Chye Seng Huat Hardware

Set in a converted 1930s hardware shop in Jalan Besar — it kept the old signboard — 'CSHH' is one of Singapore's pioneering specialty-coffee roasters. Sip a single-origin pour-over or its signature 'White' cold brew around the distinctive horseshoe bar, where you order from the outside while the baristas work the middle. There's a modern spin on kaya toast and brunch plates if you're hungry, plus beans to take home. The leafy back courtyard is a hidden gem for a slow afternoon with a laptop or a friend. It's a favourite of the local coffee crowd, so it gets busy on weekends — go midweek for a quieter cup.