Is it even the weekend if it doesn’t include brunch? With the recipe for the perfect lazy morning in hand, we set about finding the best brunch in Singapore. Whether you like yours sweet, savoury or with a good view, we’ve rounded up the best here!
LessSinpopo Brand is an amalgamation of classics combined with Peranakan flavours to deliver a sensation-rich and delectable experience. Located in the heart of Katong, our restaurant pays homage to the community’s love for traditional comfort food by putting a delicious spin on familiar dishes in a charming retro setting located in a conserved shophouse in Katong, Singapore's first heritage town.
Featuring floor to ceiling windows, Wild Honey has dramatic and exciting views over the 'Times Square' of Singapore. The menu continues to evolve and features and extensive range of vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free & vegan options. These beautiful breakouts are matched with excellence in beverage service with bespoke coffee blends by Common man Coffee Roasters and teas by TWG, hand crafted mocktails and cocktails.
Terra Madre is Singapore's trendiest organic and natural food store and restaurant, with a mission to make healthy and pure foods available to all, inspire people to eat better, and to look after our planet.
Situated in one of the city's lushest, chillest spots, it's just a stone's throw from the Botanic Gardens and the quiet estates of Bukit Timah. Think handsome industrial-chic decor overlooking greenery and a nice cup of coffee. It's especially popular with students from the nearby campuses, so the vibe is young, hip, and friendly! There's lots of hearty options here: massive all day breakfasts, beautiful caramelized bacon on waffles, and soul-warming bowls of pasta.
Common Man Stan is a mecca for those who love their cups of joe. Aside from turning out Instagram-worthy cups of espresso, Common Man Stan also boasts cutting edge brewing gear and tapped in nitro cold brew and tea! Have your pick with a freshly made New York Bagel topped with herb garlic or sun-dried tomato cream cheese, or the droolsome Potato & Leek Rosti, which is perfectly paired with wild mushrooms, gruyere and chilli poached eggs on toast.
With its multipurpose function as a bakery, a bistro, and a bar, Nassim Hill Bakery Bistro Bar has comfortably earned a reputation as a triple threat, must-visit establishment. Sink your teeth into an utterly decadent forkful of Rosemary Lamb with Truffle Potato Mash, or the Chilli Crab Pasta, where large chunks of fresh crab meat are sautéed in the restaurant's irresistible homemade chilli. You're bound to have an enjoyable, relaxing time at Nassim Hill, and that's a promise.
Prive is the only standalone pavilion in CHIJMES and commands an impressive plot of prime courtyard real estate, and dons a look that's fresher and more chic than anything else around. The menu has brought along the most-loved dishes from Keppel Bay including Eggs Benedict, crispy Fish & Chips we can't seem to get out of our heads, satisfying Impossible Meat burgers, and divine Sticky Date Pudding. Being added to the mix are stone-baked pizzas, hearty brunch as well as local favourites.
The Populus is a contemporary gastro-cafe with a menu that delivers a range of edibles from all around the world and a selection of exquisitely flavoured teas. Their weekday menu is all work appropriate, with healthier alternatives like the Roast Chicken Grain Bowl and Buckwheat Pancakes. The weekend menu then, is all about indulgence with their Baked Pistachio ‘French Toast’ with Red Wine Pears and Lobster Seafood Linguine. Populus has got wickedly good eats and drinks down to a T (or tea)!
Everything about the Marmalade Pantry, from the rich sticky goodness of the name to its reputation as one of the city's favourite bistros, speaks of delicious foods and gatherings over impeccable treats and beverages. Dig in to a hearty and delightful meal of Asian inspired dishes such as Curry Barramundi, Kimchi Fried Rice and Singapore Laksa. Crowd favourites also include Spicy Crabmeat Pasta, The Marmalade Mac & Cheese, delightful Sticky Date & Toffee Pudding and Signature Cupcakes.
Be prepared to be won over by Bearded Bella, a cute little cafe located on Craig Road that is as charming and quirky as its name suggests. At this lavender-hued shophouse, they serve up Melbourne-style coffees, pristine-looking cakes, and hearty cafe bites. Under the helm of a former Singapore National Barista Championship winner, baristas are taught how to craft each cup of joe with great precision and care. A perfect blend of great bites, pleasing ambience, and Aussie-style coffees.
The people at Group Therapy Coffee believe that the best form of nourishment is sought through inter-personal connections, where common values and ideals are forged. Through the comforts of their space, good food, and drink they hope that Group Therapy is the perfect setting and catalyst for such encounters.
Located on the fringe of the historic Kampong Glam district, Symmetry is an all-day dining restaurant and bar with the laid-back sensibility of Aussie culture. Crowd Brunch favourites include the Symmetry Big Breakfast, Eggs Benedict, and Symmetry Waffles. But be sure to try out the waffles' close cousin, the Pancake Stack, served up with fresh berries, lemon curd cream cheese, maple syrup, a dollop of home-made caramelised banana compote topped with honey ice cream.
Step into Sarnies and one of the first things you’ll notice is the cool, relaxed vibe characteristic of cafés in Melbourne. Visitors are especially fond of its sandwiches on weekdays, which is no surprise considering the name ‘Sarnies’ is a slang term for sandwich! Looking past the accolades straight to the food and drink, coffee addicts will fall in love with the quality brews served here that are meticulously roasted by a team of talented baristas
Nestled on Upper Thomson Road, Knockhouse Cafe is a sleek and starkly minimalistic cafe that’s the perfect venue for a mid-day hangout session where you can sip on a cup of coffee while soaking in the sunlight pouring in from their ceiling-to-floor windows. Aside from the coffees, this bistro also pumps out a fair number of cafe bites that are equal parts hearty and equal parts pleasing. Kick off the morning with large plates such as Breakfast Platter, and many other unforgettable dishes!
Brought to you by the team behind Atlas Coffeehouse, Columbus Coffee Co. and Lunar Coffee Roasters, Apollo Coffee Bar is every cafe hopper's dream. A long list of brunch items, mains, desserts, and artisanal coffees make up the menu, while whitewashed walls and natural sunlight make a perfect backdrop for some Insta-worthy shots.
Privé Keppel Bay is a casual and children-friendly venue which the whole family can spend hours enjoying. Strategically located right by the water’s edge, diners can choose to relax indoors in air-conditioned comfort or savour the cool sea breeze amidst lush greenery in the expansive al fresco area. The simple and down-to-earth menu featuring all-day breakfast, stone-baked pizzas, pastas, freshly-baked cakes or one of the menu’s many beverage items, can satisfy a variety of appetites.
Basilico entices with an emphasis on fresh, seasonal and authentic Italian cuisine. Enjoy a la carte options featuring a dazzling array of signature dishes and sumptuous spreads of antipasti, mains and desserts. Enlivening the dining experience is the theatre of activity surrounding a rotisserie, espresso bar and walk-in wine cellar, and an al fresco dining area on the terrace overlooking the pool.
Inspired by the Golden Age of cocktails and fine drinking, Manhattan is reminiscent of a grand hotel bar, modern yet with a touch of old New York glamour and sophistication. Choose your tipple from artisanal spirits, and classic and forgotten cocktails, meticulously crafted from the world’s first in-hotel rickhouse and a remarkable collection of house-made ingredients, accompanied by gourmet bar bites. Manhattan was recently placed 15th in World’s 50 Best Bars and 6th in Asia’s 50 Best Bars.
One of the stalwarts in the hotel buffet scene in Singapore, Oscar's has long been known for the quality of their food. Serving both international and local cuisine in a cheery, casual dining room, one is spoilt for choice amidst the variety of gastronomic delights on offer.
Racines, which means “roots” in French, is a restaurant that grows out of two very different but spiritually intertwined cuisines. The elaborate sauces and flavours of French cuisine meet the à la minute robustness of Chinese cooking, with each cuisine getting half of the menu, allowing diners to create a fascinating fusion meal unlike any other. Come experience one of the island’s most exciting fusion experiences today!
Xperience is where socialites come to wine and dine, meet and eat. A vibrant all-day café, restaurant and bar located in the heart of Singapore’s bustling CBD, Xperience is known for its tantalizing cuisine and attentive service. Their culinary designers use fresh and flavoursome produce to present a variety of International dishes, perfectly paired with their sommelier’s handpicked selection of fine wines.
Nestled within the Botanic Gardens, Singapore’s first UNESCO Heritage site, Botanico has enchanted diners with its beautiful 1920s Art Deco conserved architecture with its lush indoor hall and air-cooled outdoor garden terrace bar, surrounded throughout by greenery. Botanico’s cuisine is rooted in contemporary European methodology and integrated with Asian inflections, where dishes are served bistro-style, with influence from herbs and spices from our vantage point in Southeast Asia.
Nestled in the barracks of Dempsey hill where the nutmeg plantations once stood tall, The Dempsey Project refuses to be put in a rigid box. Simply because, no matter when you walk in and who with, you are stepping into a place that feels just right. Open all week long for breakfast, lunch, brunch, afternoon tea, light bites and dinner all week long, their indulgent cheese boards complement a wonderful suite of wines, while their in-house bakery offers both guilty and guilt-free pleasure.
Located on the 33rd floor of Marina Bay Financial Centre, the restaurant houses 8,000 kg of state-of-the-art microbrewery equipment in a spacious restaurant featuring breath-taking panoramic views of Singapore skyline, as well as an open-air Terrace. LeVeL33 offers guests a multi-zone dining experience and ambiance, from refined privacy to social revelry.
Pop art and graffiti line the walls of this intimate and funky Modern-European restaurant in the swish dining enclave of Telok Ayer. Occasional Asian elements punch up the flavours here, a selection of small plates and smoky grilled mains all blessed with the smoky perfume of an imported Josper charcoal grill. A good, practically festive meal served in hip, Instagrammable surroundings, fȳr is one of the great gems of downtown dining.
Named after the birds of tranquility and longevity in Chinese and Greek folklore, the menu here is crafted with a focus on wellness and the healing effect of food. The menu seamlessly weaves in hints of Sichuan flavour into traditional European classics, so don’t expect the usual cafe fare here. An expert team of chefs from China and Singapore work together to create unique dishes that will leave you wanting more.
Provençal cuisine with an Asian twist takes centrestage at One-Ninety, a modern Asian brasserie. Begin with the signature Seasonal Seafood Tower along with Entrées of ocean-fresh seafood and prime cuts of meat, complemented with a buffet of mezzes and homemade cakes and patisseries!
Located on the ground level of The Garage, Bee’s Knees aims to pollinate the Singapore Botanic Gardens with warm hospitality and sincere service. Family-friendly café and bistro by day and casual hangout spot by night, Bee’s Knees is a fun and comfortable idyll to stop and relax in the Gardens. The restaurant's seven round-topped entryways are elegantly screened with glass, creating a cheery interior of clean-lined functionality.
Yardbird Southern Table & Bar brings the best of American culture and cuisine to Singapore in a casual and inviting atmosphere overlooking the glistening Marina Bay waters. Diners can enjoy classic American dishes, including the famous 100-year-old recipe Lewellyn's Fine Fried Chicken, Shrimp 'N' Grits, Buttermilk Biscuits, Butter Lettuce and Grilled Mango Salad, as well as new American home-favourites such as Jambalaya, Southern BBQ Shrimp, and Muffulet salad.
Delight in an unexpected and exploratory culinary style of modern Japanese cuisine as chef reinvents the traditional Japanese playbook of dining with a menu where elegant melding of cultures inspires the evolution of culinary tradition. Signatures include Tuna Pizza, thinly-sliced fresh Tuna by pairing it with an umami aioli with a sprinkle of truffle oil atop the delicate crust. Discover Akira Back’s signature flavours, where the show is not just in the mouth.
Who says you have to travel for dinner with a view? This lush spot proves otherwise. Nestled in the greenery of Mount Faber, this restaurant exudes a sense of tranquility that’s hard to replicate elsewhere. Inspired by the Latin word for a leafy enclosure, this restaurant is a haven from the rush of the city and is the perfect place for a relaxed dinner for two. The menu features a range of dishes made with wild ingredients, as well as continental comfort food.