Kopikhoo: A Home-Based Takeaway Coffee Shop in Joo Chiat (Singapore) with A Friendly Auntie Who Serves Coffee Literally Through a Hole in the Wall
Home-Based Businesses or HBBs are a growing trend in Singapore. Some flat owners have even opened cafes in their homes. While these HBBs are being reasonably regulated, the Singaporean government, in essence, are in support of it.
One home-based business is Kopi Khoo in Joo Chiat. It’s owned by a friendly auntie (it’s what you call an elderly lady in SG as a sign of respect) who serves her coffee through a window. It’s a literal hole in the wall!
To get there, you will have to walk through an alley with colorful murals:
I think the auntie is a Roman Catholic, as she gives away cards with encouraging Bible verses on it. As a Christian myself, I appreciate this gesture.
Kopikhoo serves coffee and non-coffee drinks. I tried the Cold Americano, while my wife got the Cold Chocolate Oat.
The drinks are refreshing but we must admit that it lacks strength. Maybe the Singaporean heat melted the ice too quickly. LOL.
Next time, I’ll probably try the Double Espresso to appreciate the coffee taste of their drinks.
I don’t expect the coffee in Kopikhoo to be top-notch. But I still think it’s worth trying if you’re already in the area. Where else will you find a charming auntie serving coffee literally through a hole in the wall? Anyway, I recommend it to you.
Kopikhoo
Address: 112C Tembeling Rd., Singapore | Operating Hours: Monday-Friday, 9AM-12PM & 1-4PM; Saturday & Sunday, 9AM-4PM | Contact No.: +65 8087-0112 | Facebook | Instagram