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Hougang 203 Coffee Shop

3.4(43)on Googlecoffeehougang

203 Hougang St 21, Singapore 530203

Dine-inTakeout

Opening Hours

Today (Monday)6:30 AM – 11:00 PM

STAMPEDE Score

Moderate confidence
CRoom to grow

Score: 25 / 100

Food quality20
Value for money10

Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago

Editor’s Note

Last updated 29 May 2026

Our take: Hougang 203 Coffee Shop presents a mixed bag, with several patrons highlighting concerns over pricing and portion sizes, particularly at the economic rice (cai fan) and chargrill stalls.

We note reports of a $5 charge for a basic cai fan plate with chicken and two vegetables, which is considered high compared to typical hawker pricing.

Similarly, a $7.50 chargrill meal was described as having small portions and few sides.

There are also specific complaints about the drink stall attempting to charge significantly more for takeaway breakfast sets than the listed dine-in price.

While one reviewer found the cai fan tasty despite higher prices, the overall sentiment leans towards dissatisfaction with value.

We'd advise caution regarding pricing, especially for takeaway orders at the drink stall.

It seems best to clarify prices upfront before ordering, particularly at the economic rice and chargrill stalls.

This is a coffee shop to approach with awareness, not a casual drop-in.

Score: 25 · 5 sources

What customers say

Hougang 203 Coffee Shop receives mixed reviews, with a recurring theme of high prices, particularly for the economic rice (cai fan) and Chargrill, where customers feel portions are small for the cost.

While some find the cai fan tasty and appreciate diverse e-payment options, others report being overcharged or receiving stale food and bony chicken.

The drink stall has also been accused of deceptive pricing for takeaway orders.

high prices for economic ricesmall portions for price (Chargrill)stale food/bony chickendeceptive drink stall pricinge-payment availability
20% positive0% neutral80% negative

Google Reviews

★★★★★Mun Jhun· 4 months ago

Quite enjoy the caifan and the ingredients they have. To be far, the prices are on the higher side but pretty tastey. Plus they accept paynow/paywave and every other epayment method

★★★★Ad· 2 years ago

The Chinese economic rice stall charges very high. For rice with oyster sauce chicken, cabbage and Kailan, I was charged $5 when I would normally be able to get it for $3.80 or at most $4. The pieces…

★★★★★verevil l· 9 months ago

Cai png bro added in a dash of minced pork & 3 small shrimps on the sly and charged for the price of 1 meat + 1 seafood + 1 veg😭 When will gahment impose mandatory price classification for this sinki…

★★★★Vernon Tan· 2 years ago

Worst coffee shop in the area. Char siew tasted like steamed meat. Mixed vegetables fish and the meat is stale and cost $8.

★★★★chow wen· 8 months ago

The drink stall is a scam. Order breakfast tea set (3.40 as per listed) to take away, wanted to charge me 5.10 because the breakfast set is only for having here and take away each item is charge separ…

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