10 Home Cafes In Singapore For Korean Gateau Cakes, Traditional Kopi And More
Best home-based cafes in Singapore
To enjoy a delicious pastry while chilling in someone’s front yard, or to enjoy a nice brew by a home-based barista—that’s the kind of experience you can get at home cafes. If you’d like to experience that yourself, then keep reading, for we’ll introduce you to the best home-based cafes in Singapore you should check out.
- 1. Coffee Near Me
Set in the comfort of someone’s front yard, Coffee Near Me has a menu that changes from time to time, so we encourage you to check their Instagram page for the latest updates before heading down. Some desserts that you can expect include Canele (price TBD) and Earl Grey Madeleine (price TBD), all baked from scratch by the cafe-owner herself.
As for drinks, there are both caffeinated and non-caffeinated options, with crowd favourites such as Cafe Latte ($4.50/$5), Matcha Latte ($5/$5.50), and Hojicha Latte ($5/$5.50). Read our Coffee Near Me feature.
Address: 20 Casuarina Walk, Singapore 574078 Opening hours: Sat-Sun 9am to 3:30pm
Website
Coffee Near Me is not a halal-certified eatery.
- 2. The Sunday Bunch
The Sunday Bunch is a home cafe based out of a landed house in Fernvale, Sengkang. Bookings are limited and must be made in advance via Google Forms posted regularly on their IG page, so stay tuned if you’re interested.
The menus change each month, with past iterations featuring themes like dumplings, Taiwanese cuisine, and fresh pastries. There’s a line-up of cold brews and filter coffee from $4, and hot chocolates as well!
Check out our The Sunday Bunch coverage. Opening hours: TBD
Website
The Sunday Bunch is not a halal-certified eatery.
- 3. Coffee by Grace C
Coffee by Grace C is a home cafe set in a Tampines four-room flat, with its owner whipping up tantalising drinks for customers in need of a pick-me-up. Options here include the Hojicha Einspanner ($7), Dirty Matcha ($7), Osmanthus White ($6) and more.
You can also order their bottled brews which cost $7 each! You’ll have to check their IG page to find out when they’ll be open!
Address: 496E Tampines Avenue 9, Singapore Opening hours: TBD
Website
Coffee by Grace C is not a halal-certified eatery.
- 4. Hamamachi Coffee
Hamamachi Coffee is yet another home cafe operating out of a Tampines HDB flat. Options here include the Nutty White ($5), a blend of hazelnut, milk, and espresso; Summer Breeze ($5.50), with its tangy flavour profile; and Dirty ($5), which combines intense espresso with cold, creamy milk.
Do note that orders and collection timings are done through IG, so be sure to drop them a DM in advance! Address: 636B Tampines North Drive 2
Opening hours: TBD
Website
Hamamachi Coffee is not a halal-certified eatery.
- 5. Poof Cafe
Another popular home cafe in Singapore is Poof Cafe, which has a more elusive schedule, with its pop-ups announced every now and then on their IG page. Those interested must RSVP via a Google Form shared on the platform.
If you do manage to secure a spot, you’ll be treated to some meticulously crafted drinks, as well as Korean-inspired gateau cakes by frequent collaborator Hone Bakes.
Website
Poof Cafe is not a halal-certified eatery.
- 6. toi.kofihaus
Home-based barista toi.kofihaus has a pretty consistent schedule: its brews are available every weekend and public holiday. You can order via their website, and pick up your drinks at the owner’s HDB flat at Kim Keat Avenue.
Popular options here include the classic White ($4.50), Dirty Matcha ($4.50), Mocha ($5.50), and Honey Oat White ($5.50). There are also non-caffeinated options to try, such as the Rose Milk ($2.50) AKA sirap bandung and the Chocolate ($4.50). Address: 265A Kim Keat Avenue, Singapore 311265
Opening hours: Sat-Sun 9am to 1pm
Website
toi.kofihaus is not a halal-certified eatery.
- 7. State of Mind
Serving you espresso by the window, State of Mind can be found in a humble Yishub HDB estate. The expertly-crafted drinks here include classics such as Mocha ($5) or The Yang ($4.50): double espresso over milk.
You can also get fragrant Coconut Latte ($4.50) and Dirty Sesame Latte ($5). Fans of tea can enjoy the likes of Black Sesame Hojicha ($5.50) and Matcha (price TBD), subject to availability. Address: 935 Yishun Central 1, #02-37, Singapore 760935
Opening hours: Tue-Fri 9:30am to 2:30pm, Sat-Sun 11:30am to 2:30pm Tel: 8859 8594
Website
State of Mind is not a halal-certified eatery.
- 8. Knead Kopi
Unlike the other entries in this list, Knead Kopi sets itself apart with its decidedly old-school fare, whilst still operating out of a front yard. Traditional Kopi (from $1.80), Kaya Toast (price TBD), and Classic Brownies (price TBD) are some of the treats that they have served, but we hear that the menu changes each week, so expect to see new additions now and then!
Address: 7 Watten Rise, Singapore 287290 Opening hours: Mon-Wed, Fri 6am to 5pm, Sat 7am to 7pm
Tel: 9069 4357
Website
Knead Kopi is not a halal-certified eatery.
- 9. Baobei Coffee
Located in a Tampines neighbourhood, Baobei Coffee is a pet-friendly home cafe—yes, you can drop by with your dog. They’re currently in their soft launch phase, but their menu is already shaping up promisingly.
Options here include the Cloud Hug ($4), a rendition of the classic latte, Bed of Roses ($4.50), which combines coffee with bandung, and Spice & Everything Nice ($4.50), a fragrant pumpkin spice latte. You’ll have to DM them to find out their exact location!
Address: Tampines Street 62 Opening hours: TBD
Website
Baobei Coffee is not a halal-certified eatery.
- 10. Two Sisters’ Smoothie
Operated by two sisters out of a home in Siglap, Two Sisters’ Smoothie is where you can get Erewhon-inspired smoothies. They’ve got flavours such as Strawberry Glaze (from $5.90), which blends strawberries, blueberry, yoghurt, and strawberry jam, and The Islander (from $5.90), packed with mango, orange, yoghurt and other nutritious ingredients. Fans of acai can go for the Bananas 4 You ($6.90), where an acai and banana blend are paired with your base of choice.
Address: 5 Frankel Close, Singapore 458119 Opening hours: Sat-Sun 9:30am to 12pm, 1pm to 5pm
Tel: 9672 5936
Website
Knead Kopi is not a halal-certified eatery.
Where to find home cafes in Singapore
This was a list of the best home-based cafes in Singapore for a unique cafe experience! For the north-east cafes between Serangoon and Punggol, read our best North-East cafes guide.
For cafes across the border, read our best Johor Bahru cafes to visit guide.
Feature image adapted from @coffeenear.me, @the_sunday_bunch, @coffeebygracec
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Coffee Near Me
Image credit: @coffeenear.me Set in the comfort of someone’s front yard, Coffee Near Me has a menu that changes from time to time, so we encourage you to check their Instagram page for the latest updates before heading down. Some desserts that you can expect include Canele (quotation TBD) and Earl Grey Madeleine (rate TBD) , all baked from scratch by the cafe-owner herself. As for drinks, there are both caffeinated and non-caffeinated options, with crowd favourites such as Cafe Latte ($4.50/$5) , Matcha Latte ($5/$5.50) , and Hojicha Latte ($5/$5.50) . Read our Coffee Near Me feature . Address: 20 Casuarina Walk, Singapore 574078 Opening hours: Sat-Sun 9am to 3:30pm Website Coffee Near Me is not a halal-certified eatery. This Vibey Home Cafe Has Pistachio Matcha Latte, Earl Grey Madeleine And More In Thomson
The Sunday Bunch
Image credit: @the_sunday_bunch The Sunday Bunch is a home cafe based out of a landed house in Fernvale, Sengkang. Bookings are limited and must be made in advance via Google Forms posted regularly on their IG page , so stay tuned if you’re interested. The menus change each month, with past iterations featuring themes like dumplings, Taiwanese cuisine, and fresh pastries. There’s a line-up of cold brews and filter coffee from $4 , and hot chocolates as well! Check out our The Sunday Bunch coverage . Opening hours: TBD Website The Sunday Bunch is not a halal-certified eatery. The Sunday Bunch: Cute Home Cafe In Fernvale Where You Dine In Someone’s Front Yard
Coffee by Grace C
Image credit: @coffeebygracec Coffee by Grace C is a home cafe set in a Tampines four-room flat, with its owner whipping up tantalising drinks for customers in need of a pick-me-up. Options here include the Hojicha Einspanner ($7) , Dirty Matcha ($7) , Osmanthus White ($6) and more. You can as well order their bottled brews which cost $7 each ! You’ll have to check their IG page to find out when they’ll be open! Address: 496E Tampines Avenue 9, Singapore Opening hours: TBD Website Coffee by Grace C is not a halal-certified eatery.
Hamamachi Coffee
Image credit: @hamamachi_coffee Hamamachi Coffee is yet another home cafe operating out of a Tampines HDB flat. Options here include the Nutty White ($5) , a blend of hazelnut, milk, and espresso; Summer Breeze ($5.50) , with its tangy savour profile; and Dirty ($5) , which combines intense espresso with cold, creamy milk. Do note that orders and collection timings are done through IG , so be sure to drop them a DM in advance! Address: 636B Tampines North Drive 2 Opening hours: TBD Website Hamamachi Coffee is not a halal-certified eatery.
Poof Cafe
Another popular home cafe in Singapore is Poof Cafe , which has a more elusive schedule, with its pop-ups made public every now and then on their IG page . Those interested must RSVP via a Google Form shared on the platform. If you do manage to secure a spot, you’ll be treated to some meticulously crafted drinks, as well as Korean-inspired gateau cakes by frequent collaborator Hone Bakes . Website Poof Cafe is not a halal-certified eatery.
toi.kofihaus
Image credit: @toi.kofihaus Home-based barista toi.kofihaus has a pretty consistent schedule: its brews are available every weekend and public holiday. You can order via their website , and pick up your drinks at the owner’s HDB flat at Kim Keat Avenue. Popular options here include the classic White ($4.50) , Dirty Matcha ($4.50) , Mocha ($5.50) , and Honey Oat White ($5.50) . There are also non-caffeinated options to try, such as the Rose Milk ($2.50) AKA sirap bandung and the Chocolate ($4.50) . Address: 265A Kim Keat Avenue, Singapore 311265 Opening hours: Sat-Sun 9am to 1pm Website toi.kofihaus is not a halal-certified eatery.
State of Mind
Image credit: State of Mind Cafe Serving you espresso by the window, State of Mind can be found in a humble Yishub HDB estate. The expertly-crafted drinks here include classics such as Mocha ($5) or The Yang ($4.50) : double espresso over milk. You can also get fragrant Coconut Latte ($4.50) and Dirty Sesame Latte ($5) . Fans of tea can enjoy the likes of Black Sesame Hojicha ($5.50) and Matcha (quotation TBD) , subject to availability. Address: 935 Yishun Central 1, #02-37, Singapore 760935 Opening hours: Tue-Fri 9:30am to 2:30pm, Sat-Sun 11:30am to 2:30pm Tel: 8859 8594 Website State of Mind is not a halal-certified eatery.
Knead Kopi
Unlike the other entries in this list, Knead Kopi sets itself apart with its decidedly old-school fare, whilst still operating out of a front yard. Traditional Kopi (from $1.80) , Kaya Toast (price TBD) , and Classic Brownies (price TBD) are some of the treats that they have served, but we hear that the menu changes each week, so expect to see new additions now and then! Address: 7 Watten Rise, Singapore 287290 Opening hours: Mon-Wed, Fri 6am to 5pm, Sat 7am to 7pm Tel: 9069 4357 Website Knead Kopi is not a halal-certified eatery.
Baobei Coffee
A post shared by ACUPPA (@acuppa.app) Located in a Tampines neighbourhood, Baobei Coffee is a pet-friendly home cafe—yes, you can drop by with your dog. They’re currently in their soft launch phase, but their menu is already shaping up promisingly. Options here include the Cloud Hug ($4) , a rendition of the classic latte, Bed of Roses ($4.50) , which combines coffee with bandung, and Spice & Everything Nice ($4.50) , a fragrant pumpkin spice latte. You’ll have to DM them to find out their exact location! Address: Tampines Street 62 Opening hours: TBD Website Baobei Coffee is not a halal-certified eatery.
Two Sisters’ Smoothie
Image credit: Two Sisters’ Smoothie (2 sisters’ smoothie) Operated by two sisters out of a home in Siglap, Two Sisters’ Smoothie is where you can get Erewhon-inspired smoothies. They’ve got flavours such as Strawberry Glaze (from $5.90) , which blends strawberries, blueberry, yoghurt, and strawberry jam, and The Islander (from $5.90) , packed with mango, orange, yoghurt and other nutritious components. Fans of acai can go for the Bananas 4 You ($6.90) , where an acai and banana blend are paired with your base of choice. Address: 5 Frankel Close, Singapore 458119 Opening hours: Sat-Sun 9:30am to 12pm, 1pm to 5pm Tel: 9672 5936 Website Knead Kopi is not a halal-certified eatery.
