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Alchemist Khong Guan Building
2 MacTaggart Rd, #01-01 Khong Guan Building, Singapore 368078
Alchemist is a cafe located in Toa Payoh's Khong Guan Building on MacTaggart Road. Visitors appreciate the space and its offerings, with a 4.4 rating from over 800 reviews.
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STAMPEDE Score
Moderate confidenceScore: 85 / 100
Based on 5 data points · Updated 1 month ago
Editor’s Note
Last updated 21 Jul 2026
Our take: Alchemist at Khong Guan Building offers a unique coffee experience, blending a modern, minimalist aesthetic with the historical character of a conserved 1950s industrial landmark.
We think the space itself is a significant draw, praised for its high ceilings, natural light, and comfortable seating that encourages lingering.
The coffee consistently receives positive remarks for being solid and well-made, with specific mentions of the Fruity Cake Espresso White for its soft orange aroma and smooth finish, and the Los Nogales Colombia Washed Filtered Coffee for its light body and notes of apricot and raisin.
While the coffee quality is reliable, those who prefer darker roasts might find the current medium roast options less to their taste.
The atmosphere is described as sleek, calming, and an oasis, making it suitable for both quick stops and longer, relaxed visits.
We'd recommend this spot for its ambiance as much as its coffee.
Verdict: Best for a relaxed weekday afternoon, especially if you appreciate well-designed spaces and a reliable specialty coffee.
Signature
Fruity Cake Espresso White
Best time
lazy weekday afternoon
Score: 85 · 5 sources
What customers say
Alchemist Khong Guan Building is highly praised for its unique ambiance, blending historical industrial architecture with a modern, minimalist aesthetic, creating a calm and comfortable space.
Customers consistently enjoy the quality of the coffee, with mentions of well-made white and filtered options, and a balanced mocha.
The cafe is seen as an ideal spot for relaxation, whether for a quick visit or a longer stay, despite being located in an industrial area.
Google Reviews
Loved the retro vibes here! Made a quick stop for iced latte. Both beans available today are medium roasts. It's good but I prefer dark roasts.
I was hoping for a quiet coffee spot.. but the place was pretty busy on a Saturday afternoon (3pm+). I'm not here to drink the service, but a simple acknowledgement of the customer at the POS is not…
Among all their outlets, this OG spot at Khong Guan Building still stands out for me. It has the most authentic industrial vibe—high ceilings, clean lines, and that raw, open feel that makes it easy t…
Pretty good quality white and filtered coffee. White with Fruity Cake Espresso is lovely, with soft aroma of orange, and smooth. Los Nogales, Colombia Washed Filtered Coffee is pretty good too, light…
The Best Flat White Award definitely goes to Alchemist! ☕️ Their Flat White is anything but “flat”—it takes you on a journey through layers of rich coffee aroma and flavour. Even as the ice melts, it…
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