Common Man Coffee Roasters

Excellent service! The place was really crowded and my parents and I were initially seated at the counter bar. I put in a request to see if they could shift us to a table when it became available and they did! Overall, decent and high quality cafe food - I have been here q a few times before and the standard has been pretty consistent even across diff locations. However, DO NOT order their spicy beef angel hair pasta!! It was my first time ordering it had a very prominent 5 spice powder taste that wasn’t to my liking at all.

What can I say? Excellent granola with nice tangy fruit and fresh oranges. Flat white was too weak, 2nd cappuccino I ordered fine. 1st 2 waiters were fine and hospitable . The last one whom I asked for the bill needs retraining on the job on hospitality. Did not want to come to table with bill; and reluctantly did so and said “if I have to” when I asked if she would come to the table after a couple of minutes. I was told to move to box to pay. And she was immune to critical feedback to learn. So food great, coffee fair/good. The service needs to be allround. Pity.

Despite the busy Saturday morning crowd, the café had a welcoming and energetic atmosphere. It was filled mostly with young people catching up over brunch, yet the background music was lively without being overpowering, making it easy to enjoy a proper conversation. What impressed me most was the hospitality. We had only intended to grab our drinks to go, but the friendly and polite waitress invited us to take a seat and even offered complimentary water while we waited. It’s a small gesture, but one that made us feel genuinely welcome. The drinks were excellent. The Kaya Toast Latte was a standout, capturing the familiar flavours of kaya toast with fragrant pandan and creamy coconut milk, while still delivering a satisfying coffee kick. The Citrus Cloud Cold Brew was equally memorable—bright with yuzu, calamansi and lemon, refreshingly citrusy without overwhelming the coffee, and perfectly balanced from the first sip to the last. Whether you’re serious about your coffee or simply looking for a comfortable place to catch up with friends, Common Man Coffee Roasters continues to deliver. Great coffee, warm service and a vibrant atmosphere make it a café that is well worth returning to.

Beautifully silky coffee, even more amazing food. Came here for breakfast one morning - the service was amazing, and despite the number of people, everything came very quickly and was delicious. It's a gorgeous place to sit and hang out as well. Wonderful ambiance/vibe. There is a lot of indoor and outdoor seating available. Thanks for a wonderful time!

Wildly popular expat and digital nomad destination around river valley. Also popular for Singaporean ATAS families. Coffee and juice were alright. Place seems very commercial and put together. One step up from the versions they supply to corporate clients. Personally felt that the filter coffee wasn't as good as I'd hoped. For starters, they supplied it in that instagrammable flask and cup pictured below. As far as I can tell, there's no way to pour the coffee out without spilling a good proportion of it, around 10-15% out onto the table. Granted I'm not an expert in tableware. Perhaps it were merely an off batch of beans. Chance befalls us all, sure. The juice came in a woefully tiny container. Sure, I get it, prices are high, Iran etc. but come on, it was barely larger than a yakult bottle. Not even vitagen!! Going the commercial route is fine. And maybe quality suffered because it was crowded. Chye sent huat is a good example of keeping it up. Anyway, perhaps I'm too harsh. The decor was nice, and the no touching sculpture at the door amused me.

Been years since we last visited and it’s was bustling yesterday. Wanted to give the team there a shout out. Service and food all fantastic. Hard to find in sg alr

I’ve been coming to Common Man Coffee Roasters since 2017 (whenever I’m in Singapore), which feels like a lifetime in café years. What I appreciate most is that the coffee is still consistently solid, the food is as good as I remember, and the place still has that easygoing charm that makes you want to hang around a bit longer than planned. So many places change, chase trends. Common Man has just quietly kept its quality over the years. Always a good meal, always a good coffee and somehow it still feels like coming back to a familiar spot. ☕

Common Man never disappoints — this place nails both the coffee and the comfort food. The moment you walk in, the aroma of freshly roasted beans hits you, and you instantly know your cup’s going to be special. Their cappuccino is spot-on: velvety microfoam, bold espresso base, and just the right balance of richness and lightness. You can tell the baristas here take real pride in their craft. And the smash burger? Honestly one of the best in town. The patties are beautifully caramelised on the outside, still juicy inside, and layered with melty cheese, pickles, and that addictive house sauce. Every bite has that crispy–juicy contrast that makes a great smash burger so satisfying. It’s hearty, messy in the best way, and pairs ridiculously well with a cappuccino or cold brew. Service is friendly and the vibe — especially on a weekend morning — is that perfect blend of buzzy and relaxed. Whether you’re here for a serious caffeine fix or a slow brunch with friends, Common Man on Martin Road delivers every time. ☕️🔥 Go-to order: Cappuccino + Smash Burger — thank me later.