There’s just something magical about curling up with a good book and a delicious cup of coffee. It’s a great way to get some down time, away from the hustle and bustle of life, to recharge and rejuvenate. The perfect pairing of books and coffee has seen the growth of some book cafes, a place where you enjoy reading in a comfortable environment while sipping on a cuppa, whether alone or with company.
Here are some book cafes in Singapore that you can escape to for some time with your favourite titles.
The Book Cafe
The Book Cafe is one of the best book cafes in Singapore, operating since 2000 at the corner of Mohd Sultan and Martin Roads. Head over here if you need a change of environment, but still want a cosy little spot to chill with your favourite books. Exhausted the books you have at home? Take a book off their shelves to keep you company while you tuck into comfort food like all day breakfast, Korean-style fried chicken, salads, pastries, pastas, sandwiches and more.
Address: 20 Martin Road, Singapore, 239070
Contact no.: +65 6887 5430
Website: www.thebookcafesg.com
Facebook page: The Book Cafe
Instagram page: thebookcafesg
Opening hours:
Monday – Sunday, 8:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Epigram Coffee Bookshop
Epigram Books is a publisher of thought-provoking books for all ages with a focus on Singapore stories. Their bookshop cafe is where local books meet local roasters so you can indulge in Singaporean stories while getting your coffee fix from their coffee partner, Balestier Market Collective. You’ll also be able to enjoy the amazing view of the port from the cafe.
Address: Singapore Art Museum (SAM) @ Tanjong Pagar Distripark, 39 Keppel Road, #01-02
Contact no: +65 9137 9050
Website: epigrambookshop.sg
Facebook page: Epigram Books
Instagram page: epigrambooks
Opening hours:
Monday – Sunday, 11am – 6.30pm
Jing Si Books & Cafe Singapore
Bask in the aroma of books and tea, and the fragrance of humanity at Jing Si Books & Cafe. Situated by the idyllic Yishun Pond, the serene environment is a great place to quieten your mind and find your inner peace. They have a wide range of tea and coffee for you to sip while you browse their inspiring books and publications. Besides that, they also sell food and lifestyle products that are developed along the lines of environmental conservation and sustainability.
Address: 30A Yishun Central 1, Singapore 768796
Contact no: +65 8866 4985
Website: www.tzuchi.org.sg
Facebook page: Jing Si Books & Cafe Singapore ???????
Instagram page: jingsibooksncafesg
Opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 11:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
The Zall Bookstore
The Zall Bookstore cafe is another one of the few book cafes in Singapore that is situated in a book shop. It is also the first Chinese-themed bookstore in Singapore that brings together books, café, art gallery, craft, and events all-in-one. They have a wide range of drinks to quench your thirst with, as well as cakes and pastries for you to tuck into while you have a look at their books. They have over 30,000 books in the store, so you’ll definitely find something that will interest you.
Address: 501 Orchard Road #01-02/#02-18, Wheelock Place, Singapore
Contact no: +65 6232 7549
Facebook page: ???? the zall bookstore
Instagram page: zallbookstore
Opening hours:
Monday – Sunday, 11:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Cultivate Cafe
While Cultivate Cafe isn’t a book cafe per se, the library theme interior certainly makes it a great place to hang out with a book and your friends. The enchanting cafe has walls of books decorating the place and makes it a great backdrop for your Instagram-worthy pics. It is a plant-based, GMO-free, gluten-free vegan restaurant that serves flavourful dishes made from the finest organic ingredients sourced locally and globally from small & family farms.
Address: 2 Cook St Singapore, Singapore 078857
Contact no: +65 6914 1400
Website: cultivatecafe.sg
Facebook page: Cultivate Cafe
Instagram page: cultivatecafesg
Opening hours:
Monday – Sunday, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.