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The Book Café

Café$$$$

River Valley, Singapore

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The Book Café

7.5^/10

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Ranked #9 for cheesecake in Singapore
"their extensive library of new magazines"(8 Tips)
"It's pleasant to read a book while sitting in the huge comfy sofa :)"(12 Tips)
"Good all day breakfast and very good coffees."(4 Tips)
"Great place to work or chill as long as you want."(24 Tips)

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Truc HuynhJuly 27, 2016
This is a very hip and trendy cafe on River Valley Close area. I found the service good as well as the food. A great selection of food and drinks on offer with reasonable prices. Below's salmon ceasar
Chen JingwenAugust 12, 2014
Tried the Eggs Benedict and pan fried cod fish dinner set. One of the poached eggs is a little bit overdone. Cosy place for you to chill over some magazines and books. GREAT SERVICE too!! =)
Yasmine FaingnaertMarch 3, 2016
Very chill to work (everyone does), you can either work inside, on the lazy couches, surrounded by books or at the tables or on the terrace. Good all day breakfast and very good coffees. Free Wi-Fi.
Naveeshini NairMay 21, 2016
Definitely came here for the atmosphere.The coffee was all right but it's a great place to study or get work done.They have a wonderful reading selection and the staff members are very friendly.
Margarita CherkasovaOctober 12, 2014
Cozy, quite small though. Wi fi, lots of books and magazines and some children playing around. Bring your laptop, get a latte and feel like you are at the communal kitchen struggling with your essay.
Lusy AaltjeMay 26, 2012
One of the places to be 'lost in time' for bookworms and coffee lovers in Singapore! I love the coffee, lovely service, sofas, books and the cakes - in that order! Price is okay for a frequenter.
Omer HizirogluSeptember 26, 2013
Been here 10+ times
One of my favorite places when I travel to singapore. The staff is friendly and competent. The food is suprisingly good. There are plugs everywhere, one can spend whole afternoon catching up on emails
Shirley LauJuly 14, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Weekend special lemon pine nut pie is yum. As others commented the staff is super friendly and makes you feel comfortable working here for hours. Wifi + sofa + good food make a productive afternoon~
Nurul Nadia RamleeJune 15, 2013
Great service, always going around topping up our water. And plenty of power sockets outdoors for those who fancy doing work while smoking... with free WiFi!
Cody GriggersFebruary 12, 2012
Super friendly staff actually encourage you to set up camp with your laptop by showing you the power points! Great place to work or chill as long as you want. And the lemon pinenut pie is awesome!
Tobias WeißenfelsOctober 21, 2017
Nice place with a lot of stuff to read and a really good eggs benedict. Good coffee too, enjoy.
Fritz QAugust 7, 2013
They use real honey instead of the commercial sugar syrup, awesomely refreshing to order an iced honey lemon on a hot day and hazelnut chocolate cake is delicious but not overly sweet
Anna RagenJuly 6, 2013
Great place to hang out, there's a good selection of reading material and comfy couches. Plus free wifi and plenty of power points. Staff will even provide extension cords.
Grace BarrettMay 12, 2014
Great coffee, lovely staff, and a nice relaxed atmosphere with mellow music. Perfect for Monday morning breakfast before a hectic day, and free Wi-Fi too.
Yiling DingSeptember 11, 2017
Comfortable seating, power outlets, good wifi, good coffee and decent food. My favorite place to get some work done in the city.
Sebastian SonneSeptember 22, 2017
Been here 50+ times
Best place to sit outside and work. The Food is okay. Would recommend the smoked turkey sandwich and the salmon breakfast!
Fur🧘🏻‍♀️June 29, 2014
A great cafe to chill out, peaceful and comfy. Food is good too, they have all my favorites. I love their yolkless cheesecake!
Uncle VApril 9, 2017
Love their Latte. Tastes good. Many power plugs available. Comfortable environment.
Darren G.February 16, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Great lattes and food, good people watching as well. Check their schedule as particular nights have group gatherings that fill the place.
Jisun YuJune 21, 2015
Been here 10+ times
best place to work so far in SG - free wifi, many outlets, comfy sofas, friendly service, excellent coffee, decent food :)
Kars AlfrinkJanuary 8, 2016
Has a section with comfortable couches and low tables perfect for screwing around on your laptop or (gasp) actually reading a book.
Melvin ChanDecember 22, 2016
Had the cheese burger and it's very good. Mildly crispy buns and beef patty's done just right with the right mix and doneness.
SimonNovember 22, 2014
The dinner set comes with choice of full serving of soup of yr choice, mains plus dessert of the day with drinks. Quite a good deal
Szabolcs SándorAugust 12, 2014
Service is a bit chaotic but the coffee is great and the whole place has a great atmosphere. Don't order fresh juice, it comes in a small glass and not the best either. Food is fine, good brunch place
Mark AshworthNovember 22, 2015
Great place for coffee and working. Lots of plug sockets. Cosy area to break out and read. Nice cakes too.
Truc HuynhOctober 5, 2014
Great service staff. I just stopped by The Book Cafe yesterday for a drink to cool down the heat in Singapore. Longan Frosty killed.
Regina BautistaFebruary 26, 2013
Ask questions- for example: the breakfast set strictly ends after 11:30 AM BUT you can ask for the all day breakfast. They won't suggest it otherwise. :p
Martina VoborníkováApril 18, 2016
Having a nice cup of cappuccino here. It's pleasant to read a book while sitting in the huge comfy sofa :)
EddOctober 23, 2016
Asked for a piccolo but nay, no can do. So went for a flat white instead. To my surprise, a small cup of delicious warm cuppa came. U've got urself a returning customer fo' shizzle.
Carlo GarJanuary 3, 2015
You can spend an entire afternoon with friends here - coffee and food is good. For tourists, they offer free WiFi here.
G SimFebruary 12, 2015
Cozy and quiet place for reading books. The apple pie was delicious!!
Lynne 🐰 QuOctober 19, 2014
Be aware it's crowded Sunday afternoon, and there is a smoking area if you don't want to sit in accidentally. The flat white is good.
Hyemin KooSeptember 10, 2013
Coffee and food (I had the salmon breakfast) could be better but great service, lovely ambience and very well air conditioned.
safia rMay 26, 2017
Cute location and has wifi, but the food and drinks are not amazing. The soy latte is my go-to drink here.
ChiewMei LimMarch 18, 2012
Grab the cosy two seater at the corner, good lighting for reading. The cheesecake and hot honey lemon are perfect for a rainy day.
Ian ThomtoriJanuary 31, 2015
The turkey ham Avocado egg white sandwich is excellent!! Coffee kinda weak for me.. #ThomtoriEats
Eva KNovember 3, 2013
Well..it is a kind of living room feeling so kind of a place to relax...that's fine..only..why in empty cafe getting the order takes 30min...nobody knows
Eileen LinMay 14, 2014
Been here 5+ times
All time favourite cafe with smoking area and good service / free wifi
SatMarch 9, 2016
Great coffee and dessert, while you can browse their extensive library of new magazines, travel guides and books.
Cassie UttNovember 6, 2015
Decent omelet and iced latte. It was a nice quiet spot for calls and work!
Grace ChoongNovember 18, 2010
If you love the combination of a good book with a fresh pot of tea like me, don't forget to try Thai Lemongrass & Ginger tea. Sheer pleasure for your body & soul.
Alexander LobovJune 11, 2012
Books. Coffee. Wifi. Powerpoints. Couches. Outside smoking area. All day breakfast. This place is a recipe for win. What's not to like, honestly?
Julia JanelleJune 17, 2016
Be prepare to wait longer during lunch time, must have time to relax and eat here
Els D.June 5, 2017
Comfy little place for wasting away the afternoon with great coffee and a good book
Ariel Christabelle ChanJanuary 7, 2013
Lots of power sockets and comfy sofas. Dim lighting. Somewhat annoying and inconsistent music. And lots of books and magazines to browse. Heard the food's so-so but smells good from where I was.
Mighty TravelsAugust 29, 2015
Fast wifi, great food and good atmosphere. Wouldn't come back for the coffee though...
AyuniApril 6, 2012
I do find it incredibly value for money. It invites you to sit as long as you like, browsing their range of reading materials.
allison keanJanuary 25, 2015
free wifi and very nice atmosphere. only drank the tea, so can't comment on food.
Amos EshetJanuary 8, 2014
Finally a place with Wi Fi in Singapore. And a lovely atmosphere to go with
KOctober 29, 2014
On a less than crowded evening. Feeling so relaxed sitting on my own sofa and not having to feel cramped.

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