It's lack of a distinct shopfront doesn't stop the crowds from flocking to Ronin for excellent coffee and unpretentious food. Opened by the good folks behind The Plain and The Bravery, pop into this dimly-lit, no-nonsense cafe for some legit scrambled eggs on toast (add on that juicy portobello mushroom and bacon for good measure) and the well-loved Dirty Ronin sandwich. Do yourself a favour and get the decadent brioche French toast topped with braised apple, bacon, hazelnut butter and syrup -- you won't regret it. Of course, no brunch is complete without a kick of caffeine from their classic brews. If you feel like something different, go for their Matcha Latte, or cool down on a hot day with a Wicked!

Pacamara Boutique Coffee Roasters is the joyous result of a partnership between Oz Specialty Coffee and their coffee partners in Thailand, combining well-loved Pacamara blends alongside a sizeable menu of mains and cafe food. Expect great coffee, including options like Iced Thai Coffee, to be enjoyed with brunch items like their popular Truffle Benedict, Red Velvet Pancakes and Salted Caramel Banana French Toast. For a hearty lunch, get their oven-baked Mac & Cheese. With clean, white, bright interiors and dark wood tabletops, Pacamara is a great space for some chill out time with a good book.

Constantly-packed Sunday Folks gives all an indication of just how popular their waffles and soft serve ice cream have become. Creamier's signature square waffles are now topped with a swirl of soft serve that comes in their most popular flavours -- Earl Grey Lavender, Sea Salt Gula Melaka and Roasted Pistachio. You can also choose to enjoy your soft serve swirl in a handmade cone, and choose from an assortment of toppings like matcha nama chocolate, Japanese mochi and fresh fruit. Be sure to complete you experience with a hot cuppa. Tip: you want to have your camera ready before your waffles/ cones are served!

There are many great cafes, but not all spaces are conducive for spending a couple of hours with your friends over simple food, great coffee and lovely ambience. At this humble spot, you're always ensured a consistently good cup, alongside great bites like their Thai Milk Tea Loaf or a Butter Croissant. For the more serious coffee drinkers, you even get to specify a brewing method of choice for their single origin beans. This spacious cafe is already a popular meeting spot for many Easties, and it certainly looks like there will be a steady growth of visits from Westies too! Another draw is also their free Wifi and ample seating, good omens for those who love working from cafes.

Enjoy all-day brunch fare, hearty mains and gorgeous desserts with your best friends amidst tranquility at this riverside cafe by Punggol Waterway. Whisk & Paddle offers unobstructed views of the resevoir with good food and drink to boot -- a much-needed respite at any time of day. For brunch, dig into comforting dishes like Eggs Ben with Smoked Salmon on Waffles, or a warm pan of Mac and Cheese. For a sweet treat, choose from their range of desserts in their display, and sit back with a cuppa to enjoy the view. If you can't decide, opt for the Berries Rose Tart, or the humble Earl Grey Lavender Loaf. By night, wind down and swop out the desserts and coffee for bar bites and ice cold beer!