Katong has a wide variety of restaurants that reflect Singapore’s diverse culture. Recently, many specialty coffee shops, ice cream parlors, and bakery cafes have opened up in the area. Thanks to the new Thomson-East Coast Line MRT stations, most of these cafes are easily accessible by foot from Marine Parade or Marine Terrace stations. This TOP cafes in Katong guide highlights some of the coolest cafes in Katong, including a few hidden gems. Whether you’re looking for a good cup of coffee, a decadent brunch or a delicious meal, this guide has something for you.
Cafes in Katong – East Coast Road
Katong is said to be named after a species of sea turtle that is now extinct. Originally a seafront settlement populated by the Peranakan community, Katong became a melting pot of cultures with a blend of architecture and culinary influences. Today, it is a vibrant food hub, offering a variety of Peranakan, Malay, Chinese, Eurasian and international flavours – from traditional kuehs and laksa to chocolate cake and fusion pasta creation. In the stretch of East Coast Road from Odeon Katong (at the Eam Kiam Place junction) to the Telok Kurau Road-East Coast Road junction, there are enough cafes to fill a small shopping mall.
The TOP Cafes in Katong – East Coast Road is a list of cafes in the area which The Ordinary Patrons (TOP) have visited over a period of time. There are cafes that opened early for breakfast, cafes for local coffee or espresso as well as spots for brunch, lunch or dinner. Most of the cafes are within a leisurely stroll away from Marine Parade MRT Station (TE26) or Marine Terrace MRT Station (TE27).
Breakfast Grill
Breakfast Grill is a charming breakfast & brunch cafe that offers a delightful experience for coffee and sandwich lovers. Located near The Snooze Hotel close to the Telok Kurau Road-East Coast Road junction, the cosy cafe has clean and minimalist ambiance.
Sammies take center stage. There are classic fillings like grilled cheeses and innovative combinations such as dorito crusted tofu and five spices deep fried chicken. The cafe also offers a selection of typical brunch dishes – including pasta, shakshouka and the it item, avocado on toast. Read more.
Breakfast Grill
380 East Coast Road, Singapore 428986
Opening Hours: 8 am to 9.30 pm
Closed for dinner service on Mon & Tue
The Neptune
The Neptune located at the junction of East Coast Road and Lorong Stangee is one of the most popular cafes in Katong. Its connection to Atlas Coffeehouse and Columbus Coffee Company gave it all the street cred it needs.
The Neptune has separate menus for the day and the evening. It offers classic cafe fare as well as Japanese inspired dishes such as scone with yuzu jam, mentaiko tagliatelle and seafood somen. Read more.
Neptune
237 East Coast Road, Singapore 428930
Tel: +65 69707305
Opening Hours:
Tue – Sat: 9 am – 10 pm
Sun: 8 am – 7 pm
Closed on Monday
Brawn & Brains Coffee
At the popular Brawn & Brains Cafe, you can get good coffee and pastries as well as a variety of healthy eats like grain bowls and flatbread. Read more.
Brawn & Brains Coffee
218 East Coast Road
Singapore 428916
Opening Hours:
Tue – Fri : 8 am – 6 pm
Sat, Sun & P.H : 8.30 am – 6 pm
Closed on Mondays
Chin Mee Chin Confectionery
Chin Mee Chin Confectionery along East Coast Road is an iconic Hainanese coffeeshop that has been serving up kaya toast and coffee and other treats since the 1940s.
Affectionately known as CMC by Katong residents, Chin Mee Chin is now helmed by executive chef and new co-owner Maxine Ngooi, who also runs Tigerlily Patisserie. She has kept the old favourites – kaya toast and traditionally Eurasian confections such as Sugee Cake and Cream Horns – on the menu. She has also introduced contemporary offerings such as peanut butter and chocolate tart and laksa bun. Read more.
Chin Mee Chin Confectionery
204 East Coast Road, Singapore 428903
Opening Hours:
Tuesday – Sunday: 8 am – 4 pm
Closed on Monday
Plain Vanilla
Plain Vanilla East Coast stands out as an interesting cafe in a competitive market. It opens early, from 7 am, and has an unusual alfresco lounge area that extends into the back alley, a children’s playpen and a pet-friendly area.
The Plain Vanilla cafe in Katong has essentially a brunch menu – offering granolas, eggs, toasts and pastas. Read more.
Plain Vanilla East Coast
199 East Coast Road
Singapore 428902
Tel: +65 9642 8100
Opening Hours: 7.30 am to 7 pm
Merci Marcel
Merci Marcel, the French style cafe, has opened a new outlet in Katong. Housed in a Peranakan hotel, it boast a floor-to-ceiling bar and has a relaxed atmosphere.
It has long opening hours and has a menu for breakfast, dinner and everything in between. Read more.
Merci Marcel East Coast
171 East Coast Road, Singapore 428877
Tel: +65 6015 0906
Opening Hours:
Sun & Mon: 8 am – 11 pm
Tue – Sat: 8 am – 12 midnight
Awfully Chocolate Bakery & Cafe
Famed for its All Chocolate cake, Awfully Chocolate has its flagship store in Katong. The Awfully Chocolate Bakery & Cafe is a cosy place for freshly handmade chocolate cakes and desserts as well as for awfully good brunch and more. Read more.
The Awfully Chocolate Bakery & Cafe
131 East Coast Road
Singapore 428816
Tel: +65 6345 2190
Opening Hours:
Mon – Thu: 11 am – 10 pm
Fri:11 am – 11 pm
Sat: 10 am – 11 pm
Sun: 10 am – 10 pm
Ambling Turtle
Ambling Turtle is a cafe inspired by Katong colourful Peranakan culture and its costal settlement heritage.
The menu is fairly concise. It offers essentially croissants with a variety of Peranakan-inspired filling, waffles, tarts, desserts and beverages. In addition to what are on the menu, there are cakes and pastries in the display cabinet. Read more.
Ambling Turtle
66 East Coast Road, #01-01 The Flow
Singapore 428778
Opening Hours: 9 am to 6 pm
Micro red | house
Micro red | house is a hip bakery cafe offering sourdough breads, small batch baked goods and good coffee. Read more.
Micro red | house
63 East Coast Road
Singapore 428776
Tel: +65 8879 4890
Opening Hours:
Wed – Fri: 8:30 am to 4 pm
Sat – Sun: 8:30 am to 5 pm
Closed on Mon & Tue
Monk’s Brew Club
A spacious cafe with a diverse menu for breakfast and brunch – such as falafel burger, salmon avocado toast, quinoa avocado salad, crispy fried cauliflower, waffles and granolas.
Monk’s Brew Club
57 East Coast Road, Singapore 428733
Opening Hours:
Mon – Tue: 8 am to 5 pm
Wed – Sun: 8 am – 10.30 pm
June Coffee
Its beautifully designed space allows June Coffee to stand out of the crowd as a stylish haven that invites you to linger a little longer. While the menu was on the smaller side, it featured all the usual cafe brunch dishes and they serve good coffee. Read more.
June Coffee
49 East Coast Road
Singapore 428768
Tel: +65 6592 4755
Opening hours:
Tue – Thu: 10.30 am – 6.30 pm
Fri – Sat: 10 am- 7 pm
Sun: 10 am – 6 pm
Closed on Mondays
Pebbles Kitchen
The cafe inside Odeoan Katong is a cosy space for coffee and typical cafe fare as well as interesting heritage delights such as beef stew, lontong and mee siam. Read more.
Pebbles Kitchen
11 East Coast Road, The Odeon Katong, #01-15/16
Singapore 428722
Tel: +65 9190 5801
Opening Hours: 9 am –8 pm
Beastly Girls Sandwich Bar
Beastly Girls Sandwich Bar is a tiny a cool spot with laid back charm. It offers all day breakfast and freshly made artisanal sandwiches, and good coffee too. Read more.
Beastly Girls Sandwich Bar
11 East Coast Road
#01-18, The Odeon Katong
Singapore 428722
Opening Hours:
Wed-Fri: 8 am to 3 pm
Sat & Sun: 8 am to 4 pm
Closed on Mon & Tue
Cafes in Katong i12
Katong i12 has many F&B outlets including popular cafes such as Prive, PS.Cafe, Huggs and Fun Toast.
PS.Cafe
PS.Cafe Katong
#01-01/03
112 East Coast Road, Singapore 428802
Opening Hours:
Mon – Fri: 11 am – 10 pm
Sat – Sun: 8.30 am – 10 pm
Huggs Collective
Huggs cafe in the Katong mall offers specialty coffee as well as local kopi with a selection for pastries, muffins and wraps.
Huggs Collective
#01-20
112 East Coast Road, Singapore 428802
Tel: +65 9829 7541
Opening Hours:
Mon – Fri: 10 am – 9 pm
Sat – Sun: 9 am – 9 pm
Fun Toast
The unpretentious Fun Toast serves traditional coffee and tea, and local favourites such as Kaya Butter Toast and Soya Sauce Chicken.
Fun Toast
#B1-49
112 East Coast Road, Singapore 428802
Opening Hours: 8 am – 8.30 pm
So Good Char Chan Tang
So Good Char Chan Tang at i12 Katong Mall offers you a real Hong Kong cha chan teng experience in a pleasant comfortable environment. There is a great variety on the menu and the prices are affordable. Read more.
So Good Char Chan Tang i12 Katong
112 East Coast Road, #04-08/09
Singapore 428802
Tel: +65 6980 6403
Opening Hours: 9 am – 8.30 pm
Cafes in Katong Square
Two famous cafes are located in Katong Square – Killiney Kopitiam and Starbucks.
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
Opening Hours: 7.30 am to 8 pm
Except for Tue, 7.30 am to 5 pm
Starbucks
Starbucks occupied 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
Tel: +65 6974 7327
Opening Hours: 8 am to 11.30 pm
Cafes in Katong V
Katong V houses a very interesting mix of cafes.
Ree.Connect by Ree and Mummy
Ree.Connect by Ree and Mummy is a dessert cafe serving gelato and their signature cheesecakes and toffees as well as good coffee too. Read more.
Ree.Connect by Ree and Mummy
#01-03 Katong V
30 East Coast Road, Singapore 428751
Tel: +65 8928 5513
Yugoslavia Bakery & Cafe
An authentic Yugoslavia bakery offering freshly baked goods at affordable prices. You can pick from sweet and savoury food options, and even desserts. You can either take the food to go or sit down and eat it there with coffee or yogurt drinks.
Yugoslavia Bakery & Cafe
30 East Coast Road , #01-05 , Katong V
Singapore 428751
Opening Hours: 9 am – 9 pm
Le Petit Katong
Le Petit Katong provides a pleasant space along with a well-crafted menu that appeals to various tastes. It offers a mix of typical cafe fare and French-inspired dishes, such as Ratatouille, Duck Rillettes, Provencal Seafood Stew and the decadent Crepes Suzette. Read more.
Le Petit Katong
30 East Coast Road, #01-11 Katong V
Singapore 428751
Tel: +65 6440 0457
Opening Hours:
Tue – Fri: 10 am to 9.30 pm
Sat & Sun: 9 am to (.30 pm
Closed on Monday
Bread & Hearth
Bread and Hearth, occupying a spacious area on the 2nd floor atrium, is a place for fresh bread, delicious pastries as well as pies, burgers, pastas and other reasonably priced mains. Read more.
Bread & Hearth
30 East Coast Road, #02-27 Katong V
Singapore 428751
Opening Hours: 7.30 am to 6.30 pm daily
There is a wide variety of cafes in Katong. There is a blend of new and old with diverse offering. They cater to various tastes and budgets. Hopefully, this TOP list of Cafes in Katong & East Coast Road will help you find a good spot whether you are looking for an early breakfast, a brunch place, a satisfying meal or just a good cup of coffee.
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