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Department Of Caffeine (D.O.C)
(Now Closed)Café, Salad Restaurant, and Sandwich Spot$$$$
Chinatown, Singapore
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Samuel NginNovember 9, 20141st visit here.. cozy casual ambience, friendly staffs. Great cafe latte soy (like the full body taste).. waffle is great too. Food Menu full of varities, cant wait to come back again!! 👍👍👍👍👍
Great folks, great coffee. I go here A LOT!! Haven't tried the food yet, but can vouch for their cappuccino & flat white - FANTASTIC. Opening hours are best as it's always crowded. CLOSED - Wednesday
Sherman ChenJune 18, 2015I have been to this place twice! Both the waffles and lunch menu looks amazing. Haven't tasted everything on the menu, but if you are a piggy fan, I will recommend you to try the 'piggy & eggs'.
Leo GohMarch 28, 2014A place with no signboard but a little name "Dept of Caffeine". Recommended->Cafe Mocha, Buttermilk waffles with bananas! Waffles aren't those usual thick waffles, delicious with Icecream n bananas!
Pam SiaJanuary 17, 2016Realised I left a tip here in 2013. This is an update. The waffles w scrambled eggs + bacon is STILL delish. And they've free wifi now! Perfection.
delicious Brioche French Toast stuffed w maple syrup bananas, served with vanilla yoghurt. a must-try! only available during weekends. if you don't like it too sweet, pass on the maple syrup drizzle.
Ruth TsangNovember 8, 2015First time here and tried the Cold Drip and the Opera cake. Good vibe though a small place. Food looks good but too full from hawker food at Maxwell.
- Pam SiaSeptember 15, 2013I recommend the sundried tomato & herb Waffles + scrambled eggs + bacon. This was really good, super yummy. Fluffy waffles, everything was well balanced. Funnily this place had bad broadband reception
AdleyOctober 9, 2015Very nice modern interier. Friendly staff and great coffee! Also try any food, all looks soo delicious!
Cheen The CuriousAugust 4, 2015Upstairs is an eyelash parlour Flutters. Lash grooming & skincare. Opens Mon-Fri 11am-9pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun/PH 11am-5pm. For appt, call 6220-0920
mo pleasureOctober 15, 2014Delish buttermilk waffles w/ caramelised apples, blueberries & vanilla ice cream. Our lattes were reasonably gd. Wld go back again 2 try the rest of the menu. They could do w/ more a/c units or fans!- Pam SiaJanuary 17, 2016An oldie but a goodie. Can't find a way to edit prev tip, and didn't take a photo of the waffle this time but borrowing this from a while back... 👍🏼
Yong Qing ZhuMay 5, 2014had the peanut butter and jelly waffle!!!!! super yummy omg I loved the cinnamon taste in the waffle ☺️☺️
- Moon LimbJuly 27, 2015Flat white is beautifully presented, but mediocre and not smooth in taste. Lively ambiance and very helpful & friendly staff.
Rajeev ChuganiDecember 17, 2015Amazing waffles and brunch items. Coffee is pretty decent as well. Will advise to make a reservation in advance.
Nicole TayNovember 9, 2014Brownie doesn't come with ice cream. Though you could definitely top up $4 for vanilla ice cream. Really good!
Alexander LobovJuly 28, 2013The coffee is pretty good & the breakfast is edible (despite an obsession with brioche) but they've crammed in way too many covers which makes the place feel like a prison cafeteria on weekends.
- Kars AlfrinkJanuary 17, 2016Aeropress is carefully prepared with high quality beans. One of the best cups I've had in SG.
Yarn LamMay 18, 2015Crispy bacon on soft eggs and waffles, drenched in syrup. Salty and sweet together is yummy!
JaneDecember 21, 2014Good food and coffee. Teeny tiny tables. Can get warm. Long queues on the weekend. Call to reserve a table.
AvannaSeptember 14, 2015Churros, chicken tender and their cakes 😘😋 the juices are really tasty as well.
SaudadeAugust 18, 2013Love love love the 63deg egg with smoked salmon. Place is too small and cramp though.
My go to spot in Singapore for brunch. Have the waffles with fried chicken!
LudacusMay 26, 2013The coffee here is really good, I would say #chyesenghuat has some competition coming for them. Food's really affordable too. Pity no free wifi!
Anna RagenAugust 8, 2013Love the ambience and vibe here. Must try the french toast with yoghurt sauce...so good!
S. C.August 27, 2015Got the sun dried tomato waffles with smoked salmon instead of bacon. Healthier and mmm so good.
Valerie WanJanuary 12, 2015Service was good but food was meh... Ordered the mango smoothie (made w mango syrup - not real mangoes), shepherd's pie (nice but I'd much rather prefer mine w pastry) & dory dippers (not fresh).
ALApril 4, 2014Get here before the lunchtime rush (12-1) if you want the specials like the Chicken Cordon Bleu.- Lenny SirivongMarch 4, 2014Tasty Espresso and the food smelled delicious. No wifi is a workspace dealbreaker though :[
Lina YippyFebruary 2, 2015Roast chicken dish is so so. Although given a large piece of chicken thigh but the meat flavour was very mild to tasteless. Not tasty. Two thumbs up for the coffee and chocolate!
TingJuly 9, 2015Not overly impressed with their speciality Mork hot chocolate (dark) and flourless chocolate cake. Companion's meatballs in the pasta also too dry. Maybe should just stick to coffee next time.
Nat MJuly 28, 2013The food's decent, weekend brunch is good and ingredients are fresh. But I wonder how long before they start stinging on their ingredients. Too crowded on weekends.
Pierre FongSeptember 6, 2016Had the Devilish cake. It was rock hard. Guess that is what devilish means...
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- Mon–Tue
- 10:30 AM–7:30 PM
- Thu–Fri
- 10:30 AM–10:30 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 9:30 AM–7:30 PM
+65 6223 3426
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