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Bgain 681 Old Street Coffee House

3.5(68)on Googlecoffeehougang

681 Hougang Ave 8, #01-853, Singapore 530681

Dine-inTakeoutDelivery

Opening Hours

Today (Monday)Open 24 hours

STAMPEDE Score

Moderate confidence
BSolid

Score: 75 / 100

Atmosphere65
Food quality80
Value for money60

Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago

Editor’s Note

Last updated 29 May 2026

Our take: Bgain 681 Old Street Coffee House evokes a strong sense of nostalgia, with some reviewers highlighting the presence of 'two very lovely grandmas' making fishball noodles.

The atmosphere is frequently praised for its calm and cool vibe, making it a place where patrons feel comfortable lingering for an entire afternoon.

Food options are generally well-received, with specific mentions of a 'silky congee' that draws comparisons to Hong Kong street food, and 'velvety soft' freshly made chee cheong fun.

The Laksa Yong Tau Foo is also noted for its fresh ingredients and generous portions, with the option of laksa leaves.

However, there are consistent criticisms regarding the cleanliness and warmth of the coffee shop itself.

One concerning review also pointed out an expired and 'funky tasting' bottled water.

We think it's a spot worth visiting for its nostalgic charm and specific dishes like the congee and chee cheong fun, but temper expectations regarding the overall environment.

Best for those seeking comfort food in a traditional setting, provided you're not overly particular about pristine surroundings.

Signature

silky congee

Best time

afternoon

Score: 75 · 5 sources

What customers say

Customers appreciate Bgain 681 Old Street Coffee House for its nostalgic atmosphere and specific dishes like the fishball noodles, Laksa Yong Tau Foo, and exceptionally silky congee.

While food quality is generally praised, with special mentions for freshly made chee cheong fun, some patrons have noted issues with cleanliness and expired bottled water.

The coffee shop is often described as having a calm, cooling vibe despite occasional warmth.

nostalgic atmospherespecific dish quality (fishball noodles, congee, Laksa Yong Tau Foo)cleanliness and hygiene concernsexpired products
60% positive20% neutral20% negative

Google Reviews

★★★★★Ken Tan· 5 months ago

It's a nostalgic old style coffeeshop :) love it especially there is 2 very lovely grandma making the fishball noodles. I will visit them every weekend. The atmosphere gives me a very calm vibe. It's…

★★★★Hrmgr· a year ago

Tried out the Laksa Yong Tau Foo at this coffee shop. Reason being I seldom see one placing the ingredients in a display fridge which supposedly is more hygiene and keeping ingredients fresh. The lak…

★★★★★Agnatta Teng· a year ago

Nice bowl of cutlet noodles. Except that coffee shop is slightly dirty and warm. Apart from that, food options are good and tasty.

★★★★Theon Ang· a year ago

I bought water from this coffee shop and noticed that one plastic water bottle is $1.60. However, when I drank one of the bottles, I noticed a funky taste. I took a look at the expiry dates and it was…

★★★★★Lawrence Teo· 5 years ago

I'm not a big porridge fan so I've not eaten a lot. But what an unexpected surprise! This has got to be the silkiest congee in SG. I can imagine having this in a small stall by the side of a dusty str…

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