Polar Cafe represents the hospitality-focused extension of the renowned Polar Puffs & Cakes legacy, operating strategically within Singapore's healthcare institutions to serve both medical staff and visitors with quality halal-certified refreshments. Located primarily at Tan Tock Seng Hospital and Mount Alvernia Medical Centre, Polar Cafe provides a convenient dining solution for those spending extended time in medical facilities. The cafe operates as part of the broader Polar family, which has secured over 90 years in Singapore's food industry since 1926, bringing decades of culinary expertise and halal certification to the healthcare environment. This specialized positioning allows Polar Cafe to serve a unique niche market while maintaining the high standards and halal integrity that the Polar brand has been known for across generations.
While Polar Cafe's menu offerings are more streamlined compared to the extensive Polar Puffs & Cakes bakery chain, they maintain the brand's commitment to quality baked goods and refreshments suitable for the medical facility environment. The cafe provides essential food services including light meals, beverages, and selected baked items that cater to the needs of healthcare workers, patients' families, and visitors who require convenient, halal-certified dining options during medical visits. The connection to Polar Puffs & Cakes ensures access to the brand's signature items when appropriate, including their famous curry puffs and various pastries that have been customer favorites for decades. The halal certification maintained across all Polar establishments ensures that Muslim customers can confidently choose from the available offerings without dietary concerns.
Polar Cafe's significance extends beyond typical food service by providing comfort and familiarity during often stressful hospital visits, serving as a reliable source of quality refreshments when people need them most. The strategic placement within medical facilities demonstrates Polar's understanding of community needs and their commitment to serving Singapore's diverse population in various settings. As part of the broader Polar ecosystem that includes over 30 bakery locations across Singapore, Polar Cafe contributes to the brand's mission of making quality halal baked goods accessible throughout the island. The cafe's presence in healthcare settings reflects Singapore's commitment to inclusive dining options and ensures that dietary requirements are respected even in specialized institutional environments.
Was waiting to buy a sugar roll (without sugar). Called the staff but she was busy manning her phone
I was waiting to buy a sugar roll (without sugar). I called the staff, but she was busy manning her phone while awaiting the oven. Then a lady came and "jumped" the queue, and the staff didn't even bother to ask who was first! Anyway, the sugar roll was really disappointing; it wasn't soft but hardened. It must have been on the shelf for at least 2 days already. Avoid!
Chilli Padi
Newly opened, very green staff, but helpful. This outlet has a cafe attached and they serve waffle-b
Newly opened with very green staff, but they were helpful. This outlet has an attached cafe that serves waffle-burgers and other desserts, as well as cafe drinks.
Wei Lun Lim
Peter Goh
Terrible coffee.
Terrible coffee.
Positive Reviews
Florence Low
☕️🌸 We ordered Polar curry puffs, eclairs & a log of butter cake for tea time recently via Grab Deli
☕️ We ordered Polar curry puffs, eclairs & a log of butter cake for tea time recently via Grab Delivery from the Mt Alveria Hospital's Polar Puffs outlet.
️ The cakes and savoury pastries were, as usual, delicious and tasty. ✳️ Polar Puffs remains an all-time favourite and reliable bakery for me, offering good quality bakes that I can count on.
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My memories
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Did you know that Polar Cafe's original shop was at High Street? In the early 1970s, my Peranakan father took me there a few times. I was very small then, maybe only 5 or 6 years old, so I only have a faint memory of the cafe.
♀️ It was many years later that I realised that was the original Polar Cafe of High Street.
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The history / memories of Polar Puffs Cafe at High Street.
High Street / Singapore (1950s till 1970s).
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☕ My late father used to take me to Polar Cafe at 51 High Street in the early 1970s. I have faint but lovely memories of the cafe. I do remember eating the curry puffs and their famed sugar rolls.
● At the old Polar Cafe at High Street in the distant past, I distinctly recall climbing a short flight of steps to the second floor and sitting at a small square table next to an open window with a view of the nearby Singapore River. I still remember the white, large round lamp hanging above us, and the small white table where we sat.
● When seated, I barely reached the height of the table. At some point, I got down from the chair and inched my way gingerly towards the open windows to get a better view of the surroundings. I recall clearly seeing a thin sliver of the Singapore River and at that time, I thought to myself, "wah, there is a river here." I love viewing canals and streams, you see.
● Because there were not many tall buildings in those days, I was able to view the Singapore River from my vantage point on the 2nd floor of the cafe.
That is the only memory I have of Polar Cafe. There were some 1960s-style rattan or wicker chairs on the first floor. I was only about 5 to 7 years old. That is all I can remember.
Mick Chow
Newly open @ Chinatown. 2 aunties doing waffles very friendly !!!
Newly opened at Chinatown. Two aunties making waffles, very friendly!
