1. Inner Tea House
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Pearl’s Hill Terrace is known as a haven for hidden gems, and Inner Tea House is just one of them. They offer exclusive tea experiences in a ultra zen and tranquil space; and the experience is available by appointment only, so you can enjoy a peaceful escapade away from the noise and crowd.
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They have various tea experiences available starting from $68 per person, and you can choose to experience their White, Oolong or Black tea, all imported specially from Fujian, China. The 1.5-hour tea session comes with your selection of tea type, and will also be paired with tea snacks. To book the exclusive tearoom experience, see here.
Inner Tea House
Address: 195 Pearl’s Hill Terrace, #1-46A, Singapore 168976
Opening Hours: By appointment only
2. Parvifolia
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There’s no shortage of ice cream cafés in Singapore, but Parvifolia sets themselves apart with a unique offering of floral-infused ice cream flavours. The scoops of floral ice cream are even topped with pretty dried flower petals for that added touch of elegance.
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Ice cream scoops start from $5.20 per scoop, and they’ve got unconventional floral-themed like Chrysanthemum Honeysuckle, Roselle, Chamomile Lavender, Seasalt Jasmine Matcha, Strawberry Spice and more. You can have the ice cream as is, or get them with Signature Waffles (from $7.70).
Parvifolia
Address: 510 Bedok North Street 3, #01-75, Singapore 460510
Opening Hours: Monday-Thursday, 12pm-12.30am; Friday-Saturday, 12pm-2am; Sunday, 12pm-1.30am
3. 2050 Coffee
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This futuristic coffee bar from Japan, 2050 Coffee, has finally opened in Singapore with a vibey interior; plus cold brew coffees and matcha lattes on tap! 2050 Coffee exudes futuristic vibes all around with an eye-catching interior decked in industrial-esque concrete tones, plus sleek silver countertops and seating; plus literal taps stationed all around.
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You can dispense your own coffee drinks and matcha lattes directly from the taps, with drinks on tap start from $7 each. You’ve got options like Matcha Latte ($7.50), Cascara Coffee Cherry Tea ($7), Tap Coffee ($7.50) and more; plus a selection of merchandise items to shop from too.
2050 Coffee
Address: 267 Beach Rd, #01-01, Singapore 199545
Opening Hours: 10am-6pm daily
4. Lantine
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Fans of the XHS-viral Chinese-style desserts have got to check out Lantine, a specialty Chinese dessert and tea parlour with traditional oriental teahouse vibes and aesthetically plated treats. The café space is not only great for photo ops, especially with the retro wooden furnishing; but they also serve traditional desserts with a modern touch.
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Must-trys from the menu include their pretty jelly bowls, floral-infused brewed roasted milk teas, jiggly soufflé pancakes, puddings and tiramisu, among others. Some items you can get include Goji Berry & Red Date Roasted Milk Tea ($11), Taro Mochi ($5.50), Matcha Soufflé ($14) and more.
Lantine
Address: 103 Rangoon Rd, #01-01, Singapore 218386
Opening Hours: 12pm-9pm daily (closed on Monday)
5. KOKO Café & Patisserie
@yongweikai New Japanese Cafe in Tanjong Pagar with 50% off any desserts when you purchase a drink from 16-18 Dec! KOKO Cafe & Patisserie is located at 43 Tras Street! #FYP #Sgfoodie #Sgcafehopping #sgcafe #cafesg #JapaneseCafe
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If you love Japanese-inspired pastries and stuffed donuts, KOKO Café & Patisserie is the place to be. They’re a new spot in the CBD with a cosy interior and clean, minimalist aesthetics. KOKO specialises in artisanal desserts like cakes, entremets, bombolinis and more.
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Some highlights from the sweets selection include the Seasonal Fruit Tart ($9), Goma Chan ($9), Yam Mont Blanc ($10), Apricot Almond Mousse ($9) and more. They’re also popular for their Japanese-style donuts (from $4) in flavours like Curry, Lemon-Glazed, Custard, Pistachio and Chocolate Raspberry, among others.
KOKO Café & Patisserie
Address: 43 Tras St, Singapore 078982
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 12pm-10pm; Sunday, 10.30am-7pm
6. Average Service
@27beanstreet woke up on a rainy Friday morning to get breakfast at @Average Service ! the vibes were immaculate 💯 we loved the retro interiors & music choice and they have a cosy corner inspired by conversation pits from the 1970s! out of everything we ordered, we really loved the latte & the classic croissant. we’ll be back to try the strawberry foam matcha (it was sold out when we went) as well as the lunch & dinner menus! 🤭 #cafe #sgcoffee #exploresg #tiktoksg #sgtiktok #fyp #fypシ゚
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You’ll be getting more than just average service at this new retro diner-inspired café and lifestyle space in Jalan Besar. Despite its quirky name, Average Service is anything but—with a trendy and hip interior that looks more like an art exhibition or showroom and unique brunch items you probably won’t find anywhere else.
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They also open till late at night at 11.30pm daily, making it a great option for a laid-back supper as well. On the menu are highlights like Thick Slab Bacon ($26), Bread & Butter ($12), Mentai Handkerchief Pasta ($24), Maple Toast ($16), Strawberry Shortcube ($13) and more. You can also shop a selection of their exclusive merchandise, including shirts and drinkware from the retail section.
Average Service
Address: 315 Jln Besar, Singapore 208973
Opening Hours: 8am-11.30pm daily
7. Borderless Coffee
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Borderless Coffee is a stylish monochromatic café “apartment” located within a shophouse, complete with moody vibes and is modelled to look just like a cosy apartment or lifestyle space! There’s plush sofas for you to lounge on, curved communal tables and lush plant accents—perfect if you’re in need of an escape from all the hustle.
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They’ve got a selection of artisanal coffee, tea and affordable seasonal desserts from just $2.80. For drinks, you can go for White Coffee ($5.50), Strawberry Milk ($6), Matcha Tea ($5.50), Honey Orchid Dancong Wulong ($5.50) and more. They’ve also got a modest selection of seasonal bakes and desserts like Tiramisu ($15), Sticky Date Pudding ($3.50) and Cream Cheese Fig Financier ($2.80).
Borderless Coffee
Address: 65A Tg Pagar Rd, Singapore 088486
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm; Saturday-Sunday, 10am-4pm
8. Corner Corner
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If you love vintage-style vinyl cafés, Corner Corner is another vibey spot in Singapore to check out. This charming colonial-inspired café and nostalgic vinyl-listening café. Inspired by a traditional kissaten—a Japanese tea shop that serves coffee and tea—the space is intimate, with rustic vintage vibes, dark wood countertops and also a skylight to let in some natural sun during the day.
They serve Japanese coffee, tea and housemade floats (from $6), along with a modest selection of sweets. For drinks, you can go for their Coffee of the Day ($6), Seasonal Pour-Over (from $8), Kukicha ($8), Cold Brew Gyokuro ($9) or Melon Soda Float ($8), among others. Pair your drinks with light bites like the Nama Cream Roll Cake ($8), Caramel Pudding ($8) or Mini Orange Pound Cake ($4).
Corner Corner
Address: 16 Duxton Rd, Singapore 089482
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday, 12pm-5pm
9. PAUL Le Café
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The popular PAUL Bakery has just opened a new 2-storey café concept in the CBD, called PAUL Le Café, where you can get your coffee and pastry fix on the go. Grab your coffee and bakes from their takeaway counter, or head to the upper level and enjoy a leisurely afternoon while gazing out from their scenic floor-to-ceiling windows.
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Enjoy a selection of bakes and desserts like Tartelette Citron Meringuée ($8.20), Strawberry Mille Feuille Cake ($9), Éclair Caocolat ($8.30), Chausson Pomme ($4.80), Escargot Raisin ($4.50) and more. From now till 15th March 2025, you also get to enjoy a free cup of coffee with any pastry purchase.
PAUL Le Café
Address: 8 Robinson Rd, #01-01, Singapore 048544
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday, 7.30am-7pm
10. Chia Puddies
@chiapuddies.sg Calling all my chia pudding lovers! We’ve got good news for you, Singapore’s first chia pudding brand, Chia Puddies is launching very soon! 🧡 #HealthyEatsSG #SGFoodie #CleanEatingSG #tiktoksg #SGHealthyFood #SGCafe #SGFoodDiary #Chiapuddies #Thechiaclub
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Say hello to Singapore’s first chia pudding-specialty café, Chia Puddies. They’ve got a fun and quirky space with customisable chia pudding bowls and healthy chia-infused smoothies. Aside from the classic coconut-flavoured chia pudding base, they also offer more unique chia pudding flavours including matcha, blueberry, chocolate and more.
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Chia pudding bowls start from $10.50 each, and you can pick from pre-made options like The Glory Bowl, The Matcha Bowl, The Choco Chia Bowl, The Tripple B Bowl and more. You can also make it your own by customising with extra toppings ($2 each) like coconut shavings, almond butter, mango and cacao nibs, just to name a few.
Chia Puddies
Address: 6 Eu Tong Sen St, #01-41, Singapore 059817
Opening Hours: 11am-10pm daily
