The Book Cafe
The coffee was reasonable, perhaps just a touch bitter. But come here for the mass of comfy couches, the myriad of magazines to browse, broad menu and relaxed vibe.
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Oriole Cafe & Bar
96 Somerset Road, Singapore 238163
Bistro-style cafe and bar with a pretty serious coffee bent. I enjoyed a nice single origin filter coffee here (I’m leaving this review a little while after the fact), but I do recall they had espresso choices on the menu too.
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Shots Espresso Bar
8 Ann Siang Hill, Singapore 069788
After cautiously approaching the counter, I was pleasantly surprised by a barista who rattled off a list of coffees you don’t often get in a country where Starbucks seems to be the status quo.
My macchiato went down a treat, with a side of free WIFI.
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Epilogue Cafe
437 Orchard Rd, Singapore
Beautiful, airy space. Concrete floors, light timber. Comfortable, soft chairs. Lovely café space situated in the Prologue bookstore on level 4 in Ion Orchard.
And the coffee? Pretty great. Had to describe a macchiato but they understood and prepared m…
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Artichoke
161 Middle Road, Singapore 188978
Fantastic. I’ve been here for a brunch a few times now and it is delicious, middle-eastern inspired food. The coffee is tasty but I’m glad I ordered my cappuccino with a double shot.
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Loysel’s Toy
66 Kampong Bugis, Singapore
It was cute little spot by the river but my cappuccino was lukewarm and not very strong. Food was fine but nothing special.
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Jimmy Monkey
7 one-north Gateway, Singapore 138642
Best coffee I’ve had in Singapore, hands down. Perfect flat white (and you can order it as a flat white - not a latte with milk…). Got seriously addicted to this place. Food was nice too.
