Ah, coffee! Who could say no to a good warm cup of delicious caffeine, especially in the mornings. With an array of cafes opening up everywhere boasting a plethora of options for you to choose from, sifting out the best places to get the perfect cuppa might be tough work. Picking out places for the best of the coffee types, here are some places that has to be your next go-to if you are a coffee lover!
For the best espresso kick-start: Nylon Coffee Bean and Roasters
Known as one of the most popular (and for good reason) coffee spots in the city, Nylon Coffee Bean and Roasters is best known for their incredible and experimentative espressos that are sourced from all over the world. Committed to their passion of sharing the best coffees, this cafe is the best for those who need their caffeine kick for the day. For a caffein-packed shot that is complex, aromatic and rewards you with energy, espresso is the way to go! This casual and open-space cafe, it boasts two classic vintage espresso machines, one of which houses their specialty Four Chairs Seasonal Espresso Blend, a 50-50 mic of El Salvadora and Nicaragua coffee beans, a definite must-try for the best espresso fix!
Address: 4 Everton Park, #01-04, S080004
Opening hours:
Monday, Wednesday - Friday: 8:30AM - 4PM
Saturday - Sunday: 9AM - 4:30PM
Closed on Tuesdays
Contact: (65) 6220 2330
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For the most flavourful drip/filter coffee: Chye Seng Huat Hardware
Enjoy a cup of freshly brewed drip coffee with a 360-degree view of the spot at Chye Seng Huat Hardware (CSHH) where you can have a unique experience indulging in delicious coffees. Drip coffee is essentially coffee brewed by makers with hot water dripped over chosen specialty coffee beans and no place does it like CSHH where the roasting and brewing are tweaked daily to best feature the seasonal specials. Choose between the hand brew and daily brew where you can ask the friendly barista for the best blend that best fits your preference!
Address: 150 Tyrwhitt Road
Opening hours: 9AM - 9PM, Daily
Contact: (65) 6396 0609
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For the ultimate refreshing cold brew: Boyle’s Coffee
Claiming to be the world’s first cold brew coffee bar, Boyle’s Coffee does their coffee the Dutch way - through drip method only, dripping cold water over ground coffee, keeping the flavour profile original. Perfect for a hot day (as it always is in sunny Singapore)! stop by for their famous Cold Brew Nitro Coffee, a combination of cold brew coffee and nitro gas which produces the silky sweet coffee served in a tall glass. They also have on sale the actual Dutch coffee concentrate for those who want to experiment with their own cold brew concoction at home where you can enjoy their fabulous flavour!
Address: Singapore Management University
Opening hours:
Monday, Wednesday - Friday: 8AM - 8PM
Saturday - Sunday: 9AM - 3PM
Tuesday: 9AM - 8PM
Contact: (65) 6220 2330
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For the finest arabica coffee: Oriole Coffee Roasters
Founded by the winner of Singapore’s National Barista Championships in 2010, Oriole Coffee Roasters features only the freshest Arabica beans which are locally roasted and brewed for the best coffees on the menu! Arabica beans tend to have smoother, sweeter taste with notes of sugar and even chocolate. Some might even showcase a flavour profile with hints of fruits or berries and thus, making arabica one of the more popular beans that many can enjoy. Here you can also order a tasting sample of various coffees so you can truly find the best flavour for you!
Address: 96, #01-01 Somerset Rd, PAN PACIFIC SERVICED SUITES, 238163
Opening hours: 10AM - 10:30PM, Daily
Contact: (65) 6238 8348