Wake up with a cup at our favourite early morning coffee shops in Singapore!
What better way to perk up than with a hot cup of joe? Sometimes we just can’t wait for our favourite hangouts to open and roast their beans — we need a caffeine fix and we need it now! Check out our list of favourite early morning coffee shops that’ll have you sat and served before the rest of Singers has stretched and yawned. We even sorted them according to their opening hours just so you don’t have to google it (because we love you that much)! You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy coffee and that’s pretty close.
7.30am:
Toby’s Estate
What’s better than a good steamy cup of coffee? A beverage with a view. Sat right on Robertson Quay, take in the historic Singapore river and picturesque surroundings as you sit sipping on both famous roasted beans and fresh local blends.
Toby’s Estate, 8 Rodyk Street, #01-03/04, Singapore 238216, Tel: (+65) 6636 7629, www.tobysestate.com.sg
Envy Coffee
True to it’s name, this independent chain churns out a seriously enviable cup of joe! Offering you a break from your desk you can be sure to enjoy good company, aromatic coffee, soft moist cakes and a relaxing atmosphere away from the hustle and bustle of Singaporean life.
Envy Coffee, 1 Fusionopolis Link, #01-04 Nexus@One-North, Singapore 138542
Tel: (+65) 6710 4005, www.envycoffee.com
Baker & Cook
Coffee and cake are undoubtedly a match made in heaven and Baker & Cook are giving you the best of both worlds with their fresh, artisan bakery and traditional Italian Allpress expressos. From home-made sweet buns to warm toasted bagels and caramelised apple pancake stacks, breakfast has never looked better!
Baker & Cook, 44 Jalan Merah Saga, #01-56 Chip Bee Gardens, Singapore, 278116, Tel: (+65) 6472 0998, www.bakerandcook.biz
Casa Verde
Nestled amongst the lush greenery of the Singapore Botanical Gardens, Casa Verde, AKA ‘Green House’ provides a tranquil spot to sit back with a fresh cuppa and take it all in. Known for their local Singaporean breakfast favourites, this top spot is sure to sustain a Sassy Girl for the day ahead.
Casa Verde, 1 Cluny Rd, Singapore 259569, Tel: (+65) 6467 7326, www.casaverde.com.sg
Doi Chaang Coffee
The story of Doi Chaang Coffee is as rich as the coffee itself. It’s set in a small village located within the Northern Thailand region of the Golden Triangle, so you know it’s going to be good! So grab yourself a cup of hand-picked beans, a delicious sarnie and start your day off on the right foot.
Doi Chaang Coffee, 35 Rochester Drive #01-08 Rochester Mall Singapore, 138639, Tel: (+65) 8200 8215, www.doichaangcoffee.com
7.45am:
My Awesome Cafe
East meets west at this quirky coffee hub which has quickly become a home for great coffee, good food and familiar friends. Grab a seat in the early hours and find yourself still sitting there come lunch time and a fair few lattes down!
My Awesome Cafe, 202 Telok Ayer St, Singapore 068639, Tel: (+65) www.myawesomecafe.com
8am:
Common Man Coffee Roasters
Don’t be fooled by the name, your cup of joe has been made with the best beans in the business, cherry picked straight from the fields and filtered into your mug. Choose from four special house blends and tuck in to a healthy, hearty breakfast. Now doesn’t that sound like a pretty perfect way to wake up?
Common Man Coffee Roasters, 22 Martin Road, #01-00, Singapore 239058, Tel (+65) 6836 4695, www.commonmancoffeeroasters.com
Assembly Coffee
Assembly believes that theres no better way to wake up than with a good cup of coffee – and we concur! Trust us when we say this cute cafe will ensure that you leave having had your fill of sweet treats and caffeine. Join the coffee movement and get stuck in!
Assembly Coffee, 26 Evans Road, Singapore 259367, Tel: (+65) 6735 5647, www.assembly.sg
Black & Ink
A traditional espresso bar where coffee is king: choose from the best of the beans and a silky smooth, signature house blend that’s served ‘From the Heart’. Trust us when we say Black & Ink will quickly become your go-to pitstop for all things caffeinated.
Black & Ink, 168 Changi Rd, Singapore 419730, Tel (+65) 9620 1022, www.facebook.com/blackandink
Do.Main Bakery Cafe
Featuring your classic, caffeinated beverages, this colonial style cafe doubles as a bakery which prides itself on bringing you the best of both worlds in age old battle between savoury and sweet. Choose from countless dishes straight from the bakers oven in this fabulous french feast. Yes Sassy Girls, you can have your cake and eat it too!
Do.Main Bakery Cafe, 437015, 226 Tanjong Katong Rd, Singapore 437015
Tel: (+65) 6348 1406, www.do-mainbakery.com
8.30am:
Jimmy Monkey
Native Melbournian owner Jimmy (funnily enough) came to the little red dot that we call home a while ago, along with a mission to bring Singaporeans a real coffee and café experience complete with delectable bites and independently sourced Rainforest beans! Raw and deconstructed defines this Australasian cosy corner, so make yourself comfy and kick back with a cuppa- a new day is upon us!
Jimmy Monkey, 9 One-north Gateway, #01-51 one-north residences, One North Residences, Singapore 138643, Tel: (+65) 6777 8470, www.jimmymonkey.com
Riders Cafe
Hidden away in heart of Bukit Timah the Riders Cafe has quickly become top spot for brunch lovin’ Singaporeans! It’s not hard to see why with their unique venue location set amongst the urban city and a host of blackboard food specials and steamy cups of coffee. We suggest that you grab yourself a good table on opening to avoid the rush — looks like we’ve all got beans on the brain!
Riders Cafe, 51 Fairways Dr, Singapore 286965, Tel: (+65) 6466 9819, www.riderscafe.sg
