It’s nice to have a change of scenery sometimes, whether you’re working or just surfing the net. And it’s good to leave the humdrum of your office or living room so why not take your laptop for a day trip – you might even get some fresh inspiration from your new surroundings. Here are 10 cafes with free wifi (and power sockets to keep your laptop’s juices flowing too) for you to enjoy.
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* all images from the various cafes Facebook pages or websites
This cafe is perfect if you work in the One-North area as it’s right smack in the middle of it. It has a relaxing atmosphere and the coffee and cakes are good too.
Nexus@One-North, #01-04, 1 Fusionopolis Link; open 7.30am-6pm Mon-Fri, closed on weekends and public holidays. www.envycoffee.com
Why not fit in some art appreciation while you work? This F&B and retail concept launchd within National Gallery Singapore opened only at the end of last year. It’s airy and bright and has a great view of the Padang too.
#01-05, 1 St. Andrew’s Road; open Sun-Thu & Public Holidays 10am-7pm, Fri & Sat, eve of Public Holidays 10am-10pm. www.facebook.com/GalleryandCo
Why not fit in some art appreciation while you work? This F&B and retail concept launchd within National Gallery Singapore opened only at the end of last year. It’s airy and bright and has a great view of the Padang too.
#01-05, 1 St. Andrew’s Road; open Sun-Thu & Public Holidays 10am-7pm, Fri & Sat, eve of Public Holidays 10am-10pm. www.facebook.com/GalleryandCo
One of the best coffee places in the financial district, it’s perfect for slowly sipping on a cuppa while getting some work done too. Talk about being productive and enjoying doing it too.
1 Shenton Way, #01-07; open Mon-Fri 7am-7pm, Sat 8am-5pm. www.facebook.com/Jewelcoffee
Jimmy Monkey brings the Melbourne cafe experience to Singapore, with coffee brewed with its impressive Slayer Espresso machine. Enjoy a toasted foccacia or a slice of cake while you work in this quiet (in a good way) cafe. And, with roasting of beans done on-site, you’ll always have the nice aroma of coffee to keep you company.
9 One-North Gateway, #01-51 One-North Residences; open Mon-Fri 8.30am-8.30pm, Sat & Sun 8.30am-6pm. www.jimmymonkey.com
Jimmy Monkey brings the Melbourne cafe experience to Singapore, with coffee brewed with its impressive Slayer Espresso machine. Enjoy a toasted foccacia or a slice of cake while you work in this quiet (in a good way) cafe. And, with roasting of beans done on-site, you’ll always have the nice aroma of coffee to keep you company.
9 One-North Gateway, #01-51 One-North Residences; open Mon-Fri 8.30am-8.30pm, Sat & Sun 8.30am-6pm. www.jimmymonkey.com
With its high ceiling and natural daylight, it has a warm, inviting feeling. Breakfast is served till noon on weekdays so why not get a hearty meal in while working too?
9 Dempsey Road, #01-12 Dempsey Hill; open Mon-Sun 9am-11pm. www.jonesthegrocer.com
They have a few outlets but we love the Park Mall one as it has a particularly cosy atmosphere. If that isn’t enticing enough, brunch is served until 5pm, so you have a great excuse to hover and work on your laptop.
9 Penang Road, #01-01E Park Mall; open 8am-10pm daily, closed on Mon. kith.com.sg
They have a few outlets but we love the Park Mall one as it has a particularly cosy atmosphere. If that isn’t enticing enough, brunch is served until 5pm, so you have a great excuse to hover and work on your laptop.
9 Penang Road, #01-01E Park Mall; open 8am-10pm daily, closed on Mon. kith.com.sg
Located at the painfully hip Haji Lane district, this establishment has a bar too but its cafe is lovely for a daytime visit. The coffe’s good, the food is tasty and the atmosphere is very unique, with an interior made mostly of recycled furniture.
20 Kandahar Street; open Mon-Thurs 9am-9pm, Fri & Sat 9am-11pm, Sun 9am-7pm. www.maisonikkoku.co
Having been around since 2000, this cafe sure knows what its customers want. Its all-day breakfast is a good accompaniment to your work and, if you ever want a break from staring at a screen, browse through their collection of hundreds of books, magazines and newspapers.
20 Martin Road, #01-02 Seng Kee Building, Robertson Quay; open Sun-Thur 8.30am-10.30pm, Fri & Sat 8.30am-12.30am. www.thebookcafe.com.sg
Having been around since 2000, this cafe sure knows what its customers want. Its all-day breakfast is a good accompaniment to your work and, if you ever want a break from staring at a screen, browse through their collection of hundreds of books, magazines and newspapers.
20 Martin Road, #01-02 Seng Kee Building, Robertson Quay; open Sun-Thur 8.30am-10.30pm, Fri & Sat 8.30am-12.30am. www.thebookcafe.com.sg
It’s hard to miss this little yellow shophouse and the scent of baking wafting from its doors is sure to entice you in. While it does offer an impressive array of muffins, there are also sandwiches and salads to choose from so you’ll certainly be fed well while you work.
112 Telok Ayer Street; open Mon 8am-6pm, Tue-Fri 8am-10pm, Sat 11am-4pm, closed on Sun and Public Holidays. www.themuffinry.com
Set up by Australian Toby Smith, a coffee artisan who spent years perfecting the art and science of roasting coffee. Needles to say, the coffee here is fantastic and, with it overlooking the Singapore River, you’re guaranteed a good view too.
8 Rodyk Street, #01-03/04; open Sun-Thurs 7.30am-6pm, Fri & Sat 7.30am-8pm. www.tobysestate.com.sg
Set up by Australian Toby Smith, a coffee artisan who spent years perfecting the art and science of roasting coffee. Needles to say, the coffee here is fantastic and, with it overlooking the Singapore River, you’re guaranteed a good view too.
8 Rodyk Street, #01-03/04; open Sun-Thurs 7.30am-6pm, Fri & Sat 7.30am-8pm. www.tobysestate.com.sg