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HDB home cafés in Singapore refer to private residences—usually HDB flats—that have been creatively transformed into small, often themed, cafés run by hobbyists or passionate home cooks. These aren’t official businesses per se (as URA and HDB regulations prohibit commercial F&B operations from residential units), but many operate semi-privately, often by invitation, appointment, or as private dining experiences.
The idea of home-based eateries in Singapore isn’t entirely new. Home-based food businesses (HBBs) like bakers and caterers have been around for decades. However, the home café concept—where the home is deliberately styled like a café and offers curated dine-in experiences—started gaining traction more noticeably in the late 2010s.
It was influenced by the rise of third-wave coffee culture, with enthusiasts bringing café-level brews to their living rooms - and most recently in 2025, a boom in Japanese matcha popularity. Here are 8 popular home cafes in Singapore right now!
Mr Mark Chu, 35, who is the founder of home cafe Chuffee House and works in the social media industry, poses for a picture in his 5-room HDB in Tampines.
Chuffee House (Tampines)
Address: 523C Tampines Central 7 (pre-order at take.app/chuffeehouse)
Passionate about all things coffee, Mr Mark Chu, 35, who works in the social media industry, had a built-in bar counter set up for his Bezzera BZ10 espresso machine in his open-concept kitchen when he first moved into his 5-room HDB in Tampines with his wife over 4 years ago.
The home-based takeaway coffee business, Chuffee House, was initiated in May 2025 as an extension project of Naebizuka Coffee, a home-roasted coffee business, which he has been operating since 2022. To deepen his understanding of coffee, Mr Chu took up sensory and roasting courses offered by The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA).
He invested over $10,000 on his entire coffee setup, which includes a $7,500 coffee roaster for his home-roasted coffee beans business, as well as a coffee cart purchased from IKEA to store supplies like straws and cups. Starting a cafe has always been a dream and the opening of Chuffee House offers a creative outlet for a hands-on person like himself.
Mr Chu is the sole barista and operates Chuffee House on weekends with the support of his wife and retired parents. His best sellers include the Shoyu White (from $5.50) and Yuzuka ($6), while a bag of 200g in-house roasted coffee beans retails from $18.90. Customers are open to sitting around the bar counter for a chat while waiting for their drinks to be ready.
Spilled Roaster & Brews (Tampines)
Address: 634A Tampines North Drive 2, Tampines, Singapore 521634
Spilled Roaster & Brews is a charming home‑based café and micro‑roastery nestled in Tampines HDB estate. It opens on weekends, operating as a passion project rather than a dine-in venture - so you’ll be ordering takeaways, and DM them on Instagram before you visit!
Expect thoughtfully roasted, small-batch coffee experience—with smooth espressos, velvety whites, crisp filter brews, and flavorful beans—all set within the comfort of an HDB home. If you treasure personal touch, convenience, and quality coffee close to home, this spot is well worth a visit. Here’s a look at their menu:
- Espresso - Double Shot, $3
- Black, $4.50
- White, $5
- Matcha Latte, $5.50
- Iced Chocolate, $6
There’s also a Spilled Roaster & Brews Telegram Chat called #General Chat which you can access via their Instagram page for latest updates and discussions with the founder.
thatdayathome (Punggol)
Address: 409B Northshore Drive
Tucked away at Blk 409B Northshore Drive, That Day At Home operates on a pre‑order, pickup‑only model every weekend. It’s designed to feel like a cosy friend’s place rather than a commercial café. Think leisurely chats, soft home lighting, and a sense of gathering around for a delightful cup. TikTok users rave about “their entire space… just a vibe” and that the “coffee is so darn good”.
The menu places emphasis on handcrafted beverages, particularly their strawberry matcha latte—a standout creation featuring rich, house‑made strawberry purée that TikTokers claim is what “makes it special”.
You’ll have to order via take.app and here’s a look at their menu:
- White, $4.50
- Black, $4
- Espresso, $3
- Dirty Matcha Ice Latte, $6
- Matcha Latte, $5
- Sea Salt Earl Grey Matcha ice Latte, $6
- Strawberry Matcha Ice Latte, $6
- Sparking Berries Matcha, $6.50
Keopi Madre (Tampines)
Address: 646A Tampines Street 62
Keopi Madre literally translates to mean ‘coffee’ in Korean and ‘mother’ in Spanish. The founder started the specialty coffee and matcha home cafe, Keopi Madre, as an homage to her late mother’s journey cancer and her own battles with postpartum depression. Their tagline reads “every sip captures the warmth of a mother’s embrace.”
The home cafe centres around speciality nitro cold brews, with flavours like Sakura Nitro Cold Brew and Dirty Matcha Nitro, served in refillable pouches — a nod to a modern, eco-conscious twist.
Orders are taken via Keopi Madre’s website (link in their Instagram). The cafe is on hiatus until 12 June 2025.
moni___sg (Canberra, Punggol)
Address: 119A Canberra Crescent & 683C Edgedale Plains
An under-the-radar HDB home cafe is Moni SG (three underscores on Instagram). They operate out of two locations, one in Canberra and another in Punggol. Operating hours differ between the two outlets, and you’ll have to order from two separate menus.
Their coffee menu seems to suit sweeter tastebuds better - with trendy flavours spanning salted caramel, to cookie butter lattes. There’s an entire Matcha menu, too! Here’s a look at their menu:
- Bundle Deal (any 2 drinks), $8
- Iced Matcha Earl Grey Latte, $6
- Iced Hojicha Latte, $5.50
- Iced Classic Black, $3.50
- Iced Orange Americano, $4.50
- Iced Latte, $4.50
- Iced Vanilla Latte, $5
- Iced Salted Caramel Latte, $5
- Iced Mocha, $5
- Iced Cookie Butter Latte, $6
- Iced Clear Matcha, $4.50
- Iced Matcha Latte, $5.50
- Iced Matcha Strawberry Latte, $6.50
- Iced Matcha Mango Latte, $6.50
- Iced Matcha Ube (Yam) Latte, $6
- Iced Matcha Coconut Cloud, $6
- Banana Oat Milk Smoothie, $6.50
- Classic Cold Foam Chocolate, $6.50
- Yuzu Pop, $6
Mr Alvin Lee and his Osmanthus Latte.
Soop Soop Coffee (Yishun)
Address: 408 Yishun Ave 6 (Unit number revealed only after order confirmation)
Soop Soop Coffee is one of Singapore’s charming home-based HDB cafés, tucked within a Yishun corridor—an intimate, ‘kampung’-style setup brewing specialty coffees right outside an HDB unit. It’s founded by Mr Alvin Lee, 33. The 4-room HDB flat in Yishun where Soop Soop Coffee operates belongs to Lee’s mother.
Soop Soop Coffee was popular for its open‑air setup where you order and chill right there, capturing a unique “HDB café” atmosphere popular on TikTok . However, the founder notes on Instagram that the outdoor seating area has since been removed for compliance with the authorities. Soop Soop Coffee is now a takeaway-only home cafe. You’ll have to order via the take.app link (on Instagram) before visiting to pick up your order.
Indigo Coconut Matcha Cloud at Soop Soop Coffee.
Here’s a peek at Soop Soop Coffee’s drinks menu:
- Lavender Latte, $5.50
- Indigo Coconut Matcha Cloud, $6.50
- Dark Roast Hojicha Latte, $5.50
- Black, $4
- White, $5
- Mocha, $5.50
- Osmanthus latte, $5.50
- Espresso Tonic, $6.50
- Dirty Matcha Latte, $6.50
- Matcha Latte, $5.50
Ms Grace Teo runs home cafe Brew With Grace, where guests can chill out with her cat, Totoro.
Brew With Grace (Sengkang)
Address: 171B Sengkang East Drive (Unit number provided after order)
Brew With Grace is run by Ms Grace Teo, 36, from her 5-room Build-To-Order (BTO) flat in Sengkang, which she shares with her husband, a software engineer. Formerly a barista at Monday Coffee Bar, Ms Teo launched her own home café in December 2024.
The HDB flat was designed to evoke the charm of a countryside cottage. Gentle Studio Ghibli soundtracks play in the background while serene pastoral scenes are projected onto the walls. A British Shorthair cat named Totoro dozes contentedly on the sofa, completing the tranquil atmosphere.
(From left) Strawberry Matcha Oat and Yuzu Matcha Oat at home cafe Brew With Grace.
Ceremonial-Grade Matcha
Ms Teo imports ceremonial-grade matcha from Marukyu Koyamaen in Kyoto, often paying over $80 for just 100 grams—a premium product that is frequently out of stock. Despite making only a few cents per drink, she continues with quiet determination.
Her menu remains deliberately modest, offering just five beverages, and she opens from Wednesday to Friday to maintain a manageable routine. Her home café features a Lelit Bianca espresso machine, which cost around $3,000 and was one of her first major purchases upon moving in.
Prices start at $3 for a black coffee, while her most popular drinks—Strawberry Matcha Oat and Yuzu Matcha Oat—are priced at $5.50 each. Both are made using oat milk and ceremonial-grade matcha.
Mr Joshua Simon runs home cafe Baobei Coffee out of his HDB flat in Tampines.
Baobei Coffee (Tampines)
Address: 645B Tampines Street 62 (Unit number only provided after order)
Baobei Coffee is open five days a week. Most folks place their takeaway orders through a Telegram bot that Simon built himself. If you fancy dropping by in person, small groups—up to four people—can book a slot to visit.
Mr Joshua Simon credits his pet corgi, Scottie, with helping him build a sense of community.
(From left) Bed of Roses (iced rose latte) and Cocoa Hugs (iced mocha) at home cafe Baobei Coffee.
Favourites on the menu include the Cloud Hug, a latte priced at $4, and the Bed of Roses, a $5 iced rose latte made with beans roasted right here in Singapore.