The 8 Best Cafes in Singapore (2026)

Updated November 2026 · 8 picks

The best cafes in Singapore in 2026 are Apartment Coffee on Selegie Road, ranked sixth in the World's 100 Best Coffee Shops 2026, Chye Seng Huat Hardware, Nylon Coffee Roasters and Common Man Coffee Roasters for specialty coffee, and Tiong Bahru Bakery and PS.Cafe for a relaxed meal.

Singapore's cafe scene is strongest in the old shophouse districts and housing estates: Tiong Bahru, Jalan Besar, Kampong Glam and Dempsey. A flat white costs roughly S$5 to S$8 at specialty cafes, and cafes that serve food add the 10% service charge and 9% GST. Many specialty cafes close mid-afternoon and some shut on one weekday, so check hours before you go. For a full meal, see our best brunch guide, and for Singapore's traditional coffee-and-toast breakfast, see our best kaya toast guide.

1. Apartment Coffee — Selegie Road, Kampong Glam

A minimalist specialty cafe ranked No. 6 in the World's 100 Best Coffee Shops 2026.

$$ Mid-range

Apartment Coffee is on Selegie Road and is ranked sixth in the World's 100 Best Coffee Shops 2026. Time Out and Eatbook report it as the highest-ranked Singapore entry and the top coffee shop in Asia on the list.

Eatbook lists opening hours of Friday to Wednesday, 10am to 6pm, so check the website for the current schedule before travelling.

Good to know: Check the schedule before you visit; the cafe has kept short daytime hours.

#01-01, 139 Selegie Road, Singapore 188309

Google Maps Website

2. Chye Seng Huat Hardware — Tyrwhitt Road, Jalan Besar, Little India

A converted hardware shop with a roastery and a 360-degree coffee bar.

$$ Mid-range

Chye Seng Huat Hardware (CSHH) occupies a converted hardware shop on Tyrwhitt Road in an Art Deco shophouse. A 2026 Homejourney guide describes it as one of Singapore's most recognised specialty cafes, with a 360-degree coffee bar.

The site has been described as housing a roastery and the coffee bar. Time Out lists opening hours of about 8.30am to 10pm, with a closure on the first Monday of the month, but other listings differ, so confirm before you go.

Good to know: Visit on a weekday morning to avoid weekend queues.

150 Tyrwhitt Road, Singapore 207563

Google Maps Website

3. Nylon Coffee Roasters — Everton Park, Chinatown

A specialty roaster in the ground floor of an HDB block at Everton Park.

$$ Mid-range

Nylon Coffee Roasters is on the ground floor of an HDB block at Everton Park, a short walk from Tanjong Pagar. It roasts its own beans and is regularly listed among Singapore's specialty coffee destinations.

Eatbook lists hours of 8.30am to 4.30pm on Monday and Wednesday to Friday and 9am to 4.30pm at weekends, while Time Out lists it closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Sources disagree, so check before you go.

Good to know: Go early on weekends; the cafe closes by late afternoon.

#01-40, 4 Everton Park, Singapore 080004

Google Maps Website

4. Common Man Coffee Roasters — Martin Road, Robertson Quay, Clarke Quay & the River

A long-running specialty cafe and roastery on Martin Road with a full brunch menu.

$$ Mid-range

Common Man Coffee Roasters is at 22 Martin Road, near Robertson Quay. The brand's own site lists the cafe at that address with daily hours of 7.30am to 6pm, making it one of the earlier-opening specialty cafes in the city.

The cafe serves a brunch and all-day menu alongside its coffee. It also sells beans online and has other outlets around Singapore, so check you are going to the Martin Road cafe.

Good to know: Weekend brunch gets busy; arrive before 10am or book through the cafe.

#01-00, 22 Martin Road, Singapore 239058

Google Maps Website

5. Tiong Bahru Bakery — Eng Hoon Street, Tiong Bahru

The flagship bakery-cafe of the Tiong Bahru estate, known for its croissants and kouign amann.

$$ Mid-range

Tiong Bahru Bakery's flagship is on Eng Hoon Street in the heart of the Tiong Bahru estate, and has been refreshed in recent years according to the Honeycombers. It is a bakery-cafe where the pastries, including croissants and kouign amann, are the draw.

Listings show opening from about 7.30am or 8am to 8pm, with later hours on weekends in some sources, so confirm before you go. The brand has other outlets, so go to Eng Hoon Street for the original.

Good to know: Queues build at weekends; weekday mornings are calmer.

#01-70, 56 Eng Hoon Street, Singapore 160056

Google Maps Website

6. PS.Cafe Harding Road — Dempsey Hill

A Dempsey Hill cafe open from 8am until late.

$$$ Upmarket

PS.Cafe's Harding Road branch is in the Dempsey Hill area (Tanglin Village). The cafe's website lists opening at 8am until 10pm from Sunday to Thursday and until 10.30pm on Fridays, Saturdays and the eve of public holidays.

It takes reservations through a concierge line listed on its website. Last orders are an hour before closing.

Good to know: Book ahead for weekend brunch.

28B Harding Road, Singapore 249549

Google Maps Website

7. Kurasu Singapore — Waterloo Street, Bugis, Kampong Glam

The Singapore cafe of a Kyoto coffee roaster, in Waterloo Centre.

$$ Mid-range

Kurasu is a Kyoto-based coffee roaster whose Singapore cafe is in Waterloo Centre on Waterloo Street. Eatbook describes it as a minimalist Kyoto-style cafe and the brand lists it on its own Singapore page.

Hours differ by source: Kurasu's own page lists 8.30am to 6.30pm daily, while Eatbook lists 10am to 6pm. Kurasu also has a takeaway-only stand at The Grand, Orchard Building.

Good to know: Check the brand's Singapore page for the current hours.

#01-24, Waterloo Centre, 261 Waterloo Street, Singapore 180261

Google Maps Website

8. Tiong Hoe Specialty Coffee — Stirling Road, Queenstown

A long-established roaster with a cafe in Queenstown.

$ Budget

Tiong Hoe Specialty Coffee sells roasted beans and serves coffee at its cafe on Stirling Road in Queenstown, away from the central cafe districts. The brand has several outlets, so the Stirling Road cafe is the one this entry covers.

Eatbook lists weekday hours of 8am to 4.45pm and weekend hours of 8.30am to 4.15pm. Check before you go, as listings differ.

Good to know: Pair it with a visit to Queenstown's other food spots; it closes in the late afternoon.

#01-1133, 170 Stirling Road, Singapore 140170

Google Maps Website

Frequently asked questions

What is the best cafe in Singapore?

Apartment Coffee on Selegie Road is the highest-ranked, at No. 6 in the World's 100 Best Coffee Shops 2026, and was reported as the top coffee shop in Asia on the list. Chye Seng Huat Hardware, Nylon and Common Man are long-standing specialty coffee favourites.

How much does coffee cost in Singapore cafes?

A flat white at a specialty cafe typically costs about S$5 to S$8, with filter coffee and food priced higher. Prices vary and the 10% service charge and 9% GST may be added, so check the menu.

Which Singapore cafes are open early?

Common Man Coffee Roasters lists daily hours from 7.30am, PS.Cafe Harding Road opens at 8am, and Tiong Bahru Bakery's flagship opens around 7.30am to 8am according to listings. Confirm hours before you go.

Where should I go for cafe hopping in Singapore?

Tiong Bahru has Tiong Bahru Bakery and other cafes within walking distance, and Jalan Besar, Kampong Glam and Robertson Quay each have clusters. Everton Park's Nylon and the Selegie Road area near Apartment Coffee suit a short coffee trip.

Do Singapore cafes allow laptops?

Policies vary and several popular cafes ask laptop users to sit at certain times or in certain areas. Ask when you arrive. For more Singapore food guides, see best restaurants.

1. Apartment Coffee — Selegie Road, Kampong Glam

2. Chye Seng Huat Hardware — Tyrwhitt Road, Jalan Besar, Little India

3. Nylon Coffee Roasters — Everton Park, Chinatown

4. Common Man Coffee Roasters — Martin Road, Robertson Quay, Clarke Quay & the River

5. Tiong Bahru Bakery — Eng Hoon Street, Tiong Bahru

6. PS.Cafe Harding Road — Dempsey Hill

7. Kurasu Singapore — Waterloo Street, Bugis, Kampong Glam

8. Tiong Hoe Specialty Coffee — Stirling Road, Queenstown

Frequently asked questions

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