Best Toasts in Singapore: Where To Find Traditional and Contemporary Toasts
PUBLISHED March 13th, 2020 06:30 am
From timeless breakfast staples to Instagram-friendly brunch favourites, it’s clear that toast features heavily in Singapore’s food culture. Most of us already have fond memories munching on traditional kaya toast alongside runny half-boiled eggs, but really, there’s so many other things to do with bread, toasters, and grills. Here are the best toasts in Singapore, with options for toast lovers of all kinds.
The Traditional Sort
Keong Saik Bakery
Keong Saik Bakery is famed for its traditional Kaya Toast (S$3), and for good reason. Wedged between two pieces of multi-grain toast is a hearty serving of kaya and butter, both specially made in-house. For the full experience, get Breakfast Set A (S$5.20) – comprising the kaya toast, two soft-boiled eggs, and your choice of drink.
Keong Saik Bakery is located at 41 Keong Saik Rd, Singapore 089146, p. +65 6909 3199. Open Tue-Sun 9am – 8pm.
Far East Nanyang Cafe
Skip your morning latte and opt for some toast and kopi at Far East Nanyang Cafe. Instead of the original rendition, try the special Orange Ciabatta Kaya Toast (S$3). Crispy on the outside but still fluffy on the inside, the ciabatta adds hints of caramelised orange peel to the usual mix of kaya and butter.
Far East Nanyang Cafe is located at #02-23 Far East Plaza, 14 Scotts Rd, Singapore 228213, p. +65 9650 3256. Open daily 8.30am – 8.30pm.
Ah Seng (Hai Nam) Coffee
Tucked away in Amoy Street Food Centre is Ah Seng (Hai Nam) Coffee, a small stall serving authentic Hainanese French Toast (S$3.50). The bread is first drenched in egg, toasted over charcoal, then served with their sweet, home-made kaya. Pair it with a cup of hot kopi or teh.
Ah Seng (Hai Nam) Coffee is located at #02-95 Amoy Street Food Centre, 7 Maxwell Rd, Singapore 069111. Open daily 5.30am – 3pm.
The Contemporary and Outrageous
Isaac Toast
Seoul’s largest chain of Korean toast has received quite the reception in Singapore. If you’ve walked past an Isaac Toast stall, chances are you’ve seen the snaking queues. For a filling lunch option, try the popular Double Spicy Cutlet (S$6.90) – two slices of toasted bread with pieces of chicken cutlet doused with sauce in the middle. Add an extra S$2 for a set with your choice of drink.
Isaac Toast is located at #B2-42 Plaza Singapura, 68 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238839. Open Mon-Fri 8.30am – 9.30pm, Sat-Sun 9am – 9.30pm. #01-K6 Waterway Point, 83 Punggol Central, Singapore 828761. Open Mon-Fri 7.30am – 9.30pm, Sat-Sun 8am – 10pm.
Watanabe Coffee
If you’ve got a sweet tooth, you’ll love Watanabe Coffee’s honey toasts. Most popular is the Japanese Matcha & Ogura Honey Toast (S$16.80), a thick Shibuya toast topped with matcha ice-cream, whipped cream, and Azuki beans. A single serving can comfortably feed two, so bring a friend along to indulge!
Watanabe Coffee is located at Level 1 Shaw Centre, 1 Scotts Rd, Singapore 228208. Open Mon-Sat 11am – 9.30pm, Sun 11am – 9pm.
Egg Stop
If you’re fond of eggs, this is the toast shop for you. Marrying rich Korean ingredients with the comfort of all-American breakfast, Egg Stop is the place for a hearty bite. Their signature offering is the Beef Teriyaki (S$7.40) – thinly-sliced beef with signature sauce housed between thick slices of bread, topped with their trademark egg yolk.
Egg Stop is located at #01-62 Paya Lebar Square, 60 Paya Lebar Road, Singapore 409051, #B1-02 Jurong Point, 1 Jurong West Central 2, Singapore 648886, and #B1-13 CityLink Mall, 1 Raffles Link, Singapore 039393. Open daily 10am – 10pm.
Dazzling Cafe
Dazzling Cafe is the go-to place for Instagram-worthy honey toasts. Choose from four flavours of Signature Honey Toasts – Classic, Strawberry Lover, Hazelnut Chocolate, and Acai Berry. Our pick is the Strawberry Lover (S$18), with thick, fluffy Shibuya toast topped with strawberry ice-cream and fresh strawberries. Drizzle some honey for added sweetness.
Dazzling Cafe is located at #01-12/13/14 Orchard Gateway, 277 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238858. Open Sun-Thu 11.30am – 9.30pm, Fri-Sat 11.30am – 10.30pm. #01-85 Capitol Piazza, 13 Stamford Rd, Singapore 178905. Open Sun-Thu 12pm – 9.30pm, Fri-Sat 12pm – 10pm.
