Looking for the next great cafe to check out? These are the top recommendations from our food- and coffee-loving SPH Magazines editors.

Besides bingeing on Netflix, going on shopping sprees and hanging out at malls, it’s safe to say that one of Singaporeans’ favourite pastimes is to cafe hop. And with new establishments popping up every other week, and so many cafes islandwide, it’s hard to determine which ones are worth your calories and your cash. To help you with that, we’ve asked the experts — our SPH Magazines’ editors — to give their take on their favourites.

1. Wild Honey

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A very happy Father’s Day to everyone celebrating today. Let’s toast to the wonderful Dads in our lives. Cheers to Dad 🍻. Beautiful 📸 by @thechosenglutton. . . . #wildhoneysg #noplacelikehome #scottssquare #mandaringallery #orchardroad #gallerygram #sgcafescene #sgcafehop #cafehoppingsg #sgcafefood #sgcafehopping #cafesg #sgcafe #sgfoodies #sgfoodtrend #isgfoodlover #hungrygowhere #chopesg #eatoutsg #singaporeinsiders #sgfoodblogger #sgigfoodies #burpplesg #8dayseat #eatbooksg #sgfooddiary #iweeklyfood #stfoodtrending #sgdads #sgfathersday
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Great news for early birds! Wild Honey Mandarin Gallery will be open from 8am onwards on weekends and public holidays, starting this Sunday (Father’s Day). So if you’re looking for a fabulous, central place for an early brunch or breakfast with the family we’ve got you covered. See you soon & don’t forget to make your Father’s Day booking! 8am start at Wild Honey Mandarin Gallery! 9am at Wild Honey Scotts Square. . . . #wildhoneysg #noplacelikehome #mandaringallery #orchardroad #gallerygram #discoversingapore #visitsingapore #exploresingapore #singaporelife #singaporetrip #exploresg #alldaybreakfast #bestbreakfast #sassymamasg #honeykidsasia #expatlivingsg #sgmum #sgmummy #sgmummies #sgparents #sgmummyblogger #sgparents #sgbaby #sgbabies
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“It’s conveniently located in town and they have some really satisfying all-day breakfast sets and desserts. The decor is comforting and pretty, plus they have a reasonably-priced tea set of tea and scones which you can have in between events.” — Smita DeSouza, Beauty Editor, CLEO

At #03-01, Scotts Square, 6 Scotts Rd, Singapore 228209, tel: 6636 1816, and #03-01/02, Mandarin Gallery, 333A Orchard Rd, Singapore 238897, tel: 6235 3900. Visit https://wildhoney.com.sg/

2. Curious Palette

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Just one more day before we launch our new menu! This orange-hued Mentai Belacan Pasta is one of our favourites! The pasta is tossed in heady sauce prepared with prawn and shallot oil, butter, and a hint of belacan. It is completed with grilled tiger prawns, Sakura ebi, and chilli powder. A must try from our new menu!
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Coffee makes Mondays worth getting by. You’ve got till tonight to visit us before we take a break tomorrow!
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“Not only can you find some of the most amazing coffees made by the award-winning and talented baristas from Strangers’ Reunion here, this hidden gem of a cafe-restaurant also serves really flavourful nosh featuring new creations by Consultant Chef Desmond Shen, formerly from Magic Square. My personal favourite drink is their White Magic, an super smooth double ristretto which is a must-try. The vibe is cosy and laid-back, with well-lit spaces that help you take the most Insta-perfect photos.” — Sean Tan, Associate Editor, The Singapore Women’s Weekly

At 64 Prinsep Street, Singapore 188667, tel: 6238 1068. Visit www.strangersreunion.com

(Also read: Singapore’s Best Bookstore Cafes That Are Perfect For Me Time)

3. Bearded Bella

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Dreamin’ about the #weekendvibes at @bearded.bella
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Planning for the next corporate lunch or year end celebration? Our cozy humble abode is open for event bookings! Enquire now at hi@beardedbella.com
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“The Melbourne-inspired Bearded Bella in Duxton is my latest favourite cafe. It’s a few steps away from boxing studio CruBox where I go, and serves amazing, lip-smacking all-day breakfast dishes (including avocado toast with scrambled eggs) that are perfect as post-workout fuel. And the scallop pasta with truffle is to die for. Coffee lovers should definitely make a trip down as this cafe takes its brews very seriously. Good to know that the co-owner was a winner of the Singapore National Barista Championship 2016.” — Estelle Low, Editor, Shape

At 8 Craig Road, Singapore 089668, tel: 9880 0775. Visit www.beardedbella.com

4. Tolido’s Espresso Nook

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Saturday morning and we in the spot🍌
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Huats that? WE’RE OPEN ON CNY! Fri (16/2): 9am – 5pm Sat (17/2): 9am – 5pm Sun (18:2): 9am – 6:30pm 🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊 PLEASE NOTE ONLY FOR FRI AND SAT: – We’ll only be serving a special CNY menu for both days (will be shown in our instagram story highlights) – Only walk-ins, no reservations – Additional 10% surcharge for CNY 🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊 📸 Photo credits by the amazing: @behindthescenes_photography
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“Great for weekend brunches and just chilling in the afternoon, this cafe makes flavourful mains and some mean pancakes! The seating arrangement inside is interesting too, with some couch-style seats under the loft inside the shop. Based on a photo on the wall, the loft has been there since a previous incarnation of the store — how’s that for a dash of history?” — Grace Chua, Editor, Brand Lab

At 462 Crawford Lane, #01-63, Singapore 190462. Visit www.facebook.com/tolidosnook/

(Also read: 11 Must-Try Avocado Dishes in Singapore)

5. Forty Hands

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An oldie but a classic, just like us 😉 Eggs cocotte at #yongsiakstreet always hits the spot. See you for breakfast this morning? 📷: @brew_siu_yu 👍 #fortyhands #breakfast #breakfastsg #aussiebreakfast #eggs #foodsg #visitsingapore #fortyhandscafe #itbeganatfortyhands
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It may be a new kid in the ‘hood but it’s a fav of the #fortyhands family, come see us for some delicious east coast treats! #itbeganatfortyhands #eastcoast #visitkatong #visitjoochiat #visitsingapore #brunchsg #breakfastsg #foodsg #cafehoppingsg #specialtycoffee #fortyhandscafe
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“I’m a big fan of 40 Hands, either the original Tiong Bahru location, or the newer East Coast outlet, which is closer to my house. It’s got excellent coffee, scrumptious food and a hip, breezy decor. Fun fact: Its owner, Harry Grover, won one of The Finder‘s first-ever Expatpreneur Awards in 2017!” â€” Sara Lyle Bow, Editor-in-Chief, The Finder

At 78 Yong Siak Street, Singapore 163078, tel: 6225 8545, or 226 East Coast Road, Singapore 428923, tel: 6877 4860. Visit www.40handscoffee.com

6. Two Bakers

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Putting our final touches before welcoming guests for the soft opening of our new store at 9 Teck Chye Terrace. What do you think? #openingsoon ● ● #twobakers #twobakerssg #twobakersserangoon #breakfastsg #brunchsg #lunchsg #dinnersg #bakecookloveplay #sgfood #igfood #sgdesserts #igdesserts #yoursingapore #discoversingapore #sgcafe #feedfeed #allnatural #allfresh #fromscratch #notfromfrozen #heartymeals #sneakpeek
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Our big island soba bowl has all the colours you need to make your lunch bright and beautiful! Available in all outlets for lunch and dinner. #colourful ● ● #twobakers #twobakerssg #twobakersserangoon #breakfastsg #brunchsg #lunchsg #dinnersg #bakecookloveplay #sgfood #igfood #sgdesserts #igdesserts #yoursingapore #discoversingapore #sgcafe #feedfeed #allnatural #allfresh #fromscratch #notfromfrozen #heartymeals
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“Two Bakers has one of the most tempting menus I’ve seen. With mains like pink crabmeat pasta, rib-eye steak don and big island soba bowl, I always face #firstworldproblems deciding on my orders. The desserts are another major trap. I love the ones with a local twist, like ming jiang kueh-inspired crepe layer cake, matcha-infused you tiao, and ondeh ondeh mousse cake. Absolutely worth the calories.” â€” Estelle Low, Editor, Shape

At 88 Horne Road, Singapore 209083, tel:6293 0329, or 9 Teck Chye Terrace, Singapore 545720, tel:6241-6393. Visit two-bakers.com.

(Also read: Where to Find Healthy-ish Desserts in Singapore)

7. Stamping Ground Coffee

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A Community. Our stomping ground. Featuring some of the local loves we have in the shop! Start the day with an intimate morning yoga session with @peopleofastanga here at @east_mezzanine and grab a cuppa here at the cafe. On regular hours you can also find some delicious matcha treats from @nihonmatchasg and do some floral jamming with @dawnqflowers Featuring terrarium, magazine, handmade candles, artisan aprons, unique teas and chocolates all from our very own Singaporeans. #stampinggroundcoffee #supportlocal
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The greatest love of all. Happy Mother’s Day to all mummies of the world. Swing by our shop for a cup of coffee on the house! Apart from our regular house-blend, the PIF blend from @papapalheta , we are also proud to be featuring a second hopper which serves single-origin espresso! Currently serving you @glyphsupplyco Colombia roast – sweet sticky date finishing and a hint of earl grey tea like notes; perfect for all loving mamas out there! #mothersday #stampinggroundcoffee
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“Sharing the space with a florist is a surefire way to look instantly instagrammable. But this place offers a creamy nitro cold brew coffee, and yummy crabmeat sandwiches, along with that super chill vibe that you can only get in Siglap.” — Grace Chua, Editor, Brand Lab

At 87 Upper East Coast Rd, Singapore 455223. Visit www.stampinggroundcoffeesg.com

8. Alchemist

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Alchemist Flagship Store at Khong Guan Building is open as usual today, from 9am to 6pm! Last order for dine in is at 5.30pm, whereas last order for takeaway is at 6pm. Do drop by and fuel yourselves with our coffee this weekend! See you around 😈
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Alchemist Flagship Store is officially open! We heard your pleas, seatings are finally available at this outlet 😉 Come on down, chill, and have your weekend caffeine fix ☕️
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“It’s a gorgeous award-winning renovation of a lovely mid-century factory — the old Khong Guan biscuit factory. This cafe roasts and grinds its own beans — you can look through the giant glass wall to watch the roasting machines at work. Naturally, the coffee here is excellent, and very 3rd generation. You can choose the type of beans, the grind, the method… you name it. Snacks are just pastries, but they are good — except, curiously, this place does not serve Khong Guan biscuits!  Afterwards you can wander about the semi-industrial area and ogle the fascinating mix of mid-century architecture or you can stroke some renovated vintage furniture at Hock Siong.” — Tara Barker, Group Editor

At 2 Mactaggart Rd, Singapore 368078. Visit www.alchemist.com.sg

(Also read: Where to Enjoy Sustainable Dining in Singapore)

9. The Great Mischief Cafe in The Great Madras Hotel

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Perspective for the week ahead. . . . #thegreatmischief #theblackholegroup #halalcafesg #cafehoppingsg #cafeinterior Credit: @muddyknee
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This weekend, choose to stay in shape or stay in loop with our Churro con Chocolat! 🍫
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“The Great Mischief is a funky modern, tropical cafe in a 1930’s Little India building transformed into a boutique hotel called The Great Madras. The wallpaper is amazing — it’s handmade, with illustrations of Singapore icons. Every corner is Instagrammable. People watching here is good. The cafe is just around the corner from Tekka market, so you can sit at the sidewalk tables (in the shade) and watch traders and shoppers going to and from the market.  The best snack here is the churros with spiced chocolate. And who doesn’t like a wander around Little India afterwards?” — Tara Barker, Group Editor

At 28 Madras St, Singapore 208422, tel: 6914 1515. Visit www.facebook.com/thegreatmischief

(Also read: Best Rooftop Restaurants and Bars to Chill Out After Work)