Baba Chews is a cafe & restaurant inspired by the vibrant Katong neighbourhood. The name ‘Baba Chews’ pays homage to the Katong neighbourhood (Baba is an honorific term for Peranakan males), and Chews refer to Mr. Chew Joo Chiat, a late wealthy Chinese landowner who was known as the ‘King of Katong’ who in 1917 allowed the use of a road through his land for public use. Baba Chews sit at the site of the former Joo Chiat Police Station (1928 – 1987), built by the British in the late 1920’s when Singapore was still a British Colony. Today, it has been awarded conservation status by Singapore’s national urban planning authority.

Our restaurant’s interior is a clever mix of existing architectural elements from the 1920’s to modern and simple elegance.

At Baba Chews, we have put together a menu of Modern-Singaporean (Mod-Sin) dishes, alongside Western comfort food & local favourites. Open all day, Baba Chews offers a great selection for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Common Man Coffee Roasters, TWG tea, and a variety of mocktails and alcoholic drinks complete your meal experience with us.

We hope you enjoy the food as much as we had fun putting this together.