Coffee is a lot more than a drink and Singapore’s coffee culture has changed over the past decade. From premium Arabica brew, Instagram-worthy flat lays to all-day brunch menu, the café-hopping trail has showcased the evolution and better appreciation of coffee culture.
There are numerous cafes and speciality coffeehouses in Singapore and these are the cafes in town that we have visited and where we have consumed our fair share of coffee and desserts. Lo and behold, here is the ultimate guide to cafes and coffee shops in Orchard Road.
AMIRAL ATELIER
Amiral Atelier is a Japanese-French inspired café by Dulcet & Studio Singapore and it is managed by pastry chef, Saé Takagi. Adding a touch of classical refinement to Japanese pastries, the offering at Amiral Atelier combines classic French pastry techniques with Japanese flavours. Given its convenient location, Amiral Atelier makes for a good spot for causal catch-ups over some French-Japanese fusion pastries.
Amiral Atelier
290 Orchard Rd
#B1-25 The Paragon
Singapore 238859
Tel: +65 6338 9248
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard
ANTOINETTE
Named after the last queen of France, Antoinette is a quintessential Parisian patisserie which provides a neo-Parisian ambience to ensure one’s dining experience relaxed and absolutely memorable. This tea salon is a perennial favourite for its impressive range of classic French desserts such as Mont Blanc, Le Royale, Saint Honoré l’ Amour and Strawberry Shortcake.
Antoinette
333A Orchard Rd
#02-33/34 Mandarin Gallery
Singapore 238867
Tel: +65 6836 9527
Mon to Fri: 11am – 10pm
Sat and Sun: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset
Arteastiq Boutique Tea House is a stunning boutique tea house that provides a great respite from the incessant noise of the city. The name Arteastiq is a portmanteau of the word ‘art’ and ‘tea’ with the intention of awakening your senses through invoking one’s creative side and taste buds. This lovely tea lounge has a relaxing ambience with an extensive artisanal tea offering for all occasions.
Arteastiq Boutique Tea House
333A Orchard Rd
#04-14/15 Mandarin Gallery
Singapore 238867
Tel: +65 6235 8370
Mon to Fri: 11am – 10pm
Sat and Sun: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset
BAKER’S BREW (CAFÉ + STUDIO):
With the opening of its third outlet in Paragon, this contemporary café and baking studio is no longer a hidden gem in Sembawang. Baker’s Brew Café is dedicated to serving handcrafted bakes with loose leaf tea from the 1872 Clipper Tea Co and speciality coffee from Papa Palheta.
Baker’s Brew (Café + Studio)
290 Orchard Rd
#05-46 The Paragon
Singapore 238859
Tel: +65 6909 0669
Mon to Fri: 11am – 9pm
Sat and Sun: 10am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Orchard
COFFEESMITH
Popular Korean coffee chain, Coffeesmith, exudes a laid-back ambience with its iconic industrial-Scandinavian interior. With a wide menu offering from coffee made of Arabica beans, brunch food to draft beers, this coffee place is a great corner to people-watch at Orchard. If late night parties on weekends aren’t up your alley, fret not for Coffeesmith is open 24 hours on Fridays and Saturdays.
Coffeesmith
277 Orchard Road
#01-09/09A Orchard Gateway
Singapore 238858
Tel: +65 8399 7900
Sun to Thurs: 9am – 3am
Fri and Sat: 24 Hours
Nearest Station: Somerset
D’GOOD CAFÉ
This 65-seat café houses a London Tube concept and an English Garden concept. Besides speciality coffee, wholesome meals, fresh bakes, D’Good Café offers speciality tea too. A house brand tea, DGC Tea, was launched at this café with an extensive range. Whether it is single origin tea leaves or tea blends, DGC Tea focuses on good grade tea at affordable prices.
D’Good Café
391 Orchard Road
#B1-56 Takashimaya S.C. Ngee Ann City
Singapore 238872
Tel: +65 6694 1411
Mon to Sun: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard
Photo Credit: Dal.Komm Coffee Singapore
DAL.KOMM COFFEE
Fans of Korean drama series, Descendants Of The Sun (DOTS) and Goblin: The Lonely and Great God, should be very familiar with this café. This coffee chain originates from Korea and is widely known to appear in Korean drama series.
Using the world’s best coffee beans, which are Arabica beans, Dal.komm specialises in coffee made with a proprietary selection of four blends, K1 to K3, each with its own distinct aroma, flavour and intensity. Coffee lovers can enjoy premium blend coffee at this cosy and stylish café.
Dal.Komm Coffee
176 Orchard Road
#01-01/02 TO 06 AND #01-102/103 The Centrepoint
Singapore 238843
Mon to Sun: 9.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset
Well-known for its Instagram-worthy Shibuya toasts, Dazzling Café needs little introduction. Situated in the hip downtown of Singapore, this whimsical restaurant-café offers a wide range of Asian-Western cuisine and creative desserts such as the famed Honey Toasts.
Dazzling Café
277 Orchard Road
#01-12-15 Orchard Gateway
Singapore 238858
Tel: +65 6385 3639
Sun to Thurs: 11.30am – 10pm
Fri and Sat: 11.30am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Somerset
DEAN & DELUCA
Originating from New York, Dean & DeLuca’s flagship outlet at Orchard Central is more than just a cafe offering gourmet food and a wide range of pastries and coffee, complete with an upscale grocery shop that houses a curated selection of speciality food and ingredients for home cooking.
We absolutely enjoyed their Rainbow Cake (S$8.50) which uses six different fruit extract—strawberry, orange, lemon, green apple, blueberry and grape to give it its vibrant colours.
Dean & DeLuca
181 Orchard Road
#01-09/10/15 Orchard Central
Tel: +65 6509 7708
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset
Greyhound Café is the first acclaimed Fashion Café in Bangkok. The interior design revolves around an Industrial Modern Minimal Style which reflects the sophisticated identity of the brand. This café is the place to visit for a stylish ambience and its extensive variety of Thai-fusion dishes will have you coming back for more.
Greyhound Café
290 Orchard Rd
#01-25/25A The Paragon
Singapore 238859
Tel: +65 6235 4078
Mon to Sun: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard
Hoshino Coffee is known for its hand-dripped speciality coffee with premium Arabica roasted beans and soufflé pancakes. Decked in European décor and miniature chandeliers, this café-restaurant offers Japanese-Western fusion food at pocket-friendly prices. This is a delightful café that provides a calming ambience for family and friends to lounge.
Hoshino Coffee
2 Orchard Turn
#B3-25/26 ION Orchard
Singapore 238801
Tel: +65 6509 8638
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 10pm
Sat: 11am – 10.30am
Sun: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard
PLAIN VANILLA COMPANY (IN GOOD COMPANY)
Housed within the IN GOOD COMPANY Concept Store at ION, Plain Vanilla Bakery offers aromatic organic coffee and tea and their signature cupcakes. Besides cakes and pastries, patrons can pick from the daily selection of fresh salads, savoury tarts and grilled sandwiches made with their house-baked bread.
In Good Company
2 Orchard Turn
#B1-06 ION Orchard
Singapore 238801
Tel: +65 6509 4786
Mon to Sun: 10.30am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Orchard
JOE & DOUGH
Homegrown chain, Joe & Dough, is known for their high-ceilinged lounge cafes which rivals the likes of Starbucks. From sourcing the best Arabica beans to roasting the coffee beans locally, this popular coffee chain ensures that every step of the coffee process results in a perfect cuppa.
Joe & Dough
277 Orchard Road
#01-10 Orchard Gateway
Singapore 238858
Tel: +65 6702 4656
Mon to Sun: 9am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Somerset
Tucked away on the quieter and less busy area of Somerset, Kith Café is a place where diners can enjoy good coffee and chow down on Aussie-style mains such as the Fish & Chips (S$23) and Carbonara (S$19). But if you prefer more traditional brunch offerings, opt for the Better Than Benny (S$18) or the Poached Eggs & Avocado (S$16).
Kith Café Winsland House II
163 Penang Road
#01-01 Winsland House II
Singapore 238463
Tel: +65 6235 0582
Mon to Sun: 7.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset
KOTOBUKI COFFEE
Kotobuki Coffee is one of the finest concepts from Kotobuki Japanese Restaurant, which has been around for more than 35 years. This Japanese retro-style coffee shop was curated by infusing Japanese-Western casual dining and Café house. Specialized in Kyoto-style cold drip and syphon coffee, this lovely cafe also serves a selection of western-influenced Japanese cuisine.
Kotobuki Coffee
435 Orchard Road
#01-18c Wisma Atria
Singapore 2338877
Tel: +65 6734 7767
Mon to Sun: 11.30am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Orchard
M&S CAFÉ
Located near the Food Hall of Marks & Spencer at Wheelock Place, this 60-seater café offers classic British food such as Fish & Chips (S$14.90) and Eggs Royale (S$15.90), as well as breakfast items and afternoon tea.
To fuel up for a long day, diners and revel in Italian pasta dishes or share a wood-fired pizza with a friend.
M&S Café
501 Orchard Road
#01-K2 Wheelock Place
Singapore 238880
Tel: +65 6235 2471
Sun to Thurs: 10am – 10pm
Fri and Sat: 10am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Orchard
MEET & MELT
Famous for their molten Lava Toasts (S$12.90 – S$14.90), Meet & Melt spends numerous hours creating innovative desserts such as Thai Milk Tea and Curry Lava Toast Ice cream (S$14.90) and Mentaiko Toasts (S$14.90) to keep the crowd coming back for more. If you enjoy delicious desserts with unique flavours, drop by Meet & Melt to discover more.
Meet & Melt
2 Orchard Link
#02-33/34 SCAPE*
Singapore 237978
Tel: +65 8742 1688
Mon to Sun: 12pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somserset
MON BIJOU
Mon Bijou is a modern French bistro at Claymore Connect (formerly Orchard Hotel Shopping Arcade) that serves French pastries and desserts. This open-concept bistro features an all-day dining menu and a “Grab-and-Go” take-away counter. From Wagyu Beef Cheese Burger (S$26) to Brioche French Toast (S$14), diners can expect luxe offerings at affordable prices.
Mon Bijou
442 Orchard Road
Singapore 238879
Tel: +65 6739 6738
Mon to Sun: 10am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Orchard
Based on the idea to pursue “natural flavour of food”, Café & Meal MUJI uses seasonal ingredients with simple cooking techniques to produce healthy gourmet that is suitable for all ages. If you’re in the vicinity of Paragon, drop by and be rejuvenated in this cosy café for a well-deserved break before shopping for more.
Café & Meal MUJI
290 Orchard Road
#04-36 Orchard Paragon
Singapore 238859
Tel: +65 6735 0123
Mon to Sun: 10am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Orchard
O’COFFEE CLUB
Established in Holland Village in 1991, O’Coffee Club is a homegrown coffee house and restaurant chain which offers gourmet coffee and comfort food such as pasta, all-day breakfast and sandwiches.
Be sure to save room for their iconic Muddy Mud Pie—a decadent creation of Cappuccino and chocolate ice cream on cookies and cream base flooded with chocolate sauce.
#03-09 Paragon Shopping Centre
290 Orchard Road, Singapore 238859
Tel: +65 6733 3595
Daily: 9am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard
“Bingsu” is a popular Korean-style dessert and a signature item at O’ma Spoon. Importing major ingredients directly from Korea, this contemporary Korean dessert café is dedicated to providing authentic flavour and at the same time merging local flavour to meet the local needs.
Even if you’re not a fan of bingsu, you can also try O’ma Spoon’s humble variety of Oven-Baked Honey Bread (S$8.90 – S$14.90) and Oven-Baked Toasts (S$8.90 – S$9.90).
O’ma Spoon
313 Orchard Road
#04-20/32 313@somerset
Singapore 238895
Tel: +65 6333 0995
Mon to Thurs: 11.15am – 10.45pm
Fri and Sat: 11.15am – 11.30pm
Sun: 11.15am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Somerset
Specialty coffee house, Oriole Coffee + Bar, is the perfect brunch spot to get your coffee fix. Diners can relish in this indoor and al fresco café with an all-day-breakfast menu and in-house Raven blend coffee with prominent notes of chocolate and fruits.
Oriole Coffee + Bar
96 Somerset Road
#01-01 Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Orchard
Singapore 238163
Tel: +65 6238 8348
Sun to Thurs: 8am – 11pm
Fri and Sat: 8am – 12am
Nearest Station: Somerset
P.S CAFÉ
Over the years, this charming homegrown cafe gained a substantial following for its savoury cafe classics such as the famous truffle shoestring fries (S$15) and luscious cakes. PS.Cafe is the place for lazy afternoon teas, romantic dates and friendly celebrations amidst the detailed classy interiors and relaxed ambience.
P.S Café
290 Orchard Rd
#03-41/44 The Paragon
Singapore 238859
Tel: +65 9297 7008
Mon to Sun: 9.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard
Hailing all the way from Osaka, Pablo Cheese Tart is exceptionally popular for their crumbly baked cheese tart with flavours such as the original Freshly Baked Cheese Tart, Matcha Cheese Tart with Shiratama & Azuki and Chocolate Cheese Tart which comes with rich chocolate bits. If you prefer cheese tarts with a lighter taste profile, give Pablo’s a try.
Pablo Cheese Tart Singapore
435 Orchard Road
#01-02/03 Wisma Atria
Singapore 2338877
Tel: +65 6835 9269
Mon to Sun: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard
PARIS BAGUETTE
This French-inspired café chain is the top Korean bakery that receives much attention for its freshly baked bread, confectioneries and a wide selection of brunch items. And we absolutely love this popular Korean café chain’s pudding – Original Royal Pudding (S$4) and Strawberry and Caramel Pudding (S$4.50)
Paris Baguette
435 Orchard Road
#02-02 Wisma Atria
Singapore 2338877
Tel: +65 6836 3010
Mon to Sun: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard
Photo Credit: Patties & Wiches
PATTIES & WICHES
Patties & Wiches is a cafe started by the people behind Ginza Kuroson. Located right outside Ginza Kuroson’s Ngee Ann City outlet, this café serves premium burgers with an American taste and Japanese touch. This café is a space that provides a soothing and mellow atmosphere where shoppers can pop by to rest and enjoy quality food.
Patties & Wiches
391Orchard Road
#03-10A Takashimaya S.C Ngee Ann City
Singapore 238872
Tel: +65 6268 7237
Mon to Sun: 9.30am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Orchard
PAUL BAKERY
Paul Bakery has opened in Singapore with much fanfare, and it’s not difficult to understand why the French patisserie is packed with customers all the time. Famous for its bread and desserts, Paul Bakery is a wonderful place for friends to catch up over afternoon tea and have a chance to savour a taste of Europe.
PAUL Bakery
391Orchard Road
#03-16/16A/17 Takashimaya S.C Ngee Ann City
Singapore 238872
Tel: +65 6836 5932
Mon to Thurs: 9.30am – 9.30pm
Fri: 9.30am – 10.30pm
Sat: 9am – 10.30pm
Sun: 9am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Orchard
Photo Credit: Picnic Urban Food Park
PICNIC URBAN FOOD PARK
With 10 different stalls offering a variety of cuisines from Japanese Butadon, Korean-Mexican tacos, Swiss Rosti, to American-style smash burgers by Omakase Burger, diners will be spoilt for choices. This multi-cuisine dining restaurant combines the buzz and vibrancy of a food truck park with a mesmeric ‘outdoor’ park experience. Delicious food with an Instagram-worthy garden themed indoor eatery—what more can we ask for?
Picnic Urban Food Park
435 Orchard Road
#03-15 to 23 & #03-41 to 49 Wisma Atria
Singapore 2338877
Tel: +65 6734 8352
Mon to Sun: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard
PRIVÉ
Conveniently located right outside Wheelock Place, Privé is an al fresco all-day dining and drinks restaurant in the heart of vibrant Orchard road. Serving up delectable food from breakfast to supper, it’s a great spot to people-watch over Happy Hour drinks, cocktails and good food.
Privé
501 Orchard Road
#01-K1 Wheelock Place
Singapore 238880
Tel: +65 6776 0777
Mon to Fri: 9am – 1am
Sat and Sun: 8am – 1am
Nearest Station: Orchard
THE MARMALADE PANTRY
Known to be a great hangout spot for afternoon tea over exquisite cakes and weekend brunches, The Marmalade Pantry is a homegrown bistro that has been in business for around 18 years.
Besides the Sticky Date And Toffee Pudding (S$14) that we love, look out for their Lavender Sugee Cupcake (S$5) and Chocolate Banana Banoffee Pie (S$10).
The Marmalade Pantry
2 Orchard Turn
#03-22 ION Orchard
Singapore 238801
Tel: +65 6734 2700
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard
THE PROVIDORE
Here at The Providore, you will find that great coffee and gorgeous food go well together. Using fresh seasonal ingredients and food staples from their own product range, this contemporary café offers an all-day dining as well as a selection of craft beers, wines, and cocktails. This makes an ideal pit stop in between shopping or a nice catch-up with the girlfriends over some pastries and coffee.
The Providore
333A Orchard Road
#02-05 Mandarin Gallery
Singapore 238897
Tel: +65 6732 1565
Mon to Sun: 9am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Somerset
TIONG BAHRU BAKERY
Tiong Bahru Bakery is opened in collaboration with celebrity baker, Gontran Cherrier. With a wide selection of freshly baked premium quality pastries and bread, this innovative bakery has won rave reviews over the years for its creative Asian flavours and ingredients such as curry, pandan, pineapple and tamarind skin infused in the pastries.
Tiong Bahru Bakery
310 Orchard Road
#L1-16B TANGS Orchard
Singapore 238864
Tel: +65 6735 3787
Mon to Sun: 8am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard
TWG TEA SALON & BOUTIQUE
TWG Tea Salon & Boutique is a home-grown brand that has won over the taste buds of many tea and dessert lovers. Serving celebrated sweet and savoury tea-infused cuisine throughout the day, this charming boutique allows diners to relax and soak up the lovely ambience.
TWG Tea Salon & Boutique
2 Orchard Turn
#02-20/21 ION Orchard
Singapore 238801
Tel: +65 6735 1837
Mon to Sun: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard
WATANABE COFFEE
Watanabe Coffee serves aromatic hot coffee carefully syphoned from Brazilian Cerrado beans and high-quality Uji Matcha from Kyoto. The menu offers a myriad selection of dishes from breakfast, all-day dining to drinks and desserts. The café even has complimentary Wi-Fi and power points for shoppers to rest their tired feet and charge up.
Watanabe Coffee
350 Orchard Road
#01-00 Isetan Scotts
Singapore 238869
Tel: +65 6235 0608
Sun to Thurs: 8.30am – 10pm
Fri and Sat: 8.30am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Orchard
For more recommendations, read our Ultimate Orchard Road Food Guide featuring 118 dining places in town
I would like to add Detox Cafe(https://www.facebook.com/detoxcafesg) in this list. They are located at #01-15, Orchard Gateway, 277 Orchard Road, 238858. They have pretty good grilled salads along with Smoothies and Acai bowls.