Must-visit home-based cafes in Singapore

In a city that moves fast, these home-based cafes are the up-and-coming third spaces that sell you more than just a drink. They bring connections, calmness and a much-needed reminder to bask in simple pleasures. What’s better than sipping a perfectly brewed latte or strawberry matcha in a space that feels like home? 

From the hum of the espresso machine to overpouring chats with passionate hosts, these front-yard setups and corner pick-ups will bring you the kind of slow-burn romance you only ever romanticised. 

Home-based cafes in the North

Moni Coffee

Moni Coffee is for those who enjoy life in pastel hues and tender rhythms. From the Cookie Butter Latte ($6) to the Matcha Ube Latte ($6), its curated drink menus feel like a thoughtful handwritten note, crafted with love.

119A Canberra Crescent, Singapore 751119

Opening hours: Varied timings can be found here

State of Mind

State of Mind doesn’t just offer you drinks. It offers you a state of mind — a space that provides you with comfort and solace. From the Kinako Hojicha ($5.50) to the Pure Black Sesame Latte ($4.50), you bet your visit will not just be delectable to the mind but also to your tummy.

935 Yishun Central 1, #02-37, Singapore 760935

Opening hours: Tue - Fri (9.30am to 2.30pm), Sat - Sun (11.30am to 2.30pm)

Home-based cafes in the North-East

ParkEdge Coffee

ParkEdge Coffee beckons like a soft greeting on a mellow walk — invigorating yet calm. With roasty brews and indulgent treats like the Basque Burnt Cheesecake ($9), it’s the kind of place you’re guaranteed to come back for seconds (or more).

473D Upper Serangoon Crescent, Singapore 538473

Opening hours: Sat - Sun (8am to 10.30pm)

The Sunday Brunch

The Sunday Brunch feels like returning to a familiar home kitchen — warm, comforting, and steeped in nostalgia. Serving soulful Asian staples like peppery bak kut teh or favoured cuisines like Dashi Udon, it offers the kind of hearty nourishment that settles you in, inviting you to linger over a meal that tastes like it was made with care and quiet intention. 

Address is only given once booking has been confirmed

Opening hours: 9am to 1pm (Opening dates are updated monthly here)

Home-based cafes in the East

Hamamachi Coffee

At Hamamachi Coffee, weekend mornings are an intimate rendezvous, from the classic White ($5) to the Rose Latte ($5.50), with each sip lifting your spirits and gearing you for the week ahead. Because whoever said joy can’t come in small yet well-crafted moments?

636B Tampines North Drive 2, Singapore 522636

Opening hours: 9am to 1pm (Opening dates are updated monthly here)

Baobei Coffee

Baobei Coffee invites paw parents to their pet-friendly abode. From the Bed of Roses ($4.50) to the Spice & Everything Nice ($4.50), this cafe feels like a heartfelt lullaby — soft, familiar, and warmly inviting.

645B Tampines Street 62, Singapore 522645

Opening hours: Varied timings can be found here

Home-based cafes in the West

Kaoyen

From their classic Kaoyen Matcha Latte ($6.90) to the adventurous Neko Blossom Matcha Latte ($8.90), Kaoyen offers something for everyone, from comforting everyday sips to bold, flavour-forward creations. Step into a world of taste that lingers long after the last sip, and draws you back again the next time you’re in the West.

283 Bukit Batok East Ave 3, Singapore 650283

Opening hours: Mon - Sun (11am to midnight)

Matcha.gatou

If you thought the Biscoff craze was over, think again. Matcha.gatou is bringing Biscoff cheesecakes straight to your doorstep, alongside crowd favourites like the Strawberry Matcha Latte ($5.90). Still resisting? You can cop their Biscoff cheesecake for just $2.50 with every drink purchase. 

126C Tengah Drive, Singapore 693126

Opening hours: Tuesdays (10am to 10pm)

Home-based cafes in Central

Haus166

A cosy hideaway that is calling all feline lovers! What began as a passion project to fund their cat’s expenses has now turned into a hut where quiet joys unfold in a cup or on a plate, with lovely baked goods such as the Tomato Focaccia.

166 Bishan Street 13, Singapore 570166 (Level 4)

Opening hours: Sat - Sun (9am to 3pm)

Knead Kopi

A front yard encapsulated with friendship and bonds that transcend familiarity, Knead Kopi brings you artisanal goodness from pineapple tarts ($20) to sinful confectioneries such as Pistachio Tiramisu ($42).

 7 Watten Rise, Singapore 287290 

Opening hours: Varied timings can be found here

Ugly Coffee

True to its name, Ugly Coffee surprises with quiet affection. From the Earl Grey Cha Cha Cha ($7) to the Spanish Latte ($4.80), their bold brews will slowly win you over sip by sip.

27 Ghim Moh Link, Singapore 270027

Home pick-ups only, one weekend a month. Visit here for more information.