Sweet Escape: Six Quirky-Themed Cafes in Singapore You Must Check Out

Good coffee, impeccable service, a vibrant atmosphere, and an aesthetic venue make up a must-visit café. But if you’re getting bored of your usual spots, maybe you’ll enjoy themed cafés that offer one-of-a-kind experiences!
From cute character-themed shops to nostalgia-filled havens, Singapore’s café scene has a lot to offer for coffee and dessert lovers in the city. If you’re in search of your new hangout spot, check out these themed cafés in Singapore that will transport you to another world!
Café Monochrome
Looks are indeed deceiving because this café may look like it’s straight out of a sketchbook, but believe us, it’s real! Claiming to be Singapore’s first 2D café, Café Monochrome has an overall monochromatic cartoon vibe, from its walls down to its chairs, tables, and mugs. But beyond its unique interior, the café also has a lot of scrumptious offerings, such as desserts, snacks, pasta, and, of course, coffees, teas, and even alcoholic beverages!
Location: Café Monochrome, 216 Syed Alwi Road, Singapore / 25 Trengganu Street #01-12, Singapore
Operating hours: 10 AM-9 PM (Tuesday-Thursday), 10 AM-10 PM (Friday, Saturday)
Platform 1094
Potterheads will surely fall in love with this themed café! Nestled in the quaint streets of Serangoon Road, Platform 1094 takes its guests into the world of wizardry with its Harry Potter-themed interior, composed of dim lighting, bricked walls, dark wood-hued furniture, framed paintings, and an overall mystical atmosphere. Their menu is just as magical, containing a variety of coffee, artisan tea, breakfast food, and other unique fares that will remind you of the fantasy series.
Location: Platform 1094, 1094 Serangoon Rd., Singapore
Operating hours: 11 AM-10 PM (Tuesday-Sunday)
Soul Coffee
If you’re a certified horoscope junkie, this café in KINEX might be up your alley! As you step inside, you’ll immediately be greeted by a neon-lit yet intimate space, adorned with hues of purple, blue, and green to evoke that mystical vibe. Singaporeans rave over this place because of its picturesque interior and Instagram-worthy beverages and food. This includes its zodiac-inspired coffee creations, such as Gemini, Aries, Leo, and Virgo, among others, which all perfectly describe the qualities of each star sign.
Location: Soul Coffee, Kinex Mall, 11 Tanjong Katong Rd., Singapore
Operating hours: 11 AM-10 PM daily
Aniplus Café

Offering not only sweet and cute desserts and beverages but also special merchandise, Aniplus Café is a one-stop-shop for all anime lovers in the city. You can find here special items and anime-inspired desserts and drinks from fan favourite series, including “Naruto,” “Haikyuu!!,” “Spy x Family,” and “Attack on Titan,” among many others. The café also does collaborations with various anime series, where they decorate the space accordingly and hold special events that feature giveaways, promos, photobooths, cosplayers, and more.
Location: Aniplus Café, 8 Raffles Avenue, The Esplanade Mall, #01-13C Annex, Singapore
Operating hours: 11:45 AM-9:15 PM daily
Bing Tang Tang Shui
Designed with a retro office theme, this nostalgic dessert café along Thomson Hills Drive will make you feel like you’re in a Wong Kar Wai movie. Bing Tang Tang Shui, also known as The Rock Sugar Office, is decorated with items reminiscent of the past. This includes cassette tapes, 80s magazines, vintage desk lamps, wooden office tables, typewriters, and many more to stay true to its theme. Of course, you’ll also have your sweet tooth delighted with its herb-infused sweets, such as the rose and sugarcane-made Cheng Teng and chrysanthemum oil-immersed Orh Nee.
Location: Bing Tang Tang Shui, 15 Thomson Hills Drive, Singapore
Operating hours: 4:30 PM-1:30 PM (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday), 12:30 PM-1:30 AM (Friday, Saturday), 12:30 PM-12 AM (Sunday)
Joji’s Diner
Speaking of nostalgia, this 24/7 diner and café brings it back to the 90s with its retro American theme. Some of the café's focal points are its neon sign, its check-patterned floor, and its interior’s red and white colour combination. Aside from these, the café offers budget-friendly all-day breakfast dishes, as well as beverages and American fares made with a Japanese twist. Some of their must-tries are the Smash Burger and Chicken & Waffle, as well as refreshments like coffee, milkshakes, lemonade, and tea.
Location: Joji’s Diner, 534 Upper Serangoon Road, Singapore
Operating hours: 24 hours daily
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