Heap Seng Leong Coffeeshop

We had breakfast at Heap Seng Leong, and we highly recommend it to fellow tourists looking for a local, authentic experience. The set we had soft boiled eggs, toast, and traditional coffee was simple yet incredibly satisfying. The coffee was smooth and perfect for a morning start. What made the visit even better was the warm and friendly service. The uncle running the place was very welcoming and gave great recommendations. On top of that, the prices are very affordable, especially considering the quality and nostalgic atmosphere. Definitely a great stop for breakfast in Singapore!

Ample parking space in front of the coffeeshop. Very traditional settings. Quite busy in the morning peak especially during weekends. The curry puff is good. Hot and crispy. Would recommend to go along with traditional kaya butter toast bread. Coffee to me so so. The place is small. Family with prams would be a challenge. The staff may not be friendly but harmless. The prices there are really reasonable given now everything also increases. Coffee at $1.20, Toast less than $2. Curry puff also at $1.20 if not wrong.

Nostalgic Heap Seng Leong Coffee Shop Stepping into Heap Seng Leong feels like stepping back in time — as if the place has been untouched for the past 50 years or more. I visited to try their kopi and soak in the old-school atmosphere that reminds us of the days when folks gathered over a simple cup of coffee. The kopi here is unbelievably strong and fragrant, with a full-bodied richness that’s hard to find in Singapore today. Truly unique, and worth trying at least once for the experience alone.

I think the toasts if more crispy, it would be better (different people might have different preference) I preferred crispy outer. Butter coffee is not a bad choice too. An archaic-looked shop which I think that was the main point that lure me here. Lavender MRT, coming from ICA building that route, crossing a bridge.. you will see block 4xx.. and block 10.

Some may disagree, but this place has an old nostalgic feel going back to the early 60s of Singapore in the olden times. The toasts are roasted over the coal fire and coffee is really decent. Worth a visit for an early morning breakfast or afternoon tea.

The best butter coffee I've ever tasted (and I hate coffee!), and their eggs and toast were great too. I love the vibes of Heap Seng Leong, it has the old school atmosphere, just like how you'd imagine Singapore was like in the 70s and 80s. And best of all, their drinks are great. I had their Teh C Kosong, the tea and milk ratio was just perfect, while my partner had their butter kopi. Let me tell you, the butter hits the spot. As someone who hates coffee, I'll gladly drink half a cup of their butter coffee. It's that good. Only thing is the place is a little stuffy, but the men who run the place are friendly and our food and drinks came quickly.

As a local, I find the toasts quite ordinary—though made with charcoal, I prefer them crispier. The yuan yang and milk tea were nothing special. The place has a local vibe but feels more catered to tourists who like to experience

Tried a classic local breakfast at this legendary kopitiam, and it’s true — most of the customers here were locals. The place is fairly spacious, but seating is quite limited since the kitchen shares the same area. 1. Kopi C & Teh C Kopi C is basically coffee with evaporated milk — homemade style, brewed manually without machines. It had a nice strong aroma, slightly creamy, and just mildly sweet. Teh C (tea with evaporated milk) was creamier and noticeably sweeter. The tea aroma stood out, giving it a pleasant hint of bitterness. 2. Butter Kaya Toast A must-have when visiting any kopitiam in Singapore. The toast was perfectly crispy on the outside, with a rich, buttery-sweet kaya filling inside.

Heap Seng Leong was our first breakfast in Singapore after arriving, and it was the best choice we made! This coffee shop shares the same space as a small curry puff store near the bustling Arab Street area of Singapore. Going for breakfast around 9am, we already encountered a long line consisting of both tourists and locals. The specialty at Heap Seng Leong is their selection of traditional Singaporean breakfast options--Kopi (coffee), kaya butter toast, and soft boiled eggs. Kopi is a classic coffee drink consisting of a strong coffee blend with condensed milk and sugar--there is also an option to have it with butter in the drink for extra creaminess. If you're a fan of stronger and/or sweeter coffees like Vietnamese coffee, Kopi will satisfy that craving! Kaya butter toast did not disappoint either and paired well with the coffee. Consisting of butter and kaya (a sweet coconut-based jam) between warm toasted pieces of bread, it provided a sweet pairing to our coffee. It was also our first time trying kaya and it was a nice introduction to an essential sweet flavor of Singapore. Finally, the soft boiled eggs rounded out the meal by providing a bit of savory flavors while also not being too overbearing. We enjoyed them with a bit of soy sauce and white pepper powder and would recommend doing so since otherwise it would be a bit bland. Overall, Heap Seng Leong provided an authentic introduction to Singaporean breakfast! Although there are chain restaurants providing the same breakfast set, I would still recommend going even more local and supporting the owners of this small business and everything was also extremely cheap compared to the chains.

I would say food tastes good, pretty simple and on point for toast with jam and butter. I like the kaya but not like to point of craving it. But I think it's good to try and know what it is because it's one of the things that Singapore is known for. Service is a bit slow. The owner fulfills each order individually so if you have a big order ahead of you, it might take a while. Very humble and simple show. Recommend if you're in to toast and jam

Very old school traditional coffee shop, where the owner made the drinks in singlet and draw string pants. The must order drink here is the coffee served with a piece of butter on top. Also served in other hot drinks such as holicks with butter (S$1.30).

It's an interesting little hole in the wall. I visited just for the novelty of it. I had seen a feature on the local news that morning about a style of Kopi which have become less common in Singapore; Kopi Gu You (Kopi with butter). I was interested in trying Kopi and I figured I should try the genuine article for my first time. This was definitely a local joint. There was a table set up on the sidewalk. The men who lived in the nearby apartments came to sit at that table and sip on their Kopi and "talk story". No one greeted me at the "doorway" or threshold. I awkwardly strolled in and in a kind of stuttered, robotic way, sat down at an empty table while I looked towards the owners in the back for some sign of direction that it was okay to do so. The eldest gentleman noticed me, he made eye contact but did not approach me or speak directly to me. He got up and walked towards a table and cabinet to pick up a cup, then walked back towards the table he was sitting at just a moment before. He spoke to another man at the table, and that man stood up to approach me. I nervously ordered a "Kopi" from him (completely forgetting to add "Gu You" at the end of my order), and neglected to order a kaya sandwich, which I thorough regretted when I latered saw others request that combination. The Kopi was delicious and full flavored. It came with a layer of condensed milk that sat at the bottom of my coffee and water mixture. I mixed in the condensed milk with a spoon and sat there sipping and observing the master fulfill other orders that came in until I was done. This was the only experience I had in Singapore which I could say was completely, and genuinely local. It only costed me 1 SGD. Starbucks? No, thank you.

Does bring you back in time but sadly don't get the butter in coffee. Breadtoast was under grilled and egg came one over and one under. came again all 6 eggs over cooked!! perhaps the one man show uncle just overwhelmed as at 7:45am on a sunday was almost full of customers. really got to let go the past and move on.

Referred by our Singapore-native bike tour guide as his favorite spot for kaya toast and coffee with butter (just a 5 minute walk from the Michelin 1 star rated Tai Hwa). I'm not an expert on these fare, but I can see the appeal for nostalgia. Ordered hot tea, coffee with butter, kaya toast, and half boiled eggs (one order comes with two) for $4.40. Adding the soy sauce and pepper to the eggs brings it to a whole other level! According to our guide, they've been making this "bulletproof coffee" here since the 70s way before it started showing up on the modern coffee scene. If you're looking for some neighborhood vibes, this will be your spot. Otherwise the McDonalds-esque Ya Kun Kaya Toast can help you check kaya toast off your list!