Chilli Padi Tok Panjang

Chilli Padi Tok Panjang has opened at The Rail Mall, bringing the warmth of traditional Peranakan communal dining to a new heritage-inspired space. Created by the team behind Chilli Padi Nonya Restaurant, the new concept draws inspiration from the Peranakan tradition of the tok panjang—a long communal dining table that symbolises togetherness, celebration and shared […]
Rituel Singapore

Tokyo’s popular bakery-café Rituel has made its international debut with the opening of its first overseas flagship at Takashimaya Shopping Centre on Orchard Road. Inspired by the French Salon de Thé tradition and refined through Japanese craftsmanship, the all-day concept seamlessly blends artisanal baking, elegant dining and warm hospitality, taking guests from breakfast pastries to […]
Tavola Aperta

Tavola Aperta has opened at Plaza Singapura, bringing affordable handmade Italian fare to the heart of Orchard Road with a menu where every fresh pasta is priced under $20. From the team behind Salt & Soul, the new 90-seater restaurant offers a relaxed, modern take on Italian dining, pairing handcrafted pastas, sourdough pizzas and cocktails […]
Yunma Bakehouse

Yunma Bakehouse has opened along Purvis Street, bringing a cosy Japanese-inspired bakery café to the neighbourhood with freshly baked breads, pastries and specialty coffee. Tucked slightly behind construction hoarding, the new café is easy to miss at first glance, but inside reveals a bright, inviting space dressed in soft beige tones, warm wood accents, arched […]
Vernacular Coffee @ Selegie

Vernacular Coffee, established by F&B group The Grange Collective in 2023, has opened its street-front flagship outlet at Varel Singapore, a Tribute Portfolio hotel, introducing an all-day destination that transitions from a coffee-led café by day into a relaxed beer garden by night. Located in Selegie-Mount Sophia, the café sits within Singapore’s latest breakout heritage […]
Sonder Café and Bakery

Cafe Lilac by Whisking Bakes has entered a new chapter with its rebranding as Sonder Café and Bakery at Crawford Lane. While retaining its signature love for taro-inspired creations, the refreshed café introduces a broader bakery menu alongside specialty coffee, making it a more complete all-day destination for brunch, desserts and casual catch-ups. The cosy […]
Big Short Coffee @ Beach Road

Big Short Coffee has opened its second outlet at Beach Road, bringing its inventive, cocktail-inspired coffee creations to a new home near Golden Mile and Kampong Glam. Following the success of its Joo Chiat café, the new space embraces a brighter, more spacious design, featuring warm terracotta tones, rounded arches, terrazzo-inspired counters and the brand’s […]
Breakfast Grill @ Guoco Tower

Breakfast Grill has expanded to Tanjong Pagar with the opening of its third Singapore outlet at Guoco Tower, bringing its popular sammies and all-day café fare to the CBD. Located behind Japan Rail Cafe, the new space features a brighter, more contemporary look than its previous outlets, with floor-to-ceiling glass windows, warm wood accents and […]
HALO Ube + Matcha

HALO Ube + Matcha has opened at 100AM in Tanjong Pagar, taking over the former Hvala Kissa space with a vibrant new concept centred around Japanese matcha and Filipino ube. Created by the team behind Hvala, the café introduces a colourful menu of specialty drinks, desserts and pastries, making premium matcha and ube creations more […]
Butter Tgt

Butter Tgt has officially relocated to a new home at 55 Neil Road, swapping its tucked-away second-floor Duxton Road space for a brighter, larger café with an expanded menu. What began as two home-based passion projects—Yu Feng’s small-batch bakery Youkneadcakes and Keith’s mobile coffee cart Woke Cup—has evolved into a welcoming neighbourhood café serving artisanal […]
