Everyone knows our retail scene in the downtown is not exactly doing that fantastic now. But at least Singaporeans are still heading down to town for their sweets and coffee over the weekends right? That’s what we used to think till these 8 new heartlands cafe contenders sprung up in the first half of 2016. With convenience, well thought cafe ambience and not to mention innovative entrees that taste as good as they look, these 8 new cafes in the heartlands are definitely screwing their downtown cafe counterparts for the same clientele base. If you are into Heartlands cafes, do check out our list of cool cafes in Hougang & Serangoon too.

1. The Larder Café

Address: 177 Toa Payoh Central, #01-124, Singapore 310177 | Opening Hours: 11am – 10pm (Tues – Sun). Closed on Mondays | Tel: +6562538382 | Email: [email protected] | Website: lardercafe.com | Facebook: LarderCafe | READ MORE

A photo posted by xiaoping (@xp11) on Mar 23, 2016 at 5:39am PDT

2. Oh My Tian

Address: #01-79, 34 Whampoa West Singapore 330034 | Opening Hours: 12pm – 10pm (Daily) | Tel: +6566121166 | Facebook: Oh My Tian | Instagram: @ohmytiansg/ | READ MORE

A photo posted by ✨Bao✨ (@cheryllbaby) on Jun 25, 2016 at 3:12am PDT

3. The Plain Jane

Address: #01-10 Block 211 Serangoon Ave 4 Singapore 550211 | Opening Hours: 12pm – 8pm (Mon – Tues & Thurs), 12pm – 10pm (Fri), 10am – 10pm (Sat), 10am – 8pm (Sun) | Tel: +6562812477 | Email: [email protected] | Website: www.cafeplainjane.com | Facebook: The Plain Jane | Instagram: @cafeplainjane | READ MORE

A photo posted by Jackie T (@jackiethey) on Jul 2, 2016 at 9:03pm PDT

4. South Union Park

Address: 101 Jalan Kembangan Singapore 419139 | Opening Hours: 5.30pm – 10pm (Tues), 11.30am –  10pm (Wed – Thurs), 11.30am – 11pm (Fri – Sat), 11.30am – 10pm (Sun) | Tel: +659061 8703 | Facebook: South Union Park | READ MORE

A photo posted by Raine | Xiayu (@rainraineeataway) on May 17, 2016 at 7:44am PDT

5. Two Plus One

Address: 30 Woodlands Ave 1 #01-01 The Woodgrove, Singapore 739065 | Opening Hours: 1pm – 12mn (Mon – Thurs), 1pm – 1am (Fri), 12pm – 1am (Sat), 12pm – 12am (Sun) | Email: [email protected] | Facebook: Two Plus One | READ MORE

A photo posted by 2+1 Creamery (@twoplusone.sg) on May 26, 2016 at 5:02am PDT

6. WORD

Address: 906 Upper Thomson Road Singapore 787110 | Opening Hours: 5pm – 9.30pm (Mon – Fri), 1pm – 10pm (Sat), 12pm – 10pm (Sun) | Tel: +659742 9224 | Facebook: WORD | READ MORE 

A photo posted by @rose.nayeli on May 25, 2016 at 3:04am PDT

7. Aiskilin

Address: 215 Upper Thomson Road Singapore 574349 | Opening Hours: 12pm – 11pm (Tues – Thurs & Sun) & 12pm – 12Mn (Fri – Sat). Closed On Mondays | Tel: +6596818610 | Facebook: Aiskilin | Instagram: @aiskilin | READ MORE

A photo posted by Azrina Tan (@iamnanatan) on Jun 4, 2016 at 3:33am PDT

8. Gecory

Address: #01-198 Blk 328, Clementi Avenue 2, Singapore 120328 | Opening Hours: 12pm – 10.30pm (Mon – Thurs & Sun),  12pm – 11pm (Fri – Sat) | Website: www.gecory.com | Email: [email protected] | Facebook: Gecory | READ MORE

A photo posted by Iam Roel (@fatguyinside) on Jun 9, 2016 at 4:05am PDT

We hope you find our list of new cafes in the heartlands useful. Do drop us a note in the comments below if you know of other heartlands cafes that deserves a mention. If you are into Heartlands cafes, do check out our list of cool cafes in Hougang & Serangoon too.