The best kopi stalls in Singapore

If you can’t live without coffee, ditch the cafes and save your cash by going for traditional kopi instead—it’s cheap and delicious. We’ve sussed out seven best kopi stalls in Singapore so you don’t have to! Link in bio for the full ranking!

𝟕. 𝐂𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤

Third-gen hawker stall Coffee Break offers unique, modernised kopi drinks that are still cheaper than your regular latte. A bestseller at their OG stall in Amoy Street Food Centre is the Black Sesame Iced Kopi ($3), infused with earthy and nutty black sesame paste. We also enjoyed their Kopi C Siew Dai ($1.60), which boasted a caramelly, roasted sweetness that wasn’t jelak.

Address: 7 Maxwell Road, 02-78, Amoy Street Food Centre, Singapore 069111

Opening hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am to 2:30pm, Sat 9:30am to 2:30pm

𝟔. 𝐇𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐇𝐚𝐢 𝐂𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞

Hock Hai Coffee is a hidden gem in Hong Lim Food Centre is Hock Hai Coffee. They’re popular for their super affordable prices—think Kopi O at just $0.90 a cup—so there’s almost always a queue no matter the time of the day.

Address: 538 Upper Cross Street, 02-68, Hong Lim Food Centre, Singapore 050538

Opening hours: Mon-Fri 6:30am to 3:30pm

𝟓. 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐩 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐠

Heap Seng Leong has been around since the 1970s, serving legit Nanyang kopi and charcoal-grilled toast. Their Kopi Gu You ($1.30) is a popular old-school beverage comprising a hot cup of kopi topped with a cold slab butter for richness. We recommend the Kopi O ($1), which boasted a remarkably smooth and well-balanced taste.

Address: 10 North Bridge Road, 01-5109, Singapore 190010

Opening hours: Daily 5pm to 4pm

𝟒. 𝐖𝐚𝐧 𝐆𝐮𝐢

Wan Gui is frequented by the Eatbook team as it’s situated in Bendemeer Food Centre, which is a short walk from our office. Their traditional kopi is cheap and strong, with the Kopi O priced at just $1 a cup. The Kopi C Siew Dai ($1.20) was sweeter than expected, but it’s super fragrant and full-bodied. Make sure you request for siew siew dai if you don’t have a sweet tooth.

Address: 29 Bendemeer Road, 01-07, Singapore 330029

Opening hours: TBC

𝟑. 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞

Every cup of kopi at Generation Coffee is prepared with the team’s trusty espresso machine, resulting in a unique flavour and mouthfeel. Our Kopi O ($1.30) came with a beautiful layer of crema—a mark of a well-extracted espresso shot. The Kopi C Siew Dai ($1.60) was also delicious, with the perfect dose of milk to bring out the robust notes of the espresso.

Address: 665 Buffalo Road, 01-321, Tekka Food Centre, Singapore 210665

Opening hours: Mon-Tue, Thurs-Fri 7am to 3pm, Sat 7am to 1pm

𝟐. 𝐘𝐘 𝐊𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐢 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐧

Y Kafei Dian is another favourite in the kopi and kaya toast scene. If there’s one word to describe the kopi here, it’s ‘consistent’. Their Kopi C Siew Dai ($1.70) was strong enough, yet not too sweet. The Kopi Bing ($1.90) was another favourite of ours, as it boasted caramelly notes with just the right amount of ice.

Address: 37 Beach Road, 01-01, Singapore 189678

Opening hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am to 7pm, Sat-Sun 8am to 7pm

𝟏. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝟏𝟗𝟓𝟎𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞

Tucked in Chinatown Complex Food Centre is The 1950s Coffee, a humble stall that has earned a spot in the Michelin Guide. You won’t go wrong with their Kopi O ($1.10), a potent brew boasting caramel-like notes similar to Vietnamese coffee. The Kopi C Siew Dai ($1.30) was also delightfu!

Address: 335 Smith Street, 02-048, Singapore 050335

Opening hours: Tue-Sun 7am to 5pm

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