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Updated 2026-07-14 · 2,198 reviewed · 278 listed · Scored from 104 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.9(104) 65 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Specialty Coffee RoastersStudy & Laptop-Friendly CafeTraditional KopitiamCafe
Coffee House
Services
Specialty Coffee Roasters, Study & Laptop-Friendly Cafe, Traditional Kopitiam
Reviews
104

What recent reviews say

The cafe delivers solid coffee and a visually appealing space that draws laptop users and those seeking quiet. But staff demeanor swings sharply between warm and dismissive, and service can lag even on quiet days.

Praised for
  • well-made specialty coffee
  • bright, airy, relaxing design
  • quiet, suitable for laptop work
  • friendly service when present
Watch-outs
  • inconsistent staff friendliness
  • slow service during quiet periods
  • limited food and pastry range
  • slow drink production
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Best for: remote workers seeking a calm, design-focused workplace with good coffee
Think twice if: You value quick service or expect consistently warm staff interaction; some days are noticeably slower and less welcoming.

Strengths

  • specialty-grade espresso drinks
  • modern Japandi interior
  • deliberately quiet atmosphere
  • free parking nearby

Worth knowing

  • Staff named Irene and Nicole mentioned in positive review for greeting and order accuracy
  • Single-origin Ethiopia beans offered
  • Specific pastries noted: croissants, Black Forest cake, chocolate cake
  • Mocha and cappuccino quality varies by day; very hot cappuccino request not fulfilled on one visit
  • One incident of manager directing customer to exit during busy period

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee Roasters
Coffee quality is consistent and well-made when freshly prepared, though service speed varies.
Study & Laptop-Friendly Cafe
Quiet, peaceful setting ideal for focused work; reviewers specifically praise the low noise level.
Traditional Kopitiam
Does not operate as a traditional kopitiam; modern specialty cafe positioning.
Cafe & Bakery
Limited pastry and cake range; items are well-presented but not a focus of the menu.

How it compares

  • Rated 3.9 against a 4.49 average across the 33 specialty coffee roasters businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 55% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 33
Review volume 88
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
42
4
37
3
11
2
4
1
10

Common questions

Is it a good place to work on my laptop?
Yes. Reviewers praise it as quiet, peaceful, and comfortable for laptop work without excessive noise.
How's the parking?
Easy to find. At least one reviewer specifically noted convenient parking availability.
What single-origin beans do you offer?
Ethiopia beans are available, though the full range is not detailed in reviews.

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Last updated 2026-07-14