The Central Business District surrounds the banks of the Singapore River and Marina Bay where the first settlements on the island were established shortly after the arrival of Raffles in 1819.
Today the CBD may not be as lively as it was in pre-Covid days with the hustle and bustle of the working crowds flocking out for their lunchtime fill - although it still plays hosts to plenty of excellent cafes offering everything from healthy eats and wicked sandwiches, to heart stopping juicy meat-filled burgers. Whatever takes your fancy, the CBD has something delicious for each and every reader.
Sarnies
Sarnies' concept is simple. Genuine, good ol’ Aussie style grub packed with flavour and made with all things fresh. Sarnies is a cafe serving freshly prepared gourmet sandwiches, soups, salads and homemade bakery treats. They also brew freshly roasted coffee and tea. ‘Sarnies’ the slang word for sandwich, is a pumping little café located in the busy downtown area of Singapore.
Hearty fare throughout the day. Pimp your own breakfast from an expansive list of options (house-cured bacon for starters), massive salads and sandwiches for lunch, and simple punchy dinner plates perfect for the evening out. Don’t forget freshly roasted coffee in-house by their A+ coffee team that makes for every single cup that goes out. Image Credit: Sarnies
a. 136 Telok Ayer Street Singapore, Singapore 068601
My Awesome Cafe
My Awesome Café, was created by a group of entrepreneurial friends coming from various backgrounds: 5 star hoteliers, creative and health & fitness. From thrifted furniture and vintage dinnerware, to found objects and unfinished concrete walls, their café is filled with things that tell many a great story. With new meaning and purpose, these represent what they always want My Awesome Café to be – a place where they bring out the Awesomeness in each other.
Much like the way they created their space, their food is crafted to bring out the Awesomeness in each ingredient. They take great pride in sourcing out purveyors that can give them the value and quality they demand. From salads and sandwiches, to coffee and spirits, plus platters and wines; they take their food seriously - always nourishing yet always wickedly fun. Image Credit: My Awesome Cafe Singapore
a. 202 Telok Ayer Singapore, Singapore 068630
Dapper Coffee
Dapper Coffee is hidden away at 73 Amoy Street on the second floor. They serve damn good coffee and cocktails and food to make your soul happy. And yes, they have a lot of power outlets for you to use. Step into a place isolated from the hustle and bustle of the CBD and listen to the nostalgic sounds of the 1950s. Come in after two to get space to sit and chill with your laptop or a good book.
The single origin coffee hails from the Virgin Mountains of Papua New Guinea. Coffee cherries are handpicked by families who own small farms, so when you drink their coffee, you are also indirectly providing labour, income and sustaining livelihoods for farmers in this region. Video Credit: Dapper Coffee
a. 73 Amoy Street, Second Floor Singapore, Singapore 069892
Free The Robot
Free the Robot was to front the entire exterior of the shophouse. It started with Bitters & Love, a cocktail bar that operates at night. Coffee lovers and co-owners wanted to open a coffee shop and the idea of space-sharing made sense because of its central location.
On certain Fridays, he has TGIF day (Thank God its Free) - where he gives out free coffee or dessert or whatever he wants basically. He is quite spontaneous and likes to surprise himself and others amidst daily routines. Image Credit: Free the Robot
a. 118 Telok Ayer Street Singapore, Singapore 068587
w. www.freetherobotcoffee.com/
The Providore
The pleasure of discovering, creating and sharing good food is what inspired them to develop The Providore brand. Good food in all its forms; wholesome, traditional, innovative, nurturing and nourishing is what drives them.
They chose to build their brand in Singapore, their home and home to one of the most eclectic and food loving cultures in the world. Bringing together the worlds best products and ingredients, together with the brightest local talent, The Providore is a brand synonymous with quality and innovation, which they are proud to be launching in Singapore. Image Credit: The Providore
a. Head Office: 315 Outram Road #05-03 Singapore, Singapore 169074
s. www.facebook.com/TheProvidore/
t. +65 6221 7056
