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YY Kafei Dian

4.1(2,994)on Google$coffeedowntown core

37 Beach Rd, #01-01, Singapore 189678

Dine-inTakeout

Opening Hours

Today (Monday)7:30 AM – 7:00 PM

STAMPEDE Score

Moderate confidence
C+Worth a visit

Score: 65 / 100

Atmosphere60
Queue wait70
Food quality65
Value for money60

Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago

Editor’s Note

Last updated 29 May 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.

Kaya Toast qualityTraditional Hainanese breakfastService inconsistencyCash-only paymentInconsistent food quality beyond breakfast items
60% positive20% neutral20% negative

Google Reviews

★★★★★Veronica Gabrielle Ng· 2 months ago

Came here around 08.25 and the que is already long. The que is around 10 minutes, but the food gets served really quick. I ordered the classic Kaya Toast & Teh C Siew Dai. The total is $4 for da bao (…

★★★★★Cuong Lam I Photographer I House Designer· 4 months ago

YY Kafei Dian. 07:30. My morning routine for a huge walking expedition is to have breakfast here, to fuel up. My standard order is the 2 slices of THICK butter toasts, two poached eggs done to perfect…

★★★★★Typical Tourist. or not· 5 months ago

A solid choice for a traditional Hainanese kopitiam breakfast. The kaya butter toast was fluffy and the kaya was very fragrant. We also tried a prepacked nasi lemak and it was delicious. The kopi was…

★★★★★YY· 3 months ago

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…

★★★★Jenny Joan Lee· 3 months ago

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…

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