Homegrown patisserie LUNA has recently opened its second outlet in the Joo Chiat enclave. With a charming industrial minimalist interior, the space is much more spacious than the Amoy outlet, and the new menu features sweet and savoury treats exclusive to Joo Chiat, such as the Tofu with vanilla mousse and moist vanilla sponge, along with a unique mix of silken tofu, hazelnut praline and a toasted...

Previously known as C Cafe at Joo Chiat, the space has been rebranded into Nimbus. The space spots a sophisticated interior for a café, with cosy booth seats and ambient lighting. The lunch menu starts from 11am and includes hearty offerings like Lobster Roll, Wagyu Beef Burger, Tuna Steak, Duck Confit and Golden Waffle.

Family-run bakery Olsen Bakehouse has shifted from Lavender to Joo Chiat, and the new place is done up so it feels just like home, which is exactly the vision of owners Darren and Jia Min. The bakes too are made all-natural, and with less sugar, just like how they would for their own family!

A chain café by now with multiple branches across the island, Prairie by Craftsman is the group’s latest concept. Along with coffee by Craftsmen Specialty Coffee, expect all-day breakfast like Avocado Toast, Acai Bowl, Rustic Mushroom, Bacon & Sausage, Prairie Breakfast, along with two outlet-exclusive items: Spam & Cheese Bagel and Smoked Salmon Rosti.

Nestled at the heart of the charming Joo Chiat. 7s Cafe is a customer centric yet cafe centred concept with a focus on modern Australian cuisine. Enjoy diverse coffee beans to the savoury cafe classics and artisan sweets and bakes. With thoughtfully designed interiors and lush surroundings, the cafe makes for a great spot for hearty breakfast, high teas, romantic dates and a place for intimate gat...

Sinpopo Brand is an amalgamation of classic local favourites combined with Singapore flavours to deliver a tantalising and sensation-rich experience. An ode to Katong and its heritage, you’ll find a wide array of savoury local food with hints and dashes of new flavours, such as the Signature Nasi Lemak, Crab Bee Hoon and Har Jeong Kai Wings.

What’s a Starbucks doing here, you may ask? Well, that’s because this is probably the nicest Starbucks outlet in the whole of Singapore, and it deserves a mention! Paying homage to the Peranakan heritage in Katong, you'll find arched doorways and Peranakan-inspired artwork hanging on the walls of this Starbucks outlet at the Conservation Building of Katong Square. The airy shop is a pleasing palet...

Featuring a cosy glass-enclosed dining area, and a kids and pets-friendly alfresco area, The Brewing Ground offers not only good coffee and beer, but also an European-inspired menu using the freshest ingredients and local produce as much as possible. Yummy options include the Eggs Benjamin, which is eggs benedict with your choice of thick cut maple bacon or king oyster mushrooms on sourdough, and...

If you have a sweet tooth and you take your pastries seriously, Tigerlily Patisserie is not to be missed. Helmed by pastry chef Maxine Ngooi from the now-defunct Michelin-starred restaurant Vianney Massot Restaurant, expect curated pastries inspired by the delicate beauty of nature, baked with equal parts refined techniques and radiant flavours. You can’t go wrong with items such as Spiced Cherry...

Tiong Bahru Bakery has long been known to be a great spot for quality pastries and coffee, and you can now do that too in Joo Chiat. You might be tempted to go straight for their signature Kouign Amann, but you might want to try some dishes that are Joo Chiat-exclusive. The Breakfast Croffle is airy and crispy, paired with candied bacon, portobello mushroom, a fried egg, and a robust herb ranch sa...