Blue Bottle Coffee has announced that its highly anticipated first café in Southeast Asia will officially open its doors at LUMINE SINGAPORE in Raffles City Singapore on Thursday, 3 April 2025. Since its humble beginnings as a small coffee cart in Oakland, California, Blue Bottle Coffee has grown into a globally recognised brand with a reputation for its meticulous approach to specialty coffee. This milestone opening brings its signature coffee experience to the heart of Singapore’s vibrant café culture scene.
Following the launch of its retail store and exhibition in August 2024, the new café marks Blue Bottle Coffee’s expansion into a key market in Asia, complementing its presence in cities in Japan, Korea, Hong Kong SAR, and China. Occupying a 135-square-metre space with a seating capacity of 42, the café will open daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Designed as more than just a place to enjoy coffee, the space reflects the brand’s commitment to craftsmanship, hospitality, and community.
At the new café, guests will be able to experience Blue Bottle Coffee’s signature single-origin and espresso-based beverages, crafted with the brand’s renowned precision. The café will feature a rotating seasonal coffee selection, including hand-drip pour-over and espresso options, carefully sourced from sustainable farms worldwide.
Located within LUMINE SINGAPORE, the café offers a welcoming environment where guests can connect over coffee, further strengthening Blue Bottle’s relationship with a growing community of specialty coffee enthusiasts in the region.
A Shared Commitment to Craftsmanship and Community
Rooted in the belief that great coffee is best enjoyed in a welcoming space, the new café is a reflection of Blue Bottle Coffee’s dedication to creating meaningful experiences through precision and care.
“This café opening marks an exciting chapter for Blue Bottle Coffee in Southeast Asia. Beyond serving coffee, we look forward to sharing this journey with a new community, creating a space where guests can experience not just great coffee, but the warmth and hospitality that define who we are,” said Kester Whitaker, Chief Growth Officer & Head of Asia at Blue Bottle Coffee. “Singapore’s rich coffee culture makes it the perfect home for our first café in the region, and we are thrilled to welcome guests into our world of specialty coffee.”
Blue Bottle Coffee has long been inspired by the thoughtful approach to coffee culture in Asia, beginning with its first international expansion to Japan nearly a decade ago. This café continues that journey, offering Singapore’s discerning coffee lovers a space to slow down and savour a meticulously crafted cup.
“At LUMINE, we believe in crafting meaningful experiences that bring people together, and our partnership with Blue Bottle Coffee reflects this shared vision,” said Teruyuki Omote, President and Chief Executive Officer of LUMINE Co., Ltd. “With this café, we hope to offer a space where guests can enjoy not only exceptionally brewed coffee, but also the thoughtful design and warm hospitality that defines both our brands.”
Blue Bottle Coffee’s arrival in Singapore showcases its continued expansion in Asia and its commitment to thoughtful, high-quality coffee experiences.