Eating out is the national pastime of Singaporeans. 😉 And aren’t we a blessed lot when it comes to food and dining options?! Speaking of which, character-themed and pop-up cafes seem to be the latest trends in the restaurant scene.
Themed cafes in Singapore
Not only are they cute and attractive to families with kids, they are also utterly Instagrammable! Here then, are some themed cafes in Singapore which promise to transport you to another world. And get you more likes on social media. 😉
Care Bears Pop-up Cafe
PHOTO: FACEBOOK / KUMOYA SINGAPORE
Uh-oh, catch this one before it err..pops out! The Care Bears pop-up cafe in Singapore is hosted by Japanese-French Halal cafe Kumoya from Feb. 1 to Mar. 31, 2018.
Where: Kumoya, 8 Jalan Klapa, Singapore 199320
What to expect: A truckload of Care Bear cuteness.
Food: The menu is in collaboration with food blogger Shirley Wong, famously known as @LittleMissBento on Instagram. Highlights include Seafood Chowder, Salted egg yolk fries, Rainbow Garden Strawberry Parfait etc.
Opening hours: 12 pm – 9.30 pm (Tuesdays to Thursdays, Sundays), 12 pm to 10.30 pm (Fridays and Saturdays), closed on Mondays.
For more info, visit www.facebook.com/kumoyasingapore
World’s 1st Tokidoki Pop-Up Café
The world’s first Tokidoki pop-up café will be opening in Singapore, at Kumoya Café from 29 March 2018 (Thursday) to end June 2018.
Where: Kumoya, 8 Jalan Klapa, Singapore 199320
What to expect: A colourful Tokidoki world.
Food: The menu is again, in collaboration with food blogger @LittleMissBento. Highlights include Donutella & Sweet Friends Japanese Curry, Merlion Seafood Ramen, Japanese Crispy Chicken with Beancurd , Unicorno Rainbow Magic Parfait, and lots more!
Opening hours: 12 pm – 9.30 pm (Tuesdays to Thursdays, Sundays), 12 pm to 10.30 pm (Fridays and Saturdays), closed on Mondays.
For more info, visit www.facebook.com/kumoyasingapore
Cartoon Network cafe
The Cartoon Network cafe at Punggol Waterway Point is a collaboration between local eatery The Soup Spoon and Cartoon Network.
Where: Punggol Waterway Point, #B1-12, 83 Punggol Central.
What to expect: Cartoon Network’s popular characters from shows like Powerpuff Girls, Ben 10, Adventure Time, and We Bare Bears. Kids’ corner for the little ones to draw and colour.
Food: Highlights include Ben 10’s Meatball Spaghetti, Blossom’s Grilled Chicken Steak, Finn and Jake Peanut Butter and Banana Milkshake, Bubble’s Blueberry Soda etc.
Opening Hours: 10.30 am-10 pm (Mon-Thurs), 10.30 am-10.30 pm (Fri), 10 am- 10.30 pm (Sat), 10 am- 10 pm (Sun)
For more info, visit https://www.facebook.com/CNCafeByTSS/
DC Comics Super Heroes Café
Where: 2 Bayfront Avenue, Bay Level, 01-03, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore 018972
What to expect: All the super heroes you love (well, mostly), at one place! Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, The Flash, and Cyborg, this cafe boasts of them all! There’s a dining section, cafe section and shopping section.
Food: We loved the comic book-style menu, and all the interesting trivia up on the walls. Menu highlights include Batman’s Dark Knight Wagyu Beef Burger, Chicken Hawk Quesidilla, Flash Lightning Linguine, Warriors of Wonder Pancake, The Joker’s Rainbow Freakshake etc.
Opening Hours: Mon – Thu: 10:30 – 23:00, Fri – Sat: 10:30 – 23:30, Sun: 10:30 – 23:00
For more info, visit https://www.facebook.com/DCSHCafe/
Hello Kitty Orchid Garden Cafe
This is the world’s first 24-hour Hello Kitty themed cafe!
Where: Singapore Changi Airport, Terminal 3 Arrival Meeting Hall Central, #01-22 (Public Area), Singapore 819663
What to expect: Very, very pretty interiors, designed to please fans of the popular Sanrio character. The cafe is also donned with orchids everywhere. You can’t stop taking pictures here!
Food: Menu highlights include Leaning Tower of Kitty, Over The Rainbow Salad, Oriental Mac & Cheese, Kitty Goes Fishing, Kitty Goes Bananas Split etc.
Opening Hours: Open 24 hours
For more info, visit https://www.facebook.com/HelloKittyCafeSingapore/
Central Perk Café
If you are a fan of ‘Friends’, you won’t want to miss this one! It is the only official Warner Brothers licensed cafe outside of the United States.
Where: 01-01 Central Mall, 1 Magazine Road Singapore 059567
What to expect: Nostalgia. Smelly cat, anyone?
Food: Menu highlights include Monica Garlic Aglio Olio, Mrs Braverman Cheesecake, Central Perk Coffee, Phoebe’s I Can’t Eat Meat Steak etc.
Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday 11 am – 11 pm
For more info, visit https://www.facebook.com/centralperksingapore/
Charlie Brown cafe
Relive your childhood with Snoopy and Charlie Brown at this Halal cafe!
Where: Cathay Cineleisure Orchard, 8 Grange Road #04-01, Singapore 239695
(One KM outlet) 11 Tanjong Katong Rd, One KM, Singapore 437157
What to expect: More nostalgia with the Peanuts gang.
Food: All-day breakfasts, chicken rice, burgers, pastas and pizzas. Snoopy’s Lava Cake.
Opening Hours: 10:30 am – 10:30 pm daily
For more info, visit https://www.facebook.com/charliebrowncafeorchardcineleisure/
Gudetama Café Singapore
If you love Gudetama, Hello Kitty’s lazy egg friend, this one’s for you!
Where: 3 Temasek Boulevard, #01-361 Suntec City Mall, Singapore 038983
What to expect: Egg chairs and waffle ceilings. Plus plenty of Gudetamas. Lots of Instagram opportunities.
Food: Menu items are crafted by bento artist LittleMissBento.
Opening Hours: Monday – Thursday: 9:00 am – 10:00 pm; Friday – Sunday: 8:00 am – 10:00 pm
For more info, visit https://www.facebook.com/gudetamacafesg/
