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The Book Cafe

★ 4.4(1,465)on Google$$coffeeriver valley

20 Martin Rd, #01-02 Seng Kee Building, Singapore 239070

Casual, book-filled hangout dishing up breakfast staples, bowls, burgers & noodles, plus coffee.

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryWheelchair accessible

Website 6887 5430

Opening Hours

Today (Saturday)8:30 AM – 9:30 PM

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STAMPEDE Score

Moderate confidence

A+Must try

Score: 90 / 100

Atmosphere95

Food quality85

Value for money90

Based on 5 data points · Updated 5 months ago

Editor’s Note

Last updated 22 Oct 2026

Our take: The Book Cafe consistently earns high marks for its relaxed atmosphere and reliable food.

We see frequent mentions of its suitability for both quiet work and social gatherings, with many appreciating the availability of power plugs for hotdesking.

The 'Crumbs of Curiosity Chocolate cake' is a recurring highlight, often praised for its balanced sweetness and quality.

While the coffee receives mixed reviews (some find the mocha 'so-so', others enjoy the iced caramel latte), the overall food quality, from 'chicken-in-wonderland' to 'pulled porky & Bess burger', is generally well-regarded, with specific call-outs for perfectly fried sides and juicy meats.

Service is frequently described as impeccable and attentive.

We think it's a solid choice for those seeking a comfortable, unhurried cafe experience with good food and a conducive environment for lingering.

Best for: a relaxed evening meal or a productive work session.

Signature

Crumbs of Curiosity Chocolate cake

Best time

evenings

Price

$$ ($15-25/person)

Score: 90 · 5 sources

What customers say

The Book Cafe is highly praised for its relaxing, book-filled ambiance, often described as a "second living room" with good music and lighting, suitable for both socializing and hotdesking with ample power plugs.

Customers consistently enjoy the food, highlighting dishes like the smoky and juicy Chicken-in-Wonderland, well-seasoned fries, and the not-overly-sweet Crumbs of Curiosity chocolate cake.

Service is frequently noted as excellent, with staff like Avis providing polite and attentive care.

Relaxing ambiance & hotdesking suitabilityQuality of food (chicken, fries, chocolate cake)Excellent and attentive serviceAll-day breakfast availability

95% positive5% neutral0% negative

Google Reviews

★★★★★Resti Yuningsih· 2 months ago

Definitely coming back again! I had such a great time here. If you're looking for a cozy café to read, work, or just relax for a few hours, I highly recommend this place. The food was really good! It…

★★★★★da· 3 months ago

my boyfriend and i dropped by the book cafe for a light dinner as we were in the area (it’s around a 13 minute walk from great world mrt). upon entering, we were greeted by the friendly staff and wer…

★★★★★Enrica Longo· 5 months ago

A brilliant find. In Singapore for a conference and I needed good food (has a salmon soup which was delicious) and a lovely environment where I could read my novel and relax over dinner. Loved the pla…

★★★★★Seftianty Saepul· 2 months ago

Such a hidden gem in Singapore The location is perfect, not too far from my place. Easily found and reached from MRT.. The food is tasty, drink is also nice. They have nice ice cream btw with many fla…

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The Book Cafe Singapore

The Book Cafe is not a place that is known for food. Neither does it serve exceptional coffee. What sets them apart, however, is their cosy and relaxing atmosphere. It is a great chill-out place where you can sit down, have a cup of coffee, read a book, and watch the world go by. Besides having a wi

by Lady Ironchef

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