16 Best Brunch Places For Cafe Hopping, Day Drinking & All-Day Brunch in Singapore (2022)

In our humble opinion, brunch is one of those social meals that spawned from #adulting. Breakfast is too early because it is a cardinal sin to wake up at 7am on a weekend, and since lunch usually drags on till late afternoon, it’s difficult to plan a gym session or run errands later in the day. 

But that's what makes brunch sessions so enjoyable; you get to sleep in till 10am and share delectable mains with your favourite people, before dispersing to your respective schedules for the remainder of the day.

So, if you’re looking for a nice brunch place that serves up Insta-worthy plates or a boozy hotel brunch buffet, here are 15 great weekend brunch ideas to consider. 

Last updated 14 October 2022. Prices and promotions are subject to change without prior notice.

Overview: 16 Best Brunch Cafes, Restaurants, and Bars to Visit in Singapore 2022

The grandfather of all brunch places, and the one that made breakfast for dinner acceptable in Singapore, Wild Honey has been around for as long as we can remember.

You may raise an eyebrow or two at their prices, but rest assured that you’re getting your money’s worth. Here, servings are larger than usual. So, technically, you could order two mains to share if you’re visiting as a party of three or four. 

Their menu spreads (across both outlets) are remarkable, consisting of meat, fish, vegetarian, sweets, cereals, fruits, sandwiches, and dessert selections. For instance, the Tunisian comprising spicy shakshuka, chorizo, eggs, brioche bread, and salad is sure to awaken your senses (if you're still half-asleep).

For our vegetarians, their Flinder's Lane (mallawach, poached eggs, grilled asparagus) will leave you wanting more or you can opt for a classic choice like a breakfast burrito. 

What’s really impressive is that even though it’s been around for so long, Wild Honey has managed to maintain their standards, regardless of the store you visit, without skimping on portion or quality.

Common Man Coffee Roasters

The unmistakable scent of freshly-brewed coffee and the familiar clang of a busy cafe. Walking into Common Man Coffee Roasters is like stepping into a cafe in Australia or Korea.

You can expect good coffee here, but what really makes them stand out from the rest is their food menu. Common Man Coffee Roasters tries to put a lighter and healthier spin on classic brunch items, so expect dishes like sauteed kale with egg white scramble, organic eggs Benedict, crab salad and warm Asian grain bowl here. 

The best part about this brunch gourmet spread is that it's served all day. So you can walk in any time before closing to gouge down on a satiating full breakfast platter without any qualms.

The only downside is that they do not accept reservations (even for larger groups), so be prepared to queue. 

Toby’s Estate

If coffee is life and you can’t fathom starting a day without a good cuppa, then you’ll have to plan a visit to Toby’s Estate.

Just how serious are they with coffee?

Well, its bar is tended by world-ranked baristas and championship judges, and their beans are roasted on-site. Apart from your usual lattes, cappuccinos and long blacks, Toby’s Estate offers coffee aficionados the option to have their single origin coffee of the day brewed via siphon, chemex, Espro Press, Woodneck V60 dripper. How’s that for serious?

Once brewed, couple your aromatic coffee with some scrumptious all-day breakfast mains like their brekkie of champions, eggs Benedict (in Brooklyn or Rodyk style), classic avocados on toast, granola, and bircher muesli oats.

Otherwise, their hearty quinoa/rice bowls and lunch pastas or burgers should fill you up quite nicely too.

💡 Pro-tip: Taste the rainbow 🌈 with a side of rainbow fries for each burger order.

Columbus Coffee Co.

A part of Atlas Coffeehouse, Columbus Coffee Co. is centrally located along Upper Thomson Road — a short five-minute walk from the famous Thomson Roti Prata store.

While they also take coffee seriously, it’s the food that keeps people coming back for more. Here, you’ll be spoiled for choice as they offer brunch favourites like smoked salmon eggs Benedict, steak and eggs, and giant banana butterscotch pancakes, to heartier plates that include summer chicken stew, wagyu cheese burger and cereal prawn pasta. 

Following its recent re-opening, they've introduced a selection of Japanese-inspired dishes that's making our mouths water just by looking at it. For instance, the ingredients used in their unagi don consists of grilled unagi, ikura, burnt buttered corn, furikake, nori, and Japanese rice. If that doesn't sound appetising to you, we don't know what does!

Note: No walk-ins are allowed on weekends. Reservations are solely for weekdays only. 

The Populus Coffee & Food Co.

Just off the main stretch of Korean BBQ restaurants along Tanjong Pagar is where you will find The Populus Coffee & Food Co.

Their coffee beans are sourced from local roaster 2° North Coffee Co, which is known to have roasted coffee beans for barista championships and many local cafes. Here, you get to pick and choose from a list of caffeine concoctions that include black, white, mocha, Gibraltar, a selection of cold brew options and seasonal filtered coffee that changes frequently. 

Apart from coffee, they also have a wide variety of food items that range from all-day breakfasts to burgers, pasta, salads and even grain bowls, making this a great place to dine if you’ve got a picky eater in your group.

For the ultimate foodies, challenge yourself to the indulgent 'Breakfast of Champions' ($35) comprising wagyu steak, fried eggs, potato rosti, homemade baked beans, house ranch dressing, and homemade BBQ sauce. No doubt, you'll be leaving the cafe feeling stuffed to the brim.

Tiong Bahru Bakery Safari

Source: Tiong Bahru Bakery Safari

If you’re looking for a new brunch spot after your morning hike in Singapore Botanic Gardens, I've got the spot for you. Located just off Singapore Botanic Gardens and Dempsey Hill, this safari-themed Tiong Bahru Bakery embraces the outdoors to make for a unique brunch spot. 

Want something savoury? Try their fusion sandwiches like za'atar & miso eggplant sandwich or a salmon and spinach quiche. Or if you have a sweet tooth, give their lemon tart, lemon drizzle cake slice, blueberry muffin or chocolate eclair a go. For the ultimate sweet and savoury combo, their croissant variants like the almond chocolate croissant or chocolate danish will be right up your alley!

And good news, they have free parking!

💡 Pro-tip: Hungry for more? Try out their mains like 100% sourdough waffle or hot chicken salad & caramelised pumpkin at their Raffles City outlet. 

Nassim Hill Bakery Bistro Bar

Nassim Hill Bakery Bistro Bar is a bakery, bistro, cafe and bar all rolled into one.

Tucked away in Tanglin Post Office, this brunch spot serves up fresh kaya brioche Donuts made out of quality ingredients like French Elle et Vire butter. Their brioche french toast is a perfect blend of sweet and savoury if you can’t decide which to go with! 

Meanwhile, their breakfast favourites include wholemeal belgian waffles, cheddar cheese bacon waffles, buttermilk pancake stack, and more.

But in the true brunch-ing spirit, they even have a special menu once the clock strikes 10.30am. Mains to expect include Nassim Hill classic burger, fish and chips, 'GG Poulet' Spatchcock chicken, and impossible burger. These prices start from S$25.

💡 Pro-tip: Nassim Hill's happy hour lasts for 12 hours straight, daily --- starting from 9am until 9pm. 

Elixir Boutique Roasters

Good coffee and good food? Sign us up! This Melbourne-inspired cafe serves up local favourites with a twist like wagyu beef cheek rendang with butterfly pea coconut rice.

They also have vegetarian options made from Impossible meat for everyone to enjoy. Elixir Boutique Roasters is also incredibly serious about their coffee, selecting coffee beans to highlight the specific flavour profiles of the region. If good ole coffee is too boring for you, check out their coffee-infused cocktails. 

Fuel Plus+

Located at the foot of Mount Faber, this is your new fuel spot. Whether you’re carbing up on their pulled pork rosti or gobbling down the honey BBQ baby back ribs, you’re sure to find something to feast on from Fuel Plus+ menu. 

Have a sweet tooth? Check out their red velvet waffle served with fresh berries, cinnamon apples, pistachio and your choice of ice cream! Who says you can’t have dessert for brunch? 

Starter Lab Bakery

If you are a bread lover, you have to check out Starter Lab. From classic sourdough to focaccia, Starter Lab has it all. The café has its roots in Bali and opened its first overseas location here in sunny Singapore. Sticking true to their roots, they use Bali-originated starters for their bread. 

All-day breakfast options include Bella's Breakie, The OG rosemary toast with cheese pull, along with Burnt Sugar toast --- an interesting french butter brioche toast topped with arenga flamed burnt sugar.

The Neptune 

Loved Columbus Coffee Co. and Atlas Coffeehouse? We have one more brunch spot in store for you operated by the same crew. 

Located in the idyllic, gentrified but culture-filled streets of Katong, patronise Neptune cafe for some delicious brunch offerings. And of course, since Neptune is the Roman god of seas and water, it's only befitting that you put their seafood dishes to the test.

For the poke bowl lovers out there, their salmon and tuna poke bowl mixed with orange slices, miso shallot vinaigrette with a side of crispy crackers looks heavenly. Or perhaps, their tuna quinoa bowl accompanied with furikake smashed avo and topped with a crispy fried egg might be more your style.

Their Big in Japan set featuring a Grana padano scone paired with yuzu jam, honey mascarpone, and cold shrimp and salmon on the side sound delightful too.

It's best to visit them on Sundays because that's when their all-day brunch menu runs.

While you're saving space for dessert, do remember to save some coins while you're at it! Tag your final dining bill to a dining credit card --- either cashback or mileage --- to earn some rebates and lessen the blow to your wallet.

Since these brunch sessions will cost you a pretty dime, we recommend using the Citi Cash Back Mastercard. You'll earn a nice 8% cashback on your restaurant and cafe brunches.