Paya Lebar's cafe scene splits between the malls linked to the MRT (PLQ and SingPost Centre) and KINEX, a short walk south on Tanjong Katong Road. Expect specialty coffee bars, kopi-and-toast spots including an all-vegetarian one, two MUIS-certified halal options, a Balkan bakery and a cafe that doubles as a tea room and cocktail bar. Several open by 7am-8am for the office crowd, while A Beautiful Day Café at PLQ Parkside stays open until 11pm most nights. Opening hours vary between weekdays and weekends at the smaller coffee bars, so check before you go.
Last verified: October 2026. Hours and prices can change — we re-check our guides regularly, but do confirm before a special trip.
The list
Alchemist (SingPost Centre) Specialty coffee bar · $
A Singapore specialty coffee roaster that started in the CBD in 2016 and roasts its beans in-house, with an open bar layout and no counter between baristas and guests. The SingPost Centre outlet is on level 1, linked to Paya Lebar MRT.
- Cuisine: Specialty coffee bar
- Price: $
- Must-try: Espresso drinks, Filter coffee from house-roasted beans
- Where: 10 Eunos Road 8, #01-133 SingPost Centre, Singapore 408600
- Area: Paya Lebar
- Nearest MRT: Paya Lebar
- Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-8pm; Sat-Sun 9am-9pm
Kopi & Tarts (SingPost Centre) Local coffee and tarts · $
A local coffee concept pairing kopi with tarts and pastries. The SingPost Centre outlet is listed in the MUIS halal directory as a certified eating establishment.
- Cuisine: Local coffee and tarts
- Price: $
- Must-try: Kopi, Tarts and pastries
- Where: 10 Eunos Road 8, #01-129/130 SingPost Centre, Singapore 408600
- Area: Paya Lebar
- Nearest MRT: Paya Lebar
- Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am-8:30pm; Sat-Sun 8:30am-8:30pm
- Halal: MUIS-certified
Pang Pang Kopi Vegetarian local breakfast cafe · $
A quick-service vegetarian spot at SingPost Centre serving coffee, toast and local breakfast dishes from an all-vegetarian menu throughout the day.
- Cuisine: Vegetarian local breakfast cafe
- Price: $
- Must-try: Kopi, Toast
- Where: 10 Eunos Road 8, #01-151 SingPost Centre, Singapore 408600
- Area: Paya Lebar
- Nearest MRT: Paya Lebar
- Hours: Daily 8am-8:30pm
Hanis Cafe & Bakery (PLQ Mall) Cafe-bakery chain (Western and local) · $$
A sister brand of Han's, part of the Han's Group, serving Western and local dishes plus bakes in a casual setting suited to families and groups. The PLQ Mall outlet is listed in the MUIS halal directory.
- Cuisine: Cafe-bakery chain (Western and local)
- Price: $$
- Must-try: Western and local mains, Cakes
- Where: 10 Paya Lebar Road, #B2-18 PLQ Mall, Singapore 409057
- Area: Paya Lebar (PLQ)
- Nearest MRT: Paya Lebar
- Hours: Daily 7am-10pm
- Halal: MUIS-certified
Huggs Coffee (PLQ) Local coffee bar · $
A coffee bar from local brand Huggs on the ground floor of the PLQ 1 office tower, opening at 7:30am on weekdays.
- Cuisine: Local coffee bar
- Price: $
- Must-try: Espresso drinks
- Where: 10 Paya Lebar Road, #01-03 PLQ 1, Singapore 409057
- Area: Paya Lebar (PLQ)
- Nearest MRT: Paya Lebar
- Hours: Mon-Wed 7:30am-5:30pm; Thu-Fri 7:30am-9:30pm; Sat-Sun 11am-5pm
A Beautiful Day Café Cafe, tea room and cocktail bar · $$
A cafe at PLQ Parkside that its Google listing describes as a tea room and cocktail bar. It stays open until 11pm most nights (midnight on Fridays), one of the latest-closing cafe options near Paya Lebar MRT.
- Cuisine: Cafe, tea room and cocktail bar
- Price: $$
- Where: 2 Paya Lebar Road, #01-09 PLQ Parkside, Singapore 409053
- Area: Paya Lebar (PLQ)
- Nearest MRT: Paya Lebar
- Hours: Mon-Thu & Sat 11am-11pm; Fri 11am-12am; Sun 11am-10pm
- Halal: No
Yugoslavia Bakery & Cafe Balkan bakery-cafe · $
A bakery-cafe serving traditional Yugoslavian bakes made with locally sourced ingredients; its bestsellers are flaky burek pastries, filled pogacha bread rolls and homemade yoghurt.
- Cuisine: Balkan bakery-cafe
- Price: $
- Must-try: Burek, Pogacha, Homemade yoghurt
- Where: 11 Tanjong Katong Road, #01-32 KINEX, Singapore 437157
- Area: Paya Lebar (KINEX)
- Nearest MRT: Paya Lebar
- Hours: Daily 9am-9pm
Marais Coffee & Bakes Coffee and bakery-cafe · $
A cafe and bakery in KINEX's basement serving sandwiches, French and American bakes, and coffee from a Singapore roaster.
- Cuisine: Coffee and bakery-cafe
- Price: $
- Must-try: French and American bakes, Sandwiches
- Where: 11 Tanjong Katong Road, #B1-28 KINEX, Singapore 437157
- Area: Paya Lebar (KINEX)
- Nearest MRT: Paya Lebar
- Hours: Daily 10am-9pm
At a glance: compare every spot
| Spot | Cuisine | Price | Area | Halal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alchemist (SingPost Centre) | Specialty coffee bar | $ | Paya Lebar | — |
| Kopi & Tarts (SingPost Centre) | Local coffee and tarts | $ | Paya Lebar | MUIS-certified |
| Pang Pang Kopi | Vegetarian local breakfast cafe | $ | Paya Lebar | — |
| Hanis Cafe & Bakery (PLQ Mall) | Cafe-bakery chain (Western and local) | $$ | Paya Lebar (PLQ) | MUIS-certified |
| Huggs Coffee (PLQ) | Local coffee bar | $ | Paya Lebar (PLQ) | — |
| A Beautiful Day Café | Cafe, tea room and cocktail bar | $$ | Paya Lebar (PLQ) | No |
| Yugoslavia Bakery & Cafe | Balkan bakery-cafe | $ | Paya Lebar (KINEX) | — |
| Marais Coffee & Bakes | Coffee and bakery-cafe | $ | Paya Lebar (KINEX) | — |
Your questions answered
Where are the cafes in Paya Lebar?
Most are inside the developments linked to Paya Lebar MRT: PLQ Mall, PLQ 1, PLQ Parkside and SingPost Centre. KINEX on Tanjong Katong Road, home to Yugoslavia Bakery & Cafe and Marais Coffee & Bakes, is a short walk south of the station.
Are there halal cafes in Paya Lebar?
Kopi & Tarts at SingPost Centre and Hanis Cafe & Bakery at PLQ Mall are both listed in the MUIS halal directory. The other cafes in this guide do not appear in the directory, and A Beautiful Day Café also operates as a cocktail bar, so check the MUIS directory for any other outlet.
Which Paya Lebar cafe is open late?
A Beautiful Day Café at PLQ Parkside is open until 11pm most nights and until midnight on Fridays, and Hanis Cafe & Bakery at PLQ Mall until 10pm. Yugoslavia Bakery & Cafe and Marais Coffee & Bakes at KINEX close at 9pm.
Is there a vegetarian cafe near Paya Lebar MRT?
Pang Pang Kopi at SingPost Centre serves an all-vegetarian menu of coffee, toast and local breakfast dishes, open daily from 8am to 8:30pm.
Which Paya Lebar cafes open early for breakfast?
Hanis Cafe & Bakery opens at 7am daily. Huggs Coffee at PLQ 1 and Kopi & Tarts at SingPost Centre open at 7:30am on weekdays, and Pang Pang Kopi and Alchemist at SingPost Centre at 8am.
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