Neighbourhood Guide · Updated JANUARY 2026

Discover 4 Standout Cafés in Chinatown, Singapore

Explore Chinatown, where historic shophouses host specialty roasters and modern coffee craft. Savor a blend of local heritage and contemporary flavors just steps from temples, markets, and cultural landmarks.

Chinatown captures Singapore’s coffee evolution—a historic district where traditional shophouses now host specialty roasters alongside the city’s kopitiam legacy. This culturally rich neighborhood shapes a coffee scene that honors local roots while embracing international specialty standards, offering authentic yet inventive experiences within steps of temples, markets, and heritage sites. From heritage-inspired roasting to contemporary third-wave presentations in beautifully restored spaces, Chinatown tells a distinctly Singaporean coffee story that bridges past and present.

The Best Coffee Shops & Cafes in Chinatown

Corner Corner
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Corner Corner

Chinatown
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Hidden Gem
PERFECT FOR
Pour-Over Devotion
Design Appreciation
Seasonal pour-overs and curated filter coffees (sourced from local roasters) served in a vinyl-clad Japanese kissaten-style room with warm mahogany shelves and a listening-first mood—ideal for slow afternoons and intimate coffee catchups.
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Dine-in
Dine-in
Takeaway
Takeaway
Vegan Friendly
Vegan Friendly
Nylon Coffee Roasters
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Nylon Coffee Roasters

Chinatown
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Local Legend
PERFECT FOR
Coffee Discovery
Pour-Over Devotion
A bustling small-batch roastery and espresso bar focused on seasonally rotated, single-origin coffees roasted in-house with a craft-first approach—ideal for focused tastings and buying freshly roasted beans.
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Outdoor Seating
Outdoor Seating
Opens Early
Opens Early
Dine-in
Dine-in
Takeaway
Takeaway
Vegan Friendly
Vegan Friendly
Common Man - Stanley Street
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Common Man - Stanley Street

PERFECT FOR
Early Morning Ritual
Outdoor Escape
A polished specialty cafe serving Common Man’s house blends and seasonal espresso-driven drinks, framed by airy, design-forward interiors and an all-day brunch menu—ideal for weekend brunches and casual coffee meet-ups.
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Outdoor Seating
Outdoor Seating
Opens Early
Opens Early
Dine-in
Dine-in
Takeaway
Takeaway
Work Friendly
Work Friendly
Vegan Friendly
Vegan Friendly

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