Neighbourhood Guide · Updated JANUARY 2026

6 Coffee Shops That Define Joo Chiat’s Specialty Scene

Step into Joo Chiat, where colorful Peranakan shophouses meet intimate cafés, and specialty coffee thrives alongside community warmth. Explore tree-lined streets where heritage and modern craft meet in every cup.

Joo Chiat is one of Singapore's most vibrant specialty coffee quarters—a colorful Peranakan enclave where heritage shophouses have become intimate cafés serving both locals and curious coffee explorers. The neighbourhood blends community warmth with specialty coffee craft, offering welcoming yet refined experiences along tree-lined streets where traditional architecture meets modern coffee innovation. From carefully sourced single-origins in heritage settings to expertly crafted milk drinks in shophouse courtyards, Joo Chiat proves that neighbourhood charm and specialty coffee quality make the perfect blend.

The Best Coffee Shops & Cafes in Joo Chiat

Bee Hoe Coffee
Favourite

Bee Hoe Coffee

Joo Chiat
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Hidden Gem
PERFECT FOR
Coffee Catchups
Outdoor Escape
Tucked behind shops at Joo Chiat Place, Bee Hoe serves carefully brewed espressos and Vietnamese-influenced preparations in an intimate, tucked-away space—ideal for relaxed open-air coffee breaks.
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Outdoor Seating
Outdoor Seating
Dine-in
Dine-in
Takeaway
Takeaway
Vegan Friendly
Vegan Friendly
Big Short Coffee
Favourite

Big Short Coffee

Joo Chiat
$$$
Crowd Favorite
PERFECT FOR
Cold Brew Session
Coffee Discovery
Big Short Coffee creates visually striking, cocktail-inspired coffee experiences—think cold-brew concoctions crowned with flavored foams, clarified milks, and inventive seasonal twists—perfect for aesthetic drink-lovers who appreciate creative coffee.
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Outdoor Seating
Outdoor Seating
Opens Early
Opens Early
Dine-in
Dine-in
Takeaway
Takeaway
Vegan Friendly
Vegan Friendly
Cata Coffee
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Cata Coffee

PERFECT FOR
Coffee Discovery
Coffee with Pets
Cata Coffee is a roastery-focused café serving single-origin espresso and pour-overs in a calm, minimalist space—ideal for tasting sessions and picking up freshly roasted beans.
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Opens Early
Opens Early
Dine-in
Dine-in
Takeaway
Takeaway
Pet Friendly
Pet Friendly
Vegan Friendly
Vegan Friendly
Same Days Coffee
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Same Days Coffee

PERFECT FOR
Quick Caffeine Stop
Midday Reset
Same Days Coffee operates as a compact stand inside a Joo Chiat furniture/gallery space, offering rotating espresso and batch brews from curated roasters—ideal for takeaway orders and short, focused coffee stops.
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Dine-in
Dine-in
Takeaway
Takeaway
Vegan Friendly
Vegan Friendly
Kings Cart Coffee Factory
Favourite

Kings Cart Coffee Factory

Joo Chiat
$$$
Crowd Favorite
PERFECT FOR
Coffee & a Light Bite
Midday Reset
Kings Cart Coffee Factory runs an open, roastery-led café delivering robust espresso and filter pours alongside a brunch-forward menu, creating a buzzy, communal atmosphere—ideal for group brunches and lively gatherings.
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Outdoor Seating
Outdoor Seating
Opens Early
Opens Early
Dine-in
Dine-in
Takeaway
Takeaway
Vegan Friendly
Vegan Friendly
Common Man - Joo Chiat
Favourite

Common Man - Joo Chiat

PERFECT FOR
Midday Reset
Bold Espresso Fix
Serving specialty espresso and house blends from an all-day brunch kitchen on Joo Chiat Road, Common Man pairs polished specialty coffee with sunlit, design-led interiors—ideal for relaxed weekend brunches and casual coffee meet-ups.
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Outdoor Seating
Outdoor Seating
Kid Friendly
Kid Friendly
Opens Early
Opens Early
Closes Late
Closes Late
Dine-in
Dine-in
Takeaway
Takeaway
Work Friendly
Work Friendly
Vegan Friendly
Vegan Friendly

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