Half of 2022 has just went past us. One thing for sure, new cafes are still opening up frequently in Singapore.
Here are 12 of the best new cafes for you to decide which to include in your cafe hopping list:
D’Vine Café
149 Tyrwhitt Road, Singapore 207562
Tel: +65 8831 6875
Opening Hours: 11am – 9pm (Mon, Wed – Fri), 9:30am – 9pm (Sat – Sun)
All-Day-Brunch Cafe At Jalan Besar With Lobster Crab Scramble
D’Vine Café is located at 149 Tyrwhitt Road, which is right opposite Chye Seng Huat Hardware and so people may just miss it.
For the egg lovers out there, the all-day-brunch menu already sounds enticing, with Egg Cheesy Bacon Melts with Croissant ($14), Lobster Crab Scrambled ($19), Egg Ben Salmon ($16), and Maple Griddle Cake ($12).
D’Vine Café’s Lobster Crab Scramble uses sweet and savoury components to create a hearty creation that both seafood and egg lovers can relish.
At the base of the dish is a brioche French toast having a hint of aromatic sweetness from vanilla essence and milk.
Covering the bread is scrambled egg with baby lobster and white lump crab meat.
If you are aiming for something more filling, there are also the Ultimate D’Vine Burger ($24), Confit Chicken Bowl ($14), Mac & Cheese Gratin ($15) and Pizzalicious Waffles ($22).
Read more at: D’Vine Café (Jalan Besar)
Boyutei
28 Ann Siang Road, #01-02, Singapore 069708 (Chinatown MRT)
Opening Hours: 12pm – 10pm (Mon – Sat), Closed Sun
Last order at 9pm for food, 9:30pm for drinks
Japanese-French Café By Michelin-Starred Whitegrass and Hvala
The newly-launched Boyutei at Ann Siang Hill brings together tea artisans Hvala and one-Michelin star restaurant Whitegrass.
The main menu food items are conceived and exclusively crafted by Whitegrass Head Chef Takuya Yamashita, with the Boyutei offerings a ‘festival’ of Japanese-French fusion cookery.
Comforting and inspiring yet featuring familiar flavours, it includes an extensive range of soups, salads, Japanese sandos, noodles, rice dishes, as well as sweet and savoury crepes – go for the Goma Matcha Crepe ($14).
One of my favourites in the new menu, the Ebi Katsu Sando ($22) is an open-face Japanese sandwich with crunchy, golden-brown deep-fried prawns at its centre.
The centre was moist and made an unusual brunchy item for a lazy afternoon.
Adding to the texture of the sandwich is a bed of tomatoes and cabbage atop a thick and soft brioche toast.
Read more at: Boyutei (Ann Siang)
The Hainan Story Chapter Two – Jewel Changi Airport
78 Airport Boulevard, B2-201/202, Jewel Changi Airport, Singapore 819666
Opening Hours: 8am – 10pm (Mon – Sun)
(Opening: 7th July 2022)
The Hainan Story Opens At Jewel Changi Airport
The Hainan Story Chapter Two is located at basement 2 of Jewel, decorated in vibrant red and white, with green foliage for that easy-breezy vibes.
With current outlets at Hillion Mall and Hotel Boss, Easties and tourists to Singapore would find this a more convenient place to head to.
With a bakery shop within, you can also grab some local food souvenirs such as their famed Orh Nee Swiss Rolls, Hae Bee Hiam cookies, to even Asian-inspired Chocolate Pralines.
NEW to this outlet at Jewel Changi Airport are classic English pot pots with a Hainanese twist, available in varieties of Signature Hainanese Curry Chicken Pot Pie ($13.80), Cheesy Chicken Pot Pie ($13.80), to Traditional Oxtail Pot Pie ($17.80).
What you get is a crispy and buttery puff pastry covering various soups or stews, served with potato croquettes, tomato salsa and sour cream for dipping.
Read more at: The Hainan Story Chapter 2 (Jewel Changi Airport)
Shake Shake In A Tub – Somerset Flagship Café
111 Somerset #01-08, 111 Somerset Rd, Singapore 238164
Opening Hours: 10am – 10pm (Mon – Sun)
Shake Shake In A Tub Cafe At 111 Somerset
The Halal-certified brand is popular for its Shake Shake Chicken, Fries, and Popcorn Chicken with fun, customisable flavours that customers can pick and choose.
It has opened a Shake Shake In A Tub Café in the heart of town at 111 Somerset.
With a couple of instagrammable spots, comfortable sit-down area, and natural daylight at the back of the café, this can be a place to nibble and chat with friends over chicken, fries and drink.
K-food lovers can go for the “DAEBAK” Korean Fried Chicken Set ($21.90) that comes complete with Korean food inspired Spicy Chicken, Seaweed Fries, a pair of Corn Dogs and some kimchi – good for sharing.
Read more at: Shake Shake In A Tub Café (111 Somerset)
The Ice Cream Bar – 313@somerset
313 Orchard Road, #01-32/33/34 313@Somerset, Singapore 238895
Opening Hours: 11:30am – 10:30pm (Sun – Thurs), 11am – 11pm (Fri – Sat)
For Alcoholic Ice Cream Flavours at 313@somerset
The Ice Cream Bar which focuses on alcoholic ice cream flavours has opened a second outlet in the heart of town at 313@somerset.
Prices starts from $4.90 for a single scoop, $8.80 for double and $12.30 for triple, with additional $1 for premium flavours and $2 for double premium flavours – which may make it a more expensive affair if you happen to pick the alcoholic flavours.
Alcoholic ice cream flavours include Whisky Nuts, Guinness Pistachio, XO Cranberry, Kahlua Cheesecake, Whisky Red Velvet, Baileys Brownies, Rum & Raisin, Smoked Cognac, and Bacardi Chocolate Crunch.
Read more at: The Ice Cream Bar (313@somerset)
Breakfast Hola 早餐好了
280 South Bridge Road, Singapore 058829
Opening Hours: 8:30am – 5:30pm (Mon, Wed – Sun), Closed Tues
Taiwanese Breakfast-Style Cafe With Egg Crepes At Chinatown
Breakfast Hola 早餐好了 specialising in Taiwanese-style breakfast has opened at South Bridge Road, of short walking distance from Maxwell Food Centre and Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum.
Recommended items are the Strawberry & Egg Toast ($5.80), Pork Floss Egg Toast ($5.40), Ham & Pork Floss Club Sandwich ($7.90), Double Cheese Crepe Roll ($4.90), Lady Boss Pork Brown Rice ($5.80, $7.80), and Taiwanese Nabeyaki ($7.90).
No Lu Rou Fan at Breakfast Hola though. They serve up another version called “Rou Zao Fan” ($4.80, $6.80) which they term as “Authentic Taiwanese Braised Pork Rice”.
The key differences is that “Rou Zao Fan” uses ground pork instead of pork belly, and has a mellower taste with use of fewer aromatic spices.
Their version was considered decent, with braised savoury pork on top of fluffy rice with light fragrance that made it more appetising to have.
Read more at: Breakfast Hola 早餐好了 (South Bridge Road)
Cafe Hachi
35 North Canal Rd, #01-01 Singapore 059291
Opening Hours: 9am – 6pm (Mon – Sun)
Japanese Cafe From Fukuoka Opens Near Clarke Quay
Cafe Hachi has a more kissaten vibe, like an old-style Japanese tearoom with a rustic and nostalgic charm, equipped with solid mahogany wood and leather seats.
Focusing on matcha desserts on their menu, with an extensive 9 options, prices are slightly on the steeper side.
The cheapest item is the Matcha Milk Pudding starting from $6.80++ whereas a Matcha Tall Parfait is priced at $18.80++.
Other selection includes Matcha Tiramisu & Warabimochi ($16.80++), Matcha Swiss Roll ($8.80++), Matcha Chiffon Cake ($7.80++), Matcha Basque Cheese Cake ($8.80++), Matcha Tarte ($7.80++), Matcha & Fruit Middle Parfait ($14.80++) and Matcha Affogato ($15.80++).
Read more at: Café Hachi (North Canal Road)
Waga Waga Den
38 Beach Road, #01-14 South Beach Tower, Singapore 189767
Opening Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm (Tues – Sat), Closed Sun, Mon
Stylish Japanese-Inspired Monochromatic Coffee Bar At South Beach
Owned by Black Carvery Group which is also behind Black Cow and Shatoburian, you would see similarities with the three, which all plan emphasis to aesthetics with attention to details.
The distinctive dark standalone glasshouse holds the coffee bar and can sit one to two customers, while most would choose to sit outside – which can be pleasant or not depending on the weather.
Other than Espresso ($4), Black ($5), White ($6), Cortado ($5), Mocha ($7) and Einspanner ($8), the specialty here are the Cloud Iced Cappuccino ($8) and Concrete Iced Mocha ($9).
There are savoury food choices available from 11am as well, with Wagyu Beef Onion Sandwich ($15), Mushroom Egg Cheese Sandwich ($8), Waga Salad ($12) and Waga Salad with Sukiyaki Beef ($20).
Read more at: Waga Waga Den (South Beach)
Five Oars Coffee Roasters Heritage – Tanjong Pagar
43 Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore 088464
Opening Hours: 8am – 10pm (Mon – Sun)
Five Oars Coffee Roasters Heritage Opens At Tanjong Pagar
The Melbourne-inspired cafe is back with a “Heritage” branding, and has moved to a few units down at 43 Tanjong Pagar Road.
There is use of darker and earthly green and brown tones in a rustic setting, complete with red bricked walls and cemented grey surfaces.
If you are looking for brunch, available favourites include the Avocado & Eggs ($18), Baked Eggs ($21), Buttermilk Chicken Burger ($21), Iberico Pork Benedict ($22), Beer Battered Fish & Chips ($25), Seafood Aglio Olio ($26), and Steak & Eggs ($32).
New or updated dishes are the Corned Beef Hash ($23), Mushroom Medley ($20), and Smoked Salmon Rosti ($24).
Come evening time, and there will be Night Hawk which serves up cocktails from Tuesdays to Saturdays, 5:30pm to mid-night.
Read more at: Five Oars Coffee Roasters Heritage (Tanjong Pagar)
O Happi Place
5 Everton Park, #01-22A, Singapore 080005
Opening Hours: 12:30pm – 9pm (Tues – Thurs, Sun), 12:30pm – 10pm (Fri – Sat)
Gelato Cafe At Everton Park With Unique Flavours
O Happi Place has also arrived in Everton Park with a dazzling array of gelato flavours that may just “wow” you.
There is also an al fresco dining area to just embrace the neighbourhood charm, and with an extra-ide glass door that is family-friendly – designed for baby pram and wheelchair access.
A single scoop goes for $4.50 and a double scoop is $8.20.
All of the addictive gelato served here are freshly churned, divided into categories of “All-Time Favourites” and “Premium Selection”. The premium would cost $1 to $2 more.
Their premium selection is where it gets even more interesting. I was caught between Bon Bon, Kopi Bergamot Orange, Raspberry Cheesecake, Cereal Milk, and the Ju Pu flavours.
Read more at: O Happi Place (Everton Park)
Kaeden
Aperia Mall, 12 Kallang Avenue, #01-25, Singapore 339511
Opening Hours: 10am – 10pm (Mon – Sat), 10am – 3pm (Sun)
Scandinavian-Inspired Cafe With Huge Space, Brunch And Mains At Aperia Mall
A new café with Scandinavian influences has opened at Aperia Mall, near Bendemeer MRT station. It is also a short walk from the ‘café hub’ of Jalan Besar.
“Kaeden” is the Danish word for “chain”, inspired by the owners’ passion for cycling, and aptly describe their place that links and brings people together over a hearty meal.
The space is huge and can accommodate 100 pax, with both wooden and industrial elements in the design.
The menu curation is predominantly influenced by French cuisine with supporting elements of Spanish and Japanese flavours.
Their Chef is a Culinary Institute of America (CIA) graduate that spent time at internships in France as well as in local restaurants such as Odette & Binomio.
Different menus are served throughout the day, with starters available all day, brunch from 11am to 5.30pm, and dinner from 5.30pm till closing.
Read more at: Kaeden (Aperia Mall)
Missus
16 Hamilton Road, #01-05 Singapore 209186
Opening Hours: 10am – 7pm (Mon), 11am – 9pm (Wed – Thurs), 10am – 10pm (Fri – Sat), 10am – 7pm (Sun), Closed Tues
Vintage-Style Bakery Cafe At Jalan Besar Serves Instagrammable Desserts
Missus is the latest addition at Hamilton Road, a Muslim-owned 185 sqm bakery cafe with a full-scale central bakery next door.
The interior design is inspired by the owners’ travel experiences in Australia, with a laid-back and cozy ambiance in a vintage-inspired Victorian-style interior setting.
A good selection of bakes are available on display each day, such as Coconut Bun ($5), Sticky Pecan Bun ($5.50), Cinnamon Roll ($4.50) and Scones (Plain $5.50, Scallion Cheese $6).
After 12 noon, a more comprehensive menu is available, ranging from sides such as Truffle Tater Tots ($12.50), Jalapeño Poppers ($11.90), Grilled Cheese Sandwiches ($13.90 – $22) and Plated desserts ($8.50 – $16.90).
The selection of plated desserts seemed interesting, with options such as Exotic Tart ($16.90), Churros ($11.90), Missus Sticky Buns ($8.50), Baked Ketaifi Cheese ($12) and Date Pudding ($12.90).
Read more at: Missus (Hamilton Road)
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* Compiled by Daniel Ang @DanielFoodDiary and Nicholas Tan @stormscape.
