Now that the semester is in full swing, your days are filled with bracing yourself for lectures, deadlines, and the ever-tricky group projects. And of course, the eternal question: what to eat after school?
While the coursework waits for no one, at least your taste buds don’t have to suffer. Luckily, there are plenty of off-campus food spots to make the post-lecture slump a little more delicious. Here are 9 cafes, food joints, and dessert spots around Republic Polytechnic to satisfy your after-school cravings and to brighten up your day just a little more.
Citrus by the Pool
This halal-certified brunch spot is dishing up classics like Carbonara (S$9.90), Thai Basil Chicken (S$9.90), Da Burger Bomb (S$15.90), and everything in between. Their menu is extensive and sure to cover the bases for a large crowd.
Especially with their Lunch Specials available on Mondays to Thursdays, from 4pm. Grab an appetiser and a drink for S$6.90 and pair it with a meal for less when sneaking away from a scarily long to-do list.
If you’re working late into the night, you should also know that Citrus by the Pool is open while the city sleeps, all the way until 5am.
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📍 3 Woodlands Street 13, 3-3A Woodlands Swimming Complex, Singapore 738600
🕒 11am–5am (Daily)
Cat & Fiddle Cafe
This cheesecake brand needs no introduction, but did you know that they had a cafe as well? Expect to find the usual decadent slices like the Devil’s Chocolate (S$5.90) or the Red Velvet (S$7.90).
Not feeling the cakes? Indulge in Cafe Exclusive Soft Serve Waffles with flavours including Original (S$10.90), Milo Dinosaur (S$12.90), Cookies and Cream (S$12.90), and more.
For something lighter, try the same ice cream in a Soft Serve Cone (Original: S$5.90, Milo Dinosaur: S$6.90, Cookies & Cream: S$6.90).
These jolts of sugar are sure to power you through that final chapter of notes.
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📍 8 Woodlands Square, #01-15 Woods Square, Singapore 737737
🕒 11am–10pm (Daily)
quasont
This recently halal-certified stop dishes out bakes, coffee, and the usual cafe lunch fare. Their quasonts are freshly baked, with a bountiful selection on display for you to feast your eyes on.
For pastries, quasonts range from S$2.80 to S$4.80, while a Ham and Cheese quasont with Salted Egg Sauce and a choice of side costs S$8.80. The hungrier folks can spring for the Grain Bowl (S$12.80), Bangers and Mash (S$13.80), or even the Mac and Cheese (S$12.80).
That’s quite a deal, and if it still pinches your pockets, you can make Lawrence Wong pay because they also accept CDC vouchers.
Unfortunately, the chefs need their off-days as well, so make sure to avoid Mondays if you’re craving the hot dishes, as the kitchen will be closed.
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📍 888 Woodlands Drive 50, #01-753, Singapore 730888
🕒 9am–9pm (Daily)
Rocky Master
The best part of being a student might just be the student-exclusive deals. At Rocky Master, you’ll find the S$9.90 Student Deal for a main and a drink, available on Weekdays from 2pm–5pm.
Of course, the home-grown halal-certified cafe also serves up gourmet drinks like the Cafe Latte (Regular Hot: S$7.20, Regular Iced: S$7.50, Large Iced: S$8.20), Matcha Latte (Regular Hot: S$8, Regular Iced: S$8, Large Iced: S$8.50), and Caramel Toffee Latte (Regular Hot: S$8, Regular Iced: S$8, Large Iced: S$8.50) to sip whilst finishing those assignments.
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📍 6 Woodlands Square, #01-11 Woods Square Tower 2, Singapore 737737
🕒 8am–10pm (Daily)
Scoop in the Woods
We’ll also need to support our local neighbourhood businesses, and there’s no one who does it quite like Scoop in the Woods.
The aptly named gelato cafe dishes out ice cream atop waffles, croffles, brownies, and more. Look out for interesting Gelato Scoops (Single: S$4.40, Double: S$7.80) like Taro Coconut, Mango Black Tea, Honey Lavender Oolong (Premium +S$1), and Chrysanthemum Hojicha (Premium +S$1).
You can even pair the scoops with fun bakes like the Pu Er Waffle (Single S$3.50, Double S$5.50) and Lava Cake (S$5.50).
With a 10% Student Discount on Weekdays from 1pm–6pm, what more could you ask for?
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📍 Block 304 Woodlands Street 31, #01-111, Singapore 730304
🕒 12pm–9.30pm (Mon to Thu), 12pm–1pm (Fri), 11am–11pm (Sat), 11am–9.30pm (Sun)
On’Lee Artisan Bakery
It’s our tried-and-true, On’Lee Artisan Bakery. Conveniently located right inside Woodlands Station, this is the perfect spot to grab a bite before parting ways with your friends.
If you’re one to share, spring for the Rustic Truffle Fries (S$10) or the Chilli Crabby (S$22) — a delicious dish with slices of toasted French soft bread under chilli crab meat and sauce.
For something more substantial, the Lemak Sedap Spaghetti (S$16), Too Much Funghi Linguine (S$16) and the Prawn Essences (S$18)
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📍 Woodlands Avenue 5, Thomson Line, TE2, B1-08/11 Woodlands Station, 737736
🕒 9am–6pm (Tue to Fri), 8am–6pm (Sat to Sun), Closed (Mon)
Y Dessert
Tradition meets our modern tastebuds at this Chinese dessert shop serving up both icy and hot desserts.
Y Dessert is bringing homey goodness with classics like Bo Bo Cha Cha (S$3.80), Purple Sweet Potato Sago (S$4.20), and Black Glutinous Rice Ice Cream (S$4.80).
If warm desserts aren’t your style, go for the Mango Shaved Ice (S$4.50), Coffee Ice (S$4.80), Strawberry Milk Ice (S$6), or even the Classic Chendol (S$3.50).
After a long day of assignments, this dessert haven may be your ultimate pick-me-up.
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📍 888 Woodlands Drive 50, #01-725 888 Plaza, Singapore 730888
🕒 2pm–10pm (Tue to Fri), 1pm–10pm (Sat to Sun), Closed (Mon)
Han Kki
Korean food will never stop being the constant craving of at least one person in the friend group. It’s quick, easy, and always hits the spot.
Han Kki has all of the crowd favourites from Kimchi Pancake (S$12.90) and Korean Fried Seaweed Roll (S$7.90) to Tteokbokki (S$8.90) and Japchae (S$8.9).
For something heartier, the Korean Cold Noodle (S$10.90), Army Stew Ramyeon with Cheese (S$12.90), and Bibimbap (S$11.90) would definitely fill you up.
Celebrate the week’s end with a feast with friends. There’s plenty to share at this Korean spot.
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📍 6 Woodlands Square, B2-02, Singapore 737737
🕒 11am–10pm (Daily)
Chicken Ka Kee
Chicken Ka Kee exists with the honourable mission to bring people together with chicken rice. The memories of generations of Singaporeans are distilled into a simple plate of steaming rice and silky chicken — the same one that you grab for lunch every day.
Grab the Signature Chicken (1pax: S$7, 2pax: $14) or the Roasted Chicken (1-2pax: S$15, 3-4pax: $24) to share with the table. But, do know that the chicken doesn’t come with rice. You’ll have to order the Refillable Chicken Rice for S$2.50.
Wrap up the meal with a Triple Sour Punch (S$5.90) to quench your thirst.
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📍 1 Woodlands Square, #B1-16 Causeway Point, Singapore 738099
🕒 11am–8.30pm (Daily)
School’s out! Where will you be heading with your friends?
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