Jovis Cafe - The Dining Place

About Jovis Cafe - The Dining Place

Jovis Cafe is a cosy, family-friendly and work-friendly cafe on Faber Drive near Clementi, established in 2017. The cafe positions itself as a place for beautiful memories with loved ones, offering free Wi-Fi and power plugs for working or socialising, along with books and magazines, making it a spot for dates, study sessions and family dinners alike. There's also a dedicated corner for kids to play, and reviewers have specifically praised the cosy, chillax vibe.

The menu is genuinely extensive, spanning starters, salads, poultry, seafood, beef and lamb mains, a large pasta selection, pizzas and baked rice dishes, right through to coffee, tea, mocktails, cocktails, wine and spirits, plus a full dessert and pastry counter that includes cakes, tarts, ice cream sandwiches and a Jovis Bird Nest offering. A dedicated Student Menu runs on weekday afternoons, and a Kidz Club menu caters specifically to children under 10.

Jovis Cafe is reachable by public bus (routes 97, 154, 197, 198 and 201, alighting at The Infiniti or Opp The Infiniti), and updates and promotions are shared via the cafe's Telegram channel, Facebook and Instagram.

Jovis Cafe: A Cosy Family Dining Spot Near Clementi

More Than Just a Cafe

Jovis Cafe, established in 2017 on Faber Drive near Clementi, describes itself simply as "The Dining Place" — and the extensive menu backs that up. Rather than sticking to typical cafe fare, Jovis runs a full kitchen covering starters, salads, poultry, seafood, beef and lamb mains, an extensive pasta list, pizzas, and a proper bar and dessert counter, alongside its coffee and tea programme.

Built for Lingering

The cafe's mission is to be a place where beautiful memories with loved ones are created, and the practical details support that: free Wi-Fi and power plugs for working or socialising, books and magazines to browse, and a dedicated corner where kids can play. Reviewers have specifically called out the cosy, chillax vibe and a little corner for kids, making it a genuine option for study sessions, dates and family dinners alike — one reviewer noted it was a great spot for big group or family gatherings, while recommending calling ahead to check table availability.

A Menu That Covers the Bases

On the food side, standouts mentioned by customers include Mummy's Curry Chicken and the Prawn Aglio-Olio, praised for being al dente and flavourful, alongside a chicken chop noted for its generous portion. The kitchen's range runs deep — from wings and truffle fries through to a serious steak programme featuring Angus beef cuts, including a caramelised Black Angus sirloin and platters designed for sharing among 2-5 people. The pasta list alone runs to sixteen options, from a prawn aglio-olio to a seafood marinara loaded with prawns, scallops and mussels, and the pizza and baked rice section adds another dozen options spanning classic Margherita through to loaded Canadian Sunset and 4 Season varieties.

Drinks, Desserts and a Full Bar

The drinks list is just as thorough. Coffee options span the usual espresso-based drinks through to flavoured lattes like salted caramel, toffee nut and roasted hazelnut, plus an alcoholic Bailey's Latte. Tea drinkers get a genuinely wide flower tea range — butterfly pea, chrysanthemum, jasmine, lavender and more — while a dedicated Avocado Shakes menu includes several keto-friendly options built around coconut cream instead of dairy. For those after something stronger, the bar runs to a proper spirits list including aged whiskies like Yamazaki and Macallan, alongside beer, wine and house cocktails.

Dessert lovers are equally well catered for, with a rotating sliced cake and tart selection — flavours have included sea salt chocolate caramel, which one reviewer specifically praised for its unique taste — alongside ice cream sandwiches, churros, and a distinctive Jovis Bird Nest offering, served either simply with rock sugar or with rose, red dates and fructus lycii.

Deals for Students and Families

Jovis runs a Student Menu on weekdays from 1pm to 5pm (dine-in only, not valid on weekends or public holidays), pairing a choice of mains like the chicken chop or carbonara with a drink. Families with younger children are covered by the J. Kidz Club menu, designed for kids under 10, offering choices like spaghetti bolognese or fried rice served with mixed vegetables and sausages, plus a drink such as Milo or fresh milk.

Getting There and Staying Connected

Jovis Cafe is accessible by public bus via routes 97, 154, 197, 198 and 201, alighting at The Infiniti or Opp The Infiniti bus stops. The cafe shares real-time updates and promotions through its Telegram channel, alongside Facebook and Instagram, and video directions are available via its Instagram story highlights.

The Overall Experience

What comes through clearly from Jovis Cafe's menu and reviews is a genuinely all-purpose neighbourhood dining spot — comfortable enough for a long study session with free Wi-Fi, but with a kitchen and bar serious enough to handle a proper family dinner, a date night, or a celebration with premium steak and aged whisky. Combined with dedicated menus for students and young kids, Jovis positions itself as somewhere that can flex to whatever the occasion calls for.

Signature items

• Mummy's Curry Chicken
• Spaghetti Prawn Aglio-Olio
• Jovis Chicken Chop
• Caramelised Black Angus Sirloin Steak
• Jovis Bird Nest
• Sea Salt Chocolate Caramel Cake

Menu

Tea

• Tea For 1 (Cup) — Single-person pot, refillable hot water
• Tea For 2 (Pot) — Two-person pot, refillable hot water
• Earl Grey Tea Range — Earl Grey, Chamomile Earl Grey or Rose Earl Grey
• Peppermint Tea — Peppermint tea
• Roasted Green Tea — Roasted green tea
• Flower Tea Range (Non-Caffeinated) — Butterfly Pea, Chrysanthemum, Dandelion, Forget-Me-Not, French Rose, Jasmine, Lavender, Lily, Osmanthus or Moringa

Pasta

• Linguine Pesto Cream — Garlic, fresh basil & herbs
• Linguine Smoked Salmon — Smoked salmon in creamy sauce
• Spaghetti Vongole — Clams, white wine sauce & fresh herbs
• Spaghetti Pomodoro — Tomato with a touch of cream
• Spaghetti Prawn Aglio-Olio — Olive oil, garlic, chilli, chopped herbs with shelled fresh prawns (4-6pcs)
• Spaghetti Farm Mushrooms Aglio-Olio — Olive oil, garlic, chilli, chopped herbs with mushrooms
• Fettuccine Seasonal Mussels Tomato Sauce — Mussels, tomato sauce, chilli, garlic & fresh herbs
• Fusilli Mushroom Cream — Creamy sauce, chopped herbs with mixed farm mushrooms
• Fettuccine Salmon Vodka Cream Sauce — Diced salmon cooked with vodka cream, chopped fresh herbs
• Spaghetti Carbonara — Turkey ham, creamy sauce, sous-vide egg
• Linguine Soft Shell Crab Tomato — Bacon, tomato, onion, black olive, garlic, chilli tomato sauce, fresh herbs
• Penne Arrabbiata — Chilli & garlic tomato sauce
• Spaghetti Beef Bolognese — With tomato sauce
• Linguine Creamy Baby Bay Scallops — Baby bay scallops, creamy sauce, white wine & fresh herbs
• Spaghetti Beef Meatball Tomato — Beef meatballs with tomato sauce
• Linguine Seafood Marinara — Shelled prawns, baby bay scallops & mussels, white wine, tomato sauce, garlic & fresh herbs

Coffee

• Double Espresso — Double shot espresso
• Long Black — Classic long black
• Flat White — Classic flat white
• Cappuccino — Classic cappuccino
• Latte — Classic latte
• Mocha — Chocolate coffee blend
• Chai Latte — Spiced chai latte
• Popcorn Latte — Popcorn-flavoured latte
• Salted Caramel Latte — Salted caramel flavoured latte
• Toffee Nut Latte — Toffee nut flavoured latte
• Vanilla Latte — Vanilla flavoured latte
• Tiramisu Latte — Tiramisu flavoured latte
• Roasted Hazelnut Latte — Roasted hazelnut flavoured latte
• Bailey's Latte — Alcoholic special with Baileys
• Affogato — French Madagascar vanilla gelato scoop with a single shot of espresso

Salads

• Salad Tomatoes — Tomato slice with chopped herbs & garden leafy mix, parmesan cheese
• Avocado Salad — Fresh avocado slices, fresh tomatoes, garden mix, homemade vinaigrette
• Caesar Salad — Romaine lettuce, crispy croutons, bacon bits, parmesan cheese, sous-vide egg
• Roasted Chicken Salad — Marinated chicken slice with bbq sauce, garden mix & cherry tomatoes, orange vinaigrette
• Smoked Salmon Gardening — Slices of smoked Norwegian salmon with garden mix, cherry tomatoes and fresh herbs
• Crispy Soft Shell Crab Salad — Crispy soft shell crab with garden mix, citrus vinaigrette

Starters

• Garlic Bread — Classic garlic bread starter
• Snackist — Choice of nuggets, samosa, onion ring, calamari, spring rolls or karaage
• Soup of the Day — Rotating daily soup
• Original Wings — 5 wings
• Ferris Snackist — Chef selection of 5 assorted snacks
• Honey Mustard Wings — 5 wings
• Oven Baked Half Dozen Wings — Half dozen oven-baked wings
• Fiery Wings — 5 wings, spicy
• Snail in Pot — Homemade garlic herb butter & tomato sauce
• Original Potato Fries — Classic cut fries
• Pan Seared Foie-Gras — 160g, served with homemade waffle
• Truffle Fries — With grated parmesan cheese
• Cheezy Bacon Fries — Bacon, nacho cheese, mayonnaise

Avocado Shakes

• Avocado Shake — Avocado, milk, gula melaka
• Avocado Nutella Chocolate Shake — Avocado, milk, gula melaka, nutella
• Avocado Peanut Butter Shake — Avocado, milk, gula melaka, peanut butter
• Avocado Coffee Shake — Avocado, milk, condensed milk, espresso
• Avocado Coconut Mint Shake (Keto-Friendly) — Avocado, coconut cream, peppermint, himalayan salt, vanilla, stevia
• Avocado Peanut Butter Shake (Keto-Friendly) — Avocado, coconut cream, peanut butter, vanilla, stevia
• Banana Shake — Classic banana shake

Kidz Club Menu

• Kidz Meal — Choice of spaghetti bolognese, penne tomato, scrambled eggs, fried rice or fusilli mushroom creamy sauce, served with mixed vegs and sausages, plus a drink (Milo, apple juice, Ribena or fresh milk); for kids under 10

Jovis Bird Nest

• Double Boiled Bird Nest — Bird nest & rock sugar
• Rose Bird Nest — Bird nest, rock sugar, rose, red dates & fructus lycii (gou qi zi); 35-40 minutes preparation time

Mains - Poultry

• Mummy's Curry Chicken — Served with choice of toasted baguette or white rice
• Jovis Chicken Chop — Served with mixed salad, potato fries, choice of black pepper or mushroom sauce
• Braised Chicken Drums — 3-4 drums braised in red wine (coq-au-vin), served with seasonal vegetables & rice
• Honey-Glazed Fried Chicken — Glazed with honey, served with waffle, mixed salad, potato fries
• Cheezy Fried Chicken — With nacho cheese, served with waffle, mixed salad, potato fries

Pastries & Cakes

• Sliced Cake — Flavours include Ondeh Ondeh, Carrot Cake, Paddlepop Cheesecake, Chocolate Belgium, Pecan, Chocolate Rainbow, Pistachio Chocolate, Chocolate Crisp Mousse, Red Velvet, Chocolate Truffle, Sea Salt Chocolate Caramel, Earl Grey Cheesecake, Tiramisu, Lemon Meringue, Vanilla Rainbow, New York Cheesecake, Valrhona Guanaja Banana
• Sliced Tart — Flavours include Key Lime Tart with Chia Seeds, Matcha Tart, Toffee Chocolate Tart
• Whole Cake — Approx 2kg; pre-order at least 3 days in advance
• 10-in-a-Box Cake — Choose 10 cake slices of your choice

Soda & Chocolate

• Soda Flavours — Apple Mango, Airelles (Cranberry), Cherry Blossom, Green Apple, Lychee, Mango, Passionfruit, Pomegranate, Rose, White Peach
• Mint Soda with Lime — Refreshing mint and lime soda
• Saltymansiberry — Cranberry, lime, sour plum, salt rim
• Isotonic Boost — 100PLUS Zero, lime juice, honey, ginger
• Mineral Water — 500ml
• Sparkling Water — 330ml
• Hot Chocolate — Classic or with marshmallow
• Iced Chocolate — Iced chocolate drink

Mains - Beef & Lamb

• Beef Stroganoff — Minute cut of Angus beef with mashed potatoes, onions, garlic, mushrooms & garden vegs
• Angus Beef Cheek — Braised in red wine, served with mashed potato, mushroom and seasonal vegs
• Angus Onglet Beef Steak — 200g, 150-day grain fed, Cafe de Paris style, served with fries
• Grilled Angus Ribeye Steak — 200g, served with potato wedges & roasted mixed vegs, black pepper sauce
• Caramelised Black Angus Sirloin Steak — 220-260g, 200-day grain-fed, black pepper crushed, mousseline potatoes & seasoned vegs
• Jovian's Platter Meat Lovers — For 2-3 persons: sirloin steak, 4-slice lamb chop, chicken sausages, potato wedges & seasonal vegs
• Jovian's Premium 3-Ways Meat Lovers — For 4-5 persons: sirloin steak, ribeye steak, onglet beef steak, potato fries & garden vegs
• Braised Lamb Shank — In white wine, onion, garlic, tomato short jus, pasta, root vegs
• Pan Roasted Lamb Chop — With roasted root vegs, short jus

Mains - Ocean Fresh

• Crispy Fish & Fries — Dory fish served with white vinegar, mixed salad
• Pan-Seared Dory Fillet — Served with garden roasted vegetables
• Grilled Norwegian Salmon Steak — 220-240g, served with garden vegs, tomato nicoise vinaigrette
• Oven-Baked Chilean Black Cod Fillet in White Wine — 220-240g, seasonal vegs, garden salad, citrus vinaigrette

Sugar Rush Desserts

• Churros — 6 pieces, cinnamon sugar, flavours original, pandan & charcoal, with chocolate sauce
• Chocolate Molten Lava Cake — Served with fresh Madagascar vanilla gelato
• Valrhona Dark Chocolate Brownie — Served with fresh Madagascar vanilla gelato
• Butter Waffle — Served with maple syrup and butter
• Waffle with Gelato Scoop — Served with 1 gelato scoop, chocolate & caramel syrup
• Gelato — Single scoop; varied flavours at the dessert counter

Beer, Wine & Spirits

• Highball — Whiskey, club soda, ice
• Tiger Draft Beer — Available by the half pint
• Tiger Beer Tower — 3L tower
• Beer Bottles — Carlsberg, Heineken, Hoegaarden, Corona, Erdinger White (500ml), Erdinger Dunkel (500ml)
• Korean Soju — 360ml, 12% ALC
• House Pour Wine — House red or white wine
• Wine Selection — Varied red and white wine selection from the bar counter
• Chivas 12 / Chivas 18 — Blended Scotch whisky
• Johnnie Walker Black Label / Blue Label — Blended Scotch whisky
• Martell VSOP / Cordon Blue — Cognac
• Yamazaki 12 Years / 18 Years — Japanese single malt whisky
• Macallan 12 Years — Single malt Scotch whisky
• Baileys Irish Cream — Irish cream liqueur

Ice Cream Sandwiches

• Milk & Cookies — Vanilla bean ice cream & chocolate chip cookies
• Strawberries & Cream — Strawberry ice cream with white sugar cookies
• Mint Chocolate — Peppermint ice cream with chocolate fudge cookie
• Chocolate Hazelnut — Hazelnut ice cream with chocolate fudge cookies
• Toasted Marshmallow — Toasted marshmallow ice cream with brown sugar cookies
• English Earl Grey — Earl Grey ice cream with lemon zest cookies
• Double Chocolate — Chocolate ice cream with chocolate fudge cookies
• Pistachio — Pure pistachio ice cream & white sugar cookies

Pizza & Cheezy Bakes

• Margherita — Tomato base, cheese
• Cheeze-Baked Wings — Pesto cream, mozzarella, cheddar cheese
• Mac & Cheese — Macaroni, nacho cheese, mozzarella & cheddar
• Shrooms — Mixed mushrooms, tomato base cheese
• Baked Mushroom Rice — Baked rice with mixed mushrooms, mozzarella & cheese
• BBQ Chicken — Roasted chicken, onions, smokey cheddar cheese, bbq sauce, mayonnaise
• Baked Chicky Rice — Baked rice, chicken chop, mozzarella & cheddar cheese
• Hawaiian — Turkey ham, pineapple, tomato base
• Tuna Onion — Tuna, onion, tomato base
• Beef Salami — Sliced salami, tomato base
• Canadian Sunset — Crispy bacon, black olives, tomato base
• 4 Season Pizza — Mushrooms, turkey ham, bacon, roasted chicken slices, tomato base

Mocktails & Cocktails

• Mocktail Fruity Smash — Fruit, yakult & soda; choice of watermelon, peach, strawberry, lychee or kiwi
• Cocktail Fruity Smash — Fruit, vodka, yakult & soda (18+); choice of watermelon, peach, strawberry, lychee or kiwi

Student Menu (Weekday Lunch)

• 1 Food + 1 Drink Combo — Choice of Jovis Chicken Chop, Fried Chicken Cutlet or Carbonara Turkey Ham, plus a drink; dine-in only, Mon-Fri 1pm-5pm, not valid weekends or public holidays

Refreshers (Crafted In-House)

• Honey Lemon — Honey, lemon, water
• Passionade — Passionfruit, lemon, water
• Iced Lemon Tea — Red tea, lemon
• Iced Lychee Tea — Red tea, lychee
• Iced Rose Tea — Red tea, french rose flower, unsweetened
• Iced Butterfly Pea Tea — Butterfly pea flower, unsweetened
• Iced Chrysanthemum Tea — Chrysanthemum flower, unsweetened
• Iced Red Tea — Red tea
• Iced Red Milk Tea — Red tea, milk
• Iced Salted Milk Tea — Red tea, milk
• Iced Butterfly Pea Milk Tea — Butterfly pea tea, milk
• Iced Milo — Milo with milo powder on top

Frequently asked questions

What are Jovis Cafe's opening hours?

Monday to Wednesday 11:30am-9:30pm, closed Thursdays, and Friday to Sunday 10:30am-9:30pm. Last order is 8:15pm.

Is Jovis Cafe family-friendly?

Yes, it has a dedicated play corner for kids and a Kidz Club menu for children under 10.

Is there free Wi-Fi?

Yes, free Wi-Fi and power plugs are available, along with books and magazines.

Does Jovis Cafe have a student menu?

Yes, a 1 food + 1 drink Student Menu runs Monday to Friday, 1pm-5pm, dine-in only, not valid on weekends or public holidays.

What's on the kids menu?

Choices like spaghetti bolognese, penne tomato, scrambled eggs, fried rice or fusilli mushroom creamy sauce, served with mixed vegs and sausages, plus a drink; for kids under 10.

Can I reserve a table?

Yes, tables can be reserved by WhatsApp.

How do I get to Jovis Cafe?

By bus via routes 97, 154, 197, 198 or 201, alighting at The Infiniti or Opp The Infiniti bus stop; video directions are available on Instagram story highlights.

Tips

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Good to know

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