Neighbourhood Guide · Updated JANUARY 2026

8 Standout Specialty Cafés in Bras Basah, Singapore

Step into Bras Basah, where 8 specialty cafés blend seamlessly with museums, galleries, and the Bras Basah Complex. Experience a coffee scene shaped by art, heritage, and the neighborhood’s creative pulse.

Bras Basah stands as Singapore's cultural coffee intersection—an arts and heritage district where specialty coffee finds its home among museums, galleries, and the iconic Bras Basah Complex. This intellectually vibrant neighborhood has fostered a thoughtful coffee culture that attracts creatives, students, and cultural enthusiasts seeking quality caffeine fuel between gallery visits and bookstore browsing. From hidden gems tucked within the complex's covered terraces to international specialty concepts bringing global coffee expertise, Bras Basah's coffee scene offers contemplative spaces that complement the area's artistic energy. Here, specialty coffee serves not just as daily ritual but as the perfect companion to Singapore's most culturally immersive district.

The Best Coffee Shops & Cafes in Bras Basah

ASK Coffee Roastery
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ASK Coffee Roastery

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Coffee Discovery
Bold Espresso Fix
On Seah Street, ASK Coffee Roastery showcases its single-origin roasts with clean filter and espresso service in a streamlined café—complete with beans and gear for those brewing at home.
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Pet Friendly
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Vegan Friendly
Apartment Coffee
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Apartment Coffee

Bras Basah
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Award-Winning
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Coffee Discovery
Pour-Over Devotion
Apartment Coffee on Selegie Road, ranked 6th on The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops, serves exacting single-origin filters and espresso in its pared-back minimal coffee studio —ideal for slow tastings and bringing beans home.
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Cheerful Goat Cafe
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Cheerful Goat Cafe

Bras Basah
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Crowd Favorite
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Cold Brew Session
Coffee Discovery
Cheerful Goat at Stamford Arts Centre crafts playful, cocktail-style coffee creations alongside approachable specialty brews and fresh pastries from a bright, artful counter—ideal for arts-district pitstops and Instagram-ready treats.
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Vegan Friendly
Fahrenheit Coffee
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Fahrenheit Coffee

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Pour-Over Devotion
Coffee Catchups
Fahrenheit Coffee in Fu Yuen Building on Beach Road offers steady espresso and V60 pours in a warm, design-forward café—ideal for relaxed afternoons and after-spa coffee breaks.
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Narrative Coffee Stand
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Narrative Coffee Stand

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Quick Caffeine Stop
Narrative offers meticulous V60s and espresso from a bright, minimalist coffee counter—perfect for bar-side tastings and quiet caffeine breaks in the arts district.
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Pinhole Coffee Bar
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Pinhole Coffee Bar

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Coffee Catchups
Coffee with Pets
Pinhole Coffee Bar on Purvis Street runs a rotating filter bar featuring guest roasters alongside dependable espresso and house-baked pastries in a snug, friendly room—ideal for morning pick-me-ups and coffee-and-cake stops.
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Vegan Friendly
Bettr Coffee - The Foundry
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Bettr Coffee - The Foundry

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Midday Reset
Family Hours
Bettr Coffee at The Foundry centers its house-roasted blends and single-origin espresso program within a bright, social café, complemented by an all-day kitchen, cocktails and community-driven events.
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Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair Access
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Closes Late
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Dine-in
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Takeaway
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Pet Friendly
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Vegan Friendly
Kurasu
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Kurasu

Bras Basah
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Global Favorite
PERFECT FOR
Pour-Over Devotion
Coffee with Pets
Kurasu’s Waterloo Street outpost brings Kyoto’s minimalist style to Bugis, with pour-overs and ceremonial matcha served at a calm counter—ideal for relaxed coffee rituals and curated beans to take home.
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Vegan Friendly
Vegan Friendly

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