Narrative Coffee Stand ★ 4.4
Order: ['Dirty coffee', 'Single origin espresso', 'Cold brew']
Tip: Bras Basah Complex is a labyrinthine arts and book building; navigate to #01-05 on the ground floor. Open Monday to Saturday 8am to 5pm.
Nylon Coffee Roasters is a cafe in Chinatown, Singapore.
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 curated.
Address: 4 Everton Park, Singapore 080004
Order: ['Dirty coffee', 'Single origin espresso', 'Cold brew']
Tip: Bras Basah Complex is a labyrinthine arts and book building; navigate to #01-05 on the ground floor. Open Monday to Saturday 8am to 5pm.
Order: ['Kouign-amann', 'Croissant', 'Alain Ducasse espresso']
Tip: Fresh pastries go quickly on weekends. Arrive before 10am for the full selection. The seating inside the block is limited; the nearby park benches are a local alternative.
Order: ['Signature cupcake', 'Eggs benedict', 'Flat white']
Tip: Sunday mornings are very busy; the shop is quieter from 2pm onwards. Brunch runs daily until the kitchen closes.
Order: ['Dirty coffee', 'Single origin espresso', 'Cold brew']
Tip: Bras Basah Complex is a labyrinthine arts and book building; navigate to #01-05 on the ground floor. Open Monday to Saturday 8am to 5pm.
Order: ['Golden waffles with ice cream', 'Sea salt gula melaka scoop', 'Kopi peng ice cream']
Tip: Open daily from 12pm. The small indoor seating area fills up on weekend afternoons; the alley outside has informal seating on good days.
Order: ['Single-origin espresso', 'Filter of the day', 'Take-home retail beans']
Tip: PPP Coffee also runs the widely respected roastery and training academy for baristas. Visit the Funan Mall location for a central city option.
Order: ['Keluak Blend espresso', 'Iced latte', 'Seasonal cake']
Tip: Open daily 8am to 4.30pm. A good option before or after visiting the Jalan Besar hawker centre nearby.