Keng Wah Sung Coffee Shop – One of the Oldest Coffee Shops With Great Kopi & Kaya Toast!

The best way to explore Singapore and understand our culture is to visit our hawker centres and kopitiams. That is where I would bring my tourists to when I conduct food tours because they serve uniquely Singaporean coffee and really cheap comfort food.

There are not many old school coffeeshops left. The more popular ones include Heap Seng Leong and Tong Ah Eating House. Sadly, Chin Mee Chin Confectionery along East Coast Road has already closed down for good.

There is another old school coffee shop that I frequent too. And that is Keng Wah Sung (琼华昌). This is one of the oldest coffee shops in Singapore and has been family-run for more than 70 years. It’s a real blast from the past, with the original signboard and weathered tables. You’ll even spot regulars enjoying hot cups of kopi or teh and chatting away. I often bring my tourists to this coffee shop to experience the old school charm. The kopi uncle is always welcoming, allowing us to take photos and even talking to us when he is free.

Their traditional coffee really hits the spot and it is amongst the best in town. It’s strong and aromatic, and regulars will buy their coffee powder too! There was once I was doing a workshop nearby and I walked 3 streets just to buy a cup of coffee from him. That’s how much I love their kopi.

Their Breakfast Set comes with coffee, kaya toast and two half-boiled eggs and, at $3.60, is one of the cheapest around. The perfectly crisp toast is served with slices of butter and a generous spread of their kaya jam. You may think that eggs are just eggs, but at least when I come here, I can expect perfectly soft-boiled eggs. Dip the kaya toast into the eggs or pair it with kopi. It’s perfect for breakfast or afternoon tea.

If you’re looking for a reasonably-priced and traditional local breakfast, this is the place for you. Oh, if you have space in your stomach, order a plate of wanton mee too!

MissTamChiak.com made anonymous visit and paid its own meal at the stall featured here.

For more food videos, check out and subscribe to our official YouTube channel!

Stay up to date with our recommendations by joining us on our Telegram channel!