Great work more often than not, is derived when someone starts with a blank slate. With new beginnings and many unwritten days ahead, spend it wisely at cafes that holds true to being a conducive work environment compared to their other bigger, and more globalised counterparts.
So enjoy this guide to 20 Cafes available in town that provide free Wi-Fi and power plugs to get your drive going for your future work ahead!
Tanjong Pagar
Drury Lane
A pioneer in the cafe scene in Singapore, Drury lane is no stranger to cafe hopping hipsters since its inception. They keep to a minimalistic and industrial decor and offers a selection of wallet-friendly western dishes and drinks. Known for their forte in coffee making, they carry a vast list of beans for filter coffee that is sure to satisfy and suit the taste of all coffee lovers.
Address: 94 Tanjong Pagar Road, 088515
Nearest MRT Station: Tanjong Pagar
Contact: 6222 6698
Opening hours: Mon- Fri: 8am - 6pm | Sat- Sun: 9am - 6pm
Menu: Drury Lane Menu
Group Therapy
As the name suggest, this is the place for city dwellers to seek respite from the hustle and bustle of city life. Group Therapy offers an all day breakfast menu and serves a decent selection of food choices ranging from pasta, salads to stews and pies to satisfy your cravings for a good old western meal. Their Poached Eggs, Pancake Stack and French Toast served with hollandaise sauce is definitely a must try for patrons on their first visit.
Address: #02-01, 49 Duxton Road, 089513
Nearest MRT Station: Tanjong Pagar
Contact: 6222 2554
Opening hours: Tue - Sun: 10am-6pm | Closed on Mon
Menu: Group Therapy Menu
Tom N Toms Coffee
Tom N Toms Coffee is a Korean coffee franchise which specialises in coffee and desserts. This is definitely the place for those who are looking to chill or hustle away under a relaxing and peaceful ambience. Some of their must try dessert and beverage includes Milk Tea Bingsu, Green Tea Latte and Long Black.
Address: 12 Gopeng Street, Icon Village #01-12, S078877
Nearest MRT Station: Tanjong Pagar
Contact: Nil
Opening hours: 24hrs Daily
Menu: Nil
Bugis
Twenty Grammes (Bugis)
Twenty Grammes is a combination of a dessert cafe and ice cream parlour. They serve quality ice cream and waffles that are infused with assorted unique flavour. Some of their must try dishes includes Charcoal Waffle with homemade Salted Egg Sauce, Rose Lychee Cake and TG Yogurt Parfait.
Address: 753 North Bridge Road #01-01 Singapore 198721
Nearest MRT Station: Bugis
Contact: 6717 1733
Opening hours: Sun-Thurs: 12pm-10pm | Fri- Sat: 12pm-1am
Menu: Twenty Grammes Menu
Working Title
City dwellers looking for a place to chill and relax can definitely spend a relaxing afternoon here at Working Title, which is known for their unique coffee and burger creations. This is definitely a place for our muslim friends too as it is one of the halal-certified cafe in Singapore. Some of their must try creations would include Ribena Wings, Holy Guacamole Burger and Bandung Latte.
Address: 48 Arab Street Singapore 199745
Nearest MRT Station: Bugis
Contact: 8248 2841
Opening hours: Mon- Thurs: 11am- 10pm | Fri: 11am- 11pm | Sat- Sun: 10am- 11pm
Menu: Working Title Menu
Bras Basah
Crossing Cafe
Crossing cafe is a social enterprise that seeks to provide the disadvantaged with internship and learning opprtunities. They serve mainly western- fusion dishes that caters to the likes of Singaporean. Their must-try includes Chili Crab Pasta and milk tea flavored Panna Cotta.
Address: Catholic Centre 55 Waterloo Street Singapore 187954
Nearest MRT Station: Bras Basah
Contact: 6338 2669
Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 8am-10pm | Sat,Sun & PH: 10am-10pm
Menu: Crossing Cafe Menu
Esplanade
Caffe Vergnano 1882
One of Italy’s oldest family-owned coffee roasters, Caffe Vergnano is now here in Singapore to bring you the finest quality of coffee beans that makes a cup of satisfying and aromatic cuppa packed with robust flavour. Coffee lovers looking for a switch in beverage choice should definitely give their authentic Italian chocolate drink a try as its taste and flavour is sure not to disappoint you.
Address: 26 Beach Road, South Beach Avenue, #B1-17, 189768
Nearest MRT Station: Esplanade
Contact: 6385 5579
Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 7pm-8pm | Sat-Sun: 10am-7pm
Menu: Caffe Vergnano 1882 Menu
Orchard
Cafe & Meal MUJI
Known for its simple and elegant shopfront, Muji’s popular Cafe & Meal MUJI from Japan launched its first Singapore branch in 2015. With its minimalistic design, Cafe & Meal MUJI offers a cosy ambience to spend your day in while indulging in what the locals dubbed “Japaneses style economic rice”. Some of their must try recommended by patrons includes Roasted Tea Pudding, Matcha Cheese Cake with Sesame Ice Cream and Signature Caramel Pudding.
Address: Orchard Paragon, 290 Orchard Road #04-36 Singapore 238859
Nearest MRT Station: Orchard
Contact: Nil
Opening hours: 10am - 9.30pm Daily
Menu: Cafe & Meal MUJI Menu
Jewel Coffee
Since its inception in 2010, Jewel Coffee has been the caffeine fix hit list for coffee lovers who looks for coffee brewed with premium beans imported from around the world. If a cup of freshly brewed coffee is what you need to start your day, you can’t go wrong by getting it here.
Address: #01-01, Claymore Connect Mall, 442 Orchard Road, 238879
Nearest MRT Station: Orchard
Contact: 6636 9452
Opening hours: 7am- 10pm Daily
Menu: Jewel Coffee Menu
Somerset
Cocoa Colony
Cocoa Colony is a chocolate cafe serving handcrafted cocoa drinks and pastries made from the Cocoa Brothers’ signature recipe. This is definitely a safe haven for chocolate lovers to indulge in what they love most whilst spending an afternoon with friends or to get some work done.
Address: #B1-37, 313 Somerset, 23889
Nearest MRT Station: Somerset
Contact: 6235 8328
Opening hours: Sun - Thur :10am - 10pm | Fri and Sat :10am - 11pm
Menu: Nil
Joe and Dough
If you are looking for coffee and handcrafted pastries made only with the freshest natural ingredients, Joe and Dough is the place you will want to be. This is one of the hidden gem situated away from the crowd at Orchard Gateway, offering you a cosy and peaceful ambience to spend your day in. Do try out some of their signature dishes that are highly recommended by customers like Trio Chocolate Cake, Pandan cake with Gula Melaka and Lemon Tarts.
Address: 277 Orchard Road, #01-10 Orchard Gateway, 238858
Nearest MRT Station: Somerset
Contact: 6339 2138 | 6702 4656
Opening hours: 9am- 10pm Daily
Menu: Joe and Dough Menu
Oriole Cafe and Bar
Another artisan coffee house which you shouldn’t miss in town, Oriole Cafe and Bar is known for their coffee endeavor by ensuring that their beans sourced are of the highest standard and quality. Complimenting their love and dedication to making superior cups of coffee is their extensive varied food items which they serve to their customer. Their must try food items would include Crab Cake Benedict, Grilled Truffle Cheese Sandwich and Oriole Coffee Cake which is infused with their signature house blends.
Address: #01-01, Pan Pacific Serviced Suites, 96 Somerset Road, 238163
Nearest MRT Station: Somerset
Contact: 6238 8348
Opening hours: Sun to Thu & PH, 8am – 11pm | Fri, Sat & Eve of PH, 8am to 12am
Menu: Oriole Cafe and Bar Menu
Chinatown
Afterglow
If you are looking for a switch to a healthier diet, Afterglow is the place to get you started. As a vegan themed cafe, food served is made using locally sourced ingredients and is tailored to suit the tastebuds of those who seeks a tasty and yet healthy meal.
Address: 24 Keong Saik Road Singapore 089131
Nearest MRT Station: Chinatown
Contact: 6224 8921
Opening hours: Mon, Tues, Fri & Sat: 12pm-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm | Wed & Thurs: 5.30-10.30pm | (Last order at 9.15pm)
Menu:Nil
Clarke Quay
Kith Cafe
Kith Cafe is definitely a place for those who enjoy a day of good food and good company. With an in-house pastry kitchen and pizza bar, customers can look forward to a constantly-rotating menu of pastries, daily crafted sandwich specials and pastas that are made using only the freshest ingredient.
Address: 7 Rodyk Street #01-28 Robertson Quay Singapore 238215
Nearest MRT Station: Clarke Quay
Contact: Nil
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 7am- 4pm | Sat - Sun: 7am- 6pm
Menu: Kith Cafe Menu
The Book Cafe
A visit at The Book Cafe ensures you a peaceful and comfortable place to be at. The name itself seems to set an unspoken rule for the cafe as it is almost impossible not to notice how conscious the customers are in keeping their noise level down. With a large operating space offering both alfresco and indoor dining option, there is room for everyone here, be it to spend the afternoon with friends over coffee and food or simply getting work checked off the task list.
Address: #01-02, Seng Kee Building, 20 Martin Road, 239070
Nearest MRT Station: Clarke Quay
Contact: 6887 5430
Opening hours: Mon- Fri: 8.30am - 10.30pm | Sat- Sun: 8.30am - 12.30am
Menu: The Book Cafe Menu
Toby’s Estate
A renowned coffee chain from Australia, Toby Estate is highly raved by customer, proclaiming it to be one of the best coffee joint in town to get your caffeine fixed. They serve in-house roasted coffee to ensure that only the best brew is delivered to each and every of their customer.
Address: 8 Rodyk Street, 01-03/04 Singapore 238216
Nearest MRT Station: Clarke Quay
Contact: 6636 7629
Opening hours: Sun-Thur: 7.30am- 6pm | Fri-Sat: 7.30am- 8pm
Menu: Toby Estate Menu
Holland Village
D’Good Cafe
This is definitely the place if you are looking to chill over coffee with friends or looking for a working space immersed in a peaceful and relaxed environment. They serve really good coffee and pastries too, especially their in-house special Maple Sea Salt Cheesecake and Skillet that comes in assorted flavour.
Address: 273 Holland Avenue #02-01/02 Singapore 278992
Nearest MRT Station: Holland Village
Contact: 6219 9807
Opening hours: 10am- 10pm Daily
Menu: D’Good Cafe Menu
Farrer Park
L’Etoile Cafe
L’Etoile Cafe is a Frenched-themed indie inspired cafe located at Farrer Road. Its eclectic mix of clean modern furniture and vintage pieces emanate an idyllic charm, making it a place that puts a pause to the hectic pace of city dwellers. As featured on various media platform, their Eggs Benedict, French Crepes with Butter and Strawberry Shortcake is a definite must-try for all patrons. Coffee lovers can be assured to get your caffeine fixed too with their cuppas that are freshly brewed using in-house roasted coffee beans from Highlander Coffee.
Address: 160 Owen Road Singapore 218953
Nearest MRT Station: Farrer Park
Contact: 6298 2872
Opening hours: 11am - 10pm Daily
Menu: L’ Etoile Cafe menu
The Refinery
The Refinery is a mix of cafe, bar and restaurant all together that consist of part casual dining restaurant, part mixology bar and part designer workspace. With their team of young chefs, diners stand to enjoy creative food items that is sure to stimulate your senses. Their must try includes Teriyaki Chicken Don, Salted Egg Onion Rings, Quail Eggs and Teriyaki Chicken Don.
Address: 115 King George's Avenue #01-02, 208561
Nearest MRT Station: Farrer Park
Contact: 6293 1204
Opening hours: Tue- Thurs: 12pm-3pm, 6pm-11pm | Fri: 12pm-3pm, 6pm-1am | Sat: 11am- 4pm, 6pm-1am | Sun: 11am- 4pm | Closed on Mon
Menu: The Refinery Lunch Menu | The Refinery Dinner Menu | The Refinery Brunch Menu
Rochor
Lowercase
Lowercase is a contemporary inspired cafe situated in Lasalle that provides a pleasant space to spend the day in. This spacious and laid-back trendy cafe serves a mix of pastas and pizzas and regularly holds different events to suit different occasion.
Address: 1st McNally Street #01-01 Block D LASALLE College of the Arts, Singapore 187940
Nearest MRT Station: Rochor
Contact: 6337 5581
Opening hours: Mon- Sat: 8.30am - 9pm | Sun: 9am - 3pm
Menu: Nil
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