Cafe Monochrome (Chinatown)

Loved the overall vibe of this cafe — super aesthetic with a unique monochrome theme that makes it perfect for photos. They even have props around, which makes the experience more fun and IG-worthy. The food was pretty good too, with meals averaging around $20 — definitely worth it for both the taste and the ambiance. A great spot if you’re looking to chill, eat, and snap lots of pictures in a creative setting!

Amazing food and experience. I loved the matcha trinity, which was a great deal also with Uji matcha. Loved the crayfish pasta if you’re a laksa lover like me. Highly recommend to come by for food and drinks and super aesthetic place to take pictures!!☺️

I had a fantastic experience at cafe monochrome.The food was delicious, with a diverse menu that catered to all tastes. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making it perfect for a relaxed meal. Great service added to the overall enjoyment.

Went on a Saturday afternoon but it wasn’t crowded so managed to take a lot of photos. Place was clean, has good ambience, quiet and aesthetic. Food was okay. We enjoyed the truffle fries and drinks. Pizza can be improved.

Drawn in by the sign that boldly read Kuro no Coffee-kan (which sounded fancy and mysterious enough), I decided to check it out. It’s located right across from the Starbucks in Chinatown, tucked into one of those semi-pedestrian, semi-shopping arcade zones where you’re never quite sure if you’re allowed to walk slowly or not. Let’s just say… it wasn’t as impressive as the name made it sound. The café isn’t particularly big, nor does it offer much of a “wow” moment when you step in. But true to its name, the interior is very monotone — not black, not chic noir, but more like a white room with everything outlined in black. Honestly, it felt like stepping into a comic strip. Which, hey, could be a fun Instagram post if you’re into that sort of thing. You order at the counter, just like at Starbucks or Coffee Bean. The menu? Confusing. No clear recommendations, and the staff? Not rude, not friendly, not helpful — just… present. Like NPCs in a coffee-themed video game. No smiles, no suggestions, just vibes. So I picked a croissant-like thing with some kind of mystery topping (still not sure what it was), paired it with a drink, and was charged $17.50. For what exactly? Still figuring that out. The taste was… sweet. That’s it. Not pretty. Not impressive. Just… sweet. On the plus side, it wasn’t busy when I went, so if your goal is to sit quietly and not be bothered, this place delivers. But as a cozy café for solo relaxation? Not quite. Honestly, the whole place feels like a project some art school students started as an aesthetic experiment — cool in theory, maybe, but lacking that magic that makes you want to come back. That said, the younger crowd seemed happy, snapping photos and living their best monochrome lives. So maybe I’m just not the target demographic.

Cafe monochrome was a very unique take on a cafe, the pictures don’t do it justice as when you step in, you immediately feel like you are inside of a coloring book. The drink itself was also nicely made and had very little wait time despite other customers in the shop.

Ordered a smoked duck pizza and was honestly quite let down. The crust was dry and stale – not the crisp or chewy texture you’d expect from a decent pizza. On top of that, it was absolutely drowned in cheese, to the point where slicing it properly was nearly impossible. The knife just dragged through the gooey mess instead of cutting clean slices. The smoked duck, which I was looking forward to the most, was tough and rubbery – barely chewable. Overall, it felt like the ingredients were just thrown together without much care. Definitely not coming back for this one. Ordered one uji matcha latte and one strawberry matcha latte. Both are disappointing and definitely not worth the price of $7.50 and $8.50 respectively. The strawberry inside the matcha is literally just strawberry jam that doesn’t sync well with the matcha at all. You need to life the straw at mid level of the cup, else you will just be sucking the jam and getting ready to have diabetes later on. Only approved sides which we ordered was the mentaiko fries. But overpriced. The cafe ambience and interior design can be overwhelming, especially if you’re sensitive to clashing colours — the contrasting tones dominate the entire dining experience and may leave you with a headache. Very difficult to navigate to this cafe also

i got the earl gray lavender tea and it came quickly and was not sweet. the cafe is a unique concept and aesthetic. there is a beautiful view of the colorful houses on smith street from inside.