Last updated: Jan 2025
Located at the heart of the central region, Tiong Bahru flaunts its old but gold neighborhood with sundry must-visit ventures! The combination of vintage and modern creates a hippy atmosphere – a real haven.
Out looking for a lovely place for a brunch or cup of coffee to sip this coming weekend? Or a place to work from on a weekday? The perfect spot lies within the space in Tiong Bahru area!
No need to comb the whole town in finding the perfect café to visit, we have collated the best café to see over the next weekend!
Oh! Btw, never forget to bring your cameras, you don’t want to miss wearing your OOTD while striking a pose with the fabulous food and adding it to your IG feed.
Here are some of our top picks on:
The 10 Best Cafes in Tiong Bahru Neighborhood to Chill or Do Work
1. Old Habits – Part Vintage Shop, Part Fusion Cafe
Up for a nostalgic vibe from the past? Old habits’ creativity in bringing a vintage café in the midst of this modern world can let you feel like living in an ancient era.
Adore the overwhelming space while enjoying a plate of their special menu – classic foods are also in the house. Creative dishes here will keep you from coming back to the place, and the whole atmosphere is just a plus.
You can also check out the toys available for sale – bet you also want to have something vintage to decorate your room.
This is a cafe conducive to do some work and its not crowded during the weekdays.
Regulars are so in love with the place and keep recommending the café to their family and friends. Here is one of the guests’ review after a visit:
“I love this place. I came here to take nice photos actually but was very pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food. Mushrooms alone were already yum. Truly deserving of all the good reviews shared online, I will be back!” – Rachel N.
Official pages: Facebook, Instagram,
Address: 2 Telok Blangah Way, Mt Faber, #01-04, SAFRA, Singapore 098803
Phone: (+65) 9127 7147
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2. Drips Bakery Cafe – Specialise in Tarts
Craving for the best tart in town? Drips Bakery Café got your tummies! From the house of the curated pastries, no wonder regulars highly recommend this place!
Never been to this café yet? Drips can make you try their thumping collections without any hitch.
Seasonal Fresh Fruit Tart and Lemon Meringue Tart are the most reputed quiche that you should not miss. Please make sure not to skip their latte too, especially the Matcha flavor!
Although Drips Bakery Café is known for its delicate tarts, breakfast specials and sandwiches are also in the line – making you want to come back to try a different dish!
This is definitely a great place for tarts and coffee but its not quite conducive for someone to work. After awhile, the low humming noise of the café will intrude into your desire of tranquility.
Drips are getting a lot of positive feedback, providing well-made pastries that everyone loves. Here is one of the proofs by Drips Bakery Café is worth visiting:
“Their chocolate tart was so good. Not too sweet, and you can really enjoy the concentrated chocolate flavor. Their matcha latte was good too. Not milky. Ended up buying the powder back home.” – Noon N.
Official Pages: Website, Facebook, Instagram
Address: Flagship Store, 82 Tiong Poh Road #01-05 Singapore 160082
Phone: (+65) 6222 0400
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3. Forty Hands – Serving Coffees and Buns Since 2010
Forty hands are indeed a great place to fill in your bellies – whether you want a breakfast meal and a coffee before starting the day or a snack on a melancholy afternoon, dropping by this place will never be a mistake. That’s quite for sure.
Not to mention having a great selection of meals to enjoy, Forty Hands always make sure to give a unique taste to love! Creating exceptional taste with nutritious ingredients, this place is indeed a place to go! Don’t forget to order a cup of their incredible coffee.
Carbs starts from $19 and all day breakfast goes from $16. A regular cuppacino cost $6.50.
Patrons keep growing and growing after visiting this café in the neighborhood. Here is one of the testimonies why this place is a must-try:
“Had breakfast at this place with friends. Really liked the place and the food. Very filling and yummy food. Service is also quite good. The cakes and pastries are damn good though I stayed away from them to avoid too many calories 😁. Would love to come back to this place.” – Saugata B.
Official Pages: Website, Facebook, Instagram
Address: 78 Yong Siak Street, Singapore, 163078
Hours: Mon – Fri 7.00am to 5:30pm, Sat & Sun 7:30am to 6:30pm
Phone: +65 6225 8545 / +65 6877 4860
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4. Plain Vanilla Bakery – Flagship store with largest selection of bakes
Plain Vanilla Bakery – Tiong Bahru Cafes
Plain doesn’t suit the whole experience this café can give! No need to explore the entire neighborhood in finding the best cupcake to please your taste buds, Plain Vanilla Bakery brings a wide selection of pastries to relish!
There’s no denying that Vanilla Bakery is the house of artisanal cupcakes, making you want to taste them all.
Oh! Never miss the chance of getting all-time favorites – be it red velvet or dark chocolate ganache, it all can provide an exceptional flavor to savor!
We love the cosy booth seat that gives us personalised space to do work quietly for 1 – 2 hours on a weekday.
Customers keep giving good reviews, suggesting different cupcakes and tarts to try. Here is one of the signs to get the cupcake from this café:
“Lovely afternoon coffee place with a great assortment of cakes and tarts! Try the salmon tart as the filling is great. In the heart of Tiong Bahru neighborhood.” – Leong Y.
Official Pages: Website, Facebook, Instagram
Address: 1D Yong Siak St, Singapore 168641
Hours: Open daily from 8am to 5pm for dine-in, takeaway and self-collection orders.
Phone: +65 8363 7614
5. Creamier Handcrafted Ice Cream & Coffee
Coffee shop and Ice Cream Parlor in one place? You may want to try a little twist in your café experience, satisfying both of your coffee and ice cream cravings – Literally hitting two birds in one stone!
The calming aroma of the smells in the cafe when we enter put us at ease and
Creamier Handcrafted Ice Cream and Coffee offers a lovely ambiance and incredible ice cream flavors you can enjoy! Here you can find a waffle topped with ice-cream scoops of your choice – Earl Grey Lavander is a must-try! Bet, you’ll also want to try them all.
Adding three different ice cream flavors in one plate will never be a sin – be it classic or premium, it can all provide great taste to relish! Here is one of the guest’s review after spending time in the café:
“It really hit the spot! With thick and velvety ice cream which is so flavorful, the waffle is off the charts being crispy on the outside and moist & chewy on the inside. Pour over coffee is also decent. Basically, everything was good. It definitely worth a visit and try!” – Brioche K.
Official Pages: Website, Facebook, Instagram
Address: 78 Yong Siak St, #01-18, Singapore 163078
Phone: (+65) 6221 1076
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6. Caffe Pralet – Come for Hot Cross Buns and Sandwiches
Starting your day with a typical breakfast can be stale. You may want to try different brunch that you aren’t familiar with. Caffe Prelet features a unique fusion of mouthwatering signature bowls to try! Bet this Sambal Matah Beef Gyudon can’t stop you from going back to this place.
After finishing a good meal, a wide selection of desserts awaits – indeed a top-hole. A classic café menu is also in the house! Whether you like pasta, pizza, or a burger, this place can give you an exceptional experience with the foods they offer.
People who came to the place keep leaving satisfied reviews about this café. Here is one of the proofs why going to this place is worth it:
“Very delicious and interesting selection of food. Local delights fusion such as har cheong gai burger is a must-try. Conveniently located in the bustling Tiong Bahru. Great environment to hang out and chill at. Their cakes are delicious too! Highly recommended.” – Kathryn I.
Official Pages: Website, Facebook, Instagram
Address: 17 Eng Hoon St, #01-04 Eng Hoon Mansions, Singapore 169767
Phone: (+65) 6223 5595
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8. Merci Marcel – Come for Lemon Pies & Croissants
Though Merci Marcel has a few outlets island wide, you may want to come over to the one located in Tiong Bahru!
Not to mention that this bohemian style cafe have a remarkable ambiance, this one here is a must-visit!
The al fresco seating area in the café is absolutely a mood, giving you the peace that you’ve been seeking.
Pause for a while, delight yourself in this