10 Cafés you should visit in the South of Singapore

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Curious Palette
Nestled amongst schools for art students in Singapore, Curious Palette is the perfect, endearing spot for a cuppa in the afternoon with its minimal aesthetic interior decor and large, airy space. With its pale interior and persian rugs laid on the cement floor, come here for a range of coffees, teas, smoothies or even craft beer if you'd like.

64 Prinsep Street, Singapore 188667
Singapore

Photo: Curious Palette Facebook
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Group Therapy
Seeking a short respite in the heart of the CBD? Want to forget about your responsibilities and duties for just a little while? You'll find it in the form of a restored shophouse cafe, where Group Therapy encourages interpersonal relationships and connections through cozy hospitality and hearty nourishment. Come here for a sip of java juice or take your pick from their all-day breakfast menu. You'll find your respite here.
49 Duxton Road #02-01, Singapore 089513
Photo: Group Therapy Facebook
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Strangers’ Reunion
This award-winning cafe is currently home to the present World Siphon Coffee Champion. The Melbourne-inspired foodie spot reopened just last year to bring you a series of superfood enriched savouries to encourage clean eating. With their plethora of drinks and an extensive all-day breakfast menu, visit Strangers' Reunion for a quick break or a long afternoon of relaxation. Either way, you're sure to satiate your stomach to utter contentment.

33/35/37 Kampong Bahru Road, Singapore

Photo: Strangers' Reunion Facebook
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Kith Cafe
With a name that means 'friends and neighbours', Kith Cafe seeks to serve quality coffee in an intimate and cozy atmosphere. Kith Cafe rotates their coffee blends from time to time, constantly fine tuning their process to achieve consistent, delicious roasts. With their own in-house pastry kitchen and pizza bar, indulge in freshly baked goodies in sweet and savoury flavours over here.
6 Raffles Boulevard
#02-49 Marina Square Shopping Mall
Singapore 039594
Photo: Kith Cafe
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Forty Hands
Situated near Tiong Bahru MRT lies Forty Hands, the name of which derives from the founder's belief that it takes 40 hands to make a single cup of coffee, from bean to the actual drink itself. With locally roasted beans and an all-day brunch menu, head over to Forty Hands for java juice worth drinking on a balmy afternoon.

78 Yong Siak Street #01-12
Singapore

Photo: Forty Hands Facebook
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Oriole Coffee + Bar
If you want a superb coffee experience, Oriole Coffee aims to create the quintessential specialty coffee experience, from roasting of beans to pulling great shots. For a refreshing taste of coffee, you can either sit at their cooling al fresco area or inside their more intimately cozy interior, and sip on their very own Taisho Coffee, available in Black or White.

96 Somerset Road, Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Orchard,#01-01, Singapore 238163

Photo: Oriole Coffee + Bar Facebook
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Drury Lane
This little nook is definitely going to be very hard to miss with its fire engine red exterior. With their substantial range of cafe food, from toasties and desserts to their signature baked eggs, pair your choice with one of their international coffee blends for a satisfying afternoon of good food, coffee and relaxation.
94 Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore 088515
Photo: Drury Lane Facebook
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Common Man Coffee Roasters
The brainchild behind the group that also owns popular dining joints such as Skinny Pizza and Tiong Bahru Bakery, Common Man Coffee Roasters has a comprehensive range of coffee that includes its very own blend prepared on their custom Synnesso espresso machine. You can also try their selection of cakes and mouth-watering savouries, such as their sweet potato carrot cake.
22 Martin Road 01-00, Singapore 239058
Photo: Common Man Coffee Roasters
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Cups N Canvas
In the vicinity of Little India, Dhoby Ghaut and Bugis, lies every artsy cafe lover's dream. Cups N Canvas not only whips up boldly flavoured lattes of coconut, caramel, vanilla and more, they also offer savoury delights and painting lessons amongst colourful canvases and mismatched furniture. For a vintage feel and an outlet to unleash your inner artist, Cups N Canvas is your place to be.

139 Selegie Road
Singapore 188309

Photo: Cups N Canvas Facebook
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Paddy Hills
It might take a little exploring to find this place, but tucked away at the end of a row of shophouses lies Paddy Hills, a snug and unique cafe. Visitors will be pleasantly surprised with Paddy Hills' fruity flavoured coffee, which are just as good to savour as their own house blends. Also be sure to try their delectable savouries of orecchiette, risotto and fusion delights.

38 South Buona Vista Road
Singapore

Photo: Paddy Hills Facebook

Fast-paced and bustling, this part of the city is pregnant with impossibly tall skyscrapers clustered together, filled with swarming, work-weary millennials. However, the south and central areas of Singapore can also be a hotbed of cool, hipster cafes. Unlike the East, where cafes can be more laid-back and cozy, and unlike the North, where cafes bask in simplicity with no frills, the South caters to the hectic cafe lover: one who enjoys aesthetic beauty and good food, but also one who simply lacks the time to sit back and spend two hours sipping a latte.

From eclectic artsy nooks to cafes tucked in shophouses, you’ll find your haven to regain a piece of your sanity in the midst of work. Check out the gallery to find your new favourite cafe spots now!

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