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Alchemist Khong Guan Building

4.4(817)on Googlecoffeetoa payoh

2 MacTaggart Rd, #01-01 Khong Guan Building, Singapore 368078

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Opening Hours

Today (Monday)8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

STAMPEDE Score

Moderate confidence
AExcellent

Score: 85 / 100

Atmosphere95
Queue wait80
Consistency80
Food quality80

Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago

Editor’s Note

Last updated 29 May 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.

unique industrial-modern ambiancehigh-quality coffee (white, filtered, mocha)relaxing and comfortable atmospherethoughtful design respecting heritage
90% positive10% neutral0% negative

Google Reviews

★★★★Mandy M· 2 months ago

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.

★★★★Jayon See· 4 months ago

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…

★★★★C· 5 months ago

Set within a conserved industrial landmark from the 1950s, this specialty coffee roastery blends historical character with a clean, modern sensibility. The space balances its industrial roots—high cei…

★★★★Mikki B· 7 months ago

We had the white and an amman. Regular good coffee and pastry. What stood out is the space . Beautifully restored with added modern day luxuries. An oasis in the middle of an industrial area (lack of…

★★★★WT Wong· 7 months ago

Coffee Outlet is one of those rare gems where time slows. The moment you step in, the lighting softens, music murmurs just quietly enough, and you feel like dragging out the afternoon with friends (or…

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