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Hi, I’m Monolith.
I stayed in Singapore for three months in 2025.
In this article, I’d like to introduce five coffee shops that I actually visited during my three-month stay in Singapore and genuinely thought, “I want to come back here again.”
I selected not only famous shops, but also places that are slightly inconvenient to reach yet still worth the trip, as well as shops where you can feel Singapore’s multicultural character.
This article is for coffee lovers.
I am not covering cafes where food is the main attraction.
I hope this will be helpful for anyone trying to decide which coffee shops to visit in Singapore.
%Arabica
A popular Kyoto-born coffee brand with locations around the world
%Arabica is a coffee brand that originated in Kyoto and now has locations in more than 20 countries.
As of April 2026, there are eight stores in Singapore and eight in Japan.
I visited the 313@Somerset branch, which was their second store in Singapore.
Located along Orchard Road, it is an easy stop to make while sightseeing.
Their coffee is espresso-based, so you can enjoy drinks such as an Americano or a latte.
I ordered an Americano, and it was excellent.
It was creamy and smooth, without the bitterness becoming too strong.
Out of all the coffee shops I visited in Singapore, this was without a doubt my favorite Americano.
Store Information | %Arabica
Google Maps／313@Somerset location
Suzuki Cafe and Roastery
A coffee shop that is absolutely worth visiting, even with the inconvenient access
Suzuki Cafe and Roastery is a cafe with its own roastery located in an industrial area on the western side of Singapore.
The interior feels very Japanese, in a good way.
It strikes a great balance between the kind of Japanese aesthetics that appeal to international visitors and the modern sensibility that feels comfortable to Japanese customers as well.
They offer both pour-over and espresso.
One fun feature is that you can choose your coffee based on a flavor chart, which helps you find something close to your taste preferences.
I tried several coffees there, and in every case, the actual flavor matched the impression given by the chart very well, which made the experience especially satisfying.
Getting there is not easy.
It takes about 10 minutes by bus from the nearest train station.
Even so, I loved the atmosphere of this place so much that I ended up going there three times during my three-month stay.
In Singapore, because of the population density, it can sometimes be difficult to find a calm and uncrowded coffee experience.
This was one of the rare places where that felt possible.
Store Information｜Suzuki Cafe and Roastery
Google Maps
ASTRA Coffee 星辰咖啡
A New York-style coffee shop where the Aerocano left a strong impression on me
ASTRA Coffee describes itself as “A Modern New York-Style” coffee shop.
When I entered the building where the shop is located on a weekend, it was incredibly quiet, with almost no people around.
ASTRA Coffee itself also looked so dark and quiet from the outside that I initially wondered, “Is it actually open?”
But yes, it was definitely open.
Their drinks are espresso-based.
What stood out to me most was their Aerocano, a drink made by steaming and frothing an Americano.
It had a fine layer of foam on top, almost like a dark beer, and the texture felt nearly as creamy as a latte.
I personally loved it.
When I visited, there were no other customers at all, so it felt almost like I had the place to myself.
In the quiet open atrium of the building, I was able to enjoy my coffee in complete peace.
By the way, they also serve sandwiches, desserts, and other food in addition to coffee.
I’ve visited around 50 coffee shops since I started seriously exploring coffee, and so far I’ve only found two places—including this one—that serve an Aerocano.
It is quite rare, so I would highly recommend it to coffee lovers.
Store Information｜ASTRA Coffee 星辰咖啡
Google Maps
Grey Area Roasters
A coffee shop with a neighborhood atmosphere that feels deeply rooted in the local area
Grey Area Roasters is located about a 10-minute walk from Outram.
Inside, the lighting is warm and subdued, almost like a bar.
There was a woman quietly reading, regular customers chatting happily with the staff, and an overall atmosphere that felt exactly like a true local coffee shop.
They serve both pour-over and espresso.
When I visited, the staff asked me about my preferences and selected beans accordingly.
That interaction itself was part of what made the visit so enjoyable.
It does not have the obvious flashiness of a famous destination cafe, but it feels like the kind of place where you can enjoy coffee as if you actually lived in the neighborhood.
店舗情報｜Grey Area Roasters
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Nylon Coffee Roasters
An iconic shop you cannot leave out when talking about specialty coffee in Singapore
Nylon Coffee Roasters is both a coffee shop and a roastery, tucked away in a small lane that feels almost like a secret hideout among a cluster of apartment buildings.
Even people who are not especially into coffee seem to know this place, which says a lot about how famous it is.
Some coffee shops with a modern and refined aesthetic can feel a little too self-conscious, but Nylon is different.
It manages to combine quality and casualness in a very natural way.
They offer both pour-over and espresso.
I had a pour-over there, and it had a sweet aroma that reminded me of black tea, with a bright and transparent flavor profile.
Store Information｜Nylon Coffee Roasters
Google Maps
Final Thoughts
To wrap up, here is a quick summary of the five coffee shops I really enjoyed visiting:
%Arabica
A popular Kyoto-born brand with espresso-based coffee that has a gentle and smooth character
Suzuki Cafe and Roastery
A calm and beautifully designed shop with a distinctly Japanese feel, well worth the trip despite the inconvenient location
ASTRA Coffee
A rare place where you can enjoy an Aerocano, with its surprisingly creamy texture despite being based on an Americano
Grey Area Roasters
A neighborhood coffee shop with a strong local atmosphere, perfect for spending a quiet moment among regulars
Nylon Coffee Roasters
One of Singapore’s most iconic specialty coffee shops, known for floral, tea-like aromas and a clean, elegant cup
Two of the five shops are a Japanese-founded cafe and a Kyoto-born brand, so you might wonder, “Are these really recommendations for Singapore?”
Even so, I intentionally included them because after actually living in Singapore, I felt that one of the country’s greatest charms is the way different cultures naturally exist side by side without forcing themselves to blend completely.
Shops with a strong local character, brands that originated in Japan, and cafes inspired by modern international styles all coexist quite naturally.
That broader landscape is exactly what makes Singapore’s coffee scene so interesting to me.
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