Common Man Coffee Roasters (CMCR), the specialty coffee roaster and café concept, has proudly launched its third Singapore outlet in the vibrant East Coast neighbourhood of Joo Chiat.
With outlets both in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, café enthusiasts can expect the established brand’s trusted stamp on quality specialty coffee, sumptuous all-day brunch fare with an elevated twist and a relaxed, easy breezy vibe that encourages lingering a little longer over your cup of joe.
Fans of CMCR will find all their favourite signatures alongside food, coffee and retail offerings exclusive to Common Man Coffee Roasters Joo Chiat (CMCR JC). A dedicated filter coffee brewing bar ( see below ) takes pride of place at CMCR JC, providing the ideal platform to showcase the perfect brew in the making.
CMCR JC embraces community, drawing in the wider neighbourhood to access their coffee recycling programme which fashions coffee waste into usable wares. Collaborations with CMCR JC’s neighbours to feature their offerings in monthly menu exclusives are also brewing and in the pipeline.
At CMCR JC, clean industrial finishes meet Art deco with a unique contemporary and quirky twist. Natural light floods the dining room through full floor to wall glass panelling while bold splashes of blue and brass offset the blond wood used as a nod to the viking era.
From the espresso bar, diners will find a curated beverage program showcasing the brand’s well-loved CMCR Espresso house blend. For the more adventurous, select from an ever changing duo of specialty coffees that delve deeper into CMCR’s seasonal single origin program and signature blends. From the selection of beans to the methods of brewing and types of apparatus used, CMCR JC’s friendly baristas are on hand to help, making the knowledge surrounding specialty coffee a little more accessible for everyone.
The menu reveals a delicious, classic all-day breakfast selection, featuring sumptuous brunch favourites with a refreshing array of salads, burgers, sandwiches and mains, offered with a signature Common Man twist. A CMCR JC exclusive, dive into a delicious duo of Sourdough Pancakes.
The café’s Sweet pancake option ($24) ( pictured above ) is an exercise in morning decadence with chocolate almond ganache, almond praline, vanilla bean ice cream and zesty citrus marmalade
Its Savoury counterpart ($24) - pictured above - sees the fluffy breakfast staple crowned with crispy bacon, a Kampong fried egg, maple syrup and seasoned creamy butter.
Other classic Common Man highlights include the Umami Mushroom Avocado Toast ($22) - pictured below. Toasted sourdough focaccia is judiciously layered with togarashi - seasoned avocado and sauteed oyster and maitake mushrooms before being paired with a tangy red onion pickle, young pea shoots from CMCR’s Edible Garden farm and a herb oil made from the kitchen’s herb trimmings.
The Turkish Common Man Breakfast ($28) - pictured below - sees a delicious mix of sweet and savoury in the form of a phyllo wrapped soft boiled egg, crispy crumbed sheep’s feta, pumpkin hummus, pumpkin seed praline and pita. Cucumber, pomegranate and fresh herb salsa add a refreshing lightness to the dish.
The Common Man Caesar ($25) - pictured below - defies classic convention with Butterhead lettuce paired with charred brussels sprouts, creamy stracciatella cheese, chicken breast, focaccia croutons and a Manchego laced Caesar dressing.
The Café’s Smash Burger ($28) - pictured below - reveals a freshly ground beef patty smashed with bone marrow and cooked a la minute on the plancha till crisp on the outside and juicy on the inside. It is sandwiched between toasted buttery brioche buns, a beetroot barbeque sauce and all the regular fixings from cheddar cheese to onion jam and a side of paprika herbed fries.
With the opening of CMCR JC, Common Man Coffee Roasters further strengthens its undeniable foothold as a key player in Singapore’s growing coffee scene, taking the brand’s love for quality specialty coffee, elevated all-day brunch classics and commitment to collaboration, community and sustainability to Singapore’s East side.
Common Man Coffee Roasters Joo Chiat is located at 185 Joo Chiat Road and open daily from 7.30 am to 5.30pm (last order at 5pm). Walk-ins only.
