A creative concept by BreadTalk Group, Butter Bean is unveiling its FIRST outlet at Funan Mall on 28 August 2020, and a second at VivoCity in September 2020. Butter Bean seeks to redefine the traditional Nanyang coffee experience for the palate and lifestyle of the younger generation through its menu of contemporary Nanyang coffee-based beverages and inventive iterations of the quintessential daily ‘toast’. Re-interpreted well-loved Singaporean dishes, bakes and sandwiches are also freshly prepared on the premises daily – no pork or lard is used.

Located at Funan Mall, Butter Bean’s first outlet seats 45 and spots a welcoming yellow interior with a vibrant ‘Cherry to Cup’ wall mural illustrated by local creative studio 8EyedSpud. The space is characterised by marble counter displays, a butter block-inspired bar table and a faux tree which add a refreshing touch of green. The second outlet at Vivo City will boast a larger space for 84 and includes an alfresco patio that is perfect for a laidback breezy afternoon.

Butter Bean offers an online ‘Order & Pay’ system for contactless coffee runs – customers simply scan a QR code to order, pay and pick-up!

Here are the menu items you can expect to see at Butter Bean!

Created with a contemporary barista flair, the BBrûlée Kopi Latte ($3.20) and G.M. Kopi BBliss ($3.50) showcase Butter Bean’s marriage of new and old. BBrûlée Teh Latte ($3.20) and G.M. Teh BBliss ($3.50) is the alternative for tea lovers.

The smooth and creamy BBrûlée Kopi Latte comprises three distinct layers – fresh milk, Nanyang coffee and signature salted cream foam topped with a sprinkling of sugar which is torched briefly to render treacly notes.

The stunning G.M. Kopi BBliss presents an icy and gratifying blend of coffee, home-cooked gula melaka and fresh milk capped with fresh whipped cream and a generous drizzle of more gula melaka.

Lychee Orange Tea ($3.50) is a refreshing hand-shaken tea served with fresh orange slices and lychee, while BB Rose ($3.50) is a pretty cotton candy-coloured concoction inspired by the classic Bandung – rose water, rose jelly and Butter Bean’s signature salted cream foam makes for a lighter and more sophisticated beverage.

The menu also offers a unique mix of popular local and international beverages such as Kopi, Teh, Lime Aiyu, Dino Milo, Iced Latte, and Iced Americano – all are affordably priced at $3.50 and below.

Each of the eight options ($2 onwards per toast) presents a different topping on an inch-thick Butter Bean signature butter loaf.

The PB & J is an unparalleled savoury-sweet choice with a generous layer of peanut butter and strawberry jam and other delectable flavours range from Flossy Chick and Milky Milo to BB’s Kaya and Butter Sugar. Say Cheese! and Omu Cheese provide more savoury choices.

At an additional $3, customers can enjoy their choice of toast as a set that includes two eggs; Traditional half-boiled or Hanjuku-style with a molten centre, and a regular cup of hot Nanyang-brewed Kopi or Teh – a top-up charge of $0.50 and $0.70 applies for large hot drinks and specialty drinks respectively.

For a satisfying meal, have a go at Butter Bean’s selection of sandwiches. 

Each butter toast pocket is brimming with omelette, sliced cheese, butterhead lettuce, as well as a choice of protein – B.F.F; Battered Fried Fish ($4.60), C.F.C; Crispy Fried Chicken ($4.60) or Basic Ham and Cheese ($4.20). A final drizzle of house-made Curry, Black Pepper, Garlic Sesame or Thousand Island dressing completes the stuffed pocket. Butter Bean recommends Thousand Island for the lightly-battered white fish fillet and honey baked chicken ham, while Curry and Black Pepper are well-matched with the crispy-fried chicken chop.

Customers can choose to top-up $2.20 to enjoy the sandwiches as a set, served with a choice of iced Kopi or Teh Latte. A top-up charge of $0.70 applies to specialty drinks. 

Tapping on BreadTalk Group’s expertise in the bakery industry, the café also carries a line-up of Nanyang- inspired freshly-baked buns ($1.60 each; $4 for three buns). Some interesting flavours include Choco-nana; filled with chocolate cream cheese and fresh banana finished with a thin layer of crusty exterior, and Pandan Coco; fragrant pandan dough enveloping grated coconut infused with pandan juice and Gula Melaka.

Butter Bean’s curated mains showcase four novel renditions of local favourites.

A crowd pleaser, Curry On Sunshine ($6.80) offers the familiar taste of Singapore-style curry; juicy and crispy fried chicken thigh is paired with steamed rice cloaked in luscious scrambled eggs and served with a fragrant curry with potatoes.

Hey You Hae Mee ($6.80) is an ingenious take on the classic prawn noodles. Made with a combination of chicken broth, prawn heads and hae bee (dried shrimps), the robust broth is served with yellow noodles and bee hoon. Braised chicken is used in place of pork and the dish is crowned with crispy fried Dahfa dried fish bits for added crunch.

Other hearty options include the spicy and aromatic Laksa Love ($6.80) amped up with Hanjuku-style eggs, crisp sheets of Dahfa dried fish snack for a touch of childhood nostalgia and a laksa pesto in place of laksa leaves, as well as a Taiwan-inspired Braise Me Up ($6.80) – tender deboned chicken thigh braised in a spiced soy sauce broth with rice, king oyster mushrooms, tau pok or tofu puffs, and a sunny side up.

Customers can choose to top-up $2.20 to enjoy the mains as a set, served with a choice of iced Kopi or Teh Latte. A top-up charge of $0.70 applies specialty drinks.

Customers can enjoy 50% OFF the following menu items at different times of the day:

Customers will receive a FREE* Butter Bean Tote Bag and Sticker sheet when they like and follow Butter Bean’s Instagram and Facebook platforms. To redeem, customers have to present a single physical or digital receipt indicating a $15 minimum spend.

Address: 109 North Bridge Rd, #01-01 Funan Mall, S179105