Best affordable high tea in Singapore
While our sunny island is home to many drool-worthy high tea spots, I find most of the prices bo hua given that we are being served morsels of food. Hence, this affordable high tea in Singapore list is for people like me who wish to step tai tai, but do not want to spend like one. With most priced under $35++ per person, you definitely get value for money to go with those atas vibes.
25 Best High Tea Places With Gorgeous Ambience From $20++ Per Person
1. Wildseed Cafe
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Tucked away at The Summerhouse in Seletar Aerospace Park and a few other locations, Wildseed Cafe offers a quiet retreat from the hustle and bustle of urban life. Make yourself at home in this charming colonial house and pamper yourself with their Afternoon Tea Set, priced at $68 for two at The Summerhouse outlet and $68++ for two at The Alkaff Mansion outlet. Start with the Prawn Croquette, then continue with their Chicken Katsu Slider before refreshing your palate with bites of their Strawberry Cream Cake and Mango Scone. End off your meal sipping a cup of tea or coffee!
Website | Full list of outlets
Wildseed Cafe is not halal-certified.
2. Violet Oon Singapore
Violet Oon Singapore is one of Singapore’s pre-eminent authorities in Peranakan food, so expect to find legit Nyonya kueh in their Singapore High Tea Set, priced at $68++ for two at their ION Orchard outlet and $66++ for two at their National Kitchen outlet. There are 11 different bites on the platter, including their signature Kueh Pie Tee, so you can definitely stretch your dollar.
Special mention goes to their Kueh Kosui, a steamed cake made with pandan and coconut-infused rice and tapioca flour. For those who prefer savoury bites, their Chilli Crab in Crispy Shell delivers a bit of a sweet and spicy kick.
Read our Violet Oon Singapore review.
Website | Full list of locations
Violet Oon Singapore is not halal-certified.
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3. TWG Tea
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TWG Tea is synonymous with atas tea blends, so it’s no surprise that their tea time set menus are just as classy and luxurious. If you’re a tai tai on a budget, their 1837 ($25++ per person) tea set is best suited for you. Pair a cup of tea with your choice of six macarons, a pastry, or two scones, served with TWG tea jelly and whipped cream.
For those who prefer a more extensive selection, their Chic ($46++) set for two is a better alternative. This comes with an assortment of sandwiches, sweets, and tea, plus their signature scones, macarons, or pastries.
Website | Full list of outlets
TWG Tea is not halal-certified.
4. Brunches Cafe
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Exploring Brunches Cafe is akin to a treasure hunt. From the rotary dial phone to the gramophone, you’ll stumble upon a litany of old-school gems at this vintage cafe. The jewel in the crown is this refurbished Mini Cooper, converted into a seating booth; every spot is simply too IG-worthy to pass. However, this spot is highly coveted, so be sure to call in advance to chope!
Once you’re settled in, lean on the leather sofa and tuck into the Brunches High Tea Set ($44.90++ for two). There are only 10 of these sets available each day, housed in an intricate birdcage. This set offers a selection of sweet and savoury treats, including mini burgers, tarts, and cakes, plus a pot of tea. End your afternoon with their Cooling & Inner Strength tea and enjoy the reinvigorating notes of red dates and dried longan.
Address: 96 Rangoon Road, Singapore 218381
High tea hours: Mon, Wed-Fri 11am to 5pm, Sat-Sun 10am to 5pm
Tel: 8685 8488
Website
Brunches Cafe is not halal-certified.
5. JUMBO Seafood ION Orchard
JUMBO Seafood doesn’t only serve crabs and seafood, but has a very affordable Afternoon High Tea (from $49++ per person) as well, which is exclusive to their ION Orchard outlet. Items rotate every few months, but you’ll always get the Chilli Crab Meat Sauce with Egg Fried Rice in their set, alongside other seafood-focused savouries. FYI, this is a great one if you’re a fan of more savoury high teas, as there is only one sweet dish out of the 13 items in the set.
Read our JUMBO Seafood ION Orchard Afternoon High Tea feature.
Address: 2 Orchard Turn, #04-09/10, ION Orchard, Singapore 238801
High tea hours: Daily 3pm to 4:45pm
Tel: 6737 3435
Website
JUMBO Seafood is not halal-certified.
6. 1-Arden
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Located in the tranquil Sky Garden at CapitaSpring, AKA right smack in the CBD, is 1-Arden. 51 floors up from the bustle of the city, the Garden-To-Table High Tea here costs $75++ for two, which comes to $37.50++ per person.
Expect a selection of delectable treats here that’ll satisfy both sweet and savoury cravings: Fish Goujon, paired with house-made tartare sauce and fennel, Edamame Hummus Tarts, Hana Mochi Yuzu and more.
Address: 88 Market Street, #51-01, CapitaSpring, Singapore 048948
High tea hours: Mon-Fri 3pm to 4:30pm, Sat 3pm to 5pm
Tel: 9837 8248
Website
1-Arden is not halal-certified.
7. TungLok Teahouse
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If you love dim sum, then TungLok Teahouse has got you covered. Located at Square 2, the popular restaurant offers a 90-minute All-You-Can-Eat High Tea Buffet on weekdays ($16.80++ per person) and weekends ($21.80++ per person) from 3pm to 5pm. You’ll have to bring at least one other person with you, however, as there’s a minimum order of two for this afternoon tea deal.
Choose from over 30 dishes, including dim sum classics such as the Steamed BBQ Pork Bun and Deep-fried Beancurd Skin Roll with Fresh Prawn, to hearty soups including the Braised Fish Maw with Dried Seafood Bisque. Thereafter, end off with a refreshing dessert such as the Lemongrass Jelly with Longan and Chilled Black Glutinous Rice.
Read our TungLok Teahouse feature.
Address: 10 Sinaran Drive, #01-73, Square 2, Singapore 307506
High tea hours: Daily 3pm to 5pm
Tel: 6893 1123
Website
TungLok Teahouse is not halal-certified.
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8. Ms. Durian
If you love durian as much as we do, you’ll go gaga for the Sweeter Course tea set at Ms. Durian. The Jalan Besar cafe is known for their wide range of dishes that highlight the King of Fruits, and the high tea is no exception. The set is priced at an affordable $42 for two. There are six items on the menu, including four desserts and two optional drinks, available at a small top-up. Each has a different “durian intensity” according to the menu, so it’s recommended that you try them from the least to the most intense.
Read our Ms. Durian review.
Address: 11 Kelantan Road, Singapore 208604
High tea hours: Sun-Mon 11am to 8pm
Tel: 6962 0057
Website
Ms. Durian is not halal-certified.
9. Princess Terrace
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For an affordable Nyonya high tea session, head over to Princess Terrace at Copthorne King’s Hotel Singapore. Priced at just $20++ per person, their Nyonya Afternoon Tea Set is definitely a steal. Indulge in a wide selection of delicious Peranakan dishes, including Nasi Lemak wrapped in Banana Leaf, Penang Popiah and more. There are also several sweets on the menu, such as Homemade Beancurd with Gula Melaka, Mini Egg Tarts, and assorted Nyonya Kueh. The set is available daily, from 3pm to 5pm.
Address: 403 Havelock Road, #1F, Copthorne King’s Hotel Singapore, Singapore 169632
High tea hours: Daily 3pm to 5pm
Tel: 6733 0011
Website
Princess Terrace is not halal-certified.
10. Atico Lounge
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Atico Lounge is more than just a dinnertime destination. In fact, the rooftop lounge has a relatively affordable high tea option, priced at $48++ per person. Each set comes with savoury bites such as Smoked King Salmon with savoury waffles, citrus cream cheese, and black tobiko, Cumin-Spiced Heritage Chicken Pie, and Forest Mushroom & Wilted Spinach Quiche. Don’t miss out on the desserts too, with highlights including Wild Raspberry Financier and Molten Valrhona Chocolate Fondant. Do note that the menu items are subject to change.
You can top-up $8++ for a glass of prosecco. The high tea is available daily from 12pm to 5pm, except for the eve of and on public holidays.
Address: 2 Orchard Turn, ION Orchard, Level 55/56, Singapore 238801
High tea hours: Daily 12pm to 5pm
Tel: 8028 1489
Website
Atico Lounge is not a halal-certified eatery.
Where to have affordable high tea in Singapore
With these affordable high tea places, you no longer have to fret over where to hang out with your girlfriends. For more affordable places to dine, check out our list of cheap dim sum in Singapore, as well as halal buffets in Singapore starting from just $7.90.
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Feature image adapted from @wildseedsg, @pakupaku.kanata, and Princess Terrace.
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