Best Brunch Cafes in Singapore: 17 Best Spots (2026)
Singapore's brunch scene is dense and diverse, spanning restored shophouse cafes, specialty-coffee roasters, French bakeries and all-day-breakfast diners scattered from Tiong Bahru and Katong to Dempsey, Punggol and the CBD. Most sit in a comfortable mid-range (roughly S$15–30 a head for a main and coffee), with weekend queues common at the popular spots. This guide gathers genuinely notable, currently-open venues across different neighbourhoods and price points, with indicative prices, signature dishes and nearest MRT to help you plan.
Last verified: September 2026. Hours and prices can change — we re-check our guides regularly, but do confirm before a special trip.
The list
Common Man Coffee Roasters Western brunch & specialty coffee · $$$
A long-running specialty-coffee roaster and brunch institution near Robertson Quay, known for its house-roasted coffee and hearty benedicts; multiple outlets including a restored Joo Chiat shophouse.
- Cuisine: Western brunch & specialty coffee
- Price: $$$ · Mains ~S$23–32++; coffee from S$6.50++
- Must-try: Ox Cheek Eggs Benedict, Mixed Berry French Toast, Kaya Toast Latte
- Where: 22 Martin Road, #01-00, Singapore 239058
- Area: Robertson Quay
- Nearest MRT: Fort Canning
- Hours: Daily 7:30am–6pm (flagship)
- Halal: No
Atlas Coffeehouse Western brunch & specialty coffee · $$
A bright, plant-filled neighbourhood cafe off Bukit Timah known for consistent brunch plates, quality coffee and seasonal, precise cooking.
- Cuisine: Western brunch & specialty coffee
- Price: $$ · Brunch mains ~S$18–26
- Must-try: Chocolate Babka French Toast, Grilled Cheese Turkey Ham, Shredded Chicken Salad
- Where: 6 Duke's Road, Singapore 268886
- Area: Bukit Timah
- Nearest MRT: Botanic Gardens
- Hours: Tue–Sun 8am–7pm (last orders 6:30pm); closed Mon
PS.Cafe Harding Road Western cafe · $$$
The leafy Dempsey flagship of Singapore's best-known cafe chain, famous for its garden setting, truffle shoestring fries and indulgent cakes; a long-standing weekend brunch destination.
- Cuisine: Western cafe
- Price: $$$ · Mains ~S$25–38++
- Must-try: Truffle Shoestring Fries
- Where: 28B Harding Road, Singapore 249549
- Area: Dempsey Hill
- Nearest MRT: Napier
- Halal: No
Tiong Bahru Bakery French bakery-cafe · $$
The much-loved Tiong Bahru flagship of this French-style bakery-cafe, a go-to for buttery viennoiserie and coffee in the estate's photogenic art-deco streets.
- Cuisine: French bakery-cafe
- Price: $$ · Pastries ~S$4–9; coffee from S$5
- Must-try: Croissant, Kouign Amann, Brie & Roasted Mushroom Croissant
- Where: 56 Eng Hoon Street, #01-70, Singapore 160056
- Area: Tiong Bahru
- Nearest MRT: Tiong Bahru
- Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30am–8pm; Sat–Sun 8am–8pm (flagship)
Neptune Western brunch · $$
A stylish East Coast brunch spot in Katong offering a mix of all-day breakfast and pasta-leaning mains in a relaxed setting.
- Cuisine: Western brunch
- Price: $$ · Mains ~S$18–24
- Must-try: Shrimp Scampi tagliatelle
- Where: 237 East Coast Road, Singapore 428930
- Area: Katong
- Nearest MRT: Marine Parade
- Hours: Tue–Sat 8am–10pm; Sun 8am–7pm; closed Mon
The Populus Coffee & Food Co. Western brunch & specialty coffee · $$
A minimalist Neil Road cafe near Tanjong Pagar with a well-regarded brunch menu and strong coffee, popular for weekend catch-ups.
- Cuisine: Western brunch & specialty coffee
- Price: $$ · Brunch ~S$18–24
- Must-try: Buckwheat Pancake, Populus Scramble
- Where: 146 Neil Road, Singapore 088875
- Area: Tanjong Pagar
- Nearest MRT: Outram Park
- Hours: Sun–Thu 9am–6:30pm; Fri–Sat 9am–9:30pm
- Halal: No
Lola's Cafe Western brunch · $$
A cosy Kovan neighbourhood cafe with a loyal following for its benedicts and breakfast sets; a second outlet operates in Holland Village.
- Cuisine: Western brunch
- Price: $$ · Breakfast sets ~S$20–23; Crab Cake Benedict ~S$20
- Must-try: Crab Cake Benedict, Lola's Breakfast, Shakshuka
- Where: 5 Simon Road, Singapore 545893
- Area: Kovan
- Nearest MRT: Kovan
- Hours: Tue–Thu 10am–10pm; Fri–Sun 9am–10pm; closed Mon
Chye Seng Huat Hardware Specialty coffee & Western brunch · $$
A pioneering third-wave coffee bar set in a converted Jalan Besar hardware shop, with a 360-degree coffee bar, all-day menu and a courtyard that becomes a beer garden after 5pm.
- Cuisine: Specialty coffee & Western brunch
- Price: $$ · Brunch ~S$16–26; coffee from S$5.50
- Must-try: Specialty pour-over coffee, All-day brunch plates
- Where: 150 Tyrwhitt Road, Singapore 207563
- Area: Jalan Besar
- Nearest MRT: Bendemeer
- Hours: Sun–Fri 8:30am–9:30pm; Sat 8:30am–10pm; closed first Mon of month
Hello Arigato Japanese-inspired sandos & cafe · $$
A Japanese-leaning cafe known for its egg-forward tamago sando and matcha drinks; the Everton Park outlet sits among heritage shophouses, with other branches islandwide.
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired sandos & cafe
- Price: $$ · Sandos ~S$13–28; drinks from S$5.50
- Must-try: Tamago Sando, Whisky BBQ Sando, Matcha Cloud
- Where: 4 Everton Park, #01-02, Singapore 080004
- Area: Everton Park
- Nearest MRT: Outram Park
- Hours: Tue–Sun 8:30am–9pm
- Halal: No
Merci Marcel French & Mediterranean brunch · $$$
A bohemian French cafe-bistro in Tiong Bahru serving a Mediterranean-tinged brunch in a lush, plant-draped setting; part of a small group with several outlets.
- Cuisine: French & Mediterranean brunch
- Price: $$$ · Mains ~S$24–34++
- Must-try: Croque Marcel
- Where: 56 Eng Hoon Street, #01-68, Singapore 160056
- Area: Tiong Bahru
- Nearest MRT: Tiong Bahru
- Hours: Sun–Mon 8am–9:30pm; Tue–Thu 8am–10pm; Fri–Sat 8am–11pm
- Halal: No
Two Bakers Bakery-cafe, brunch & desserts · $$
A pastry-chef-run cafe near Lavender pairing a build-your-own brunch with standout desserts and baked goods.
- Cuisine: Bakery-cafe, brunch & desserts
- Price: $$ · Brunch ~S$18–24; Two Bakers Breakfast ~S$24
- Must-try: Two Bakers Breakfast, House-made pastries & cakes
- Where: 88 Horne Road, Singapore 209083
- Area: Lavender
- Nearest MRT: Bendemeer
- Hours: Daily 9am–5pm
- Halal: No
6 Letter Brunch Western brunch · $$
A cosy, garden-themed cafe in the Frankel/Siglap area with a photogenic rosti and sourdough-toast brunch menu.
- Cuisine: Western brunch
- Price: $$ · Mains ~S$21–29
- Must-try: 6 Letter Brunch Rosti, The Three Musketeers
- Where: 103 Frankel Avenue, Singapore 458225
- Area: Siglap
- Nearest MRT: Marine Terrace
- Hours: Daily 8am–9pm
OverEasy American diner brunch · $$$
A retro American diner at One Fullerton with skyline-facing views, best known for indulgent brunch sandwiches and milkshakes; also a bar in the evenings.
- Cuisine: American diner brunch
- Price: $$$ · Mains ~S$24–29; weekend brunch
- Must-try: The Hangover Sandwich, Milkshakes
- Where: 1 Fullerton Road, One Fullerton, #01-06, Singapore 049213
- Area: Marina Bay
- Nearest MRT: Raffles Place
- Hours: Weekend brunch from ~10–11am; dinner service on weekdays (check current hours)
- Halal: No
Dewgather Western brunch · $$
A spacious all-day brunch cafe at The Star Vista near one-north, convenient for early risers with an extended breakfast menu.
- Cuisine: Western brunch
- Price: $$ · Brunch ~S$18–23
- Must-try: Waffle with Scrambled Egg & Bacon, Classic Salmon Avo
- Where: 1 Vista Exchange Green, The Star Vista, #01-46, Singapore 138617
- Area: Buona Vista
- Nearest MRT: Buona Vista
- Hours: Mon–Sat 8am–9:30pm; Sun 7:30am–9:30pm
- Halal: No
Whisk & Paddle Western brunch · $$
A waterfront cafe along Punggol Waterway offering a scenic, family- and pet-friendly brunch in the far north-east.
- Cuisine: Western brunch
- Price: $$ · Brunch ~S$16–24
- Must-try: Eggs Benedict on waffles, Bacon French Toast & Eggs
- Where: 10 Tebing Lane, Singapore 828836
- Area: Punggol
- Nearest MRT: Punggol
- Hours: Tue–Thu 12pm–10pm; Fri–Sun 9:30am–10pm; closed Mon
- Halal: No
Penny University Levantine-Asian brunch · $$
A homely, pork-free brunch cafe near Bugis with an Asian- and Levantine-influenced menu (Turkish eggs, hotcakes); confirm halal status directly before visiting.
- Cuisine: Levantine-Asian brunch
- Price: $$ · Brunch ~S$14–24
- Must-try: Turkish Eggs, Beef Cheeks Egg Benedict, Fluffy Ricotta Hotcakes
- Where: 17 Jalan Klapa, Singapore 199329
- Area: Kampong Glam / Bugis
- Nearest MRT: Bugis
- Hours: Sun–Thu 8am–5pm; Fri–Sat 8am–10pm
- Halal: Muslim-friendly
Joji's Diner American diner / all-day breakfast · $
An affordable, retro 24-hour diner in Serangoon serving all-day breakfast plates and chicken-and-waffles at wallet-friendly prices.
- Cuisine: American diner / all-day breakfast
- Price: $ · Plates ~S$7–13; pancakes from S$6.90
- Must-try: All Star Plate, Chicken & Waffle
- Where: 534 Upper Serangoon Road, Singapore 534549
- Area: Serangoon
- Nearest MRT: Woodleigh
- Hours: Open 24 hours daily
At a glance: compare every spot
| Spot | Cuisine | Price | Area | Halal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Man Coffee Roasters | Western brunch & specialty coffee | $$$ | Robertson Quay | No |
| Atlas Coffeehouse | Western brunch & specialty coffee | $$ | Bukit Timah | — |
| PS.Cafe Harding Road | Western cafe | $$$ | Dempsey Hill | No |
| Tiong Bahru Bakery | French bakery-cafe | $$ | Tiong Bahru | — |
| Neptune | Western brunch | $$ | Katong | — |
| The Populus Coffee & Food Co. | Western brunch & specialty coffee | $$ | Tanjong Pagar | No |
| Lola's Cafe | Western brunch | $$ | Kovan | — |
| Chye Seng Huat Hardware | Specialty coffee & Western brunch | $$ | Jalan Besar | — |
| Hello Arigato | Japanese-inspired sandos & cafe | $$ | Everton Park | No |
| Merci Marcel | French & Mediterranean brunch | $$$ | Tiong Bahru | No |
| Two Bakers | Bakery-cafe, brunch & desserts | $$ | Lavender | No |
| 6 Letter Brunch | Western brunch | $$ | Siglap | — |
| OverEasy | American diner brunch | $$$ | Marina Bay | No |
| Dewgather | Western brunch | $$ | Buona Vista | No |
| Whisk & Paddle | Western brunch | $$ | Punggol | No |
| Penny University | Levantine-Asian brunch | $$ | Kampong Glam / Bugis | Muslim-friendly |
| Joji's Diner | American diner / all-day breakfast | $ | Serangoon | — |
Your questions answered
What makes a good brunch cafe in Singapore?
Look for a cafe that does a few things well rather than everything: quality coffee, well-executed egg dishes (benedicts, scrambles, shakshuka) or house-baked goods, comfortable seating, and reasonable weekend turnaround. Many of the best spots are small and independent, so consistency and a focused menu are good signs.
How much does brunch cost in Singapore?
Most sit-down brunch cafes are mid-range: expect roughly S$15–30 per person for a main plus coffee. Budget diners and kopitiam-style spots can be under S$15 (e.g. Joji's Diner), while premium cafes like PS.Cafe, Common Man Coffee Roasters, Merci Marcel and OverEasy typically run S$30 or more per head, especially with drinks.
Are there halal or pork-free brunch cafes in Singapore?
Halal-certified Western brunch cafes are relatively uncommon, as many serve bacon, ham or alcohol. Some spots are pork-free or Muslim-friendly (Penny University near Bugis is one example), but certification varies and can change. Always confirm the current halal status directly with the venue before visiting.
Which neighbourhoods are best for brunch in Singapore?
Tiong Bahru, Katong/Joo Chiat, Tanjong Pagar and Jalan Besar have some of the densest clusters of independent cafes. Dempsey and Bukit Timah suit leafy, sit-down brunches, while Robertson Quay, the CBD and even Punggol Waterway offer waterfront or city options. Spreading your choices by area also helps you avoid the longest queues.
Do I need to make reservations or expect queues?
Popular cafes get busy on weekend mornings and public holidays, and many small independents don't take walk-in reservations, so arriving early (before 10am) or on a weekday helps. Some larger or group-run venues accept bookings online. Opening hours and rest days change often, so check the venue's own channels before heading down.