Cafe

Nestled in a quiet Geylang neighbourhood and about a 10-minute walk from Aljunied MRT station, this cafe by former Tiong Bahru Bakery head chef Joey Lim ticks two major boxes in our list — good food and fair prices, with most mains under $15. Start with the Golden Wings ($7.90), which Burppler Muriel A describes to have cripsy skin, juicy insides and spot-on seasoning. Appetites whet, move on to the wholly underrated Ratatouille Pasta ($10.90), a vegetarian dish that combines Japanese butter and seaweed for an ultimate umami bomb, complete with al dente tagliatelle and lots of fresh veggies. For something meatier, go with the comforting (and simply named) Beef ($14.90), which sees sous vide beef cheek chunks served atop a bed of potato mash, or the foolproof Wagyu Beef Burger ($16.90). The cooking here is generally simple, but herein lies its charm. While you're here, check out the trendy Coffee Cone Latte ($7) which combines dessert and a caffeine fix.
Avg Price: $20 per person
Photo by Burppler Muriel A

On weekends, this child-friendly cafe along Guillemard Road is always bustling with activity. They don't take reservations, so come early with a group of friends to snag a seat at one of the two coveted communal tables. Otherwise, be prepared to sit at the counter seats by the window. The menu is written on the chalkboard left of the cashier and while the number of offerings are limited, you can be assured everything is satisfying. Of the five mains, get the egg-cellent Oven Baked Molten Eggs on Tortilla and Melted Cheese ($16.80) that comes with thinly sliced avocado, cherry tomatoes and smoked salmon. The two ready-to-burst molten eggs promise a river of liquid gold, so have your cameras ready to catch all the runny action. If you're dropping by at non-meal times, opt for their tasty Curried Chicken Wrap ($11.90) or their Earl Grey Croissant ($4.20). Pair these bites with a Flat White ($5) or their Cold Brew ($7.80), and just while away your afternoon with a good read.
Avg Price: $25 per person
Photo by Burpple Tastemaker Jason Wong

Most healthy grain bowls are only available during lunch and are situated within the CBD, but this snazzy, hip space conveniently located in town serves its protein-rich grain bowls all day long — great for meeting up with that #eatclean friend of yours. Like its sister outlet Ninja Bowl in Duxton, you can choose to have soba, greens or Ninja Rice as your base ($2 each) — we recommend the latter that mixes brown and Japanese rice for a heartier meal. Every ingredient in their grain bowls, regardless of protein, is well-executed — the honey glazed carrots are soft and sweet, the moreish miso cucumbers add a nice crunch and the onsen eggs are wobbly, every single time. Go for the crowd favourite Squid Fix ($18) and What's Your Beef? ($18). The former features an entire Japanese squid, perfectly grilled on both sides and tender to the bite, while the latter comes with 150g of Australian rib-eye, roasted with a pink ring in the centre. Only 30 portions of the beef are available daily, so head down early! Wash it all down with a cup of Coffee (from $4.50) — they use a house blend of Colombian, Guatemalan and Ethiopian beans.
Avg Price: $25 per person
Photo by Burppler Mag Chow