We’re all pretty familiar with the popular American coffeehouse chain Starbucks, it’s your best bet for some good coffee anywhere around Singapore. But for Singaporeans, we all know the real reason why we love that coffee shop so much—the ambiance. We don’t know what it is about Starbucks, but it is the ultimate destination for studying, working, or just chilling with your friends. If you fall into one of the aforementioned categories, let us give you a cheat guide to some unique Starbucks cafes in Singapore to ramp up your study, work, or chill game. Plus, being at a pretty place does motivates you to get your work done.
Rochester Park
Imagine being at Starbucks in the 50s—or, better yet, just come to Rochester Park’s Starbucks outlet. Surrounded by lush greenery, this colonial-style building will get you feeling super fancy and makes for great insta-worthy pictures too. There’s 2 storeys in the building so you don’t have to worry about seating availability, which is a common problem in most Starbucks outlets.
Location: 37 Rochester Drive, Singapore 138640
Opening Hours: 7.30 am – 10 pm daily (12 am on Fridays and Saturdays)
Universal Studios Singapore
This one’s got an adorable old-school American vibe, and will make you feel like you’re in a New York diner in the 50s. Being in an amusement park, it does get quite crowded so we’d recommend this for those of you who are just at Starbucks to chill rather than getting some work done. And of course—you do need a ticket to get in. So, if you get a chance to visit Universal Studios Singapore, don’t forget to check out their unique Starbucks.
Location: #01-309 Universal Studios Singapore, 30 Sentosa Gateway, 098140
Opening Hours: 9AM-7PM (Mon-Fri) | 9AM-8PM (Sat) | 9AM-7PM (Sun)
Starbucks River Safari
Escape the hustle-bustle of the city’s Starbuck Outlets and take on a new ambiance in the River Safari Starbucks Outlet. We’re loving the natural, lush greenery and tropical vibe it has. Dare we say it feels like a coffee shop in Bali? Judge for yourself and take a trip down. Psst, you don’t need a River Safari ticket to enter!
Location: 80 Mandai Lake Road, River Safari, Singapore 729826
Opening Hours: 8 am – 7 pm daily
Fullerton Waterboat House
Located in the middle of the CBD area, this Starbucks outlet boasts the picture-perfect views of Marina Bay, so it’s no wonder it’s a tourist favorite. Plus, it opens ‘til late on weekends so you can really focus on getting your work done.
Location: 3 Fullerton Road, #02-01/02, 03 Fullerton Waterboat House, 049215
Opening Hours: 8AM-10.30PM (Sun-Thur) | 8AM-12AM (Fri-Sat)
Jewel Changi
Location in the much-anticipated Jewel Changi, this outlet is as impressive as you’d expect it to be. The two-story flagship store is decorated with woods and plants to fit with the garden theme of Jewel Changi itself.
Location: 78 Airport Boulevard #02-204 Jewel, Singapore Changi Airport, 819666
Opening Hours: 10 am – 10 pm daily
