
If sleep-ins are not your thing and your kids are up with the sun, then no doubt they’ll be ready for an early meal too. While not many cafés in Singapore are ready when you are, we’ve narrowed down the best restaurants for early risers so you can start your day off with a good brekkie and coffee to get you through a busy weekday or weekend with the kids.
Here’s a guide to the best restaurants, cafes, and coffee shops for enjoying breakfast with kids in Singapore.
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This list is updated for 2024!
Whether you’re craving sweets or savory for breakfast, you can find it all at Plain Vanilla. Their Telok Ayer is central and convenient, opening from 7.30am daily. From cupcakes for the kiddos with sweet tooths to classic toasts and breakfasts for the adults, your breakfast will definitely fuel you up for the day!
Plain Vanilla, 134 Telok Ayer St, Singapore 068600, +65 8299 0674, plainvanilla.com.sg
This bright and airy space of PS Cafe at East Coast Park is a great way to start the day. The cafe offers a menu full of PS. classics, as well as an extensive selection of seafood dishes in keeping with its surroundings. Perfect for early brekkie, lazy brunches, or evening dining with a beautiful ambiance, you can choose to enjoy their meal inside whilst taking in the sea views, or outdoors, in the breezy patio dining area. Best part, it's right in the heart of cyclist park that's great for kiddos to scoot, cycle or run about.
PS Cafe East Coast Park, 1110 East Coast Parkway, Cyclist Park, 01-05/06/07, Singapore 449880, www.pscafe.com/pscafe-east-coast-park
With 6 locations around Singapore, Dutch Colony Coffee Co can be your breakfast fix easily. They pride themselves in their coffee which is brewed fresh from beans sourced from around the world. They also serve up classic pastries and breakfast plates so you can enjoy a hearty meal alongside a steaming cuppa.
Dutch Colony Coffee Co, multiple locations, www.dutchcolony.sg
Bee’s Knees is set amongst the Singapore Botanic Gardens and is the place to go for a laidback cafe that is both kid and pet-friendly. With lots of open space, it is perfect for your kids and furry friends to run around while you sit back and relax. The Bee’s Knees serves up typical breakfast food – think eggs, fruit bowls, and croissants. Kids will love this place too, as they regularly hold fun art events, and you can even order a picnic basket to take and sit and enjoy the gardens.
Bee’s Knees, 50 Cluny Park Road, Singapore 257488, +65 9815 3213, www.thegarage.sg/bees-knees
Wild Seed Cafe is the perfect breakfast spot to take the kids and even your pets. Their Summerhouse location in Seletar is worth mentioning, where there is plenty of grassy open space for your little ones to run around. They serve up usual all-day breakfast staples like bacon and eggs, but their weekend brunch menu has other treats like waffles with gelato. Keep an eye out for weekday specials for early risers too, making it worth it to head down at the top of the morning.
Wild Seed Cafe, 3 Park Lane, Singapore 798387, +61 8126 7524, www.thesummerhouse.sg/wildseed-cafe-bar
Rise and shine early and head down to Brawn & Brains in the East Coast. They’ve got the perfect combination to get you going for the day – pastries, salads and platters for your “brawn” and freshly brewed coffees for your “brain”. Both adults and kids will also love their pancakes if you’re thinking of treating yourself for breakfast.
Brawn & Brains, 218 E Coast Rd, Singapore 428916, www.brawnandbrains.sg
With over 10 locations islandwide, there’s bound to be a Baker & Cook near you. From Dempsey to Buona Vista, here are plenty of options you can consider. Their signature is the sourdough toast, which you can get from any outlet. Do take note that different locations open at various timings, with the earliest from 7am at Hillcrest Road.
Baker & Cook, multiple locations, www.bakerandcook.biz
The Book Cafe is the perfect place to relax, curl up on a comfy sofa, and enjoy some delicious breakfast all while reading your favorite book. Serving up all-day breakfast, you will find your breakfast staples like eggs, bacon, and flaky pastries. Who knows, you may even convince the kids to pick up a book as well! Our top tip? Check out their website for some great promotions that can help save you some dollars.
The Book Cafe, 20 Martin Road, Seng Kee Building, #01-02, Singapore 239070, +65 6887 5430, www.thebookcafesg.com
The focus is on the coffee at Toby’s Estate, housed in a renovated warehouse by the Singapore River. The Café & Roastery has expert baristas on hand to make the perfect brew. There’s also a decent all-day breakfast menu with many styles of eggs or sweeter options of hotcakes, French toast, and muffins. After your meal, take a slow stroll along Robertson Quay.
Toby's Estate, 8 Rodyk Street, #01-03/04, Singapore 238216, +65 6636 7629, www.tobysestate.com.sg/cafe
Located near offices and gyms, Sarnie’s is a popular breakfast spot for adults in the morning. You and the kiddos can also head over for scrumptious meals to kick off your day, with menu favorites like eggs benedict and grain bowls. Of course, they also have a range of coffees and juices to complement your grub.
Sarnie’s, 136 Telok Ayer St, Singapore 068601, +65 8284 2146, sarnies.com
Group Therapy Coffee is a famous joint that gets crowded on both weekdays and weekends, thanks to their yummy spread of brunch food and breakfast fare. Expect items like smoked salmon eggs on toast, classic English breakfast, and stacks of pancake options. Of course, the coffee is really good too!
Group Therapy Coffee, multiple locations, +65 6222 2554, www.gtcoffee.com
Located just a short walk from Orchard Road and Singapore Botanic Gardens, Nassim Hill Bakery Bistro is a great breakfast option from 8am if you’re around the area. You get the best of both worlds here, since it’s a bakery and bistro, meaning that you can get pastries, puffs and bread, while also opting for heavier dishes like bacon waffles and salads. After your brekkie, you can easily head over to Orchard Road for shopping as well!
Nassim Hill Bakery Bistro Bar, 56 Tanglin Rd, #01-03, Singapore 247964, +65 9099 6405, nassimhill.com.sg
If pancakes are your idea of a good breakfast, then head to Wild Honey at Mandarin Gallery. They serve up delicious buttermilk pancakes all-day, alongside plenty of other menu items like big breakfasts and salads. To accompany your grub, they also have caffeine brews from Common Man Coffee Roasters.
Wild Honey, Mandarin Gallery, 333A Orchard Rd, #03 - 01 / 02, Singapore 238897, +65 6235 3900, www.wildhoney.com.sg
A staple in the east of Singapore, Chin Mee Chin Confectionery is no stranger to many residents living in the area. With a rich history, the old school cafe will transport you to the past, and deliver classic Singaporean breakfast like kaya toast, soft boiled eggs and kopi o. Before you leaving, get some cupcakes and buns for takeaway!
Chin Mee Chin Confectionery, 204 E Coast Rd, Singapore 428903, www.chinmeechin.sg
Most Singaporeans would have heard of Chye Seng Huat Hardware – the popular cafe has been around for over 10 years and running. But they also serve up breakfasts from 8am, making it a good choice if you’re up for some rise and shine. A must try to perk you up is their PPP Coffee, which is served from a concept bar.
Chye Seng Huat Hardware, 150 Tyrwhitt Rd, Singapore 207563, +65 6299 4321, cshhcoffee.com
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