Nylon Coffee Roasters

Complete focus on coffee, and it shows! They don’t have food, or even much in the way of seating, but their absolute focus on coffee makes it all worth it. I had a single espresso, and it was absolutely brilliant. Sweet and well rounded, with loads of flavour coming through. Nice people too, who have clearly spent some time around coffee, and know all the world’s best spots.

The Everton Park HBD estate houses a number of nice small joints and Nylon Coffee Roasters is located on the quieter side off Cantonment Road.
The small place was packed once we found it, with a line building outside, and I was surprised to see that there really is no seating, but standing only at a «community» high table, with no space left, and the very small counter where you order and pay, with the coffee grinders and machine at the back. And if you’re thinking of downing a muffin with your coffee: wrong place. This is coffee only.
It was a very hot day and we ordered iced coffee, white, and a ristretto with milk. The lady serving us had a very «organised» tone about her, and I was not sure if I liked the military style in which she asked what we wanted but I guess she wanted to keep the line moving and I forgot about it when she spoke to my hubby about how he wanted his coffee exactly as he is very particular.
They settled on a kind of «ristretto» plus a shot (yes, my husband cannot deal with weak coffee), with milk — so basically so strong that it nearly kills you, and then back it up a little. She did just that. And he was amazed at how smooth the coffee still tasted, as strong coffee is often just bitter and nasty.
My iced white coffee tasted great, also, very smooth and whatever beans they used: I liked the full bodied flavour that did not let the milk overpower them.
Speaking about the beans: I really would’ve purchased coffee to take home but «they do not recommend grinding at the shop». You’re supposed to do that at home. Not feasible for us as I did not pack all of my kitchen equipment from Germany, and don’t see the need to purchase another grinder here. So no coffee for me :-/​
I thought long and hard on how to rate them, and settled on three stars for the excellent product but the — in my point of view — lacking practicality in the dealing with customer requirements. I might be back for their coffee though ;-)

Nylon is one my favourite boutique specialty coffee roaster in Singapore. Located among HDB flats, Nylon attracts coffee drinkers from surrounding small businesses during weekdays. You’ll also find weekend café hunters to find the next best tasting flat white. If you are also serious with brewing your own coffee, do order a bag of specially selected hand drip beans in advance for pickup on the day. Seriously, they run out fast.

Coffee as it should be. Straight-​up, sans the fluff. With only 3 variations (milk, black, filter), you can be pretty assured these guys know what they’re doing. I don’t typically enjoy my coffee with milk but Nylon does an impressive white with perfect consistency. Having said that, I’ve enjoyed all 3 on the list and it doesn’t hurt to alternate your options with each visit.

I love filter coffee. And would grab any opportunities that I come across to try any café serving filtered coffee.
Nylon Coffee Roaster is a cozy little corner for customers to chill out for a break. There is little seating here, literally less than 10 chairs. However, standing tables are provided.
If you are looking for a quick coffee break after lunch with 3 – 4 friends. This is a nice recommendation. Not recommended for big group gathering.

A comfortable, no-​frills coffee shop right in the Everton Park HDB. It’s a bit hard to find among the buildings, but it’s worth looking for.
Nylon Coffee Roasters is better defined by saying what they don’t have: No chairs, no sofa, no frapuccinos, no syrup, no whipped cream, no fancy oversized mugs, no merchandise, no bossa n’ whatever music, no paper cups with your name misspelled on them. They are very clear on what they offer: excellent quality coffee. The menu is quite simple: three different brews, either hot or iced. They will let you choose which coffee you want, and they have amazing Central or South American beans to choose from. At the centre, there is a big table for people to stand around while enjoying a quick cup.
The staff are very efficient and friendly. One of them took time to ask me how my coffee was (it was fantastic! Perfect taste). I challenge anyone to tell me if they have seen that happen on a franchise coffee shop. And this is the main virtue of this place. They are obsessed with quality. They use scales, thermometers and timers in order to brew the perfect cup of coffee every time. Even the stuff they sell is useful stuff: filters, cups, brewing tools instead of merchandise. They are on a mission to raise the bar on Singapore’s coffee culture and, judging by the crowd of customers, they are succeeding.
There are two basic philosophies when it comes to coffee bars. There are those that focus on their atmosphere, furniture, and general feel, sacrificing the coffee. On the other hand, there are those that focus on the quality of the coffee they serve. Nylon Coffee Roasters are clearly of the second kind, and that is always welcome.

Excellent coffeshop: tasty beans roasted to perfection (& interesting variety), extremely good service, friendly, professional, delicious coffee to drink. I love the standing table and the setting under an HDB can’t be beat. Great place all around.

So much has already been said about Nylon and there’s no doubt that they have been and are key to Singapore’s rise as one of the great coffee cities in the world. With that in mind I have been inclined to give them five stars but I still end up at four.
The main reason is that while the coffee is roasted with great skill and the filter coffees are made very well I still see some room for improvement. The main things that have annoyed me a bit is that often the coffees are out so perhaps only one of three coffees on the menu can be ordered and there has happened more than once that there are no beans at all for purchase. The execution of the filters is often good but I do also believe that they could fine tube it a bit ti make it world class as I often have their coffee made better at other places and at home.
The place is however great for coffee and the location in Everton Park does feel more real and like a local experience, at least to a visitor like me. The space is considerably larger now then when they opened so there are actually seats outside for around 6 people and the high table inside can easily hold around 10 people. The atmosphere is always nice and friendly and it seems like a lot of people living in the area go here as well. Do however not come in search of food as there is nothing really. Still this is one of the best places for a cup of coffee in Singapore and it should be visited by anyone remotely interested in good coffee.

There is a lot of fuss and buzz about Nylon.
The café space is small with only a few chairs for sitting, there is though a long table for standing.
As for the coffee, it was fine. Better than many places and this is enhanced by the fact they roast on-​site.
I cannot say I am as excited as others about this place but that may be because I have been spoilt in the Bay Area.
Regardless, worth a visit!

You know these people are serious about their coffee and their coffee alone hwen you see that (a) options are limited w/​simple names (it’s either coffee with or without milk, hot or cold, filter or expresso) (b) no latte art © no food items (d) no sugar offered. I can see they really want you to focus on your cuppa. It’s also such a hipster thing that third wave coffee is to be found in the void deck of one of the oldest HDB neighborhood in singapore, oh how so badass.
The first time I visited was a weekend and the place was jam packed with people standing with cup in hand. Yes, standing, there are no seats. But you can take your coffee with you and sit on the benches in the community space. So to respect their dedication, I always go for black coffee, hoping that one day I can master the skill of identifying all those fruity notes. Somehow without the distraction of food I do find myself focused on tasting the cup in hand. The staff are eager to help and knowledgeable. I also detect a strong sense of pride and ownership since they invariably ask me how I find the coffee, every time without fail.
They have closed off their usual standing space last I visited since some of their staff were off sourcing beans. I remember this happened a couple of times so you should check online before visiting to avoid disappointment. The other thing I found out last time is a new HK Café opening next door and they are ok with you bringing your cup of coffee from Nylon into their space as long as you order something. So another option if you want to sit.

My first reaction when checked in here, «OMG SO MANY REVIEWS!»
Deserve it, truly deserves this much reviews. I will describe coffee here as honest, sincere, decent, strong, smart.
I love honest people who runs a café/​eatery with all their heart and bringing things they love to share with others. The owners definitely knows their stuff, coffee. It’s my first visit and I was overwhelmed by how great coffee in Singapore could taste with just beans and milk.
During my first visit, I was told that their standing space is temporarily shut due to shortage of manpower. It’s running on a small space now, but everything is still running in an orderly manner where the staff remembers customers faces and «labeled their customers according to their face». Despite the space constrain and crowd, orders were not mixed up, and still served in an orderly manner. Anyway just buy and go la huh, there’s no space for you to sit and chill to enjoy your coffee. I think it’s more like a take away stall for now.
The menu is very simple. Hot or iced, black or white coffee. The price tag is the best, a real good decent iced coffee cost $ 5! This is so much better than what you can get elsewhere. I see notices that the owners source coffee beans direct from Columbia. See what I mean by sharing their passion and love to others?

This place is worth every second of a visit. I love to watch my cup being made — it is a cross between being a work of art being created and a science experiment: everything is precise and yet made with flare. The coffee — divine!

Decided that we need to go local so I went on a Sunday morning quest for coffee beans while Aga studied. We’ve been bringing them back from trips to Australia. Would never ever have stumbled across this place without the recommendation. They roast their own beans and serve nothing but coffee.
Super happy with the Four Chairs espresso blend and 2 iced coffees I’ve had there. On both visits the staff were friendly and knowledgeable. Last night I snuck in just before closing and the whole team were cupping different roasts that someone had brought back from Scandinavia.

Gibt es diesen Laden wirklich noch???
Wenn ja, bräuchten wir Hilfe, ihn zu finden
Does this place still exist? Need help to find it…

Nylon is a stalwart among the 3^rd wave cafes. Their coffee doesn’t hide behind meaningless names and labels like «latte» or «flat white» — pfft. Coffee here is either served black or with milk. Although they do make a slight concession to hipster fashion by marking their milk coffees with lovely milk hearts. But i digress.
Espresso based coffee here is very consistent. Their house blend — called «Four Chairs» — is a lovely mix of earthy, vegetal, chocolatey flavours, balanced with a hit of floral, acidic citrus. Pairs fantastically with food — which they don’t have. Another thing they lack is seats — the coffee bar is standing space only, with just a scattering of chairs is the corners.
They also do drip coffee — for which they use the Kalita Wave filter. The drip lineup is constantly rotating, based on whatever seasonal single-​origin beans that they personally source, import, and roast in-​house.
Its not the most comfortable coffee place, but its always cosy. Despite their adherence to the purity of the brew, staff are never snooty and always ready to offer assistance and chat up customers.
If you can’t tell already, I’m a huge fan. And i hope you’ll be one too.

This place had amazing coffee. Likely the best I have had in Singapore.
Don’t expect to sit down and relax here it it is a quick order, drink, go type place, with a few wooden benches outside. Just skull it like an Italian!
There was one thing I really didn’t like about Nylon Coffee Roasters. Upon my partner ordering her coffee she asked for half a teaspoon of sugar. The barista politely asked her to try it without sugar. No matter how good coffee is I don’t think someone should be told/​politely asked to try their coffee a different way. Particularly if they have been drinking it for the last 10 years.
As I said other then that superb coffee and I do see the team here love what they do!!!

You know how there are some places you just want to keep secret from the crowds? this coffee place is one of them. Then the fear, if no one knows or goes then it would go out of biz. It turns out (from my IG) that Nylon is so popular. That’s cos their coffee is soooo awesome. I hate burnt beans. Love a strong cuppa too. Their cold white coffee is just great. Not diluted by the ice, just fab.

A true, third wave micro roaster, Nylon Coffee Roasters, located in Everton Park is a hidden gem on the ground floor of a large residential/​business complex located just a short walk from the Outram Park MRT station.
The small shop, designed in the reclaimed/​exposed metal style that is typical of this style of business offers straight up coffee with no «flavored» offerings, such as mocha’s. A small area is dedicated to coffee preparation items, such as drip containers, filters and cups. Bulk bean purchases can also be made and a fair assortment, at reasonable prices is available.

My great auntie has lived at Everton Park for decades, and once upon a time I even lived here too, and I remember the days before when there was nothing remotely hipster about this housing block. It is really cool to see cute new cafes and coffee shops moving in, and I’ve been to Nylon every time I’m back in town.
That said, there is no doubt that the coffee at Nylon is great (and I hail from a place where awesome coffee is the norm), there is still something about Nylon that strikes me as utterly pretentious. It caught me by surprise to be told (albeit, politely) that their coffee is sweet enough on its own that no sugar is needed or provided, and I should try it and see for myself. It was odd being schooled on how coffee should be taken, and if even the most hipsterish Mission coffee shop in San Francisco tried this, the ridiculousness of it would be blogged about endlessly.
So yeah, mixed feelings about this place. Good coffee. Just don’t bother asking for sugar.

This coffee shop’s so hipster it hurts. But I loved it.
I’ve been to Nylon quite a number of times and the coffee (I dare say) is one if not the best in Singapore. The bunch of us know the owner of the shop (he’s also an alumni of the papa palheta coffee movement here in Singapore) and he’ll always there to share with us any specialty beans they have and would recommend some. Or else, it’s just a casual chat. Coming to Nylon is like going to a friend’s place where, if you’re a regular, you sort of know the crowd here.
This coffee roasters serves only coffee but if you fancy a bite, you can always walk over next door (merely 5 steps) for some cakes or shepherd pie. They’re pretty good too.
If there’s one thing I would nick-​pick about this place is the lack of chairs. There are less than 5 chairs in the shop and plenty of standing space. There’s a long communal table where everyone would just stand around it while enjoying their cuppa joe. I guess they want everyone to «feel young» and hip like how we would enjoy our beer in a bar — standing and chatting.
Located on the ground floor of a HDB flat at Everton Park, you have to navigate yourself around but it’s easy to find.
We paid $ 12 for a 5oz latte and two iced coffee.
I would come back again and again and again and again…

The treasure hunt is part of the joy of finding this spot buried under an apartment block. Keep your eyes peeled because it would be easy to miss this tiny nook of a store. There’s barely room for a coffee machine and a few people, so it’s hardly the place to hang around for a long time but if you do the staff won’t make you feel bad about it. Grab a chair (if you’re lucky!) and a magazine and drink as many coffees as you can before your heart gives up. Or prop yourself outside and watch the coming and goings of the neighbours.
These guys totally know what they’re doing and the coffee is some of the best I’ve had in Singapore.