Locals in the know like to eat at Katong Square because it has varied and interesting F&B options, is relatively quiet and has convenient parking facilities. Enticing offerings of restaurants and cafes in Katong Square range from local kopi and craft beer to Taiwanese porridge and Peranakan pulled pork burger.

Katong Square

The site of the old Joo Chiat Police Station, which was formerly occupied by Katong Village, was re-developed into Katong Square a few years ago. The development includes Holiday Inn Express and Hotel Indigo and a 2 storey mall.



Unlike busy malls, Katong Square mall has a serene atmosphere. It is a good place for a unhurried meal or to savour coffee or tea tea nice and slow.
Have a look at The Ordinary Patrons’ list of places to drink and eat at Katong Square to find one that may fit your budget and palate.
Baba Chews

Baba Chews is the all day dining restaurant of Hotel Indigo at Katong Square. The usual hotel dining items are available but it also serves Peranakan food.
Baba Chews is also a bar and a coffee house featuring blends by Common Man Coffee Roasters. See our post Baba Chews Katong Square.

They revamped their menu recently. Besides Peranakan favourites, Smashed Avocado with Crumpets, Nasi Lemak, Belgian Waffles with Berries and more are on the menu.


Baba Chews Bar and Eatery
86 East Coast Road
#01-01 Katong Square
Singapore 428788

Starbucks

A new Starbucks outlet has just opened in one of the conserved old buildings in Katong Square. It is rather spacious and is an ideal place for a good cup of artisan coffee far from the maddening crowd.

Starbucks Katong Square
86 East Coast Road #01-02 Conservation Building Katong Square Singapore 428788
Viva Loca (Closed)


Viva Loca is a restaurant & bar where you can have brunch with the family, enjoy a set lunch with colleagues or have a roaring good time during their extended happy hour.
see Viva Loca – new restaurant & bar in Katong Square


Viva Loca Restaurant & Bar
#01-15/16 Katong Square
88 East Coast Road, Singapore 423371
Tel: +65 9106 0971
Killiney Kopitam


Killiney Kopitam is where you can get local kopi and kaya toast. There is also a tempting array of simple one dish meals – like laksa, mee rebus, white bee hoon and fish & chips.


Killiney Kopitiam
88 East Coast Road
#01-11 Katong Square
Singapore 423371
Shin Minori

Casual Japanese restaurant with all you can eat Japanese buffet. Read our post Shin Minori Katong – new Japanese A La Carte Buffet Restaurant.

新稔り Shin Minori Katong
88 East Coast Road
#02-08 Katong Square
Singapore 423371

Tel: +65 6386 7337
Camellia Tea Bar

Camellia Tea Bar boutique tea shop specialising in Wuyi rock oolong. It is a nice spot to stop by for a cup of calming premium Chinese tea.
CAMELLIA茗岩 Tea bar
#01-08 Katong Square, 86 East Coast Road, Singapore 428788

Katong Square
88 East Coast Road
Singapore 423371
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