SINGAPORE - Hong Kong’s popular cafe chain Elephant Grounds will make its debut on Jan 10 at Guoco Midtown in Bugis. 

What started out as a neighbourhood coffee counter in Hong Kong now has seven locations in the territory - including the latest one launched five months ago in Tsim Sha Tsui. 

Its entrance into Singapore is courtesy of the founders of Hong Kong-based group Leading Nation Hospitality, which debuted ramen restaurant Mashi No Mashi here in 2024 via its local franchise partner Authentic Bites Concepts. 

The 70-seat Elephant Grounds - with pet-friendly outdoor seating - takes over the space previously vacated by Mashi No Mashi, which moved to Nankin Row in October 2025. 

Like in Hong Kong, the space carries the same nature-inspired aesthetic - complete with stamped phrases on the wood panels such as “No Bad Days” and “Coffee & Chill”. 

The food menu here carries the same signatures as in Hong Kong, along with exclusive items and vegetarian options. 

On weekdays, there are two menus - one for breakfast (8 to 11am), the other for all-day dining (from 11am). There is also a separate weekend brunch menu.

Signatures such as the Mr Shakshuka ($20) with toasted sourdough, chorizo, feta and cilantro, all-day breakfast ($18) and Acai Yogurt Bowl ($18) are available across all the menus, along with pastries baked on site, coffee, tea and other beverages.