Wan Xin NgThe beauty of the CDC Vouchers is that they make everyday indulgences feel just a little more within reach. While you could easily spend them on groceries or hawker food, you can also stretch their value at cafés and restaurants that offer great food and thoughtful spaces to slow down.
Here’s a list of 12 cafés and eateries across Singapore where your CDC or SG60 vouchers go toward something that feels a bit more like a treat. The food is good, the prices are fair, and the places themselves are the kind you might come back to even without a voucher.
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Cosy cafés for a pause in the day
1. Hello Arigato
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Location: Upper Thomson
A laid-back café that keeps things simple. Their Gyu Sando is probably the most well-known, but the Tamarind Chicken Sando and Otah Sando are just as satisfying. The space has soft lighting and warm wooden touches, making it feel calm and unhurried. While prices lean higher, the ingredients are fresh and well put together. It’s a quiet spot to settle in for a slow lunch or an easy catch-up.
2. Bag Me Up Bagel House
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Location: Everton Park
A small café tucked under a block, known for its chewy bagels stuffed with fillings like Wagyu Beef and Truffle Mushroom. The space is narrow but welcoming, with handwritten menus and a view of the prep counter. The food feels honest and homemade. If you’re in the area, it’s a good stop for something warm and filling without the fuss.
3. Daily Mujo
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Location: Bedok North
This Japandi-style café is calm, minimal, and quietly inviting. Natural light fills the space, and the tables are spaced out just enough to feel comfortable. The menu includes croissant burgers, laksa pasta, and gently flavoured drinks like the Mango Matcha Latte. It’s a place where you can take your time, without feeling watched or hurried. The food is simple but thoughtful, and the setting gives you room to breathe.
Hearty meals when you just want to be fed well
4. Cafe Fufu
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Location: Redhill
Tucked under a block in Lengkok Bahru, this small spot serves wood-fired sourdough pizzas with a crust that’s crisp outside and chewy inside. The Pizza Salami is a safe favourite, while the Pizza Fufu adds a twist with coriander pesto, prawns, and semi-dried tomatoes. The setting is casual, the service is friendly, and the food speaks for itself.
5. La Pizzaiola
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Location: Various outlets
This neighbourhood Italian eatery keeps things simple. Dishes like Squid Ink Tagliolini, Parma Ham pizza, and Roast Chicken are hearty without being heavy, and the prices stay reasonable. Most outlets are tucked in quiet estates, which adds to the unhurried, family-friendly feel. CDC and SG60 Vouchers are only accepted at the Kalidasa and Bukit Timah branches, so do check before you go.
6. Cafe Wabi Sabi
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Location: Everton Park and more
Clean lines, soft lighting, and an understated menu give this café a calm and gentle energy. The Tamagoyaki Sando comes layered with egg salad and housemade shokupan, while the Sukiyaki Don is topped with pork belly and an onsen egg. Portions are generous without feeling excessive, and the service feels personal.
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Sweet spots for something gentle or indulgent
7. Burnt Cones
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Location: Clementi
Open until midnight, this gelato café is a solid choice for an unhurried dessert stop. Flavours like Bronte Pistachio and Strawberry Basil are rich without being too heavy. For something savoury, the menu also includes Truffle Tuna Melts and Katsu sandwiches, making it an easy place to stop whether you’re in the mood for something sweet or filling.
8. Creamie Sippies
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Location: Bukit Merah
This quiet café mills its own matcha and blends it with real fruit in drinks like the Banana Pudding Matcha Latte. The flavours are clean and well-balanced, and the space has just enough seating for a calm mid-afternoon break. It’s the kind of place that regulars return to without much fanfare.
9. Hundred Acre Creamery
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Location: Bedok, Tampines, Clementi
This neighbourhood ice cream shop keeps things interesting with flavours like Coconut Pandan Mochi Waffle and Truffle Cheese Waffle. Their Rosemary Cone is a subtle upgrade if you’re ordering a scoop to go. Everything feels thoughtful without trying too hard.
Pet-friendly cafés that happen to serve good food too
10. Bailey and Whiskey
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Location: Depot Road
While not a dedicated pet café, this safari-themed spot is pet-friendly, with an outdoor seating area that welcomes furry companions. The café has a relaxed, open layout with faux grass and wooden tables. Dishes like Whiskey’s French Toast and Mushroom Toast with Scrambled Eggs are simple and satisfying, making it a nice place for a slow weekend brunch.
11. Bailey & Patch Pet Café
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Location: Enabling Village
More than just a pet café, this spot also serves as a training space for people with disabilities. The food is homestyle and comforting, with options like Seafood Rice Noodles, Fried Chicken Wings, and even a pet-friendly menu. The mood is warm, and the service feels personal in the best way.
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Final thoughts
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There’s no one right way to use your vouchers. But if you’ve been meaning to try a new café or revisit a neighbourhood spot, this might be a good time. Nothing on this list is fancy. Just places with decent food, fair prices, and space to sit for a while.
