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Many years ago, Joo Chiat was not as lively as it currently is. It used to be filled with sleazy bars, brothels, and budget hotels and was known to be Singapore's Red Light District. The famous, colourful Peranakan shophouses is still in the vicinity and you can still see people heading there to take Instagram worthy pictures. Today, you can see many trendy and new cafes, restaurants and bars along the stretch of Joo Chiat. Here are some cafes you should definitely visit for a lazy Sunday brunch!
1. Common Man Coffee Roasters - 2 Storey Café that provides Freshly Roasted Specialty Grade Arabica Coffee
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They also have an extensive menu serving classic brunch dishes such as Avocado Toast, Eggs Benedict and Cubano Sandwiches, making these the perfect food for brunch! Look at the creamy eggs benedict topped with tender beef cheeks that is served with the toasts. This is the dish that you should try out at Common Man as it goes especially well with their cup of slow brew coffee.
If you walk down the streets of Joo Chiat on the weekends, don't be surprised to see the snake long queue outside of the Common Man Coffee. It is one of the most popular places in Joo Chiat area to have brunch at as they also have a very nice aesthetic inside the cafe, making it Instagram worthy and the perfect place to catch up with your friends while having a freshly roasted cup of coffee.
Address: 185 Joo Chiat Rd, Singapore 427456
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday, 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
2. Cafe Natsu - Luxurious Cafe that Use The Freshest Japanese Ingredients
Address: 283 Joo Chiat Rd, Singapore 427537
Opening Hours: Closed on Monday,
Tuesday to Sunday, 8:30am - 5:30pm
3. Kings Cart Coffee Factory
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Kings Cart Coffee Factory prides themselves in being inclusive to everyone by creating a warm and welcoming place. Feel free to walk up to the staffs there to learn more about their products or just to have a chat with them as they are all very friendly and welcoming.
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For you coffee fanatics out there, this is the perfect place for you to learn more about the art of roasting coffee. Kings Cart Coffee Factory also specially curates cocktails by using espresso as the base and adding simple sugars or acids. Some of the cocktails they serve are Coffee Mojito, Rum Pum Pum and Espresso Martini, which are some unique cocktails that includes coffee and alcohol.
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Kings Cart Coffee Factory also serves food, but their menu selections are mainly focused on brunch and desserts since they are a coffee centric place. Which is why you will be able to find classic American style breakfast food such as their "King's" breakfast, Bacons Eggs Benedict and Shroom Scrambled Eggs. Their dessert menu are also quite special as they also use espresso in them, such as their Coconut Affogato and Bailey's Affogato. Do head down to Kings Cart Coffee Factory to try out their coffee based menu and learn more about the art of brewing coffee!
Address: 465 Joo Chiat Rd, Singapore 427677
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday, 9am - 6pm
4. The Communal Place - Try Out Fusion European and Peranakan Food With Your Family
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The Communal Place provides fusion food between Peranakan and Europe cuisine which strongly resonates with the location they are at, which is Joo Chiat. Since Joo Chiat has such a rich history being the first heritage town in Singapore and was home to many Peranakans back in the day, their concept definitely suits the location they are at.
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The Communal Place emphasises on social interactions and the concept of sharing family meals which can be seen through the style and portion of their food, interior design and layout of the shop, and notably the flexibility of our dining tables. This enables family-style platters to pass, and let conversations flow, forging connections in a dispersed society.
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The Communal Place has an extensive, mouth-watering menu items that includes Foie Gras Miso Pasta, Yuzu Chicken and Wagyu Burger which are all their Chef's Recommendations. You can tell that a great deal of effort and thoughts went behind curating the menu and plating the dishes.
They also have 4 different types of dessert on their menu which are Tiramisu, Waffle Ice Cream, Weekly Special Cakes and Chocolate Dome, which is their Chef's Recommendation.
You should visit The Communal Place with your family members to try out their specially curated fusion food, where you can enjoy good food with good company at such a cozy place! This can also be the perfect place to impress your date and have an intimate dinner with them.
The Communal Place
Address: 465 Joo Chiat Rd, Singapore 427677
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday, 11am - 10pm
5. Windowsill Pies - Ideal Spot to Satisfy Your Sugar Cravings for Brunch!
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Located at the heart of Joo Chiat, Windowsill Pies is the ideal spot for people to satisfy their sugar cravings for brunch. Windowsill Pies provides traditional, homemade classic dessert treats such as Tarts, Madeleines, Pies and Flaky Pastries. Windowsill Pies take pride in what they sell, providing the freshest pastries for their customers as they bake their products daily.
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Their pies come in different flavours such as S'mores, Pecan and Sour Cherry, allowing you to choose between a chocolate filled pie or a fruity, refreshing one! Windowsill Pies also comes up with new and improved ways to make their pies, keeping up with trends and having seasonal items to lure their customers in for a sweet treat. Do check out their Seasonal Milo Dinosaur Pie for a nostalgic taste of the chocolate malt pie!
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However do note that they have very limited seating at their shop and they mainly do take-aways, but fret not! As you can dabao these desserts and share the joy of freshly made pies with your friends and family!
Address: 290D Joo Chiat Road, Singapore 427542
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday, 10am - 6pm
