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Balance Coffee

4.3(243)on Googlecoffeenovena

453 Balestier Rd, #01-04, Singapore 329829

Dine-inTakeoutWheelchair accessible

Opening Hours

Today (Monday)8:30 AM – 6:00 PM

STAMPEDE Score

Moderate confidence
AExcellent

Score: 85 / 100

Atmosphere65
Consistency60
Food quality85
Value for money80

Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago

Editor’s Note

Last updated 29 May 2026

Our take: Balance Coffee consistently receives high praise for its well-balanced and freshly prepared coffee, with many regulars highlighting the friendly and efficient service from the owners.

Customers frequently commend the quality of the coffee, often noting it surpasses branded alternatives at a more accessible price point.

The cafe is also lauded for its relaxed and comfortable ambience, making it a go-to spot for daily coffee rituals.

However, we note a dissenting opinion regarding consistency in coffee preparation, with one reviewer observing a lack of specific measurements for ingredients like coffee, milk, and ice, leading to a perceived lack of depth in their Mocha and Caffe Latte.

This same reviewer also found the air-conditioning inadequate and seating uncomfortable, suggesting it's not ideal for extended stays.

Despite this, other patrons, including self-proclaimed coffee snobs, rave about the coffee and even the food, with one specifically calling out the 'yummmm' quality of the scrambled eggs.

We think Balance Coffee is best for a quick, quality coffee fix, especially if you appreciate a personal touch from the owners.

Signature

scrambled eggs

Price

Around $5/coffee

Score: 85 · 5 sources

What customers say

Balance Coffee is highly praised for its specialty coffee, often described as well-balanced and superior to branded alternatives, offered at a good price point.

Customers consistently highlight the friendly, efficient service from the owners and the pleasant, relaxed cafe ambience.

However, some patrons find the coffee lacking depth due to inconsistent preparation methods and note issues with uncomfortable seating and ineffective air-conditioning.

specialty coffee qualityfriendly and efficient owner servicecafe ambience and comfortcoffee preparation consistencyvalue for money
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Google Reviews

★★★★★Tan chee wee· 3 months ago

Got this coffee grinder from Mr Wang. He patiently explain the function and the maintenance tips of the grinder. Even he was busy, he still make a few shots of their specialty coffee for me to taste.…

★★★★★Laura Huang· 4 months ago

We are a regular customer here for several years. The coffee was well-balanced and freshly prepared by the bosses. The café has a pleasant and comfortable ambience, and the bosses are very friendly, c…

★★★★★Ana Jagarinec· 8 months ago

I am so happy we discovered this specialty coffee spot in Singapore. It has been our go-to place each morning because we fell in love with their coffee, but also the relaxed atmosphere and the love th…

★★★★★Lynn Lin· 4 months ago

We tried Mocha and Caffè Latte and sadly, the coffee here lacked depth. Having a close-up view on how our coffee were being made, we exchanged eye contact upon seeing how the coffee, milk (Meiji brand…

★★★★★Nina Kanská· 8 months ago

I am a bit of a coffee snob from London here on a holiday and I'm writing this review for other coffee snobs because yummmmm. Wonderful coffee and omg the food... I think it's safe to say I've never h…

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