10 food spots around Ngee Ann Polytechnic, including Winnie the Pooh-themed gelato shop, all-day mix-and-match brunch and more

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Have you been hitting a wall on where to grab a bite after school? As a former Ngee Ann Polytechnic student myself, I know and can still remember the pain of fighting long queues and figuring out what’s for lunch every day. 

While there are certainly beloved Ngee Ann Polytechnic canteen stalls (yes, I see you Munch Korean stall stans), there’s nothing wrong with giving yourself a little treat off campus. 

Don’t say I didn’t warn you, while you’ll become a whizz at navigating the Wild, Wild West with this list, your wallet might come out a little lighter.

This is our round-up of 10 cafes, food spots, and dessert shops around Ngee Ann Polytechnic.

The Signature Patisserie

Muffin compares to a freshly-baked treat to warm your soul after a long lecture. 

All you have to do is let your nose follow the waft of handcrafted muffins to the cosy, woody storefront of The Signature Patisserie.

You can either box the muffins up and take them home, or sit down to savour them slowly. The assortment of flavours includes Durian Cream Cheese (S$4.60), Matcha Red Bean (S$4), and Oreo Nutella (S$4).

The muffins won’t be the only delights you’ll wipe clean of crumbs. Tuck into brunch items such as Har Cheong Gai Waffles (S$22), TSP French Toast (S$19), and The Breakfast Burger (S$20).

Or maybe noodle over the lineup of pastas available, including Creamy Tomyum Seafood (S$21), Mushroom & Spinach Carbonara (S$18), and Upton’s Favourite Pasta (S$18), named after one of the cafe’s own customers. 

To tie a pretty bow on this present of a meal, treat yourself to their desserts such as the Pandan Gula Melaka Butter Cake (S$7), Chocolate Fudge Cake (S$12), and more.

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📍 21 Lor Kilat, #01-01, Singapore 598123
🕒 9am–5pm (Mon to Fri), 8.30am–5pm (Sat to Sun)

Carpenter & Cook

Along the same row of shops is The Signature Patisserie’s next-door neighbour, Carpenter & Cook, another homely cafe serving brunch with a wider range of pastries, tarts, and brews.

Sip on a range of drinks, including a Merry Trio Latte (S$9), a sweet blend of caramel, vanilla, and hazelnut and an Iced Oat Pumpkin Spice Latte (S$8) (who says pumpkin spice is exclusive to fall?).

Non-coffee options are available too, including teas, cocoa, frappes, smoothies, coolers, and more.

The savoury options are extensive, with fancy pastas like Al Granchio (S$29) and Pork Ragout (S$29), and brunch bites like Babaganoush Toast (S$23).

Any of their desserts will hit the sweet spots. These range from tarts like Banoffee (S$4.50) to Shine Muscat Shortcake (S$10.50).

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📍 19 Lor Kilat, #01-06, Singapore 598120
🕒 8am–6pm (Daily)

W39 Bistro & Bakery

For pawrents, most of the time, going out for a meal means leaving your furkids at home.

W39 Bistro & Bakery changes that. In fact, your furbabies are more than welcome to dine with you through their pet-friendly menu.

The brunch menu boasts variety, including Croissant-wiches (S$14 to S$20), Shakshuka & Garlic Toast (S$15), and even local favourites such as Chef’s Special Nyonya Mee Siam (S$14).

And if you’re looking for something value for money, the set lunch (S$18) comes in clutch. Start by choosing between Smoked Salmon Spread Baguette, the Soup-of-the-Day, or W39 Hummus w Multigrain Crouton.

As for mains, there’s the Linguine with Baby Clams, Crispy Chicken Rice Bowl, and more. 

End on a high note with drinks and desserts, including an Assorted Mini Cake (random flavour) or 1 Scoop of Ice Cream. 

Do note that the set lunch is only available on weekdays till 2pm.

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📍 39 Jalan Mas Puteh, Singapore 128637
🕒 10am–9pm (Tue to Fri), 9am–9pm (Sat to Sun), Closed (Mon)

Hundred Acre Creamery

The next time you’re rumbly in your tumbly for something sweet, check out Hundred Acre Creamery, a Winnie the Pooh-themed gelato shop on Sunset Way.

Enter the store with its cheery yellow palette plastered with Winnie the Pooh quotes, and be charmed by their offerings that are as sweet as honey.

Surprise your tastebuds with their unique gelato flavours (S$4.50 for single scoop, S$8.50 for double). These include Soursop Mint, Lilac Taro, Thai Tea Lychee, and Ispahan.

Hundred Acre Creamery also brings the bold flavours of Vietnamese Coffee to their drinks menu. You can even find Coco Affagato (S$8), where black Vietnamese coffee is poured over coconut sorbet.

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📍 109 Clementi Street 11, #01-37, Singapore 120109
🕒 12pm–11pm (Daily)

The Living Cafe

You might think eating healthy means “rabbit food” or some kind of sad heap of greens, but The Living Cafe aims to challenge that.

This healthy and raw food cafe bursts with flavours whilst being bereft of red meat, preservatives, additives, and more.

On the menu is All-Day Brunch, including a Superfood Smoothie Bowl (S$18), 6th Avenue Rosti (S$24), and Mediterranean Omelette (S$24). 

Be bowled over by their bowls aplenty, including Vietnamese Chicken Salad (S$24), Coconut Curry Dahl (S$19), and Zucchini Falafel Bowl (S$23).

And take comfort in their TLC favourites, such as the Spiced Chicken Burger (S$22), Honey Glazed Chicken Wrap (S$19), and Salmon Spinach Pizza (S$23).

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📍 779 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 269758
🕒 8am–6pm (Daily)

FlagWhite

Another pet-friendly cafe to add to your list is FlagWhite. You’ll find Australian-inspired comfort food, all-day brunch, and coffee starting from S$3.50 for an Espresso to S$9 for Affogato, Flagwhite’s White Cold Brew, and more.

It’s not every day you can mix and match your brunch to your liking, any time of day.

Select from your choice of egg, flaggers, and bread to build your brunch. 

For Eggs, choose between Sunny Eggs (S$5), Scrambled (S$5), or Sous Vide (2 pieces) (S$5). The bread selection is just as short and sweet, with Sourdough (2 pieces) (S$4), Croissant (S$4), or Japanese Shokupan (S$4). 

Flaggers are where you can really go ham on piling your plate high with greens and meats like Sauteed Mushrooms (S$4.50), Diced Avocado (S$4.50), and Roasted Pumpkin (2 pieces) (S$4.50).

Mains are standard fare, but the desserts are worth checking out. Some eye-catching items include the Attap Chee Rose Cheesecake (S$8.50) and the Seashore Mousse Earl Grey Cheesecake (S$8.50). 

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📍 106 Jalan Jurong Kechil, Singapore 598604
🕒 9am–9.30pm (Mon), 9am–11pm (Wed to Sun), Closed (Tue)

Overscoop

Most gelato shops offer the usual waffles or cones, but Overscoop will have you over the moon with their customisations.

Waffles come in Plain (S$7), Dark Cocoa (add S$0.50), Pandan (add S$0.50), and the ever-popular Mochi (add S$1).

Other less common bases include croffle (S$7), brownie (S$6.50), and lava cake (S$6.50).

Afterwards, stack your plate high with gelato, ranging from a single (S$5) to a whopping quadruple (S$16) scoops. 

As the “cherry” on top, crown your gelato with a free overscoop (get it?), aka a mini scoop.

Over acai bowls (S$9.80) are available too. I totally understand if you’re not willing to share, so opt for a second bowl at 50% off.

Make sure to follow Overscoop’s Instagram page and flash your student card to redeem a free waffle or croffle with your double scoops purchase.

You can also enjoy your second coffee (Black/White) for just S$0.90 or top up S$1 for other beverages by following Overscoop on Instagram. 

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📍 154 West Coast Road, #B1-57, West Coast Plaza, Singapore 127371
🕒 11.30am–10.30pm (Daily)

Yeast Side

Yeast Side, best side? It certainly is at KAP Mall, home to this cafe by day and craft beer joint by night.

If you take the bus to the stop opposite Ngee Ann Polytechnic, you’ve probably caught glimpses of its iconic yellow print on its glass storefront as you pass KAP Mall by.

As hinted in its name, what you knead to know is that the cafe rolls out sourdough pizzas and focaccia sandwiches.

You’ll be in for a toss-up between cheekily named pizzas such as Shroooms! (S$20), Foursome With Honey (S$21), and Hold My Salami (S$23).

Or sink into the sandwiches, including Smashed Beef (S$19), Mr Crabs (S$18), and SriLankan Chicken (S$16).

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📍 9 King Albert Park, #01-09, KAP Mall, Singapore 598332
🕒 9am–11pm (Wed to Sun), Closed (Mon to Tue)​

i’m acai

Any day is Acai Day; I don’t make the rules. With the recent closure of Acai Den in Ngee Ann Polytechnic, you’re probably on the hunt for other acai options in the area.

Not only do they have acai bowls, smoothies, and sorbets, but they are priced pretty affordably, so you’re getting bang for your buck.

Best of all, it’s open till midnight — the perfect pick-me-up after long school days.

Starting with the signature acai bowls, choose between customising your bowl from scratch or getting any of the classics such as Greek Goddess and Chia Me Up (S$6.70 for small, S$9.90 for medium, S$14.90 for large). 

Cool down with the sorbets, including #Man Goals, a clever mix of acai and mango sorbet, Choc-oat-late, and Coco Island (S$7.30 for small, S$10.50 for medium, S$15.50 for large).

Finally, smooth things over with the smoothies. For S$8.90, go wild over the Berry Bliss, Cacao Overload, and Lean & Green.

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📍 6 Clementi Road, #01-02, Singapore 129741
🕒 11am–12am (Sat to Sun), 12.30pm–12am (Mon, Wed to Fri), Closed (Tue)

Waffletown

A meal for under S$10, in this economy?

Waffletown is one place that can proudly back this up with its range of wallet-friendly meals.

Making its triumphant return with its new outlet in Clementi, the eatery maintains its original, old-school charm.

The value meals are available for S$7.50, which includes the Super Curry Rice, the Super Value Meal, and the Super Value Meal Japan Vers.

The burgers are just as filling and decently priced, with the cheapest being the Chicken Burger at just S$3.80 a la carte. The price goes up to S$7.80 to make it a meal. 

Those seeking lighter bites can try Waffletown’s signature  Belgium Waffles. The prices range from S$2.80 for a Creative Waffle to S$7.20 for Fried Chicken & Waffle, and more.

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📍 ​​1 West Coast Drive, #01-106, NEWest, Singapore 128020
🕒 11am–10pm (Tue to Sun), Closed (Mon)

Which food spot near Ngee Ann Polytechnic will you be checking out after school?

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