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State Of Affairs
183 Upper Thomson Rd, #01-02, Singapore 574332
Opening Hours
STAMPEDE Score
Moderate confidenceScore: 60 / 100
Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago
Editor’s Note
Last updated 29 May 2026
Our take: State Of Affairs appears to be a cafe with a strong focus on its coffee program, particularly the 'Dirty White' which receives consistent praise for its creaminess and solid coffee taste.
While the coffee seems to be a reliable draw, the food offerings present a mixed bag.
Dishes like the cauliflower fries are noted as crispy and delicious, but other items such as the fried chicken and brisket are described as small in portion and dry.
There are also reports of undercooked and overly salty mushrooms, and even hygiene concerns like hair in food, which are significant red flags.
We'd consider State Of Affairs primarily for its coffee and atmosphere, which is described as chill with a dark green theme, suitable for working or casual meet-ups.
The cafe can get crowded on weekends, suggesting its popularity among a specific crowd, possibly cyclists or joggers.
However, the inconsistency in food quality and the reported issues with service regarding food complaints mean we'd approach the food menu with caution.
Verdict: Best for coffee and a relaxed atmosphere, but manage expectations for the food.
Signature
Dirty White coffee
Best time
early morning or near evening
Wait time
crowded on weekends
Score: 60 · 5 sources
What customers say
State Of Affairs is generally praised for its cozy, chill atmosphere and good coffee, particularly the Dirty White.
However, food quality is inconsistent, with issues like dry chicken, undercooked pasta, overly salty mushrooms, and even hygiene concerns like hair in food reported.
Service receives mixed reviews, with some finding staff helpful while others experienced unhelpful responses regarding food issues.
Google Reviews
A cozy cafe with western dishes. The ordering is done online and my connectivity was quite poor so photos weren’t loading well. For drinks, I ordered a dirty white and a cappuccino. Both were great an…
Great coffee! The Dirty White was very creamy with a solid coffee taste. We also ordered the matcha latte, which sadly felt more like milk or cream than matcha. It was not bitter and tasted like maybe…
Seemed like a favourite among cyclists / joggers along Macritchie, this cafe is usually crowded on weekends. It’s located next to the widely popular Woodlands Sourdough bakery next door. While I manag…
I ordered breakfast here for myself and my 6-year-old child, and the experience was extremely disappointing. The sautéed mushrooms were undercooked and extremely salty. When I raised this to the staf…
The tea was not bad, and the chicken seems to be those microwaved ones, but what do you expect from a cafe? You'll come here because the drinks are decent, and the atmosphere is good for chilling. Th…
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