Great food places to fuel up in the East

Hub & Spoke Cafe

Perfect for a getaway from the city, this beautiful glasshouse café features a colonial-style monochrome aesthetic and is every café lover’s dream.

It is located along the scenic Changi Airport Connector, surrounded by a sprawling green lawn. Furry parents will be delighted to know that it offers a pet-friendly alfresco that’s great for views and loads of fresh air.

Recommendations include Truffle Crab Roll, Wagyu Beef Burger and Crab Pasta as well as familiar cafe faves like The Big Brekkie and Avocado Toast. If you are looking for some local flavours, Hub & Spoke Cafe also serves Singaporean favourites like Nasi Lemak with Chicken, Mee Rebus Java and more. Varieties of kopi, teh and traditional local toast like kaya butter toast can be found on the menu too!

Like they say, come for the vibes, stay for the bites. Bonus: Airport staff get 10% off on all menu items.

Address: 60 Airport Boulevard #01-T2S-02, Singapore Changi Airport, Singapore 819643

Seng Kee Black Chicken Herbal Soup

Known for its wide spread of zi char, Pork Kidney Mee Sua Soup and signature Black Chicken Herbal Soup, this open-air Chinese restaurant is a regular haunt for Easties. There are plenty of delicious options on the menu, so you might want to gather a group of friends to head down together and order a variety of dishes to try.

Do note that the restaurant has limited parking spaces so its best to park nearby and take a short walk over.

Address: 475 Changi Rd, Singapore 419892

Penny University

Unassuming, cosy and halal-certified, Penny University is the specialty coffeehouse to be at for excellent coffee, all-day breakfast and brunch as well as curated bistronomy cuisine in the evenings.

If you are big on supporting local businesses, the café also sources coffee from local roasters and frequently collaborates with local bakers to create new bakes. Adorably, their menu features breakfast sets with quirky names like Spicy & Bold, Nordic, Sweet Treat and Light Fresh that will help you decide which to get based on your palate for the day.

Address: 402 East Coast Road, Singapore 428997

Dutch Colony Coffee Co.

All about “Brewing Moments, Inspiring Relationships”, this specialty coffee roaster serves a quality bean-to-cup experience for coffee lovers. Besides brunch classics like French Toast and cakes, Dutch Colony Coffee Co. offers signature espresso flights so you can take coffee appreciation to a whole new level.

Most of all, its Frankel Avenue outlet is full of charms. Think glass ceilings, a pretty patio and an inviting interior. It is a lovely spot to drive to for a date or hang out.

Address: 113 Frankel Avenue, Singapore 458230

The Royals Café

This halal-certified restaurant holds the title of “Best Mee Siam in Singapore” for good reason. Their Signature Mee Siam’s gravy is wonderfully tangy, rich and creamy and best enjoyed with its homemade sambal chili. The Royals Café also serves a variety of local delights, pastas, sandwiches, burgers and more.

Don’t leave without some of their cakes and breads, many patrons drive by just to buy them for takeaway.

Address: 19 Upper East Coast Road, Singapore 455209

Greenhouse

Located within luxury resort Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore on the grounds of the Laguna National Golf Resort Club, Greenhouse emulates its name with a glass-dome-like interior and plenty of lush greenery.

The all-day dining restaurant features multi-ethnic cuisine from five show kitchens.  All of which you can enjoy while admiring a view of the Masters Course. You will be spoilt for choice with Royal Thai, Japanese, traditional Indian Tandoor, Mediterranean and Chinese specialties. Perfect for friends who never know what they want to eat!

Although secluded, the beautiful space and dining ambience makes it worth the trip.

Address: 11 Laguna Golf Green, Singapore 488047

The Coastal Settlement

Big on maximalist antique, the gorgeous establishment is a casual dining restaurant, café and bar all rolled into one. It is decorated with retro memorabilia, paintings, vintage vehicles, nostalgic gadgets and antique furniture and its space itself carries historic significance as it was once used by the Royal Air Force as a fault control and telephone exchange, operated by the 19 Signal Regimen.

The Coastal Settlement’s menu incorporates western and eastern flavours, with an emphasis on local tastes. Notable dishes include the Seafood Mala Pot and Grilled Jumbo Prawns (served with their signature sambal sauce or miso butter). Make sure to leave space for their unique desserts and cocktails too.

Address: 200 Netheravon Road, Singapore 508529

Feast in the East

And that sums up our list of food places in the east of Singapore that you can drive to check out.

There are many more food gems to discover on this side of Singapore so be sure to get a little more adventurous, keep your petrol tank full – or electric vehicle charged – and get exploring!

Main photo: The Coastal Settlement