10 Best Specialty Coffee Shops in Singapore

Compound Coffee Co. is a women-owned coffee roastery and café where visitors can dine in, take away coffee and learn about roasting and brewing. It suits coffee drinkers at different stages, from beginners attending sensory sessions to enthusiasts interested in production cupping and coffee origins.

Double Shot Coffee Shenton is a compact coffee shop focused on takeaway coffee, with outdoor stools and a small selection of baked goods and desserts. Its drinks include espresso-based coffee made with rotating beans, including Ethiopian beans, as well as oat-milk options. The simple setup suits office workers and passers-by looking for a short coffee stop rather than a study venue.

22 Grams Coffee is a coffee shop suited to people looking for carefully prepared espresso drinks, cold brew or a place to pause in an office-building lobby. Its coffee offering includes piccolo latte, iced latte and cold brew, while its approach is distinguished by attention to bean quality and experimentation with brewing methods. One customer-described detail is roasting beans on Mondays.

Zerah Coffee Roasters is a Singapore coffee shop in a quiet HDB neighbourhood, serving filter coffee, white coffee and other takeaway or dine-in drinks. Its light-roasted beans produce clean, bright and sometimes floral or fruit-led cups, while baristas explain roasting, brewing and recommendations. Indoor and outdoor seating gives the cafe a calm setting for solo visits or a quiet coffee break.

Nylon Coffee is a coffee bar and roastery focused on sourcing, roasting and brewing coffees with traceable relationships across the supply chain. It serves coffee at its bar, sells beans and offers brewing guidance, subscriptions and gift vouchers. Its roasting approach emphasises sweetness, balance and clarity, while origin trips and producer relationships shape the selection. The compact Everton Park space is best for coffee-focused visits rather than a full meal.

Asylum Coffeehouse is a coffee-focused cafe in a heritage shophouse along Jalan Besar, offering dine-in, takeaway and delivery alongside breakfast, desserts and small plates. It suits coffee drinkers who want brewed coffee in a calm setting, including people working on laptops. The cafe serves filter coffee and espresso drinks, with bar seating providing a view of the brewing workflow.

Maxi Coffee Bar is a cosy neighbourhood coffee shop with dine-in, takeaway, outdoor seating and Wi-Fi. It serves coffee alongside breakfast, brunch, lunch and desserts, with vegetarian-friendly options including an egg muffin, broccoli sandwich and canelé. A changing coffee menu reflects available beans, while the relaxed setting suits both quick visits and longer coffee breaks.

Apartment Coffee is a coffee roastery and streamlined coffeehouse serving specialty coffee, teas and baked goods in an airy, minimalist venue. Its drinks include filter coffee, pour-over and milk-based coffees, with beans such as Tanzania Iloma AA, Ethiopia Lalesa and Colombia Granito de Oro featured in the available accounts. The space suits drinkers who enjoy light, fruity and carefully balanced brews.

Tiong Hoe Specialty Coffee is a cosy Singapore café selling coffee made with beans from around the world, alongside roasted and raw beans, brewing equipment and subscription plans. It suits drinkers who prefer bean-focused coffee and visitors exploring different origins. The café’s compact setting works for quick breaks, casual catch-ups or laptop work, though the small space can become crowded.

Kurasu Singapore is a contemporary café and co-working space focused on specialty coffee and coffee-making equipment. Its offering includes filter and hand-drip coffee, seasonal cold brew and coffee beans for home brewing, alongside a calm, minimalist setting and light food such as banana bread. It suits drinkers who enjoy attentive, flavour-focused preparation.