If you're a fan of brunch places and all-day breakfast, Changi Airport and Jewel abounds with a plethora of cafes and restaurants! Discover the rich history and culture of local ‘Nanyang’ coffee when you visit popular establishments like Toast Box and Heavenly Wang. You’re invited to indulge in all-day breakfast and local classics like nasi lemak and chee cheong fun when you visit Fun Toast, and relish freshly baked sourdough and baguettes when you dine at acclaimed restaurants like Maison de PB and P.S. Cafe. Many of these establishments open early too, so if you’re going to the airport early to catch a morning flight, you’ll be glad to know that our airport will treat you to a wide array of affordable options.
Cafes that are open by 8:30am
1. Fun Toast
Fun Toast showcases the breadth of Singaporean cuisine through its menu of local dishes. Savour Singaporean classics like soft-boiled eggs, kaya toasts and traditional local coffee at this cafe in Jewel. Besides a variety of local-style toast sets, you can also enjoy delicacies such as chee cheong fun (steamed rice rolls served with sweet sauce), fan choy (steamed sticky rice with roasted meat), loh mai kai (steamed sticky rice with chicken), nasi lemak (a rice dish with sides that is infused with coconut milk and pandan leaves) and different bau (steamed buns) with various types of fillings.
Address: Jewel Changi Airport #04-246
Getting there: Located on Level 4 of Jewel Changi Airport
Operating hours: 8am-10pm daily
Contact number: +65 6312 1003
Cost: About S$5.80 per set.
Website: funtoast.com.sg
2. Maison de PB
Paris Baguette is a hugely successful cafe chain has over 400 outlets across Singapore, Vietnam, China, the United States and even in France. Maison de PB is Paris Baguette’s chic and intricately designed Jewel outlet, which invites you to try this world-famous bakery’s cavalcade of French-style cakes, sandwiches and desserts. At Maison de PB, you can also take your pick from signature mains like Beef On The Stone Tenderloin, Croque Madame, Maison de Steak, Mushroom Tartine, Portobello Eggs Benedict, Pumpkin Cream Risotto and Shrimp in Yellow Curry.
Address: Jewel Changi Airport #02-200
Getting there: Located on Level 2 of Jewel Changi Airport
Operating hours: Sun-Thu 8am-10pm, Fri-Sat open 24 hours
Contact number: +65 6214 9495
Cost: About S$20 to S$40.
Website: parisbaguette.com.sg/maison-de-pb-by-paris-baguette/
3. Heavenly Wang
Heavenly Wang is a Singaporean halal-certified cafe that has six outlets spread across Changi Airport and over 30 outlets across Singapore, which attests to its huge popularity among locals and visitors to our sunny island. Founded in 1953 along Bugis Street, Heavenly Wang has been serving local breakfast dishes for over 70 years now. Besides local breakfast staples like kaya toast (toast spread with a traditional jam made from coconut and eggs), soft-boiled eggs and local Nanyang-style coffee and tea, Heavenly Wang’s tantalising menu also invites you to savour its popular toasties and ‘volcano buns’. When you eat at Heavenly Wang, don’t pass on its excellent renditions of traditional Singaporean delicacies, such as Laksa Sayang, Bibik's Mee Siam and Ibu's Mee Rebus, and regional classics like the Indonesian style of nasi lemak called Nasi Lemak Kukus.
Address: Changi Airport Terminals 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Getting there: Heavenly Wang can be easily spotted in various arrival halls and transit areas
Operating hours: Most of Heavenly Wang’s Changi Airport outlets are open 24 hours daily
Cost: About S$5 to S$10 for a set.
Website: heavenlywang.com
4. Cafe O
Dig into local favourites like mee siam, mee rebus, laksa, lontong, briyani, nasi lemak, and an assortment of sweet and savoury prata (South Indian flatbread) when you visit Cafe O. This branch of Cafe O is open 24 hours, which means you can enjoy local foods, kopi, ginger tea, bandung and more, regardless of what time your flight is.
Address: Changi Airport Terminal 2 #02-07/08/09
Getting there: Located along the Terminal 2 Departure Hall
Operating hours: 24 hours daily
Cost: About S$8 to S$10 per dish
Website: changiairport.com/en/dine/dining-directory/cafe-o.html
5. Jones the Grocer
At Jones the Grocer, you can enjoy a muffin or croissant with a coffee or tea for just S$8.90 nett. This affordable western-style cafe lets you pick from an array of juices, smoothies, coffees and teas. Jones the Grocer’s most popular all-day breakfast items include its Amazonian açai bowl, coconut pancakes, brioche French toast, smokey Florentine poached eggs, Persian feta omelette and the establishment’s signature Jones traditional English breakfast. By the way, one child eats for free for every adult who spends at least S$45. Besides hearty breakfast items, Jones the Grocer is also known for its Cheese & Unlimited Wine Night, which treats diners to artisanal cheeses and a variety of free-flowing wines for S$88++ per person.
Address: Changi Airport Terminal 2 #02-01/#03-01
Getting there: You’ll easily spot this duplex unit occupying levels 2 and 3 of the Departure Hall
Operating hours: 24 hours daily
Contact number: +65 9297 8851
Cost: About S$25 to S$35
Website: jonesthegrocer.com/changi-airport-t2-i355
6. Jinjja Kitchen
Fancy some authentic Korean-style breakfast? This is made entirely possible by Jinjja Kitchen, which opens at 7:30am daily. In fact, Jinjja Kitchen has a breakfast menu that includes Korean breakfast sets, porridges and sandwiches. Start your morning the Korean way with buttered toast, that typically includes luncheon meat, cheese or bulgogi beef. This fast food chain also serves all your quintessential Korean dishes like bap (rice bowls), myeon (noodles), fried chicken seasoned in different styles, pajeon (pancake), jigae (stew), jjajangmyeon (black bean noodles), tteokbokki (rice cakes), and burgers including a vegetarian tofu burger.
Address: Changi Airport Terminal 2 #02-02
Getting there: Located along the Departure Hall
Operating hours: 7:30am-10:30pm daily
Cost: Around S$10 to S$20
Website: changiairport.com/en/dine/dining-directory/jinjja-kitchen.html
7. Hub & Spoke
You can enjoy western and local breakfast items from as early as 7:30am. Hub & Spoke indulges you in a wide variety of menu items in a colonial era-themed cafe. Tuck into rich pastas and fluffy sandwiches in this quaint cafe, which is themed on the monochromatic British houses of early Singapore. Laksa, nasi lemak and even bubble tea are available in this eclectic establishment.
Address: Changi Airport Terminal 2 #01-T2S-02
Getting there: Located at the open air area of Terminal 2
Operating hours: 7:30am-8pm daily
Cost: Around S$5 to S$20
Website: changiairport.com/en/dine/dining-directory/hub---spoke-cafe.html
8. Curry Times
Curry Times is an affordable and delicious restaurant concept by deep-fried fast food chain Old Chang Kee. As you might be aware, Old Chang Kee started as a humble curry puff stall behind the now-defunct Rex Cinema. Nicknamed “Rex Curry Puffs”, Old Chang Kee became well known for its fluffy puffs and flair with local fritters and skewers. Today, the Curry Times serves Singaporean favourites like curry chicken rice, nasi lemak, prata and curry buns across Singapore.
Address: Changi Airport Terminal 3 #B2-51
Getting there: Easy to spot in basement 2 of Terminal 3
Operating hours: 8am-10pm daily
Contact number: +65 6447 8068
Cost: Around S$10 per meal
Website: currytimes.com.sg
9. Ma Mum
If you haven’t tried local delights like otah buns, chicken rendang, soon kueh (Teochew style steamed dumplings filled with ingredients like turnips), chwee kueh (steamed rice cake served with savoury preserved radish) and yam cakes before, you have to visit Ma Mum to try them. Named after the colloquial slang for “eating”, this establishment also serves a selection of Thai dishes like boat noodles, basil chicken with rice, and beef ball noodle soup. Wash your meal down with a local beverage like plum lime juice or Milo Dinosaur (a chocolate drink topped with an extra dollop of Milo powder).
Address: Changi Airport Terminal 4, Level 1
Getting there: Located on level 1 and is visible from the entrance
Operating hours: 24 hours daily
Contact number: +65 8823 3278
Cost: Around S$10 per meal
Website: mamum.sg
10. Toast Box
Inspired by 1960s and 70s Singapore, Toast Box is one of Singapore’s most popular food chains. Here, you can enjoy traditional classics like curry chicken, Singaporean-style toast, nasi lemak, Hokkien noodles, laksa, mee siam and mee rebus. You can even buy bottles of Toast Box’s acclaimed kaya and famous peanut butter, and sachets of its renowned coffee.
Address: Jewel #B2-231
Getting there: Located at Basement 2 of Jewel Changi Airport
Operating hours: Mon-Fri 7am-10pm, Sat-Sun 7am-11pm
Contact number: +65 6214 9803
Cost: From about S$2 for a slice of toast
Website: toastbox.com.sg
11. The Hainan Story
The Hainanese are prolific chefs who not only brought their indigenous cuisine from Hainan Island to Southeast Asia, but also became the appointed chefs of Singapore’s British colonial masters. The Hainanese are, of course, responsible for their famous and eponymous Hainanese chicken rice, which is a flagship dish of Singapore. They are also the inventors of their own styles of pork chop and chicken cutlet that the British swooned over. When you visit The Hainan Story, you should also try this establishment’s chicken pot pie, oxtail stew and famous lor mee, which is a noodle served in thick black sauce, and check out new items on The Hainan Story’s innovative and ever-changing menu.
Address: Jewel #B2-201/202
Getting there: Located at Basement 2 of Jewel Changi Airport
Operating hours: 8am-10pm daily
Contact number: +65 6970 8191
Cost: From S$3 for a slice of cake or a drink
Website: thehainanstory.com
12. Keong Saik Bakery
This popular bakery and cafe chain offers traditional pastries with a modern rendition. Indulge in a diverse spread of sweet and savoury cakes and crepes at Keong Saik Bakery, then bite into croissants that are crispy on the outside and perfectly fluffy on the inside. Keong Saik Bakery serves the full gamut of Singaporean-style coffees and teas too, alongside inventive sandwiches and burgers.
Address: Jewel #01-K214
Getting there: Located on Level 1 of Jewel Changi Airport
Operating hours: 8am-10pm daily
Cost: Around S$3 for a drink and S$10 for a sandwich
Website: keongsaikbakery.com
13. Tsui Wah
This famous bakery not only indulges diners in traditional Hong Kong baked goods like egg tarts, pork chop buns and bolo buns, but also purveys items like Chinese-style congee, herbal soups, beef noodles and Asian-style macaroni. You can enjoy traditional Hong Kong delicacies here like char siew pork, spicy shrimp dumplings and century egg without having to fly to Hong Kong, and you can even take your pick from western-style grilled meats and continental breakfast items.
Address: Jewel #03-230
Getting there: Located on Level 3 of Jewel Changi Airport
Operating hours: 8:30am-10pm daily
Contact number: +65 6978 9272
Cost: From around S$10 per meal
Website: jewelchangiairport.com/en/dine/tsui-wah.html
14. ActionCity Cafe
Singaporeans are familiar with ActionCity and its collectibles and action figures. But did you know that the ActionCity branch in Jewel Changi Airport has a cafe? Yes, you can tuck into a bevy of breakfast items, from croissants and waffles to poached eggs and French toast, in this cafe that offers a view of Jewel’s iconic fountain. Other menu items include baked rice, pastas, pizzas and even over-the-top milkshakes.
Address: Jewel #04-223
Getting there: Located on the Level 4 of Jewel
Operating hours: Opens daily from 8:00am to 10:00am
Cost: Around S$15 to S$25 per dish
Website: changiairport.com/en/shop/shopping-directory/action-city.html
Cafes that are good for brunch
15. Arteastiq
If you like hearty Italian dishes, you’ll love Arteastiq’s diverse menu. A cafe chain themed on inspiring the creation and admiration of art, Arteastiq treats diners to unique dishes like Gemelli Parmigiana (traditional Italian cheese eggplant spaghetti), Paccheri Beer Butter Pasta and Pancetta Roast Pork Belly. Don’t pass on this popular restaurant’s signature pizzas like the Al Taglio Pizza, which are all made by hand by this restaurant’s dedicated pizza chef. You can pair your meal with a wide selection of beverages, which include teas, wines, beers and Arteastiq’s new house-brewed ginger ale.
Address: Jewel Changi Airport #05-201
Getting there: Head to the top floor of Jewel Changi Airport
Operating hours: Sun-Thu 10am-10pm, Fri-Sat 10am-12am
Contact number: +65 6243 1987
Cost: About S$20 to S$30 per dish
Website: arteastiq.com
16. O'Coffee Club Roastery
Founded in 1991, O’Coffee Club is a proudly Singaporean brand that was also the very first independent coffee chain to open in Singapore. In the sleek and inviting O'Coffee Club Roastery in Jewel, diners can savour freshly brewed coffee and treat themselves to this local establishment’s variety of salads, sandwiches and side dishes. O'Coffee Club Roastery and the O'Coffee Club franchise is also known for its wide array of pastas, pizzas, croissant sandwiches and Belgian waffles.
Address: Jewel Changi Airport #03-216/218
Getting there: Located on Level 3 of Jewel Changi Airport
Operating hours: 10am-10pm daily
Contact number: +65 6514 8232
Cost: About S$15 to S$20 per dish
Website: ocoffeeclub.com
17. Hoshino Coffee
Hoshino Coffee is a successful international chain that celebrates delicious Japanese iterations of western food items. If you haven’t had Japanese-style pastas, souffle pancakes, sandwiches (“sandos”) and omurice, you should try these fusion foods at Hoshino Coffee, which makes great renditions of them, and serves them alongside a litany of cakes, shakes, juices, beers and more.
Address: Jewel #B1-260
Getting there: Located at Basement 1 of Jewel Changi Airport
Operating hours: 10am-10pm daily
Cost: Around S$15 per dish
Website: jewelchangiairport.com/en/dine/hoshino-coffee-japanese-cafe---restaurant.html
18. P.S. Cafe
P.S. Cafe is where Singaporeans go to enjoy hearty western dishes and a charming ambience. Unbeknownst to some, P.S. Cafe started as a humble cafe tucked away inside a clothing store. However, this cafe’s delectable dishes and personable service gradually won over the hearts of Singaporeans. Now a renowned restaurant chain, P.S.Cafe lets you take your pick from a smorgasbord of salads, sandwiches, pastas, Asian rice and noodle dishes, burgers and grilled mains.
Address: Jewel #02-244/245
Getting there: Located on Level 2 of Jewel Changi Airport
Operating hours: 10am-10pm daily
Contact number: +65 6708 9288
Cost: Around S$30 per dish
Website: pscafe.com/pscafe-jewel
19. Privé
If you’d like to dine in the lush canopy of Jewel Changi Airport, consider dropping by Privé which serves a variety of salads, wraps, cakes and all-day breakfast items. Pastas available include black pepper soft shell crab spaghetti and linguine bacon mushroom alfredo. Privé’s eclectic menu even includes Thai classics like green curry and pad thai, and Asian delicacies like Sarawak pepper steak, Hainanese chicken rice, nasi lemak burger and spicy Korean chicken parmesan. As for beverages, you can take your pick from various coffees, kombucha, smoothies, floats, wines, spirits, cocktails and even a selection of champagnes. Privé also has a kids menu that includes items such as mac & cheese, mushroom Swiss burger, fish & chips and cheesecake.
Address: Jewel #05-204
Getting there: Located on Level 5 of Jewel Changi Airport
Operating hours: Mon-Fri 10am-11pm, Sat-Sun 10am-12am
Contact number: +65 6776 0777
Cost: Around S$20 to S$30 per dish
Website: theprivegroup.com.sg
If you’d like to continue exploring and discovering all that Changi Airport has to offer, do it with the informative and immersive Changi app. There are many new attractions to check out in our award-winning airport, including an indoor forest and an upcoming zero-energy hotel.
For more updates on Changi Airport, follow on Facebook, Tiktok, Instagram, X, Telegram and YouTube. You can also sign up for a Changi Account and have the latest news and articles delivered right into your inbox.