Coffee in Singapore
35 spots across 2 neighborhoods, curated by locals.
Singapore takes its coffee seriously — and so do we. This guide maps 35 coffee spots across 2 neighborhoods, from third-wave roasters pulling single-origin espresso to quiet corner cafés where locals linger over a flat white. Every place here holds a 4.7★ average from real visitors, and none of them are the airport-style chains you'll find on every other list.
Start in Holland Village for the densest cluster of quality cafés, then wander outward. Names like Guan Seng Coffee Powder, Kyuukei Coffee | Alexandra, Elixir Esports Holland Village 水滴电竞荷兰村 keep coming up in local recommendations for a reason — order what the barista suggests and you'll understand.
All 35 coffee spots in Singapore — open them in the free iOS app for live distances and directions.
Guan Seng Coffee Powder
Kyuukei Coffee | Alexandra
Elixir Esports Holland Village 水滴电竞荷兰村
Brash Boys Coffee
Plain Meredith (Pet-Friendly Cafe)
Caffeine Xpress
Rookie's Coffee Shop
Tanamera Coffee The Metropolis
Wan Jin Yuan 万金园
The Soya Bean Shop
Tiong Hoe Specialty Coffee
Pocket by Flip Coffee Roasters
Frankie & Fern's
HOUSE DOWNSTAIRS
CoffeePlus
TAG Espresso at Raffles City
Apartment Coffee
Coffee Hive (168 Robinson Rd) | Wide Range of Local Delights | Traditional Local Coffee
Plus Coffee Joint
abseil
Daylight Coffee
Tanamera Coffee Marina Square
Snap Cafe
Upshot Specialty Coffee
Nanyang Old Coffee
Strangers @ Work
COTTI COFFEE
Local Coffee People 120 Robinson
Tanamera Coffee WeWork
CAFE KREAMS
Courtyard Cafe, National Gallery
Generation Coffee Roasters (Hong Lim)
Heshangyin 喝上引
Chinatown Coffee Shop
Tiong Hoe Specialty Coffee (Raffles Place)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best coffee in Singapore?
Polomaps has curated 35 coffee spots in Singapore, rated 3.5+ stars by real visitors. Top picks include Guan Seng Coffee Powder, Kyuukei Coffee | Alexandra, Elixir Esports Holland Village 水滴电竞荷兰村. All recommendations come from locals, with tourist traps filtered out.
Which neighborhoods in Singapore have the best coffee?
The best neighborhoods for coffee in Singapore include Holland Village, Downtown Core. Each has its own character and local favorites — this guide groups every spot by neighborhood so you can explore one area at a time.
How can I find these coffee spots near me in Singapore?
Download the free Polomaps iOS app to see every spot in this guide on a live map around you, get walking distances, and save your favorites. You can also search anything specific — the app finds local, well-rated places for any craving, in Singapore or anywhere else.
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