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Introduction
Hand-making a cup of coffee is an art that takes time and skill to perfect. And with 40 years of experience, Costa Coffee like to think that they’ve done just that. In that time they have discovered the finest beans, equipment and techniques to make sure that every cup of coffee makes the grade. Now, you just have to discover the perfect drink for you.
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Opening Hours
Today
11:00 - 22:00
Mon - Sun
11:00 - 22:00
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Signature Dishes
If you haven’t already heard of Costa Coffee Singapore, well, it’s better late than never. It is the largest and fastest growing coffee shop chain in the UK. It is thoughtfully brought over to this little red dot, because we all know Singaporeans are suckers for taking a chill pill, in a coffee chain, with good ambience and that we are all cheapos it’s legit for us to sit for hours even with just a cup of coffee. Costa Coffee Singapore is no different.Conveniently located at VivoCity, Raffles Place & Chevrons House (for now), all slackers are welcomed for a cup of hot beverage, or iced. Further, each location has a different ambience to tackle the respective target market. For the VivoCity outlet that I was at, it was homely and filled with warmth. Perfect for a meeting with your client, or simply an opportunity to have your backbone removed for a bit while slouching at the comfy couch.It is also apt for a dining place because they offer a complete meal; From a dosage of your daily required caffeine, to a light meal of gourmet salad, to a more hearty meal of sandwich / wrap, to then wrapping up the meal with a dessert, you have it all here, a one stop shop.Hot Cappuccino ($5.80): Before we dip into the hand-crafted coffee, a handy piece of information for you is that, over here at Costa Coffee Singapore, Spanish terms are used. Si, Spanish. Primo, Medio and Massimo are sizes in ascending order, and they are, more often than not, $0.50 apart from each other in terms of pricing. Now. The Cappuccino I had was ordinary, as I’d expected more. The presentation was perfect though. I’d say, maybe go for their Latte instead. That’s what I usually have, and will give it a shot next time round. If coffee is not your cup of tea, Gryphon is available to suit your palate.Seared Sesame Crusted Tuna Salad ($11.90): I am pretty impressed with this beauty. Your usual suspects of greens, potatoes, drizzled with classic vinaigrette and topped with Saku Tuna makes up the entire course. Valentine’s Day seems to have been prolonged because it was my love at first sight. The Seared Tuna was perfectly done – it’s tender and mildly but adequately flavored, so that a hint of fishy smell was still tastable. Also, thanks to its generous portion of Seared Tuna, it is a worthy bowl of healthiness.Rosemary Chicken Wrap with Eggplant & Cheese ($7.20): Personally, I feel that the wrap was slightly too thick to properly taste the treasures in it. Having tried both the sandwiches and the wraps, I’d say opt for the sandwich instead. It’s much better (coming from a person who doesn’t usually eat sandwiches). Its Grilled Vegetables & Mushroom Panini was very much flavorful. I would guess that any of the Paninis would do the trick. The bread was the star.Apple Crumble ($6.50): This piece of dessert is one of the best Apple Crumbles I’ve had. The tart was crumbly but firm, making sure you can taste the toasted crust, while the inside was the complementary contrast, soft, warm and sweet. I like that it doesn’t get cloying, and it’s not overly sweet. In addition, the bits of raisin and cinnamon helped spices things up. Have your Apple Crumble warmed a little more. Top it with a French Vanilla Ice Cream and you’re good to go.Costa Coffee Singapore prides themselves as having well-trained and the most passionate Baristas around. To be able to craft a cup of coffee for diners, one has to be trained for 1 – 2 months, and to pass some grueling tests before being certified a Costa Barista. To maintain the same cup and taste of coffee across the board, the Baristas check on the exact dosage and extraction of the coffee-making machine, on a twice daily basis. That way, two separate cups of coffee can be said to taste identically.With such attention to detail, I think you can expect to experience a quality time here. Although there are some hits and some misses, just go by my advice and you wouldn’t go wrong. Get The Chosen Glutton’s preferred combo: Hot Latte + Seared Sesame Crusted Tuna Salad (for a light meal) / Panini (for a heavier meal) + Apple Crumble with French Vanilla Ice Cream. Your meal is complete.
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This is my first visit to Costa Coffee and there will be many more to come! Initially, I wanted to try their cappuccino or latte but after browsing the menu, they sell my favourite Chai Tea Latte and I knew I had to try it! I love how it is a perfect blend of tea and spice, and it's not too sweet like some cafes elsewhere. I love the decor of the cafe and they have such an inviting warm atmosphere. Very comfortable, with some sofa seats as well! This cafe is a perfect spot to catch up with an old friend or to do some work.
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Never knew that Costa Coffee was such a big chain in the international arena until my recent visit. My cup of Hot Mocha ($6.50) is brewed according to its golden formula of espresso to hot chocolate milk to foam. It was more intense and less sweeter than the Flat White. Besides coffee, they have a series of savoury food that are not only suitable for dine-in but also good for takeaway. Their new Summer Vegetables Wrap $6.90, is a filling roll of nicely grilled zucchini, eggplants that tasted better than its rustic looks.I was quite amazed to find Sous Vide Chicken at this cafe as this style of vacuum-steaming cooking takes place mostly at restaurants. Sandwiched between wholemeal ciabatta, the chicken had a smooth tender texture, though I wish there were more honey djon mustard.But out of the sandwiches, I would recommend the Grilled vegetables and mushroom panini ($7.20). The not-too-thick bread makes it easier to chow through and its pizza-like taste will ring a familiar note in many people.In fact, I also tried the (hopefully) healthy Caesar chicken salad that tastes as good, if not better than many other places. Desserts such as carrot cakes are rather passable so I suggest you to get their savoury food instead of sweets if you are really hungry. But that said, their muffins are quite special. Always overlooked Muffins at any cafe but the ones here actually comes with filling. For instance, this blueberry muffin($3.90) most likely won't catch your attention but it is unexpectedly fluffy with sour blueberry jam inside. After this, I am curious to try the triple chocolate one that boasts gooey chocolate filling.As I recall my favourite items that day, I realise they could make up a full course set menu (from Chicken Caesar salad to Grilled panini and end of with the Affogato or their hot mocha). Though the food might not be extremely fantastic, the cosy ambience and service did not give me a "mass-franchised" feel. A good location for not only work discussion but also leisure afternoon coffee just to spend time away. Have you had your cuppa today? Visit: dairycream.blogspot.sg for full post
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Full Costa Coffee review here: http://ivanteh-runningman.blogspot.sg/2013/05/costa-coffee.htmlWhile the ambience at Costa Coffee is nice, it suffers from the 'franchise' feel... Meaning that while food and service is decent, it is also rather unspectacular and forgetable.As a cafe, they serve quick, easy to consume food like pastries or sandwiches. But Costa Coffee doesn't have anything more substantial than that.It's fine if you're in the area, but I won't particularly recommend it, as it's also rather expensive fro the quality you'll get. Skip.
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