Yishun's cafes cluster around Yishun MRT, Junction Nine and the Tzu Chi Humanistic Youth Centre by Yishun Pond, with gelato and dessert parlours under HDB blocks along Yishun Ring Road and Yishun Street 11. Styles range from a sourdough bakery-cafe and a Chinese teahouse to bingsu, brunch and HDB home cafes that run on pre-orders. Prices are mostly neighbourhood-level, with drinks from around $4 and brunch plates from around $16. Some spots sell out early or open only for limited hours, 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
Slow Bakes Bakery-cafe (sourdough) · $
A waterfront bakery-cafe at Yishun Pond serving naturally leavened sourdough and soft loaves, most of them vegan-friendly. It is known for selling out early.
- Cuisine: Bakery-cafe (sourdough)
- Price: $ · Toast from around $3.10 a slice; breakfast set from around $4.95
- Must-try: Sourdough toast with house spreads, Breakfast set with soft-boiled eggs, Walnut Lavender Sourdough
- Where: #01-08, Tzu Chi Humanistic Youth Centre, 30A Yishun Central 1, Singapore 768796
- Area: Yishun Central (Yishun Pond)
- Nearest MRT: Yishun
- Hours: Daily 7am-2pm
San Gloo Korean dessert cafe (bingsu) · $
A dessert spot at Junction Nine serving 27 types of Korean bingsu, including petite portions, plus Belgian and Hong Kong-style egg waffles.
- Cuisine: Korean dessert cafe (bingsu)
- Price: $ · Petite bingsu from around $7.90
- Must-try: Milo Crunch Bingsu, Black Sesame petite bingsu, Belgian waffles
- Where: #02-41, Junction Nine, 18 Yishun Avenue 9, Singapore 768897
- Area: Yishun Central (Junction Nine)
- Nearest MRT: Yishun
- Hours: Thu-Mon 9am-10pm; Wed 1pm-10pm (closed Tue)
State of Mind Home cafe (matcha & coffee) · $
An HDB home cafe serving ceremonial-grade matcha, hojicha and black sesame lattes. Orders are placed online and collected at a chosen timeslot.
- Cuisine: Home cafe (matcha & coffee)
- Price: $ · Lattes from around $4
- Must-try: Ceremonial Matcha Latte, Dirty Sesame Latte, Hojicha Latte
- Where: #02-37, 935 Yishun Central 1, Singapore 760935
- Area: Yishun Central
- Nearest MRT: Yishun
- Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30am-2:30pm; Sat-Sun 11:30am-2:30pm
Jing Si Books & Cafe Tea house & book cafe · $
A Chinese teahouse-style book cafe in the same building as Slow Bakes, overlooking Yishun Pond. It also sells books, tea leaves and stationery.
- Cuisine: Tea house & book cafe
- Price: $ · Teas from around $4.50
- Must-try: Jing Si Oolong Tea, Honey Rose Tea, Chinese Yam & Job's Tears
- Where: Tzu Chi Humanistic Youth Centre, 30A Yishun Central 1, Singapore 768796
- Area: Yishun Central (Yishun Pond)
- Nearest MRT: Yishun
Refuel J9 Brunch cafe · $$
A brunch cafe at Junction Nine with pasta, eggs on toast, coffee and waffles. The brand also has outlets in Bedok and Bukit Merah.
- Cuisine: Brunch cafe
- Price: $$ · Brunch plates from around $16.50
- Must-try: Full Tank breakfast, Mentaiko Chiki Waffle, Waffles with fruit and ice cream
- Where: #01-04, Junction Nine, 18 Yishun Avenue 9, Singapore 768897
- Area: Yishun Central (Junction Nine)
- Nearest MRT: Yishun
No Horse Run Gelato Gelato & waffle dessert cafe · $
A late-opening dessert cafe under an HDB block serving gelato, cakes, muah chee and waffles, including a signature pandan gula melaka waffle.
- Cuisine: Gelato & waffle dessert cafe
- Price: $ · Single scoop from around $4.20
- Must-try: Pandan gula melaka waffle, Gelato, Muah chee
- Where: #01-216, 160 Yishun Street 11, Singapore 760160
- Area: Yishun Street 11
Hyogaki Gelato & waffle dessert cafe · $
An HDB dessert parlour with 24 artisanal gelato flavours served with waffles and a choice of sauce, with indoor and outdoor seating.
- Cuisine: Gelato & waffle dessert cafe
- Price: $
- Must-try: Gelato with waffles, Speculoos gelato, Salted caramel brownie gelato
- Where: #01-395, 110 Yishun Ring Road, Singapore 760110
- Area: Yishun Ring Road
- Hours: Sun-Thu 2pm-11pm; Fri-Sat 2pm-2am
Moin Moin Gelato Gelato & dessert cafe · $
A gelato shop in Yishun Central serving scoops, brownies and cakes.
- Cuisine: Gelato & dessert cafe
- Price: $ · Single scoops from around $3.90
- Must-try: Gelato, Brownies, Chocolate Cake
- Where: #01-125, 930 Yishun Central 1, Singapore 760930
- Area: Yishun Central
- Nearest MRT: Yishun
Soop Soop Coffee Home cafe (coffee & matcha) · $
An HDB home cafe that takes pre-orders through a take.app link on its Instagram, for takeaway pickup only. The exact unit is shared once an order is confirmed.
- Cuisine: Home cafe (coffee & matcha)
- Price: $ · Coffee from around $4
- Must-try: Indigo Coconut Matcha Cloud, Osmanthus Latte, Lavender Latte
- Where: 408 Yishun Avenue 6, Singapore 760408 (unit given on order confirmation)
- Area: Yishun Avenue 6
At a glance: compare every spot
| Spot | Cuisine | Price | Area | Halal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slow Bakes | Bakery-cafe (sourdough) | $ | Yishun Central (Yishun Pond) | — |
| San Gloo | Korean dessert cafe (bingsu) | $ | Yishun Central (Junction Nine) | — |
| State of Mind | Home cafe (matcha & coffee) | $ | Yishun Central | — |
| Jing Si Books & Cafe | Tea house & book cafe | $ | Yishun Central (Yishun Pond) | — |
| Refuel J9 | Brunch cafe | $$ | Yishun Central (Junction Nine) | — |
| No Horse Run Gelato | Gelato & waffle dessert cafe | $ | Yishun Street 11 | — |
| Hyogaki | Gelato & waffle dessert cafe | $ | Yishun Ring Road | — |
| Moin Moin Gelato | Gelato & dessert cafe | $ | Yishun Central | — |
| Soop Soop Coffee | Home cafe (coffee & matcha) | $ | Yishun Avenue 6 | — |
Your questions answered
Where are most of the cafes in Yishun?
The main clusters are around Yishun MRT and Junction Nine, and the Tzu Chi Humanistic Youth Centre by Yishun Pond, which houses Slow Bakes and Jing Si Books & Cafe. Dessert parlours such as Hyogaki and No Horse Run Gelato sit under HDB blocks along Yishun Ring Road and Yishun Street 11.
How much does a cafe meal in Yishun cost?
Most Yishun cafes are budget-friendly. Drinks start from around $4, and a breakfast set at Slow Bakes is from around $4.95. Brunch plates at Refuel J9 start from around $16.50.
Are there late-night cafes in Yishun?
Yes. Hyogaki on Yishun Ring Road is listed as open until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays, and No Horse Run Gelato on Yishun Street 11 is known for opening late; check its current hours before heading down. San Gloo at Junction Nine serves bingsu until 10pm.
Are there halal cafes in Yishun?
None of the cafes in this guide is confirmed MUIS-certified by an official source we could check. State of Mind states that it is not halal-certified. If halal certification matters to you, check the MUIS halal directory before visiting.
Do I need to book Yishun cafes in advance?
Most Yishun cafes are walk-in. Home cafes are the exception: State of Mind and Soop Soop Coffee take orders online for pickup. Slow Bakes often sells out early, so go in the morning.
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