Take a step back and spend your weekend reading in bookstore cafes. Reading maybe a therapeutic activity or interest for certain people, since it removes your mind to another for a little but adequate period of time. For others reading is a chance to broaden their horizons and enrich their lives by seeing the world through new eyes.
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The Book Café
The Book Cafe at Robertson Quay is a place for bibliophiles to unwind and flip through numerous periodicals and books, as the name suggests. The café has a diverse menu that includes all-day breakfast items including Eggs Benedict, French toast, and pancakes, as well as main menu items like chicken schnitzel, ravioli, and kimchi fried rice. Desserts, hot and cold beverages, and, oh yes, for those with a finer palate, wine is available as well.
Address: 20 Martin Rd, 01-02 Seng Kee Building, Singapore 239070
Opening Hours: 8:30am – 8:30pm daily
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Jing Si Books & Café
Jing Si Books and Café, which means to reflect in solitude was founded by the Buddhist organization Tzu Chi Singapore. The café was designed as a respite from the fast pace of modern city life.
The peaceful and inviting cafe is decorated in an Oriental zen style and is stocked with Dharma, spiritual development, education, medical, and holistic living literature in both English and Mandarin. The facility also hosts public presentations by well-known speakers who offer their knowledge on life and spirituality subjects.
Address: 134 Geylang East Ave 1, Ave 1Blk, #01-219, Singapore
Opening Hours: Tue to Sun (10am – 6pm) | Closed on Mondays
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Grassroots Book Room
For those who are interested in the Chinese Language, Grassroots Bookstore is an independent Chinese bookstore and publishing house in Singapore. Founded in 1995 it consists and retains the original Chinese and foreign history, Chinese and Western philosophy, art, film, drama, Chinese modern literature, Western and Japanese translation literature and other categories. The Grassroots Library also adds different styles such as picture books, life aesthetics and food literature that will appeal to the younger crowd along with frequent book sharing sessions.
Address: 25 Bukit Pasoh Rd, Singapore 089839
Opening Hours: Wed to Mon (12pm – 8pm) | Closed on Tuesdays
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The Reading Room
With a quirky ambience where it is a book cafe by day and bar by night, this is a relaxing retreat from the bustling Singapore work scene. Their shelves are full of books from various genres and their soft and comfortable cushion chairs will lure you to stay. With hearty food that is served at The Reading Room, your mind and stomach will definitely be nourished.
Address: 19 Bukit Pasoh Rd, Singapore 089833.
Opening Hours: 11am – 11.30pm daily
With the hustle and bustle of the city life that may have taken a toll on your bodies, take a sit back and unwind with a book in hand at one of these cafes today!
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