Looking for the best breakfast in Singapore? Maybe you’re a tourist wanting to try the best food in town? or perhaps you’re seeking a local cafe for a quick morning feast of kaya toast and coffee, or you’re hungover at the weekend dying for a belly-filling breakfast, or hoping to indulge on healthy high protein breakfast options after the gym…whatever you desire we’ve got you covered with diverse breakfast options. Here’s 32 of the best breakfast places to start your day in Singapore.
1. PUNCH
Creative cafe PUNCH stands out for is specialty coffeema and inventive breakfast dishes. In particular, guests love the famous Earl Grey pancakes with a tea-infused triple stack alongside poached pear and white chocolate macadamia crumble, as well as the avocado toast, to name a few. Plus, it’s one of the best cafes in Singapore.
📍32 N Canal Rd, Singapore 059288
2. Marymount Bakehouse
Singapore’s Marymount Bakehouse is a hidden gem for those who love inventive breakfasts with artisanal sourdough and pastries. The casual bakery offers top-quality brunch items like Sourdough Bread Platter, Shakshuka Sourdough Flatbread, and a range of unique bakes for a lovely breakfast from 9am.
📍421 Race Course Rd, Singapore 218668
3. Dearborn Granola
Looking for a healthy breakfast in Singapore? New Bahru’s Dearborn Granola is a specialty granola cafe founded by Michelin-starred Chef Christopher Kong. It offers a small but thoughtfully-curated menu with rotating granola flavours like Lemon Pistachio, Black Sesame, and Dark Chocolate & Hazelnut, paired with the likes of coconut vanilla bean yoghurt or Greek yoghurt. Meanwhile, the granola is made in-house using premium ingredients like crunchy organic oats and Grade A maple syrup. Wonderfully, there’s a pet-friendly outdoor seating zone.
📍1 Everton Park, #01-29, Singapore 081001
4. Alani
Alani at KADA is a rooftop Mediterranean cafe and brunch spot hidden on Level 4 of the historic KADA building. It offers a tranquil escape with lush greenery, rattan furniture, and vibrant cushions. The open-air setting is complemented by an interior filled with nature light, an open kitchen, and bakery. Menu highlights include Greek Orange Cake, Lebanese Zaatar, Fermented Pumpkin Pesto with Wagyu Beef, artisanal breads, among other Mediterranean-inspired dishes.
📍5 Kadayanallur St, S069183
5. Merci Marcel
Step into one of the most popular French cafes, Merci Marcel, in a number of locations across Singapore for a delightful breakfast experience. The stylish restaurant offers a breakfast menu with a range of artisanal French dishes, including fluffy French toast, rich ravioli filled with cheese, and a selection of high-quality pastries. In fact, these are some of the most instagrammable cafes in town with wonderful brunch options. Plus, it’s a pet-friendly cafe so you can bring your dog!
📍Various Locations
6. MTR Singapore
MTR Singapore is one of the most popular places for vegetarian breakfasts and vegan breakfasts in the city. The South Indian restaurant serves authentic breakfasts like Rava Idly, a semolina cake with yoghurt and spices, as well as crispy Pudi Masala Dosa, and Bisibele Bhath. Additionally, the South Indian breakfasts are extremely cheap all under $8.
📍438 Serangoon Rd, Postal 218133
7. Jimmy Monkey
Jimmy Monkey is a delightful cafe hidden at One-North Residences and PLQ. The Singaporean favourite is known for hippy coffee, a delicious early morning breakfast from 8am, and authentic Melbourne-inspired dishes. Menu highlights include all-day breakfasts such as The Hulk, Cheesy Vegemite Toast Soldiers, Steak Sandwich, Norwegian Salmon, Mixed Berry French Toast, and much more. Plus, it’s an excellent choice to go with children because they offer a kids menu.
📍Various Locations
8. Oatberry
Looking for a healthy breakfast in Singapore? Oatberry is one of the best gluten-free restaurants in the city. The venue is a plant-based, allergy friendly granola specialty cafe serving granola, acai, waffles, bakes, and hearty coffee. There are more than 9 flavours of gluten-free granola, topped with yoghurts, milks, berries, and more. Definitely, the perfect nutritious morning snack to wake you up.
📍6 Scotts Road B1-K1 Scotts Square, Singapore 228209
9. Glasshouse
Why not take your next breakfast outing to picture-perfect levels by dining inside a glasshouse-inspired restaurant? There are two outlets of Glasshouse in Singapore each featuring a wooden furnishing, white walls, and complemented by greenery, and plenty of natural light. Each venue opens from 8am so it’s an ideal choice for breakfast or brunch. Menu highlights include Build-Your-Own, Breakfast Bagel, The Big Brunch Plate, Brulée French Toast, Grilled Cheese, to name a few. Add a refreshing coffee, juice, or hot chocolate to waken you up.
📍Various Locations
10. Nassim Hill
Nassim Hill Bakery Bistro Bar is one of the best brunch places in Singapore. In fact, it opens at 8am so all you early risers can tuck into freshly baked unique foodies like Kaya doughnuts and croissants, as well as steak and eggs, savoury pancakes and waffles, sweet brioche French toast, and much more.
📍56 Tanglin Rd, #01-03, Singapore 247964
11. Frankie & Ferns
This hidden rooftop cafe, offers panoramic views of Holland Road, alongside delightful breakfast items. Indulge on delicious plates like Frankie’s Breakfast, Fern’s Avocado Toast, innovative Roasted Short Rib Toast, Veggie Brekkie, and much more.
📍#04-03, Holland Road Shopping Centre, 211 Holland Avenue, Singapore
12. The Providore
Another exciting breakfast spot is The Providore in Singapore. There are eight outlets across the island, so just find the one near you. Menu highlights include English-style breakfasts with options such as nutritious organic muesli sourdough toast with pork sausages, grilled bacon, eggs, Spanish baked eggs, smoked salmon bagels, smashed avocado on toast, and more goodness. Definitely, a popular choice for breakfast in Singapore.
📍Various Locations
13. Tanglin Cookhouse
This lush British colonial-style restaurant is tucked away in Tanglin Mall near Orchard. Indulge on a finest selection of all-day classic mains inspired by old-world British fare. Highlights include Wild Berries Ricotta Pancakes drizzled in maple syrup, healthy numbers like vegan Granola Bowl with fruits, as well as guilt-free brunches. Definitely, you’ll wake up with one of the best breakfasts in town.
📍Tanglin Mall, 01-106 Tanglin Mall, 163 Tanglin Rd, 247933
14. The Coffee Code Singapore
This popular Malaysian Cafe is a new contender in the Singapore breakfast scene. They open from 11am and serve a range of delicious breakfasts, unique options like shrimp quesadilla, strawberry waffles, cakes, among other items, alongside in-house coffees and matcha. Our personal favourite is the Classic Big Daddy consisting of house-made sourdough ciabatta with sausage, bacon, eggs, tomatoes, mushrooms, and sides. What a masterpiece!
📍37 Neil Rd, Singapore 088822
15. Plain Meredith
Plain Meredith is the perfect breakfast place for pet owners to enjoy the best of culinary excellent in a warm setting. Dine on the breezy alfresco terrace or indoors on delicious breakfast and brunches. From Avocado Toast to Argentinian Steak and Eggs, Breakfast Platter, and more…you’ll be in your element from 9.30am every weekend. Plus, there’s a Pets Treats Bar to satisfy your doggies treat-loving-heart.
📍7 Holland Vlg Wy, #02-23/24, One, Singapore 275748
16. True Breakfast
This all-day Taiwanese breakfast has three branches in Singapore. Visitors can enjoy a range of affordable Taiwanese breakfasts tasting just like Taiwan, alongside delicious sandwiches and pancakes – for a different kind of breakfast experience. Think the likes of crowd-pleasing Taiwanese omelets from $3, thick toasts, noodle concoctions, and much more. Learn more about True Breakfast in Singapore.
📍Various Locations
17. The Populus
Another one of our favourite breakfast places in Singapore is The Populus. The folks here offer a range of fabulous brunches. These are perfect for sending your tastebuds on an adventure such as a feast of Japanese wagyu beef bowls, insta-worthy sweet dark chocolate sundae waffles, buckwheat pancakes, and much more.
📍146 Neil Rd, Singapore 088875
18. The Lowe’f Shack
This artisanal bakery and sandwich shop, is a popular place for breakfast, hidden in Springleaf Nature Park. Expect home-style meals with a variety of sandwiches on sourdough breads with the likes of triple cheese, thick breakfast burgers, hearty cups of coffee, and much more. Breakfast is from 8am to 11am so it’s perfect for all the early risers. (temporarily closed)
📍1230 Upper Thomson Rd, Springleaf Nature Park, Singapore 787129
19. Munchi Pancakes
Hidden inside hawker centres such as Lau Pau Sat, these cheap hawker-style pancakes are the perfect treat to wake you up after a night out. Starting at $1.50, tuck into the likes of Min Jiang Kueh’s with flavours like Coconut and Red Bean, or generously filled Munchi’s with Belgian Chocolate, Matcha, Strawberry Cheesecake, and much more.
📍Various Locations
20. SOD Cafe
Plan your next big breakfast at one of these cafes in two locations. Both cafes serve cheap items such as all-day brunches, eggs benny, salted caramel bananas on French toast and even the perfect bubble tea pairings. Certainly, a comfort breakfast for a morning you’re feeling blue in Singapore.
📍183 Upper Thomson Road, Longhaus, #01-05
📍51 Hougang Avenue 9, Hougang New Town, Singapore, Singapore
21. The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Another one of the most popular breakfast spots in Singapore is The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. In fact, this is a top 24/7 restaurant and they cater delicious all-day breakfasts such as Breakfast Platter, Salmon Brioche Eggs, Tuna Mayo Sandwiches, healthy fruit salads, and more. Wonderfully, it’s a cheap breakfast option in Singapore.
📍Various Locations
22. Baker’s Bench Bakery
Bread lovers can get their dough fix at this yeast-free bakery, serving delicious handcraft sourdough bakery items. There’s a unique selection of sweet and savoury items. For instance, pina colada muffins, tofu or egg stacks, banoffee Danishes, Tuscan chicken meatball flatbread, a range of sandwiches, and much more. Pair it with a coffee and your all set.
📍 6 Bukit Pasoh Rd, Singapore 089820
23. Tolido’s Espresso Nook
Kick start your day with a hearty breakfast from this Melbourne-inspired café. Think truffle scrambled eggs, savoury French toast, yummy shakshuka eggs, huge roasted eggplant pesto sandwiches…the list is endless. In fact, this is one of the best brunches in Singapore.
📍462 Crawford Ln, #01-63, Singapore 190462
24. French Fold
This fashionable crêperie offers an all-day menu starting from 8am at all their branches. The Merci Mercel Group branded cafe specialises in delicious and filling crepes with both buckwheat versions for gluten-free people, as well as regular wheat flavour galettas. Think sweet homemade salted caramel, savoury options like chorizo, organic egg sunny side up, and much more.
📍 204 Telok Ayer St, Singapore 068640
25. The Food Peeps
Another instagrammable café located in Chinatown. Expect an indulgent breakfast affair including a build-your-own brunch option. Read all about it here.
26. Earlybird
As one of our favourite pet-friendly eateries, Earlybird is the perfect place to have a bite with your dog. Indulge on pancakes, fried chicken and salted caramel hotcakes, to name a few.
📍17 Jln Pinang, Singapore 199149
27. Wild Honey
Expect magnificent all-day global breakfasts with a twist at Wild Honey. Think generous portion sizes of exotic green and fruit salads, perfect for increasing your energy. As well as plenty of naughty breakfasts like waffles, Tunisian-style spicy shakshuka with bread, egg and chorizo and grilled Rueben sandwich filled with meat and cheese, to name a few.
📍 Various Locations
28. Joji’s Diner
Delight in American all-day breakfasts at one of our favourite brunch spots. Breakfasts start at $6, but we recommend trying the scrumptious All Star Plate for $12.90, which is an OTT platter, with all the breakfast fuel you need. Other options include pancake stacks for just $8.90, chicken and waffles at $12, to name a few.
📍 534 Upper Serangoon Rd, Singapore 534549
29. Symmetry
Sink your teeth into a gigantic sandwich with nutritious fillings from avocado to eggs, and more Australian-inspired breakfasts at one of our favourite brunch places. Other highlights include the big breakfast, truffle eggs and toast, and lots of sweet options. Definitely, one of the best breakfast places in Singapore.
📍 9 Jln Kubor, #01-01, Singapore 199206
30. Good Bites
With more than 15,000 positive google reviews…you know you’ll be treated to a special feast at this place at Bishan Sports Centre. Opened at 11am each day, they serve delicious halal-certified fusion comfort dishes at an affordable prices, from burgers to pastas, creamy seafood, soups, chicken and waffles, to name a few. Plus, there’s a quirky alfresco garden to relax in. Add a refreshing milkshake if you’re hungover because it’s a sure way to boost your energy!
31. Common Man Coffee
Common Man is a well-known cafe to dive into an indulging cure-me breakfast. You’ll find lots of hearty belly-fillers for under $17 at this joint. From classic smashed avocado on sourdough, to French toast, truffle fries, salad bowls, Chipotle Chicken Sandwich and more. Plus, it’s one of our favourite coffee cafes in Singapore.
📍 Various Locations
32. Carrotsticks & Cravings
This ig-worthy cafe boast three outlets, and it opens at 7.30am during the week, so it’s the perfect place for breakfast. The restaurant focuses on Aussie far. It is known for epic all-day breakfasts and healthy offerings ideal for post-workout meals. Think the likes of hearty protein shakes, protein-fueled pancakes, acai bowls, salads, gluten-free breakfasts, and more.
📍Various Locations