Zen Cafe

Name: Zen Cafe
Address: Bright Hill Road, Bishan, 570410, SG
Price range: $

4.2(4)|$$$|1|Closed Now

Vegetarian

Zen Cafe is a café inside Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery on Bright Hill Road in Bishan, about five minutes from Bright Hill MRT, open Mon–Fri 10am–7pm; Sat and Sun 10am–5pm. The menu is short: vegetarian roast duck rice, vegetarian curry sotong rice, rice dumpling soup, cream of mushroom soup, french fries, mushroom sandwiches and coffee such as the café latte. It has indoor air-conditioned seating, outdoor seating beside the stall, and corners set aside for zazen. Prices sit at $.

What diners say

Diners describe a peaceful, temple-adjacent atmosphere and tasty vegetarian snacks, though a few find the coffee and pastries slightly pricey and the menu limited.

Overview

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Bishan

Bright Hill Road
Singapore 570410

Hours today

10am - 5pm

Phone

Not listed yet

Cuisine

Chinese · Western · Cafe

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Food & drinks

Bread Cake Coffee Smoothie Soup Tea

Cuisine

Western

Location

Bishan Central Heartlands

Type of place

Bakery Cafe

Meal time

Lunch

Dietary

Vegetarian

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Questions about Zen Cafe

How do I get to Zen Cafe by MRT or bus?: Take the MRT to Bright Hill and use Exit 2; the walk from there is about 5 minutes. By bus, services 52, 162, 410G, 410W stop at or opposite Bright Hill Temple on Sin Ming Avenue, about 3 minutes on foot.
Is Zen Cafe vegetarian or vegan?: Zen Cafe is a vegetarian café inside a Buddhist monastery. Diners list vegetarian options and coffee. We have not confirmed whether it uses egg, onion or garlic, so ask the stall when ordering.
What should I order at Zen Cafe?: Reviewers mention the vegetarian snacks and mushroom sandwiches, the vegetarian roast duck rice and the coffee. The menu is limited but described as filling enough for a light, quick bite.
What are the opening hours?: Mon–Fri 10am–7pm; Sat and Sun 10am–5pm. Hours can change, so check before a special trip.

4 Reviews

Yap Miltonvia Google Maps2026-07-14

Very Japanese-esque and modern cafe serving quality coffee and vegetarian food. You can chill outside the stall or head into the air-con cafe. There are sitting spots for zazen there too.

Tommy Limvia Google Maps2025-11-14

Great place to unwind or do some deep thinking. The atmosphere is peaceful and inviting. Coffee and pastries were decent, though slightly pricey. Staff were generally warm and unhurried, which matched the calm vibe of the café.

Francis Dvia Google Maps2024-09-14

Really love the vibe here at Zen cafe. So calming and relaxing, true to the spirit of its name and its location at the monastery. Vegetarian snacks were tasty and filling enough. There is a limited menu to choose from but sufficiently satisfying for a light and quick bite.

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Questions about Zen Cafe

How do I get to Zen Cafe by MRT or bus?

Take the MRT to Bright Hill and use Exit 2; the walk from there is about 5 minutes. By bus, services 52, 162, 410G, 410W stop at or opposite Bright Hill Temple on Sin Ming Avenue, about 3 minutes on foot.

Is Zen Cafe vegetarian or vegan?

Zen Cafe is a vegetarian café inside a Buddhist monastery. Diners list vegetarian options and coffee. We have not confirmed whether it uses egg, onion or garlic, so ask the stall when ordering.

What should I order at Zen Cafe?

Reviewers mention the vegetarian snacks and mushroom sandwiches, the vegetarian roast duck rice and the coffee. The menu is limited but described as filling enough for a light, quick bite.

What are the opening hours?

Mon–Fri 10am–7pm; Sat and Sun 10am–5pm. Hours can change, so check before a special trip.

4 Reviews

Yap Miltonvia Google Maps2026-07-14

Very Japanese-esque and modern cafe serving quality coffee and vegetarian food. You can chill outside the stall or head into the air-con cafe. There are sitting spots for zazen there too.

Tommy Limvia Google Maps2025-11-14

Francis Dvia Google Maps2024-09-14