

6 Must-Try Cafes in Bugis
Calling All Café Hoppers
Despite the fact that Singapore’s café culture is very much alive and well, not every hipster joint lives up to the hype. For those looking for a trendy brunch or coffee spot with an aesthetic as stunning as its menu, we know where you need to go. Here are six interesting cafes in Bugis curated by Destination Insights, your personal travel insider.
1. A.R.C Coffee
Address | 29 Sultan Gate, Singapore 198477 |
Phone Number | +65 6291 6863 |
Opening Hours |
Tuesday to Friday: 11:00am to 10:00pm Saturday and Sunday: 9:30am to 10:00pm Closed on Mondays |
For the consummate coffee experience, A.R.C Coffee is the place to be. Pair your freshly roasted Ethiopian, Colombian, or Costa Rican javas with signature plates such as Ray’s Ben, The Ruru Mian, and Tender Beef Cheeks. To spice up your trip to A.R.C Coffee, why not take part in their coffee appreciation workshop, or basic latte art class as well?
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2. And Why
Address | 31 Bali Lane, Singapore 189867 |
Phone Number | +65 6291 0993 |
Opening Hours |
Monday to Tuesday, Thursday to Sunday: 11:00am to 11:00pm Closed on Wednesdays |
Just a couple of blocks down the street from A.R.C Coffee is this highly rated New York-inspired café. And Why, a six-minute stroll from PARKROYAL on Beach Road, is founded by the owners of I Am Café, offering sandwiches, pastries, and sinful mocktails like the hazelnut chocolate-flavoured Mad About Dolce.
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3. The Hangar
Address | 25 Arab Street, Singapore 199724 |
Phone Number | +65 6291 0127 |
Opening Hours | Daily, 9:00am to 10:00pm |
Fly from New York City to Melbourne without ever leaving this city-state. The Hangar, an Aussie-owned eatery, boasts Melbourne-style bites, and slow-roasts its own coffee. It’s a café with an attitude, promising a jolly good time, as well as recipes to die for. A few must-try dishes include the Poached Egg with Avocado, the Hangar’s Big Breakfast, and the Norwegian Smoked Salmon.
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4. Artistry
Address | 17 Jalan Pinang, Singapore 199149 |
Phone Number |
+65 6298 2420 |
Opening Hours |
Tuesday to Sunday: 9:00am to 11:00pm Closed on Mondays |
Situated eight minutes away from PARKROYAL on Beach Road on foot, Artistry is an intimate café-gallery space, a place where art meets food. It holds weekly music gigs, and spoken word performances as well. As for its recipes, the chilli crab burger, and cheesy chicken and bacon burger come highly recommended.
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5. Tolido’s Espresso Nook
Address | 462 Crawford Lane, #01-63, Singapore 190462 |
Phone Number | +65 6648 0178 |
Opening Hours |
Tuesday to Friday: 8:00am to 6:30pm Saturday and Sunday: 9:00am to 6.30pm Closed on Mondays |
If there’s one thing Tolido’s Espresso Nook is excellent at, aside from brewing hot, fragrant cups of coffee, it would be rustling up plates of Rosti. Whether paired with cheese sausages or smoked salmon, its Rosti plates never fail to satisfy. Fans of all-day breakfasts will love Tolido’s Espresso Nook’s selection of pancakes, toasts, and scrambled eggs as well.
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6. Symmetry
Address | 9 Jalan Kubor, Singapore 199206 |
Phone Number | +65 6291 9901 |
Opening Hours |
Monday: 10:30am to 9:00pm Tuesday to Thursday: 10:30am to 11:00pm Friday: 10:30am to 12:00mn Saturday: 9:00am to 12.00mn Sunday: 9:00am to 7:00pm |
Rounding off this list is Symmetry, a French-influenced restaurant and bar opened in 2012, whose philosophy of sharing is evident in its large food portions. With dedicated menus for lunch, brunch, dinner, and Mondays, as well as a diverse catalogue of drinks (including coffee, tea, cocktails, beers, wines, sake, milkshakes, and smoothies), you will be utterly spoilt for choice.
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