Telok Ayer and its adjoining streets — Amoy, Club, Stanley, Ann Siang and McCallum — form one of Singapore's densest cafe clusters, packed into restored CBD shophouses. Expect specialty coffee roasters, all-day brunch spots, French bakeries and dessert bars all within a short walk of Telok Ayer MRT. Menus, hours and outlets change often in this fast-moving precinct, so call or check each venue's socials before making a special trip.
Last verified: September 2026. Hours and prices can change — we re-check our guides regularly, but do confirm before a special trip.
The list
Sarnies Australian cafe / specialty coffee · $$
Long-running Australian-style cafe and roaster in a Telok Ayer shophouse, known for its coffee and all-day brunch.
- Cuisine: Australian cafe / specialty coffee
- Price: $$ · Mains around S$17-24++
- Must-try: Chicken Schnitzel, Steak Wrap, Specialty coffee
- Where: 136 Telok Ayer St, Singapore 068601
- Area: Telok Ayer Street
- Nearest MRT: Telok Ayer
- Hours: Daily 7:30am-5:30pm
- Halal: No
Common Man Coffee Roasters Cafe / specialty coffee · $$
Well-established roaster and brunch cafe on Stanley Street with a broad all-day menu.
- Cuisine: Cafe / specialty coffee
- Price: $$ · Mains around S$25-29++
- Must-try: Kouign Amann Toast, Cubanos Sandwich
- Where: 11-12 Stanley St, Singapore 068730
- Area: Stanley Street
- Nearest MRT: Telok Ayer
- Hours: Daily 7:30am-6pm
- Halal: No
Merci Marcel French bistro / cafe · $$
French wine bistro and all-day cafe on Club Street serving brunch, pastries and bistro plates.
- Cuisine: French bistro / cafe
- Price: $$ · Mains around S$21-31++
- Must-try: French Toast, Tarte Flambee, Duck Parmentier
- Where: 7-9 Club St, Singapore 069403
- Area: Club Street
- Nearest MRT: Telok Ayer
- Hours: Sun-Tue 8am-10:30pm; Wed-Sat 8am-11:30pm
- Halal: No
French Fold French creperie / cafe · $$
Creperie specialising in French buckwheat galettes and sweet crepes.
- Cuisine: French creperie / cafe
- Price: $$ · Crepes around S$11-19++
- Must-try: No.4 Crispy Crepe, Dark Chocolate Crepe, Crepe with Hojicha Ice Cream
- Where: 204 Telok Ayer St, Singapore 068640
- Area: Telok Ayer Street
- Nearest MRT: Telok Ayer
- Hours: Mon-Wed 8am-10:30pm; Thu-Sat 8am-11pm; Sun 8am-10:30pm
My Awesome Cafe European / cafe · $$
Cafe and bar set in a heritage former Chinese medical hall on Telok Ayer Street.
- Cuisine: European / cafe
- Price: $$ · Mains around S$18-29++
- Must-try: Spicy Thai Beef Wrap, Turmeric & Ginger Prawns, Duck Confit Burger
- Where: 202 Telok Ayer St, Singapore 068639
- Area: Telok Ayer Street
- Nearest MRT: Telok Ayer
- Halal: No
Group Therapy Coffee Cafe / brunch · $$
All-day brunch cafe on South Bridge Road at the edge of the Telok Ayer precinct.
- Cuisine: Cafe / brunch
- Price: $$ · Mains around S$20-25+
- Must-try: Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict, Black Truffle Chicken, Pancake Stack
- Where: 181 South Bridge Rd, #01-05 & #K1-04, Singapore 058743
- Area: South Bridge Road
- Nearest MRT: Telok Ayer
- Hours: Daily 8am-4:30pm
Maxi Coffee Bar Specialty coffee / toast bar · $$
Compact specialty coffee and toast bar; the aggregator lists an older Ann Siang Hill address, so the official Club Street address is used here.
- Cuisine: Specialty coffee / toast bar
- Price: $$ · Toasts and drinks around S$7-15
- Must-try: Miso PBJ Toast, Tuna Melt, Iced Cereal Milk Latte
- Where: 64 Club St, Singapore 069438
- Area: Club Street
- Nearest MRT: Telok Ayer
- Hours: Tue-Fri 8am-4pm; Sat-Sun 9am-4pm; closed Mon
Snap Cafe Korean-inspired cafe · $
Korean-leaning cafe known for hotteok rolls, canele and coffee near Telok Ayer MRT.
- Cuisine: Korean-inspired cafe
- Price: $ · Bakes and bites around S$4-12++
- Must-try: Hotteok Sticky Roll, Matcha Injeolmi Canele, Gochujang Prawn Toastie
- Where: 21 McCallum St, #01-01/02 The Clift, Singapore 069047
- Area: McCallum Street
- Nearest MRT: Telok Ayer
- Hours: Daily 8am-4:30pm (Sat-Sun from 9am)
Hellu Coffee Specialty coffee / croffles · $
Small coffee spot in Far East Square known for croffles and matcha drinks.
- Cuisine: Specialty coffee / croffles
- Price: $ · Drinks and croffles around S$7.90-8.90
- Must-try: Matcha Creamu, Croffles
- Where: 137 Amoy St, #01-05 Far East Square, Singapore 049965
- Area: Amoy Street / Far East Square
- Nearest MRT: Telok Ayer
- Hours: Mon-Thu 8am-5pm; Fri 8am-4pm; Sat 10am-4pm; closed Sun
Carrotsticks @ Stanley Healthy cafe / brunch · $$
Health-leaning brunch cafe on Stanley Street with vegetarian and vegan-friendly options.
- Cuisine: Healthy cafe / brunch
- Price: $$ · Mains around S$15-23++
- Must-try: Pancakes The Right Way, Cheeses Christ!
- Where: 5 Stanley St, #01-01, Singapore 068724
- Area: Stanley Street
- Nearest MRT: Telok Ayer
- Hours: Daily 8am-5pm
Free The Robot Cafe / bar · $$
Cafe-bar on Telok Ayer Street; daytime cafe service is limited, so check hours before going.
- Cuisine: Cafe / bar
- Price: $$ · Mains around S$12-25+
- Must-try: FTR Beef Burger, Mushroom Medley Soup
- Where: 118 Telok Ayer St, Singapore 068587
- Area: Telok Ayer Street
- Nearest MRT: Telok Ayer
- Hours: Sat-Sun 11am-4pm (cafe hours; check for weekday closures)
- Halal: No
At a glance: compare every spot
| Spot | Cuisine | Price | Area | Halal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarnies | Australian cafe / specialty coffee | $$ | Telok Ayer Street | No |
| Common Man Coffee Roasters | Cafe / specialty coffee | $$ | Stanley Street | No |
| Merci Marcel | French bistro / cafe | $$ | Club Street | No |
| French Fold | French creperie / cafe | $$ | Telok Ayer Street | — |
| My Awesome Cafe | European / cafe | $$ | Telok Ayer Street | No |
| Group Therapy Coffee | Cafe / brunch | $$ | South Bridge Road | — |
| Maxi Coffee Bar | Specialty coffee / toast bar | $$ | Club Street | — |
| Snap Cafe | Korean-inspired cafe | $ | McCallum Street | — |
| Hellu Coffee | Specialty coffee / croffles | $ | Amoy Street / Far East Square | — |
| Carrotsticks @ Stanley | Healthy cafe / brunch | $$ | Stanley Street | — |
| Free The Robot | Cafe / bar | $$ | Telok Ayer Street | No |
Your questions answered
Where exactly is the Telok Ayer cafe cluster?
Most cafes sit along Telok Ayer Street and the connecting Amoy, Club, Stanley, Ann Siang and McCallum Streets in Singapore's CBD, near Telok Ayer MRT on the Downtown Line. It is a compact area you can walk end to end in about 10 minutes.
Which MRT station is closest to Telok Ayer cafes?
Telok Ayer MRT (Downtown Line) is the most central. Tanjong Pagar (East-West Line) and Maxwell/Chinatown stations are also within walking distance depending on the specific street.
Are there halal-certified cafes in Telok Ayer?
We did not verify any halal-certified cafes in this cluster, and several venues serve pork or alcohol. Muslim diners should check each cafe's certification and menu directly before visiting rather than relying on this list.
Are Telok Ayer cafes open on weekends?
Many are, but this is a CBD area, so some cafes shorten weekend hours or close on Sundays or Mondays. A few are weekday-focused. Always confirm the day's hours on the cafe's own page before heading down.
Are the cafes good for remote work?
Several specialty coffee spots suit casual laptop sessions, but seating is limited and some cafes discourage laptops during busy brunch and lunch peaks. Go off-peak and check each cafe's policy if you plan to work there.