After more than a decade shaping Hong Kong’s café culture, Elephant Grounds has finally landed in Singapore — and it does so with confidence. Tucked within Guoco Midtown’s Network Hub, the space feels like an urban sanctuary: airy, design-led, quietly buzzy. It’s pet-friendly, family-friendly, laptop-friendly, but never chaotic.
At the heart of the double-volume space sits the bakery as a centrepiece. Pastries are baked fresh daily and are certainly a highlight, especially as the croissants are widely regarded as some of the best in Hong Kong.
Their non-traditional lamination technique (a blend of French and Japanese methods) creates layers that shatter delicately before giving way to a buttery, tender centre.
The Banoffee croissant is the cult favourite — and yes, it’s often sold out by midday. If you’re going later, manage expectations.
But if you aren’t in time for the Banoffee, go for the plain croissant, which is beautifully executed. Alternatively, the banana bread makes a strong case for a simple coffee pairing done right.
If you come here and skip the pastries, you’re missing half the story.
What Else We Tried & Loved
Mr Shakshuka (S$20) is a popular for good reason. Baked eggs nestled in spicy tomato salsa, punctuated with smoky chorizo, tangy feta, and fresh cilantro, all scooped up with toasted sourdough. It’s hearty, comforting, and deeply satisfying in that classic brunch way.
The spice level is assertive without overwhelming, and the sourdough does the essential job of soaking up every last bit of sauce. This is certainly a reliable crowd-pleaser.
If you’re looking for something balanced and nourishing, the Torched Salmon Donburi (S$20) is it.
Torched salmon sits over rice with sweet corn, pickled cucumbers, mixed greens, an onsen egg, and kewpie mayonnaise. Once you break that egg and let everything mingle, it becomes creamy, savoury, and quietly addictive. It feels like a proper meal; wholesome, structured, and satisfying without tipping into heaviness. Basically, the kind of plate you order when you want to feel good after.
My personal favourite has got to be The Breakfast Sandwich (S$20). This comes with a sumptuous combination of avocado, bacon, scrambled eggs, cheddar, all tucked into a housemade croissant.
It’s essentially every breakfast classic assembled into one indulgent, cohesive bite — and it works beautifully. The croissant alone is worth talking about: flaky yet sturdy enough to hold everything together without collapsing.
This dish doubles as a showcase of how strong Elephant Grounds’ baked goods really are; rich, satisfying, but never cloying.
For a dish ideal for sharing, especially if you’re settling in for long conversations, Bistro Fries (S$12) will be the one to order. Tossed with mixed herbs, parmesan, and furikake, this is paired with an addictive furikake kewpie dip that makes it dangerously easy to keep reaching for.
No brunch is complete without pancakes and there are two options available at Elephant Grounds: The Original (S$14) and the Wildberry Stacks (S$16), which I recommend.
The Wildberry Stacks lean brighter and more acidic, with berry coulis cutting through the fresh whip and maple syrup. Almond flakes add a gentle crunch, and visually, it’s the prettier plate.
With two thick pancakes, it’s filling enough to function as dessert-for-brunch. Especially satisfying if you want something sweet but substantial. (Though they also offer other treats like churros and doughnuts if you’re in the mood to indulge further.)
Don’t Forget Coffee
Coffee remains the backbone of the brand. Their House Blend is sourced from Ijen Lestari, a Cup of Excellence–winning farm in East Java, and roasted in-house.
Beyond flat whites and pour-overs, they also carry matcha, teas, and curated alcoholic options, making this a space that transitions easily from morning meetings to late afternoon wind-downs.
Elephant Grounds is located at 124 Beach Road, Guoco Midtown, #01-04, Singapore 189771. It is open daily from 8am to 8pm.
