Sick and tired of the bustling city?
You’re in for a treat! We have listed out 9 hidden cafes in Lion City where you would be able to relax while being surrounded by greenery.❤️
📷 All spots mentioned are great for photo-taking! Do remember to snap some pretty pictures for your Instagram feed!
Fennel Café
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At Fennel Café, not only you are able to satisfy your tummies with their Mediterranean-style afternoon tea ($45/pax) and large dishes like Ox tripe & cuttlefish gratin ($22), but your eyes would also be treated to the beautiful view of Marina Bay and the iconic Singapore Flyer🎡
It’s located in Flower Dome, so you would be able to take a tour around the largest greenhouse in Singapore after your delicious meal! 🤩
📍 18 #01-09 Marina Gardens Dr, Level 2 Flower Dome, S018953
🕘 Wednesday-Sunday: 10 am-9 pm
🚶♂️ 4 minutes walk from Bayfront MRT Station (To Gardens by the Bay)
🔎 https://www.pollen.com.sg/fennel-cafe/index.php#2
GRUB – Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park
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Can’t decide if you want local or Japanese dishes for your meal? GRUB is the place to go.
GRUB serves dishes that are inspired by Singaporean flavors but with a touch of Japanese influence like Mentaiko Pork Katsu Burger($17). If that’s not your cup of tea, GRUB has food inspired from all across the world too, so there’s something for everyone! What’s even better is that their desserts are all freshly made. 🍰
Do not miss the chance to take a stroll around Bishan Park after your meal, as if you’re lucky, you might catch a sight of the rare Spotted Wood Owl! 🦉
📍510, Ang Mo Kio Ave 1 Singapore 569983
🕘 Weekdays: 11 am to 10 pm, Weekends: 9 am to 10 pm
🚶♂️ 3 minutes walk from bus stop 53341 (Opp Blk 407)
Five&2 – Punggol Park
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Attention to all pet owners❗ Fret not about having to leave your furry friends at home while you head out for a meal, as pets are allowed at Fiveand2! With a Furkids section on their menu, you would be able to treat your furkids to a meal (from $15.80 per dish) while you enjoy their exclusive drink concoctions inspired by Asian ingredients. 🍹 (Note that pets are allowed in the alfresco area only)
Fiveand2 is not just about their exclusive drinks, but it’s a bistro that works with family welfare organizations to invite underprivileged families over for a meal. They also provide equal job opportunities for all, including people with disabilities or ex-inmates. Do pay them a visit to show support for a good cause!
📍Punggol Park 97 Hougang Avenue 8 S538792
🕘Monday- Sunday: 4 pm to 11 pm
🚶♂️15 minutes walk from HOUGANG MRT STATION
Whisk and paddle
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Having a meal along the riverbank sounds like a dream, right? Now, you would be able to fulfill your dream! At Whisk and Paddle, you would be able to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Punggol Serangoon Reservoir while having their all-day breakfast or homemade desserts that are freshly made. If that’s not for you, come by at night🌃 as ice-cold beer would be served then. 🍺
📍10 Tebing Ln, Singapore 828836
🕘Weekdays: 3.30 pm – 10.30 pm, Weekends: 9.30 am – 10.30 pm
🚶♂️4 minutes walk from RIVIERA LRT
🔎http://whiskandpaddle.com.sg/
Bee’s Knees at The Garage
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Bee’s knees is a family and pet-friendly garden café where everyone in the family would be able to tag along. 👪 At Bee’s knees, you have the choice to dine outdoor or indoors, thus you would not have to worry about having to bear the heat in Singapore while you enjoy a meal. Lunch set ($22 nett) is available from Monday to Friday, 12 pm to 2 pm.
It’s situated in Singapore Botanic Gardens, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Do remember to snap a picture of the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Singapore after your meal!
📍50 Cluny Park Rd, Level 1 Singapore Botanic Gardens, Singapore 257488
🕘Daily: 8 am – 10 pm
🚶♂️6 minutes walk from BOTANIC GARDENS MRT STATION
🔎https://www.thegarage.sg/bees-knees-menu/
Open Farm Community
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Trying their best to limit single used plastics, water wastage, and electricity usage, Open farm community is an environmentally friendly🌲 restaurant that promotes sustainable living and hopes to connect people through the meals they had at their restaurant. Gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian dishes are available at their restaurant, making there something for everyone!
Not only so, but wine served at Open farm community is free of chemical and herbicides! 🍷
📍130E Minden Rd, Singapore 248819
🕘Weekdays: 12 pm – 2.30 pm & 6 pm – 9 pm, Weekends: 11 am – 3.30 pm & 6 pm – 9 pm
🚶♂️5 minutes walk from bus stop 13021 (Aft Min Of Foreign Affairs)
🔎https://www.openfarmcommunity.com/
Refuel – Bedok Reservoir
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Located near Bedok Reservoir, park-goers could head to Refuel to refuel their energy with their all-day brunch or desserts. Refuel also launches seasonal menus during special occasions like Valentine’s day💘, Chinese new year🧧, and more. Do mark your calendars for them!
📍744 Bedok Reservoir Rd, #01-3029, Singapore 470744
🕘Daily: 9 am to 9 pm
🚶♂️9 minutes walk from BEDOK NORTH MRT STATION
🔎https://www.facebook.com/Refuelcafesg
Coastal Rhythm-East Cost Park
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Torn between western and local food? Head down to Coastal Rhythm where both western and local dishes could be found on their menu! If you’re a fan of beer, you’re in for a treat too! Beers are available too! 🍺🤩 Positioned between the open sea and Singapore Wake Park’s lagoon, you would be able to enjoy sea-breeze while feasting on their delicious food! 🌬️
Singapore Wake Park is the only cable-ski park in Singapore. Don’t miss it when you’re there, adventure lovers!
📍 1206 East Coast Parkway Unit #01, Singapore, 449891
🕘Daily: 9 am to 9 pm
🚶♂️6 minutes walk from bus stop 93161 (Bef CP E1)
🔎http://www.singaporewakepark.com/eat/
The Coastal Settlement – Changi
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Filled with items from the olden days, The Coastal Settlement looked more like a museum rather than a restaurant. From Fish and Chips to Assam Fish Curry, you could find local delights incorporated with a contemporary twist on their menu. 🐟
Fun fact: In the past, the restaurant was once known as Block 20, Changi camp, and it was used by the Royal Air Force (RAF) as a fault control and telephone exchange 😲
📍200 Netheravon Rd, Singapore 508529
🕘Weekdays: 10.30 am – 11 pm, Weekends and PH: 8.30 am – 11 pm
🚶♂️ 2 minutes walk from bus stop 99071 (Aft Old Pier Rd)
🔎https://www.thecoastalsettlement.com/
