So we are back to making resto reviews from around the city. This post is dedicated to give you an overview of a very simple Singapore coffee themed cafe at Circumferential Road cor Ruby Street.
Adding to the line of coffee shops and cafe in the Davao’s food street in Marfori is Kopi Factory who claims to serve authentic Singaporean coffee (kopi) and tea (teh). I finally had the chance to visit while killing some hours with friends earlier.
I ordered their signature kopi with signaturr milk mixture, iced and milo toast.
PALATE
- Strong full-bodied kopi
- Good alternative flavor to kaya toast
- Egg siding — not very excited but wasnt bad
Backgrounder: Singaporean coffee known as kopi is known to be a coffee with a kick and is usually served with sweet milk. Described as “toe-curling”, kopi is a full-bodied type which is not for the faint hearted.
That being said, Kopi Factory lives up to its promise of Singapore’s signature drink. While waiting for my order (which took a while), I was able to observe their preparation that followed the more traditional method of drip and steeping the coffee grounds. By experience, these method gives a fuller body to the drink which will require TIME.
Traditonal toast in Singapore would be served with kaya and sugar (and eggs on the side) but Kopi Factory offers an alternate of Milo (yes, the choco drink) with the same sidings. As mentioned, the soft boiled egg are served almost raw to my friends so I requested slight cooked coz I prefer egg whites not to be runny.
Overall, coffee was good, toast was also okay.
PRICE
- Kopi and Teh would range from Php110 to Php120 and comes in one size.
- Iced teh (in strawberry and lemon flavor) is at Php160.
- Blended kopi, fruit and cream are at Php160 to Php170.
Food
- Toasts (regardless of variety) served with 2 soft-boiled eggs Php110
- Healthy meals range from Php190 to Pho250.
Value for money? I would say not bad considering cheap range of prices of beverage and food. Generally clean area but quite poor service. It appears the shop is under-manned and staff aren’t ready to serve or prepare food. Long wait in the counter. Cashier serves as their barista and cook at the same time.
PLACE
Location is excellent for students and has strong reliable wifi. No wonder students especially some ruthless stingy aliens who would stay and not even order a drink or food. It also has a open area, not much clutter in the wall (only to uncleaned tables left by customers for a long time).
The cafe do not man their area well and they appear to be under-staffed. The location used to be a school with sooooo much space but the ratio of staff to their space is not enough.
Not a big fan of their chairs but exterior appearance looks soooo inviting.
Kopi Factory
Circumferential Road cor Ruby Street
Open 24/7 (Monday- Sunday)
T: 0925 524 7336
FB: @thekopifactory
Cash basis only
Toilet available
Excellent wifi connection