Heap Seng Leong Blk 10 North Bridge Rd #01-5109 (Map) 5am – 5pm Daily
This has to be the last of the original kopitiam in Singapore- replete with some creaky old kopitam chair, musky dank atmosphere, and fading, jaded marble tables with red-tiled floors and even a coinafone (go figure) that still works. The old father son team still brews them out at the back of the stall (coffee sock style) , much to the delight of young social media fans tired of the same ol' fancy coffee joints. The coffee is mild and pleases the non- coffee fans, and so is the tea, but what you come here for is just that, plus the old charming atmosphere and the cheaper price as "i have many old cusotmer who cannot afford more", says the boss. Remember to order some steamed and toasted kaya bread while the hours are away.
Hock Hai Coffee
531A Upper Cross St #02-68, Hong Lim Mkt & Food Ctr (Map) 6.30am – 3.30pm Sat & Sun
Watch the old master at work. He has been a "kopiboy" all his life and the respect he endows on every cup of affordable coffee will earn your respect for it. He makes sure the grounds are well stirred in the old-school coffee socks and just enough hot water is used. The way he gingerly bows down to pour the coffee into the cup and tips the hot water tap for a quick shot of water to balance the intensity, is such a pleasure to notice. The robusta- based coffee comes with a bold yet lightly bitter smooth flavour that is rounded off with condensed or evaporated milk. It has the type of kick that older folks adore which is why so many are his regulars.
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