Foreword Coffee @ Esplanade Mall
Foreword Coffee @ Esplanade Mall is a peaceful sanctuary on the third floor of Esplanade Mall in Singapore, offering excellent coffee and a serene atmosphere with views of the marina. This socially conscious café employs persons with disabilities and provides a spacious, quiet environment perfect for relaxing between shows, working, or simply enjoying their quality brews and baked goods.
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2 months ago
Lovely place to rest in between your shows at Esplanade. Wonderful service and simple, hassle free coffee and bakes. I really like their free postcard. Really asking you to slow down and savor the moments
3 months ago
Beautiful place to sit, dine, relax, and get some work done. They have free markers for you to sit down and just color your worries away. Do note that this cafe is staffed by persons with disabilities (PWD), so please be patient with them. I recommend ordering using the qr codes on the table. Had their flat white, delicious! It is double shot by default, and so a great value for money there. My favorite has to be their timeless yuan yang, so good! Overall, recommend!
2 weeks ago
Coffee business with a social mission. Definitely worth a visit in this nice space within the Esplanade. Merch and coffee beans on offer.
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