Piccolo by Hei Kim at Far East Plaza has established itself as a hidden dessert gem along Orchard Road, operating from #03-22 as a quaint local cafe that takes pride in sweets and cakes baked in-house. What distinguishes Piccolo from the many cafes in Singapore's shopping district is their philosophy of toning down sweetness - rather than the cloyingly sweet desserts that plague many establishments, Piccolo's treats demonstrate restrained sweetness that allows flavours to shine through more clearly. This approach has made the cafe a favourite among those who appreciate desserts that don't overwhelm with sugar.
The signature treats include the Burnt Cheese Cake at , alongside Honey Layered cake and the unique Black Sesame Matcha creation at each. These three items showcase the kitchen's range - from the Basque-inspired burnt cheesecake to the intricate layered honey cake and the Japanese-influenced black sesame and matcha combination. Beyond the regular menu, Piccolo offers seasonal cakes that provide returning customers with new reasons to visit.
Operating hours demonstrate the cafe's focus on morning and daytime trade - closed Mondays, Tuesday through Friday from 8:30am to 5pm, and weekends from 9am to 5pm. The early opening time makes it particularly appealing for those seeking quality coffee and cake to start their day or for morning meetups in a relaxed environment. For dessert enthusiasts who appreciate quality baking with balanced flavours rather than sugar overkill, Piccolo by Hei Kim delivers the kind of thoughtful, well-executed treats that justify seeking out this off-the-beaten-path Orchard Road cafe.
Orchard Road
Operating Hours
Closed - Opens Tomorrow
Opens tomorrow at 9 am
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
8:30 am–5 pm
Wednesday
8:30 am–5 pm
Friday
8:30 am–5 pm
Saturday
(Today)
9 am–5 pm
Sunday
9 am–5 pm
Price Distribution
$1–1048%
$10–2045%
$20–306%
Our Menu
Menu Highlights
Thailand Pangkhon Satitkun Honey
$7.00
Smooth, burst with blueberry and strawberry at the same time gentle to palette.
Indonesia Gayo Atu Lintang
$7.00
Anaerobic Black Honey. Sweet, Bold, Fruity, Lychee, Honey
Ethiopia Tibe Haro Uraga Natural
$8.00
Peach, vanilla, a bit of berries
Ethiopia Konga Wete Washed
$8.00
Black tea, lemon
Colombia Quebradita Peach Yeast
$9.00
Peach tea, muscat grape
Panama Kambera Geisha
$9.00
Very fermented, cacao nibs, raisins, rum, blue berries
Espresso (Single Origin)
$5.50
Black (Single Origin)
$6.00
White
$7.00
Mocha
$7.50
Cold Brew
$7.50
Einspanner
$7.50
Iced Black Sesame Latte
7-9
Iced Speculoos
$7.00
Filter Coffee
$7.00
(see filter menu)
Black Tea Cocoa
$6.00
Earl Grey Lavender Citrus
$8.00
**Osmanthus Oolong
$8.50
Secrets of Singapore
Strawberry Cream (no caffeine)
**Pomegranate Rooibos (no caffeine)
Matcha Latte
$6.00
Iced Black Sesame Matcha
$8.00
Iced Strawberry Matcha (No Oat/Soy Option)
$8.50
Iced Strawberry Latte (strawberry purée & milk)
$7.50
Honey Lemon Soda
$7.00
Chocolate
$6.00
Baby Cino
$4.00
Menu Highlights
Espresso (Single Origin)
$5.00
Black (Single Origin)
$5.50
White
$6.00
Mocha
$7.00
Cold Brew
Filter Coffee (see filter menu)
7-9
Iced Black Sesame Latte
$7.50
Iced Speculoos
$7.50
Black Tea Cocoa
$7.00
Earl Grey Lavender Citrus
$7.00
Osmanthus Oolong
$7.50
Secrets of Singapore
$7.50
Strawberry Cream (no caffeine)
$7.00
Pomegranate Rooibos (no caffeine)
$7.00
Matcha Latte
$6.00
Iced Black Sesame Matcha
$8.00
Iced Strawberry Matcha
$8.50
Iced Strawberry Latte (strawberry purée & milk)
$7.50
Honey Lemon Soda
$7.00
Chocolate
$6.00
Baby Cino
$4.00
Shokupan toast
Shokupan with Curry & Cheese
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Furikado
Avocado, ajistuke tamago with furikake on toast
In house baked Savoury Pie/Quiche
Served with Salad
Menu Highlights
Espresso
$4.00
Black
$4.50
White
$5.00
Mocha
$6.00
Filter Coffee
7-9
Iced Black Sesame Latte
$7.00
Iced Speculoos
$7.00
Ice +1
Oat +1
TEA By the Pot
$7.00
Black Tea Cocoa
Early Grey Lavender Citrus
Osmanthus Oolong
Secrets of Singapore
Strawberry Cream
Iced Strawberry Latte
$7.50
Iced Black Sesame Matcha
$8.00
Hot Chocolate
$6.00
Baby Cino
$4.00
Sweets
8-10
Check in store
Menu Highlights
Espresso (Single Origin)
$5.00
Black (Single Origin)
$5.00
White
$5.50
Mocha
$6.00
Cold Brew
$7.00
Filter Coffee
7-9
see filter menu
Iced Black Sesame Latte
$7.50
Iced Speculoos
$7.50
Black Tea Cocoa
$7.00
Earl Grey Lavender Citrus
Osmanthus Oolong
Secrets of Singapore
Strawberry Cream
(no caffeine)
Pomegranate Rooibos
(no caffeine)
Matcha Latte
$6.00
Iced Black Sesame Matcha
$8.00
Iced Strawberry Matcha
$8.50
Iced Strawberry Latte
$7.50
(strawberry purée & milk)
Honey Lemon Soda
$7.00
Chocolate
$6.00
Baby Cino
$4.00
Menu Highlights
El Sal Las Ranas
$8.00
Extended Fermentation Natural, Marzipan, caramel, red fruits
Fermentation Natural. Currants, red berries, apple jam, red apples, roasted hazelnuts, creamy and velvety body. Great mouthfeel.
Menu Highlights
Thailand Pangkhon Satitkun Honey
$7.00
Smooth, burst with blueberry and strawberry at the same time gentle to palette.
Colombia Las Flores Chiroso
$8.00
Yeast anaerobic washed, thermal shock. Aroma of muscat grape, ginger lily and white pepper. Citrus chai when enjoyed hot then the fish sauce slowly comes through (in a good way) as it cools down.
Ethiopia Banko Gotiti
$8.00
Washed. Lemon, black tea
El Sal Las Ranas
$8.00
Extended Fermentation Natural. Marzipan, caramel, red fruits
El Salvador San Felipe
$8.00
Fermentation Natural. Currants, red berries, apple jam, red apples, roasted hazelnuts, creamy and velvety body. Great mouthfeel.
Photo Gallery
Interior view of Piccolo By Hei Kim cafe with customers seated at tables.
A layered coffee drink sits on a wooden table in a cafe setting.
A slice of chocolate tart topped with whipped cream and banana slices.
A beautifully crafted latte with intricate foam art sits on a marble table.
A slice of layered cake with cream and berry filling, topped with jam.
A slice of banana chocolate cake and an iced coffee sit on a table next to an e-reader.
Two beautifully crafted lattes with latte art sit on a wooden table in a cafe.
Two coffees with latte art and a slice of tiramisu cake on a wooden table.
A modern cafe counter with stools, coffee brewing equipment, and a pie.
A menu from Piccolo by Hei Kim featuring filter coffee, espresso drinks, tea, and other beverages.
A display fridge filled with various cakes and cheesecakes from Piccolo By Hei Kim.
A latte, a green drink, and a slice of banana cake are displayed on a table.
A refrigerator filled with various cakes, desserts, and milk bottles from Piccolo By Hei Kim.
Two refreshing matcha drinks, one iced and one hot, served at Piccolo By Hei Kim.
Two cups of coffee, one latte art and one black coffee, on a marble table.
A slice of layered cake with cream frosting sits on a decorative plate next to a drink.
A display fridge filled with various cakes and cheesecakes from Piccolo By Hei Kim.
A glass of coffee with latte art on a saucer on a marble table.
A tall slice of layered cake with a chocolate drink and a fork on a plate.
A menu from Piccolo by Hei Kim featuring coffee, tea, and breakfast items.
Two beautifully crafted lattes with intricate latte art sit on a marble table.
A menu from Piccolo by Hei Kim featuring coffee, tea, and sweets.
A slice of burnt cheesecake with a latte art coffee on a wooden table.
A menu from Piccolo by Hei Kim featuring coffee, tea, and other beverages.
A menu from Piccolo by Hei Kim featuring single origin filter coffee.
A menu from Piccolo by Hei Kim featuring filter coffee options.
A menu from Piccolo by Hei Kim featuring filter coffee options and tasting notes.
A menu from Piccolo by Hei Kim featuring pies, cakes, coffee, tea, and other beverages.
Interior view of Piccolo By Hei Kim cafe with customers seated at tables.
A menu from Piccolo by Hei Kim featuring coffee, tea, and other beverages.
A menu from Piccolo by Hei Kim lists coffee, tea, and sweets with prices.
A menu from Piccolo by Hei Kim featuring filter coffee options with tasting notes.
Interior of a modern coffee shop with a counter, stools, and tables.
The entrance of Piccolo By Hei Kim, a shop with people inside and a sign above.
A menu from Piccolo by Hei Kim featuring filter coffee options and their tasting notes.
A menu from Piccolo by Hei Kim featuring coffee, tea, and other beverages.
A menu from Piccolo by Hei Kim featuring coffee, tea, cakes, and other beverages.
A menu from Piccolo by Hei Kim featuring single origin filter coffees.
A menu from Piccolo by Hei Kim featuring filter coffee options.
Stumbled upon this spot while wandering around FEP, drawn in by the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee.
The cafe has a homely yet minimalist, cozy-industrial vibe that feels welcoming. I only tried the coffee this time (which was good) but noticed they also bake their own cakes instore, which I’ll definitely come back for. The staff were proactive and attentive, which made the experience even better. Would be great if they had a menu displayed outside though
penny
banoffee cake — i was quite let down by this 😭 it’s 90% cream, with a chocolate tart at the bottom. i wish the cream had more flavour at least, and i couldn’t really appreciate the flavour of the tart as im not a fan of dark choco :”)
honey cake — thank god i got this bc it really salvaged the whole experience for me 🤣 it was so yummy!!! buttery 🤭 it could’ve had a stronger honey taste but that’s okay, the texture and everything else was great
sesame latte — i don’t like coffee and ordered this not knowing it had coffee in it 🥹 my past experiences ordering a sesame latte didn’t come with coffee…. luckily my friend likes coffee so it didn’t go to waste
deb w
Small cozy shop selling coffee and cakes. Came around 230pm and it was almost full. We asked for recommendation for the filtered coffee that is not so acidic. Love the recommended $7 Indonesia coffee that smells aromatic and tasted fruity and nutty. Also had the cheese cake which was creamy, eating small bites with the burnt top was super yummy. Would try again.
Sarah Siddiqui
This cafe is so cute!! It’s got a great and very unique selection of drinks and desserts that all look so good. I come here to get my matcha latte that they do perfectly. The staff are also quite kind, and the service is so fast. I would 100% recommend this cafe to anyone, it’s really such a perfect cafe for a quick caffeine run or a dessert stop.
Kyler Teo
Not so hidden gem located in Far East Plaza! Saw many amazing reviews about this place and was excited to try it out. Had the Banoffee ($10) and Matcha Cheese Black Sesame ($11). Portion sizes were generous (shared 2 cakes amongst 3 people) and cakes were pretty decent but lacked the wow factor in my opinion. Heard that their drinks are good so I will definitely consider dropping by if I’m in the area! It’s a great spot to chill and get some work done too! Check out my Instagram food account @kyscals for a more in-depth review!!
