Cover Set to open in Lumine Singapore in Raffles City, the upcoming cafe will mark Blue Bottle Coffee’s first Southeast Asian outlet
Set to open in Lumine Singapore in Raffles City, the upcoming cafe will mark Blue Bottle Coffee’s first Southeast Asian outlet
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Set to open in Lumine Singapore in Raffles City, the upcoming cafe will mark Blue Bottle Coffee’s first Southeast Asian outlet
Singapore’s vibrant coffee scene hasn’t shown signs of slowing down in recent years. As new artisanal coffee joints open up almost every month, competition is tough. And to prove our point, one of the most popular international coffee chains will arrive on our shores soon: Blue Bottle Coffee.
The popular speciality coffee brand just announced the debut of its cafe in Singapore, which is slated for early 2025. This news marks the speciality coffee brand’s first Southeast Asian cafe. While the official opening date remains under wraps, anticipation is already building for the arrival of this well-loved coffee spot.
The news follows the brand’s initial foray into the Singapore market in August 2024, with the launch of a retail store and exhibition at Lumine Singapore in Raffles City. The upcoming cafe will take over the brand’s current retail space at Lumine Singapore.
Above The cafe is set to take over Blue Bottle Coffee's retail space at Lumine Singapore
Above Renderings of the upcoming cafe
The cafe is set to take over Blue Bottle Coffee's retail space at Lumine Singapore
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Since its humble beginnings in 2022 as a small coffee cart in Oakland, California, Blue Bottle Coffee has become a pioneering force in coffee culture, distinguished by its rigorous approach to sourcing, roasting and brewing. Over the years, the brand has quickly expanded to Japan, Korea and Hong Kong.
At the new cafe, coffee enthusiasts can look forward to the full Blue Bottle experience, including expertly brewed single-origin coffees to a seasonally curated espresso menu. Here, customers can savour the meticulous craft and dedication that defines the beloved brand.
Above Blue Bottle Coffee's upcoming cafe is set to open in early 2025 (Photo: Facebook / Blue Bottle Coffee)
Blue Bottle Coffee's upcoming cafe is set to open in early 2025 (Photo: Facebook / Blue Bottle Coffee)
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The latest expansion into Singapore is part of a deep-rooted collaboration wth Japanese retailer Lumine. Blue Bottle Coffee’s chief growth officer and head of Asia Kester Whitaker shares: “The opening of our first Blue Bottle cafe in Southeast Asia is an incredibly exciting milestone and we are thrilled to do it in Singapore with Lumine.”
Lumine’s president and chief executive officer Teruyuki Omote adds: “I am excited to see the impact that Blue Bottle Coffee’s opening will have in Singapore, and how it will bring fresh value to the city’s dynamic café culture.”
This strategic partnership between Blue Bottle Coffee and Lumine signals more than just a new cafe; it represents a fusion of Japanese precision and Californian cool, poised to elevate Singapore’s coffee experience.
More information is expected to be announced in the upcoming weeks.
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Amanda Goh was the former senior writer for Tatler Singapore.
