9 Amazing pop culture-themed cafes in Singapore you must visit

Lim Han 20 Mar 2017

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Gudetama Cafe
This perpetually sleepy egg has hatched a full-blown themed cafe, engendering snaking queues since its opening. Eggshell chairs and sunny-side-up tables await you at the Gudetama Cafe, where you’ll also have the chance to get photos with the numerous Gudetama figurines. Let’s not forget about their grub - you can expect eggs, eggs and more eggs. Dive into their Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict, where chilly Gudetamas are snuggled up in warm salmon blankets on a bed of brioche toast. If you’re looking for something lighter, go for their Lobster Onsen, which contains a languid Gudetama drowning in a bread bowl of velvety lobster bisque. Gudetama fanatics, we egg you on in giving this place a visit.

3 Temasek Boulevard, 01-361 Suntec City Mall, Suntec City

Photo: Gudetama Cafe Facebook
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Hello Kitty Orchid Garden Cafe
Is Hello Kitty a cat or a girl? No one really knows. But, none of it matters when you’ve got an incredible Hello Kitty themed cafe located right on our shores. Melding the Hello Kitty theme with that of a Garden City, this cafe features an appealing and elegant interior with subtle hints of the Japanese cartoon in the form of figurines and cat-silhouetted furniture. Their menu serves up a mix of local and Western dishes, albeit leaning to the Western side, such as the Leaning Tower of Kitty and Over the Rainbow Salad.

65 Airport Boulevard, Singapore Changi Airport, Terminal 3 Arrival Meeting Hall Central, #01-22, Changi Airport Singapore (SIN)

Photo: Hello Kitty Orchid Garden Cafe Facebook
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Pokemon Cafe
This Pokemon-themed cafe certainly wants to be the very best (like no one ever was). No expense has been spared in incorporating this world-famous Japanese TV show into their entire cafe. The vibrant Pokemon designs plastered all over the walls and adorable placemats are impossible to go unnoticed. If you’re already in awe of what you’re witnessing, wait till your food arrives. The iconic Pikachu greets you in nearly every one of their dishes, taking the form of pancakes and rice omelets. However, some dishes may be lacking a thunderbolt taste and flavour, making them slightly underwhelming. Ash is unlikely to proclaim “I choose you” to this café more than once, but the whole concept is fun for the kids, nonetheless!

#04-05, 200 Victoria Street

Photo: Pokemon Cafe Facebook
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Pompompurin Cafe
This Pompompurin Cafe perfectly encapsulates the term “kawaii”. With hulking statues of this baby golden retriever and adorable pastel themes, you’ll be squealing and gushing uncontrollably at every nook and cranny. If that wasn’t enticing enough, Pompompurin’s face embellishes every single item of their menu, from Cookies & Cream Caramel Lattes to their Taco Rice In a Cup Of Friendship. You can bet this cafe blows every other cafe out of the water in the cuteness department.

181 Orchard Road, #04-08, Orchard Central

Photo: Pompompurin Cafe Facebook
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Characters Cafe
With constant changing themes every month, you’ll never be yawning at this place. From Rilakkuma to Pokemon, this cafe is every cartoon fanatic’s haven. Featuring a stunning 3D concept, from 3D menus to 3D animation, you can bet it won’t be a flat and mundane dining experience. Although their food isn’t the best, making a trip down for the alluring novelty is definitely worth it.

Dhoby Xchange B1-36

Photo: @thecolordiet
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Platform 1094
The wizarding world has taken over the muggle-filled streets of Serangoon with their Platform 1094 Cafe. Be transported into the Great Hall of Hogwarts as you step into this Harry Potter-themed eatery, replete with wooden brick walls and ancient tabletop candles. From their wooden menus to magic wands, they have nailed the recreation of the mystical, whimsical atmosphere that fills the air in Hogwarts. As for the food, Chocolate Frogs and Mrs Weasley’s Corned Beef Sandwiches are replaced with delectable muggle fare such as tender Pesto Mayo Pork Ribs and piquant Crabmeat Aglio Olio. So, cast a spell on your wallet - it’s time for a magical feast.

1094 Serangoon Road

Photo: Platform 1094 Facebook
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Hungry Heroes
Starving? Hungry Heroes is here to save the day. Marvel (get it?) at the landscape of phenomenal life-sized statues and movie posters adorning the walls as you step into this superhero-themed restaurant. With meals catered to the supernatural appetites of superheroes, you can expect some hulking portions of hearty fare. Don’t miss out on their Nice To Meat You Platter and Twice Cooked Pork Ribs that will blow you away with their succulence and explosive flavour. With a stunning interior and delicious grub, you can bet Batman and Superman are regular patrons of this place.

33 Tessensohn Rd

Photo: Hungry Heroes Facebook
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Charlie Brown Cafe
Peanut fanatics, you’ll be enthralled to know that this cafe exists. Plastering images of the famous cartoon on their furniture and walls, one look at this cafe and you’ll know that you’ve entered Charlie Brown’s abode. With affordable lunch sets offering pasta dishes and delectable crepes that Snoopy would have gobbled up, you can bet Charlie Brown would have taken Heather here on their first date.

11 Tanjong Katong Road, OneKM

Photo: Charlie Brown Cafe Facebook
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Central Perk Cafe
Whether your favourite is Phoebe or Ross, we can all agree that F.R.I.E.N.D.S is an old but gold classic sitcom. Friends, you can now lounge in the chair that Rachel sat in and sip from the cup that Joey drank from at Central Perk. This themed cafe has recreated the iconic coffeehouse from the sitcom and added touches of ornaments and decor reminiscent of the show such as Phoebe’s cat and Monica’s kitchen. Relive the show by delving into their themed dishes, from Janice’s Oh My God Baby Back Ribs to Joey’s Fisherman Stew.

1 Magazine Road, Central Mall #01-01

Photo: @sgfoodie

From Harry Potter to Hello Kitty, these are the cafes you have to see to believe.

Popular culture seems to have the food scene in its clutches these days. From Pokemon to F.R.I.E.N.D.S, themed cafes in Singapore are all the rage now. Engendering snaking queues of exhilarated fanatics or simply intrigued foodies, these cafes have been deluged with overwhelming support. How can anyone abhor unconventional dishes and eclectic interiors? If you’re sick of the usual drab eateries and the common hipster cafes, this is the bandwagon to jump on.

With the plethora of stunning themed cafes that have taken hold of Singapore, keeping up with all of them can be pretty taxing. That’s why we’ve taken it upon us to do the research for you. Simply head up to our gallery where we’ve rounded up 9 of the best pop-culture-themed cafes you are going to adore. Gather your foodie friends and family and chow down on dishes influenced by popular culture references. If anything, they’d definitely make for Instagram-worthy experiences.

Lim Han

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