The first time I really understood plant-based food in Singapore, I wasn’t in a fancy place with soft lighting.
I was standing in a food centre, holding a bowl of thunder tea rice, watching the green broth turn everything a little murky. It didn’t look like much. But it tasted like someone’s grandmother had made it, patient, herbal, quietly complete.
That’s the thing about vegan food here. The best of it isn’t loud. It doesn’t shout about being meat-free. It just cooks well, roots itself in flavours we already know, and lets you decide how you feel.
So here’s my honest list of vegan cafes and plant-based spots in Singapore worth your time. Some are fully vegan. Some are vegetarian with strong vegan menus. A few are plant-based restaurants rather than cafes, and I’ll be straight with you about which is which. What they share is that each one does its thing with care.
Let’s eat.
1. The Living Cafe (Bukit Timah): For the Health-Conscious and the Just-Curious
Some places feel like a slow exhale. The Living Cafe is one of them. Set a little out of the city rush on Bukit Timah Road, it was one of the early movers in Singapore’s whole-food, wellness-minded cafe scene. The menu spans plant-based meals, raw food, raw desserts, healthy burgers, fresh juices, smoothies, and homemade cakes, all under one calm roof. You can bring the raw-food purist and the friend who just wants a good burger, and neither feels out of place. It’s a quietly vegan-friendly space that doesn’t make a performance of it.
Why it made the list: The Living Cafe is a pioneer in Singapore’s whole-food cafe world, and it still holds up. The range of dietary options, dairy-free, gluten-free, makes it easy to eat here without scanning every ingredient. It covers more bases than most without compromising on the wholesome feel. For anyone exploring plant-based meals for the first time, it’s a welcoming entry point.
Vegan Dishes:
Plant-based meals
Raw food dishes
Raw desserts
Healthy burgers
Fresh juices
Smoothies
Homemade cakes
Pros:
Wide range of dietary options, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, gluten-free
Relaxed, calming atmosphere away from the city rush
Good for health-conscious diners who want variety
Open from 8am, works as a breakfast or brunch spot
Cons:
Wholesome positioning leans lighter, not the place for rich comfort food
Located in Bukit Timah, which requires a deliberate trip rather than a casual detour
How to Visit:
Location: 779 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 269758, nearest MRT is Sixth Avenue
Opening Hours: Daily, 8am–6pm
Venue Capacity: Not specified, weekday mornings tend to be quieter
2. Kind Kones: Singapore's Go-To Vegan Ice Cream Brand
Not every good meal ends with something savoury. Kind Kones exists for the sweeter side of things. It’s one of Singapore’s best-known vegan ice cream brands, with outlets across Singapore, including its Forum Shopping Mall outlet along Orchard Road. The whole point is dairy-free desserts made without dairy products, often using coconut milk as a base, that don’t feel like a compromise. Not only that but it also incorporates coffee into its health-conscious menu in two primary ways: through its beverage program at physical scoop shops and via its popular coffee-infused plant-based ice cream flavors.
Why it made the list: Kind Kones is primarily known as a vegan ice cream brand rather than a traditional cafe, but its exceptional coffee offerings convinced me to include it here. At select outlets, like the Great World branch, Kind Kones features a dedicated beverage program with hand-crafted specialty coffees made using a wide selection of plant-based milks, ensuring every cup is 100% dairy-free. This thoughtful approach to coffee, alongside their popular coffee-infused vegan ice cream flavors, makes Kind Kones a standout spot in Singapore’s plant-based scene, deserving a place on this list even though it isn’t a traditional cafe.
Vegan Dishes:
Vegan ice cream (rotating flavours)
Dairy-free desserts
Frozen treats
Pros:
Creamy textures and creative flavours that hold up to non-vegan ice cream
Multiple locations make it easy to work into any itinerary
Appeals to kids, families, and dessert lovers of all kinds
No dairy, no animal products, genuinely guilt-free
Cons:
Dessert-focused only, not suitable as a meal stop
Menu varies by location and availability
How to Visit:
Location: Multiple Singapore outlets, including along Orchard Road, check current locations before visiting
Opening Hours: Varies by outlet, check ahead
Venue Capacity: Not specified, fold it in after a meal elsewhere for the easiest visit
3. Seva Cafe (Middle Road): Vegetarian Cafe and Deli with Amazing Vegan Food
Seva Cafe is a vegetarian cafe and deli on Middle Road that’s earned a loyal following for the right reasons, the food is genuinely good. It’s a straightforward, unpretentious spot where plant-based dishes are made with care, priced sensibly, and served without ceremony. The kind of vegan-friendly place that doesn’t need a marketing pitch to fill its seats.
Why it made the list: Seva Cafe stands out because it delivers on what matters most: flavourful, honest plant-based food at prices that make it an everyday option rather than an occasional treat. It’s the sort of spot that regulars return to quietly, week after week, because it hasn’t let them down yet. In a vegan guide full of weekend splurges, this is the reliable weekday lunch.
Vegan Dishes:
Wide range of vegetarian and vegan options
Plant-based cafe and deli items
Pros:
Consistently good vegan food praised by customers
Friendly and helpful staff
Affordable pricing, meals from around $1 to $10
Casual and comfortable atmosphere
Cons:
Limited seating due to cafe size
Location inside the building can take a moment to find the first time
How to Visit:
Location: 190 Middle Rd, #03-19B, Singapore
Opening Hours: Check ahead before visiting
Venue Capacity: Small, arrive a little early if you want a seat
4. Lilac Oak: Vegan Cafe and Bakes with Heart
Lilac Oak is a cozy, 100% plant-based cafe that focuses on vegan bakes and cafe-style treats. It’s the kind of place you come to for the warm atmosphere and stay for the pastries, thoughtfully crafted, carefully made, genuinely satisfying. The menu is entirely vegan, leaning into quality ingredients and creative flavours. Whether you’re after a flaky pastry, a rich chocolate cake, or a coffee with plant-based milk, Lilac Oak does it with intention.
Why it made the list: In a vegan food landscape that often leans toward full meals and health bowls, Lilac Oak brings something different, a dedicated space for vegan baking that takes the craft seriously. It’s a guilt-free indulgence that doesn’t compromise on flavour. For anyone who thought “vegan bakery” meant dry and worthy, this is the place that changes things.
Vegan Dishes:
Vegan pastries and cakes
Plant-based coffee and teas
Seasonal specials and baked goods
Pros:
100% plant-based and vegetarian-friendly
Cozy, inviting atmosphere perfect for casual catch-ups
High-quality, thoughtfully crafted vegan bakes
Cons:
Not a full meal stop, best for snacks and light bites
Limited seating due to cafe size
How to Visit:
Location: 71 Oxley Rise, #01-01, Singapore
Opening Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 11am–4pm
Wednesday: Closed
Friday–Sunday: 11am–6pmVenue Capacity: Small and cozy, come early for a seat
5. Lucky Cat Vegetarian/Vegan Cafe: A Deli-Style Spot with a Strong Vegan Menu
Lucky Cat is a vegetarian cafe and deli where the menu skews heavily toward fully vegan dishes, the kind of spot where you can eat well without asking the staff a dozen questions about ingredients. It combines the casual ease of a deli with a genuine commitment to plant-based cooking, making it a versatile choice for diners who want variety without fuss.
Why it made the list: Lucky Cat earns its place through consistency and breadth. The menu caters extensively to vegans in a format that’s accessible and unpretentious. In a city where vegan-friendly restaurants sometimes feel like an afterthought, this one puts plant-based dishes front and centre. It’s rated highly by the people who eat here regularly, and that trust is earned.
Vegan Dishes:
Wide range of vegetarian and vegan options
Plant-based cafe and deli items
Pros:
Broad vegetarian and vegan menu
Casual cafe and deli atmosphere
Suitable for quick meals or casual dining
Highly rated by repeat customers
Cons:
Not a traditional sit-down restaurant experience
Menu details and opening hours should be confirmed before visiting
How to Visit:
Location: 35 Hougang Avenue 3, #01-02, Singapore 538840
Opening Hours: Check ahead
Venue Capacity: Not specified, best suited for a casual drop-in
6. Loving Nature Fortunate Coffee Cafe SG: Healthy Vegan Food in a Welcoming Setting
Loving Nature Fortunate Coffee Cafe SG is a vegan cafe that keeps things simple and gets it right: healthy plant-based meals, decent coffee, and a relaxed atmosphere where you feel comfortable staying a while. It’s not trying to be the most exciting spot on the list. It’s trying to be the one you can count on.
Why it made the list: In a vegan guide, it matters to include places that are genuinely good day-to-day rather than just impressive on a special occasion. Loving Nature is that kind of cafe, friendly service, wholesome food, and a setting that feels like someone actually thought about the people coming through the door.
Vegan Dishes:
Healthy vegan meals
Plant-based coffee and beverages
Pros:
Healthy and well-made vegan food
Friendly and attentive service
Comfortable, inviting environment
Cons:
Smaller menu compared to larger vegan restaurants in Singapore
Opens later in the day, not a morning breakfast option
How to Visit:
Location: 844 Sims Ave, #01-700, Singapore
Opening Hours: Check ahead, opens at 11am on select days
Venue Capacity: Not specified, cozy cafe setting
A Non-Cafe Option Worth Considering:
Whole Earth (Tanjong Pagar): A Soulful Plant-Based Restaurant
Whole Earth is where I’d send someone who thinks vegan food means giving something up. This is plant-based Peranakan-Thai cooking done with real conviction, not a meat substitute in sight, just vegetables, king oyster mushrooms, and grains treated like they matter. The Nonya Penang Rendang carries the dry richness of the real thing. The Sambal King brings heat with backbone. The Olive Rice makes a quiet, comforting base to build a meal around. Portions are generous, flavours hold up, and it’s the kind of place that works whether you’re vegan or a lifelong meat eater. Your taste buds won’t miss a thing.
Why it made the list: Even though Whole Earth feels more like a restaurant than a casual cafe, it still earned its place here because of its exceptional plant-based options. Rather than mimicking meat, the kitchen leans into the deep, spiced, savoury notes of Singaporean cuisine that feel like home. There’s nowhere else in Singapore doing plant-based Peranakan-Thai at this level, with this much consistency. If you’ve had a bad meal at a vegan restaurant elsewhere and written off the genre, this is the place that changes your mind.
Vegan Dishes:
Nonya Penang Rendang
Enchanted Forest
Sambal King
Olive Rice (a beloved local dish)
Golden Oats Tofu
Assam Pedas Vegetables
Crispy Golden Oats
Pros:
Deep, authentic local flavours in a fully plant-based kitchen
Generous portions that satisfy meat eaters and vegans alike
One of the most established plant-based names in Singapore
Great for mixed groups and special occasions
Cons:
More restaurant than casual cafe, not a drop-in vibe
Fills up at dinner; waiting is possible without a reservation
Price range is higher than a typical hawker or cafe stop
How to Visit:
Location: 76 Peck Seah Street, Singapore 079331 (Tanjong Pagar / central Singapore), nearest MRT is Tanjong Pagar, about 5–8 minutes on foot
Opening Hours: Daily, 11:30am–3pm and 5:30pm–10pm (last orders apply)
Venue Capacity: Not specified, go for lunch to avoid dinner crowds
Singapore's Vegan Community: Quietly Growing, Deeply Rooted
Before we get to the list, it’s worth pausing on the scene itself, because Singapore’s vegan community is genuinely one of the most interesting things happening in the city’s food culture right now.
It didn’t start with Instagram. It started in hawker centres and vegetarian restaurants that had been serving Singaporean cuisine long before “plant-based” became a marketing term. Old Buddhist stalls near Little India have been doing vegan chicken rice and sesame rice for decades. Fortune Centre has long been a quiet hub for vegetarian food, with stalls that know their regulars by name.
What’s shifted in recent years is the breadth. Where the community once centred around traditional vegetarian restaurants and Buddhist food culture, it now spans an entire spectrum, from casual vegan cafes in Orchard Road and Funan Mall, to proper sit-down plant-based restaurants in central Singapore, to street-level stalls that have been quietly perfecting their craft for a generation.
There’s also a growing pride in rooting plant-based food in local flavour. Vegan nasi padang, vegan roti prata, rice bowls built on Singaporean cuisine, spring rolls that taste like the ones your family made these aren’t novelties anymore. They’re a real part of the dining landscape.
If you want a good starting point for the broader cafe scene beyond plant-based dining, Best Cafe Singapore is worth a browse.
Now, the list.
A Few Last Thoughts
Seven places, and no wrong turn among them.
If you want a full sit-down meal that wins over sceptics, start with Whole Earth. If you’re after a slow, wholesome day, The Living Cafe. For something local and rooted in Singaporean cuisine, look to spots near Fortune Centre. And when you just want comfort food that happens to be vegan, vegan burgers, rice bowls, or spring rolls that actually satisfy, the other options on this list deliver.
What I’ve come to love about the vegan food scene here isn’t any single dish. It’s the range, Peranakan spice, Korean warmth, Vietnamese broth, dairy-free ice cream, a bowl of thunder tea rice, all within a short ride of one another, across a city that has more good plant-based food than most people realise.
So go with an open mind. Order the dish you’re unsure about. Some meals make you reach for your camera. The best of these just make you glad you came, and quietly plan when you’ll return.
That’s really the whole point.
If you’re looking for more great cafe options in Singapore, check out my main article on Best Cafes Singapore: Coffee Lovers & Bakery Cafes for a comprehensive guide.
