Food News

Cafe Monochrome: Singapore’s First 2D Cafe Reopens In Bugis

Cafe Monochrome is a new 2D cafe in Bugis

Cafe Monochrome, known as Singapore’s first 2D concept cafe, has reopened its original outlet in Bugis!

Previously located in Jalan Besar, this new incarnation of the cafe has the usual hand-drawn designs dotted throughout its space.

While the space alone is certainly Instagram-worthy, we reckon the fare here is worth your attention, too.

If you’re here for brunch, you can enjoy dishes such as the Smoked Salmon Rosti ($21+): crispy rosti, smoked salmon slices, scrambled eggs, and greens make up this wholesome dish. Pair this dish with some of the cafe’s pick-me-ups, including Latte (from $6+), Uji Matcha Latte (from $7.50+), and Hot Chocolate ($6.50+).

For a hearty main, we recommend the Laksa Crayfish Udon ($23+). Here, silky udon noodles are drenched in a fragrant and coconutty laksa sauce, and topped with reasonably fresh crayfish.

Finish your meal with the decadent Biscoff Hotcakes (from $11+), featuring fluffy pancakes smothered with sweet Biscoff crumbles and ice cream.

This new Cafe Monochrome is a short five-minute walk from Rochor MRT Station. There are many other must-try food places in the area, including Kopi 1930, a stylish Nanyang cafe, and 3 Meals a Day, which is known for their salted egg chicken rice.

Address: 173 Bencoolen Street, Singapore 189642
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 10am to 9pm
Tel: 92391240
Website
Cafe Monochrome is not a halal-certified eatery.

Photos taken by Paula Formantes.
This was a media tasting at Cafe Monochrome.

Enze Kay

Enze is a Singapore-based food writer with over five years of experience, having written for the first iteration of HungryGoWhere before joining Eatbook. He enjoys noodle dishes from around the world, but local classics such as bak chor mee, wonton mee, and hokkien mee hold a special place in his heart.

Ferrero Rocher Launches New Chocolate Bars Inspired By Its Iconic Pralines

Ferrero Rocher now has new chocolate bars, inspired by its iconic hazelnut chocolate pralines! It's…

10th April 2026

Koggii To Close End April, Launches $19.95++ K-BBQ Buffet Promo

Koggii is set to close for good by the end of April 2026. Before then,…

10th April 2026

Sin Ming Roti Prata Review: Still One Of The Best Prata Stalls In SG?

Few prata stalls are as legendary as Sin Ming Roti Prata Faisal & Aziz Curry…

10th April 2026

You Can Get Legit Laksa And BCM At This Popular Singaporean Restaurant In London

Located in London’s vibrant Soho district, Singapulah has attracted crowds with familiar Singaporean classics such…

10th April 2026

How Hard Is It To Make Bao? We Tried Making Tanjong Rhu Pau From Scratch

You’ve heard of Tanjong Rhu Pau and their famous bao, but can a complete beginner…

10th April 2026

Peach Garden Has 1-For-1 Weekend High Tea Buffet At Thomson Plaza

Peach Garden Thomson Plaza has 1-for-1 weekend high tea dim sum buffet for a limited…

10th April 2026