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YY Kafei Dian
37 Beach Rd, #01-01, Singapore 189678
YY Kafei Dian is a budget-friendly cafe located at 37 Beach Rd in Singapore's Downtown Core. The spot draws regular visitors who appreciate its casual atmosphere and affordable offerings.
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STAMPEDE Score
Moderate confidenceScore: 65 / 100
Based on 5 data points · Updated 1 month ago
Editor’s Note
Last updated 21 Jul 2026
Our take: YY Kafei Dian offers a traditional Hainanese kopitiam experience, best known for its breakfast items.
The Kaya Toast, priced around $4 with a drink for takeaway, is frequently praised for its crusty brioche-like bread, fragrant kaya, and generous butter.
We note that the Teh C Siew Dai is genuinely less sweet, catering to those who prefer minimal sugar.
Early mornings, especially before 8:30 AM, see queues forming, but service is generally quick.
Beyond breakfast, the lunch menu, starting at 11 AM, includes items like wet Beef Char Kway Teow and Hainanese Chinese rice, which some find delicious.
However, we've seen mixed feedback on other dishes; the chicken rice is described as subdued, and the claypot eemian as not particularly generous with ingredients.
Service can be inconsistent, with some reports of staff being brusque.
We recommend YY Kafei Dian for a quick, traditional Hainanese breakfast, particularly for its Kaya Toast and Kopi O.
Be prepared for potential queues and note that they primarily accept cash.
It's a reliable spot for a classic breakfast, but perhaps not a destination for an elaborate lunch.
Signature
Kaya Toast
Best time
early morning
Wait time
10-15 minutes during peak breakfast hours
Price
Below $10/person
Score: 65 · 5 sources
What customers say
YY Kafei Dian is a popular spot for traditional Hainanese breakfast, drawing locals and cyclists, though some find it overrated.
Customers frequently praise the Kaya Toast for its unique brioche-like texture and perfect jam, as well as the strong Kopi O and flavorful Nasi Lemak.
However, some experiences highlight inconsistent food quality, such as tough chicken, unevenly spread kaya on toast, and dry pork chop with minimal sauce.
Service can be a point of contention, with reports of rude staff contrasting with polite counter service, and the cafe's cash-only policy is noted.
Google Reviews
YY Kafei Dian feels like stepping into old Singapore with just enough modern touches to keep things comfortable. The kaya toast here uses proper old-school buns — thick, fluffy, slightly crisp outside…
Delicious, thick, soft, Kaya Toast Bun! Plenty of kaya spread in this thing, matched with coffee makes for an awesome kopitiam breakfast! Place can get crowded at even strange times of the day. Queue…
Overly rated & hyped up. A tourist trap!!! Ordered a pork chop with rice & iced lemon tea. The meat was not too bad but hardly any sauce so rice was very dry. 🙄 The cup of iced lemon tea was the sma…
YY Kafei Dian is a charming and cozy café that blends nostalgic vibes with a modern twist, making it a popular spot for both locals and tourists. Inspired by traditional kopitiams, the café offers a w…
Very mixed feelings after our meal here, in a rather unique concept coffee shop which play hosts to several stalls (perhaps under one roof), manned by a single counter - there are freshly baked pastri…
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