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What to order at Nylon Coffee Roasters
- Must order
- ['Filter of the day', 'Cold brew', 'Single-origin espresso']
- Editor tip
- One of the smallest footprint cafes in Singapore but worth seeking out. Closed Tuesday. The coffee-to-take-home selection is well shortlisted.
CuisineCafé
Price$$
Neighborhoodchinatown
HoursMon, Wed-Fri 08:30-16:30; Sat-Sun 09:00-16:30
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Must order: ['Filter of the day', 'Cold brew', 'Single-origin espresso']
Tip: One of the smallest footprint cafes in Singapore but worth seeking out. Closed Tuesday. The coffee-to-take-home selection is well shortlisted.
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Address: 4 Everton Park, Singapore 080004
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Order: ['Dirty coffee', 'Single origin espresso', 'Cold brew']
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