Our #1 pick for cafes near Serangoon MRT is Saba' Coffee Co., rated 5 on Google from 751 reviews, about 760 m (~12 min walk) from the station. At #2, Ghost Kakigori (NEX) is rated 4.8 on Google from 2,739 reviews, about 140 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
Saba' Coffee Co.
Google rating 5751 Google reviews~760 m / ~12 min walk (approx.)
$ · InexpensiveGoogle category: Cafe
Known for
Friendly staff
Friendly barista
Friendly owner
Cozy place
Cold brew
Fragrant coffee
Takeaway kiosk at Space@Kovan selling freshly roasted coffee and other drinks, closed on Fridays. Reviewers single out the cold brew and the friendly barista and owner.
Google rating 4.82,739 Google reviews~140 m / ~2 min walk (approx.)
$ · InexpensiveGoogle category: Cafe
Known for
Dorayaki
Bingsu
Creme brulee
Kakigori
Shaved ice
Flamed strawberry brulee
Japanese shaved ice cafe in the basement of NEX, two minutes from the station, serving kakigori, handmade dorayaki, coffee and tea. Reviewers bring up the dorayaki, bingsu and flamed strawberry brulee.
Listed on Google as “Bucket Hat Sips Cafe (Home based)”
Google rating 543 Google reviews~430 m / ~7 min walk (approx.)
$ · InexpensiveGoogle category: Cafe
Known for
Cheese
Friendly host
Rice green tea
Iced white
Home based cafe
Seasonal beans
Home-based, takeaway-only cafe in Serangoon Central making coffee and tea with cheese foam and cold foam. It generally opens on Saturdays from 10am to 5pm, so message ahead before heading over.
Google rating 543 Google reviews~920 m / ~15 min walk (approx.)
$ · InexpensiveGoogle category: Cafe
Known for
Food
Friendly staff
Packaging
Samyang
Snacks
Supper
Family-run cafe at Blk 208A Woodleigh Link doing takeaway and delivery at all hours. Snacks, Samyang, supper orders and the packaging are what reviewers mention.
Listed on Google as “(By appointment only) Shemademyclay Pottery / Punyplatypus Home Cafe”
Google rating 534 Google reviews~900 m / ~15 min walk (approx.)
$ · InexpensiveGoogle category: Coffee shop
Known for
Friendly owners
Friendly barista
Home cafe
Earl grey foam
Reservations
Hey hei cold brew
A home-based cafe at 160 Hougang St 11 that opens only on selected days and by appointment, with times posted on Instagram. Reviewers mention the earl grey foam, cold brew and friendly owners.
Listed on Google as “SANDO at New Tech Park (Japanese Sandwiches, Coffee, Craft Beer)”
Google rating 4.4185 Google reviews~1,150 m / ~19 min walk (approx.)
$ · InexpensiveGoogle category: Restaurant
Known for
Tonkatsu sando
Chicken karaage sando
Chashu sando
Rice bowls
Crab croquettes
Chilli cheese fries
Japanese sandwich shop at New Tech Park on Lorong Chuan, about 19 minutes' walk from the station. Reviewers name the tonkatsu, chicken karaage and chashu sandos, along with rice bowls and crab croquettes.
Hours (from Google listing)
Mon10am – 3pm
Tue–Sun10am – 9.30pm
Address
151 Lorong Chuan, #01-02 New Tech Park, Singapore 556741
Google rating 57 Google reviews~630 m / ~10 min walk (approx.)
Google category: Cafe
Specialty coffee cafe at Teck Chye Terrace serving espresso, seasonal filter coffee, tea and bakes, for dine-in or takeaway. It's about 10 minutes' walk from the station.
Google rating 4.3354 Google reviews~820 m / ~13 min walk (approx.)
$ · InexpensiveGoogle category: Cafe
Known for
Miso pasta
Waffles
Matcha latte
Gelato
Tater tots
Burrata caprese toast
Cafe at the Yeley Building on Upper Serangoon Road serving Asian fusion pastas, burgers, pizzas, waffles and gelato, with craft beer and wine too. Reviewers mention the miso pasta, burrata caprese toast and matcha latte.
Google rating 4.2102 Google reviews~140 m / ~2 min walk (approx.)
$ · InexpensiveGoogle category: Cafe
Known for
Kaya butter toast
Matcha
Aeroform coffee
Osmanthus oolong
Foam coffee
Thai milk tea
Coffee bar in the basement of NEX, a two-minute walk from the station, open 8.30am to 9pm daily. Aeroform foam coffee, osmanthus oolong, Thai milk tea and kaya butter toast feature in reviews.
