Finally, it’s on to food spots around the very last polytechnic on the list. This time, we’re at Temasek Poly, all the way at Tampines.
Saving the best for last was definitely the way to go, with the many hidden gems in view wherever you look. There’ll be a mix of sweet and savoury treats, but best of all, it’ll be time for you to rest after a long day of studying.
Put down your notes, find a friend, and give these 10 food spots a try.
1. Timestealer Cafe
As the name suggests, I’d worry about spending too much time here. Although, it can be difficult with the astonishingly affordable prices. Enjoy croissant sandwiches, rice bowls, burgers, and even baked potatoes for under S$10.
Indulge in the Egg Mayo Croissant (S$7) or Chicken Croissant (S$8) if you’re looking for some flaky goodness. Otherwise, the Fish Burger (S$7.5) or Chicken Burger (S$8.5) might hit the spot.
They even have a Classic Baked Potato (S$5) and Egg Mayo Baked Potato (S$6), where you can add on Butter, Sour Cream, Bacon Bits, and Nacho Cheese (+S$1).
For something heartier, try the Teriyaki Chicken Don (S$7.20), Yakitori Chicken Don (S$6.80), or the Battered Fish Rice Bowl (S$5.80).
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📍 Block 267 Tampines Street 21 #01-39, Singapore 520267
🕒 10.30am–7pm (Tue to Fri), 10.30am–5pm (Sat to Sun), Closed (Mon)
2. GIG Cafe
Step into this cafe and get transported to a pink-filled paradise! Try a self-imposed pink diet at this floral fantasy with Mentaiko Fries (S$12.90) and a Creamy Scallop Pink Rose Pasta (S$17.90).
Of course, you can just get your regular favourites from their extensive menu, like the Aglio Olio (Chicken: S$11.90, Bacon: S$12.90) or the Carbonara Pasta (Chicken: S$11.90, Bacon: S$12.90).
End of the meal with their Gelato (S$5.90) of many flavours, Classic Berries Waffle and Gelato (S$14.90), or even the Banana Brulee Waffle and Gelato (S$15.90).
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📍 Block 419 Tampines Street 41, #01-104, Singapore 520419
🕒 11am–9pm (Mon to Fri), 10am–9pm (Sat to Sun)
3. Cafe BomBom
With their second outlet’s recent opening, it’s no wonder that this cafe is a hotspot in the East.
Known for their Bingsu, this spot serves up trendy bites like the Dalgona Bingsu (S$7.80), Strawberry Bingsu (S$7.80), and the Chocolate Bingsu (S$7.80), all with a creamy milk base.
Apart from the star of the show, they also have Sodas, Frappes, and Smoothies on top of the regular coffee and flavoured latte orders. Look for the Sweet Potato Latte (Hot: S$6, Iced: S$6.90) and the Mint Cream Chocolate Latte (Hot: S$6.50, Iced: S$7.20) for interesting sips.
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📍 Tampines Central 1, #04-14 10, Singapore 529536
🕒 11.30am–10pm (Daily)
4. Glasshouse Creamery
Need an ice cream fix? Glasshouse Creamery has your back with their mochi-based signature waffle, handpicked specialty tea, and a variety of ice cream flavours.
The ice cream comes in Single Scoop (S$4.90) and Double Scoop (S$8.90) portions with an upcharge of S$1 for Premium Flavours. Add on S$1 for a Cone and S$7.90 for a Waffle.
You can even choose from waffle toppings of Oreo Crumble, Icing Sugar, and Biscoff Crumble with a waffle sauce of Maple Syrup or Choc Sauce for an additional S$1.
For the savoury lovers, brunch is where it’s at. From 11am to 3pm, try the Waffle Chicken Burger (S$8.90, available all day), Chicken Katsu Sando (S$9.90), or the Eggsplosion Cheese Toast (S$9.90).
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📍 117 Tampines Street 86, #01-51, The Alps Residences, Singapore 528538
🕒 11am–11pm (Sun to Thu), 11am–2am (Fri to Sat)
5. 7th Heaven KTV and Cafe
7th Heaven is serving up cafe-quality food, and you can even use their multipurpose rooms, offering karaoke and Nintendo Switch rentals.
This small, family-owned business offers rates as low as S$12 an hour for a karaoke room for two. Students can enjoy the S$12 nett per pax for two hours of karaoke with free flow drinks and a bowl of tidbits per room.
Check out their Four Course Set Lunch from S$13.90 on Weekdays from 11am to 3pm with a choice of a main, side, soup, and a drink.
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📍 1/A Tampines Street 92, #03-02 SAFRA Tampines, Singapore 528882
🕒 11am–1am (Tue to Sat), 11am–11pm (Sun), Closed (Mon)
6. Puffs and Peaks
We’re no strangers to Puffs and Peaks’ lovely pastries. At their dine-in outlet, this bakery is consistently pushing out housemade, seasonal bakes.
To start, their customer-favourite brioche doughnuts are to die for. The basic flavours, like the Plain Cinnamon Doughnuts, are sold at S$2.90 a piece. For deluxe flavours, such as Hojicha and Salted Honey Whip & Peanut Butter, the doughnuts range from S$4.30 to S$4.50.
They’ve just announced a new item — Buttermilk Hotcakes (Single Stack: S$9, Double Stack: S$15) inspired by the Golden Diner in New York City. These fluffy delights are made to order from 9am till they’re out of stock, with a little wait time to get the perfect brown on the hotcakes.
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📍 13 Tampines Street 11, #01-03 Tampines Changkat Community Club, Singapore 529453
🕒 9am–7.30pm (Tue to Sun), Closed (Mon)
7. Delato
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Cash out your CDC vouchers at this handcrafted Sicilian-style ice cream joint. They rotate their flavours often, so make sure to check in for new flavours.
Choose from a Standard Scoop (S$4.20) or Premium Scoop (S$5) and add on Pistachio Sauce (S$1) or other Toppings (S$0.50).
The ice cream can also be served in a Cone (S$1.20), on their many flavoured waffles like the Original (S$6), Matcha Mochi (S$7), Sweet Potato (S$7), or Duo-Style (S$7.50) with a choice of two waffle flavours.
If that still doesn’t excite you, the Praffles (S$3.50) might. This local fusion dish brings buttery and flaky goodness to the ever-classic waffle.
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📍 477 Tampines Street 43, #01-154, Singapore 520477
🕒 6pm–11pm (Mon), 2pm–11pm (Tue to Thu), 1pm–1am (Fri), 12pm–1am (Sat), 12pm–11pm (Sun)
8. SOS Chicken
Calling all chicken lovers to SOS Chicken for unique sauces and chicken set meals for under S$20. Students can look to the SOS Chicken Specials (S$14.90) for grilled half chickens, paired with some lovely sides.
If sharing is what you’re after, a Whole Chicken goes for S$17.90 and can be paired with Turmeric Rice (S$3), SOS Slaw (S$3), Shoestring Fries (S$4), Potato Gratin (S$5), and Mashed Potato (S$5).
Best of cluck settling on what to order with this many options.
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📍 Tampines Central 1, #01-21/22/23 10, Singapore 529536
🕒 11am–10pm (Sun to Wed), 11am–11pm (Thu to Sat)
9. Little Tokio
This little izakaya, or Japanese pub, is a cosy hangout that you didn’t know existed in Tampines. Specialising in skewers, this spot is serving up quite a variety from Chicken Thigh and Tsukune to Enoki Bekon and more from just S$1.90 per skewer.
Like any other Japanese izakaya, their extensive menu also covers the classics like Chawanmushi (S$3.90) and Udon Noodles (S$4), so be sure to have a look around.
If you’re in the area at lunch, the hidden gem is also serving an Executive Lunch Set (S$10.9) from Monday to Friday, between 11.30am and 3pm.
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📍 824 Tampines Street 81 #01-22, Singapore 520824
🕒 11.30am–10pm (Daily)
10. Saute Saranghae
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The K-craze won’t be dying down anytime soon, so we might as well succumb to it and enjoy some Korean food along the way. Saute Saranghae serves up classics like Budae Jjigae or Army Stew (S$12.90), Mul Naengmyeon or Cold Noodle Soup (S$11.90), and Dolsot Bibimbap (S$11.90).
Budget eaters can enjoy the Student Meal from S$8.90, which includes a main dish and a drink if you present a valid student pass from Monday to Friday between 11.30am and 4.30pm.
The rest of us can also enjoy the Weekday Lunch Set from S$11.90 for a main dish, a kimchi side dish, and a drink from Monday to Friday between 11.30am and 2pm.
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📍 10 Tampines Central 1, #05-08/09, Singapore 529536
🕒 11.30am–9.30pm (Daily)
With so much to choose from, where will you be heading this time?
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