With the high density of cafés in the Outram Park area, never do I once have to worry about coffee options after my regular visit to the Bloodbank. Look to the left, Tiong Bahru Estate is just a 5 minute walk away. And to my right, Nylon and Strangers immediately come to mind. Then I often have a hard time trying to decide which one to go to.
On a regular Tuesday when a good number of these coffee places are closed however, Oriole Coffee Roasters on Jiak Chuan Road becomes the obvious choice.
The Yellowbird Blend on the La Marzocco GB5 in a Double ristretto latte ($5) was bright with intense tobacco notes, but somehow lacked the complexity in flavours.
Courtesy of the barista-in-charge, I received a complimentary cup with longer shots. This one was just right, acidity well balanced by the mild nutty flavours, which came through to give a lingering fruity finish. (Pomelo, according to them)
As much as I enjoyed the coffee here, the ambience was peaceful and laid-back on a weekend afternoon. The baristas here were very knowledgeable about their stuff, that made for some serious coffee talk over the bar counter.
Oriole Coffee Roasters (Facebook)
10 Jiak Chuan Road
Mon – Sat, 8.30am – 10pm
Sun, 8.30am – 6pm
6224 8131
On a regular Tuesday when a good number of these coffee places are closed however, Oriole Coffee Roasters on Jiak Chuan Road becomes the obvious choice.
The Yellowbird Blend on the La Marzocco GB5 in a Double ristretto latte ($5) was bright with intense tobacco notes, but somehow lacked the complexity in flavours.
Courtesy of the barista-in-charge, I received a complimentary cup with longer shots. This one was just right, acidity well balanced by the mild nutty flavours, which came through to give a lingering fruity finish. (Pomelo, according to them)
As much as I enjoyed the coffee here, the ambience was peaceful and laid-back on a weekend afternoon. The baristas here were very knowledgeable about their stuff, that made for some serious coffee talk over the bar counter.
Oriole Coffee Roasters (Facebook)
10 Jiak Chuan Road
Mon – Sat, 8.30am – 10pm
Sun, 8.30am – 6pm
6224 8131