Modern-Nanyang Coffee Cart

★★★★★

Came across Genista Ln by chance while browsing Google Maps and decided to give it a try after seeing that they served elevated kaya toast on sourdough alongside traditional Nanyang coffee. I’m so glad we did! Manfred and Shankar were incredibly warm, genuine and welcoming from the moment we reached their store. We ordered the Breakfast Set, which came with a drink, a toast and two soft-boiled eggs. For our drinks, we had a Spanish Latte and a hot Teh-O. For the toasts, we chose the Royal Kaya Butter and the Gula Melaka Peanut Butter. The sourdough was exactly how good sourdough should be, crispy and well-toasted on the outside, yet soft and fluffy on the inside. Both spreads were delicious in their own way. The Royal Kaya Butter was rich and comforting, while the Gula Melaka Peanut Butter struck a great balance of nuttiness and caramel-like sweetness. Paired with the perfectly cooked eggs mixed with shallots, it made for a simple yet incredibly satisfying breakfast. It’s always refreshing to find cafés that not only serve great food but also genuinely care about the customer experience. We’ll definitely be back, and I highly recommend giving Genista Ln a visit if you’re looking for a quality local breakfast with a modern twist.

★★★★★

This place is an absolute gem. We had the kaya-butter toast on shokupan, soft-boiled eggs with shallots, kopi C, and the Spanish Latte. They have been very thoughtful in their efforts to elevate these humble breakfast items. They make their own delicious kaya and the addition of fried shallots to the soft-boiled eggs adds flavor and texture. What I found most unique was there application of modern barista techniques to the robusta bean. Coming from the US, where we almost exclusively drink coffee derived from arabica, I found the flavors to be strong and bright. I absolutely loved it. But what stood out most about this place was the people. You could tell that they were all close friends and were passionate about what they were doing. We unintentionally spent half an hour chatting with them while we enjoyed our coffee and food. It was the highlight of our morning and the reason we often return to Singapore. Keep up the great work and we'll see you on our next trip!

★★★★

Grabbed breakfast here and it was a nice find. Got the kaya butter shokupan for takeaway—simple but so good. The spot’s tucked inside CT Hub, pretty strategic and easy to reach. They’ve got solid breakfast options and the coffee hits the spot too. If you’re dining in, they’ve got some portable tables and chairs outside—nothing fancy, but perfect for a quick chill breakfast vibe.

★★★★★

Delicious! We had the shokupan toast with Kaya butter and sourdough with garlic butter sets. They were both great. Fried shallots in the eggs was a tasty addition. Staff was super friendly and helpful. If you’re visiting and having trouble finding it I’d recommend not following Google Maps and just looking for the building it’s in. I put a screenshot of the path to follow from lavender st.

★★★★★

Choosing Genista Lane as our coffee cart vendor was truly one of the best decisions we made for our wedding 🥰 The coffee was of excellent quality, beautifully crafted and consistently good throughout the event. So many of our guests complimented it!!! But beyond the coffee, what really, really stood out was their kindness and genuine hospitality. They are such warm, generous people with the biggest hearts. You can truly tell that they put their 100% into everything they do 🥹🥹 They went above and beyond for us and made our day even more special. We can't be more thankful for their help. We are so glad we were able to have had them be part of our celebration hehe ❤️❤️ Highly recommended for your next event!!!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼