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Cafe de Swan
29 Swan Lake Ave, Singapore 455718
Opening Hours
STAMPEDE Score
Moderate confidenceScore: 65 / 100
Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago
Editor’s Note
Last updated 30 May 2026
Our take: Cafe de Swan presents itself as a cafe but punches above its weight with a menu that includes more substantial mains.
We see consistent praise for dishes like the Wagyu Burger and Meatball Pasta, with some reviewers highlighting the quality of the aged meat.
The Crab Linguine also receives positive mentions for its taste.
However, we note a significant outlier in the form of the 'Beast Burger' and 'Beast Fries,' which one reviewer found to be overpriced and lacking in flavour, describing the beef as tasting frozen and the fries as topped with 'gross' pickles.
Service can be inconsistent, with one customer reporting a 30-minute wait for a waffle despite the cafe not being busy, suggesting orders might occasionally be overlooked.
Despite this, the overall sentiment points to a pleasant dining experience, especially during off-peak hours when parking and seating are readily available.
We'd recommend focusing on their well-regarded mains over the 'Beast' items.
Best for a relaxed meal when you're not in a rush, particularly on weekday evenings or Sunday lunch.
Signature
Wagyu Burger
Best time
Weekday nights or Sunday lunch
Wait time
Expect 30+ minutes for waffles during off-peak
Score: 65 · 5 sources
What customers say
Cafe de Swan generally receives positive feedback for its high-quality, flavorful dishes like the wagyu burger, meatball pasta, and crab linguine, with customers often surprised by the culinary skill, especially from a young team.
However, there are notable inconsistencies in service, with long waits for items like waffles even when the cafe isn't busy, and strong negative reactions to specific dishes such as the "Beast Burger" and "Beast Fries" which are described as expensive and lacking flavor.
Parking is available and convenient.
Google Reviews
This is a pleasant restaurant in Opera Estate. Some roadside parking. We came on a weekday night and there was no crowd and waiting for a table. We ordered a burger and crab linguine. The food was qui…
Absolute trash BEAST BURGER and BEAST FRIES. Do not order. So expensive. Beef no flavour, taste like frozen beef. Not much flavour in burger the sauces inside was just ketchup. Loaded beast fries h…
First time visiting, order a beverage and a waffle ice cream. The waffle apparently took abit longer. >30minutes. Probably the staff forgotten my order. I approached the counter and that’s where he re…
Surprised by the quality and the taste of the food by this unassuming restaurant who called themselves a cafe. Not a single dish is underwhelming. All are overwhelming. The question is if I have the a…
Inside Opera Estate. There are some free parking outside the row of shop houses. Not too busy on a Sunday lunch and it is possible to get a table without reservation. The meat ball pasta and the wagyu…
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