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Singapore has one of the most developed specialty coffee scenes in Southeast Asia, with over 50 active coffee roasters ranging from single-origin specialists to commercial blenders supplying hotels and offices. The best-known are Common Man Coffee Roasters, Nylon Coffee Roasters, PPP Coffee, and Homeground Coffee Roasters, each of which roasts in-house and sells beans directly to consumers. Prices for 200g bags of specialty roasted Arabica range from SGD $22 to $45, depending on origin and processing method.
This guide covers the 10 best coffee roasters in Singapore in 2026 — with the address, nearest MRT, what they specialise in, and the best bag to buy for home brewing. A price comparison table and brewing tips are at the end.
The 10 Best Coffee Roasters in Singapore 2026
1. Common Man Coffee Roasters — Robertson Quay
Common Man Coffee Roasters (CMCR) is Singapore’s most internationally recognised specialty roaster, founded in 2013. They source directly from farms in Ethiopia, Colombia, El Salvador, and Guatemala, and roast at their Robertson Quay flagship. Their wholesale operation supplies more than 200 cafes in Singapore, Australia, and Southeast Asia.
- Address: 22 Martin Rd, Singapore 239058 — 8 min walk from Fort Canning MRT (DT20)
- Best buy: Ethiopia Yirgacheffe (bright, floral, citrus) — SGD $28 per 200g
- Hours: 7.30 am – 5 pm daily
- Also available: Online at commonmancoffeeroasters.com; multiple retail stockists
2. Nylon Coffee Roasters — Everton Park
Nylon Coffee Roasters is housed in an HDB void deck at Everton Park, a heritage residential block, and has become one of the most respected names in Singapore specialty coffee. Founded in 2012 by Dennis Tang and Jia Min Lee, Nylon focuses on light-to-medium roasts that highlight natural and washed processing methods from Ethiopia, Burundi, and Taiwan.
- Address: Blk 1 Everton Park #01-33, Singapore 081001 — 10 min walk from Outram Park MRT (EW16, NE3, TE17)
- Best buy: Ethiopia Natural (fruity, wine-like, strawberry notes) — SGD $30 per 200g
- Hours: 8.30 am – 5 pm daily; closed Tuesday
- Note: Limited seating inside; outdoor seating at Everton Park
3. PPP Coffee — Multiple Locations
PPP Coffee (formerly Papa Palheta) is Singapore’s largest specialty roasting group, operating roasting facilities and retail outlets across Singapore and Malaysia. PPP supplies beans to airlines, hotels, and offices at scale while maintaining a retail specialty line for home consumers. Their Duxton Hill and Jalan Besar outlets double as cafes.
- Locations: Duxton Hill, Jalan Besar, Jewel Changi, Novena, and more
- Best buy: PPP Blend (balanced, chocolatey, crowd-pleasing) — SGD $24 per 250g; or Colombia Huila for single-origin — SGD $28 per 200g
- Hours: Varies by outlet (most 8 am – 6 pm)
- Online: pppcoffee.com — ships islandwide
4. Homeground Coffee Roasters — Ubi
Homeground roasts from an industrial unit in Ubi and sells primarily online and at farmers’ markets. They are known for natural-processed Ethiopian coffees and experimental fermented lots that attract collectors of rare single-origins. The roastery is not a cafe — coffee is bought online or at curated popup events.
- Address: Ubi industrial area (online orders recommended) — visit homegroundcoffee.co for stock
- Best buy: Ethiopia Anaerobic Natural (complex, fermented fruit, dark chocolate) — SGD $35 per 200g
- Best for: Home filter brewers who want experimental single-origins
5. Tiong Hoe Specialty Coffee — Queenstown
Tiong Hoe is an anomaly in Singapore’s specialty scene: a heritage coffee roaster founded in 1953 that has successfully evolved into a modern specialty roaster without abandoning its traditional roots. They roast both traditional kopitiam Robusta blends (in the Hainanese sugar-and-butter style) and modern Arabica single-origins — the only roaster in Singapore that does both at high quality.
- Address: 1 Maju Ave (MyVillage at Serangoon Garden), and unit at Queenstown — check website for current cafe locations
- Best buy (kopitiam): Traditional Kopi Blend — SGD $12 per 500g
- Best buy (specialty): Seasonal Arabica single-origin — SGD $26–$32 per 200g
- Hours: 9 am – 6 pm; closed Monday
6. Jewel Coffee — CBD / Multiple Outlets
Jewel Coffee operates in the CBD at Tanjong Pagar Plaza and at satellite outlets in office buildings. They roast their own beans and focus on consistent, approachable espresso blends suited to the office coffee market, alongside a rotating single-origin filter menu for specialty enthusiasts.
- Address: 7 Tanjong Pagar Plaza #01-113, Singapore 081007 — 5 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT (EW15)
- Best buy: The Jewel Espresso Blend (balanced, reliable, good as milk coffee) — SGD $22 per 250g
- Hours: 7.30 am – 5.30 pm weekdays; 8 am – 3 pm Saturday; closed Sunday
7. Lucid Coffee Roasters — Toa Payoh
Lucid is a newer roaster (founded 2019) that has built a following for its clean, precise light roasts and transparent sourcing documentation. Each bag comes with full farm traceability data and a tasting report from the green buyer. They supply several specialty cafes in the Novena and Bishan area.
- Address: Toa Payoh (roastery + retail; check Instagram @lucidcoffeesg for current hours and stock)
- Best buy: Rwanda Honey Process (caramel, peach, medium body) — SGD $28 per 200g
- Best for: Home brewers who want traceability information with their purchase
8. Craftsmen Specialty Coffee — Tanjong Pagar
Craftsmen focuses on espresso-based drinks and has a roastery attached to its Tanjong Pagar cafe. Their house espresso blend is tuned specifically for milk coffee — flat whites and lattes — with a lower roast acidity than most specialty Arabica. They stock rotating single-origin filter options for black coffee drinkers.
- Address: arrive at 235 Victoria St or main outlet at Tanjong Pagar — check craftsmencoffee.com for current locations
- Best buy: House Espresso Blend — SGD $24 per 250g; good for home espresso machines
- Hours: 8 am – 6 pm weekdays; 9 am – 5 pm weekends
9. Strangers’ Reunion — Kampong Bahru
Strangers’ Reunion started as a niche roaster and has expanded to multiple outlets while maintaining focus on direct-trade sourcing and natural-process coffees. Their Kampong Bahru roastery is also a full cafe and is one of the most photogenic coffee spaces in Singapore. They run subscription bean boxes for home brewers.
- Address: 35 Kampong Bahru Rd, Singapore 169356 — 12 min walk from Outram Park MRT (EW16)
- Best buy: Strangers’ Blend (sweet, reliable, crowd-pleasing) — SGD $22 per 250g
- Hours: 9 am – 6 pm daily
- Subscription: Monthly bean box from SGD $35 — strangerssreunion.com
10. The Coffee Academics — Multiple Outlets
The Coffee Academics (TCA) is a Hong Kong-originated specialty group with a strong Singapore presence at Scotts Square, Marina One, and Raffles City. They have their own roasting operation and source an unusually wide range of origins — including rare Excelsa and Liberica lots in addition to standard Arabica. TCA is the most accessible option for trying uncommon bean species without seeking out specialist importers.
- Locations: Scotts Square, Marina One, Raffles City
- Best buy: Single-Origin Filter — rotating, available at counter; ask staff what’s on that week
- Specialty: They periodically stock Liberica and Excelsa lots — ask if available
- Hours: 8 am – 8 pm (varies by outlet)
Coffee Roaster Price Comparison — Singapore 2026
| Roaster | Specialty Arabica (200g) | Espresso Blend (250g) | Kopitiam/Robusta | Subscription Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Man Coffee Roasters | SGD $28–$38 | SGD $26 | — | Yes |
| Nylon Coffee Roasters | SGD $28–$42 | SGD $28 | — | Limited |
| PPP Coffee | SGD $26–$34 | SGD $24 | — | Yes |
| Homeground Coffee Roasters | SGD $30–$45 | — | — | Yes |
| Tiong Hoe Specialty Coffee | SGD $26–$32 | SGD $24 | SGD $12 (500g) | No |
| Jewel Coffee | SGD $26–$30 | SGD $22 | — | No |
| Lucid Coffee Roasters | SGD $26–$32 | — | — | Yes |
| Strangers’ Reunion | SGD $26–$34 | SGD $22 | — | Yes |
| The Coffee Academics | Market price | N/A (cafe only) | — | No |
How to Choose the Right Beans for Home Brewing
- For espresso machines at home: Choose an espresso blend (Craftsmen, PPP, Common Man) — blends are calibrated for espresso extraction and easier to dial in than single-origins.
- For filter/pour-over (V60, Chemex, AeroPress): Choose a light-roast single-origin Arabica (Nylon, Homeground, Lucid) — these express fruit and floral notes that disappear in dark roasts.
- For kopi at home (traditional sock filter): Choose a Robusta or Liberica blend from Tiong Hoe or a traditional supplier — specialty Arabica does not produce the right flavour in a traditional kopi setup.
- Buy fresh: Specialty roasters label the roast date on every bag. For best flavour, use beans within 2–4 weeks of the roast date. Avoid beans with only a “best before” date and no roast date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the best coffee roaster in Singapore?
The best roaster depends on what you brew and what you prefer. For single-origin filter coffee, Nylon Coffee Roasters and Homeground Coffee Roasters are consistently cited by Singapore’s specialty coffee community. For espresso blends and reliability across multiple outlets, PPP Coffee and Common Man Coffee Roasters are the most established. For traditional kopi beans, Tiong Hoe Specialty Coffee is the only roaster that does both styles well.
Where can I buy specialty coffee beans in Singapore?
Specialty coffee beans are available directly from roasters (most have online stores), at specialty cafes, and from online platforms including RedMart, Lazada, and Shopee for mainstream roasters. For the freshest beans, buying directly from the roaster’s online store or visiting a roastery cafe is best, as retail channels may have slower stock turnover.
How much do coffee beans cost in Singapore?
Specialty Arabica single-origins cost SGD $22–$45 per 200g bag from Singapore roasters. Espresso blends from the same roasters are typically SGD $20–$28 per 250g. Traditional kopitiam Robusta blends cost SGD $5–$15 per 500g from local coffee suppliers. Supermarket blends (Nescafé, Old Town, etc.) are SGD $8–$15 per 200–300g.
