Tired of heading to the same old place for breakfast, brunch or lunch every time? Let’s try not to break the bank this time and look at some of the affordable cafes in Orchard Road. These are the perfect places for your next gathering with friends that won’t leave your wallet aching. Even though some of these cafes aren’t exactly glitzy and glamorous, it is the food that counts!
12 Affordable Cafes in Orchard
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1. Tempura Tendon Tenya
Tempura Tendon Tenya is a top tendon chain restaurant in Japan. Similar to restaurants in Japan, it features a tight dining space with different dining set-ups. The kitchen also has a large glass window so customers can get a look at what’s happening! Truly a great experience to have. The menu is also quite affordable with the tendon’s going for as low as $7.90.
| Opening Hours: | 11am – 10pm daily |
| Contact Information: | +65 6509 6838 (Orchard Central) | +65 6636 6608 (Ion Orchard) |
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2. Tsui Wah
Hailing from Hong Kong, Tsui Wah is quite a popular tea restaurant. With two outlets so far, this affordable cafe in Orchard serves your food quickly and deliciously! With an affordable menu, it is a great place to dine at thanks to its indoor area packed with air-conditioning units. If you prefer to sit outside, they have an outdoor dining area as well.
| Opening Hours: | 11am – 10pm daily |
| Contact Information: | +65 6366 9270 |
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3. Grain Alley
Grain Alley is an affordable cafe that combines industrial and modern decor styles. With exposed ceiling beams and pipes, they match it with nicely tiled floors. Grain Alley also features different sections within its cafe. Each section also features a different design. All of which are Instagrammable and attractive! Its menu also focuses on Mediterranean dishes, serving all-day breakfast and brunch items, along with selections of cakes and pastries.
| Opening Hours: | Sun-Thurs: 9am – 11pm | Fri & Sat: 9am – 1am |
| Contact Information: | Click here for contact details |
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4. Matchaya Concept Store
Matcha lovers will definitely appreciate the Matchaya Concept Store. This is the perfect spot for brunch and is one of many affordable cafes! Serving popular Japanese tea and desserts. It is best known for serving soft serves and beverages with matcha. Now a concept store, it serves a variety of cakes and desserts, along with all-day mains and brunch! With an open-air concept, it emits an industrial-chic environment.
| Opening Hours: | 10am – 10pm daily |
| Contact Information: | +65 8157 0296 |
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5. Shake Shack
Most have probably heard of Shake Shack, which is one of the more affordable cafes in Orchard. With a few outlets across Singapore, Shake Shack offers comfort burgers with a balance of vegetables, cheese and meat. A great pit stop in Orchard you certainly don’t want to miss.
| Opening Hours: | Sun-Thurs: 10am – 10pm | Fri & Sat: 10am – 10.30pm |
| Contact Information: | Click here for contact details |
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6. Cafe de Muse
Something new and refreshing is Cafe de Muse. Unlike other affordable cafes we’ve seen so far, this one opens 24 hours a day! Located in Isetan Scotts, Shaw House, Cafe de Muse is easily accessed from street level too. Separated into 2 sections, the ground floor houses the 24-hour cafe while the second floor is the Cafe de Muse Dessert Bar which opens from 11am to 9pm. Serving a variety of drinks and foods, it is aesthetic and the perfect spot for an after-dark dinner.
| Opening Hours: | Opening Hours 24 hours |
| Contact Information: | +65 6970 5011 |
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7. 49 Seats
Hidden all the way in the back of The Centrepoint, this affordable cafe offers some awesome dining deals! 49 Seats has a menu with meals that are below $15 and their Smoked Duck Aglio Olio is quite popular! During lunch, you can even get a set meal consisting of a main, soup and drink for just $14.90. The best part is they don’t charge for service! So what you see is what you get on the menu.
| Opening Hours: | 11.30am – 11.30pm daily |
| Contact Information: | +65 6225 4332 |
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8. Tanuki Raw
If you have a love for raw fish like sashimi, then you have to visit Tanuki Raw! An affordable cafe in Orchard that serves affordable meals! Specifically, at the Orchard outlet, you can get meals that don’t push past $12 every Monday to Thursday at lunch hour. If raw fish isn’t your forte but you want to tag along, don’t worry. Order their Impossible meat bowl, or beef bowl instead!
| Opening Hours: | 11.30am – 9.30pm daily |
| Contact Information: | +65 6636 5949 |
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9. Kim Dae Mun Korean Food
Craving Korean food? Visit Kim Dae Mun Korean Food to satisfy all your cravings with affordable Korean food! There are no pretentious menus or showy displays to flaunt how Korean it is. When dining at Kim Dae Mun Korean Food, expect authentic Korean food only! From classic kimchi soup to grilled pork, most items on the menu only cost around $10. The perfect place to munch on your favourite Korean dishes.
| Opening Hours: | Tues-Sun: 11am – 8pm | Closed on Mondays |
| Contact Information: | +65 9642 7855 |
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10. Found
The Editor’s Market, a sophisticated market for one-of-a-kind apparel, has launched its flagship store on Orchard Road in Ngee Ann City. Customers will also be able to locate their own gourmet café brand, Found, within this fashion and lifestyle boutique. The 16-seater room is sleek, white, and minimalist, with Korean café features including the use of raw resources with a subdued tone and appearance. A nice selection of savoury and sweet desserts is presented on the counter, which is rotated weekly from other cafés.
| Opening Hours: | Everyday, 10.30am-8pm |
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11. Q Classified
Q Classified was created by the same team that brought you Greyhound Cafe Singapore, Black Society, Masa by Black Society, BreadStory, and Central. Their eye-catching pink flowery fantasy concept is immediately identifiable, with a frameless design devoid of walls and glass panels. This results in an open-concept area that appears larger. The padded chairs in baby pink are rather comfortable, and there are two private rooms ideal for small business meetings or parties.
| Opening Hours: | Everyday, 9.30am-10pm |
| Contact Information: | +65 6235 8812 |
12. You Are My Sunshine
Ngee Ann City Gets a Korean Brunch & Desserts Cafe With a Botanical Interior You Are My Sunshine, a Korean-inspired brunch and dessert café, has recently opened in Ngee Ann City. If the name seems recognizable, they have a sibling store called Walking on Sunshine in Orchard Central. Both locations are Korean duo-concept stores featuring both a café and a salon under one roof, as well as the same characteristic lush green spaces and plants. The existing space is plainly visible from afar, a whole green wall encircled by flower pots and climbers, similar to a tiny forest.
| Opening Hours: | Everyday, 11am-10pm |
| Contact Information: | +65 8887 8805 |
13. Bynd Artisan + Sunday Folks
Retail therapy is always fun when paired with a refreshing dessert. Bynd Artisan + Sunday Folks houses a leather crafting shop and ice cream parlour. Coloured in shades of gold, white and brown, its earthy design incorporates terrazzo table tops with wood elements. Sunday Folks also serves a menu of Ice Cream Petits Gateaux and Ice Cream Parfaits. Be sure to try the Earl Grey Butterscotch and Rum Raisins & Apple parfaits. Moreover, they are also served on recycled food pulp paper. Making them environmentally friendly.
| Opening Hours: | Daily: 10am – 10pm |
| Contact Information: | +65 6634 2133 |
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14. Mr. Holmes Bakehouse
Are you a fan of Sherlock Holmes? Then try visiting Mr. Holmes Bakehouse! This gorgeous pink cafe is definitely an instagrammable spot for an OOTD. Located at Pacific Plaza at Orchard Road, this cafe went viral thanks to its cruffins. Hailing all the way from San Francisco, they serve treats like croissants, donuts, cruffins and more. With 3 cruffin flavours, you should try the Tiramisu Cream, Peanut Butter Milkshake and Mint Chocolate Chip.
| Opening Hours: | Daily: 8am – 8pm |
| Contact Information: | +65 6334 0308 |
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15. LINO
Deriving from the Italian word linen, LINO is a contemporary Italian cafe and restaurant. This instagrammable cafe at Orchard Road specialises in handmade pasta, pizza and Italian favourites. Although slightly on the higher end, this cafe also offers a unique beverage program along with your meals. Some desserts to try are Tiramisu, Stuffed Italian Doughnuts with Hazelnut Cream, and Pecan Tart.
| Opening Hours: | Daily: 11.30am – 3pm | 5.30pm – 10pm |
| Contact Information: | +65 6235 8690 | +65 8764 6426 |
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