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Cata Coffee and the art of not trying too hard

Joo Chiat’s got a new pulse, Cata Coffee, where the baristas move like they’ve got all the peace & elegances in the world and none of the ego. No stiff smiles, no over-explained brew methods, just good beans and a vibe that doesn’t beg for your attention.

The coffee? Curated, not conquered. Each cup feels like a quiet handshake from someone who knows their craft but won’t lecture you about it. And the bakes—oh, the bakes. Fresh, buttery things that smell like anti-depressants, like someone baked your stress into crumbs and left it on the plate.

This is how Singapore should do business—cool without the try-hard, confident without the pretense. No flashy gimmicks, no forced hospitality. Just a space that lets you be, with coffee that lets you think.


Cata doesn’t care if you notice it. That’s why I keep coming back.

Cata Coffee

56 Joo Chiat Pl, Singapore 427780

– By Wei

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