Singapore’s latest all-day breakfast outfit is a retro-themed American diner, complete with black-and-white chequered floors, booths fitted with red upholstery and neon-lit signage out front. Big eaters can go for the All-Star Plate (scrambled eggs, baked beans, bacon, tomatoes, sausage, mushrooms, potatoes and toast), while those who like things on the sweeter side should try the Blueberry Pancakes featuring wild blueberry compote and whipped cream.

534 Upper Serangoon Road, Singapore 534549, +65 6993 0461
3 Stanley Street, Singapore 068722, +65 6993 7890

You’ll discover all manner of tasty breakfast options at the sibling concept of Common Man Coffee Roasters. Among the dishes on the menu are granola with Greek yoghurt, goji berries, coconut slivers, orange slices and plum compote; fluffy pancakes with caramelised bananas and berry coulis; and a Turkish-inspired delight of soft-boiled eggs, crispy feta, hummus, pomegranate and cucumber served with warm pita and a honey drizzle.

11 & 12 Stanley Street, Singapore 068730, +65 6877 4855

Those in the east should make a beeline for Neptune to satisfy their odd-hour cravings for breakfast fare (their morning menu is served until 5pm). We’re suckers for the Chilli Crab & Chorizo (harissa chilli crab, grilled chorizo, scrambled eggs, toast and tangy sour cream), but those who want something even more unique can go for the Big in Japan: a Grana Padano scone with yuzu jam, honey mascarpone, cold shrimp and salmon in dill sauce.

237 East Coast Road, Singapore 428930, +65 6970 7305

Sarnies has long been one of the top spots in the CBD to tuck into a solid breakfast. Grab a seat outdoors and pick your fighter from their extensive menu. Egg-centric dishes include Turkish-style eggs served with chilli crunch, roasted tomatoes and sourdough; and hearty steak and eggs with herbed butter and watercress salad. Don’t forget to pair your meal with a flat white or cold brew, and maybe order an açaí bowl while you’re at it.

136 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 068601, +65 8284 2146

This Melbourne-inspired café does creative breakfast items with a local twist. One of the most popular offerings is their Pandan Pancakes. It comes with either vanilla or coconut ice cream and gula melaka sauce, and makes for a decadent morning meal. Other standouts are French toast with stout-glazed bacon and mascarpone; a croissant with mushrooms smothered in a creamy truffle sauce; and shakshouka with sourdough and fresh salsa.

462 Crawford Lane, #01-63, Singapore 190462, +65 6293 0382

Nassim Hill Bakery Bistro Bar, situated at the back of the Tanglin Post Office compound, is a great family-friendly breakfast pick. Feast on dishes including cheddar cheese and bacon waffles with sour cream; skillet eggs with chorizo; and buttermilk pancakes with berries and whipped mascarpone, and do stop by their bakery cabinet to grab a few things to take home with you: we suggest the sourdough, canelés and kaya and chocolate donuts.

56 Tanglin Road, #01-03, Singapore 247964, +65 9009 6405

Merci Marcel is arguably one of the best places to tuck into French fare. It goes without saying that you should try their bakes, which are made with 100% French butter. Get the bakery assortment for the table and pair it with the likes of eggs Benedict (which comes with organic Bayonne ham, Portobello mushroom and Hollandaise sauce) and chia-seed-infused yoghurt with blueberry, mint, coconut milk and fresh mango.

390 Orchard Road, #01-03, Singapore 238871, +65 6735 2608
56 Eng Hoon Street, #01-68, Singapore 160056, +65 6224 0113
7 & 9 Club Street, Singapore 069403, +65 6438 3913

We’d be remiss if we didn’t include Wild Honey – one of the original all-day breakfast spots – on this list. Here, dishes are organised according to regions: the Caribbean is a tropical feast of coconut waffles with assorted fruits and zesty passion fruit jam, while the Scandinavian consists of salmon, asparagus, potato rosti and vine tomatoes. We also like the Mexican: a vegetarian breakfast burrito crammed with scrambled eggs, cheese and veggies.

333A Orchard Road, #03-01/02, Singapore 238897, +65 6235 3900
6 Scotts Road, #03-K1/01/02, Singapore 228209, +65 6636 1816

Trade in the hustle and bustle of the urban jungle for a tranquil meal surrounded by lush greenery at Riders Café. Breakfast is served until 3pm, and you can find many of the usual suspects on their tightly curated menu: think creamy smashed avocado and feta on toast with poached eggs; brioche French toast with caramelised bananas, salted caramel ice cream and honeycomb; and potato rosti with poached eggs, sausage and bacon.

51 Fairways Drive, Singapore 286965, +65 6466 9819

Scrumptious crêpes, galettes and high-quality coffee are what you’ll discover at Gather, which is located in Raffles Arcade. Keep things simple with a plain crêpe served with sugar, butter and lemon, or go savoury with the Parma ham, cheddar and egg galette. For a bit of a local twist, you can order the kaya crêpe, which is slathered in a fragrant kaya jam, crème fraîche and butter. We like ours with an espresso or freshly squeezed orange juice.

328 North Bridge Road, #01-12, Singapore 188719

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