Our #1 pick for cafes near Paya Lebar MRT is Bites & Brews, rated 4.8 on Google from 1,877 reviews, about 920 m (~15 min walk) from the station. At #2, Dunkin' Paya Lebar MRT is rated 4.9 on Google from 299 reviews, about 130 m (~2 min) away.
*Approximate straight-line distance from the station; walking time estimated from it.
Ratings and review counts from Google Maps, as of 25 Sep 2026.
The top 10
NO.1
Bites & Brews
Google rating 4.81,877 Google reviews~920 m / ~15 min walk (approx.)
$ · InexpensiveGoogle category: Restaurant
Known for
Philly cheesesteak
Mapo tofu fries
Sourdough
Jian bing
Udon carbonara
Matcha latte
Casual Western all-day restaurant and bar on Crane Road that mixes brunch and pasta with Asian fusion dishes such as mapo tofu fries, jian bing and udon carbonara. It closes on Mondays and breaks between 4pm and 5pm on other days.
Google rating 4.9299 Google reviews~130 m / ~2 min walk (approx.)
$ · InexpensiveGoogle category: Donut shop
Known for
Kind staff
Cost
Cleanliness
Cold brew
Lemonade
Nice atmosphere
Doughnut and coffee shop right by Paya Lebar MRT, open 8am to 10pm daily with takeaway and delivery. Reviews mention the cold brew, lemonade, clean premises and kind staff.
Google rating 5111 Google reviews~180 m / ~3 min walk (approx.)
Google category: Tea and coffee shop
Specialty coffee stand in the basement of Paya Lebar Square, three minutes' walk from the station. It opens at 8am Monday to Saturday and closes on Sundays.
Google rating 4.8250 Google reviews~810 m / ~13 min walk (approx.)
$ · InexpensiveGoogle category: Cafe
Known for
Cookies
Nasi lemak
Food portion
Organic chocolate
Black pepper chicken
Sheltered workshop
A cafe at Kembangan Chai Chee Community Hub run by trainees with intellectual disabilities as part of APSN's vocational training, from food prep to cooking. Nasi lemak, black pepper chicken and cookies come up in reviews, and it opens on weekdays only.
Listed on Google as “SGCatHouse Cat Cafe | Pet Shop | Pedigree Kittens for Sale”
Google rating 4.7282 Google reviews~340 m / ~6 min walk (approx.)
Google category: Cat cafe
Known for
Clean environment
Gentle cats
Variety of breeds
Active cats
Cat grooming
Feeding cats
Cat cafe, pet shop and pedigree cattery on Geylang Road that also offers cat grooming and boarding, with viewings by appointment. Visitors talk about the clean space and the gentle, active cats across a variety of breeds.
Google rating 4.7155 Google reviews~400 m / ~6 min walk (approx.)
$ · InexpensiveGoogle category: Cafe
Known for
Cinnamon rolls
Banana cake
Bakery
Lemon drizzle cake
Cozy atmosphere
Loaf cake
Cafe in the basement of 11 Tanjong Katong Road with sandwiches and French and American baked goods. Cinnamon rolls, banana cake and lemon drizzle cake are the bakes reviewers mention, along with the cosy feel.
Google rating 4.52,347 Google reviews~270 m / ~4 min walk (approx.)
$ · InexpensiveGoogle category: Cafe
Known for
Carrot cake fries
Grilled cheese sandwich
Hojicha
Matcha
Clam Vongole
Chicken waffle
Cafe inside the Lifelong Learning Institute on Eunos Road 8 that sources and roasts its own beans, with last orders at 5pm. Carrot cake fries, chicken waffle, grilled cheese and clam vongole appear often in reviews.
Google rating 4.5793 Google reviews~400 m / ~6 min walk (approx.)
$ · InexpensiveGoogle category: Bakery
Known for
Taiwanese food
Cream puffs
Durian puff
Board games
Polo bun
Braised pork rice
Taiwanese bakery cafe in Kinex specialising in handmade bakes such as cream puffs, polo buns and baked cheese tarts. Reviews also mention durian puffs, braised pork rice and board games.
Google rating 4.6117 Google reviews~960 m / ~16 min walk (approx.)
$ · InexpensiveGoogle category: Cafe
Known for
Signature Curry Chicken
Traditional Kaya Butter Toast Set
Ipoh coffee
Dry curry noodles
Kopi
Crispy toast
Cafe on Circuit Road brewing Ipoh white coffee from beans roasted in Ipoh, served with eggs and kaya butter toast from 7am daily. Its curry chicken and dry curry noodles also get frequent mentions.
Which of the cafes near Paya Lebar MRT has the most Google reviews?
Coexist Coffee Co. @Lifelong Learning Institute, with 2,347 Google reviews and a 4.5 rating as of 25 Sep 2026. Bites & Brews is next with 1,877 reviews.
Which of these cafes is closest to Paya Lebar MRT?
Dunkin' Paya Lebar MRT, about 130 m (~2 min walk) from the station, then 9 Brew Coffee House at about 180 m. Distances are straight-line and approximate.
Which of these cafes are open late?
Going by the hours on their Google listings, Bites & Brews lists 11pm or midnight closing. Hours change, so check Google Maps before you go.
