25 Best Cafes In The East For Brunch—Breakfast Platters, Wagyu Sando And More

With so many new cafes springing up recently it can be hard to keep track of ‘em all. Here’s a compiled list of the best cafes in the East of Singapore that are worth your weekend brunch with family and friends.

• 1. Awfully Chocolate Bakery & Cafe

Awfully Chocolate is famed for its chocolate desserts and cakes, but the brand also has some serious chops in the brunch department. Try it out for yourself at Awfully Chocolate Bakery & Cafe, the brand’s first and only flagship restaurant in the East. The family-friendly eatery does a great weekend brunch buffet for just $38++ per pax.

Choose from house specials to complement their brunch spread: Braised Beef Pie, which comes with a 3-hour braised beef cheek, Brunch Lasagna and many other delectable favourites. Else on weekdays, they serve lunch from 12pm to 3pm and dinner from 6pm to 9pm.

Address: 131 East Coast Road, Singapore 428816 Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 11am to 10pm, Fri 11am to 11pm, Sat 10am to 11pm, Sun 10am to 10pm Tel: 6345 2190

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Awfully Chocolate Bakery & Cafe is not a halal-certified eatery.

• 2. Within The Walls Dessert Bar

Within The Walls Dessert Bar is the only cafe that serves up traditional Chinese desserts on this list. The Hong Kong-inspired cafe is located in East Coast, and is open till 2am from Friday to Sunday.

We know mango sago is a popular pick at any Chinese dessert stall, and we recommend their Mango Sago with Vanilla Ice Cream ($8.50) to enjoy the classic sweet-tangy treat. If you’d like something more refreshing, the Peach Gum with White Fungus, Snow Pear and Logan ($7.90) is a great choice; this bowl also boasts a variety of textures, from soft peach gum to chewy white fungus. Read our Within The Walls Dessert Bar review.

Address: 378 E Coast Road, Singapore 428985 Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 11am to 11pm, Fri-Sun 11am to 2am

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Within The Walls Dessert Bar is not a halal-certified eatery.

• 3. Big Short Coffee

Big Short Coffee follows a seasonal concept, where their drink menu changes every few months or so. At the time of writing, there are nine different creations, all innovated and handcrafted by the team.

For starters, there’s Mont Blanc 5.0 ($8.50+), a returning favourite on the menu. This concoction features cold brew coffee topped with vanilla bean French cream and finished with some orange zest and nutmeg. Matcha latte has been all the rage lately, and if you’re a fan, consider the Crema Al Matcha ($9+); it’s made with ceremonial matcha, condensed milk, and coffee honeycomb!

Read our Big Short Coffee feature. Address: 2 Fowlie Road, #01-01, Singapore 428505 Opening hours: Wed-Mon 8am to 5pm

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Big Short Coffee is not a halal-certified eatery.

• 4. June Coffee

Helmed by the same team behind September Coffee is June Coffee, which aptly opened in June 2024. Here, you’ll find all the classic cafe staples, including pasta, all-day brunch, and coffee. Get their Truffle Mushroom Pappardelle ($21++) to share with your friends.

This cream-based pasta comes with three different types of mushrooms: king oyster, shimeji, and shiitake. It’d be remiss of you to leave without trying their signature drinks, including Iced Pistachio Latte ($9++), Earl Grey and Pear ($7.50++) fruit tea, and Iced Kinako Matcha ($8++). Read our June Coffee review.

Address: 49 East Coast Road, Singapore 428768 Opening hours: Tue-Thurs 10:30am to 6:30pm, Fri-Sat 10am to 7pm, Sun 10am to 6pm

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June Coffee is not a halal-certified eatery.

• 5. Cafe Wabi Sabi

When Cafe Wabi Sabi opened at Everton Park, our team visited to try some of their signature items. Their sister outlet in Joo Chiat also serves up a bunch of Japanese cafe fare at affordable prices.

One of the most popular items at this East-side outlet is Buta Don ($20.90++), where you get braised Iberico pork, an onsen egg, caramelised onions, mushrooms, and pickles atop short-grain rice. If you prefer seafood to meat, opt for the Salmon Mentai Don ($25.90++) instead, which replaces the pork with fresh salmon and tobiko.

As for drinks, there’s Genmaicha Latte (from $7++) here, which is not commonly found in most cafes since matcha or hojicha latte usually takes the spotlight. Read our Cafe Wabi Sabi review.

Address: 283 Joo Chiat Road, #01-00, Singapore 427537 Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 9:30am to 9pm, Fri-Sun 8:30am to 9pm

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Cafe Wabi Sabi is not a halal-certified eatery.

• 6. Seng House

Seng House is a family-run cafe that offers unique fusion mains. They have your usual avo toast and whatnots, but what’s interesting is their Hainanese lunch offerings.

We tried two Hainanese-inspired items: the Hainanese Pork Chop ($23.80++) and Claypot Chicken Rice ($19.80++). The former stars a juicy Hokkaido pork loin doused in a special house-made sauce that’s sweet and savoury.

Otherwise, the chicken rice is an equally delicious option that’s great for sharing. We recommend enjoying it with their house-made chilli sauce for a tangy and spicy kick. Read our Seng House feature.

Address: 214 Tanjong Katong Road, Singapore 437007 Opening hours: Daily 8am to 10:30pm

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Seng House is not a halal-certified eatery.

• 7. Supernova

Brunch cafe by day and bistro by night, Supernova offers immaculate vibes no matter what time you visit. The sister cafe to the likes of Neptune and Apollo Coffee Bar delivers on the food, coffee, and decor fronts, making for a memorable dining experience when you’re in the East.

We recommend their signature Best Fried Chicken ($22.50++), where shokupan is cooked French toast-style, then topped with fried chicken tenders, alongside a spiced honey dressing and compound garlic butter. Pair this with their filter coffee in eight different kinds, priced from $7.50++.

Read our Supernova review. Address: 266 Tanjong Katong Road, Singapore 437053 Opening hours: Sun-Wed 8am to 7pm, Thurs-Sat 8am to 10pm

Tel: 6518 9600

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Supernova is not a halal-certified cafe.

• 8. Chin Mee Chin

Enjoy breakfast in true blue Singaporean fashion at Chin Mee Chin. The heritage confectionery has its roots dating back to the 1920s and remains a household name today.

Their Kaya Toast Set ($5.90) is a must when visiting—it comes with their signature brioche buns topped with a house-made pandan kaya and butter, two soft-boiled eggs, and your pick of kopi or teh. Aside from the sets, Chin Mee Chin has a wide selection of nostalgic bakes, from Sugee Cake ($2.90) to Cream Horn ($2.80). Enjoy all of these in their open-air cafe, situated in an East Coast shophouse fashioned to look like a blast from the past.

Read our Chin Mee Chin review. Address: 204 East Coast Road, Singapore 428903 Opening hours: Daily 8am to 4pm

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Chin Mee Chin is not a halal-certified eatery.

• 9. Hello Arigato

Hello Arigato offers oh-so-cool minimalistic cafe vibes, as well as Japanese small bites in the Joo Chiat ‘hood. Here’s where you want to head for a wide array of trendy sandos, from their Gyu Sando ($28++), or the outlet-exclusive Big Fish Sando ($22++), sandwiching a halibut fish, tobiko mayo, shredded cabbage, and Japanese tartar sauce.

Other bites on the menu include fusion pasta dishes and Japanese takes on fried munchies, including the Hello Kombu Tots ($8++), where tater tots are tossed in a shio kombu salt, and an outlet-exclusive Hello Twister Fries ($10++), loaded with cheese and Japanese curry sauce. Address: 314 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore 427565 Opening hours: Tue-Fri 9am to 5pm, Sat-Sun 8am to 5pm

Tel: 8889 5657

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Hello Arigato is not a halal-certified eatery.

• 10. Breakfast Grill

Loaded sandwiches like the ones Breakfast Grill serves are really popular for their massive portions and piles of ingredients. Cheeses ($13) uses five different kinds of cheese, making for a mega cheese pull that is not only IG-worthy but also delicious.

For something more interesting, the Hot Chick ($16) won’t disappoint with its creamy scrambled eggs, jalapeno peppers, umami garlic aioli, and crushed Cheetos. The most expensive of the lot is 1-800-SURF-N-TURF ($24), featuring a house-made Wagyu beef and prawn patty.

Read our Breakfast Grill review. Address: 380 East Coast Road, Singapore 428986

Opening hours: Mon-Tue 8am to 4pm, Wed-Thurs 8am to 9pm, Fri-Sat 8am to 10pm, Sun 8am to 9pm Tel: 8612 8807

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Breakfast Grill is not a halal-certified eatery.

• 11. Hundred Acre Creamery

Heal your inner child at Hundred Acre Creamery, an adorable cafe in Tampines that adorns a Winnie The Pooh theme. On their menu, you will find a variety of ice cream flavours: Chrysanthemum Honey ($5.50) and Ispahan Sorbet ($4.50) are just a few.

The former combines the beloved childhood character’s favourite sticky-sweet syrup with chrysanthemum, while the latter will tickle your fancy if you can appreciate fruity and floral notes. But first, get their signature Coconut Pandan Mochi ($7), the perfect chewy and crispy waffles to soak up the ice cream.

There’s even a savoury option in the Truffle Cheese ($9) flavour, or the classic Original Belgian ($6). Read our Hundred Acre Creamery review.

Address: 824 Tampines Street 81, #01-24, Singapore 520824 Opening hours: Daily 12pm to 11pm

Tel: 9117 1594

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Hundred Acres Creamery is not a halal-certified eatery.

• 12. Coexist Coffee Co.

Mention Coexist Coffee Co. to a cafe aficionado and there’s a high chance one already knows the famed cafe. Located at Lifelong Learning Institute, the space is within spitting distance of Paya Lebar MRT Station.

The interior is impressive, boasting an industrial-like vibe which isn’t commonly found in Singapore. A crowd favourite is their Banger & Mash ($22++), starring Italian pork sausages, mashed potato, sauteed mushrooms, and pork jus.

Alternatively, consider the Butter Chicken Toast ($20++): sourdough with butter masala fried chicken, dill yoghurt, and purple cabbage slaw. Read our Coexist Coffee Co. feature. Address: 11 Eunos Road 8, #01-02, Lifelong Learning Institute, Singapore 408601

Opening hours: Daily 8:30am to 5:30pm

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Coexist Coffee Co. is not a halal-certified eatery.

• 13. A Beautiful Day Cafe

Step straight into a fairy tale at A Beautiful Day Cafe, a gorgeous space that exudes Victorian vibes. Try their modern Asian dishes, artfully plated and served in pretty tableware.

We especially loved their Aburi Truffle Beef Chazuke ($19.90+), which consisted of tender beef submerged in bak kut teh collagen broth. It’s a must to accompany your meal with their specialty tea mocktails. We recommend going for the Strawberry Oolong Teatail ($9.90+) which blends strawberries and raspberries with a refreshing tinge of mint.

Read our A Beautiful Day review. Address: 2 Paya Lebar Road, #01-09, PLQ Parkside Residences, Singapore 409053

Opening hours: Mon-Thurs & Sat 11am to 11pm, Fri 11am to 12am, Sun 11am to 10pm Tel: 9384 8401

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A Beautiful Day Cafe is not a halal-certified eatery.

• 14. Daily Mujo

Daily Mujo is a cosy hidden gem under an HDB block in Bedok North. Here, you can find mains at nett prices starting from just $11, which is much more affordable in comparison to what most other cafes offer. A top pick is their Laksa Hokkien Mee ($11), a dish akin to dry laksa.

Many also go for their Prawn Aglio Olio ($14) and Smoked Duck and Mash ($16), the latter featuring roasted duck, a side of mash, and lots of veggies. Check out our Daily Mujo review. Address: 84 Bedok North Street 4, #01-27, Singapore 460084

Opening hours: Tue-Sun 8:30am to 9pm

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Daily Mujo is not a halal-certified eatery.

• 15. Three’s A Crowd

Three’s A Crowd is another gelato and waffles place to add to your list. They’re known for their Churros Waffles ($8), which boast an uber-crunchy exterior that is delightfully toasty and fluffy on the inside.

And of course, the waffles are never complete without a scoop of their gelato which starts at $4.50. Popular flavours here include Roasted Pistachio, Dark Chocolate, and Speculoos. Address: 802 Tampines Avenue 4, #01-11, Singapore 520802

Opening hours: Sun-Thurs 11am to 10:30pm, Fri-Sat 11am to 11pm Tel: 6702 0700

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Three’s A Crowd is a halal-certified eatery.

• 16. Lola’s Cafe

Tampines is home to many viral cafes, and Lola’s Cafe is one of them. The popular brunch spot needs no introduction as it’s one of the most famed cafes with more than 16K followers on their Instagram page at the time of writing.

You can expect several outlet-exclusive items here, including their Shakshuka ($16++), a hearty stew starring tomato and eggs that’s paired with buttered sourdough. Alongside your meal, get their Chai Latte with Soy Milk (from $7.50++) or Iced Passionfruit Earl Grey ($6.50++). Read our Lola’s Cafe Tampines review.

Address: 4 Tampines Central 5, #01-50, Tampines Mall, Singapore 529510 Opening hours: Mon-Fri 10am to 10pm, Sat-Sun 9am to 10pm

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Lola’s Cafe is not a halal-certified eatery.

• 17. Knots Cafe and Living

Think of Knots Cafe And Living as IKEA but upgraded. Tripling up as a furniture store, plant shop, and cafe, you can enjoy mains such as French Toast ($17.25) and Truffle Eggs and Bacon Croissant ($17.25) in what feels like a tranquil outdoor garden.

Unlike typical French toasts, Knots Cafe and Living’s rendition includes meaty pieces of fried popcorn chicken for a balance of sweet and savoury. Read our Knots Cafe And Living review.

Address: 160 Paya Lebar Road, #01-07, Orion @ Paya Lebar, Singapore 409022 Opening hours: Daily 9am to 9pm

Tel: 6817 0383

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Knots Cafe is not a halal-certified eatery.

• 18. East Coast Commune

Located along East Coast Park, East Coast Commune is the perfect place to stop by after a morning cycle. If you’re here for brunch, go for their Salmon Bagel ($20), which features a sesame bagel packed with smoked salmon, horseradish, celeriac slaw, hard-boiled eggs, capers, arugula, and finished with charred lemon.

There are interesting items here too, namely Scallop Corn Carbonara ($28), which is made using sauteed sweet corn, thyme, garlic crumble, and parmesan cheese. There’s even Lemongrass Pork Banh Mi ($22), a crispy baguette loaded with pork jowl, Asian salad, lime aioli, and arugula with mustard maple dressing.

Read our East Coast Commune review. Address: 1000 East Coast Park, #01-03, Singapore 449876 Opening hours: Mon & Wed-Thurs 8am to 5pm, Sat-Sun 8am to 9pm

Tel: 8950 4142

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East Coast Commune is not a halal-certified eatery.

• 19. Ne Ne Neko

Japanese cafes always seem to be a roaring hit with the local crowd, so here’s one to add to your must-visit list: Ne Ne Neko. They have plenty of rice bowls to choose from, with the likes of Unagi Tamago Don ($19.90++) and Dashi Chazuke ($18.90++).

If you prefer noodles to rice, opt for the Cold Somen with Ebi Fry ($17.90++) instead. Pair this with a refreshing cup of Honey Hojicha ($7.90++) or Matcha Latte ($7.90++). By the way, this cafe turns into an izakaya by night!

Read our Ne Ne Neko feature. Address: 10 Paya Lebar Road, #01-K7, PLQ Plaza, Singapore 409507 Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 12pm to 11pm, Fri 12pm to 12am, Sat 11am to 12am, Sun 11am to 10pm

Tel: 8839 9014

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Ne Ne Neko is not a halal-certified eatery.

• 20. The Brewing Ground

The Brewing Ground’s prices are slightly steeper, but their portions make up for it. Make sure you visit with ample stomach space for The Brewer’s Breakfast ($26++) so you can enjoy their crispy hash browns, maple bacon, sauteed spinach and mushrooms, and eggs done to your liking.

The Crab Mayo and Signature Scrambled Eggs ($27++) spotlights their perfect, creamy scrambled eggs, and is laden with umami sauteed crabmeat and ikura. Address: 406 Joo Chiat Place, #01-24, The Yards, Singapore 428084

Opening hours: Daily 8:30am to 5pm Tel: 8313 6092

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The Brewing Ground is not a halal-certified eatery.

• 21. Neptune

The same people behind Atlas Coffeehouse and Apollo Coffee Bar bring you Neptune. If you’re unsure where to start, opt for the classic Many Berries French Toast Standard ($24.53); you can’t go wrong with their buttery and light French toast, drenched in sweet strawberry coulis and maple syrup with a hefty serving of fresh strawberries.

Otherwise, the popular Tucci’s Nerano & Mentaiko ($24.96) is worth a try, made with delicious ingredients like mentaiko zucchini thins and garlic confit oil. Address: 237 East Coast Road, Singapore 428930

Opening hours: Sun-Wed 8am to 7pm, Thurs-Sun 8am to 10pm Tel: 6970 7305

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Neptune is not a halal-certified eatery.

• 22. The Garden Slug Family Restaurant

The Garden Slug Family Restaurant is another dog-friendly cafe to add to your list. Besides the classic TGS All-Day Big Breakfast ($23.90+), we would recommend trying The Three Little Pigs ($23.90+) too.

This earthy mushroom and potato cheese melt is spruced up with some baked eggs, bratwurst, bacon and ham, and is best enjoyed with a slice of toast. Address: 55 Lorong L Telok Kurau, #01-57, Bright Centre, Singapore 425500

Opening hours: Mon-Tue, Thurs-Fri 11:30am to 9pm, Sat-Sun 9:30am to 9:30pm Tel: 8895 9059

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The Garden Slug is not a halal-certified eatery.

• 23. Refuel Cafe

Refuel Cafe is located under one of Bedok’s HDB flats, allowing Bedok residents to enjoy a hearty brunch without having to leave their neighbourhood. Get your day going with their Fuel Me Up ($16.50) or Pulled Pork Benedict ($16.80).

The former comes with a side of toast, which you can dip into a tray of baked eggs, pork meatballs, Swiss cheese and sauteed peppers, and the latter piles some savoury pulled pork and a poached egg onto a piece of toast. Address: 744 Bedok Reservoir Road, #01-3029, Singapore 470744

Opening hours: Daily 9am to 9pm Tel: 6448 0015

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Refuel Cafe is not a halal-certified eatery.

• 24. Glasshouse Creamery

We can’t have enough waffles and ice cream, and Glasshouse Creamery is one for the books for another dessert spot to check out. As the name suggests, the glasshouse-like space has floor-to-ceiling windows, which allow plenty of natural light to stream in.

A scoop of ice cream here goes for $4.90++ with a $1++ top-up for premium flavours. You can also go for their Signature Waffle ($7.90++), which is essentially soft, chewy mochi waffles.

Even better, the cafe is open till 2am on Fridays and Saturdays. Read our Glasshouse Creamery feature.

Address: 117 Tampines Street 86, #01-51, The Alps Residences, Singapore 528538 Opening hours: Sun-Thurs 11am to 11pm, Fri-Sat 11am to 2am

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Glasshouse Creamery is not a halal-certified eatery.

• 25. Flippin Good

Praises are sung about the pancakes at Flippin’ Good which are said to be super big and fluffy. Pancakes start at $7.90+ for a stack of two, but if you’re feeling peckish, go for the Flapjacks Platter ($24.90+) instead.

This comes with four pancakes, black pepper chicken sausages, turkey bacon, fried egg, avocado slices, baked beans, hashbrowns, and tater tots. Other than the original pancakes, you can get them in fun flavours including White Chocolate Chips, Blueberry Cream Cheese, Banana Raisin and more.

Read about our Flippin’ Good feature. Address: 282 Bedok Road, Bedok Shopping Complex Simpang, Singapore 469438 Opening hours: Daily 12pm to 2am

Tel: 6022 0836

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Flippin’ Good is a halal-certified eatery.

Best cafes to have brunch in the East

Whichever cafe in the East you decide to spend your weekend morning brunch at, rest assured that you’ll leave with a full stomach and a smile.

If you are looking for more cafes islandwide, check out our list of best cafes in Singapore. We also have guides to the best cafes in every Singaporean district!

Here are our guides to the best cafes in the West, best North-East cafes, and best cafes in the North. This post was brought to you by Awfully Chocolate and Acai Berries.

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