Location: Level 1, Unit Number #01-01
Quality products and services
Alchemist at Funan Mall creates a unique fusion experience that combines specialty coffee culture with curated fashion retail in an innovative concept space that reflects Bauhaus avant-garde spirit and creative collaboration. Located at #01-01 and operating daily from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, this distinctive establishment results from a partnership between Alchemist coffee and Arcade fashion store, creating a minimalist interior environment with sleek lines and neutral tones where coffee expertise meets contemporary fashion curation. The space intelligently divides between coffee service on one side and clothing retail on the other, demonstrating how modern retail concepts can successfully integrate multiple lifestyle categories under one aesthetically cohesive roof.
The coffee menu showcases premium blends including their signature Dark Matter house blend, which combines beans from Brazil and Colombia to create bold, smooth flavors with notes of roasted nuts and chocolate, alongside the more delicate Lumos blend featuring hints of bergamot and berries that appeal to customers preferring brighter, more complex flavor profiles. The establishment focuses exclusively on espresso-based drinks and pour-overs prepared with meticulous attention to extraction techniques and flavor development, though notably does not offer food or pastries, allowing the coffee quality to stand as the primary focus. This dedication to coffee craft ensures every beverage meets specialty coffee standards while providing a sophisticated drinking experience that complements the fashion browsing environment.
The fashion component features Arcade's playful and vibrant collection that brings contemporary style options to complement the coffee experience, creating opportunities for customers to enjoy quality beverages while exploring carefully curated clothing selections. This innovative retail model reflects Singapore's evolving consumer preferences for experiential shopping that combines multiple lifestyle elements in thoughtfully designed spaces that encourage longer visits and deeper engagement. Whether seeking exceptional coffee, discovering new fashion pieces, or simply enjoying a unique retail environment that celebrates the intersection of taste and style, Alchemist Funan delivers a distinctive experience that demonstrates how traditional retail categories can be reimagined through creative collaboration and design innovation.
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aly
45 min wait for 1 cup of iced mocha! Ridiculous wait time and I believe they should tell their customers during payment that the estimated wait time is that long. Then possibly could go shop around or go back to office during the wait! Not sure if that was standard wait time or maybe they just missed our order because the order after us got their coffee way earlier than us 😂
sharine
Bought iced latte to-go using oat milk and “dark matter” beans. The coffee was unexpectedly very strong, had an interesting flavor to it- could taste both the chocolatey and fruity notes at the same time. It was pretty nice. Place is not too spacious as it is combined with a few stores. Can just grab to-go would be better.
Sinta Dewi
Always come for Ice Cappuccino here. Very nice 👍. Get the coffee drips to brew them at home. They have apparels and shower products here. Nice smells and also good clothing selections.
littlebitofnoms
Located within a fashion store, Alchemist has really good coffee! They also have an interesting cascara tea (a coffee cherry tea made from the coffee plant) - super unique and fruity!! Very limited seating but if you ever find yourself in Funan mall and in need of coffee, this place is worth a go!
Chin Yan
Professional coffee blend with fruity taste. Average pricing. Their chocolate drink was just okay, milkier than what I expected. Their clothing line store is just inside the store. Great ambiance, good vibe.
Taste “TasteNomNomz” Traveler
Great location at Funan Mall along the North Bridge Road facing the main, the outlet shares the space inside a clothing store named Arcade. There are just 4 mini tables for two pax each along a bench. Not so cozy to spend time considering sitting position or posture, especially if you're on the bigger/taller side, but it’s alright for just a bit of resting your legs. The coffee experience, in general, may vary from time to time — depending on the baristas in charge as well as their quality control across different outlets. That said, I find that their iced white with their Lumos blend is quite pleasant, but I personally prefer the Dark Matter for a more intense coffee flavor to cut through the milk and ice.
Fiona Aoun
So far my favourite coffee excellent strong taste and allow you select from two coffee origins
Royal Pears
Good coffee. Choice of 2 blends or single origins for espresso-based drinks. This regular double shot white (Colombia Veracruz) had prune, chocolate notes. From an earlier order: Pourover: Costa Rica Aquiares Estate Esperanza - strawberry, complex notes. On the outside of Funan, opposite Adelphi, near the corner of North Bridge Rd and Coleman St. A few seats available.
HY F
Northbridge Road-facing road level, near the traffic junction of the church, inside a clothing store. Cannot go wrong with Alchemist signature dark roast! 3-4 tables to cop a seat, it’s a nice spot to get your caffeine fix.
Dipal Bhagde
Lovely coffee. They have great blends and stick to basics. But they do it VERY well.
Sarah
I am always in two minds about the OG third-wave coffee chains in Singapore, like Alchemist. By virtue of the fact that they have opened many outlets, quality control — in baristas but also in their beans, since they now presumably have to procure more — is a bit patchier than in their heyday. Generally, though, I find that their iced long black is a safe bet that offers the occasional pleasant surprise. To this end, I’m pretty happy that they rotate their seasonal blends fairly regularly (the Lumos blend was fruity and bright, and I personally prefer it to the Dark Matter)! This is of course not to discount how valuable Alchemist has been in enriching coffee culture in Singapore, and training a generation of coffee professionals who have branched out to do great things! Space-wise, since they’re co-located with a clothes store, there are just 4 or 5 seats along a bench with tiny (and I do mean tiny) tables for your drink and maybe a book. Not somewhere that encourages lingering (or good sitting posture :’)) but it’s alright for a brief sit. If you are in Funan, there are better seats and tables at PPP (which suffers the same problem as Alchemist in terms of consistency), and Tiong Bahru Bakery (where the coffee is meh-er but there’s also more food, yay!).
Trond Hon
Hidden gem coffee chain nestled with a clothing stall. Their coffee were always of quality with a good selection.
James Arvanitakis
Possibly the best coffee in Singapore!
Tomislav Kelemen
Great coffee to-go, Dark Matter beans are exquisite.
James Clarke
My filter pour-over coffee was patiently and beautifully prepared. I watched the staff member pause to sample the brew, wince and then tip it out and start again. The first brew wasn’t up to standard and so they brewed again until it was perfect. I absolutely appreciated the honesty and dedication to the craft shown. My coffee was beautiful and price was great. Would definitely stop by again.
Origin: Minas Gerais, Brazil. Process: Natural. Notes: Red Plum, Macadamia, Milk Chocolate.
Origin: Ocotepeque, Honduras. Process: Anaerobic Rose Yeast. Notes: Hawthorn, Red Apple, Rooibos Tea.
Origin: Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia. Process: Anaerobic Natural. Notes: Red Cherry, Raspberry, Sage Leaf.
Origin: Boquete, Panama. Process: Fully Washed. Notes: Grape, Cranberry, Honey.
SIGNATURE BLEND: Santa Clara, Brazil x La Plata, Colombia. Natural x Washed. Notes: Chocolate, Roasted Almond, Black Plum.
SIGNATURE BLEND: Koke Shalaye, Ethiopia x Haru Suke, Ethiopia. Natural x Washed. Notes: Jasmine, Bergamot, Peach Tea.
Jinotega, Nicaragua. Fully Washed. Notes: Apple, Blood Orange, Redcurrant.
Turrialba, Costa Rica. Anaerobic Natural. Notes: Cherry Liquor, Stewed Pineapple, Dark Chocolate.
Cauca, Colombia. Washed. Notes: Osmanthus, Apricot, Honey.
Valle del Cauca, Colombia. Natural. Notes: Pineapple, Raisin, Dark Chocolate.
Origin: Minas Gerais, Brazil. Process: Natural. Notes: Red Plum, Macadamia, Milk Chocolate.
Origin: Ocotepeque, Honduras. Process: Anaerobic Rose Yeast. Notes: Hawthorn, Red Apple, Rooibos Tea.
Origin: Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia. Process: Anaerobic Natural. Notes: Red Cherry, Raspberry, Sage Leaf.
Origin: Boquete, Panama. Process: Fully Washed. Notes: Grape, Cranberry, Honey.
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