40 to be precise. In a mall-centric city like Singapore, independent
coffee shops are rare commodities so 40 Hands, a less-than-a-year-old
café on a quaint street in Tiong Bahru, is a real gem amid countless
coffee chains. Harry Grover, an Australian transplant who fell in love
with the hawker’s food paradise of Tiong Bahru on his frequent visits to
the city, has singlehandedly put the neighbourhood on the map by
opening his café. His aim was to bring real coffee to Singapore but 40
Hands is not just about espressos and lattes. Its sandwiches and
pastries–especially its take on local favourite Tau Sar Pau, filled with
a rich azuki bean paste–are true delicacies that you can enjoy for both
dinner and lunch, and in the evening beer and wine are served in the
hip interior decorated with funky murals and in the quiet backyard
garden. Don’t let the frequent queues intimidate you. Just sit back with
your laptop and enjoy a cup of coffee in the coolest coffee house in
town. With a Books Actually right across the street, it won’t be long
before this charming area becomes a destination for the city’s artsy
types and hipsters. 40 Hands is located at 78 Yong Siak Street. Tel: 6225 4623
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