Caldecott (CC17/TE9) sits in a quiet, low-density pocket between Thomson Road, MacRitchie and the Toa Payoh Rise landed estate, so there is very little food right at the station itself. The nearest real cluster is a roughly 9-minute (600m) walk east along Toa Payoh Rise to the Blk 124-131 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh strip, anchored by the two-storey Toa Payoh West Market & Food Centre (reopened August 2025) plus a row of coffee-shops, a well-known ice-cream cafe and zi char. For a sit-down meal, the Singapore Polo Club on Mount Pleasant Road is a further option about 20 minutes away on foot.
Last verified: September 2026. Hours and prices can change — we re-check our guides regularly, but do confirm before a special trip.
- Toa Payoh West Market & Food Centre
- Come Daily Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee 天天来炒福建虾面
- Hometaste Hakka Lei Cha 家乡味擂茶 / Thunder Tea Rice
- Yoshi's Kitchen
- Uggli Muffins
- Creamier Handcrafted Ice Cream and Coffee (Toa Payoh)
- Hong Yun Seafood
- Johnson Eatery (kopitiam)
- Fire Rice Toa Payoh 火飯
- 666 Cai Fan (TPY)
- BSM Indian Muslim Food (formerly Al Maas)
- GOGO Snacks
- Coriander Leaf @ Singapore Polo Club
- The Paddock Bistro – Poolside & Outdoor Dining
The best places to eat near Caldecott MRT
Toa Payoh West Market & Food Centre Hawker centre (mixed local) · $
Two-storey wet market and hawker centre (reopened Aug 2025) with 40+ cooked-food stalls; the main food draw within walking distance of Caldecott.
- Cuisine: Hawker centre (mixed local)
- Price: $ · ~$3–7 per dish
- Must-try: Fried Hokkien prawn mee, Hakka lei cha (thunder tea rice), Fusion nasi lemak
- Where: 127 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh, Singapore 310127
- Nearest exit: Exit 3 (Toa Payoh Rise), then east along Toa Payoh Rise (~9 min walk)
- Hours: Daily from ~6am; individual stalls vary and many close Mondays
Come Daily Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee 天天来炒福建虾面 Hokkien mee (Chinese hawker) · $
Long-running wet-style Hokkien prawn mee stall (30+ years) known for wok hei and pork lard; expect a queue.
- Cuisine: Hokkien mee (Chinese hawker)
- Price: $ · ~$5–8
- Must-try: Fried Hokkien prawn mee (wet style)
- Where: 127 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh, #02-27, Singapore 310127
- Nearest exit: Exit 3 (Toa Payoh Rise) (~9 min walk)
- Hours: From ~8:30am until sold out; closed some weekdays
- Halal: No
Hometaste Hakka Lei Cha 家乡味擂茶 / Thunder Tea Rice Hakka (vegetable-forward) · $
Well-rated Hakka lei cha (thunder tea rice) stall with a brown-rice option and yong tau foo; a lighter, vegetable-forward meal.
- Cuisine: Hakka (vegetable-forward)
- Price: $ · ~$5–7
- Must-try: Hakka lei cha (thunder tea rice), Yong tau foo
- Where: 127 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh, #02-39, Singapore 310127
- Nearest exit: Exit 3 (Toa Payoh Rise) (~9 min walk)
- Hours: From ~7am; check the stall's Instagram for closure days
Yoshi's Kitchen Fusion nasi lemak (Western-Asian hawker) · $
Modern hawker stall serving fusion nasi lemak bowls with karaage and mentaiko (contains pork items).
- Cuisine: Fusion nasi lemak (Western-Asian hawker)
- Price: $ · ~$6–9
- Must-try: Mentaiko karaage nasi lemak, Saba + karaage set
- Where: 127 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh, #02-17, Singapore 310127
- Nearest exit: Exit 3 (Toa Payoh Rise) (~9 min walk)
- Hours: From ~8am (varies)
- Halal: No
Uggli Muffins Bakery (muffins) · $
Old-school takeaway muffin stall selling small, freshly baked muffins sold individually or by the box.
- Cuisine: Bakery (muffins)
- Price: $ · ~$1.20 per muffin
- Must-try: Macadamia muffin, Assorted muffins
- Where: 127 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh, #02-34, Singapore 310127
- Nearest exit: Exit 3 (Toa Payoh Rise) (~9 min walk)
- Hours: From ~11am, takeaway only; closed on some days
Creamier Handcrafted Ice Cream and Coffee (Toa Payoh) Cafe / dessert (ice cream & coffee) · $$
Outlet of the popular local ice-cream-and-waffle cafe chain (its original 2011 location); air-conditioned sit-down space, often busy on weekends.
- Cuisine: Cafe / dessert (ice cream & coffee)
- Price: $$ · ~$10–20 per person
- Must-try: Waffles with ice cream, Roasted Pistachio ice cream, Earl Grey Lavender ice cream
- Where: 131 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh, #01-02, Singapore 310131
- Nearest exit: Exit 3 (Toa Payoh Rise) (~8 min walk)
- Hours: Mon–Fri 10am–10pm; Sat–Sun 9am–10pm
Hong Yun Seafood Zi char / seafood (Chinese) · $$
Neighbourhood coffee-shop zi char known for white bee hoon and prawn paste chicken; air-conditioned room available.
- Cuisine: Zi char / seafood (Chinese)
- Price: $$ · ~$10–20 per person (sharing dishes)
- Must-try: White bee hoon, Prawn paste chicken
- Where: 124 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh, #01-459, Singapore 310124
- Nearest exit: Exit 3 (Toa Payoh Rise) (~9 min walk)
- Hours: Daily until ~10pm
- Halal: No
Johnson Eatery (kopitiam) Coffee shop / kopitiam (multiple stalls) · $
Open-air kopitiam with a range of stalls (incl. a halal Indian-Muslim stall); one of the later-closing options near Caldecott.
- Cuisine: Coffee shop / kopitiam (multiple stalls)
- Price: $ · ~$4–12
- Must-try: Mixed hawker stalls, Fried rice, Economy rice
- Where: 125 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh, #01-523, Singapore 310125
- Nearest exit: Exit 3 (Toa Payoh Rise) (~9 min walk)
- Hours: Open late, closes ~11:15pm
Fire Rice Toa Payoh 火飯 Fried rice (Western-Chinese hawker) · $
Stall inside the Blk 125 kopitiam known for fragrant wok-fried rice and a hearty pork chop.
- Cuisine: Fried rice (Western-Chinese hawker)
- Price: $ · ~$5–8
- Must-try: Wok-fried rice, Pork chop
- Where: 125 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh, #01-523, Singapore 310125
- Nearest exit: Exit 3 (Toa Payoh Rise) (~9 min walk)
- Hours: Until ~8pm
- Halal: No
666 Cai Fan (TPY) Cai fan / economy rice (Chinese) · $
Budget economy-rice (cai fan) stall in the Blk 125 kopitiam, well-rated for value and variety.
- Cuisine: Cai fan / economy rice (Chinese)
- Price: $ · ~$4–7
- Must-try: Economy (mixed vegetable) rice
- Where: 125 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh, #01-523, Singapore 310125
- Nearest exit: Exit 3 (Toa Payoh Rise) (~9 min walk)
- Hours: Until ~8pm
- Halal: No
BSM Indian Muslim Food (formerly Al Maas) Indian-Muslim · $
Muslim-owned Indian-Muslim stall in the Blk 125 kopitiam and the most convenient halal option near Caldecott; a review notes it now trades as BSM Indian Muslim Food (not MUIS-certified — confirm at the stall).
- Cuisine: Indian-Muslim
- Price: $ · ~$4–8
- Must-try: Murtabak, Prata
- Where: 125 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh, #01-523, Singapore 310125
- Nearest exit: Exit 3 (Toa Payoh Rise) (~9 min walk)
- Hours: Until ~10pm
- Halal: Halal
GOGO Snacks Fried rice / Western-Chinese snacks (hawker) · $
Small, newer hawker stall in Blk 128 doing fried rice and cutlets; very few reviews so far (low-confidence entry).
- Cuisine: Fried rice / Western-Chinese snacks (hawker)
- Price: $ · ~$5–8
- Must-try: Fried rice, Chicken cutlet
- Where: 128 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh, Singapore 310128
- Nearest exit: Exit 3 (Toa Payoh Rise) (~8 min walk)
- Hours: Until ~8pm
Coriander Leaf @ Singapore Polo Club Contemporary/modern Asian (Indian-influenced) · $$$
Chef-led contemporary Asian restaurant at the Singapore Polo Club overlooking the polo field; about a 20-minute walk (or short ride) from the station.
- Cuisine: Contemporary/modern Asian (Indian-influenced)
- Price: $$$ · ~$40–90 per person
- Must-try: Lamb chops, Naan, Coriander rice
- Where: 80 Mount Pleasant Road, Singapore 298334 (Singapore Polo Club)
- Hours: Tue–Fri 5–10:30pm; Sat–Sun 12–3pm & 5–10:30pm; closed Mon (reservations recommended)
- Halal: No
The Paddock Bistro – Poolside & Outdoor Dining Western & local bistro / cafe · $$
Casual poolside bistro at Singapore Polo Club serving Western and local dishes; public/weekday access and hours should be confirmed with the club before visiting.
- Cuisine: Western & local bistro / cafe
- Price: $$ · ~$20–60 per person
- Must-try: Caesar salad, Roti prata, Pizza
- Where: 80 Mount Pleasant Road, Singapore 298334 (Singapore Polo Club)
- Hours: Exact hours unverified; check the club (access may be restricted to members on weekends/public holidays)
- Halal: No
At a glance: compare every spot near Caldecott MRT
| Spot | Cuisine | Price | Nearest exit | Halal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toa Payoh West Market & Food Centre | Hawker centre (mixed local) | $ | Exit 3 (Toa Payoh Rise), then east along Toa Payoh Rise | — |
| Come Daily Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee 天天来炒福建虾面 | Hokkien mee (Chinese hawker) | $ | Exit 3 (Toa Payoh Rise) | No |
| Hometaste Hakka Lei Cha 家乡味擂茶 / Thunder Tea Rice | Hakka (vegetable-forward) | $ | Exit 3 (Toa Payoh Rise) | — |
| Yoshi's Kitchen | Fusion nasi lemak (Western-Asian hawker) | $ | Exit 3 (Toa Payoh Rise) | No |
| Uggli Muffins | Bakery (muffins) | $ | Exit 3 (Toa Payoh Rise) | — |
| Creamier Handcrafted Ice Cream and Coffee (Toa Payoh) | Cafe / dessert (ice cream & coffee) | $$ | Exit 3 (Toa Payoh Rise) | — |
| Hong Yun Seafood | Zi char / seafood (Chinese) | $$ | Exit 3 (Toa Payoh Rise) | No |
| Johnson Eatery (kopitiam) | Coffee shop / kopitiam (multiple stalls) | $ | Exit 3 (Toa Payoh Rise) | — |
| Fire Rice Toa Payoh 火飯 | Fried rice (Western-Chinese hawker) | $ | Exit 3 (Toa Payoh Rise) | No |
| 666 Cai Fan (TPY) | Cai fan / economy rice (Chinese) | $ | Exit 3 (Toa Payoh Rise) | No |
| BSM Indian Muslim Food (formerly Al Maas) | Indian-Muslim | $ | Exit 3 (Toa Payoh Rise) | Halal |
| GOGO Snacks | Fried rice / Western-Chinese snacks (hawker) | $ | Exit 3 (Toa Payoh Rise) | — |
| Coriander Leaf @ Singapore Polo Club | Contemporary/modern Asian (Indian-influenced) | $$$ | No | |
| The Paddock Bistro – Poolside & Outdoor Dining | Western & local bistro / cafe | $$ | No |
Caldecott MRT food: your questions answered
What food is Caldecott MRT known for?
Caldecott itself is residential, so it isn't a food destination on its own. The go-to eats are a 9-minute walk east at the Blk 124-131 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh strip and the Toa Payoh West Market & Food Centre — old-school hawker fare such as fried Hokkien prawn mee, Hakka lei cha, zi char and fusion nasi lemak, plus Creamier's ice-cream waffles.
Are there halal options near Caldecott MRT?
Options are limited. The most convenient is the Muslim-owned Indian-Muslim stall in the Blk 125 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh kopitiam (recently operating as BSM Indian Muslim Food). It is not MUIS-certified, so Muslim diners should confirm at the stall before ordering. For a wider choice of certified-halal food you'll generally need to head towards Toa Payoh Central, one stop away.
Where are the cheapest eats near Caldecott MRT?
The hawker stalls at Toa Payoh West Market & Food Centre (Blk 127) and the Blk 125 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh kopitiam are the cheapest — most single dishes run about $4–8. Uggli Muffins sells muffins from around $1.20 each, and economy-rice stalls like 666 Cai Fan can keep a plate under about $7.
What's open late near Caldecott MRT?
Late-night choices are thin. The Blk 125 kopitiam (Johnson Eatery) runs to about 11:15pm, while Hong Yun Seafood and Creamier serve until roughly 10pm. Most hawker-centre stalls close by mid-afternoon to early evening, so go earlier for those. Hours change often — confirm before heading down.
Which exit is best for the main food cluster?
Head out toward Toa Payoh Rise (the Exit 3 side) and walk east about 9 minutes / 600m to the Blk 124-131 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh blocks and the Toa Payoh West Market & Food Centre. Double-check the exit on the in-station map, as Caldecott's exits were renumbered after the Thomson-East Coast Line works.