The 10 Best Coffee Roasters in Singapore

Singapore's top specialty roasters for fresh beans, precise brews and serious cafe coffee.

Reviewed by our editors · Updated July 2026 · How we rank

Our verdict: Nylon Coffee is the best coffee roaster in Singapore right now - best overall for serious specialty coffee drinkers. Tiong Hoe Specialty Coffee runs it closest.

Singapore's specialty coffee scene has moved well beyond a good flat white. The strongest roasters here now publish seasonal origins, sell freshly roasted beans online, run cafe bars, train wholesale partners and help home brewers choose the right roast for espresso, filter or milk drinks.

When choosing a roaster, look at freshness, roast style, transparency, accessibility and whether the beans suit how you actually brew at home. Light filter roasts can be bright and complex, while espresso blends tend to be steadier with milk. This list favours reputable Singapore roasters with active retail channels, proper cafes or experience rooms, and a track record among local coffee drinkers.

01
Nylon Coffee
89/100
Everton Park roaster known for traceable coffees, precise roasting and a loyal specialty coffee following.
4 Everton Park #01-40, Singapore 080004
nylon.coffee
$$$ price range
“Best overall for serious specialty coffee drinkers.” - our editors
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Nylon still feels like the benchmark for Singapore drinkers who care about provenance and roast clarity. The coffees are usually clean, expressive and carefully presented, with enough range for both filter brewers and espresso drinkers. What stands out is the discipline: the menu is not trying to be a brunch cafe, and the team has built trust through consistency. The trade-off is accessibility. Everton Park is not the most convenient stop for everyone, and popular beans can move quickly, so online ordering helps.
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It takes the top spot for its combination of sourcing transparency, consistently excellent roasting, strong local reputation and a cafe experience that keeps the focus squarely on coffee quality.
Nylon Coffee is one of Singapore's most respected independent roasters, operating from its compact Everton Park shop and online store. The roaster sells seasonal espresso and filter coffees, subscriptions, brew gear and gift vouchers, with beans roasted in small batches and shipped from its roastery. Its own messaging focuses strongly on sustainable, traceable and transparent relationships across the coffee chain, including ongoing producer partnerships and clear brew guidance for home users. The cafe experience is deliberately focused: coffee first, limited distractions, and a strong emphasis on the character of each lot.
THE EDITORS' SCORECARD - 89/100
Unique Service Proposition19/20
Quality of Service19/20
Accessibility17/20
Value for Money16/20
Innovation18/20
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02
Tiong Hoe Specialty Coffee
88/100
Long-running Singapore roaster with wide retail access, workshops and freshly roasted beans.
170 Stirling Road, #01-1133, Singapore 140170
tionghoe.com
$$ price range
“Best balance of heritage, reach and quality.” - our editors
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Tiong Hoe is the practical favourite for many local coffee drinkers because it balances quality with reach. The Stirling Road outlet has old-school charm, while newer kiosks and mall counters make beans and takeaway coffee much easier to access. The range is broad, from approachable daily brews to more interesting single origins, and the workshops help beginners get started. The honest trade-off is that the experience can vary by outlet format, especially between sit-down cafes and quick takeaway points.
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It ranks highly for dependable roasting, strong accessibility, local heritage and a retail network that makes specialty beans easy to buy across Singapore.
Tiong Hoe Specialty Coffee combines heritage, scale and specialty coffee education in a way few Singapore roasters can match. Its website lists roasted beans, capsules, workshops, raw beans, a coffee cart and wholesale services, with beans roasted in small batches twice a week. It has grown beyond its Stirling Road base into multiple outlets across areas such as Balmoral, Marine Parade, one-north, Raffles Place, Tanjong Pagar, VivoCity and Woodleigh. All outlets retail coffee beverages and roasted beans, making it one of the easiest quality roasters to buy from islandwide.
THE EDITORS' SCORECARD - 88/100
Unique Service Proposition18/20
Quality of Service19/20
Accessibility18/20
Value for Money17/20
Innovation16/20
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03
PPP Coffee
87/100
Polished roaster-retailer linked to Chye Seng Huat Hardware, with beans, gear and coffee experiences.
46 Kim Yam Road, #01-06, Singapore 239351
pppcoffee.com
$$$ price range
“Best full specialty coffee retail ecosystem.” - our editors
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PPP Coffee has one of the most complete specialty coffee ecosystems in Singapore. You can buy beans, pick up gear, join a tasting or send someone a coffee gift without leaving its universe. The coffee tends to be polished and accessible, with enough experimental releases to keep enthusiasts interested. Its strongest edge is the link between retail, education and cafe culture. The trade-off is that the brand can feel more commercial than tiny independent roasters, especially if you prefer a very personal bar-counter experience.
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It earns a top-three position for reputation, retail depth, coffee education, and its continued role in making specialty coffee approachable to a wide Singapore audience.
PPP Coffee is a major name in Singapore specialty coffee, with an online shop covering whole beans, drip bags, pods, equipment, subscriptions, gifts and business enquiries. Its retail presence includes PPP Coffee at New Bahru, PPP Coffee at Funan and The Annex at Chye Seng Huat Hardware. The brand also runs coffee experiences such as public cuppings, roastery tours at Chye Seng Huat Hardware and coffee omakase sessions. Its current bean line-up includes expressive origins and competition-style coffees, while its retail ecosystem makes it useful for both casual buyers and gear-focused home brewers.
THE EDITORS' SCORECARD - 87/100
Unique Service Proposition18/20
Quality of Service18/20
Accessibility19/20
Value for Money16/20
Innovation16/20
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04
Common Man Coffee Roasters
83/100
Specialty coffee roastery and cafe offering artisanal coffee and gourmet brunch
22 Martin Rd, #01-00, Singapore 239058
+65 6836 4695 commonmancoffeeroasters.com
$$ price range
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Common Man Coffee Roasters has established itself as a cornerstone of Singapore's specialty coffee scene since 2013. Their dedication to coffee excellence is evident in every aspect - from their meticulous bean selection to their in-house barista academy. The cafe's industrial-chic space along Martin Road has become a sanctuary for coffee enthusiasts and brunch lovers alike.
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Selected for their unwavering commitment to coffee education and excellence. CMCR has revolutionized Singapore's coffee culture through their comprehensive approach to specialty coffee, from sourcing to serving. Their barista academy and consistent quality in both beverages and food make them a standout choice for TheBestSG.
Common Man Coffee Roasters is a Singapore specialty coffee roastery and cafe brand founded in 2013, with its Martin Road cafe at 22 Martin Road. The official site describes the business as spanning cafes, a roastery, barista academy and wholesale supply. Its cafes serve specialty coffee with brunch, while the wider business sells coffee beans, capsules, subscriptions, brew gear and merchandise online. CMCR Academy offers coffee training programmes for the public and wholesale clients, including corporate workshops. Its wholesale arm supplies coffee and equipment, with account management, technical support and access to its barista academies. The brand operates cafes in Singapore and Malaysia and is commonly associated with Australian-style brunch and professionally prepared coffee.
THE EDITORS' SCORECARD - 83/100
Unique Service Proposition18/20
In-house barista academy and comprehensive coffee program sets them apart
Quality of Service17/20
Well-trained staff with deep coffee knowledge, though service can be inconsistent during peak hours
Accessibility16/20
Central location but limited parking options and weekend crowds
Value for Money15/20
Premium pricing reflects quality but may be steep for regular visits
Innovation17/20
Regular menu updates and innovative coffee preparation methods
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05
Dutch Colony Coffee Co.
85/100
Established roaster with cafes, academy, wholesale services and a strong online bean selection.
127 Defu Lane 10 #02-03, Singapore 539234
+65 6281 0710 dutchcolony.sg
$$ price range
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Dutch Colony is easy to recommend because it serves several types of coffee drinkers well. The cafes are convenient, the online store is deep, and the roastery-academy setup gives the brand credibility beyond just serving drinks. Its coffees often sit in a friendly middle ground: interesting enough for enthusiasts, but not so intense that casual drinkers feel lost. The trade-off is that it is less cult-like than the smallest roasters, so those chasing ultra-rare lots may look elsewhere first.
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It makes the top five for strong operational depth, multiple cafes, a proper roastery-academy base and a bean range that works for both homes and offices.
Dutch Colony Coffee Co. operates as a roastery, academy, wholesale supplier, cafe operator and online bean retailer. Its HQ, roastery and academy are at Defu Lane, while its cafes include Fusionopolis One, UE Square Mall, Frankel Avenue, New Tech Park, Our Tampines Hub and Elementum. The site highlights sourcing and roasting, workshops, event planning, wholesale support and a wide coffee shop covering blends, single origins, decaf, limited releases, capsules and subscriptions. The brand has become a steady all-rounder for office coffee, home brewing and cafe visits.
THE EDITORS' SCORECARD - 85/100
Unique Service Proposition17/20
Quality of Service18/20
Accessibility18/20
Value for Money16/20
Innovation16/20
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06
Alchemist
84/100
Design-led Singapore roaster with many CBD stores, ready-to-brew products and a minimalist coffee style.
14 Kaki Bukit View, #05-01, Singapore 415950
hello@alchemist.com.sg alchemist.global
$$ price range
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Alchemist is strongest when you want clean design, quick service and consistent coffee in the CBD or major malls. The roasting style is approachable, the ready-to-brew line is useful, and the brand has made specialty coffee feel less intimidating for office crowds. The newer coffee waste initiative also gives the shops a clearer sustainability angle. The trade-off is that some outlets are built for speed, so the experience can feel more transactional than a slow neighbourhood bar.
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It deserves its place for consistency, accessibility, modern retail design and the way it brings specialty coffee into everyday office and mall routines.
Alchemist has grown from a small International Plaza bar into one of Singapore's most visible specialty coffee brands. Its store list spans International Plaza, Hong Leong Building, Khong Guan Building, The Mill, CIMB Plaza, 71 Robinson, The Heeren, Asia Square, Ocean Financial Centre, Funan, Plaza Singapura, The Sail, Square 2, SingPost Centre and Arab Street, plus overseas stores. The brand sells espresso and filter beans, drip bags, capsules, soluble coffee, cascara tea, subscriptions and merchandise. Its current HQ and mailing address are in Kaki Bukit, reflecting its move into a larger operating base.
THE EDITORS' SCORECARD - 84/100
Unique Service Proposition17/20
Quality of Service17/20
Accessibility18/20
Value for Money16/20
Innovation16/20
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07
Homeground Coffee Roasters
82/100
Bukit Timah roaster and experience room focused on beans, subscriptions, drip bags and home brewing.
911 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 589622
homegroundcoffeeroasters.com
$$ price range
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Homeground is a strong pick for people who brew at home and want a roaster that speaks their language. The range is organised clearly by espresso, filter and drip bags, and the experience room keeps the brand grounded beyond online retail. Its tone is approachable without dumbing down the coffee, which helps newer brewers. The trade-off is that it does not have the islandwide footprint of larger names, so most repeat buyers will likely rely on online orders or planned Bukit Timah visits.
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It was selected for its home-brewer focus, clear product structure, active retail channel and a physical experience room that supports learning and tasting.
Homeground Coffee Roasters is a Singapore specialty roastery with an experience room at 911 Bukit Timah Road. Its online shop sells espresso beans, filter beans, drip bags, equipment and subscription plans, with free local shipping offered above a stated spend. The brand describes itself as a roastery in the east of Singapore and a community for home brewers, while the Bukit Timah space gives customers a physical place to drink, browse and learn. Its coffee journals also lean into practical education, covering brewing, tasting and cafe-relevant topics.
THE EDITORS' SCORECARD - 82/100
Unique Service Proposition16/20
Quality of Service17/20
Accessibility16/20
Value for Money16/20
Innovation17/20
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08
Brawn & Brains Coffee
80/100
Singapore roastery-cafe selling Arabica beans, cafe food, subscriptions and wholesale coffee support.
218 East Coast Road, Singapore 428916
hello@brawnandbrains.sg brawnandbrains.sg
$$ price range
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Brawn & Brains works best for drinkers who want a comfortable cafe with proper roasting behind it. The East Coast and Hamilton Road outlets give it a neighbourhood presence, while the online coffee shop and wholesale arm show the business is not just brunch-led. The beans are accessible and priced within the usual local specialty range, with house blends and single origins available. The trade-off is that its cafe identity can sometimes overshadow the roastery story, especially for first-time visitors.
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It earns a place for active local roasting, genuine cafe presence, clear wholesale contactability and a broad offer that serves both casual customers and business accounts.
Brawn & Brains Coffee is a Singapore specialty coffee roastery, wholesale supplier and cafe brand. Its website positions it as a roaster of freshly roasted 100 percent Arabica beans for offices, cafes and events, with coffee retail, subscriptions, cafe orders, wholesale, events and a public cafe menu. The contact page lists cafes at East Coast Road and Hamilton Road, an office at Geylang Road and a coffee roastery at Bedok North. The brand also publishes wholesale and general contact emails, making it easy for both consumers and businesses to reach the team.
THE EDITORS' SCORECARD - 80/100
Unique Service Proposition16/20
Quality of Service16/20
Accessibility16/20
Value for Money16/20
Innovation16/20
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09
Cowpresso Coffee Roasters Singapore
77/100
Online-first roaster and equipment retailer with daily roasting, subscriptions, cafe service and brew gear.
+65 8550 8143 cowpressocoffee.sg
$$ price range
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Cowpresso is the practical choice for buyers who want beans and equipment advice in one place. The catalogue is broad, delivery-focused and friendly to people setting up home espresso or office coffee. Its surprise plans and value positioning are useful if you want to try different coffees without overthinking each bag. The trade-off is that the site can feel more retail-heavy than editorially curated, so purists who want deep producer storytelling may prefer smaller roasters with tighter seasonal menus.
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It was included for its broad bean retail, equipment support, subscriptions, daily roasting claim and usefulness to home espresso buyers in Singapore.
Cowpresso Coffee Roasters Singapore sells roasted coffee, subscriptions, surprise plans, drip bags, Nespresso-compatible pods, cold brew, green beans, brewing gear, espresso machines and grinders. Its site also flags a Bukit Timah cafe, wholesale services, classes and coffee cart options, with a statement that it is freshly roasting daily. The brand leans into accessibility, describing specialty coffee as approachable, affordable and sustainable, and it also distributes coffee equipment such as Lelit in Singapore. For home users, the mix of beans, machines, grinders and support makes it more than a standard bean shop.
THE EDITORS' SCORECARD - 77/100
Unique Service Proposition15/20
Quality of Service16/20
Accessibility16/20
Value for Money15/20
Innovation15/20
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10
Round Boy Roasters
74/100
Small Singapore coffee bar and roastery offering specialty beans, subscriptions and approachable brew guidance.
+65 8874 1998 Roundboyroasters@gmail.com roundboyroasters.com
$$ price range
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Round Boy Roasters has a more casual, community-driven feel than the larger names on this list. The appeal is straightforward: freshly roasted beans, subscriptions, brew guides and a team that sounds willing to help rather than intimidate. It is especially suitable for drinkers who want a friendly route into specialty coffee without boutique pricing pressure. The trade-off is reach and polish. Details are less extensive than some bigger roasters, and the physical footprint is narrower, so it suits intentional buyers more than walk-in convenience seekers.
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It rounds out the list as a real local roastery with retail beans, subscriptions, direct customer support and a friendly approach to specialty coffee education.
Round Boy Roasters describes itself as a Singapore coffee bar and roastery that grew from a local cottage shop in 2018 into a retail coffee bean roastery and cafe. Its website focuses on specialty-grade coffee beans, subscriptions, single origins, blends, coffee cart bookings, self-pickups, articles and brew guides. The brand is based around Tiong Bahru and Jalan Bukit Merah, with direct contact by email or WhatsApp. It is a smaller operation than the major roasters above, but it has a clear mission: helping customers get better roasted coffee at home and at work.
THE EDITORS' SCORECARD - 74/100
Unique Service Proposition15/20
Quality of Service15/20
Accessibility15/20
Value for Money15/20
Innovation14/20
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Best Coffee Roasters in Singapore compared

Rank	Name	Known for	Price
#1	Nylon Coffee	specialty · single origin	$$$
#2	Tiong Hoe Specialty Coffee	heritage · workshops	$$
#3	PPP Coffee	retail beans · coffee gear	$$$
#4	Common Man Coffee Roasters	specialty coffee · brunch	$$
#5	Dutch Colony Coffee Co.	academy · wholesale	$$
#6	Alchemist	cbd coffee · ready to brew	$$
#7	Homeground Coffee Roasters	home brewing · filter coffee	$$
#8	Brawn & Brains Coffee	neighbourhood cafe · wholesale	$$
#9	Cowpresso Coffee Roasters Singapore	online beans · equipment	$$
#10	Round Boy Roasters	tiong bahru · subscriptions	$$

Coffee Roasters in Singapore - your questions

What makes a coffee roaster worth choosing in Singapore?

A good roaster should sell freshly roasted beans, show clear origin or blend information, roast consistently, and make it easy to buy again through cafes, online retail or subscriptions.

Should I buy espresso or filter beans?

Choose espresso beans for milk drinks, moka pot or espresso machines. Choose filter beans for V60, Kalita, AeroPress or batch brew if you prefer clearer acidity and more distinct fruit or floral notes.

How soon should I use roasted coffee beans?

Most beans taste best after a short resting period and within a few weeks of roasting. Store them sealed, away from heat, light and moisture, and grind only before brewing.

Are Singapore specialty coffee beans expensive?

Expect many 200g to 250g bags to sit around the low to mid $20s, with rare micro-lots and competition-style coffees costing more. Subscriptions and house blends usually offer better value.

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