7 Aesthetically-Pleasing Minimalist Cafes In Singapore With Clean Vibes, Good Food & Coffee

By Jayme on 15 Sep 2022

Digital Editor

Enjoying a meal or coffee in a minimalist cafe is always an ideal way to spend the day, regardless of whether you’re a huge foodie or someone who simply appreciates the less-is-more, pared-back aesthetic. Here, we’ve sussed out 7 minimalist cafes in Singapore you need to check out.

#1 Glyph Supply Co

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Glyph is as minimalist as it gets - think all-white furnishing accompanied with an open-concept kitchen bar and floor-to-ceiling windows that welcome heaps of natural light.

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Love this monochrome aesthetic? Head down to this cafe-roastery in town for a quick refreshment and tons of IG-worthy selfies or food pictures within its clean space. On its menu, you’ll find a variety of drinks as well as an all-day brunch menu to pair with your favourite coffee or tea.

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Address: 111 Somerset Road, #01-06, TripleOne Somerset, Singapore 238164
Opening hours: 8:30am - 5.15pm (daily)
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#2 Apartment

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Known for its award-winning javas, Apartment serves mainly coffee (from $4.50) and a small selection of artisanal teas (from $6.50). Here’s where you can enjoy a rich cup of joe from a carefully curated choice of filter coffees from Latin America in a Muji-inspired space featuring white walls, wood furniture and floor-to-ceiling windows.

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Address: 139 Selegie Road, #01-01, Singapore 188309
Opening hours: 10am to 6pm (daily)
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#3 Lucid

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Decked out in grey and white interior with metallic accents, this cafe in the east has all the right ingredients that make up an Instagrammable location. If you’re a fan of this industrial-minimalist concept, drop by for drinks and light bites.

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Food options include smoked salmon toast ($14.50), flourless chocolate cake ($7.50) and maple scone ($6), while its extensive beverages menu boasts a variety of filter coffees and teas.

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Address: 38 Hamilton Road, Singapore 209208
Opening hours: 11am - 6pm (Monday, Thursday & Friday), 10am - 6pm (Saturday & Sunday), Closed on Tuesday & Wednesday
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#4 Daizu Cafe

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From its high ceilings and white-painted brick walls to its concrete floors and wooden furniture, Daizu Cafe takes industrial-minimalism to another level. It dishes out Japanese-Western fusion food that is equally impressive, too, whether it is small plates like tempura dumplings ($10), rice bowls like glazed salmon teriyaki ($18) or pasta like the garlic butter sakura ebi spaghetti ($23). What’s more, this place is pet-friendly, so you can bring along your furkids!

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Address: 129 Rangoon Road, Singapore 218407
Opening hours: 10am - 10pm (Monday to Friday), 8am to 10pm (Saturday, Sunday & PH)
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#5 Coexist Coffee Co

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Coexist Coffee’s Hillview outlet offers an irresistibly unique Insta-worthy spot to refuel. We’re talking about a half-maroon, half-white space complete in minimalist furnishings on the rooftop of an industrial building in the west of Singapore.

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This cafe dishes out an all-day breakfast menu that includes the classics such as avocado toast ($14), as well as hearty mains like squid ink fried rice ($26) and rendang wagyu beef burger ($22). There’s also a decent selection of coffees and teas if you need a midday perk-me-up.

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Address: 48 Hillview Terrace, #08-00, Singapore 669269
Opening hours: 9am - 6pm (daily)
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#6 Amber Ember

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Once decorated with pink walls and indoor plants, Amber Ember underwent a recent modification and now channels a zen-themed minimalist aesthetic. It offers breakfast all day, which includes jaffles - a popular Aussie dish that’s basically a toasted sandwich - in four different flavours, all served with a side of rocket or tapioca chips (from $13.50). You can pick from breakfast bowls (from $13) or buttermilk waffles ($16) to start your day, too.

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But don’t forget the drinks! Amber Ember takes its pours seriously, with coffee proudly roasted by Cata Coffee. There are non-java options as well, such as babyccino ($2.50), oat milk chai ($7), kombucha ($7) and alcohol (from $10).

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Address: 730 Upper Serangoon Road, #01-01, Singapore 534613
Opening hours: 10am - 5pm (Tuesday to Friday), 10am - 6pm (Saturday & Sunday), Closed on Mondays
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#7 The Glasshouse

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CHIJMES is home to many noteworthy food establishments, and The Glasshouse is no exception. Nestled within a glass house, this cafe evokes a garden-esque minimalist vibe with its lush potted plants, white walls and brown-hued decor.

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Its menu features dishes that are both delicious and photogenic, with some of its highlights being the hummus & bread bowl ($14), burrata toast ($18) and truffle tater tots ($13).