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Located in the heart of the city, this is set to be Blue Bottle Coffee's first standalone cafe in Singapore.
This expansion is a continued collaboration with luxury and lifestyle retail specialist Valiram as the brand looks to open more than 10 cafes in Singapore by 2027, according to a press release on Thursday (July 17).
Officially opening its doors today, the 980 sq ft cafe has a few features that fans of the brand can look out for.
What's new?
The Paragon outlet sits 70, and with alfresco dining, it offers customers the opportunity to sip their coffee in an open-air setting.
The lush planters and ceiling fans located at the outdoor spaces are a nod to Singapore's appreciation of nature while the variety of seating configurations allows for both intimate and shared coffee experiences, the brand shared.
As for the food and drinks on offer, there are menu items exclusive to this outlet.
Look out for exclusive menu items, like the Liege Waffle. PHOTO: Instagram/bluebottlesingapore
Who doesn't enjoy a plate of warm waffles?
Their world-renowned Belgian-style Liege Waffle ($8.50) will be making its debut in Singapore.
Blue Bottle Paragon Cafe takes pride in the fact that their waffles are freshly made in-store.
If you're looking for a nourishing start to your day, give their Yogurt Bowl ($12) a try.
It's the ultimate bowl of yogurt, with walnuts, pecans, granola with organic oats as well as a touch of cinnamon and nutmeg. Fresh strawberries are added at the end for some sweetness.
Those who've enjoyed Blue Bottle treats at Raffles City will be pleased to know that they can find the cafe's Singapore-exclusive Pandan Canele with Kaya and Coconut Kouign-Amann here as well.
These exclusive offerings have been crafted to match Blue Bottle Coffee's signature beverages, from New Orleans-Style Iced Coffee (NOLA), cold brews, espresso-based drinks and more.
Why not leave the new cafe with a customised tote bag? PHOTO: Accela Group
In celebration of their opening day, Blue Bottle Coffee is introducing the Embroidered Blue Bottle Tote ($50), available exclusively at the Paragon cafe.
On July 17 to 20 and July 25 to 27, between 12pm and 7pm, customers can also personalise their Singapore Tote at no additional cost.
Address: Paragon Shopping Centre, #01-37, 290 Orchard Road, Singapore 238859 Opening hours: Daily, 8am to 9pm