Is it busy on weekends?

Yes. One reviewer waited over an hour on a Sunday. Peak times incur long waits without staff communication.

Do they have set menus or promos?

Yes, they offer breakfast sets and promo sets. Reviewers report these are sometimes deprioritised during busy periods.

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Updated 2026-07-06 · 2,084 reviewed · 172 listed · Scored from 15 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.0(15) 57 composite score See reviews on Google

Specialty Coffee & Third Wave

Service: Specialty Coffee & Third Wave
Reviews: 15

What recent reviews say

Regular visitors praise the approachable staff and affordable breakfast and lunch menu in a clean, welcoming space. Long waits and inconsistent food quality frustrate others, especially when staff ignore customers ordering promo sets in favour of full-price orders, leaving families hungry and without explanation.

Praised for

friendly, caring staff
clean, cozy environment
affordable, satisfying meals
fast service when it flows

Watch-outs

long waits (30+ minutes, over an hour)
inconsistent food quality and portions
poor staff communication during delays
prioritizing paying customers over promo orders

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Best for: Regulars seeking affordable breakfast and a welcoming vibe on quiet mornings.

Think twice if: Avoid peak times or promo orders if you dislike waiting long periods without staff updates.

Strengths

Warm, attentive staff
Affordable pricing
Wide breakfast and lunch range

Worth knowing

Specialty hawthorn coffee mentioned favourably
Creamy fish fillet rice has thick batter issue
Kaya butter toast lacks fragrant butter compared to other kopitiams
Wait times exceed 30 minutes to over an hour on busy days
Staff ignore promo-set orders to prioritise full-price diners

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee & Third Wave: Hawthorn and cham-style coffees praised; basic coffee sometimes underwhelming.

How it compares

Rated 4 against a 4.37 average across the 139 specialty coffee & third wave businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 18% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score

Star rating 50

Review volume 52

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 48

Profile completeness 50

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Rating breakdown

Common questions

Is it busy on weekends?: Yes. One reviewer waited over an hour on a Sunday. Peak times incur long waits without staff communication.
Do they have set menus or promos?: Yes, they offer breakfast sets and promo sets. Reviewers report these are sometimes deprioritised during busy periods.

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