A full day in Kampong Glam: Where to eat, shop and wander  

There’s almost no end to what you can do at the Kampong Glam neighbourhood, from day to night. Centering around Arab Street, Haji Lane, Sultan Mosque, Bussorah Street and Muscat Street, between curated thrift shops, creative boutiques, photobooths and trendy cafes, there’s something for everyone at almost any hour. 

This 250m long stretch of colourful shophouses in Kampong Glam might seem like a place you’ve already covered. But it keeps reinventing itself, and a slew of new cafes and vintage shops have opened recently. Whether you’re after a slow brunch, a few hours of treasure-hunting or a late-night drink, here’s an updated guide to spending a whole day in the neighbourhood. 

Thrift at re.drmg

Re.drmg is a curated thrift store with one-of-a-kind pieces for any style. Whether you lean fairy and cottagecore or want to add a little edge to your look, you’ll find bags, accessories and clothing with unique textures, prints and structures you won’t see anywhere else.

31 Haji Ln, Singapore 189224

Browse vintage finds over dessert at Takara House

It’s easy to lose an afternoon at Takara House. Opened in mid-2025, the store sells vintage clothing, accessories and trinkets, and doubles as an ethereally designed cafe serving handcrafted tarts, cakes and drinks. 

674 North Bridge Road, Level 2, Singapore 188804 

Shop an elite selection of designers at Plop Apparels 

Plop Apparels needs little introduction to Singapore’s Gen Z. The multi-label concept store carries its own designs alongside some of the coolest brands from Vietnam, Malaysia, South Korea and beyond. From flowy lace dresses and layered skirts to leopard print, denim and designer archive pieces, it’s a great place to start if you’re looking to revamp your wardrobe. 

43 Arab St, Singapore 199742 

Scratch the digital camera itch at Digicam Depository 

If you’ve been pining for a girls’ night captured in crisp digital camera photos, Digicam Depository is a haven. Whether you’re buying your first camera or investing in a new model, the second-hand stock is high quality and spans brands such as Sony, Nikon, Olympus and Fujifilm. There’s also a range of accessories and trinkets to personalise your camera. 

47 Haji Ln, Singapore 189240  

Shop and customise tarnish-free jewellery at XVXII 

Open at Haji Lane since 2021, XVXII sells tarnish-free, waterproof bracelets, necklaces, rings, and earrings. Whether you want elegant pieces for your daily stack or statement bracelets and earrings for events, there’s a style for every occasion. 

676 N Bridge Rd, Singapore 188805 

Craft your own leather goods at Crafune 

Crafune sells meticulously crafted, timeless leather goods, including journals, bags and clutches. It also runs leather crafting workshops where you and a partner or friend can make personalised bags, wallets and small accessories for your loved ones. 

38 Haji Ln, #02-01, Singapore 189231  

Pick up quirky home decor at HYGGE 

For playful, quirky home decor, HYGGE is hard to resist. From tableware shaped into unique structures to adorable figurines and lifestyle goods with bold prints, there’s something to spice up anyone’s space. 

672 N Bridge Rd, Singapore 188803

Grab a cute local souvenir at Loka Made 

Loka Made stocks adorable, locally inspired accessories, trinkets and prints that make perfect souvenirs for visitors. Standouts include a three-layered greeting card of a local coffee shop scene, journal stickers of durian, nonya treats and teh tarik, and kinetic figurines. 

46 Haji Ln, Singapore 189239

Satisfy your sweet tooth at Yogeek  

If you want a healthier sweet treat that still fits your macros, head to Yogeek. Opened in September 2026 by the duo behind Solace Studios, it’s billed as Singapore’s first self-service Greek frozen yogurt bar with calories and macronutrients labeled on every flavour and topping. Choose from flavours such as original, pistachio, mango and Biscoff, plus over 30 toppings, including strawberries, blueberries, pistachio kunafa, scoopable cookies and protein dark chocolate granola. 

65 Haji Ln, Singapore 189258 

Stop for a specialty drink at TYC Coffee Kiosk

This new takeaway-only coffee kiosk, from the team behind popular cafe Folkyard and creative studio Tell Your Children, serves specialty drinks to sip while you explore. Highlights include the maple sea salt latte ($8), strawberry matcha ($9) and ube matcha latte ($6.90). 

43 Arab Street, Singapore 199742

Try unique cheesecake flavours at Paparch 

If you can’t get enough of burnt cheesecake, Paparch is your next stop. Since opening in October 2025, it has made the one dessert its specialty, in flavours like pistachio berry, chocolate praline, strawberry yogurt and corn caramel. Drop by for a mid-afternoon treat or order a whole cake for a special occasion. 

48 Arab St, #01-03, Singapore 199745 

Go for a matcha run at Bon Bon Matcha

Add Bon Bon Matcha to your list for a quick matcha fix while exploring Kampong Glam. The cute Haji Lane shop serves matcha drinks, gelato and desserts, including their iced matcha coconut ($7), iced strawberry matcha latte ($8) and banana pudding ($4). 

674 N Bridge Rd, Singapore 188804  

Make memories with your friends at Photomanner 

Photomanner on Haji Lane has themed spaces for every mood. There’s the newly renovated Brick House, with an industrial-style photobooth space, and the vintage Manner Hotel unit down the road, inspired by The Grand Budapest Hotel, where you can pose in the old elevator room and in front of vintage wallpapers. Then there’s Manner Subway, with its train-station themed rooms. 

61 and 71 Haji Ln, Singapore 189254 and 189264

Snap pics at Solace Studios 

Solace Studios is a household name in photobooths, with 20 physical stores and pop-up booths islandwide. At the Haji Lane unit, you can pose in rooms styled like a laundromat and a lift, or against plain backdrops. 

73 and 76 Haji Ln, Singapore 189266 and 189269

Dance, sing, and make friends at Rumifolks 

A Haji Lane classic, Rumifolks is a space for good food and drinks, as well as conversation and music. Drop by in the afternoon for specialty drinks like the iced sea salt macchiato ($9), rumi teh tarik ($8), pandan latte ($8) and iced strawberry matcha ($9.50). At night, catch events such as Poetry Night, or live music nights including Emo Night, Locals Only and Galau Night, an Indonesian folk and dance night. 

28 Bali Ln, Singapore 189864