Where to find good brunch in Singapore for all budgets

02/07/2024

8.6 min read

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but brunch is where you combine the ease of breakfast and the savoury elements of lunch — it’s the best of both worlds! For all the brunch lovers out there, here are our top picks for brunch in Singapore.

Brunch in Singapore under $15

01 • All Day Breakfast Cafe 21 (halal)

(Photo adapted from: Confirm Good)

Talk about options! At this quaint Kampong Gelam brunch place, customers can find a range of dishes from both the East and West, be they lighter breakfast choices or heavier ones. Regardless of what you choose, know that your selection will be flavour-packed. Order their well-known Morning Delicacy, which features a side of chunky sausage and an oozy sunny side up – all on a bed of Indomie. Wash down your meal with a cooling cup of Thai Milk Tea. 🧋

📍 Address: 747 North Bridge Road, Singapore 198713
⏰ Opening hours: 9am – 9pm daily
📞 Contact: 8884 2120
🍴 Halal status: Halal
🌐 Website: linktr.ee/cafe21nbr

02 • Woodlands Sourdough (halal)

(Photo adapted from: Eatbook and Daniel Food Diary)

There’s a reason why this home-based business expanded into a brick-and-mortar bakery with a cult following – many have argued that they have the best brownies in Singapore. They also boast a wide range of decadent and moist options, including their tangy and chewy sourdough loaves. And no matter what you pick, we’re pretty sure you’ll not be disappointed.

📍 Address: 183 Upper Thomson Road, #01-03, Singapore 574332
⏰ Opening hours: Thu to Sat, 8.30am – 4pm
🍴 Halal status: Halal
🌐 Website: instagram.com/woodlandssd

03 • The Clueless Goat

(Photo adapted from: Daniel Food Diary and The August Hearts)

Contrary to the name of this brunch spot, the people behind this cafe are far from clueless about food. They serve classic brunch dishes, including Eggs Benedict with Smoked Salmon, a British Breakfast Platter, and Truffle Tater Tots. Here, you can treat yourself to generous portions and aromatic coffee – all without breaking the bank.

📍 Address: 189 Thomson Road, Goldhill Center, Singapore 307631
⏰ Opening hours: Tue to Fri, 8am – 5.30pm | Sat and Sun, 9am – 5.30pm
📞 Contact: 9297 6960
🍴 Halal status: Not halal
🌐 Website: facebook.com/thecluelessgoat

04 • THE REBEL GURL

(Photo adapted from: SETHLUI and SHOPSinSG)

Rebel by choosing an unconventional brunch option, Bánh Mì! After all, there’s no better way to start your day than fuelling up with tantalising proteins sandwiched between a crispy baguette loaf. This restaurant is critically acclaimed by many media outlets and even bagged a 4.7-star rating on Google. With a wide range of choices, there’s definitely something for everyone, even if you’re vegetarian!

📍 Address: 47 Neil Road, Singapore 088827
⏰ Opening hours: 11am – 9 pm daily
📞 Contact: 8893 6610
🍴 Halal status: Not halal
🌐 Website: linktr.ee/rebelgurl.co

05 • The Flour Department

(Photo adapted from: Eatbook and TimeOut)

The Flour Department is every bread lover’s dream. Imagine an ever-changing menu that is inspired by multiple cuisines and serves a variety of creative bakes! Our pick? It’s the Creamy Shakshuka with Toasted Butter Salt Bread. Featuring a soft, fluffy, and slightly salted bread, one mouthful of this delight takes you to heaven and back with its creamy, truffle-laced dip. 😍

💡 Important: Keep a lookout on the store’s Instagram page for menu updates

📍 Address: 5 Everton Park, #01-36, Singapore 080005
⏰ Opening hours: Wed to Fri, 11.30am – 5pm | Sat and Sun, 12.30 – 5pm
📞 Contact: 8168 0485
🍴 Halal status: Not halal
🌐 Website: instagram.com/theflourdepartmentsg

Brunch in Singapore under $20

06 • Good Bites (halal)

(Photo adapted from: WhereHalal and GilmanGirl – LiveJournal)

Can’t decide between Asian and Western? Why not both? Good Bites is a restaurant hidden in Bishan Sports Center, with an enormous selection of delectable dishes at affordable prices.

Not just that, the restaurant is open 18 hours a day, which is great news for early birds and night owls. Slurp on the popular Tom Yum Seafood Pasta, which puts the ‘yum’ in Tom Yum. Served with a huge portion of mussels, prawns, and oysters, this dish will teleport you straight to the bustling streets of Bangkok.

📍 Address: 5 Bishan Street 14, #03-01, Singapore 579783
⏰ Opening hours: 11am – 5am daily
📞 Contact: 6970 0233
🍴 Halal status: Halal
🌐 Website: goodbites.com.sg

07 • State of Affairs (halal)

(Photo adapted from: MiddleClass.SG and Daniel Food Diary)

Coffee lovers cannot afford to miss out on this humble coffee joint. It’s founded by Fahmi Zailani who won the World Gourmet Award’s Barista of the Year award in 2022, so you can imagine how good a cuppa’s gonna be. Pair it with their melty Grilled Cheese and a comforting bowl of tomato soup, and you might just be ready to conquer the world.

📍 Address: 183 Upper Thomson Road, #01-02, Singapore 574332
⏰ Opening hours: Mon to Fri, 7am – 4.30pm | Sat and Sun, 6am – 6pm
📞 Contact: 8874 4657
🍴 Halal status: Halal
🌐 Website: stateofaffairs.sg

08 • Main Street Commissary

(Photo adapted from: EatBook and Daniel Food Diary)

This minimalist brunch place is for those who want to kick back and relax. Run by a creative agency, the cafe doubles as a curatorial art space. Feast on their bountiful Breakfast of Champions, which comes packed with fragrant garlic pepper sausage, scrambled eggs, roasted mushrooms, greens, and sourdough toast. Finish your meal with a moist Earl Grey Cake, and set off to explore the marvellous artworks they’ve curated just for you.

📍 Address: 81 Rowell Road, Singapore 208014
⏰ Opening hours: 9am – 5pm daily
📞 Contact: 8133 7644
🍴 Halal status: Not halal
🌐 Website: facebook.com/mainstreetcommissary

09 • Keen’s Bagelry

(Photo adapted from: Oddle and Eatbook)

Keen’s Bagelry offers fluffy bagels that might be hard to fit into your mouth, but that’s because they’re generously stuffed. No matter your choice, the dish is guaranteed to be a culinary delight. Add on their Hokkaido Milk Scrambled Eggs with Cheese for an extra oomph! ✨

📍 Address: 12 Marina View, #02-19/20, Singapore 018961
⏰ Opening hours: Mon to Sat, 9.30am – 3.30pm
📞 Contact: 9298 1393
🍴 Halal status: Not halal
🌐 Website: supperdeck.sg

10 • The Food Peeps Coffee and Deli

(Photo adapted from: Daniel Food Diary)

With its aesthetic brunch plates and trendy retro vibes, this brunch place has been making its rounds on social media. One standout item is the Omelette Crepe. The dish comprises deliciously cooked spinach and creamy smashed avocado, encased within a thin, crepe-like omelette. These are then topped with a sprinkling of chilli powder and an earthy multigrain bread slice.

📍 Address: 34 Sago Street, #01-01, Singapore 059026
⏰ Opening hours: Mon and Tues, Thurs to Sun, 9am – 5pm
📞 Contact: 6970 8035
🍴 Halal status: Not halal
🌐 Website: thefoodpeeps.com

Brunch in Singapore above $20

11 • The Secret Garden by Zeekri (halal)

(Photo adapted from: Daniel Food Diary and TimeOut)

If you’re in the mood for a payday treat, how does a fancy French meal sound? Choose from a variety of sinful and indulgent French-inspired dishes, such as Chilli Burrata, the popular French Onion Soup, and Smoked Salmon Egg Benedict. Remember to save some space for dainty and delicious pastries to wrap up your visit.

📍 Address: 19 Baghdad Street, Singapore 199658
⏰ Opening hours: 11am – 10.30pm daily
📞 Contact: 9189 5663
🍴 Halal status: Halal
🌐 Website: tsgbyzeekri.com

12 • The Malayan Council (halal)

(Photo adapted from: The Malayan Council and World Gourmet Summit)

The tagline of this restaurant is, ‘Talk. Makan. Chill.’, and they stay true to it. From its tasty Malay cuisine to an interior tastefully adorned with gorgeous blooms, The Malayan Council is perfect for gatherings of all kinds. Try the all-time favourite Smoked Duck Lemak Chilli Padi Pasta for the perfect harmony of Malay and Western flavours. Imagine slurping up al-dente noodles drenched in a spicy, creamy sauce, and topped with a juicy, smokey, and tender duck breast cooked to perfection. 🤤

📍 Address: 10 Winstedt Rd, #01-17, Singapore 227977. See other outlets
⏰ Opening hours: 11am – 11pm daily
📞 Contact: 9009 7345
🍴 Halal status: Halal
🌐 Website: themalayancouncil.sg

13 • Mondays SG (halal)

(Photo adapted from: Daniel Food Diary)

Finally a Monday we like! Although their signature dish is Steak Your Claim, which consists of a grilled Angus striploin and sides like king oyster mushrooms, we suggest you also try the Rosti Meats Chilli Con Carne and Canelé. Mondays SG’s twist to the spicy Mexican stew comes with poached eggs, melty cheddar cheese, and minced Angus beef. The canelés are also made alcohol-free with their own special recipe. Oh, and some of their dishes are also served in a skillet. Pretty cool, huh? 🍳

📍 Address: 8 Jalan Klapa, Singapore 199320
⏰ Opening hours: Mon, Wed to Fri, 11am – 10pm | Sat and Sun, 9am – 8pm
📞 Contact: 9114 1479
🍴 Halal status: Halal
🌐 Website: mondays.sg

14 • Tolido’s Espresso Nook

(Photo adapted from: Burpple and SETHLUI)

Another popular brunch place, this affordable Melbourne-inspired cafe doesn’t disappoint. A must-have for potato lovers is their Rosti with Cheesy Sausage, where their crispy-on-the-outisde-yet-soft-on-the-inside rosti is beautifully complemented by the savoury sausage. And don’t leave the restaurant without trying their fragrant Pandan Pancakes – you’ll thank us later.

📍 Address: 462 Crawford Lane, #01-63, Singapore 190462
⏰ Opening hours: Mon and Tue, Thurs and Fri, 8am – 3pm | Sat and Sun, 8am – 5pm
📞 Contact: 6293 0382
🍴 Halal status: Not halal
🌐 Website: tolidosespressonook.oddle.me

15 • Bloom Cafe and Wine Bar

(Photo adapted from: Daniel Food Diary)

Want a break from Eggs Benedict, scrambled eggs, or toast for brunch? Bloom’s creative Asian dishes might be just what you need. Tuck into their Masala Omelette for an extra kick to the classic breakfast dish. Completed with mango salsa, this dish also comes with a side of creamy avocado, and good old-fashioned cereal pave bread. Alternatively, choose from 6 different types of sourdough pizzas, which are pillowy soft and flavourful. 🍕

📍 Address: 118 Killiney Road, #01-01, Singapore 239555
⏰ Opening hours: 8am – 9.30pm daily
📞 Contact: 6444 8130
🍴 Halal status: Not halal
🌐 Website: bloomcafe.sg

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