Important Notice:We have made the tough decision to say goodbye to the Foursquare City Guide mobile app, effective December 15, 2024, with the web version to follow in early 2025. Visit our FAQ for more information or to download our Swarm app.
Created by Kars Alfrink Updated On: July 16, 2016
Certified solid specialty coffee places in Singapore that I have visited. Criteria: must use third wave roasts, must serve both excellent pour-over and espresso.
Coffee Shop · Central Region · 112 tips and reviews
Kars Alfrink: Absolutely one of the best places for specialty coffee in SG. Beans are light roasted and pour overs are expertly prepared. They occupy a cozy little space tucked away in the corner of an HDB flat.
Coffee Shop · Central Region · 218 tips and reviews
Kars Alfrink: I've been working my ass off trying as much coffee in town as I can and this place is hands-down at the top of the pack. Light roasted single origin coffees hand brewed to perfection. Bravo.
Coffee Shop · Singapore River · 154 tips and reviews
Kars Alfrink: Aeropress, espresso and cold brew are all excellent. Large, impressive space but a bit messy/grimy. In a public transport desert so mostly patronised by the exceedingly well-off. Service hit and miss.
Kars Alfrink: Big trendy place. Gets crowded on weekends. They serve great specialty coffee but I prefer spots where it's all about the product. The people serving me couldn't tell me much about my cup.
Kars Alfrink: Very solid breakfast menu available most of the day. They also know their specialty coffee. I usually get a filter. They extract longer than I would but that's just personal preference.
Kars Alfrink: Jewel is the most dependable group of cafes for specialty coffee in the city. As with all locations this branch has the usual attractive interior and knowledgeable staff preparing excellent pour over.
#01-01 Pan Pacific Serviced Suites (96 Somerset Rd), Singapore
Café · Orchard Road · 163 tips and reviews
Kars Alfrink: I was skeptical going in because of the fancy interior and a list location. But the pour over coffee is well made and the beans are on point. Plus, only 5 SGD. Go.
Kars Alfrink: One of the best options for a first rate cup single origin pour over coffee in the area. I usually go for lighter roasts but their style is beginning to grow on me.
Kars Alfrink: Attractive interior although you might find it is trying too hard to look steampunk industrial even though you're in a mall. The coffee is prepared correctly but the taste is underwhelming.
Kars Alfrink: Brews are okay but come from Alpha Dominche machines—which in my opinion takes the fun out of the specialty coffee thing. Serving as pictured with a ridiculously small mug which hampers tasting. Meh.