Rise and shine! From a trendy neighbourhood café and bistro to a brunch option with a view, Singapore’s breakfast scene is buzzing. Some places offer an all-day breakfast menu, so you can still have a lie-in! So where are the best breakfast places in Singapore for everything from avocado smash to a full English breakfast?
Breakfast restaurants in Singapore with great quality ingredients
Wild Honey
For 15 years, this restaurant has been crafting and serving up some of the most innovative and beautiful breakfasts on the island – all day, every day. With stunning views of Orchard Road and a new location opening in Bugis in June 2024, it’s a must-visit spot for breakfast lovers – from early risers to late brunchers and everyone in between!
As Expat Living’s Gold Winner for Best Breakfasts in 2024, Wild Honey features an extensive menu of global all-day breakfasts that draw inspiration from a love of travel. Diners can expect each dish to tell a story of far-flung lands brought to life through taste, colour and texture.
The Mandarin Gallery outlet, reminiscent of a Brooklyn loft, is a long-time favourite. Dig into the ‘I Love New York’ breakfast with smoked fish, bagel and cream cheese, the signature spicy North African Tunisian shakshuka, gluten-free coconut pancakes with passion fruit syrup and mango, or the Turkish poached egg baked with garlicky yoghurt and spiced paprika oil.
Opening in June on Middle Road, Wild Honey’s new Bugis outlet is inspired by the So-Cal lifestyle of LA. The interiors reflect this eclectic and free-spirited essence, blending contemporary design with retro touches to create a warm and authentic atmosphere. With a mix of classic favourites and new flavours, you’ll find the likes of sauteed chicken livers, caramelised onions with bacon, a house-made smoked brisket with smoky barbecue sauce, and the popular ‘Chicken Chop Chop’ salad with a trio of tropical fruits. For oyster fans, there’s French Cadoret oysters air-flown from Brittany and available every Friday from 12 noon until they’re sold out.
No brunch is complete without excellent coffee, and Wild Honey’s bespoke Common Man Coffee Roasters blend (or the iced coffee cubes with milk) hits the spot perfectly. For those in the mood for a boozy breakfast or brunch, the restaurant offers free-flow Prosecco, and a fabulous daily happy hour with beautiful cocktails at both outlets. The new Bugis outlet also has an extensive wine list that we’re looking forward to trying!
Locations at Mandarin Gallery (333A Orchard, #03-01) and Bugis (200 Middle Road, #01-00)
wildhoney.com.sg
Little Farms
For the most important meal of the day, we’ve been loving Little Farms for classic breakfast dishes done right. Try their smashed avocado on toast, served with cage-free poached eggs, feta, tomatoes and dukkah on sourdough from Starter Lab. Vegan and keto options are available too, and all dishes are made with the same all-natural and wholesome ingredients available in the grocery section.
Other favourites include the lox bagel with house-cured beetroot salmon gravlax, crème fraiche, tomato, pickled onion and capers, and an array of daily-baked vegan pastries such as banana cake and blueberry and chocolate muffins.
While you plan your day, sip on a super latte (choose from golden turmeric, matcha and Thai) or go for a brunch cocktail favourite such as a Spiced Bloody Mary or Blood Orange and Guava Bellini.
You’ll find the buzzing cafés and bistros islandwide and you can even bring your furkids to their pet-friendly Valley Point and Katong Point restaurants.
Locations at Valley Point, Holland Village, Katong Point, Tanglin Mall and MyVillage at Serangoon Garden
littlefarms.com
Alley on 25 – a breakfast restaurant in Singapore with a view
Located on the 25th floor of Andaz Singapore, a luxury hotel in Kampong Glam, Alley on 25’s Lazy Breakfast is a great way to ease into the day. Available on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 12pm, guests can feast on breakfast classics and brunch staples washed down with an Aperol spritz or two from the DIY cocktail bar!
Cheese and charcuterie, matcha bircher muesli, Great Southern Pinnacle beef flank steak and potato gratin with triple cheese are all ripe for the picking, together with seafood on ice and Asian favourites such as chicken satay, dim sum and yummy dishes fresh from the wok. Alongside the impressive buffet spread, guests can enjoy freshly prepared à la carte mains, such as the chef’s signature Sarawak black pepper crab eggs benedict or a full English breakfast with a view.
The indulgent dessert spread includes the likes of 72% fair-trade “grand cru” chocolate cake, summer berries vanilla crumble and a live station featuring freshly baked molten chocolate cake and decadent dulce de leche. The Lazy Breakfast is great value for money at $62 per adult and $31 per child, plus $40 for bottomless sparkling wine, house-pour wines, beers and DIY cocktails.
Level 25, Andaz Singapore, 5 Fraser Street
6408 1288 | hyatt.com/andaz/sinaz-andaz-singapore/dining/alley-on-25
SPRMRKT Dempsey Hill
This spot offers mouth-watering all-day breakfast menus that fans of English breakfast-style fry-ups in particular should try. The SPRMRKT Breakfast Platter features two eggs cooked in any style, accompanied by bacon, tomato, sautéed mushrooms, pork sausages and warm toast. Other items to add to your must-try list are the savoury buttermilk pancakes served with maple syrup, tomatoes, streaky bacon, chorizo and a fried egg.
Want something out of the ordinary? Try the shakshuka made with hearty baked cannellini beans, sweet bell peppers, tomatoes and two poached eggs.
8 Dempsey Road, #01-15A
8129 8166 | sprmrkt.com.sg
La Veranda – breakfast restaurant in Singapore
For a chic breakfast spot in expat hangout Tanglin Mall, La Veranda is the perfect place to eat and meet. With striking green and gold décor, floor-to-ceiling bay windows, sun-drenched tables and airy interiors, the all-day dining restaurant just behind furniture store House of AnLi Interiors is a fabulous way to start the day.
Using fresh ingredients imported from Europe, the menu focuses on modern French dishes reimagined, with all-day breakfasts such as lobster and chive omelette, and organic eggs benedict and eggs royale, as well as a selection of freshly baked French pastries and breads using recipes from Lenôtre Paris.
While away the morning over a pot of fragrant Mariage Frères French tea or sip on one of La Veranda’s signature slow-pressed fresh juices. Or why not make breakfast an occasion with a Mimosa with a view?
After breakfast, head over to House of AnLi’s retail store to browse a selection of stunning décor and shop looks from the restaurant’s interior.
Unit #03-128/130, Tanglin Mall, 163 Tanglin Road
houseofanli.com/pages/la-veranda
The Whole Kitchen – gluten-free bakery in Singapore
Tuck into healthy and delicious gluten-free sandwiches and cakes, and sip on fresh smoothies and great coffee from Allpress. In addition to dining in, you can also take away all your favourite bakery products like gluten-free breads, sourdoughs and muffins.
120 Robinson Road, #01-01
thewholekitchen.com.sg
Tiong Bahru Bakery
Nothing beats kickstarting your mornings with a buttery, flaky croissant. Visit any TBB for your croissant fix!
Locations across Singapore
tiongbahrubakery.com
Great breakfast places in Singapore for an English fry-up!
The Providore – English breakfast restaurant
Calling English breakfast fans! Each of The Providore’s restaurants has its own breakfast timings; regardless of location, however, you can anticipate a filling English breakfast. It comes with poached, scrambled or fried eggs served with sautéed mushrooms, roasted tomato, grilled bacon, pork sausage and sourdough toast.
Eight outlets islandwide
theprovidore.com
Food For Thought – breakfast restaurant in Singapore
Try the Full Works at Food For Thought! Scrambled eggs, bacon, brioche, baked beans, garlic mushrooms and pork sausage all make an appearance, as well as a mesclun tomato salad. This English breakfast-style fry-up is available all day, every day. For something sweet, try the blueberry smoothie pancakes with lemon butter.
93 Stamford Road, #01-04/05
National Museum of Singapore
foodforthought.com.sg
Swee Lee Social Club for an affordable breakfast in Singapore
Open from 10am everyday, this cosy coffee, music and lifestyle joint serves up a mean plate of scrambled eggs. It’s a simple yet satisfying affair of cherry tomatoes, cheese on sourdough, and creamy scramble. You’ll also find a decent selection of fresh bakes and savoury pastries by Mother Dough, such as the turkey ham and gouda cheese croissant. If you prefer something sweet, the café does a delicious rendition of homemade waffles with ice cream, topped with mixed berries and chocolate drizzle.
Oh, and did we mention the coffee? There’s a fab selection of signature brews to keep you caffeinated, handcrafted by talented baristas. Caffeine-free options are also available!
Outlets at Clarke Quay and Star Vista
sweeleesocialclub.com
Breakfast places for the best pancakes in Singapore
McDonald’s breakfasts
At good ol’ McDs, you can look forward to affordable fluffy hotcakes served in a variety of ways, from classic hotcakes drizzled with maple syrup and butter, to hotcakes with chicken sausage, and the Breakfast Deluxe, which includes scrambled eggs, toasty muffins and chicken sausage. One easy-to-eat item you can request without meat is the breakfast wrap. It comes with scrambled eggs and hash browns – and also a hint of chill sauce!
Over 130 branches islandwide
mcdonalds.com.sg
Slappy Cakes
Instead of being served cooked pancakes here, diners get the chance to make their own! Choose your choice of batter from five options – buttermilk, whole grain, peanut butter, chocolate and pandan. Next, pick your fixings (sweet or savoury), add some toppings and you’re ready to start cooking. Not confident of your own pancake skills? Slappy’s also has its own suggested combos to choose from.
Northshore Plaza II 418 Northshore Drive, Unit #01-11
slappycakes.com.sg
Other breakfast restaurants in Singapore
Nassim Hill
This cosy and casual bistro bar offers delicious breakfasts in Singapore (and other brunch fare) from 8am to 3pm daily. If you’re feeling hungry, we recommend the steak and eggs ($24). This classic combination of grilled ribeye with two sunny-side up eggs also comes with a bread basket. In addition, there’s the cheddar cheese and bacon waffles ($20), which we’re big fans of, and brioche french toast ($18) for a sweet treat. You also don’t want to miss the array of freshly baked breads and pastries!
#01-03 Tanglin Post Office, 56 Tanglin Road
6835 1128 | nassimhill.com.sg
Café Melba
Breakfast is available all day, every day at both of Café Melba’s two outlets. The menu features quite a selection of dishes, from simple toast with butter and jam to a buttermilk pancake stack and eggs benedict. You can also try the Full Melba Breakfast!
Two outlets in Singapore
cafemelba.com.sg
Toastbox
If you’re feeling in the mood for a breakfast place with local eats, drop by Toast Box. This chain restaurant serves a range of traditional dishes for breakfast. Must-tries include the Peanut Butter Thick Toast, Traditional Toast, Laksa and also the Curry Chicken. Finally, don’t forget to pair your meal with a signature traditional Nanyang Kopi.
Multiple outlets islandwide
toastbox.com.sg
Common Man Coffee Roasters
Looking for a breakfast place with quality brekkie and top-notch coffee? Try the Stanley Road outlet of popular brunch spot Common Man Coffee Roasters. It offers old favourites in addition to new dishes exclusive to the branch. All-day breakfast is served from 7.30am to 5.30pm. Savoury options include potato and leek rosti, and cacao granola with Greek yogurt, raw honey and your choice of milk.
Multiple Outlets
6877 4855 | commonmancoffeeroasters.com
Group Therapy Coffee
At this casual café, look forward to all-day breakfast dishes such as poached eggs served on thick toast with smoked salmon, melted cheese and hollandaise sauce. There’s also a pancake stack with homemade honeycomb and fruit, pumpkin pancakes and ice cream with waffles!
181 South Bridge Road #01-05
gtcoffee.com
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