Co-op Cafe

★ 3.5(55)on Googlecoffeewestern water catchment

52 Nanyang Ave, Basement 5 UOB Innovation Hub, Singapore 639816

Dine-inTakeoutWheelchair accessible

Website

Opening Hours

Today (Monday)9:30 AM – 6:30 PM

STAMPEDE Score

Moderate confidence

CRoom to grow

Score: 45 / 100

Food quality40

Value for money50

Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago

Editor’s Note

Last updated 29 May 2026

Our take: Co-op Cafe appears to be a no-frills spot, likely catering to a student crowd given its location.

We note a significant price difference in the chicken chop pasta, with one reviewer citing $9 and another mentioning a $7.50 grilled chicken that was dry.

The Carbonara, priced at $5.50, seems to be a more consistent hit, described as creamy and tasty with ham and mushroom.

The Tom Yum Pasta, also $5.50, receives mixed reviews for its flavour, with some finding it lacking authenticity despite appropriate spice levels.

We also observe a recurring issue with the grilled chicken being dry and tough, suggesting it might be best to avoid this option.

The cafe is noted as halal.

We think this spot is best for those seeking an affordable, quick meal, particularly the Carbonara, but temper expectations for more complex dishes or grilled items.

It's a functional option, not a culinary destination.

Signature

Carbonara ($5.50)

Price

$$ (Below $10/person)

Score: 45 · 5 sources

What customers say

Co-op Cafe receives mixed feedback, with some customers finding the food, like the Carbonara, creamy and tasty, and appreciating the halal options and reasonable pricing.

However, significant complaints revolve around the quality of the grilled chicken, often described as dry and tough, and the chicken chop pasta, which was criticised for its microwave preparation and poor taste.

Service issues, such as inconsistent food timing and cashier knowledge regarding set meals, also contribute to a varied customer experience.

Dry/tough grilled chickenInconsistent food quality (e.g., chicken chop pasta)Good value/taste for specific dishes (Carbonara)Service inconsistencies (cashier knowledge, food timing)Halal options

30% positive20% neutral50% negative

Google Reviews

★★★★★Jake Xanthus· 9 months ago

This 9 dollar chicken chop pasta tastes so bad, I can't bring myself to finish it. They have the audacity to charge 9 dollars for something they put in the microwave. Chicken is so tough and dry, tast…

★★★★★Zena Givan· 9 months ago

Pass by and decided to eat there. The cafe have only less than 10 tables, and occupied by china tourist. The foods price is okay. The foods is not bad with the price.

★★★★★Yang· 5 years ago

Carbonara $5.50 Just order this Creamy and tasty Got ham and mushroom. Tom Yum Pasta($5.50) Once again, a recommendation by NTU that did NOT meet my tastisfying foodventure.😕 Al dente spaghetti with…

★★★★★Cherilyn Lee· 2 years ago

paid 7.50. ordered grilled chicken but chicken was really dry even with the sauce :/ fries were OK salad was just a few leaves would not recommend getting grilled chicken. you are better off (cheape…

★★★★★Trevor Yap· 3 years ago

The timing for food is very random. During off semester time, the chef suddenly were not around. But I do like their aglio olio with grilled chicken but today it seem like they increase the price. I d…

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