Nesting itself in one of the many shophouses along South Bridge Road, this trendy coffee shop is dreamt up by a pair of young baristas where one of them hailed from popular artisanal coffeehouse Kurasu and the other, the former brainchild of Beng Who Cooks. Things are kept plain and simple as seen from their minimalistic approach to a monochromatic interior space headlined by a sleek coffee bar and furbished with geometrically shaped furniture.
Here, coffee is definitely in focus. The standard espresso pour (from $3.50) uses washed beans from El Jaguar, Mexico that has hints of dark chocolate and oolong tea. We thought it drank better in the form of a white (from $6) as the nuttier expression counterbalances the bright acidity. For non-coffee cravings, you can opt for the matcha (from $6.50). There are also filter coffee (from $8) with different roast profiles to choose from that are served in a rugged series of locally handcrafted mugs.
While food isn’t widely available just yet, there are bakes courtesy of the Yeastside bakery – such as butter croissants ($5), banana bread ($5) and a deliciously savoury scallion scone ($6.50) – that are the perfect accompaniment to your cuppas. Just days old, the space has plenty of promise. Whether you’re a keen coffee lover or just looking for a quick grab-and-go, these boys are definitely keen to have you around.
