9 Best Breakfast In Singapore: Kaya Toast, Classic Fry-Ups + Specialty Coffee

What’s the best breakfast in Singapore? 

Sometimes, I even forget that I am in the Lion City during breakfast hour. But first, hear me out on this one. Unlike other Southeast Asian countries, I feel like Singapore has more of a combination of Eastern-meets-Western when it comes to the first meal of the day. 

A typical Singaporean brekkie is kaya toast (toast with butter/special kaya spread), soft-boiled eggs, and a cup of kopi (coffee). Swap the coffee for English breakfast tea, and I swear you could be in England…

And this is a traditional/classic every-day breakfast, by the way. There are some more familiar Asian dishes the locals love for breakfast, like nasi lemak, congee, and roti, but I find breakfast here not as “unWesternized” as countries such as Vietnam, for example. 

When it comes down to the best breakfast in Singapore, the bacon and eggs, waffles, pancake stacks, French toast vibes, eggs benny, et cetera, et cetera are tenfold/super popular. And, of course, excellent coffee!

With that, here’s my guide to the ultimate 9 best places in Singapore for breakfast!

1. Tolido’s Espresso Nook: For excellent eggs and coffee 

Every classic morning-time meal you’ll find on the menu at Tolido’s Espresso Nook, serving the locals since 2013. They must be doing something right (this is a long time for a spot to stay open in Singapore, overcoming Covid and all when many places closed down). 

One thing I love most about the restaurants in Singapore is that they know how to cook eggs well, from scrambled to poached. Enjoy perfectly cooked scrambled eggs from this best breakfast in Singapore locale, alongside crispy bacon, sautéed potatoes, slices of toast, and fresh spinach leaves. Sounds right up my alley. But everything is so good. The shakshouka eggs…The pancakes and bacon…The jumbo almond croissant (best served when dipped in a giant cappuccino)…

Another fave of mine from here is the Avo & Omega (a bagel with smashed avo, smoked salmon, and a soft poached egg). Naturally, the coffee is next level! It’s what they originally specialized in. 

Useful to know: Open from 8 AM, they are closed Wednesdays. 

2. Carrotsticks & Cravings: My personal favorite 

Yes, the food from Carrotsticks & Cravings is as cool as the name sounds! But then again, it’s an Australian-inspired café, so “trendy” is definitely the operative word here. 

Sourdough toasts with smashed avo are topped with feta and dukkah crumble (one of their signatures, FYI), or try the vegan mushroom version. And I love that the House Breakfast comes with grilled halloumi. Honestly, this is something I often order as an extra side when I’m eating out, and it’s not that often I find it naturally with a breakfast dish (unless it’s a Middle Eastern vibe already). 

The more I scan the menu, the more my mouth waters. Every offering is totally my cup of (Earl Grey) tea. Fresh salmon roulades come with cucumber slices, fresh capers, cream cheese, and health bread on the side. Focaccia served with stracciatella cheese and cold meat transports me back to Italy. And don’t get me started on the freshly baked goods. Two words: cinnamon rolls.  

3. Chin Mee Chin Confectionery: For kaya toast, eggs & kopi  

If there’s one eatery for the best breakfast in Singapore serving the country’s national brekkie, it would have to be Chin Mee Chin Confectionery. They’ve been open for over a century!

Traveling back in time, the year is 1925. It was this exact year that the bakery-meets-coffee shop first swung open its local doors, serving Singaporeans baked goods. Their traditional Eurasian confectioneries, like Sugee Cakes and Cream Horns, still mark their menu, and these specialty items are must-tries. 

But above this, it’s the kaya toast and soft-boiled eggs that are the real heroes. Whenever ordering kaya toast and eggs, the eggs are already cracked open and kind of “floating” in a bowl. The coffee here is a dark, rich color — just the way it should be! 

4. Dearborn Granola: Imaginative granola bowls  

I’ve never been the biggest granola fan, but hey, this isn’t all about me! The rest of the planet sure does love its granola. One of my besties is Singaporean, born and bred, and she even makes her own granola for brekkie. 

In the mood for some of the healthiest, best breakfast in Singapore? Hit up Dearborn Granola, where all your wildest and crunchiest granola-infused dreams are about to come true! 

Picture flavor combinations like ‘strawberries and cream’ granola bowls, ‘lemon pistachio,’ ‘dark chocolate, hazelnut, and sea salt,’ and ‘Earl Grey, ruby chocolate, and sultanas.’ All granola is homemade on-site. 

If you’re somewhat like me, who doesn’t go gaga for granola, they do offer other breakfast options. How yum does a delicious whipped mentaiko, peas, and horseradish English muffin sound, finished with crunchy, toasted buckwheat kernels?

5. Korio: The sandwich heroes 

Delectably glazed donuts, English muffins dripping in bacon, cheese, a fried egg, and onions, mega-stacked BLTs, Canadian-style apple fritters finished off with crispy maple-glazed bacon…Is your mouth watering yet? 

Korio may not be the healthiest option, but the food out of this kitchen sure is darn delicious! It’s perfect for those looking to carbo-load…Or if you just want to treat yourself. Plus, with the amount of rice and noodle-heavy dishes you consume in Singapore and Asia, it’s all about balance. 

At the end of the day, or rather, start of yours, Korio is an excellent stop for the most filling, best breakfast in Singapore — especially if you’ve got a long day of exploring ahead, or are traveling through Singapore on a budget and want a really substantial first meal. 

P.S. I always advise my friends to order the mortadella, provolone, house pickles, and mustard on a soft potato roll!

6. 1030 Breakfast Shop 一零三零: Taiwanese breakfast 

For a taste of Taiwan in Singapore, 1030 Breakfast Shop 一零三零 is here to fill all your needs. I was watching a clip of the owner online, where she explained how her hawker stall came about. 

Specializing specifically in Taiwanese breakfast, the concept came to her after she struggled to find anywhere on the island that serves Taiwanese breakfast. (Yes, there are Taiwanese cafes, but none honing in on the first meal of the day). 

I had to include it among these options for the best breakfast in Singapore as it’s something different, which I love. And Taiwanese food is quite popular in Singapore (so even I was surprised no one else had jumped on the bandwagon yet). 

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Enjoy Taiwanese breakfast classics like egg omelets (ham and cheese, pork floss, corn cheese, hashbrown bacon) available as either crunchy or chewy; black sesame toast (and many more varieties); heath millet porridge; and purple rice rolls! With so many options, you’ll feel like you’re back at the night markets of Taipei.

7. PUNCH: An elevated experience  

Prepared to be smacked in the face with serious flavors, inspiring food presentation, and an overall cool setting for the best breakfast in Singapore at PUNCH. 

I 100% appreciate the attention to detail and care put into the way plates are assembled. For example, flapjacks/pancakes arrive with a poached pear, where the bottom half of the fruit has been dipped delicately in chocolate. The stack is then sprinkled with a crumble, dusted in icing sugar, and swirls of sugar syrup. 

One of my ultimate dishes from this classic spot is the potato rosti. I’m like, such a fan of a rosti in the morning, and the way they do theirs with thin slivers and a side dollop of crème fraiche is just the way it should be. During my pescatarian days, this was one of my go-to breakfasts with salmon (which they do here, by the way). 

8. Tina’s Cafe: Heritage flavors

Hungry bellies, Tina’s Cafe is where to come for the best breakfast in Singapore if you’re seeking a menu offering the best of both worlds. 

Food is mostly ‘traditional Nanyang breakfast and local comfort food,’ but you still can order breakfast o’clock classics, like waffles or a smaller fry-up. However, each dish has a local Singaporean spin. For example, the waffles are done with ya kun kaya spread (a green spread used as kaya jam and made from pandan), or nasi lemak is done with bacon. 

Must-try dishes for local flavors include orh nee butter toasts, kaya toast (their signature) with soft-boiled eggs (the eggs are supposed to be extremely soft, almost runny, so if you prefer yours dead, i.e., hard-boiled, steer away from this one), and yuzu chiffon cake.   

9. All Things Delicious: Spunky 

Not only am I obsessed with the food from All Things Delicious, but also with the female powerhouse leading the way and in charge of this best breakfast in Singapore cafe!

If the team/restaurant seems familiar, it’s because you probably have seen them if you’ve watched Netflix’s F1: The Academy. Produced by Reece Witherspoon’s production company (Hello Sunshine), it focuses on women in racing. So choosing this Singaporean cafe makes total sense!

Overall, the vibe here is super cool! Breakfast is a hybrid of local and international flavors, cooking methods, and dishes. And if I had to choose just one dish (which is difficult), I’d recommend the French toast! 

We’ve got you covered on the breakfast front, but what about the rest of your daily meals? When lunchtime calls around, or even dinner, here are 10 lovely cafe options to eat your way through in Singapore. 

How long do you have planned for the Lion City? Don’t miss my 2-day Singapore itinerary, jam-packed with things to do and even more food recs (including some Michelin awardees). If you’re planning an extensive trip to the island, you might want to consider doing a day trip from Singapore. You can even easily hop over to Malaysia or Indonesia from here!

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