Forty Hands Cafe Coffee Brunch Singapore

May 27, 2011 | 7 Comments

Forty Hands Cafe Singapore

I was impressed with Forty Hands Cafe. Despite its (ulu) location within a shop house in the Tiong Bahru area, the cafe has been doing very well since its opening.

However, I thought that brunch was only average. They are always crowded, though, especially for weekend brunch. Also, I didn’t fancy the narrow layout of the cafe. Though so, 40 Hands Cafe is still a nice cafe in Singapore for simple chill-out sessions with your friends over a cuppa.

They have a few sandwiches (prices ranging from $8-$10) on the menu, but hey, breakfast food is all about eggs! The egg items like the Eggs Benedict, Baked Eggs and Big Breakfast are priced below $20.

Breakfast Food

We had two sets of the Big Breakfast: one with scrambled eggs and the other with poached eggs. The portion was generous and it came with mushroom, grilled tomatoes, sausages, eggs, toasts and greens. The Baked Eggs, on the other hand, was extremely salty and we didn’t manage to finish it.

Forty Hands Cafe

And of course, people go to Forty Hands Cafe for the coffee. Known amongst the array of coffee joints, 40 hands is one of the few cafes that serve up the best coffee in Singapore.

40 Hands

It is quite difficult to find Forty Hands Cafe. Your best bet is to take a cab and hope that the driver knows where is Yong Siak street (near Tiong Bahru market). Book lovers will also be happy to know that the popular BooksActually has relocated to the same street. I think the idea of visiting a book shop after a good Sunday brunch is very appealing.

For more recommendations, read my list of Brunch in Singapore | Best Cafes in Singapore

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Forty Hands Cafe
Blk 78 Yong Siak Street
#01-12 Singapore
Tel: +65 6225 8545

Operating Hours:
Tuesdays: 8:30am – 6:30pm
Wednesdays & Thursdays: 8:30am – 10pm
Fridays and Saturdays: 8:30am – 11pm
Sundays 8:30am – 6:30pm
Closed on Monday

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7 Responses to “Forty Hands Cafe Coffee Brunch Singapore”

  1. Sparklette
    May 27th, 2011 @ 3:20 pm

    Thanks for this review. I have been curious about Forty Hands for a while, mainly due to its unique location in a very charming neighbourhood. Was expecting a quiet ambience, although from your pictures it looks like a lively and bustling coffee joint.

    One thing that I have heard rave reviews about is one of their pastries… with red bean filling IIRC. It should go well with coffee.

    If I’m not wrong, Books Actually is still collecting donations to help Bob the famous Tiong Bahru cat. Feline lovers may wanna pop by.

  2. virtousity
    May 31st, 2011 @ 1:17 pm

    The sandwiches are pretty good but i must say the prices of the iced mocha and iced coffee baffles me as they are $1.50 more than the hot version. Ice must be made from evian =D~

  3. Cheryl
    June 1st, 2011 @ 10:31 am

    Well I do agree with ladyironchef that the food is average. What’s up with the tau sar baos? I’m not impressed. I’d rather buy them at the neighbourhood coffee shops.

    The place is bit too stuffy although it does have a nice cosy ambience. The coffee is also one of the best in Sg.

  4. MonkiePoo
    June 11th, 2011 @ 9:44 pm

    I didn’t like both my experience at Forty Hands. I find the deliberate mix of those retro styled plates and utensils against the contemporary decor a bit been-there-done-that and it falls quite flat in terms of the coffee and the cakes. The staff’s recommended Carrot Cake/Banana Cake both came off dry and crumbly while the ice coffee tastes like Nesquik. My partner had the regular brew and it really isnt something to shout about either. I think the place is over-rated and the price, quite expensive for that kinda standard.

  5. Singapore Kitchens
    June 19th, 2011 @ 11:11 am

    Thanks for the review. Had not seen it – seems laike amust try for a coffe addict.

    My favourite coffe I otherwise find at Papa Pahleta. Do try that out.

  6. arty
    June 27th, 2011 @ 5:10 pm

    heard a lot of hype about the place having the best coffee in SG. but in my opinion, its overrated.

  7. S
    October 14th, 2011 @ 9:59 pm

    you should try the fishball noodles round the corner at a traditional coffee shop nearby. it only serve fishball noodle as the only staple food. it’s really good, there’s alot of hidden jems around that area :)

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