $2.80; kaya toast set around $6.20
- Must-try: Kaya toast set, Cream horn, Hae Bee Hiam Bun
- Where: 204 East Coast Road, Singapore 428903
- Area: East Coast Road, Katong
- Nearest MRT: Marine Parade (TE26)
- Hours: Daily 8am-4pm (last order 3:45pm, or until sold out)
Plain Vanilla (East Coast) Bakery cafe / brunch · $$$
The East Coast Road outlet of the homegrown bakery, serving breakfast, brunch and handmade pastas alongside its cakes and pastries.
- Cuisine: Bakery cafe / brunch
- Price: $$$ · Brunch mains from around $22
- Must-try: Eggs Benedict, Smashed Avocado Toast, Cupcakes and bakes
- Where: 199 East Coast Road, Singapore 428902
- Area: East Coast Road, Katong
- Nearest MRT: Marine Parade (TE26)
- Hours: Breakfast 8am-3:30pm; brunch 11am-3:30pm
Neptune All-day cafe / natural wine · $$$
An all-day cafe on East Coast Road serving coffee, brunch plates and bakes, open into the evening from Tuesday to Saturday.
- Cuisine: All-day cafe / natural wine
- Price: $$$
- Must-try: Coffee, Brunch plates, Cakes
- Where: 237 East Coast Road, Singapore 428930
- Area: East Coast Road, Katong
- Nearest MRT: Marine Parade (TE26)
- Hours: Tue-Sat 9am-10pm; Sun 9am-7pm; closed Mon
June Coffee Modern coffee cafe · $$
A modern cafe in the former Lime House space, serving local-inspired coffee drinks with sandwiches and croffles.
- Cuisine: Modern coffee cafe
- Price: $$
- Must-try: Egg mayo sandwich, Beef croffle, Local-inspired lattes
- Where: 49 East Coast Road, Singapore 428768
- Area: East Coast Road, Katong
- Nearest MRT: Tanjong Katong (TE25)
Micro Bakery & Kitchen (Red House) Sourdough bakery cafe · $$
A sourdough bakery cafe in the conserved Red House, serving brunch on its own naturally leavened bread and pastries.
- Cuisine: Sourdough bakery cafe
- Price: $$
- Must-try: Scrambled eggs on sourdough, Sourdough loaves, Pastries
- Where: 63 East Coast Road, The Red House, Singapore 428776
- Area: East Coast Road (The Red House), Katong
- Nearest MRT: Tanjong Katong (TE25)
Birds of Paradise Gelato Boutique (Katong) Botanical gelato · $
A botanical gelato boutique in the Red House with herb- and flower-led flavours and freshly baked thyme cones. There is no dine-in seating.
- Cuisine: Botanical gelato
- Price: $
- Must-try: Strawberry Basil, White Chrysanthemum, Thyme waffle cone
- Where: 63 East Coast Road, #01-05, Singapore 428776
- Area: East Coast Road (The Red House), Katong
- Nearest MRT: Tanjong Katong (TE25)
- Hours: Sun-Thu 12pm-10pm; Fri-Sat 12pm-10:30pm
Awfully Chocolate Bakery & Cafe (Katong) Chocolate cafe / bakery · $$
The homegrown chocolate brand's Katong cafe, serving chocolate cakes and drinks plus brunch, lunch sets and dinner.
- Cuisine: Chocolate cafe / bakery
- Price: $$ · Hot chocolate from around $8++; weekend brunch buffet around $38++
- Must-try: Hot Chocolate, Truffle Fries, Lasagna Ricotta
- Where: 131 East Coast Road, Singapore 428816
- Area: East Coast Road, Katong
- Nearest MRT: Tanjong Katong (TE25) / Marine Parade (TE26)
- Hours: Mon-Thu 11am-10pm; Fri 11am-11pm; Sat 10am-11pm; Sun 10am-10pm
- Halal: No
Little Farms Bistro (Katong Point) Grocer bistro / cafe · $$
A bistro attached to the Little Farms grocer, using supermarket ingredients and offering popular alfresco seating.
- Cuisine: Grocer bistro / cafe
- Price: $$
- Must-try: Brunch plates, Matcha and lattes
- Where: 451 Joo Chiat Road, #01-01 Katong Point, Singapore 427664
- Area: Joo Chiat Road (Katong Point)
- Nearest MRT: Paya Lebar (EW8/CC9) / Eunos (EW7)
- Hours: Daily 7:30am-9:30pm
At a glance: compare every spot
| Spot | Cuisine | Price | Area | Halal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Man Coffee Roasters (Joo Chiat) | Specialty coffee / all-day brunch | $$$ | Joo Chiat Road | — |
| Bastille Bakery Cafe | French bakery cafe | $$ | Joo Chiat Road | — |
| Hello Arigato (Joo Chiat) | Japanese sando cafe | $$ | Joo Chiat Road | No |
| Two Men Bagel House (Joo Chiat) | Bagels / coffee | $$ | Joo Chiat Road (Geylang end) | — |
| Humble Origins Coffee Roasters | Specialty coffee roaster | $$ | Joo Chiat Road (Geylang end) | — |
| Nimbus | All-day brunch cafe | $$$ | Joo Chiat Road (Geylang end) | No |
| Elijah Pies (Joo Chiat) | Pie bakery cafe | $$ | Joo Chiat Place | — |
| Bee Hoe Coffee | Coffee stand / local bakes | $ | Joo Chiat Place | No |
| Yuan Coffee | Nanyang kopi and specialty coffee | $ | Joo Chiat Road | — |
| Prairie by Craftsmen | Brunch cafe / house-roasted coffee | $$ | Joo Chiat Road (Geylang end) | — |
| Chin Mee Chin Confectionery | Heritage kopitiam / bakery | $ | East Coast Road, Katong | — |
| Plain Vanilla (East Coast) | Bakery cafe / brunch | $$$ | East Coast Road, Katong | — |
| Neptune | All-day cafe / natural wine | $$$ | East Coast Road, Katong | — |
| June Coffee | Modern coffee cafe | $$ | East Coast Road, Katong | — |
| Micro Bakery & Kitchen (Red House) | Sourdough bakery cafe | $$ | East Coast Road (The Red House), Katong | — |
| Birds of Paradise Gelato Boutique (Katong) | Botanical gelato | $ | East Coast Road (The Red House), Katong | — |
| Awfully Chocolate Bakery & Cafe (Katong) | Chocolate cafe / bakery | $$ | East Coast Road, Katong | No |
| Little Farms Bistro (Katong Point) | Grocer bistro / cafe | $$ | Joo Chiat Road (Katong Point) | — |
Your questions answered
What are the best cafes in Katong and Joo Chiat?
Well-known picks include Common Man Coffee Roasters (185 Joo Chiat Road) for brunch, Bastille Bakery Cafe (261 Joo Chiat Road) for croissants, Hello Arigato (314 Joo Chiat Road) for katsu sandos, and Nimbus (477 Joo Chiat Road) for all-day brunch. For heritage kaya toast, go to Chin Mee Chin Confectionery (204 East Coast Road).
Which MRT station is nearest to Katong and Joo Chiat cafes?
For East Coast Road and the Red House, use Tanjong Katong (TE25) or Marine Parade (TE26) on the Thomson-East Coast Line. For Joo Chiat Road and Joo Chiat Place, use Eunos (EW7) or Paya Lebar (EW8/CC9) on the East-West Line. The cafes at the northern end of Joo Chiat Road, around numbers 450 to 480, are closest to Paya Lebar.
Are the cafes in Katong and Joo Chiat halal?
Most of the cafes in this guide are not halal-certified, and some serve pork or alcohol; Eatbook notes that Hello Arigato, Nimbus, Bee Hoe Coffee and Awfully Chocolate are not halal-certified. In the area, Joo Chiat Banh Mi Ca Phe (263 Joo Chiat Road) is described as Muslim-friendly with no pork and no lard, and Marlow's Deli (162 Joo Chiat Road) is reported to be Muslim-owned. Check a cafe's current halal status directly before you visit.
How much does brunch cost at Katong and Joo Chiat cafes?
Coffee-stand drinks start from around $3, such as at Bee Hoe Coffee or Yuan Coffee. Specialty lattes cost about $6-$8, and brunch mains at Nimbus, Plain Vanilla or Hello Arigato cost from around $20-$28. Some cafes add GST and service charge, while Bastille Bakery charges no service charge.
Which Katong and Joo Chiat cafes open on Mondays?
Several are closed on Mondays, including Bastille Bakery (closed Monday and Tuesday), Hello Arigato and Neptune. Common Man Coffee Roasters (until 5pm on Mondays), Nimbus, Two Men Bagel House, Yuan Coffee, Elijah Pies and Little Farms Bistro list Monday hours.
Do I need to book a table at Katong and Joo Chiat cafes?
Most cafes here take walk-ins only. Weekend brunch from about 10am to 1pm is the busiest time, so arrive early. Common Man Coffee Roasters accepts reservations only for 5:30pm onwards.
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