If weekend sleep-ins are a thing of the past and your kids are up with the sun or even well before then no doubt they’ll be ready for an early feed too. Sadly not many cafés in Singapore are ready when you are but we’ve narrowed down the best early risers (before 9am) so you can start your day off with a good brekkie and coffee to get you through a busy weekend with the kids.
This is an early morning spot for those of you who are up with the birds, or the kids! For weekend daytime diners, Weekend Brunch consists of an A La Carte Menu of Continental, American and Asian breakfast staples, as well as a breakfast semi-buffet option priced at SG$28++ per person. With the semi-buffet option, diners can enjoy the spread from the Continental Breakfast Pantry, along with hot mains from the Breakfast Clipboard Menu, and two hot Asian breakfast items that switches up on every visit. Both breakfast options are offered for brunch over extended hours from 10.30am to 3pm on weekends and public holidays.
Baba Chews, 86 East Coast Road, #01-01 Katong Square, Singapore, 428788, +65 6723 2025, [email protected] www.facebook.com/babachewssg
Killiney Kopitiam has an extended menu offering a wider variety of local delicacies. Choose from Kopi O, Kopi C, soft boiled eggs, toast with peanut butter, or kaya toast, and French toast. They have locations all over the island and you’re sure to find one in your neighborhood. For a local breakfast this is the place to head to.
Killiney Kopitiam, www.killiney-kopitiam.com/menu-all/
Start your day the right way with a Starbucks breakfast. Order their breakfast set for just SG$6.90 and get a yummy choice of omelette, sandwich, or wrap plus a coffee or tea. There’s fruit cups and yogurt pots too if you need to add to it. Sit outside and enjoy people watching as you and the kids much away.
Starbucks, www.starbucks.com.sg/menu/food/mornings-made-better
Boomarang, Bistro & Bar at Robertson Quay serves all-day Aussie breakfast dishes such as corn cakes, smoked salmon brioche, the Boomarang Benedict and omelettes galore. While the Little Tackers breakfast menu and coloring pages will keep the kids happy if they’re not whizzing around on their scooters. There's also a new outlet located at Boat Quay.
Boomarang, 60 Roberton Quay, #01-15 The Quayside, Singapore 238252 +65 6738 1077, [email protected] 52 Circular Road, Singapore 049407, +65 6536 4990, [email protected], www.boomarang.com.sg
A popular café with a loyal local following, Kith now has several outlets across the island. The atmosphere is intimate, service is friendly and the food is fresh and simple with plenty of healthy, smaller options for the little ones and great coffee for you! It’s super family-friendly with a tub of toys and scooter space outside.
Kith Cafe, several locations island wide, www.kith.com.sg
The focus is on the coffee at Toby’s Estate, housed in a renovated warehouse by the Singapore River. The Café & Roastery has expert baristas on hand to make the perfect brew. There’s also a decent all day breakfast menu with many styles of eggs or sweeter options of hotcakes, French toast and muffins. Afterwards join the brigade of prams and scooters along Robertson Quay.
Toby's Estate, 8 Rodyk Street, #01-03/04, Singapore 238216, +65 6636 7629, www.tobysestate.com.sg
We loved the original Baker & Cook at Greenwood Avenue for it’s scrumptious breads, pastries, homemade granola and proximity to the Watten Estate playground and the new store open in Chip Bee Gardens is an even bigger space with a toy corner and a buzzy atmosphere on weekends. An artisan bakery, café and foodstore in one so you can enjoy a lazy brekkie and stock up for later.
Baker & Cook, several locations island wide, www.bakerandcook.biz
Come for breakfast, it’s served all day! Choose from home-made granola, salmon hash, French toast with banana and bacon, the big boy breakfast or eggs Benedict. Traditionally a hip and happening coffee spot, these guys are serving up a hot chocolate so good Willy Wonka would be proud. You may need a stroll around the neighborhood after this one!
Forty Hands Café, #01-02 Block 78 Yong Siak Street, Singapore 163078, +65 6225 8545, www.40handscoffee.com/
This boulangerie and casual café located in the quaint neighborhood of Tiong Bahru has freshly baked bread and pastries you can enjoy dining in or take-away. Many have unique Asian flavors and some say they have the best croissants in town. The popular Tiong Bahru Bakery by Gontran Cherrier also now has branches at Raffles City, Tangs and Martin Road.
Tiong Bahru Bakery, 56 Eng Hoon Street #01-70, Singapore 160056, +65 6220 3430 252 North Bridge Road, #B1-11/12 Raffles City Shopping Centre, Singapore 179103, +65 6333 4160, TANGS, 310 Orchard Road, #01-16B, Singapore 238864, +65 6735 3787 www.tiongbahrubakery.com
Hidden among lush greenery at the Bukit Timah Saddle Club, you feel miles away from the city at Riders Cafe. Enjoy mouth-wateringly delicious dishes from the minimal menu and then wander the stables to see the horses or even grab a pony ride which start nearby at 10am. There’s a small kids playground just outside as well. Be sure to book ahead on weekends.
Riders Café, 51 Fairways Drive, Singapore 286965, +65 6466 9819, [email protected], www.riderscafe.sg
The make-your-own pancakes concept is a huge draw card for the kids and both the Turf City and Sentosa Slappy Cakes outlets open at 8am on weekends making it appeal to their parents as well. Choose sweet or savory pancake fillings, slap it on the hot plate in front of you, add some tasty toppings and voila!, you have a ‘home’ made pancake. There are of course, non-pancake breakfast options too.
Slappy Cakes, 200 Turf Club Road, #01-20/21 The Grandstand, Singapore 287994, +65 6465 1814, [email protected] 26 Sentosa Gateaway, #01-29 Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore 098268, +65 6795 0779 [email protected], www.slappycakes.com.sg
For a quality breakfast and coffee, Common Man Coffee Roasters at Martin Road serve an all day breakfast with some great healthy options such as seasonal fresh fruit with a breakfast smoothie, granola and perfectly cooked poached eggs and the not so healthy but oh-so satisfying full English-style breakfast, french toast or pancakes and of course top-notch coffee.
Common Man Coffee Roasters, 22 Martin Road #01-00 Singapore 239058, +65 6836 4695 www.commonmancoffeeroasters.com
Just sneaking into the list with an opening time of 8.30am, Werner's Oven is located on the East Coast. This authentic German Bakery and Restaurant of course has many kinds of sausages as well as eggs any style or pancakes, or for the true German’s there’s the Leberkäse Brötchen, a thick slice of German meatloaf in a Kaiser roll. The bakery next door has fresh made bread & pastries.
Werner's Oven, 49 Joo Chiat Place, Singapore 427773, + 65 6442 3897, [email protected], www.wernersoven.com.sg
Penny University is an artisanal cafe born out of a love of coffee discovered in London. They source beans from local roasters, serve specialist cakes and bread freshly baked daily in the area, support and collaborate with local bakers and aim to be a haven for people of the East Coast and beyond. This place is not Halal-certified, but Muslim-owned. Sit outside and watch the morning commute as you relax with your cup of coffee with the little one.
Penny University, 402 E Coast Rd, Singapore 428997, www.instagram.com/pennyuniversity/?hl=en
The sister restaurant to The Bank is Sandbank. This is particularly family friendly, with a 15-m plunge pool that is perfect for your little ones to cool off in the afternoon sun. They have an in-house bakery, handmade pizzas for the kiddos and sumptuous meats and seafood for mom and dad. Relax with a cold drink as the kids play on the green or in the pool. Take fido along as well, they provide water bowls for the dogs. Every Saturday and Sunday they have a breakfast brunch from 8.30am to 12 noon. Adults are SG$19 and kids under 12 are SG$9.50. Enjoy bacon, sausage, eggs and delicious teas, coffees and juices.
Sandbank, 920 East Coast Parkway, #01-28/32 Parkland Green, Singapore, 449875 +65 6247 7988, www.sandbank.com.sg
Chow down on the weekend with some tasty Grub! Grub's weekend brunch menu packs a punch with its hearty eats. Order the breakfast set for the kids with the classic scrambled eggs and pork sausage, and tackle a meaty pork steak burger yourself. Brunch ends at 2pm, so get your orders in!
GRUB Singapore, 510, Ang Mo Kio Ave 1, Singapore, 569983, +65 6459 5743, [email protected], www.grub.com.sg
Enjoy the all-day dining menu with their market table offering of salads, grains and sides from Monday to Friday. On the weekend, relax with their brunch menu full of savory classics and sweet dishes. Drop by in a morning for your daily slice of home-baked cake or decadent dessert with a cup of Common Man Coffee Roasters specialty beans.
Fynn’s, 26 Beach Road #B1-21, South Beach Avenue, Singapore 189768, http://fynnsrestaurant.com/
Modeled and inspired after a 1950’s beach club, this is the perfect place to unwind after a long week and feel the sand between your toes. Saturdays are ideal for family fun. The kids can build sandcastles while you take a swim in the infinity pool and relax with a cocktail. Yes please!
Tanjong Beach Club, 120 Tanjong Beach Walk, Sentosa Island, Singapore, +65 9750 5323, www.tanjongbeachclub.com
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