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Best Specialty Coffee in Singapore

Nylon Coffee is the top-rated specialty coffee in Singapore on the Booyah Index, rated ★4.7 from 2,264 reviews and known for house-roasted single-origin beans with rotating seasonal menu (Ethiopia Banko Gotiti, Nicaragua Parainema, Colombia La Laja Geisha) and precision pour-over brewing using xBloom brewer and Mahlkönig CORE grinder at 1:17 ratio for exceptional clarity. Apartment Coffee (★4.6 from 1,482 reviews) and Tiong Hoe Specialty Coffee (★4.6 from 762 reviews) round out the top three. This guide ranks all 8 specialty coffee in Singapore by Google rating weighted by review volume.

Updated July 2026 · ranked by rating × review volume · no paid placement

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    Nylon Coffee

    Specialty Coffee · ฿ · ★ 4.7 (2,264 reviews)

    Regulars come for house-roasted single-origin beans with rotating seasonal menu (Ethiopia Banko Gotiti, Nicaragua Parainema, Colombia La Laja Geisha) and precision pour-over brewing using xBloom brewer and Mahlkönig CORE grinder at 1:17 ratio for exceptional clarity — it holds ★4.7 from 2,264 reviews.

    Also known for: In-house roastery with iMF Italian roaster visible behind glass, specializing in light roasts without undercooked centers

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    Apartment Coffee

    Specialty Coffee · ฿฿ · ★ 4.6 (1,482 reviews)

    Regulars come for hand-brewed filter coffee with single-origin rotating beans and fruity/floral flavor notes and specialty chocolate drinks — it holds ★4.6 from 1,482 reviews.

    Also known for: Thoughtfully presented coffee in textured ceramic cups with minimalist gallery-like ambience

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    Tiong Hoe Specialty Coffee

    Specialty Coffee · ฿฿ · ★ 4.6 (762 reviews)

    Regulars come for single-origin pour-over coffee with distinct bean characteristics (e.g., Guatemala Geisha with floral and tea-like notes) and roasted and raw specialty beans from around the world available for purchase — it holds ★4.6 from 762 reviews.

    Also known for: Coffee subscription plans

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    Compound Coffee Co.

    Specialty Coffee · ★ 4.9 (468 reviews)

    Regulars come for coffee brewing workshops with expert instruction on flavor profiles and techniques and live coffee roasting experience at their co-roastery with weekly production cupping sessions — it holds ★4.9 from 468 reviews.

    Also known for: Single-origin beans from their own coffee farm in Wonosalam, Indonesia

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    Alchemist The Mill

    Specialty Coffee · ★ 4.6 (426 reviews)

    Regulars come for house blend 'Dark Matter' espresso and single-origin drip coffee with choice of 4 different beans — it holds ★4.6 from 426 reviews.

    Also known for: Neo-gothic industrial café space in black building at Jalan Kilang

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    ASK Coffee Roastery Singapore

    Specialty Coffee · ★ 4.6 (422 reviews)

    Regulars come for single-origin and unconventional coffee beans (including Yunnan varieties) and freshly roasted in-house coffee with aromatic fragrance to smell before ordering — it holds ★4.6 from 422 reviews.

    Also known for: Smooth, well-balanced dirty latte and pour-over preparations

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    Zerah Coffee Roasters

    Specialty Coffee · ★ 4.7 (278 reviews)

    Regulars come for light-roasted single-origin filter coffees with bright, clean flavor profiles and espresso-based drinks featuring natural and washed process beans with distinct fruit and floral notes — it holds ★4.7 from 278 reviews.

    Also known for: Knowledgeable staff who explain roasting methods, flavor profiles, and brewing techniques

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    Grey Area Coffee Roasters

    Specialty Coffee · ★ 4.7 (269 reviews)

    Regulars come for iced matcha soy latte with thick, non-grassy matcha and single-origin rotating espresso beans with precise flavor notes (pomelo and blueberry) — it holds ★4.7 from 269 reviews.

    Also known for: Serene hole-in-the-wall shophouse setting with attentive, personalized service

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Quick answers

What is the best specialty coffee in Singapore?

Nylon Coffee is the top-rated specialty coffee in Singapore, with ★4.7 from 2,264 reviews. It's known for house-roasted single-origin beans with rotating seasonal menu (Ethiopia Banko Gotiti, Nicaragua Parainema, Colombia La Laja Geisha), precision pour-over brewing using xBloom brewer and Mahlkönig CORE grinder at 1:17 ratio for exceptional clarity, in-house roastery with iMF Italian roaster visible behind glass, specializing in light roasts without undercooked centers.

What are the top 3 specialty coffee in Singapore?

1. Nylon Coffee (★4.7 from 2,264 reviews); 2. Apartment Coffee (★4.6 from 1,482 reviews); 3. Tiong Hoe Specialty Coffee (★4.6 from 762 reviews).

How is this ranking made?

Each place is scored by its Google rating weighted by review volume (so a ★4.8 with thousands of reviews outranks a ★5.0 with a handful), from the 8 specialty coffee in Singapore tracked in the Booyah Index. No paid placement.

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