Tue to Fri: 11am to 9pm
Sat/Sun: 9am to 9pm
Sat/Sun/PH: 10am to 11pm
Cake Set at S$10 Nett (Includes choice of cake + drink except Shakes & Ice Blended). Valid on Weekdays 3pm to 5pm except PH. For dine-in only.
etto @Handy Road (Formerly Blackbird Bistro & Bar)
Located conveniently beside The Cathay but away from the busy malls, etto is a quiet bistro bar that serves European cuisines, daily DIY lunch bowls & one of the most affordable Afternoon Tea Sets in Town. etto also provides free WiFi (do ask for the password) and magazines, making it an ideal place to pass time while waiting for the movie to start or to rest your feet while waiting for the wife to finish shopping.
August 17, 2018
WRITER'S PICKAffordable Afternoon Tea/ Cafe to Escape The Crowd
OPEN TILL LATE
Open until 1am on Fri & Sat
Thu: 11.30am to 11.30pm
Fri: 11.30am to 1am
Sat: 10am to 1am
Sun: 10am to 9pm
Mon: Closed
Tea Set at S$14++ (Includes choice of any 4 savories &/or desserts + cappuccino/latte/long black/artisan tea). Top-up S$1++ for flavoured coffee/iced tea/tea latte. Valid Daily 3pm to 5.30pm.
WRITER'S PICKCafe for Free WiFi
Mon: Closed
Sun: 9am to 3pm
PH: Closed
Rocky Master @Jun Xin Building
For All Day Breakfast, Sandwiches, Burgers, Pizzas, Pastas, Quesadilla, Baked Rice, Asian Delights and Drinks.
July 1, 2017
Fri/Sat: 7.30am to 10.30pm
20% off Pasta/Quesadilla/Deli-Bites/Cakes & Pastries. Valid Sun to Thu, 4pm to 8pm.
Tea Time Set: Any pastry + Choice of Coffee/Set from S$8 Nett. Valid 2pm to 6pm.
Saute @Bugis Cube
For Wholesome Vegetarian Food, Drinks and Desserts with a modern twist. You Can look forward To Dishes Like Orh Luak, Nasi Briyani and Pizza. Vegan Options Also Available.
December 18, 2016
Join Koipy (Uses the same login as free WiFi) to earn points with each purchase. S$1 = 1 point. Accumulated points can be used to redeem selected food items.
Cafe La Reina @Plaza Singapura
For Multi-Cuisine Mains, Desserts, Cakes and Bicerin Coffee.
April 21, 2017
[1] All Day Meal and Drink Set at S$12.80 Nett. Includes Choice of Main + Ice Lemon Tea.
[2] Afternoon Tea Set: Choice of Cake + Tea (S$10.80 Nett) or Choice of Cake + Americano/Latte/Cappuccino/Mocha (S$12.80 Nett). Valid Mon to Fri only.
1933 by Toast Box @Capitol Piazza
For upscale ambience without the bothersome price tag! Plus good old Toast Box coffee that you know so well.
December 1, 2018
WRITER'S PICKCafe for Weekend Coffee in Town
Sat: 10am to 8pm
Sun: 11am to 8pm
Enjoy 20% off for cashless payment via DBS/POSB cards or PayLah.
Sat/Sun/PH: 10am to 11pm
[1] S$19+ Set Lunch. Includes any Classic Main + Iced or Hot Coffee/Tea. Valid Mon to Fri 12pm to 4pm.
The Cathedral Cafe @St Andrew’s Cathedral
For Both Local and Ang Moh Coffee, Tea, Cakes and Pies. You Are Welcomed To Use Their Space Even If You Do Not Make Any Purchase.
October 27, 2017
PH: Closed
My Art Space @Istana Park
Orchard Road is one of the busiest parts in Singapore, even on a weekday. Luckily, if you want to temporarily escape the crowds and noise, there are still some places where you can seek refuge at. My personal favourites are L’éclair by Sarah Michelle, etto (previously Blackbird Bistro & Bar) and My Art Space, where Art Jamming meets Affordable Dining In The Park. Pool View Included!
February 9, 2017
WRITER'S PICKCafe To Escape The Crowd
Tue/Thu/Fri: 9.30am to 10pm
Sat/Sun: 10am to 7pm
Wed: Closed
[1] Daily Set Lunch at S$15+. Includes Spicy Wings Pomodoro pasta + Brownie + Cold Darjeeling Tea. Valid in 2017, Daily 12pm to 3pm for dine in/takeaway.
[2] V-Day Special at S$58+ per couple. Terms and conditions apply. Valid on 14 February 2017 only. Reservation and Prepayment are required.
Hang Out Cafe ▼ The Assembly Ground ▼ Asanoya Boulangerie ▼ Cocoa Colony ▼ etto ▼ OTC Cafe ▼ Lowercase Cafe ▼ Rocky Master ▼ Baker & Cook ▼ Saute ▼ Toast Box ▼ Cafe La Reina ▼ 1933 by Toast Box ▼ Bettr Barista ▼ Xin Wang Hong Kong Cafe ▼ Oriole Coffee + Bar ▼ The Cathedral Cafe ▼ My Art Space ▼ Vatos Urban Tacos ▼
Hang Out Cafe @NAFA
For Pastas, Burgers, Western Food and Drinks.
80 Bencoolen Street, NAFA Campus 1 #01-15, S189655
Bencoolen, Bras Basah, Rochor, Bugis, Dhoby Ghaut, Jalan Besar, City Hall, Little India
Mon: Closed
Tue to Fri: 11am to 9pm
Sat/Sun: 9am to 9pm
Free WiFi, Free Iced Water, Charging Points, PokeStop (Lim Hak Tai Gallery)
Nett Price (Cash/Nets/Credit Card)
— April 30, 2017
The Assembly Ground @The Cathay
For Typical Café Fare and Yummy Iced Coffee.
2 Handy Road, The Cathay #01-21, S229233
Bencoolen, Dhoby Ghaut, Bras Basah, Rochor
Mon to Fri: 11am to 10pm; Sat/Sun: 10am to 10pm
Free WiFi (Not very strong), Free Iced Water, PokeStop (Cathay Cinema)
Prices Subjected to GST (Cash/Nets/Credit Card)
— August 18, 2016
Asanoya Boulangerie @Queen Street
For Fresh Breads, Pastries And Drinks.
15 Queen Street #01-03, S188537
Bencoolen, Bras Basah, Bugis, City Hall, Rochor, Esplanade
Daily: 8am to 8pm
Free WiFi (Valid for 30mins only. Get a new WiFi code from their staff after every 30mins), Charging Points, Free Iced Water, In-house Toilet, PokeStop (Grace Church)
Nett Prices (Cash/Nets/Credit Card)
— December 4, 2016
Cocoa Colony @The Cathay
For Yummy Hot Cocoa.
2 Handy Road, The Cathay #01-08, S229233
Dhoby Ghaut, Bencoolen, Bras Basah, Rochor
Mon to Fri: 9am to 10pm
Sat/Sun/PH: 10am to 11pm
Free WiFi, Charging Points, Free Iced Water, PokeStop (Cathay Cinema)
Nett Prices (Cash/Nets/Credit Card)
Promotion
Cake Set at S$10 Nett (Includes choice of cake + drink except Shakes & Ice Blended). Valid on Weekdays 3pm to 5pm except PH. For dine-in only.
— October 18, 2016
etto @Handy Road (Formerly Blackbird Bistro & Bar)
Located conveniently beside The Cathay but away from the busy malls, etto is a quiet bistro bar that serves European cuisines, daily DIY lunch bowls & one of the most affordable Afternoon Tea Sets in Town. etto also provides free WiFi (do ask for the password) and magazines, making it an ideal place to pass time while waiting for the movie to start or to rest your feet while waiting for the wife to finish shopping.
WRITER'S PICKAffordable Afternoon Tea/ Cafe to Escape The Crowd
OPEN TILL LATE
Open until 1am on Fri & Sat
6 Handy Road, The Luxe #01-01, S229234
Dhoby Ghaut, Bencoolen, Bras Basah, Rochor
Tue/Wed: 11.30am to 10.30pm
Thu: 11.30am to 11.30pm
Fri: 11.30am to 1am
Sat: 10am to 1am
Sun: 10am to 9pm
Mon: Closed
Free WiFi, Free Iced Water, In-house Toilet, Late Night Opening
Prices Subjected to Service Charge and GST (Cash/Nets/Credit Card)
Promotion
Tea Set at S$14++ (Includes choice of any 4 savories &/or desserts + cappuccino/latte/long black/artisan tea). Top-up S$1++ for flavoured coffee/iced tea/tea latte. Valid Daily 3pm to 5.30pm.
— August 17, 2018
OTC Cafe @National Library Building
For Typical Café Fare.
WRITER'S PICKCafe for Free WiFi
100 Victoria Street, National Library Building #03-01, S188064
Bugis, Bras Basah, Bencoolen, Esplanade, City Hall
Tue to Sun: 11am to 9pm
Mon: Closed
Free WiFi, Free Iced Water, PokeStop (National Library Building)
Nett Prices (Cash/Nets-Min. S$50)
— September 9, 2016
Lowercase Cafe @LASALLE
For Simple Café Food and Delicious Avocado Milkshake.
1 McNally St, LASALLE Blk D #01-01, S187940
Rochor, Jalan Besar, Little India, Bencoolen, Bugis, Bras Basah
Mon to Sat: 8.30am to 9pm
Sun: 9am to 3pm
PH: Closed
Free WiFi, Charging Points, Free Iced Water, PokeGym (Fang’s Field)
Nett Prices (Cash/Nets/Credit Card)
— August 19, 2017
Rocky Master @Jun Xin Building
For All Day Breakfast, Sandwiches, Burgers, Pizzas, Pastas, Quesadilla, Baked Rice, Asian Delights and Drinks.
402 North Bridge Road, Jun Xin Building #01-00, S188722
Esplanade, City Hall, Bras Basah, Bugis, Bencoolen
Sun to Thu: 7.30am to 9.30pm
Fri/Sat: 7.30am to 10.30pm
Free WiFi, Charging Points (Only 1 available), In-house Toilet
Nett Prices (Cash/Nets/Credit Card)
Promotion
20% off Pasta/Quesadilla/Deli-Bites/Cakes & Pastries. Valid Sun to Thu, 4pm to 8pm.
— July 1, 2017
Baker & Cook @Intercontinental Hotel
For Sandwiches, Cakes, Tarts and Drinks.
80 Middle Road, Intercontinental Hotel #01-72A, S188966
Bugis, Bras Basah, Bencoolen, Esplanade, City Hall, Rochor, Jalan Besar
Daily: 9am to 7pm
Free WiFi, Charging Point (Only 1), Free Iced Water
Nett Price (Cash/Nets/Credit Card)
Promotion
Tea Time Set: Any pastry + Choice of Coffee/Set from S$8 Nett. Valid 2pm to 6pm.
— December 22, 2016
Saute @Bugis Cube
For Wholesome Vegetarian Food, Drinks and Desserts with a modern twist. You Can look forward To Dishes Like Orh Luak, Nasi Briyani and Pizza. Vegan Options Also Available.
470 North Bridge Road, Bugis Cube #02-08, S188735
Bugis, Esplanade, Bras Basah, Bencoolen, City Hall, Rochor, Jalan Besar
Daily: 11am to 9pm (LO 8.15pm)
Free WiFi (One time Registration & OTP Required, May require regular login), PokeStop (Love Housing Wall Mural)
Nett Prices (Cash/Nets Only)
Promotion
Join Koipy (Uses the same login as free WiFi) to earn points with each purchase. S$1 = 1 point. Accumulated points can be used to redeem selected food items.
— December 18, 2016
Toast Box @Plaza Singapura
For Toasts and Local Delights.
68 Orchard Road, Plaza Singapura #01-23, S238839
Dhoby Ghaut, Bencoolen, Bras Basah, Somerset, Little India
Daily: 8am to 10pm
Free WiFi (By Mall, "CapitaLand")
Nett Prices (Cash/Nets/Credit Card)
— June 16, 2017
Cafe La Reina @Plaza Singapura
For Multi-Cuisine Mains, Desserts, Cakes and Bicerin Coffee.
68 Orchard Road, Plaza Singapura #05-20, S238839
Dhoby Ghaut, Bencoolen, Somerset, Bras Basah
Daily: 11am to 10pm
Free WiFi, Charging Points
Nett Prices (Cash/Nets)
Promotion
[1] All Day Meal and Drink Set at S$12.80 Nett. Includes Choice of Main + Ice Lemon Tea.
[2] Afternoon Tea Set: Choice of Cake + Tea (S$10.80 Nett) or Choice of Cake + Americano/Latte/Cappuccino/Mocha (S$12.80 Nett). Valid Mon to Fri only.
— April 21, 2017
1933 by Toast Box @Capitol Piazza
For upscale ambience without the bothersome price tag! Plus good old Toast Box coffee that you know so well.
WRITER'S PICKCafe for Weekend Coffee in Town
15 Stamford Road, Capitol Piazza (Galleria Section) #01-83, S178906
City Hall, Bras Basah, Esplanade, Bencoolen, Clarke Quay
Daily: 11am to 7pm
Free WiFi (Provided by Capitol Piazza)
Nett Prices (Cash/Nets/Credit Card)
— December 1, 2018
DBS X Bettr Barista @Plaza Singapura
For Nice Coffee and Drinks In A Bank!
68 Orchard Road, Plaza Singapura #B1-25, S238839
Dhoby Ghaut, Bencoolen, Somerset, Bras Basah
Mon to Fri: 9am to 8pm
Sat: 10am to 8pm
Sun: 11am to 8pm
Free WiFi (WiFi@DBS Plaza)
Nett Prices (Cash/Nets/Credit Card)
Promotion
Enjoy 20% off for cashless payment via DBS/POSB cards or PayLah.
— July 27, 2017
Xin Wang Hong Kong Cafe @Plaza Singapura
For Hong Kong Style Food and Drinks.
68 Orchard Road, Plaza Singapura #06-08/09/10, S238839
Dhoby Ghaut, Bencoolen, Somerset, Bras Basah
Mon to Fri/PH Eve: 11am to 11pm
Sat/Sun/PH: 10am to 11pm
Free WiFi
Prices Subjected to Service Charge and GST (Cash/Nets/Credit Card)
— April 28, 2019
Oriole Coffee + Bar @Capitol Piazza
For Awesome Fish Tacos and Coffee.
13 Stamford Road, Capitol Piazza Neue #02-20/21, S178905
City Hall, Bras Basah, Esplanade, Bencoolen, Clarke Quay
Daily: 11.30am to 9.30pm
Free WiFi (Not very strong at corridor seating area), Free Iced Water, PokeStop (Capitol Fountain)
Prices Subjected to GST (Cash/Nets/Credit Card)
Promotion
[1] S$19+ Set Lunch. Includes any Classic Main + Iced or Hot Coffee/Tea. Valid Mon to Fri 12pm to 4pm.
— June 4, 2017
The Cathedral Cafe @St Andrew’s Cathedral
For Both Local and Ang Moh Coffee, Tea, Cakes and Pies. You Are Welcomed To Use Their Space Even If You Do Not Make Any Purchase.
11 St Andrew's Road, St Andrew's Cathedral, S178959
City Hall, Bras Basah, Esplanade, Bencoolen, Clarke Quay
Daily: 9am to 5pm
PH: Closed
Free WiFi, Free Iced Water, PokeStop (Cathedral New Sanctuary)
Nett Prices (Cash Only)
— October 27, 2017
My Art Space @Istana Park
Orchard Road is one of the busiest parts in Singapore, even on a weekday. Luckily, if you want to temporarily escape the crowds and noise, there are still some places where you can seek refuge at. My personal favourites are L’éclair by Sarah Michelle, etto (previously Blackbird Bistro & Bar) and My Art Space, where Art Jamming meets Affordable Dining In The Park. Pool View Included!
WRITER'S PICKCafe To Escape The Crowd
31 Orchard Road, Istana Park, S238888
Dhoby Ghaut, Somerset, Somerset, Bencoolen, Bras Basah, Fort Canning
Mon: 9.30am to 5pm
Tue/Thu/Fri: 9.30am to 10pm
Sat/Sun: 10am to 7pm
Wed: Closed
Free WiFi, In-house Toilet, PokeStop (Istana Park)
Prices Subjected to 5% Service Charge (Cash/Nets/Credit Card)
Promotion
[1] Daily Set Lunch at S$15+. Includes Spicy Wings Pomodoro pasta + Brownie + Cold Darjeeling Tea. Valid in 2017, Daily 12pm to 3pm for dine in/takeaway.
[2] V-Day Special at S$58+ per couple. Terms and conditions apply. Valid on 14 February 2017 only. Reservation and Prepayment are required.
— February 9, 2017
Vatos Urban Tacos @South Beach
For Korean-Mexican Tacos and Gorgeous Margaritas.
36 Beach Road, South Beach, S189766
Esplanade, City Hall, Bugis, Bras Basah, Promenade, Bencoolen
Sun to Thu: 12pm to 11pm; Fri/Sat: 12pm to 12am
Free WiFi, Free Iced Water
Prices Subjected to Service Charge and GST (Cash/Nets/Credit Card)
— May 1, 2016