Early Morning Coffee Spots for That Caffeine Hit in Singapore

Need coffee? Kids up? These cafes open early, ‘cos no mama should be deprived of her morning cuppa even if it is at the crack of dawn!

Cafe and coffee culture is huge these days in Singapore, but have you ever noticed that a majority of places don’t seem to open until 10 or 11am? Um, some of us need our caffeine fix just a bit earlier than that, thank you! (Waves arms frantically as we arise before sun-up to prepare for school drop-off). In case you’re still feeling a bit bleary-headed, we’ve done the hard work and rounded up our favourite early morning coffee shops in Singapore that’ll have you sat and served before most of the island has stretched and yawned. We even sorted them according to their opening hours! You can’t buy happiness, mama, but you can buy coffee and that’s pretty close.

7am:

Baker & Cook
Coffee and cake are undoubtedly a match made in heaven and Baker & Cook give you the best of both worlds with their fresh, artisanal bakery and traditional Italian Allpress espressos. From homemade sweet buns to warm toasted bagels and caramelised apple pancake stacks, breakfast has never looked better! The Bukit Timah location’s surrounded by schools like EtonHouse, Bibinogs and Preschool by the Park, along with Hwa Chong Institution and Nanyang Girls’ Primary.

Baker & Cook, 77 Hillcrest Road, Greenwood, Singapore 288951, Tel: (+65) 6469 8834 (click link for other locations with different opening times), www.bakerandcook.biz

Jimmy Monkey
Native Melbournian owner Jimmy (funnily enough) came to this Little Red Dot that we call home a while ago, along with a mission to bring Singaporeans a true Aussie-style coffee and café experience complete with delectable bites and independently sourced Rainforest beans! Raw and deconstructed defines this Australasian cosy corner, so make yourself comfy and kick back with a cuppa — a new day is upon us! It’s steps from Fairfield Methodist Primary School with UWCSEA, ACS and Tanglin Trust not too much further afield.

Jimmy Monkey, 9 One-north Gateway, #01-51 one-north residences, One North Residences, Singapore 138643, Tel: (+65) 6777 8470, www.jimmymonkey.com

7.30am:

Common Man Coffee Roasters
Don’t be fooled by the name mama, your cup of joe has been made with the best beans in the business, cherry picked straight from the fields and filtered into your mug. Choose from four special house blends and tuck in to a healthy, hearty breakfast. Now doesn’t that sound like a pretty perfect way to wake up? Plus you’re steps away from tons of River Valley preschools and all the kid-friendly goodness of UE Square; why not take the toddler along and pop in for a visit at the new Blue House Infant & Toddler Atelier?

Common Man Coffee Roasters, 22 Martin Road, #01-00, Singapore 239058, Tel (+65) 6836 4695, www.commonmancoffeeroasters.com

Toby’s Estate
What’s better than a good steamy cup of coffee? A beverage with a view. Sit right on Robertson Quay and take in the historic Singapore River and picturesque surroundings as you sit sipping on both famous roasted beans and fresh local blends. The kiddos can even get a good early morning scoot in if they like!

Toby’s Estate, 8 Rodyk Street, #01-03/04, Singapore 238216, Tel: (+65) 6636 7629, www.tobysestate.com.sg

9.30am:

My Awesome Cafe
East-meets-West at this quirky CBD-adjacent caffeination hub that’s quickly become a home for great coffee, good food and familiar friends. Grab a seat in the early hours before heading to work and you might just find yourself still sitting there come lunchtime with a fair few lattes down!

My Awesome Cafe, 202 Telok Ayer St, Singapore 068639, Tel: (+65)84280102, www.myawesomecafe.com

Drink up, mamas!