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Updated 2026-08-14 · 2,270 reviewed · 300 listed · Scored from 96 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(96) 86 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
CafeBrunch & Western CafeStudy & Laptop-Friendly CafeSpecialty Coffee RoastersTraditional Kopitiam
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Services
Cafe, Brunch & Western Cafe, Study & Laptop-Friendly Cafe
Reviews
96

What recent reviews say

The owner's personal touch defines this place: she roasts beans to order, hand-draws on plates and cakes, and remembers how you like your drink. Coffee is balanced and precise, matcha smooth, cakes subtly sweet. Reviewers spend hours in the cozy space, which doubles as a spot to jam with friends or let kids play. Clean restrooms, generous portions, and thoughtful gestures (free desserts for waits, custom artwork) keep people returning. No real complaints surface in the reviews.

Praised for
  • friendly, attentive owner
  • high-quality coffee and drinks
  • creative desserts and cakes
  • cozy, calm atmosphere
  • artistic presentation on plates and cakes
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Best for: Introverts seeking quiet hours, families with young children, coffee enthusiasts, artists or friends who want space to create.
Think twice if: Menu is limited; waits can occur (though staff compensates with free desserts), and it is best experienced as a lingering space rather than a quick grab-and-go.

Strengths

  • Owner personally roasts and weighs beans for balanced flavour
  • Hand-drawn artwork on cakes and plate presentations
  • Creative signature drinks (coconut matcha cloud, mango-coconut cream cake)
  • Welcoming space for kids to play and friends to jam

Worth knowing

  • Owner personally weighs coffee beans for each order
  • Hand-draws artwork on plates and custom cake decorations
  • Offers free desserts when drink orders take longer than expected
  • Space available for kids to play and guests to jam with instruments
  • Serves in-house focaccia alongside brunch items

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee Roasters
Owner roasts and weighs beans; black coffee is balanced and precise.
Cafe & Bakery
Cakes and desserts are subtly sweet, not cloying; mango-coconut cream cake is signature.
Study & Laptop-Friendly Cafe
Calm, cozy vibe suits long stays; reviewers spend 3+ hours peacefully.
Brunch & Western Cafe
Jammy eggs with in-house focaccia praised as must-have brunch item.
Traditional Kopitiam
Black and white coffee excellent; owner attentive to customer preferences.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.4 average across the 257 cafe businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 54% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 76
Review volume 86
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Can I bring kids?
Yes. The cafe has space for kids to play, and reviewers mention it is family-friendly with a fun nostalgic concept.
Is there WiFi and seating for work?
Yes. Reviewers describe it as cozy and calm, with people spending 3+ hours there. It functions as a study and social space.
What is the must-order?
Reviewers single out the mango and coconut cream cake, jammy eggs with in-house focaccia, and the coconut matcha cloud drink.

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Last updated 2026-08-14