9 casual restaurants in Singapore for a perfect weekend brunch

Cuisine: Modern American
Address: #02-01, STPI – Creative Workshop & Gallery
Tel: 9736-4170
Opening Hours (SUN): 9am – 6pm

Playing up to its name SPRMRKT (an abbreviated, stylised version of supermarket), patrons can shop at the artisanal retail spot attached to sister bistro SPRMRKT Daily for local products and fresh produce, after feasting on brunch-exclusives Huevos Tostados and 5-grain Florentine. www.sprmrkt.com.sg

Image: Open Farm Community

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Cuisine: Modern European
Address: 130E Minden Road
Tel: 6471-0306
Opening Hours (SUN): 11am – 4pm / 6pm – 10pm

With a 35,000 square feet area that includes its own urban farm, Open Farm Community (OFC) entices with both its farm-fresh dishes and plethora of activities. There is something for everyone – activity-driven guests can spend Sunday mornings at its big outdoor recreation space or participating in a family-friendly farming workshop, while others can opt to relax indoors with OFC’s weekend-only brunch.www.openfarmcommunity.com

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Cuisine: Modern Singapore (Mod-Sin) Tapas
Address: Level 6, People’s Park Complex
Opening Hours (SUN): 12pm – 11pm

With a name derived from Malay word ‘lepak’, which means ‘to relax in a corner’, it is no wonder that Lepark makes a great spot for one to lounge on weekends. Situated on the rooftop of People’s Park Complex in Chinatown, the place serves up Asian-fusion bites with familiar flavours (think chicken rice and otah), which you can wash down with some craft beers. End off the meal with some of its locally inspired desserts, such as the milo dinosaur soft serve. lepark.co

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Cuisine: Asian-inspired Barbecue
Address: 297 River Valley Road
Tel: 9236-5002
Opening Hours (SUN): 11am – 4pm / 6pm – 11pm

The owners of former cafe Five & Dime are back with a new concept – pairing hot barbecue mains with cold dessert at Fat Lulu’s. Slabs of pork, beef, and fish are coated in Asian flavours on the grill, while sweet treats are created at the bar to end off a meal of spiced. While limited to evenings on weekdays, Sundays come with a curated brunch menu for a midday meal. www.fatlulus.sg

Image: Fat Lulu’s 

Cuisine: Modern European
Address: 26B Dempsey Road
Tel: 6476-5305
Opening Hours (SUN): 12pm – 4.30pm / 6pm – 10.30pm

A small plate-big plate sharing concept means visits to The Disgruntled Chef should be done as a group. A wide selection of small plates like the crispy lamb shortribs and truffle macaroni and cheese would be ideal for starting out, but don’t forget to move to the big plates, which include cracking suckling pig and braised veal cheeks after. disgruntledchef.com

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Cuisine: Modern Australian
Address: #01-04, The Working Capitol
Tel:6221-5615
Opening Hours (SUN): 9am – 4pm

An all-day dining concept from Sydney, Luxe’s long Sunday brunch hours in a cosy setting make for a good spot to while the day away. Guests can pick from a wide array of food options, with emphasis on its western-style breakfast dishes like hotcakes and eggs (scrambled or poached).luxesydney.sg

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Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Address: 259 Outram Road
Tel: 6221-7060
Opening Hours (SUN): 10am – 5pm

The latest hang out in Tiong Bahru, Coo Bistro’s spacious interior and interesting takes on familiar snacks lure guests to stay a few hours on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Food aside, take the time to read through the wall murals – you may learn more about the neighbourhood than you’d expect. www.staycoo.com/eat

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Bread Street Kitchen
Cuisine: British
Address: #01-81 (Bay Level), The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands
Tel: 6688-5665
Opening Hours (SUN): Restaurant: 7.30am – 10.30am / 11am – 3pm / 5pm – 10pm | Bar: 7.30am – 1am

For a heavier brunch, indulge in hearty British fare at celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay’s Bread Street Kitchen. Featuring well-known English dishes such as eggs benedict during its weekend brunch and sizeable signatures like the Dingley Dell Pork Belly for dinner, Sunday meals would be well spent at this waterfront establishment with a stunning view of the promenade. www.marinabaysands.com/restaurants/celebrity-chefs/bread-street-kitchen.html

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Cuisine: Italian
Address: #05-03 & #06-02, National Gallery Singapore
Tel: 6866-1977
Opening Hours (SUN): Restaurant: 12pm – 2.30pm / 6.30pm – 10.30pm | Sky Lounge: 11.30am – 1am

Like a little buzz on a lazy Sunday? A meal at Aura in the National Gallery draws a healthy crowd of patrons to keep the place slightly noisy, but not overly so. Enjoy Italian classics such as handmade pastas and pork chop Milanese, paired with drinks from Aura’s long wine list, before heading to its Sky Lounge on level 6 for a bird’s eye view of the city skyline. www.aura.sg

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This story was originally published in The Peak.