Looking for a cosy, one-of-a-kind café experience without the crowds? These home-based cafés might be just what you and your date need. Scattered across Singapore’s heartland neighbourhoods, these hidden gems serve up everything from quality brews to creative bakes — often at wallet-friendly prices.
While most home cafés focus on takeaway, a select few offer a dine-in setup right in their living rooms, porches, or front yards. With limited seating and some where the full address is revealed only after prepayment, the whole experience feels a bit like an exclusive café speakeasy. So, whether you're after intimate vibes, quirky themes, an excuse to explore a new neighbourhood or peek into someone’s home, these charming spots promise a coffee date unlike any other.
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Coffee By The Porch
Photo: @coffeebytheporch, Instagram
Situated on the inviting porch of a terrace home in Yio Chu Kang, Coffee By The Porch is a lively, pet-friendly pop-up run by three SMU friends—Jasmine Lim, Winson Loke; and Kaydon Lim, whose family home the cafe runs out of. Conceived in early 2025, they opted for a charming home café setup to keep things cosy and affordable.
On select pop-up days, updated on their Instagram account (@coffeebytheporch), drop by for treats like the Acai Smoothie ($6.50), Madeleines (3 for $5), Strawberry Matcha (S6.50), or their homemade Spicy Chicken Focaccia ($9.90). Keep an eye on their Instagram for the latest menu and dates. Walk-ins only—come as you are, and maybe bring your furry friend along!
8 Jalan Jarak
Pop-up on selected dates: 9.30am - 4.30pm; check @coffeebytheporch on Instagram for updates
Walk-in orders only (Menu on Instagram)
Knead Kopi
Cosy up with kopi and curry in Knead Kopi’s kampung-style front yard
Photo: @kneadkopi, Instagram
Craving something cosy and nostalgic? Head over to Knead Kopi, where love, tradition, and seriously good kopi come together in a charming terrace yard at Bukit Timah. This old-school home café was started by a young couple who wanted to spend more time at home with their ahma living with dementia — and that heartwarming spirit is baked into every part of the experience.
The vibe? Think kampung mornings with pets roaming around, neighbours popping by, and the smell of kaya toast and kopi in the air. It’s laidback, local, and full of heart.
The menu changes monthly, but favourites like the Knead Kopi Set ($8.50) — featuring homemade kaya made from their garden-grown pandan — and Ahma Ang’s Fried Beehoon ($4.50) are crowd-pleasers. Their Curry Chicken with Baguette ($8.50) is spicy, comforting, and perfect for sharing. Pair it all with a classic Kopi Guyu ($2) or indulge your sweet tooth with one of their gooey Mochi Brownies ($5).
So if you and your partner are in the mood for a meaningful date with homey vibes and heritage flavours, Knead Kopi might just steal your hearts (and your stomachs).
7 Watten Rise
Mon, Tue & Fri: 7:30am – 5pm | Sat: 7am – 5pm
Walk-in orders only (Monthly menus available via @kneadkopi on Instagram.)
Coffee Near Me
Hikers, couples, and pups alike are welcome at Coffee Near Me
Photo: @coffeenear.me, Instagram
Tucked away on a cosy front porch near Upper Thomson, Coffee Near Me is the kind of weekend gem you make a beeline for after a hike. Run by a young baker with a penchant for good coffee and a sharp business sense, this home café was born from the lack of coffee spots in her neighbourhood. Fast forward: it's now a must-do pitstop for couples and their four-legged companions in search of a post-trail treat.
Set up with camping gear and picnic vibes, this pet-friendly porch café is as welcoming as it is photogenic. But the real adventure is the menu.
Every weekend brings something new — from fluffy focaccia and fudgy brownies to creamy puddings and moist cakes (typically priced between $3 and $6.50). For drinks, there’s a line-up of refreshing staples like café lattes ($5), matcha lattes ($5.50), and even free pup cups for the furry guests.
If your perfect date includes good coffee, cute dogs, and an excuse to explore the Upper Thomson trails, Coffee Near Me might just become your favourite weekend ritual.
📍 20 Casuarina Walk
⏰ Sat & Sun, Public Holidays: 9am – 3:30pm
📩 DM @coffeenear.me for food pre-orders (menus drop every Wed at 6pm on Instagram Stories)
Brew with Grace
Matcha and cosy vibes welcome you at Brew with Grace
Photo: Grace Teo
In a quiet Sengkang BTO flat, Brew with Grace feels like a scene straight out of a Studio Ghibli film. Warm lights, soft music, and a laid-back atmosphere set the stage for the perfect midweek escape. Right on cue comes Totoro, the owner’s grey British Shorthair cat, who’ll likely be the first to greet you when you arrive.
Created by its owner, formerly a 3D lighting artist, as a calm, healing space — both for herself and her guests — this petite café invites couples to slow down and soak in the moment.
The menu may be small, but mighty in flavour. House signatures include the Strawberry Matcha and Yuzu Matcha Lattes ($5.50), made with ceremonial-grade matcha. Coffee lovers can enjoy classics from $3 to $4.50. If you and your partner are Ghibli fans, cat lovers, or just in need of a slow, sweet pause in your week, Brew with Grace could be a perfect haven.
📍 171B Sengkang East Drive (exact address shared upon order)
⏰ Wed–Fri: 10am – 4pm
📩 Pre-order via the link in @brew_withgrace’s Instagram bio (Slots open 40 days in advance.)
HAUS166
HAUS166’s classic coffee (top left), Rosie Latte, a bandung drink (top right) and their signature Lazy Loaf
mage Credit: Lynn Yang-Wang
Looking to shake up your usual caffeine routine? HAUS166 is a home café run by a coffee-loving family — and their sassy feline overlord, Zeus. While there’s no dine-in inside the Bishan HDB flat, you’re welcome to kick back with their brews at the void deck round tables for a chill, neighbourhood-style coffee date. And if you’re lucky, Zeus might make a royal appearance during your pick-up.
The drinks menu is bold with unexpected flavour combos that stand out. Sip on the bandung Rosie Latte or Yuan Yang Chai (both $6.50) if you're feeling adventurous, or cool down with the citrusy Teh Li-Meow ($5.50). Coffee purists can still get their fix — there are 12 options.
Don’t skip the bakes — the Chonky Cookies ($6) come in three flavours and are just as satisfying as they sound. For something hearty, the Signature Lazy Loaf ($5.50) is a fluffy lemon bread that hits the spot. If you and your partner are caffeine lovers or flavour chasers, HAUS166 is a quirky little find worth making a trip for.
📍 166 Bishan Street 13, Level 4, Lobby A (exact address shared upon order)
⏰ Open weekends, public holidays 10am – 2pm | Selected weekdays — check @thehaus166 on Instagram for updates
☕️ Pick-up only
📩 Pre-order via Instagram DM to @thehaus166
