Grazing Through Home Dawn’s Vegetarian Menu — 10 Dishes to Try

There’s something about eating beside the Singapore River that makes food taste better. Maybe it’s the breeze off the water. Maybe it’s the light. Or maybe, and we think this is it, it’s because you’re at HOME Dawn.

Tucked away on the second floor of Blk 3A River Valley Road, HOME Dawn is a brunch café that takes fusion comfort food seriously. The kind of place where your hot coffee arrives with latte art, and your plate looks like it belongs on a magazine cover. In other words, the kind of place where you linger long after the bill arrives.

People know HOME Dawn for bold, flavour-forward cooking. The Homie’s Brekkie 2.0 is legendary. The Miso Butter Vongole has a cult following. But here’s the thing that sometimes gets overlooked: the vegetarian options are genuinely, quietly brilliant. Our vegetarian repertoire contains mainstays thoughtfully planned and built with the same attention to contrast, texture and flavour that defines everything HOME Dawn does.

So if you eat plant-based or you’re just curious, here are 10 vegetarian dishes from HOME Dawn’s menu worth knowing about. Consider this your guide to one of the best spots for vegetarian brunch in Singapore.

Read: 10 Hidden and Interesting Brunch Spots in Singapore

1. Roasted Cauliflower Steak

This one surprises people. Order it once, and it becomes a regular.

The cauliflower arrives deeply caramelised, glossy from a miso glaze that brings both salt and a whisper of sweetness. Underneath, there’s pistachio butter. Rich, nutty and slightly earthy, it cuts through the umami of the miso in exactly the right way. The whole thing eats like a main course should with weight, substance and a sort of satisfaction you don’t always expect from a vegetable.

It’s marked vegetarian on the menu and earns that spot without apology. Great for anyone who wants something filling without anything heavy. Order it alongside the Burnt Brussels Sprouts for a fully plant-based spread worth talking about.

2. Burnt Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts have had a long rehabilitation arc. HOME Dawn completes it.

These are charred at the edges deliberately, purposefully and finished with a honey miso glaze, a dollop of sour cream, crispy fried shallots and fresh chives. Every bite has crunch, cream, sweetness and tang happening at once. It sounds busy, but it’s balanced in a way that makes you reach across the table for just one more.

A strong contender for best side dish at any vegetarian café in Clarke Quay. Order as a starter, and finish the plate before your main arrives—no regrets.

3. Baked Camembert

Simple. Comforting. Very easy to finish.

HOME Dawn’s baked camembert arrives warm and molten at the centre, drizzled with honey and scattered with fresh thyme. The cheese is rich, creamy and deeply savoury, balanced by just enough sweetness to keep every bite interesting rather than heavy. Around it, thick slices of toasted bread are served for dipping—perfect for soaking up every bit of melted cheese without losing their crunch. 

Capable of anchoring a table, it is sure to disappear quickly once the hands start moving. Order it early and share—or don’t. It’s your call.

4. Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

Warm, smooth and more interesting than it sounds on paper.

The butternut squash is roasted before it’s blended, which gives the soup a gentle caramelised sweetness. Pumpkin seeds add texture on top. The cream brings body. Croutons, perfectly crunchy, sit in the bowl without going soggy. The finished bowl is clean and comforting without being bland.

On a quieter afternoon at HOME Dawn, with the river light coming through the windows, this is exactly what you want in front of you. Good for vegetarian brunch in Singapore when you want something lighter but still satisfying.

5. Truffle Fries

HOME Dawn’s truffle fries are golden, crisp and generously seasoned. The truffle flavour is present without being overwhelming, which is a common failure that HOME Dawn sidesteps. These are shareable in theory. In practice, though, you’ll want your own portion.

A reliable pick for anyone at the table. One of those dishes that disappears before conversation moves on.

6. Sour Plum Sweet Potato Fries

This is where HOME Dawn gets a bit playful.

Sweet potato fries are common enough. Sour plum seasoning is not. The combination is unexpected with sweet from the potato, tart and slightly astringent from the sour plum, and a satisfying crunch throughout. It’s snackable in the best possible way. You’ll come back to it between bites of everything else.

For anyone hunting creative vegetarian food in Clarke Quay, this one’s worth a mention. It’s fun, different and completely viable.

7. Tater Tots

Sometimes the classics are classics for a reason.

HOME Dawn’s tater tots are bite-sized hashbrowns done right: crispy on the outside, soft in the centre, aggressively snackable. They appear as a side in Homie’s Brekkie 2.0, but you can order them on their own. You should.

If you’re building a fully vegetarian spread at the table, these are your trusty crowd pleasers. Low effort to order, high satisfaction with delivery.

8. Pain Perdu

Brioche French toast. Honey mascarpone. Seasonal fruits. Toasted almonds.

This is dessert pretending to be brunch, and HOME Dawn fully commits to this theme. The brioche is thick, eggy, golden on the outside and soft inside. The mascarpone is lightly sweetened, but not cloying. The fruit changes with the season. The toasted almonds add a nuttiness that keeps the whole dish from being too rich.

It photographs beautifully. It tastes even better. One of the standout sweet dishes on the menu, and a reason to visit HOME Dawn if you haven’t been.

9. Overnight Oats

Don’t skip this one because it sounds healthy. It tastes good because it is good.

Comprising milk, oats, chia seeds, seasonal fruits and granola, overnight oats ensures satiety and indulgence while feeling clean. The chia seeds add texture, the granola contributes crunch, and the fruit delivers freshness. Besides being bright and filling, it doesn’t leave you in a food coma come noon.

For the plant-based café crowd in the River Valley area, this is a reliable, well-executed option that rewards repeat ordering.

10. Blooming Flower Tea

It’s not a dish, but it has to be mentioned.

HOME Dawn’s Blooming Flower Tea series deserves its own section. Four varieties exist in the forms of Floral Nightingale, Moon at Jewel, Muscat Gala, and Fiji by the Beach, each built on Maofeng Green Tea and layered with dried flowers, fruit and botanicals. They steep into something genuinely beautiful in the pot. The flavours are delicate, the presentation is striking, and they pair naturally with almost everything on this list.

Order a pot. Watch it bloom. It’s a small moment that makes the whole table better.

Sit Down and Order Something Good

Whether you’re fully vegetarian or just open to eating well, HOME Dawn has a table for you. The river’s right there, the coffee’s excellent, and the food will always surprise you. Brunch runs until 3PM, so don’t leave it too late.

Save your seat. Make a reservation first.