Looking for cafes serving coffee near you? The good news is that there are plenty of cafes in Singapore that open early for your essential hit of lunch, brunch and caffeine right from the get-go!
It’s 8am and you’ve been up for two hours which already feels like half a day is gone. After completing three jigsaw puzzles, building a cubbyhouse out of cardboard boxes and applying band-aids on tiny humans after a failed attempt to surf down the staircase, it’s time for coffee, space and sanity. Well, we’ve found exactly that at these cafes that open early in Singapore! So if you have early risers, or need a place to recharge with an early breakfast, or kid friendly brunch, you’ll want to hotfoot over to the Singapore cafes that serve the best babyccinos and yummiest coffee near you (extra shot, please!) – all before or by 9am!
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Cafes that open early in Singapore
1. State of Affairs
If you happen to be in the Upper Thomson area at 6am on weekends or 7am on weekdays, you’ll be able to get a hearty meal at State of Affairs to start your day! You can tuck into breakfast bagels, sandwiches, and even pasta if you’re feeling more than just a little peckish. The little ones can get the kid’s meal that comes with beef bolognese and a babyccino – hot milk that has been frothed up with pressurised steam. Even if you’re not able to get there in the morning, they have islandwide delivery as early as 8am so you won’t miss out on the breakfast experience.
Where: State of Affairs, 183 Upper Thomson Road, Longhaus 01-02, Singapore 574332
Opening hours: Mon – Fri 7am – 4.30pm, Sat – Sun 6am – 6pm
2. Toby’s Estate
Robertson Quay, you spoil us – not only do you have the best kid-friendly eateries, but loads of them are early openers too! Toby’s Estate is another one to have on your list in this neck of the woods. Run by a team of world ranked baristas and championship judges, you know your morning cuppa will be good. If you’ve time in the afternoon, they also run monthly tasting sessions, for free! Enjoy your coffee (we know you will!) with those favourite riverside views and let the kids scoot away.
Where: Toby’s Estate, 8 Rodyk Street, Singapore 238216
Opening hours: Mon – Fri 7am – 3pm, Sat – Sun 7.30am – 5pm
3. Average Service
Not that their service is average but they are all about making average times, intentional. Which means taking the mundane out of early breakfasts and replacing it with good coffee, good food, and good times. Their breakfast sets from $9.90 and comes with a choice of coffee or matcha! Local breakfast gets an upgrade with their in-house kaya truffle butter on sourdough. We still love their Average Chilli Eggs, just egg and sourdough toast, and a fiery kick to get the mornings going.
Where: Average Service, 315 Jln Besar, Singapore 208973
Opening hours: Sun – Thu 8.30am – 10pm, Fri -Sat 8.30am – 12am
4. Nylon Coffee Roasters
Right next to Maritime House on Cantonment Road, Nylon Coffee Roasters brews up the real deal, using beans from exotic farms around the world. And guess what? You don’t have to twiddle your thumbs waiting for Nylon Coffee Roasters to open. Just stroll in and get ready for some seriously unique coffee roasts you won’t find anywhere else. Enjoy!
Where: Nylon Coffee Roasters, 4 Everton Park #01-40, Singapore 080004
Opening hours: Mon, Wed – Fri 8.30am – 4.30pm, Sat – Sun 9am – 4.30pm. Closed on Mon.
5. Boomarang
Enjoy authentic Aussie cuisine by the Singapore River by hitting up Boomarang! This charming cafe and bistro bar has a kids menu so even the little ones get to enjoy the grub from Down Under. If 6am is too early to be all sunshine and joy, the place also serves up some breakfast cocktails to perk you up and get crackin’ with the day. Oy oy oy indeed!
Where: Boomarang, The Quayside, 60 Robertson Quay, #01-15, Singapore 238252
Opening hours: Daily 6am-3am
6. Carrotsticks & Cravings Cafe
In need of a health kick early doors? Carrotsticks & Cravings is our go-to cafe that opens early for a needed revive. The breakfast menu is packed with goodies, from Smashed Avo on Sourdough to Pancakes the Right Way. Little ones in tow? Check out the fab kids’ menu!
Where: Carrotsticks & Cravings Cafe, outlets at Rodyk Street and Stanley Street
Opening hours: Daily 7.30am-5pm at Robertson Quay. Daily 8am-5pm at Stanley Street
7. Sarnies
This great coffee and breakfast joint was right across the road from our old office digs, so we’re well versed in its healthy, but tasty breakfast menu! If you’re feeling especially weary, sup a bulletproof coffee and then fill up on a hearty bacon and egg sarnie or acai breakfast bowl.
Where: Sarnies, 136 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 068601.
Opening hours: Daily 7.30am- 5.30pm
8. Group Therapy
Nestled among a plethora of international and local schools, Group Therapy Coffee is the perfect pit stop for a post-school-run cuppa or two. The breakfast menu is spot-on with classic dishes including smoked salmon eggs on toast, a full English and wonderfully fluffy pancakes. It’s popular, so pitch up early to bag your spot. The Katong cafe opens early from 9am on the weekends.
Where: Group Therapy Coffee, Cross Street Exchange, 181 South Bridge Road, #01-05, Singapore 058743
Opening hours: Mon – Sat 8am – 6pm, Sun 8am – 5pm
9. Brawn & Brains
Feeling hangry and tired at the same time? Well, you’re in luck! Brawn & Brains is the spot to power up your muscles and give those grey cells a boost. Besides serving up the most sip-tastic coffees for your morning pick-me-up, they’ve got some seriously hearty grub to kickstart your day. Picture feathery-light and buttery bakes, fresh farm-to-table salads, and if you’re in the mood for something cozy, their pancakes will make you flip every time you swing by. Psst.. they are also the ones behind the Coach Cafe at Keong Saik road!
Where: Brawn & Brains , 16 Hamilton Road #01-06
Opening hours: Mon, Fri, Sat 9.30am – 6.30pm, Tues, Thurs, Sun 9.30am – 5.30pm
10. Choupinette
This quaint French-inspired cafe is situated on Bukit Timah Road, alongside other dining spots such as My Little Spanish Place. Apart from its freshly baked bread, its eggs benedict is just too good to pass up. We also think no one can resist their divine desserts; it doesn’t matter if we’re having it first thing in the morning!
Where: Choupinette, 607 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 269708
Opening hours: Mon – Sat 8.30am – 10.30pm, Sun 8.30am – 5pm
11. Bee’s Knees at the Garage
Kid-friendly? Check. Pet-friendly? Check. Bee’s Knees at The Garage is where you can gather the fam – both two- and four-legged varieties – and spend a laidback morning with an all-day breakfast amidst the greenery of Singapore Botanic Gardens. Prefer to have a picnic? It also provides basket supplies; just grab and go.
Where: Bee’s Knees at the Garage, 50 Cluny Park Road, Level 1, Singapore 257488.
Opening hours: Daily 8am-10pm
12. Nassim Hill Bakery
A stone’s throw from Tanglin Mall and Singapore Botanic Gardens, this cool cafe that opens early is a bakery and bistro all rolled into one. Expect scrumptious offerings including spicy eggs Benedict, cheddar cheese bacon waffles and a detox salad for those of us who ate too many waffles on our previous visit.
Where: Nassim Hill Bakery, Tanglin Post Office Building, 56 Tanglin Road, #01-03, Singapore 247964.
Opening hours: Tue – Sun 8am – 10pm. Closed Mon
13. Carpenter and Cook
Combine fresh bread and vintage furniture, and you get this artisan cafe located at Bukit Timah. Carpenter and Cook sell fresh homemade baked goods, sweet surprises, and mains alongside carefully curated furniture that you can purchase for your home. A top bakery where you can buy fresh bread with shopping perks AND this cafe opens early in the morning… woohoo!
Where: Carpenter and Cook, 19 Lorong Kilat, #01-06, Singapore 598120
Opening hours: Daily 8am-6pm
14. Wild Honey
Pancakes at any time of the day? Yes, that’s possible at Wild Honey! Its classic buttermilk stacks are to die for. Not a fan of flappy jacks? Fret not; the food menu has something for carnivores, herbivores (both vegetarian and vegan), and pescatarians. Plus, coffee from Common Man Coffee Roasters will go well with anything that you do. You’ll definitely be less grumpy in the morning after coming here!
Where: Wild Honey, #03-01/02 Mandarin Gallery, 333A Orchard Rd, Singapore 238897
Opening hours: Sun -Thu 9am – 9.30pm, Fri – Sat 9am – 10.30pm
15. The Book Cafe
Persuade the kiddos to keep busy with some comic books for a while, and you might even get the chance to hang out with a good story yourself at The Book Cafe. There’s a huge range of reads to browse while your early morning feast is being served. Our fave menu picks are the hearty omelettes or French toast with maple syrup – try not to drop them on your book!
Where: The Book Cafe, Seng Kee Building, 20 Martin Road, #01-02, Singapore 239070
Opening hours: Mon 8.30am – 5.30pm, Tue – Sun 8.39am – 9.30pm
16. Wildseed Cafe
This hidden gem is the perfect early morning cafe spot post-school run in the week. Or, come the weekend, bring the whole fam and have Wildseed as your end goal after an early stroll along the Southern Ridges. Be sure to check out the equally lovely sister cafe over at Seletar too!
Where: Wildseed Cafe, Alkaff Mansion, 10 Telok Blangah Green, Singapore 109178 and The Summerhouse, 3 Park Lane, Seletar Aerospace Drive, Singapore 798387.
Opening hours: Daily 8am
17. Atlas Coffeehouse
With specialty craft coffee, this posh cafe gives you the caffeine fix you need (and deserve!). It serves up the most heavenly brunches, and we especially dig the wurst rosti and gentlemen’s relish. With a hearty brekkie under your belt, you can take on the surrounding parks or even hit the nearby Singapore Botanic Gardens – kiddos invited too!
Where: Atlas Coffeehouse, 6 Duke’s Road, Singapore 268886.
Opening hours: Tue – Sun, 8am-7pm. Closed Mon
18. Jimmy Monkey
As the first Singapore cafe to use the renowned Slayer espresso machine (the top dog in the coffee stakes), you know the coffee is going to be good at Jimmy Monkey. Add some super-cute latte art, early opening, and locations in both East and West, and you’ve got your morning coffee fix sorted! Here’s what went down at our last visit.
Where: Jimmy Monkey, One-North Residences, 9 One-North Gateway, #01-51, Singapore 138643 and Park Place Residences at PLQ, 2 Paya Lebar Rd, #01-10, Singapore 409053
Opening hours: Daily 8am
19. Penny University
This Muslim-owned specialty coffeehouse ranks as one of our favourite restaurants for many reasons. Penny University serves one of the best cuppas we’ve ever tasted, though its food menu is not too shabby either. Grab a breakfast set that comes with coffee or juice, and settle down for a morning of total indulgence.
Where: Penny University, 17 Jalan Klapa, Singapore 199329 and 1 Engku Aman Rd, Wisma Geylang #01-06, Singapore 409923
Opening hours: Daily at Jalan Klapa from 8am-5pm and opens at Wisma Geylang from 8am-6pm on weekends
Cafes that open early with branches around Singapore
20. Baker & Cook
If you love soft, pillowy sourdough toast for breakfast then one of the Baker & Cook outlets should be your new go-to for an early morning cafe spot. Opening times vary between locations, but the cafe that opens early is the one at Hillcrest Road – it opens at 7am so props for that!
Where: Baker & Cook, various locations in Singapore. Please refer to the website for location details.
Opening hours: Varies by location, the Hillcrest Road outlet opens the earliest at 7am, while the others are open by 7.30am or 8am.
21. Hello Arigato
This is the place for early morning breakfast Sandos, think hearty meat or runny eggs tucked between slices of toast. It’s not just sandwich, it’s Japanese comfort food! Now, they even serve Shokubuns for breakfast, stuffed with tornado dashi eggs, and housemade sauces slathered over your favourite protein. Pair it with specialty coffee for a great start to the day.
Where: Hello Arigato, multiple locations around Singapore. Please refer to the website for location details.
Opening hours: Tiong Bahru outlet opens at 8am, while the other outlets open at 9am
22. Plain Vanilla Bakery
Alongside coffee, sometimes we also need a sweet pick-me-up to kickstart those grey cells in the morning. The good news is, Plain Vanilla Bakery has plenty of treats for you. You can indulge in cream-licious cupcakes and an array of other freshly baked goodies at this hotspot. And if you’ve had a rough night on baby duty, we believe a good refuel is well-deserved!
Where: Plain Vanilla Bakery, 1D Yong Siak St, Cluny Court, 134 Telok Ayer St, ION Orchard, 167 Neil Road, and 199 East Coast Road
Opening hours: All outlets, except ION Orchard, opens daily 7.30am
23. Dutch Colony Coffee Co.
This cafe hotspot offers the best bean-to-cup experience where each cup has its own unique personality. You’ll also be delighted to know that Dutch Colony Coffee Co. sources its coffee beans exclusively from select plantations worldwide, and fair and sustainable practices. What’s even better, this cafe chain also operates as a roastery, earning it bonus points in our books! Judging by the sounds and aromas of it, we believe this hotspot deserves multiple early morning visits because you never know what magic your next cuppa will bring.
Where: Dutch Colony Coffee Co., multiple locations around Singapore. Please refer to the website for location details.
Opening hours: Opens at 8am for Fusionopolis One, UE Square mall, Frankel Avenue, New Tech Park, and Our Tampines Hub
24. Tiong Bahru Bakery
A cool ‘hood deserves a cool cafe, and we’ve long been fans of the fresh bakes and wonderful coffees at the Eng Hoon branch of Tiong Bahru Bakery. You can’t go wrong with a perfectly crisp croissant, we say. There are now various locations across the island, and the majority (Funan is the exception) are open by 8am. Winning!
Where: Tiong Bahru Bakery, multiple locations around Singapore. Please refer to the website for location details.
Opening hours: Varies by location; Tiong Bahru outlet (temporarily closed) opens at 7.30am on weekdays
25. Common Man Coffee Roasters
Common Man is a little bit more of an upmarket offering in terms of food quality, but never fear – you’ll fit right in with standard mummy attire of flip flops and food-stained tees. This place is one of our fave places ever for early breakfast in Singapore. All that top nosh is matched with delish coffee, and extra points for everything being organic. We sincerely believe it does some of the best pancakes in Singapore! Also: if you love coffee, we recommend ordering the Espresso Blend for your at-home machines.
Where: Common Man Coffee Roasters, multiple locations around Singapore. Please refer to the website for location details.
Opening hours: Varies by location; Martin Road, Stanley Street, Joo Chiat Road, Alexandra Road and Sentosa outlets open at 7:30am
26. Craftsmen Speciality Coffee
Head to a Craftsmen Coffee near you for an outstanding brunch menu, fabulous coffee (and some really rather good teas) and one of the best babyccinos around. Plus, they come with a side order of marshmallows. Happy kids = happy parents! The pulled pork burrito is especially yummy – it’s big enough to share with the kids, so ask for extra plates. Opening times vary, but the Mohamed Sultan Road outlet opens at 7.30am!
Where: Craftsmen Speciality Coffee, multiple locations around Singapore. Please refer to the website for location details.
Opening hours: Varies by location; Greenwood Avenue, Clarke Quay Central and Mohamed Sultan outlets open at 7am. The other outlets open by 7.30am or 8am.
27. Da Paola Gastronomia
For a little slice of Italy first thing, head on down to one of the Da Paola Gastronomia outlets dotted across Singapore. As well as great coffee, there’s also the naughtiest of baked goods if only a sugar fix will do post 5am wake up. We can recommend the Cinnamon Sugar Crodo to do the trick!
Where: Da Paola Gastronomia, multiple locations around Singapore. Please refer to the website for location details.
Opening hours: Varies by location; the Bukit Timah outlet opens at 7.30am
28. PS.Cafe
Looking for a pitstop after hitting East Coast Park? You’re in luck at PS.Cafe, which opens its beautiful doors at 8am every day. We’re in love with the Rustic Mushrooms On Toast, complete with a soft poached egg. Find yourself in Dempsey? Hit the green oasis at PS.Cafe Harding Road, which opens at 8am too!
Where: PS.Cafe, multiple locations around Singapore. Please refer to the website for location details.
Opening hours: Varies by location; East Coast Park, Harding Road and Great World open daily from 8am
29. Kith
In the early-opening stakes, Kith and its various locations is always a winner. Head to Spottiswoode branch with your tribe from 7am, or Millenia Walk for an 7.30am open. Oh, by the way, the Ascott Orchard branch flings its doors open at 6.30am! The early bird might not catch any worms, but it’s sure to catch a decent coffee and great breakfast!
Where: Kith, multiple locations around Singapore. Please refer to the website for location details.
Opening hours: Varies by location, Orchard Ascott opens at 6.30am, Spottiswoode opens at 7am, Millenia Walk opens at 7.30am
30. Canopy
We love HortPark, but always struggle to find a cafe that is open early nearby. That’s until we spotted Canopy, located right in the park. Not only does it open at 9am on weekends, but it is picture-postcard perfect when it comes to setting and serves the best breakfasts.
Where: Canopy, multiple locations around Singapore. Please refer to the website for location details.
Opening hours: Varies by location, HortPark and Jurong Lake Gardens outlets opens from 9am on the weekends
So go forth and enjoy an early morning coffee at these Singapore cafes – you deserve it, parents!
