Our #1 pick for cafes near Tanjong Pagar MRT is Cafe Mary Grace, rated 4.9 on Google from 1,139 reviews, about 240 m (~4 min walk) from the station. At #2, Whiskdom Cafe - Chinatown is rated 4.9 on Google from 508 reviews, about 620 m (~10 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
Cafe Mary Grace
Listed on Google as “Cafe Mary Grace, Singapore”
Google rating 4.91,139 Google reviews~240 m / ~4 min walk (approx.)
$ · InexpensiveGoogle category: Cafe
Known for
Ensaymada
Cheese roll
Beef tapa
Hot chocolate
Salted egg ensaymada
Cassava chips
Singapore outlet of the Philippine bakery-cafe on Tras Street, serving ensaymadas and cheese rolls with brunch, coffee and Filipino comfort food. Beef tapa and salted egg ensaymada come up in reviews, and it is closed on Mondays.
Google rating 4.9508 Google reviews~620 m / ~10 min walk (approx.)
$ · InexpensiveGoogle category: Cafe
Known for
Matcha
Crab mac and cheese
Chilli crab pasta
Laksa pasta
Butter chicken shashuka
Brownies
Independent bakery cafe on Smith Street known for chunky cookies and brownies, made in-house. On the savoury side, reviewers mention laksa pasta, chilli crab pasta, crab mac and cheese and butter chicken shakshuka.
Google rating 4.82,805 Google reviews~350 m / ~6 min walk (approx.)
$ · InexpensiveGoogle category: Cafe
Known for
Welcoming staff
Chilli oil
Tiramisu
Linguine
Pistachio tart
Mortadella
Italian cafe on Craig Road with fresh pasta, wood-fired pizza, sourdough, gelato and tiramisu, in a dog-friendly space with outdoor seating. Its listed hours end at 3pm daily.
Google rating 4.9351 Google reviews~650 m / ~11 min walk (approx.)
$ · InexpensiveGoogle category: Cafe
Known for
Cozy atmosphere
Friendly barista
Roast
Flat white
Matcha
Happy hour
Small cafe on Club Street with outdoor seating, named after the Greek word for gathering place. Reviewers talk about the flat white, matcha, happy hour and friendly barista.
Hours (from Google listing)
Mon–Fri7.30am – 4.30pm
Sat–Sun8.30am – 4.30pm
Address
31 Club Street, #01-02 Emerald Garden Condominium, 069468
Listed on Google as “FreakyCones - Ice Cream Waffles, Matcha & Coffee”
Google rating 4.81,392 Google reviews~780 m / ~13 min walk (approx.)
Google category: Ice cream shop
Known for
Pistachio ice cream
Mochi bits
Earl grey lavender ice cream
Honeycomb
Matcha ice cream
Nian gao waffle
Ice cream shop on South Bridge Road that also serves waffles, matcha and coffee, open until midnight, or 1am on Fridays and Saturdays. Reviewers mention pistachio, earl grey lavender and matcha ice cream, mochi bits and a nian gao waffle.
Google rating 4.81,337 Google reviews~600 m / ~10 min walk (approx.)
$ · InexpensiveGoogle category: Cafe
Known for
Healthy food
Tofu
Fresh food
Portion size
Spicy tofu
Cajun tofu
Avocado-focused cafe at Asia Square Tower 2 serving avocado toast, avo bowls and avocado milkshakes, with vegan options. It opens on weekdays only, and reviewers mention the spicy and cajun tofu.
Hours (from Google listing)
Mon–Fri8am – 7pm
Sat–SunNo hours listed
Address
#02-23 Asia Square Tower 2, 12 Marina View, 018961
Listed on Google as “Oatsome - clean bakery and specialty greek yogurt cafe”
Google rating 4.9318 Google reviews~300 m / ~5 min walk (approx.)
$ · InexpensiveGoogle category: Cafe
Known for
Greek yoghurt
Parfaits
Tiramisu mammoth bbang
Pistachio butter
Yogurt bowls
Cinnamon rolls
Greek yogurt cafe and bakery on Tanjong Pagar Road that describes its Korean-inspired bakes as low-calorie with no sugar. Reviewers mention the yogurt bowls, parfaits, cinnamon rolls and tiramisu mammoth bbang, and it opens Thursday to Sunday only.
Google rating 4.77,799 Google reviews~430 m / ~7 min walk (approx.)
$ · InexpensiveGoogle category: Restaurant
Known for
Portion size
Sandwiches
Birthday celebration
Duck confit burger
Vegetarian options
Brioche
Cafe on Telok Ayer Street serving salads and sandwiches with wine and spirits, in a cosy room fitted out with repurposed decor. Reviewers mention the duck confit burger, vegetarian options and birthday celebrations, and it's open until midnight most nights.
Google rating 4.72,269 Google reviews~630 m / ~10 min walk (approx.)
Google category: Coffee shop
Known for
Friendly staff
Beans
Friendly baristas
Small space
Specialty coffee
Flat white
Small coffee shop at Everton Park that roasts its own single-origin beans for its brews. Flat whites and friendly baristas come up in reviews, and it's closed on Tuesdays and shuts at 4.30pm on other days.
Listed on Google as “CHOCOELF Specialty Chocolate Cafe (South Bridge Rd)”
Google rating 4.71,054 Google reviews~700 m / ~11 min walk (approx.)
$ · InexpensiveGoogle category: Cafe
Known for
Hot chocolate
Gelato
Dark chocolate
No sugar added
Chocolate bark
Waffles
Cafe run by a Singapore chocolate maker on South Bridge Road, serving hot chocolate, gelato and waffles alongside chocolates made at its own local factory. Reviewers point to the dark chocolate, chocolate bark and no-sugar-added options.
Which of the cafes near Tanjong Pagar MRT has the most Google reviews?
My Awesome Cafe, with 7,799 Google reviews and a 4.7 rating as of 25 Sep 2026. Fortuna Terrazza Cafe is next with 2,805 reviews.
Which of these cafes is closest to Tanjong Pagar MRT?
Cafe Mary Grace, about 240 m (~4 min walk) from the station, then Oatsome at about 300 m. Distances are straight-line and approximate.
Which of these cafes are open late?
Going by the hours on their Google listings, FreakyCones lists 10am to 1am on Fri and Sat; My Awesome Cafe lists 11pm or midnight closing. Hours change, so check Google Maps before you go.
