Apart from Melbourne-inspired brunch fare, Bearded Bella also serves up a mean cup of Joe. Here, its beans are sourced and roasted in house. Try the house blend featuring a mix of Colombian and Burundi beans to offer a smooth cup with sweet and fruity notes. Beans are also available for purchase, like the nutty Brazil Fazenda Rio Verde, floral Peru Las Pircas and fruity Panama Boquete MD Estate.

Bearded Bella
Address: 8 Craig Rd, Singapore 089668

At this speciality coffee joint, look forward to a variety of fresh cups featuring beans sourced from independent farmers across the world. Besides classic black and white coffee, the joint also offers unique cups like the macadamia latte. While featured beans rotate regularly, you can expect brews like the light to medium Ethiopian gesha, a bright roast with fruity and earthy notes. Beans are also available for purchase in-store and online.

Glass Roasters
Address: 108 Faber Dr, Singapore 129418

In addition to classic coffee offerings, Kings Cart Coffee Factory serves up innovative cups, including flat white, coconut latte and mocha bloom. The latter is a vegan concoction comprising Oatside chocolate milk, coffee and orange. Have a sip and revel in creamy and zesty flavours. If you need something with a kick, try its coffee cocktails, like the tropical cold brew highball, a blend of Singapore Dry Gin, Curacao and pineapple.

Kings Cart Coffee Factory
Address: 328 Joo Chiat Rd, #01-05, Singapore 427585

Kurasu brings Japan’s coffee culture to Singapore. Each week, beans are roasted in Kyoto, Japan before shipped here. Its aromatic house blend is dark roasted and rich with flavours of orange peel and dark chocolate. But if you prefer something lighter, its house blend medium has a caramel candy-like sweetness with notes of cacao and dried prune.

Kurasu Singapore
Address: 261 Waterloo Street, 01-24, S(180261)

For avid coffee fans, this speciality joint needs no introduction. With five outlets around the island, this muslim-owned brand offers a wide range of hearty dishes, pastries and coffee. While classic espresso-based drinks are available, try one of its signatures like the dark passion, comprising a blend of passionfruit reduction, espresso, soda water and lime. Single origin beans are also available for you to choose from, such as the Finca Veracruz that feature fragrant notes of green apples, figs and passionfruit.

Dutch Colony Coffee Co (multiple locations)
Address: 81 Clemenceau Avenue, 01-21, S(239917)

Apart from brunch fare, this Japanese roastery offers an extensive selection of coffee featuring in-house roasted beans sourced from Indonesia, Nicaragua, Rwanda and more. Try its signature blend, made with beans from Brazil and Indonesia. Have a sip and revel in strong and complex flavours, balanced with light citrusy notes. If you prefer a lighter roast, its light blend has floral and citrus aromas.

Takagi Coffee
Address: 100 Tras Street, 01-14B, S(079027)

Coffee always tastes better when its for a good cause. Foreword Coffee Roasters embraces inclusivity by provide employment opportunities to those with disabilities and special needs. When it comes to brews, get to choose from a range of beans and blends—the Hello Neighbour is a new addition with rich notes of cherry, dark chocolate and raisins.

Foreword Coffee Roasters (multiple locations)
Address: 28 Orchard Road, S(238832), +65 8949 0142

This coffee roastery is the latest addition to Outram Park. Have a seat at its coffee bar and watch as its bartenders skillfully prepare your cup. Its coffee selection is simple, offering classic cups such as iced mocha, cold brew, and long black, made from an array of blends and single origins. Its Vanta house blend is a favourite, featuring beans from San Vincente, Colombia, and Kaparao, Brazil. Have a sip and revel in flavours of roasted nuts, chocolate, and toffee.

Homeground Coffee Roasters
Address: Teo Hong Road, 13-15, S(088328), +65 8218 4285

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A favourite among coffee aficionados, this speciality roaster offers sustainably sourced coffee and hearty brunch fare. Opt for your favourite cuppa and choose from a wide range of beans from across the globe, including East Africa, Sumatra, and India. Can’t decide on a single origin? Why not go for the Finca Rosma, Guatemala, a balanced blend that offers flavours of ripe pear, dates, and plum. Or, for something fruity, Gizaw Ethiopia is an aromatic cup with notes of blueberry, raspberry and dark chocolate. 

Common Man Coffee Roasters
Address: 22 Martin Road, 01-00, S(239058), +65 6836 4695

Nylon Coffee prides itself on its sustainable sourcing of coffee beans through its visits to farms and cooperatives in El Salvador, Nicaragua, Ethiopia and more—meaning a diverse range of premium coffee that’s perfect for a midday perk.

Savour highlights like the Honduras El Puente, which makes an espresso with hints of fruit, pecan and milk chocolate, or the Rwanda Gitesi by Gahizi, which carries floral and fruity notes. 

Nylon Coffee Roasters
Address: 4 Everton Park 01-40, S(080004), +65 6220 2330

Quietly situated between Club Street and Ann Siang Hill is this cosy coffee bar. Apart from regular mainstays, this joint is also known for its unique cups, like the iced cereal milk latte and The Dirty. The former is a popular choice that sees a mix of aromatic espresso topped with house-made cereal milk. The result is a sweet and creamy cup, with nutty flavours and a smooth finish. A cheeky take on the dirty chai, the latter is a fragrant mix of oat milk, house-made seven spice chai, and cold brew. The joint replaces the traditional espresso shot with a cold brew, resulting in a stronger and smoother finish.  

Maxi Coffee Bar
Address: 6 Ann Siang Hill, S(069787), +65 9776 7400

Head to this roastery for delectable Melbourne-inspired brunch and fragrant cups. Its flagship outlet, located in Tanjong Pagar offers a simple coffee selection, putting the spotlight on classics like espresso tonic, iced black, and flat white. The latter is a crowd favourite, comprising a mean full-bodied and velvety cup with fragrant and nutty flavours. Single origin coffee beans are also available for purchase—if you prefer a sweet and fruity cup of joe, the Chorongi offers aromas of sweet hawthorn and rosella. These notes continue on the palate, finishing with flavours of currants.

Five Oars Coffee Roasters Heritage
Address: 43 Tanjong Pagar Road, 01-01, S(088464)

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This artisanal coffee bar offers a simple selection of coffee, aromatic teas and special lattes. Its espresso is a classic and is brewed using medium-roasted Allpress Espresso Blend, comprising coffee beans from Brazil, Sumatra, Colombia and Guatemala. It’s the perfect morning pick-me-up with its rich blend boasting notes of caramel and cocoa.

Mavrx Coffee Bar
Address: 1 Kim Seng Promenade, 01-129 Great World Office Lobby, S(237994), +65 8780 3813

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For coffee aficionados, The Coffee Academics needs no introduction. This speciality coffee joint whips up a mean cuppa made from its delicate house blend featuring beans from Colombia, Brazil and Ethiopia. The classic espresso tonic is always a good choice—light and refreshing, this cup comprises double espresso, tonic water and a splash of fresh lemon juice. Another stellar option is the Okinawa, a cappuccino finished with Okinawa brown cane sugar.

The Coffee Academics
Address: 252 North Bridge Road B1-12, S(179103), +65 6266 0560

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Brunch with an aromatic cup of joe—what more can you ask for? Head to this Melbourne-inspired café for hearty brunch fare and artisan coffee. The coffee menu is extensive, ranging from classics such as flat whites and long blacks to signature flavours. Need something strong with an extra kick? Go for the Bailey’s affogato, finished with a cheeky shot of liqueur.

Tolido’s Espresso Nook
Address: 462 Crawford Lane, 01-63, S(190462), +65 6293 0382

This coffee joint keeps your daily caffeine ritual exciting with its impressive selection of coffee. Its flagship outlet, located at Khong Guan Building, offers stellar options which rotate on a regular basis. Apart from classics, they also have delectable signature blends—try Equilibrium, a balanced blend that brings together a mellow acidity from Gaitania beans and sweet toffee flavours from Pixcaya beans.

Alchemist (multiple locations)
Address: 2 MacTaggart Road, 01-01 Khong Guan Building, S(368078)

At Tag Espresso’s botanical-themed outlet at Takashimaya, you’ll be persuaded that good coffee doesn’t have to be made with expensive machines. Here, their coffee is made with instant espresso capsules made with 100 percent arabica beans. 

With a plentiful brunch offering here, you’ll be able to wash down a hearty plate of fish and chips with the signature kaya pandan latte, or a mint latte that adds a refreshing complexity to your normal cup of joe. 

Tag Espresso
Address: 391 Orchard Road, Takashimaya Shopping Centre 02-11 (Tower B), S(238872), +65 6908 2374

Tiong Hoe Specialty Coffee is only a few years old, but it has a fifty-year legacy going back to co-founder Mr Jacob Tan’s father, coffee connoisseur Mr Tan Tiong Hoe. Today, Tiong Hoe carries at least 20 different origins of specialty coffee across Africa, Asia, and South and Central America.Try the Missing Ruby, a blend of Ethio

pian and Brazilian beans for a fruity notes and a chocolate aftertaste that will satisfy both lovers of fruitier and nuttier coffees. Go for the Jet Candy if you’re looking for a burnt caramel, chocolate aroma to your espresso.

Tiong Hoe Specialty Coffee
Address: 170 Stirling Road, 01-1133, S(140170)

Nestled in an old hardware shophouse on Tyrwhitt Road in Jalan Besar is Chye Seng Huat Hardware Coffee Bar, a place whose diverse range of coffee charms as much as its Art Deco exteriors. 

For a burst of unique flavours, try the Ethiopian Bensa Shanteweni, processed in an anaerobic environment for 72 hours to get a flavour profile that’s boozy and reminiscent of starfruit, mango, and cacao nibs. For a cup closer to home, go for the Indonesia Muhlisin, a sweeter coffee that carries notes of pineapple, rock melon, and Maraschino cherry. 

Chye Seng Huat Hardware Coffee Bar
Address: 150 Tyrwhitt Road, S(207563), +65 6299 4321

Sip on a good cup of coffee as you look over the Singapore River. At Toby’s Estate Asian flagship at Robertson Quay, you’ll be treated to the signature African Mist, a fruity blend reminiscent of cherry, stone fruit and chocolate roasted specifically for cold brew. 

Don’t forget to pay homage to Toby’s Estate’s Australian origins with the Woolloomooloo blend, named after the suburb in Sydney. It’s cocoa flavour is intense, earthy and spicy, with a dash of brightness that make this black coffee so popular. 

Toby’s Estate Café & Roastery
Address: 8 Rodyk Street, S(238216), +65 6636 7629

Tucked along Rowell Road is Main Street Commissary, a chill, minimalist café and curatorial art space that’s the perfect spot to calm you down. There’s premium filter coffee on offer here, like the Arara variety of coffee from Amostra, Brazil, which has a fruity flavour profile tinged with citrus and milk chocolate. 

For an indulgent treat, go for the dulce de latte. It’s made with caramelised condensed milk, which adds an elevated, complex sweetness to the classic latte. 

Main Street Commissary
Address: 81 Rowell Road, S(208014), +65 8884 0096

Step back in time when you walk into Dapper Coffee on the second floor of an Amoy Street shophouse. Here, you’ll be able to soak in the cozy ambience while listening to ‘50s tunes and sipping on playful signature blends, like an espresso seltzer, which is an espresso topped up with soda water. 

Don’t miss out on an earl grey yuan yang, made with earl grey milk and a shaken espresso that combines the citrusy profiles of earl grey with an earthy shot of espresso. Top up with a cinnamon caramel or salted gula melaka for an extra boost of flavour. 

Dapper Coffee
Address: 73A Amoy Street, 2/F, S(069892), +65 8742 8908

Uplift your spirits at Yellow Cup Coffee, who have made it its mission to champion happiness with a single cup of coffee. Here, you’ll be able to sip on coffees roasted on-demand with single-origin beans from Sumatra, Brazil, Nicaragua, El Salvador, and Ethiopia. 

Go for the Yellow Cup Coffee Blend, which consists of beans from Brazil, Costa Rica, and Colombia—it’s fruity with hints of raspberry and citrus, rounded off with chocolate and caramel notes. If not, the El-Salvador Shangri-la is an excellent choice with its sharp, nutty flavours and toffy and chocolate touches. 

Yellow Cup Coffee
Address: 36 Beach Road, 01-01 South Beach Quarter, S(189766)

At its bright and airy outpost at Chijmes, you’ll be put at ease at the Glasshouse with a good cup of specialty coffee. Here, rest assured that its coffee is sourced with an expert eye—you’ll find a Brazil Caldas Royal here, a highland bean that produces a coffee with cherry and hazelnut notes, and a caramel finish. The Glasshouse also counts Colombia Fruta Madura in its offerings, a beautifully fruity coffee with a tart acidity. 

The Glasshouse
Address: 30 Victoria Street, #01-03 CHIJMES, S(187996), +65 6900 3237

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Tucked in Jalan Bukit Merah, Round Boy Roasters offers a passion reserved for producing the best cup of joe for coffee aficionados. Here, beans sourced from Colombia and Ethiopia are degassed after roasting, ensuring that they retain their robust flavour for a complex coffee. 

Premium offerings include the Konga Amederaro, a bean grown in the Yirgacheffe highlands to produce a coffee with profiles of wild berries, black tea, and honey. The Santa Monica grown in the Armenia, Quindio region in Colombia is a good choice as well, which is fermented with dry anaerobic methods, dried, and placed in rum barrels for 20 days. The result is a coffee with strong notes of whisky and overripe apricots. 

Round Boy Roasters
Address: 146 Jalan Bukit Merah, #01-1092, S(160146), +65 8874-1998

Apartment Coffee’s coffee studio at its corner on Selegie Road provides a rich variety of premium coffees and blends. You can sip on coffee sourced from the main coffee-producing regions of the world. Beans from Kintamani, Bali, for one, are handpicked, dry fermented, then dried in a carbon-dioxide rich environment. It produces a full-bodied coffee with hints of redcurrant and a sweetness that’s best enjoyed sitting in Apartment Coffee’s calming, white interiors, savouring its depth and complexity. 

Apartment Coffee
Address: 139 Selegie Rd, #01-01, S(188309)

Lucid’s minimalist, industrial interiors provide a neutral canvas for the full experience of drinking its special coffee to wash over you. You get to choose the blend to make your favourite coffee classics from Americanos to flat whites, with a choice of the Blend 04, a medium-dark roasted espresso blend, or the Ethiopia Halo Berity G1 Natural. The former has a more dominant dark chocolate flavour profile with hints of caramel and toffy, while the latter is more fruity in taste, with notes of pomegranate and cacao when roasted black and hints of earl grey milk tea when roasted white. 

If you’re into filter coffee, you’ll have no dearth of options either. Go for the Ecuador Finca La Papaya JH 168h, a coffee reminiscent of rye sourdough, coconut, and olive oil. 

Lucid
Address: 38 Hamilton Rd, S(209208)

Generation Coffee is shaking up the hawker centre scene by blending specialty coffee with local favourites at its humble corner at Tekka Hawker Centre. Beans are roasted every Monday and Thursday, ensuring a fresh cup of coffee no matter when you drop by. 

The Pioneer Blend here is a twist on the traditional local coffee, made with Brazil Arabica and Vietnam Robusta to mimic the boldness and intensity of the sugar or margarine that’s typically added in the roasting process, but omitted here. Enjoy it with condensed milk as a traditional kopi or evaporated milk as a Kopi-C, or simply with sugar with the Kopi-O. If not, go for a classic latte or espresso made with its range of coffee beans sourced from Colombia, Ethiopia, Nicaragua, and Indonesia.

Generation Coffee
Address: 665 Buffalo Rd, #01-321, S(210665), +65 8891 2911

PPP Coffee is the parent company of Chye Seng Huat Hardware, and at its small outlet at Funan, you’ll be treated to the same high quality coffee. The filter menu changes everyday with a different daily batch brew made with beans sourced from Brazil, India, Peru, Brazil, and Ethiopia. You’ll even be able to choose a filter coffee from a curated frozen collection of vintage coffees from 2009. 

If you’re looking for a twist on the classic iced latte, you’ll find that at PPP Coffee too. With the Papa’s Iced Coffee, you’ll get homemade coffee jelly with your latte to turn your midday perk into a dessert. 

PPP Coffee
Address: 107 North Bridge Rd, #02-19, Singapore 179105, +65 6299 4321

Upside Down Coffee Roasters’ mainstay at Amoy Street is famously known for their small 7oz cups, but don’t be fooled: they strive for balance and quality to make the perfect cup of coffee. In fact, Upside Down Coffee won second place in the Singapore National Barista Championships, so you know you’re in good hands. 

Try the beans sourced from the Frinsa estate in West Java, which is deliciously complex with notes of plum and maple syrup. The Shaia’an beans sourced from Al Qasr, Yemen are excellent to, which bring profiles of honey and dark cherry. 

Upside Down Coffee Roasters
Address: 114 Amoy St, S(069935), +65 9107 1731

Glyph Supply Co is another minimalist café at Somerset with an impressive array of specialty coffee. Besides a simple coffee menu that includes an oat cold brew for a smoother finish, there’s an extensive filter menu that will please coffee connoisseurs.

If you’re looking for a fruity filter coffee, go for CCD Don Ruben No. 16 from Panama, which gives off complex flavours of stewed pineapple, mango, and hawthorn flower. The Finca El Retiro from El Salvador doesn’t disappoint either, with a taste reminiscent of stone fruits and black tea.

Glyph Supply Co
Address: 111 Somerset Rd, #01 - 06, S(238164)

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