Best brunch places to visit in Singapore

Phase 3 of post-Circuit Breaker is almost here and, if you’re planning for a weekend brunch with 7 of your favourite people, we’ve got you covered.

In my humble opinion, brunch is one of those social meals that was created because of adulting. Breakfast is too early because it is a cardinal sin to wake up at 7am on a weekend, and since lunch usually drags on till early evening, it’s difficult to plan a gym session or run errands later in the day. 

Enter the concept of brunch, a meal that’s enjoyed between breakfast and lunch on weekends. What this means for busy socialites like us is that we get to sleep in until 10am, meet with our favourite people over a meal, go to the gym at 4pm and, still have ample time to meet bae for dinner at 6pm.

The greatest thing about brunch is that your ‘engines’ have fired up and you’re in the right mindspace to catch up with friends and share interesting anecdotes about how Karen’s negativity has been extremely tiresome this week or about the awkward lunch you had with Alex on Tuesday. 

So, if you’re looking for a nice brunch place that serves up Insta-worthy plates or a boozy hotel brunch buffet, here are 10 great weekend brunch ideas to consider. 

Cafe brunch

1. Wild Honey

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Address: 333A Orchard Road #03-01/02, Mandarin Gallery, Singapore 238897
Contact: 6235 3900

The grandfather of all brunch places, and the one that made breakfast for dinner acceptable in Singapore, Wild Honey has been around for as long as I can remember.

You may be raising an eyebrow at their prices, but rest assured that you’re getting your money’s worth.

Here, servings are larger than usual. So, technically, you could order two mains to share if you’re visiting as a party of three or four. 

What’s really impressive is that even though it’s been around for so long, Wild Honey has managed to maintain their standards, regardless of the store you visit, without skimping on portion or quality. 

2. Common Man Coffee Roasters

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Address: 22 Martin Road #01-00, Singapore 239058 
Contact: 6836 4695 

The unmistakable scent of freshly-brewed coffee and the familiar cling clang of a busy cafe, walking into Common Man Coffee Roasters is like walking into a cafe in Australia or even Korea.

You can expect good coffee here, but what really makes them stand out from the rest is their food menu. Common Man Coffee Roasters tries to put a lighter and healthier spin to classic brunch menu items, so expect dishes like sauteed kale with egg white scramble, organic eggs benedict, crab salad and warm Asian grain bowl here. 

The only downside is that they do not accept reservations (even for larger groups), so be prepared to queue up. 

3. Toby’s Estate

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Address: 8 Rodyk Street 01-03/04, Singapore 238216
Contact: 6636 7629

If coffee is life and you can’t fathom starting a day without a good cuppa, then you’ll have to plan a visit to Toby’s Estate. Just how serious are they with coffee?

Well, its bar is tended by world-ranked baristas (not to be confused with the judiciary) and championship judges, and their beans are roasted on site.

Apart from your usual lattes, cappuccinos and long blacks, Toby’s Estate offers coffee aficionados the option to have their single origin coffee of the day brewed via siphon, chemex, Espro Press, Woodneck V60 dripper. How’s that for serious?

4. Columbus Coffee Co.

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Address: 220 Upper Thomson Road, Singapore 574352
Contact: 6253 6024

A part of Atlas Coffeehouse, Columbus Coffee Co. is centrally located along Upper Thomson Road — a short 5-minute walk from the famous Thomson Roti Prata store. While they also take coffee seriously, it’s the food that keeps people coming back for more.

Here, you’ll be spoiled for choice as they offer brunch favourites like smoked salmon eggs Benedict, breakfast steak and eggs and giant banana butterscotch pancakes, to heartier plates that include summer chicken stew, wagyu cheese burger and cereal prawn pasta. 

5. The Populus Coffee & Food Co

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Address: 146 Neil Road, Singapore 088875
Contact: 6635 8420

Just off the main stretch of Korean BBQ restaurants along Tanjong Pagar is where you will find The Populus Coffee & Food Co. Their coffee beans are sourced from local roaster 2° North Coffee Co, which is known to have roasted coffee beans for barista championships and many local cafes.

Here, you get to pick and choose from a list of caffeine concoctions that include black, white, mocha, Gibraltar, a selection of cold brew options and seasonal filtered coffee that changes frequently. 

Apart from coffee, they also have a wide variety of food items that range from all-day breakfasts to burgers, pastas, salads and even grain bowls — making this a great place to dine at if you’ve got a picky eater in your group.

Hotel brunch with a boozy twist

Name of restaurant and hotel	Address	Availability	Type	Price without alcohol	Price with alcohol	Remarks
Basilico, Regent Singapore	1 Cuscaden Road, Singapore 249715	Saturdays and Sundays12:30pm to 3:00pm	Buffet	Classic: $88++ per adult, $44++ per childLuxury: $115++ per adult, $57.50++ per child	Classic:  $132++ per adult, with free-flow prosecco, wines and beer $158++ per adult, with free-flow champagne, prosecco, wines and beer $188++ per adult, with free-flow premium champagne, prosecco, wines and beer Luxury:  $159++ per adult, with free-flow prosecco, wines and beer $185++ per adult, with free-flow champagne, prosecco, wines and beer  $215++ per adult, with free-flow premium champagne, prosecco, wines and beer	Italian
Alley On 25, Andaz Singapore	5 Fraser Street, Singapore, 189354	Saturdays and Sundays12pm to 2:30pm	Buffet	$50++ per adult, $25++ per child (aged 6 to 12), children under 6 eat for free	$50++ per adult with an additional 45++ for free-flow prosecco, wines and beers	International breakfast
Ash & Elm, Intercontinental Singapore	80 Middle Road, Singapore 188966	Saturdays and Sundays12:30pm to 3:00pm	Buffet	$88++ per adult	$138++ per adult, with free-flow Taittinger Brut Champagne(min. of 2 to dine)	International
Xperience Restaurant, SO Sofitel Singapore	35 Robinson Road, Singapore 068876	Saturdays12pm to 2pm	Single-serve, a la carte	Food towers: From $88++ (serves 2 to 3)	Food towers: From $88++ (serves 2 to 3) Free-flow alcohol:  Additional $48++ per adult for house beer, wine and prosecco  Additional $68++ per adult for Taittinger Brut, selected cocktails, house beer, wines and gin	International
Brasserie Les Saveurs, The St. Regis	29 Tanglin Road, Singapore 247911	Sundays12pm to 2:30pm	Buffet	$138++ per adult, $75++ per child	$168++ per adult, inclusive of a flow of wines  $198++ per adult, with free-flow Champagne Barons de Rothschild Brut NV $288++ per adult, with free-flow Champagne Barons de Rothschild Rosé NV $338++ per adult, with free-flow Champagne Barons de Rothschild Blanc de Blancs NV $548++ per adult, with free-flow Champagne Barons de Rothschild Blanc de Blancs Vintage 2008	International

1. Basilico, Regent Singapore

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Address: 1 Cuscaden Road, Singapore 249715
Availability: Saturdays and Sundays, 12:30pm to 3:00pm
Price: 

• Classic, without alcohol: $88++ per adult, $44++ per child
• Classic, with alcohol: 
  • $132++ per adult, with free-flow prosecco, wines and beer
  • $158++ per adult, with free-flow champagne, prosecco, wines and beer
  • $188++ per adult, with free-flow premium champagne, prosecco, wines and beer
• Luxury, without alcohol: $115++ per adult, $57.50++ per child
• Luxury, with alcohol: 
  • $159++ per adult, with free-flow prosecco, wines and beer
  • $185++ per adult, with free-flow champagne, prosecco, wines and beer
  • $215++ per adult, with free-flow premium champagne, prosecco, wines and beer

Covid-19 put a dampener on an Italian getaway? Escape to Regent Singapore’s Basilico for a little taste of Italy instead. Indulge in a fine selection of Italian aged cheeses, smoked salmon with arugula salad, Alaskan king crab, slipper lobster, wagyu beef carpaccio and more. 

Basilico is currently offering a festive spread that includes Christmas-themed dishes like roasted turkey with brussel sprouts and triple berries cheesecake icing wreath.

Their menu changes depending on festivities, so be sure to check out their menu before heading down (reservations are encouraged). 

2. Alley On 25, Andaz Singapore

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Address: 5 Fraser Street, Singapore, 189354
Availability: Saturdays and Sundays, 12pm to 2:30pm
Price: 

• $50++ per adult, $25++ per child (aged 6 to 12), children under 6 eat for free
• Additional 45++ per adult for free-flow prosecco, wines and beers

The most affordable buffet brunch option on this list, Alley On 25 can be found at the swanky Andaz Singapore hotel that’s located along Beach Road.

For $50++, you get to pick a main dish and enjoy free-flow a la carte items that include cheese, cold cuts, seafood, roasted meats, waffles, hot beverages, juices and more. For those that want an additional boozy boost, there’s the option to top-up $45++ for free-flow house beer, wine and prosecco. 

Oh, and did we mention? The best thing about having brunch here is that kids under the age of 6 dine for free! 

3. Ash & Elm, Intercontinental Singapore

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Address: 80 Middle Road, Singapore 188966
Availability: Saturdays and Sundays, 12:30pm to 3:00pm
Price (min of 2 to dine): 

• $88++ per adult, without alcohol
• $138++ per adult, with free-flow Taittinger Brut Champagne

If good champers during weekend brunches are what you’re seeking, then you’re in for a tasty treat at Intercontinental Singapore’s Ash & Elm.

For $138++, you’ll get an unlimited flow of Taittinger Brut Champagne served alongside a selection of delectable fusion dishes that include poached prawns with sambal aioli, parma ham with melon, truffle salami with achar, char siew duroc pork, New York striploin and more. 

4. Xperience Restaurant, SO Sofitel Singapore

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Address: 35 Robinson Road, Singapore 068876
Availability: Saturdays, 12pm to 2pm
Price: 

• Food towers: From $88++ (serves 2 to 3)
• Free-flow alcohol:
  • Additional $48++ per adult for house beer, wine and prosecco
  • Additional $68++ per adult for Taittinger Brut, selected cocktails, house beer, wines and gin

Not a buffet, but considering the copious amount of seafood or meat included, it might as well be. Hailed as the Mother of All Brunches, Xperience Restaurant serves up towering plates (they literally serve it as a tower) of fresh seafood or roasted meats, accompanied by light bites, salads and sweets. 

Similar to the other hotel brunches listed here, you’ve got the option to include free-flow alcoholic beverages to your brunch. For an additional $48++, you get 2-hours of free-flow house beer, wine and prosecco. But, if you’re feeling fancy, consider their pricer option.

For an additional $68++, you’ll get 2-hours of free-flow Taittinger Brut champagne, a selection of cocktails, house beer, wine and gin.

5. Brasserie Les Saveurs, The St. Regis

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Address: 29 Tanglin Road, Singapore 247911
Availability: Sundays, 12pm to 2:30pm
Price: 

• Without alcohol: $138++ per adult, $75++ per child
• With alcohol: 
  • $168.00++ per adult, inclusive of a flow of wines
  • $198.00++ per adult, with free-flow Champagne Barons de Rothschild Brut NV
  • $288.00++ per adult, with free-flow Champagne Barons de Rothschild Rosé NV
  • $338.00++ per adult, with free-flow Champagne Barons de Rothschild Blanc de Blancs NV
  • $548.00++ per adult, with free-flow Champagne Barons de Rothschild Blanc de Blancs Vintage 2008 

When only the absolute best will do, you should set your eyes (and stomach) on Brasserie Les Saveurs.

Its luxurious Sunday brunch menu features items like Alaskan king crab and French oysters on ice, seared scallops with asparagus and cauliflower coulis, grilled Boston lobster with garlic parsley butter, pan seared foie gras with fruit chutney, and more.

Feeling a little thirsty after all that goodness? Quench your thirst with an unlimited flow of Champagne Barons de Rothschild, or wines that have been meticulously selected by a sommelier. 

Considering the menu, be prepared to pay a pretty penny for a Sunday brunch here. Depending on your choice of alcoholic beverage, brunch prices at Brasserie Les Saveurs range from $138++ to $549++.

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This article was first published in SingSaver.com.sg.