Korea’s cafe scene is in a league of its own, brimming with hip cafes that range from minimalist to quirky. They’re always coming up with new food trends too, such as croffles and dalgona coffee. Here are 12 Korean cafes in Singapore to transport you to Seongsu-dong and Yeonnam-dong, two of the best areas for cafe-hopping in Seoul.
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When Bakery 1946 first opened in Singapore, many flocked to the Korean bakery to get their fruit- and veggie-shaped buns packed with all kinds of fillings. They have two branches in Bugis and Suntec, where you can sit and dine at the latter.
The most popular item is the iconic K-Apple Bread ($5.90), loaded with spiced apple jam and cream cheese. You can get this in a box of six for $29, which makes for a great gift for your loved ones. Otherwise, the Matcha Cookie Croissant ($6.30) has also been selling like hotcakes; this crookie is flaky, crispy, and crumbly all in one bite. Pair the bakes with their house-made drinks, including the K Salted Vanilla Latte ($6.50) for a caffeinated sweet treat, and Grapefruit Ade ($6.90) for a refreshing quencher.
Read our Bakery 1946 feature.
Suntec outlet
Address: 3 Temasek Boulevard, #01-604, Suntec City, Singapore 038983
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 8am to 9pm, Sat 9am to 9pm, Sun 9am to 10pm
Bugis outlet
Address: 80 Middle Road, #01-K1, Bugis Junction, Singapore 188966
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 12pm to 10pm, Sat-Sun 10am to 10pm
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Bakery 1946 is not a halal-certified eatery.
ICYMI, Lean & Rich Bakery is a new-ish Korean-owned cafe in Fort Canning helmed by the ex-head baker of Tartine, a famous bakery in Seoul. The menu here isn’t the most extensive, but you get solid brunch choices. The Caponata & Burrata ($21+), for example, features sourdough paired with caponata—made using eggplant, tomato, onion, celery, and pine nuts—and topped with burrata cheese. There’s also Apple & Brie ($12+), a sweet-savoury option starring a crispy pastry with apples, brie cheese, wild rocket, roasted pecan, and a drizzle of honey. Fresh bakes aside, there are drinks to quench your thirst, including the Matcha Latte ($7+) and Vanilla Bean Latte ($7+).
Read our Lean & Rich Bakery feature.
Address: 81 Clemenceau Avenue, #01-14, UE Square, Singapore 239917
Opening hours: Tue-Fri 8:30am to 5pm, Sat-Sun 8:30am to 4pm
Tel: 9662 9171
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Lean & Rich Bakery is not a halal-certified eatery.
Tucked away in Potong Pasir is The Gula Lab, a cosy, stand-alone cafe specialising in Korean waffles loaded with cream and mochi. There are more than 15 fillings to choose from, with prices ranging from $3.50 to $10.80, depending on whether you’re getting a half or full waffle. The bestseller here is, of course, the Korean Cream ($4.50 for half), which gives you a thick layer of sweet, fluffy cream. Some interesting fillings include Cappuccino ($4.80 for half), Orange Milk ($5 for half), and Honey Egg Mayo ($7.50 for half).
Address: 147 Potong Pasir Avenue 1, #01-87, Singapore 350147
Opening hours: Wed-Mon 11am to 10pm
Tel: 9637 0782
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The Gula Lab is not a halal-certified eatery.
Right in the hubbub of the CBD is a minimalist cafe called Snap Cafe, which opened in July 2023. Though small in size, the cosy ambience is one that many can appreciate for a quick coffee break or catch-up meeting.
Their selection of Korean-inspired bakes changes up from time to time, and during our visit, we tried the Black Sesame Cheesecake Crumble ($6++) and Sweet Potato Pound Cake ($5++). For heartier options, get their Sourdough Toasties instead, which come in flavours such as Hot Honey Prawn ($12++), Chix & Egg ($12++), and Triple Cheese ($9++).
Read our Snap Cafe review.
Address: 21 McCallum Street, #01-01/02, The Clift, Singapore 069047
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 8am to 5pm, Sat-Sun 9am to 5pm
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Snap Cafe is not a halal-certified eatery.
Helmed by the same team behind Market Blue is B For Bagel, a bagel brand from Seoul. You get a good range of freshly baked bagels here, as well as a variety of spreads to choose from.
The bestselling Bacon Cheese Omelette ($15.90+) features a winning combination of bacon, egg, cheddar cheese, maple syrup, and dill yoghurt sauce. Alternatively, you can opt for Smoked Salmon ($16.90+), which is packed with pickled egg, capers, red onion, cream cheese, dill, spring onion, and smoked salmon. For simple yet delicious bagels, we recommend the Salt N Butter ($5.90+) or Green Onion Cream Cheese ($7.90+) instead.
Read our B For Bagel review.
Address: 163 Tanglin Road, #B1-125/126, Singapore 247933
Opening hours: Daily 8:30am to 4:30pm
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B For Bagel is not a halal-certified eatery.
Routine Korean Fusion Cafe & Bar doubles as a cafe by the day, and a bar at night. Even better, it opens until 12am every day, and you can get there by foot in just four minutes from Tanjong Pagar MRT Station.
The cherry blossom-themed cafe offers both beautiful aesthetics and good food. We encourage you to get the Routine’s Injeolmi Bingsu ($22++), which presents a tower of shaved ice topped with roasted soybean powder, sweet red bean paste, and chewy rice cakes. For something more substantial to share with your friends, try their Garlic Butter Octopus ($23++) or Korean Chicken Gangjeong ($21++).
Read our Routine Korean Fusion Cafe & Bar review.
Address: 60 Duxton Road, Singapore 089524
Opening hours: Daily 12pm to 12am
Tel: 9758 0822
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Routine Korean Fusion Cafe & Bar is not a halal-certified eatery.
Formerly known as Urban Table, Infusion Roastery Cafe sees industrial-chic, well-lit interiors, transporting us right to a cafe in Sinsadong in Korea. Plus, the owner grew up in Gangnam, so you know the vibes here are legit.
The coffee here is a must-try, as this cafe has a micro-roastery where they roast their own beans. Purists can opt for the Filter Coffee (from $7.50), while casual coffee drinkers can consider the Cafe Latte ($7.10). To pair with your coffee, savoury mains such as Ham and Cheese Croissant ($16.90) and Bulgogi Beef Burger ($19.90) are great choices.
Address: 10A-E, Yio Chu Kang Road, ICB Shopping Centre, Singapore 545524
Opening hours: Daily 8:30am to 8pm
Tel: 9877 6533
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Infusion Roastery Cafe is not a halal-certified eatery.
The autumn canopy at Cafe Kreams looks right out of a K-drama scene, making for IG-worthy material as you chill over coffee and desserts.
If you were hooked on Dalgona coffee during the circuit breaker, get the Dalgona Latte ($9.50++), topped with caramel honeycomb candy. Fair warning, this can be too sweet for some. Here’s a tip: if you’re visiting on a weekday between 9am and 5pm, get their Cake Set priced from $17.80++, which gives you a cake and a drink of your choice. Some options include Tiramisu ($17.80++), Strawberry Shortcake ($20.20++), and Key Lime Tart ($21.80++).
Check out our Cafe Kreams review.
Address: 32 Maxwell Road, #01-07, Maxwell Chambers, Singapore 069115
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 9am to 11pm, Sun 11am to 10pm
Tel: 9673 2307
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Cafe Kreams is not a halal-certified eatery.
Fans of Dal.Komm Coffee will be happy to know that the popular Korean chain, which starred in numerous K-dramas, has opened a new concept in Bugis, Dal.Komm Playground. Expect a wide range of dishes and drinks on the menu, from sharing-worthy sides such as Seafood Pancake ($23.90++) to their Signature Seafood Kimchi Ramyun Soup ($39.90++), which feeds three to four diners. There are sweet treats too, namely the Cruffin French Toast ($18.90++), a thick pan-fried toast topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a variety of fruits.
Check out our Dal.Komm Playground review.
Address: 124 Beach Road, #01-08, Guoco Midtown, Singapore 189773
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 10pm
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Dal.Komm Playground is not a halal-certified eatery.
ICYMI: Compose Coffee has opened at Suntec! The famous coffee brand, which landed on our shores in September 2023, has thousands of outlets across South Korea, so you know they’re legit. Order the Busan Sea Salted Cream Latte ($6.10), a sweet-salty latte with a beautiful blue layer at the bottom. Other popular picks include Dalgona Coffee ($6.50) and Pandan Coconut Latte ($6.10). To pair with your cup of joe, the cafe offers Greek Yoghurt Ice Cream at $4.80, and you can pair it with a topping of your choice. Some options include Crunchnut Granola ($0.90), Mango Compote ($0.90), and Honeycomb ($2).
Read our Compose Coffee review.
Suntec outlet
Address: Temasek Boulevard, #01-623, Tower 3, Suntec City, Singapore 038983
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 8am to 8pm, Fri 8am to 9pm, Sat 10am to 9pm, Sun 9am to 8pm
One Raffles Place outlet
Address: 1 Raffles Place, #01-02, One Raffles Place Tower 1, Singapore 048616
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 8am to 7pm, Sat-Sun 10am to 5pm
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Compose Coffee is not a halal-certified eatery but uses no pork or lard.
When we think of Korean desserts, bingsu often comes to mind. Ice Lab is one such dessert cafe serving up a variety of bingsu, alongside milkshakes, coffee, and other beverages.
Here, you can expect classic bingsu flavours such as Injeolmi ($18) and Korean Traditional Redbean ($18.50), as well as fruity options such as Strawberry ($18.50) and Mango ($20).
Bugis outlet
Address: 164 Rochor Road, Singapore 188439
Opening hours: Sun-Thurs 11am to 10pm, Fri-Sat 11am to 11:45pm
Far East outlet
Address: 14 Scotts Road, #01-01/01A/02, Far East Plaza, Singapore 228213
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm
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Ice Lab is not a halal-certified eatery.
Hidden away in Sultan Plaza is The Pound, an unassuming cafe run by Korean natives. They’re known for their roll cakes, which are made in-house, and said to be fluffy and cloud-like.
Tea lovers can opt for the Matcha Roll ($6), made with matcha cream and matcha white chocolate glaze. Another tea-infused cake is the Earl Grey Chiffon ($6), a spongy cake with layers of fragrant Earl Grey cream. They also have Sweet Potato Cake ($6) here, which isn’t something you can find at most cafes in Singapore.
Address: 100 Jalan Sultan, #01-17B, Singapore 199001
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 10:30am to 6pm, Sat 11:30am to 3pm
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The Pound is not a halal-certified eatery.
We have curated a list of the best Korean cafes in Singapore to transport you to Seoul, whether you’re looking to try out the latest food trend or simply to quell your travel withdrawals.
For more Korean food, read our guide to cheap Korean food with mains under $15 in Singapore. Otherwise, check out our Song Gye Ok review for famous Korean grilled chicken.