It’s been two weeks since the start of a new semester, and if you’re still holding up, congratulations! The grind has been real, and whether you’re running on three hours of sleep or three cups of coffee, we feel you.
If you’re a Singapore Polytechnic student, we’ve got your back. As a reward for surviving the first two weeks back, here are 9 cafes, food spots, and dessert shops around Singapore Polytechnic for a well-deserved treat.
Daily Ground
Your lectures may have run you to the ground (I know mine did), but pet-friendly cafe Daily Ground is sure to pick you up with their brunch and bakes menu.
Unleash your creativity with Design Your Brunch. To start, choose between artisanal bakes like Sourdough (S$3) and Bagel (S$4.50).
Then dress it up with protein including Sous Vide Eggs (S$4), Smoked Chicken Sausage (S$6), and Smoked Salmon (S$8).
Alternatively, let the cafe do the work for you with their Handcrafted Rosti. Get the Ultimate Rosti (S$28) which comes with ribeye steak, or start smaller with the classic Rosti & Sausage (S$23).
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📍 619D Bukit Timah Road, #01-01, Singapore 269724
🕒 8am–5pm (Daily)
Jimmy Monkey Cafe & Bar
Jimmy Monkey Cafe & Bar doesn’t monkey around when it comes to their coffee, seeing how they are known as the home of Singapore’s first Slayer Espresso Machine.
Try their brews for yourself, including Ristretto (S$4.50), Cappuccino (S$5.50), and Gula Melaka Cold Brew (S$8.50).
Another unique line of drinks they have are their alcoholic milkshakes, including Violet Crumble (S$18) consisting of vanilla ice cream, butterscotch schnapps, honey, and Violet Crumble, Dom Pedro (S$18) featuring vanilla ice cream and Monkey Shoulder Whiskey, and Toblerone (S$18).
Stick around for their All-Day Brekkie too, which includes The Hulk (S$16), an immense load of smashed avocado, feta, dukkha, and sourdough.
Other bread-forward dishes include the three cheese Grilled Cheesy Crust (S$16) and Cheesy Vegemite Toast Soldiers (S$14).
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📍 One-North Residences, 9 One-North Gateway, #01-51, Singapore 138643
🕒 8am–4pm (Daily)
HOUSE DOWNSTAIRS
When your taste buds can’t decide which way to go, check out HOUSE DOWNSTAIRS with their cheekily-named Dong Xi menu, which translates to East West.
Western delights offered include Spiced Baked Eggs (S$16), Potato Rosti with Sour Cream (S$10), and the plainly named Fat (S$16), a hearty mix of smashed avocado, tomatoes, feta, sunny egg, salad, and sourdough.
Or turn to the East for some Gochujang Chicken With Rice (S$16), Laksa Goreng (S$17), and more.
Anyone with a second stomach for dessert here? The menu also hilariously introduces pastries and desserts under the Extra Space category.
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📍 170 Ghim Moh Road, #01-03, Ulu Pandan Community Centre, Singapore 279621
🕒 9am–5pm (Sat to Wed), 9am–10pm (Thu to Fri)
Kebabs Faktory
This late-night snack might just become your after-school lunch staple here at container food park timbre+’s Kebabs Faktory.
Choose between Signature Wraps, Rolls, and Bowls.
For wraps, check out the Berlin-style Doners like vegan Pulled Jackfruit (S$16.40 for combo, S$12.50 ala carte) and Gyros such as Chicken (S$15.80 for combo, S$11.90 ala carte).
Signature rolls consist of Shawarmas such as vegan Falafel (S$13.80 for combo, S$9.90 ala carte), Kathi including Paneer Tikka (S$14.80 for combo, S$10.90 ala carte), and Burritos in Lamb (S$19.80 for combo, S$15.80 ala carte).
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📍 73A Ayer Rajah Crescent, #01-34, JTC LaunchPad, Timbre+ One North, Singapore 139957
🕒 10.30am–9.30pm (Mon to Fri), 11am–9.30pm (Sat to Sun)
Burnt Cones
Nothing like cooling off in Singapore’s heat with the quintessential ice cream at Burnt Cones. The beloved gelato chain’s Sunset Way outlet shares a close proximity to both Ngee Ann Polytechnic and Singapore Polytechnic.
Get a Single Scoop (Premium: S$5, Signature: S$6, Supremo: S$7) or a Double (Premium: S$9, Signature: S$11, Supremo: S$13).
While their flavours rotate, some you may recognise include Madagascan Vanilla, 85% Dark Chocolate, Reese’s Peanut Butter, and Ube.
Surprisingly, you can get a complete meal at Burnt Cones too. Give their Sandos a shot, in variations like Truffle Tuna Melt (S$6) and Honey Mustard Chicken Katsu (S$6).
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📍 105 Clementi Street 12, #01-02, Singapore 120105
🕒 9am–12am (Daily)
Bread Yard
Singapore Polytechnic has Oasis Hideout, which serves quality Western fare, but Bread Yard is here to bring some competition.
Bread Yard’s name hints that it’s better known for its artisanal bakes, but to really fill you up, get their affordable pastas available during weekday lunch hours.
From Aglio Olio (S$8) and Mafaldine Pesto (S$8) to Fettuccine Miso Cream (S$8) and Capellini Mentaiko (S$8), Bread Yard’s pastas will surely satisfy any craving.
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📍 105 Clementi Street 12, #01-02, Singapore 120105
🕒 9am–12am (Daily)
Abundance
There’s no need to travel for Taiwanese fare when we’ve got a piece of Taiwan here at Abundance, a restaurant bar in Lengkok Bahru.
You can find an a-bun-dance of the classic Taiwanese street food Gua Bao (S$7.90), or pork belly bun, and CCB (Crispy Chicken Bao) (S$7.90).
The restaurant has a variety of rice and noodle dishes too, such as their signature Niu Yolk Fried Rice (S$19), XO Fried Rice XO (S$11.90), and Beef Noodles Soup (S$16.90).
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📍 63A Lengkok Bahru, #01-378, Singapore 151063
🕒 11am–10pm (Daily)
FLIPPER’S
On a lighter note, FLIPPER’S will make your heart flip with their authentic Japanese souffle pancakes.
For something sweet, FLIPPER’S has souffle pancakes in Creme Brulee (S$15.80) and Strawberry and Lychee (S$15.80).
But they have savoury options too, including Japanese Curry and Chicken Katsu (S$19.80) and Salmon Avocado (S$18.80).
FLIPPER’S doesn’t just flip between their pancakes, they’ve got other noteworthy mains such as pasta, omurice, and baked rice which you can purchase to enjoy a free choice of coffee and tea during the weekday lunch hour.
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📍 3 Gateway Drive, #01-42, Singapore 608532
🕒 11am–8pm (Mon to Thu), 11am-8.30pm (Fri), 10.30am–8.30pm (Sat), 10.30am–8pm (Sun)
Burnt Ends Bakery
Not to be confused with Burnt Cones, Burnt Ends Bakery offers an extensive range of bakes and brews.
These include your typical Doughnut (S$6) and Croissants (S$4).
However, some specials to try include the Shio Pan (S$8), Caramel Banana Burnt Cheese Danish (S$12), and Pork Belly Soy Sauce Focaccia (S$10).
Pair your bites with some brews, such as the signatures like Tiramisu Latte (S$10), Smoked Banana (S$10), and Dirty Cherry (S$10).
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📍 7 Dempsey Road, #01-01, Singapore 249671
🕒 8am–4pm (Thu to Sun), Closed (Mon to Wed)
Now that you have an arsenal of food spots near Singapore Polytechnic, don’t just survive the new semester, savour it with these places to choose from.
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