Foreword Coffee Roasters is a coffee chain and social enterprise which serves speciality coffee from Asia, while training and hiring persons with disabilities and special needs in their coffee kiosks to spread more awareness and empower the differently-abled in Singapore.

Foreword Coffee Roasters has opened its 5th outlet at Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music in National University of Singapore (NUS). But before you make a trip there, do note that the gorgeous coffee shop is currently open to NUS staff and students only.

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Foreword Coffee Roasters serves a myriad of coffee drinks and a few signature concoctions. In addition to these cuppas, they also offer rice bowls, waffles, pastries and cakes at the new outlet.

One of Foreword Coffee Roasters’s signature drinks is the Timeless Yuan Yang (S$6.50). A ristretto shot of their Yunnan Ouyang coffee blend with an Earl Grey tea ice ball blends perfectly with milk.

The first sip brought out the bright flavour of the Earl Grey instantly and as it faded on your tastebuds, the fruity yet bitter note of the Yunnan Ouyang Coffee could be tasted. It was an excellent modern rendition of the traditional Yuan Yang.

Foreword Coffee Roasters’s next signature drink, the 70% Dark Chocolate (S$6.50), was a delight to drink. This would be perfect for those who enjoy a milkier hot chocolate drink but want that rich chocolate aroma.

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The new space is using upcycled furniture—made of milk bottles and caps—which are made by sustainability partners with different expertise that turn waste into gems.

To further reduce waiting time, self-collection at UTown is available for NUS staff and students now, throughout this Phase 2 (HA)! Collection timings are from 12pm – 2pm with a minimum order of S$20.

To celebrate the opening of the new outlet at Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, Foreword Coffee Roaster has a special opening drink—Coconut / Attap Seed Ice Cream Latte! This special opening drink is also available at their Canberra Plaza and Temasek Shophouse outlets.

Foreword Coffee Roaster
Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, level 1
Mon to Fri, 8am-5pm

Getting a little tired of drinking coffee and want something just as flavourful to replace your daily cuppa? We’ve got you covered. This list of chocolate drinks will get you warmed up on a rainy day or beat the heat under the sweltering sun; rain or shine, these chocolate drinks will be sure to delight your tastebuds.

Here’s a list of 10 best hot chocolates in Singapore that are choc(ked) full of chocolate!

#1 ANGELINA

At Angelina, a staple is their “L’Africain” (S$12), their signature hot chocolate beverage – made with cocoa from three African origins – Cote d’Ivoir, Ghana and Niger. It’s served in a small pitcher and comes with a side of fluffy whipped cream.

This is the kind of hot chocolate that you sip slowly, savouring that thick, almost ganache-like texture of hot chocolate. The drink itself has a slightly fruity aftertaste – a note that is common to African-origin chocolates.

2 Bayfront Avenue
Canal Level #B2-89/89A
Marina Bay Sands
Singapore 018972
Tel: +65 6688 7236
Sun to Thu: 10.30am – 11pm
Fri & Sat: 10.30am – 11.30pm
Nearest Station: Bayfront

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#3 BEARDED BELLA

Single-origin coffee is now well-known in Singapore, but try out Bearded Bella’s single-origin hot or iced chocolates. They offer a 72% dark chocolate from the Dominican Republic and an 80% dark chocolate from Ecuador (S$6 for Hot/7.50 for iced).

The Ecuadorian hot chocolate tasted more well-balanced while the Dominican Republic had a fruity note to it.

8 Craig Road
Singapore 089668
Tel: +65 9880 0775
Mon to Thu: 7.30am – 5pm
Fri: 7.30am – 11pm
Sat & Sun: 7.30am – 6pm
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

#4 THE DARK GALLERY

Dedicated to all things Chocolate, the Dark Gallery truly has an impressive line-up of chocolate desserts and drinks. Made from well-know French Varlhona chocolate, their Signature Hot Chocolate (S$7) is a velvety smooth cup that will definitely warm you up on a rainy day.

They also serve cold chocolate drinks like their popular Chocolate Cube Hazelnut Latte (S$9). It comes served with chocolate ice cubes, hot milk and a hazelnut flavoured espresso to pour over. The nuttiness from the hazelnut complements the bitterness of the espresso and creaminess of the chocolate.

It’s something to try if you are looking to try a different kind of hot chocolate.

9 Raffles Boulevard
#01-K5 Millenia Walk
Singapore 039596
Tel: +65 6255 0368
Daily: 11am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Promenade

#5 FOREWORD COFFEE 

Budding social enterprise Foreword Coffee aims to promote awareness for the differently-abled community in Singapore, empowering them through their job opportunities. Other than coffee, they serve up quite the delicious 70% Dark Chocolate (S$6.50), using single-origin chocolate from the Rehoboth Estate.

It is a little on the milky side, but the distinct flavour of chocolate is still quite discernible.

Foreword Coffee
28 Orchard Road
Temasek Shophouse
Singapore 238832
Mon to Fri: 8.30am – 6.30pm
Sat & Sun: 11.15pm – 4.15pm
Nearest Station: Dhoby Gaut

#6 NINE THIRTY BY AWFULLY CHOCOLATE

Local chocolate café Awfully Chocolate branched out into a more luxe café concept – NineThirty – that serves a wider variety of chocolate drinks that are sure to make a chocolate-lover’s stomach flutter with excitement.

Those fancying a sweeter alternative to rich dark chocolate can opt for their Hot White Chocolate (S$8) or their Chocolate Banana Cold Chocolate (S$8). They offer up some caffeinated chocolate cuppas too – their Chocolate Cappucino (S$8) a hot favourite.

131 East Coast Road
Singapore 428816
Tel: +65 6345 2190
Mon to Fri: 12pm – 11pm
Sat: 9.30am – 1am
Sun: 9.30am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Eunos

#7 LEMUEL CHOCOLATE

New to the chocolate café scene, Lemuel Chocolate serves up a plethora of single-origin chocolates and pastries, but also serve up a rich and velvety hot chocolate as well.

Their Signature Hot Chocolate (S$6.50 for Hot/S$7 for Iced) is handcrafted with a 72% Ecuadorian chocolate blend – made by melting the chocolate straight into the milk to give it a naturally rich and thick texture. They also serve up a lighter, more savoury version infused with hazelnuts (S$7 for Hot/S$7.50 for Iced).

1 Vista Exchange Green
#B1-31 The Star Vista
Singapore 138617
Tel: +65 6957 2818
Daily: 10am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Buona Vista

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#8 PATISSERIE G

If you’re looking for a mid-workday chocolate fix, Patisserie G will serve you one of the richest French Hot Chocolates in Singapore. For a small cup it will set you back S$4.50 but if you’re fancying more, a bigger cup goes for S$8.

Their hot chocolate could be likened to pure melted chocolate with a small dash of milk – thick, creamy and super rich.

9 Raffles Blvd
#01-40/41 Millenia Walk
Singapore 039596
Tel: +65 6338 7578
Mon to Thu: 7.30am – 9pm
Fri: 7.30am – 10pm
Sat: 9am – 10pm
Sun: 9am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Promenade

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#9 WILD HONEY

Have you ever had your hot chocolate served to you in a Turkish pot? Well, you can if you head over to Wild Honey for a cup of their Parisian Hot Chocolate (S$8). It’s not super thick but still creamy and chocolatey all the same.

It comes with a cloud-like homemade marshmallow cube, too!

333A Orchard Road
Mandarin Gallery #03-01/02
Singapore 238897
Tel: +65 6235 3900
Sun to Thu: 9am – 9pm
Fri & Sat: 9am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

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#10 WIMBLY LU’S

Probably one of the OG chocolate cafés in Singapore, Wimbly Lu’s will not disappoint when you order their hot chocolate. They have two variations – their velvety Classic or their Mayan hot chocolate (S$6) with that kick of spiciness.

They also serve adult-iced chocolate – the Iced Chocolate with Bailey’s – if you want something boozier for the night.

15-2 Jln Riang
Singapore 358987
Tel: +65 6289 1489
Mon, Wed & Thu: 12pm – 10.30pm
Fri: 12pm – 11pm
Sat: 9am – 11pm
Sun: 9am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Lorong Chuan/Serangoon