Best Breakfasts in Singapore: 20 Places to Start the Day
Wake up hungry: from hawker kaya toast to contemporary cafes, these twenty spots serve the full spectrum of Singapore's breakfast culture.
You don't need to choose between a quick kopi and toast or a leisurely two-hour brunch in this city. The best breakfast spots in Singapore span from century-old confectioneries to sleek contemporary cafes, from casual hawker stalls to luxury hotel spreads. This list ranks twenty breakfast destinations by a combination of factors: the reliability of getting a good meal when you show up, how easy it is to find a seat at popular times, and whether you'll actually remember why you went there instead of staying home. Some open early for the commuter rush; others suit late risers who want eggs past noon. The prices range from under $3 for a proper kaya toast to $35 per person for something more elaborate. Start here, then build your own breakfast map of the city.
The ranking moves from quick-hit classics through to sit-down venues where you might linger over a second coffee, with a section in the middle for the category that's becoming its own market: healthy options where you don't feel virtuous for eating salad at eight in the morning.
Far East Plaza · Bakery & Kaya Toast · $2.80 for kaya toast set; Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat-Sun 8am-5pm
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Arguably one of Singapore's most famous bakeries, Chin Mee Chin is well-loved for their traditional breakfast delights. Start your day with their Kaya Toast ($2.80), made with a century-old recipe and toasted over charcoal, accompanied by soft-boiled eggs. The queue moves fast and the ritual is unchanging—that's the point.
Ya Kun Kaya Toast
Multiple locations · Kaya Toast & Kopi · Sets from $2.80; Daily, early opening
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Ya Kun Kaya Toast is practically a national institution in Singapore. They're famous for their kaya toast, a simple yet delicious combination of toasted bread, kaya (a sweet coconut jam), and a slab of butter. Paired with soft-boiled eggs and a strong cup of kopi (local coffee), it's the quintessential Singaporean breakfast experience. Most Ya Kun outlets open early, making them a perfect choice for those who need a quick and satisfying meal before work.
Killiney Kopitiam
Killiney Road · Traditional Kopitiam · Breakfast sets from $3-5; Daily 8am-5pm
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Whether you are a local or a visitor, visiting Killiney Kopitiam is a great way to experience authentic Singaporean cuisine in a historic setting. It's one of the best places to grab an early morning breakfast. The wooden stools, the clatter of cups, the owners who've been here for decades—this is breakfast as lived ritual in the city.
Aliff Nasi Lemak
Serangoon Gardens Market & Food Centre · Nasi Lemak · $3.50-5 per serve; Early morning opening
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A favourite among locals in the area, Aliff Nasi Lemak elevates a hawker classic with simplicity. Its signature is the use of basmati rice, which, unlike the usual jasmine rice, is light, fluffy, and less cloying. The rice is fragrant with a subtle hint of coconut and pandan, forming the perfect base for a medley of crispy and flavourful accompaniments like begedil, fried chicken wing or otah.
Jalan Pinang, Bugis · Brunch Cafe · $15-35 per person; Mon-Thu 8am-9pm, Fri 8am-9:30pm, Sat 9am-9:30pm, Sun 9am-8pm
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Open from 8am on weekdays (9am Sat-Sun). The King's Brekkie at SGD 24 is a filling dish that comes with grilled sausage and bacon, and the Chicken and Pancakes (SGD 19) offers a sweet and savory combination of fried chicken and buttermilk pancakes, served with chilli maple syrup. The casual vibe works equally well for a solo breakfast before the office and a weekend brunch with friends.
Tiong Bahru Bakery
Tiong Bahru · French Bakery & Cafe · Pastries $4+, coffee $4+; Daily 7:30am-5:30pm
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Head over to Tiong Bahru Bakery for a touch of French flair. This bakery is known for its delicious pastries, bread, and coffee. They are perfect for those who want a more Western-style breakfast. Tiong Bahru Bakery is also known for its stylish and cozy ambiance. The bakery's menu includes a variety of croissants, pain au chocolat, sandwiches, and other baked goods. Their coffee is excellent, and they also offer a selection of teas and other beverages.
Katong · Artisan Bakery & Brunch · Mains $12-18; Daily 7:30am-5:30pm
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Besides good croissants, scones and pastries, it's also a good place to have a good and hearty breakfast. Tuna sandwiches, quiches, and avocado and bacon eggs benedict – you're pretty set for the weekend. At Bread & Hearth, you'll be able to enjoy breakfast at any time of the day with their numerous breakfast delights. These include pancakes, croissants, and the popular avocado toast.
Carrotsticks & Cravings
Rodyk Street · Healthy Cafe · Mains from $12; Daily 7:30am onwards
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Carrotsticks & Cravings started with an Australian expat who wanted to make healthy eating feel like a treat, not a chore. The cafe at Rodyk Street is bright and casual, with a menu that goes heavy on sourdough toasts, superfood smoothies, and sautéed kale scrambles. It is gluten-free-friendly, and the almond butter toast is a quiet hit. They open early at 7:30am, so you can get in before the crowd. Prices are moderate, and the portions are just right—enough to keep you going, not so much you need a nap after.
Wild Honey
Orchard Road & CBD locations · All-Day Breakfast · Mains $14-22; Daily hours vary
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Serving the most beautiful and imaginative, globally inspired all-day breakfasts, brunches, lunches and teatime treats, they bring the Wild Honey experience through beautiful restaurants around Orchard Road and the CBD and various delivery options. The menu leans toward the ambitious: you'll find dishes that don't show up at your standard brunch spot, which is the whole reason to book ahead on weekends.
Marina Bay, Grand Hyatt · Hotel Breakfast Buffet · $45 adult, $22.50 child; Daily 6:30am-9:30am
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Straits Kitchen at Grand Hyatt Singapore is widely regarded as one of the best hotel breakfast buffets in the city, and the numbers back that up. Breakfast is priced from $45 per adult and $22.50 per child, running daily from 6:30am to 9:30am. This is breakfast as abundance: live egg stations, fresh cuts of smoked salmon, the full run of Asian and Western options all at once.
Marina Bay, The Ritz-Carlton Millenia · Hotel Breakfast Buffet · Weekday rate lower, weekend $248++; Daily breakfast service
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Colony at The Ritz-Carlton Millenia is Singapore's most celebrated hotel restaurant for grand buffet experiences. The breakfast spread is anchored by eight open-concept live stations covering Singaporean classics, Chinese dim sum, Japanese sushi, Indian tandoor, and an international section. It sits right by Marina Bay, so the setting enhances the experience considerably.
Pickering, Parkroyal Collection · Hotel Breakfast Buffet · Pricing available on site; Daily breakfast service
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Lime restaurant at Parkroyal Collection Pickering offers one of the most visually striking breakfast settings in Singapore, thanks to the hotel's signature sky-garden terracing that floods the dining room with natural light. The room itself is part of the breakfast—the vertical garden system creates a feeling of eating suspended in greenery that you won't find anywhere else in the city.
Botak Porridge
Tampines & Punggol locations · Porridge Specialist · Bowls from $4-7; Early morning opening
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Nothing's heartier than a bowl of porridge for breakfast, and any early birds in Tampines and Punggol need to make a pitstop at Botak Porridge. Founded by a couple, the business is now managed by their daughter, who previously served as a president's bodyguard – talk about a unique story. Each bowl of silky smooth porridge is made to order and served piping hot. The line moves quickly and the portions will carry you through to lunch.
Tanjong Katong · All-Day Breakfast Cafe · Mains from $13.80; Mon-Sun 8am-10:30pm
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If you're looking for a quieter breakfast spot, this homey cafe in Tanjong Katong is a go-to. Expect to see black tiramisu – black coffee topped with a creamy mascarpone foam that's utterly addictive. For a cleaner flavour profile, try the espresso tonic with fruity notes in the coffee. Breakfast here is served all day, so late risers can get their brekkie fix anytime. The Big Breakfast Bash comes with all the typical fixings – eggs done your way with toast, hashbrowns, pork sausage patties, baby spinach, and cannellini bean stew.
Mondays
Jalan Klapa · Contemporary Cafe · All-day breakfast; Daily service
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Mondays offers an all-day breakfast menu that caters to diverse tastes and dietary preferences. Vegetarian classics on the menu include oat berries and açai bowls with toasted granola and tropical fruits. Finish your meal with one of the café's speciality canelés, each filled with cream cheese matcha, valrhona chocolate, or eve raspberry truffle among other signature flavours. The pastry case alone justifies the visit.
Oatberry
Various locations · Acai & Granola Bowls · Bowls from $12-16; Daily hours vary
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Oatberry is the perfect spot for gluten-free granola and refreshing açai for when you're looking for a consciously healthy meal in the morning. You can customise the bowl with your choice of granola and either milk, yoghurt, or vegan ice cream. The bowls arrive in those Instagram-ready concentric rings, but the taste actually matches the presentation.
Little Farms
River Valley, Sentosa, Valley Point, Katong Point · Gourmet Cafe & Grocery · Breakfast plates from $12-15; Daily hours vary
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Little Farms' cafes serve up healthy meals, as they use the same exceptional produce that is sold in their gourmet grocery stores. At their Valley Point seated cafe, expect a succinct menu of breakfast plates like the smashed avocado, poached eggs and marinated feta on sourdough ($15). There is a glass display of freshly-prepared grain salads like the wild rice with chicken ($14) and the quinoa, tomato and bocconcini salad ($12). There is also a selection of gluten-free baked goods, quiches, pies and frittatas available on rotation, for dine-in or takeaway.
Baker & Cook
Dempsey & other locations · All-Day Brunch · Mains from $14-20; Daily hours vary
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With multiple locations across Singapore, including the flagship pet- and family-friendly Dempsey outlet serving exclusive brunch offerings, it remains one of the more popular breakfast restaurants in Singapore. Whether you're craving a simple Toast of the Day with house-made butter, or the ultimate Big Breakfast, loaded with eggs, bacon, sausage and fresh-baked sourdough, there's something for every appetite on Baker & Cook's brunch menu, from healthy bites to more English breakfast-style options. For a classic done their way, the Eggs Benedict swaps out traditional bread for Pain au Levain, while the Avo Smash gets a nutrient-packed boost with Danish Rugbrød.
Multiple locations · Fast Good Bowls & Plates · Mains from $11-16; Daily hours vary
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If you're searching for guilt-free comfort food, look no further than Grain Traders, which is shaking up the quick service meal scene with its concept of "fast good" food. The grain bowls and salads here are built to sustain without the heaviness of a full cooked breakfast—useful when you're moving quickly but want the meal to matter.
Tanglin Mall, Paya Lebar Quarter 3 · Contemporary Cafe · Breakfast plates $12-18; Daily 7:30am onwards
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Tanglin Cookhouse, located at Tanglin Mall and Plaza 3, is a convenient breakfast spot in Singapore that makes mornings easy and enjoyable. The café is perfect for a quick stop before work or a relaxed start to the day. The two locations mean you're rarely far from an option—one sits in the upscale Tanglin neighborhood, the other in the busier Paya Lebar Quarter.
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