Photo credit: Starbucks

Starbucks is the largest coffee retailer in the world, sourcing 99% of its coffee sustainably to make coffee drinking guilt-free.  

Currently, the company is testing out the use of a variety of greener cups that are both recyclable and compostable. It has also started using lightweight strawless lids in its bid to eliminate 1 billion single-use plastic straws annually. In fact, Singapore is one of the select cities to pilot and introduce these strawless lids for selected drinks and the use of compostable straws made of corn starch-based material. 

Customers who bring their own tumbler or mug may even get a discount* for their favourite drinks. 

*Terms and conditions apply

Where: East Coast Park Parkland Green

Opening hours: 
Monday to Thursday and Sunday – 7.30 am to 11 pm
Friday, Saturday and eve of Public Holidays – 7.30 am to midnight

3. Food for Tots

Photo credit: Food for Thoughts

Food For Tots is a self-service kids café that believes children can help themselves and others while positively impacting the world. It runs a series of programmes for children, such as Food Crafternoon and Nature Bingo Trail, to inspire them to be positive change agents. 

Food For Tots draws influence from Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden’s mission to cultivate an appreciation for the natural environment by incorporating an upcycled colander light installation on its premises and adopting the use of sustainable cutlery, biodegradable plant straws and chemical-free bamboo napkins.

Where: Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden, Singapore Botanic Gardens

Opening hours: 
Tuesday to Sunday: 9 am to 7 pm
Closed every Monday unless it is a Public Holiday

New Openings at Cyclist Park

Whether you love cycling or are just looking for a new place to chill in the east, head over to the newly opened Cyclist Park at East Coast Park.
1. KNS Restaurant



Named after its founders, Kumar, Nila and Sanjay, this affordable halal restaurant offers a wide range of food choices on its menu. Particularly worth the special mention is its $10 buffet spread every Monday to Friday between 11 am and 12 pm. So, fill up on unlimited biryani, pratas and Nasi Goreng Pattaya, and complete your meal with everyone’s beverage choice, the Milo Dinosaur.