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11 Coffee Shops In Raffles Place For Your Morning Coffee Runs

Editorial — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 04:30:17 +0000

In today’s hectic work environment, coffee has become an essential part of our lives. Like most people, we wake up feeling grumpy and prepare for work in a haze of lethargy. But the aroma of coffee will instantly wake us up; always.

Just one sip and the brain starts to run, the eyes brighten, and all at once, you feel ready to take on the day. Being serious coffee nuts, we make it our business to know where to find the best coffee wherever we are. For most of Singapore’s working crowd, it’s the Central Business District (CBD).

Here are 11 of our favourite coffee haunts in Singapore’s Central Business District (CBD) where you can drop by for a morning cuppa.

DEAN & DELUCA

Dean & DeLuca—New York food institution—is more than just an upscale grocery shop; it is also one of our favourite cafes which offers gourmet food and a wide range of pastries and coffee.

47 Pekin Street, #01-01
Singapore 048777
Tel: +65 6536 2460
Mon to Fri: 7am – 8pm
Sat & Sun: 7am – 12pm
Nearest Station: Telok Ayer / Raffles Place

Photo Credit: Dimbulah Coffee

DIMBULAH (CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS)

A name that resonates with every true coffee lover, and particularly those who work in the CBD, is Dimbulah Coffee.

If all-day-breakfast is not enough to peak your fancy, then we hope the evening menu that features an antipasti platter, or Chicken Schnitzel will. But fancy grub aside, Dimbulah is better known for their coffee that serves as the perfect pick-me-up for anybody.

30 Raffles Place, #01-31,
Singapore 048622
(Closed on Sat & Sun)
Mon to Fri: 7am – 7pm
Nearest Station: Raffles Place

FREE THE ROBOT

Café by day and cocktail bar by night, Free The Robot serves up brunch-style meals for the working crowd. Get yourself a yummy burger, some of the most affordable truffle fries around for only S$5 a basket, and pair your meals with a cuppa.

One of their more exotic offerings is their Kopi Cola, which features a double shot of espresso blended with a botanically brewed cola.

118 Telok Ayer Street
Singapore 068587
Tel: +65 6438 1836
(Closed on Sun & Mon)
Tue to Sat: 8.30am – 4.30pm
Nearest Station: Raffles Place

JAB

JAB Bistro Bar is all about pampering tastebuds and delivering great experiences. Their signature Speciality Coffees are sourced from trusted roasters, then brewed by skilled baristas.

Whatever your mood is—be it for coffee, good food, cold-pressed juices, exotic teas or even craft beer—JAB has got you covered.

4 Marina Boulevard
The Sail #01-33
Singapore 018986
Tel: +65 6534 4167
Mon to Fri: 7.30am – 7.30pm
Sat & Sun: 9am – 7.30pm
Nearest Station: Raffles Place / Downtown

JAMAICA BLUE

This Australian coffee chain uses the much sought-after Wallenford Estate Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Beans for its coffee blends. This coffee bean is hailed as one of the estate’s most superior coffee-growing regions and produces coffee that is mild, and perfectly balanced—perfect for both coffee aficionados and those who just want a quick caffeine fix.

1 Raffles Place, #01-62,
One Raffles Place Tower 2,
Singapore 048616
Tel: +65 6694 8107
Mon to Fri: 7.30am – 6.30pm
Nearest Station: Raffles Place

JEWEL COFFEE

Jewel Coffee at 1 Shenton Way has fast become one of the more popular coffee boutiques in the Central Business District (CBD). Coffee lovers who work in the area should really drop by the cafe after lunch to grab a cuppa for a boost before going back to the pile of work and crazy stress.

1 Shenton Way #01-07
Tel: +65 6636 9452
Mon to Fri: 7am – 7pm
Sat: 8am – 5pm
Nearest Station: Raffles Place

OMOTESANDO KOFFEE

Omotesando Koffee is a popular coffee chain from Tokyo. Those of you hankering after a cuppa from this highly acclaimed Japanese import can now get your caffeine fix at the shop’s debut Singapore outlet at Downtown Gallery.

What you can look forward to at this artisanal coffee bar is their high-quality espresso-based beverages. Their first and only outlet in Singapore features a myriad of caffeinated beverages from matcha based drinks to a good old latte so whether you have a burning passion for artisanal brews or not, this tiny coffee kiosk is a spot worth checking out.

6 Shenton Way
#04-09, The Work Project Downtown
Downtown Gallery
Singapore 068809
(Closed on Sundays)
Mon to Fri: 8am – 6pm
Sat: 11am – 6pm
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar / Raffles Place

SARNIES

This trendy establishment has made a name for itself as the place to go for delicious, quality café nosh.

With coffee beans that are meticulously roasted by a team of talented baristas, and with all coffees made with a double ristretto for a more intense flavour, Sarnies firmly establishes itself as the place to go for your caffeine fix.

136 Telok Ayer Street,
Singapore 068601
Tel: +65 6224 6091
Mon to Tue: 7.30am – 10.30pm
Wed to Fri: 7.30am – 12am
Sat & Sun: 8.30am – 4pm
Nearest Station: Telok Ayer / Raffles Place

THE MUFFINRY BAKERY AND CAFE

Tucked away in a cosy little corner in the Telok Ayer enclave lies an inconspicuous muffin specialist, The Muffinry. Highly raved about for their muffins and other delectable bakes, The Muffinry is an excellent place to take refuge from the bustling CBD over some sweet bakes and excellent coffee.

112 Telok Ayer Street
Singapore 068581
Tel: +65 6509 6462
(Closed on Sun)
Mon to Fri: 8am – 10.30pm
Sat: 8am – 5pm
Nearest Station: Raffles Place

THE PROVIDORE

Providore is a multifaceted concept that features a deli, bakery, a cafe and even a gourmet grocer. At their cafes, you’ll find great coffee and gorgeous food inspired by their own range of seasonal products.

Their light and contemporary spaces offers all-day dining as well as a huge selection of coffee, tea, wines, craft beers and cocktails.

7 Raffles Place,
Singapore 048625
Tel: +65 6533 1352
Mon to Sat: 8am – 10pm
Sun: 9am – 6pm
Nearest Station: Raffles Place

THREE CUPS COFFEE CO.

Over at Three Cups Coffee Co., coffee fans are in for a treat. This CBD cafe specialises in a signature blend of micro-roasted Brazilian and Sumatran beans. There is also amazing cold brews and filtered coffees. For those with more of a sweet tooth, they also make a mean hazelnut cafe mocha.

1 Raffles Place, #04-31,
Singapore 048616
Tel: +65 6438 4108
(Closed on Sun)
Mon to Fri: 8am – 7.30pm
Sat: 10am – 6pm
Nearest Station: Raffles Place

Tokyo’s Famous Omotesando Koffee Opens In Singapore

Dick Tan — Wed, 13 Sep 2017 03:24:28 +0000

Great news for coffee aficionados, the famous Omotesando Koffee from Tokyo has officially opened in Singapore. Those of you hankering after a cuppa from this highly acclaimed Japanese import can now get their caffeine fix at the shop’s debut Singapore outlet at Downtown Gallery.

We first reported the news of the opening of Omotesando Koffee back in April 2017 and boy are we glad that it is finally in Singapore.

For those of you who are new to the brand, what you can look forward to at this artisanal coffee bar is their high-quality espresso-based beverages. Their first and only outlet in Singapore features a myriad of caffeinated beverages from matcha based drinks to a good old latte so whether you have a burning passion for artisanal brews or not, Omotesando Koffee is a spot worth checking out.

Hailing from Shibuya in Tokyo, the cafe first opened up as a quaint pop-up store in a traditional Japanese house in Omotesando’s residential area in 2011. Word spread quickly as this little takeaway coffee stop quickly gained a strong following among hipsters for its artisanal brews—unfortunately, in 2015, the Japanese house (machiya) got torn down and along with Omotesando Koffee.

Earlier this year, the acclaimed coffee shop reopened in Shibuya and has since expanded to other parts of Japan, Hong Kong and now in Singapore!

The brand’s opening here is a partnership between Hong Kong-born Russell Stradmoor, 28, director and franchising owner of Omotesando Koffee, and Mr Junny Lee, 34, founder of The Work Project—a Singapore-based co-working space operator with a branch in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong.

When it comes to their coffee beans, the way that it is treated can greatly enhance (or compromise) the flavour of your brew. In fact, it’s the brewing methods that tend to be the hallmark of a great artisan coffee.

Here at Omotesando Koffee, their methodology lies in two things: its signature cube-framed bar which houses their baristas and their precise approach to brewing coffee. Beans from Melbourne are roasted in Kyoto by the Ogawa Coffee Roasters, with each blend following specific steps for brewing to bring out the best flavours.

Their espresso is hand-dripped slowly at a controlled temperature to ensure that all the oils and essences from the beans are absorbed to the best of its ability. The end result is a full-bodied cup of coffee that is sure to make anyone’s day.

Their Cafe Latte Doppio (S$5.50) is brewed with their very own house brand of coffee beans. The initial sip is fairly balanced but after a few seconds what you are left with is a subtle fruity note that pleasantly coats your entire mouth. There is mild acidity to it, but the milk really helps to balance it out.

All in all, a delicate brew that makes for a good start to a typical workday.

The Iced Cappuccino (S$7.50) is much more unique than your typical cafe brew. The milk itself is blended beforehand to aerate it. After it is served, give it a few seconds and watch as the surface starts to bubble and foam up. The beverage itself was light and airy, making it easy to drink even for non-coffee experts.

With Omotesando Koffee now open in Downtown Gallery, coffee drinkers will soon have a new go-to cafe for their caffeine fix, which is never bad news for our coffee-cultured society.

Omotesando Koffee Singapore
6 Shenton Way, #04-09
The Work Project Downtown,
Downtown Gallery
Singapore 068809
(Closed on Saturdays & Sundays)
Mon to Fri: 8am – 6pm
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

Famous Omotesando Koffee From Tokyo Is Opening In Singapore This June

ladyironchef — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 01:58:54 +0000

Great news for coffee lovers, the famous Omotesando Koffee from Tokyo will be opening in Singapore in June at the new Downtown Gallery mall in Shenton Way.

What was meant to be a pop-up store at a tiny, traditional Japanese house in Omotesando’s residential area ended up lasting for an extended period of four whopping years.

The machiya was eventually torn down and Omotesando Koffee closed back in late 2015. Earlier this year, the famous coffee shop reopened as Koffee Mameya in Shibuya.

There are now a few outlets across Japan and the hipster coffee shop has also opened in Wan Chai, Hong Kong last year. Owner Eiichi Kunitomo has also opened a second concept, Toranomon Koffee at the trendy Toranomon Hills.

Omotesando Koffee Singapore is a partnership between Russell Stradmoor, director and franchising owner of Omotesando Koffee, and Mr Junny Lee, founder of The Work Project—a Singapore-based co-working space operator with a branch in Hong Kong.

What you can look forward to is the specialty coffee bar’s high quality espresso-based beverages and its iconic baked custard cubes. There will be exclusive items to Omotesando Koffee Singapore and we cannot wait to try them for ourselves!

Omotesando Koffee Singapore
Downtown Gallery
6 Shenton Way
Singapore 068809