Cafe on the Ridge

★ 3.5(119)on Google$$coffeequeenstown

9 Kent Ridge Dr, Singapore 119241

Dine-inTakeoutWheelchair accessible

6586 3722

Opening Hours

Today (Monday)11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM

STAMPEDE Score

Moderate confidence

C+Worth a visit

Score: 60 / 100

Atmosphere70

Queue wait60

Consistency40

Food quality55

Value for money50

Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago

Editor’s Note

Last updated 29 May 2026

Our take: Cafe on the Ridge presents itself as a convenient dining option, particularly for NUS staff and NUSS Guild House members.

We note a recurring theme of inconsistent food quality and service, with recent reviews highlighting a significant decline.

While some patrons praise generous portions and fresh ingredients in dishes like salads, others report soggy pasta, uninspired steak, and fish that was not fresh.

The Punjabi Mutton Masala at $15.50 and Briyani at $4.00 are frequently cited as standout dishes, with tender meat and good flavour.

However, service can be hit-or-miss, with some staff described as unmotivated or gruff, contrasting with occasional friendly managers or even robot servers providing better service.

Given the mixed feedback and recent drop in standards, we'd recommend it primarily for its signature Indian dishes, and only if you're already in the area and have a reservation during peak hours.

Signature

Punjabi Mutton Masala

Best time

lunch, with reservation

Price

$$ ($15-25/person)

Score: 60 · 5 sources

What customers say

Cafe on the Ridge receives mixed but generally moderate sentiment, with recurring issues regarding service quality and food consistency.

While some dishes like the Punjabi Mutton Masala and certain salads are highly praised for taste and freshness, others like the fish beehoon soup, oglio aglio pasta, and sirloin steak are noted for poor quality or lack of flavor.

Service is inconsistent, ranging from friendly and attentive to unmotivated or gruff, with long wait times reported during peak hours.

Inconsistent food qualityVariable service attentivenessGenerous portions (some dishes)High prices / Value for moneyBusy during peak hours / Reservations recommended

40% positive20% neutral40% negative

Google Reviews

★★★★★GK T· 4 months ago

Service AND Food standards have plummeted: we asked a staff a question about the type of fish served & she replied she doesn’t know, shrugged her shoulders and walked away; a dish we ordered was so fo…

★★★★★Wei Ming Tan· a year ago

Have been to this place for quite a number of years. A pity that the food standards could be better. First the good - portions are generous, ingredients like salads, cheese and prawns were fresh, and…

★★★★★CK C· a year ago

Food was pretty good and reasonably priced. The menu is comprehensive. The robot server provided better service than the human staff, who appeared to be unmotivated. The cafe was packed during lunch t…

★★★★★Savan· a year ago

Thanks my friend for bringing me here for lunch. There were a lot of people during lunchtime, so it’s best to book a table in advance. There’s a wide variety of dishes, but the portions are quite sma…

★★★★★DataDriven Foodie· 2 years ago

QR code to order your food, friendly and attentive staffs, food tasted great. Though it can be pricey but this makes a good place for business meetings. Got the Punjabi Mutton Masala ($15.50), and B…

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