Not every Sunday needs a packed itinerary. Sometimes, the best way to spend the last day of the weekend is to stay close to home, take things slowly and let the day unfold without too much planning. For Sengkang residents, Rivervale Plaza makes a handy setting for exactly that.
You can start with a leisurely local meal, browse for groceries, stop for something sweet and even squeeze in a little self-care before heading home. The trick is not to treat the plaza like a checklist of errands, but as a convenient neighbourhood stop where you can take your time.
Ease Into the Morning With a Relaxed Breakfast
Start your Sunday without setting an alarm for an unnecessarily early breakfast.
For a taste of old-school local dining, CHOMP! makes a fitting first stop. Its Rivervale Plaza outlet has wooden stools, marble-look tabletops and black-and-white photographs that give the space a nostalgic kopitiam-inspired atmosphere.
Its menu centres around local comfort food, with Hainanese Curry Rice among its popular choices. If you’re hungry enough for a proper feast, the No. 1 Supreme Chicken Cutlet Curry Rice comes with a deep-fried chicken cutlet, braised vegetables, sunny-side-up egg and rice covered in braised sauce and curry gravy. Curry rice orders also come with free-flow curry gravy, which is a welcome bonus. For something lighter, there are toast, congee and local Kopi and Teh, too.
Alternatively, Swee Heng Bakery is convenient when you’d rather pick up a pastry or bread and keep your morning simple. The halal bakery has been baking since 1989, offering breads, cakes and other treats suited to both casual breakfasts and upcoming celebrations.
Mr Bean is another easy option for a lighter start. Its menu includes soya bean drinks, mini pancakes, beancurd snacks and dairy-free soft serve, so you can have something small without committing to a full meal.
CHOMP!
Location: Blk 118 Rivervale Dr, #01-38, Singapore 540118
Opening Hours: Sunday-Friday: 7 AM – 8 PM | Saturday: 7 AM – 9 PM
Swee Heng Bakery
Location: 118 Rivervale Dr, #01-17 Rivervale Plaza, Singapore 540118
Opening Hours: Open Daily 6:30 AM – 9 PM
Take Your Time With the Weekly Shop
Once you’ve had breakfast, there’s no need to rush home just yet. Sunday is a good opportunity to slowly work through the household shopping list.
NTUC FairPrice is the obvious stop for groceries and household staples, while Sengkang New Market offers another way to pick up fresh ingredients for the week ahead. You can browse at your own pace instead of trying to squeeze the entire shop into a hectic weekday evening.
For smaller top-up purchases, Red Dot Supervalue can also come in handy when you only need a few snacks, drinks or miscellaneous items.
The idea isn’t to transform your lazy Sunday into a full-blown grocery expedition. Pick up what you need, then move on to something a little more enjoyable.
NTUC FairPrice
Location: 118 Rivervale Dr, #01-08 Rivervale Plaza, Singapore 540118
Opening Hours: Open 24 hours
Sengkang New Market
Location: 118 Rivervale Dr, #01-30 Rivervale Plaza, Singapore 540118
Opening Hours: Operating hours publicly unavailable
Red Dot Supervalue
Location: 118 Rivervale Dr, #01-27, Singapore 540118
Opening Hours: Opening hours publicly unavailable
Settle Down for a No-Rush Lunch
By lunchtime, you can return your attention to food.
If you didn’t stop at CHOMP! earlier, this is arguably when its heartier dishes come into their own. Besides its curry rice, the menu includes Mee Siam, Mee Rebus, Laksa and CHOMP! Fishball Noodles, along with sides, congee and toast.
For noodle lovers, Mian Zhong Mian at Koufu is another strong choice. Its springy noodles and fragrant sauce have earned it plenty of loyal fans, while the Char Siew Wanton Egg Noodles are an easy introduction for first-timers. The dish pairs tender, slightly juicy char siew and meaty wantons with springy noodles and a flavourful sauce.
If you’re dining with someone who wants something completely different, head to either Koufu or Kopitiam Corner to make things easier since these food courts offer multiple choices all in one place.
Mian Zhong Mian
Location: 118 Rivervale Dr, Singapore 540118
Opening Hours: Open Daily 7:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Koufu
Location: Singapore, Rivervale Dr, 118号, Rivervale Plaza, #02-15/16 邮政编码: 540118
Opening Hours: Open Daily 6 AM – 11 PM
Kopitiam Corner
Location: 118 Rivervale Dr, #02-14 Rivervale Plaza, Singapore 540118
Opening Hours: Open Daily 5 AM – 10 PM
Cool Off With an Afternoon Drink or Açaí Bowl
After lunch, resist the temptation to immediately head home. A lazy Sunday deserves a proper afternoon break.
For something refreshing, The Summer Açaí serves generously sized bowls with a substantial amount of both açaí and toppings. Its açaí is made with 100% pure açaí pulp, lightly sweetened with coconut nectar for a mildly sweet and tangy flavour.
Fresh fruit and other toppings give the bowls plenty of texture, while ready-to-eat versions are available for those dining in. There are also frozen bowls designed to stay in good condition when taken away or delivered, which is useful if you’d rather enjoy yours at home later.
For a simple drink instead, LiHO Tea, R&B Tea and Taipei Zhan offer easy options for cooling down before the next stop.
The Summer Açaí
Location: 118 Rivervale Dr, #01-K25 Rivervale Plaza, Singapore 540118
Opening Hours: Open Daily 10:30 AM – 9:25 PM
Make Dessert Your Main Afternoon Event
Of course, no genuinely lazy Sunday is complete without dessert.
Sweet Reservations Express is worth making time for if you’re craving something more indulgent. Its Buttermilk Waffle with Speculoos ice cream combines a cakey waffle with creamy ice cream and caramelised biscuits for some extra crunch.
On especially warm afternoons, the MSW Durian Bingsu offers a colder escape. It combines milk snow ice with durian purée and durian ice cream, finished with toasted cornflakes for added texture. The menu also includes Injeolmi, toast, ice cream floats, coffee and tea.
If you’d rather have something smaller, Munchi Pancakes is a good alternative. Its halal min jiang kueh is made fresh from scratch daily, with fillings ranging from Charcoal Peanut Biscoff and Custard to Milo, Black Sesame and Coconut. Vegan-friendly options are available too, and the staff can heat up the pancake for you.
Sweet Reservations Express
Location: 118 Rivervale Dr, #01-K20, Singapore 540118
Opening Hours: Open Daily 12:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Munchi Pancakes
Location: 118 Rivervale Dr, #02-14 Rivervale Plaza, Singapore 540118
Opening Hours: Open Daily 8 AM – 8:30 PM
Squeeze In One Last Chore
A lazy Sunday doesn’t mean you have to be completely unproductive. If your laundry basket has been getting out of hand, Mister Wash Laundromat lets you take care of it while you’re already at the plaza. The laundromat provides free low-sudsing detergent, with different programmes for everyday clothes, delicate fabrics, heavily soiled items, and curtains or bedsheets.
This is particularly useful on a Sunday because you can start a load, grab lunch or dessert, then return to collect it rather than spending your afternoon waiting around at home.
Other practical stops, such as Barber Point, POSB Bank and Zameer Enterprise, can also be tackled if you happen to need them.
Mister Wash Laundromat
Location: 118 Rivervale Dr, #01-12, Singapore 540118
Opening Hours: Open Daily 6 AM – 11 PM
End the Day With Some Proper Downtime
If you’ve managed to eat, shop and handle a small chore without rushing, there’s one more way to round off the afternoon: a massage at SG50 Spa.
This is a small, no-frills establishment rather than a polished luxury spa, with a compact mix of massage beds and foot massage chairs. Customers have praised its foot and shoulder massages, particularly the therapists’ ability to apply appropriate pressure and check that guests are comfortable.
Do note that the shop can get fully booked on weekends, so it’s worth planning ahead if this is the part of your Sunday you don’t want to miss.
SG50 Spa
Location: 118 Rivervale Dr, #01-29B Rivervale Plaza, Singapore 540118
Opening Hours: Open Daily: 9 AM – 10 PM
Final Thoughts
The best thing about spending a lazy Sunday at Rivervale Plaza is that there isn’t much pressure to make the day exciting. You can simply eat something comforting, pick up a few groceries, treat yourself to dessert and take care of one or two small tasks before winding down.
It’s not about cramming as many stops as possible into one afternoon. Instead, Rivervale Plaza works best when you let yourself linger a little—and remember that sometimes, an easy day close to home is exactly what the weekend calls for.