The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf NEX brings Los Angeles coffee culture to #02-K10, serving Serangoon Central with premium coffee and tea beverages in a welcoming cafe atmosphere perfect for work, study, and social gatherings. This internationally renowned coffeehouse chain delivers handcrafted beverages using quality ingredients, from robust cold brew offerings to signature ice-blended drinks that have made CBTL a favorite destination for discerning coffee enthusiasts and families exploring NEX's dining options.
The comprehensive menu showcases signature creations like Cold Brew Salted Caramel Latte combining robust coffee with sweet and salty flavors, The Original Mocha Ice Blended® featuring rich chocolate and coffee in a velvety smooth blend, and specialty teas including Watermelon Mint Lychee and Swedish Berries Cold Brew Tea. Classic favorites like Hazelnut Ice Blended® and Salted Caramel Ice Blended® complement spiced chai tea lattes and vanilla-infused cold brew, creating diverse options for different taste preferences and seasonal cravings.
Operating Sunday-Thursday 8am-10:30pm and Friday-Saturday 8am-11pm, CBTL NEX provides flexible hours for morning commuters, afternoon shoppers, and evening socializers with convenient foodpanda and Deliveroo delivery within 32 minutes. The cafe's strategic location within NEX makes it an ideal meeting point and study space, offering free Wi-Fi and comfortable seating for customers seeking premium coffee experiences in Singapore's northeastern retail and entertainment hub.
First time having their chendol at Nex. Unfortunately, it doesn’t taste like chendol. It tasted like latte with whipped cream. Very disappointing! The saving grace was their staff are very polite when i asked for a bit more syrup.
Will never ordered their chendol again.
yckoh Siaw
Subject: Feedback Regarding Mouldy Muffin and Poor Service Experience
This morning at around 9:10am, my friend and I ordered 2 breakfast sets at your The Serangoon Nex outlet. However, we were extremely disappointed to find that the pandan muffin served was mouldy. Unfortunately, my friend had already eaten part of it before noticing.
I was lucky to have taken a photo of the muffin for evidence, but what disappointed us further was the lack of apology from your staff. Even after we highlighted the issue, there was no proper acknowledgement or apology, especially to my friend who had already consumed the mouldy item.
Additionally, your staff took my original receipt instead of just taking a photo of it. I regret handing it over, as I now do not have proof of my purchase for follow-up purposes.
This experience was very upsetting and not what we expected from your establishment. I hope you will look into this matter seriously and ensure food safety and better service standards in the future.
Please let me know if you require the photo of the muffin for your internal review.
Thank you.
ZlingYou Ziling
Worst ever caramel ice blended. No coffee taste at all! Waste my $. Colour is so pale. Takeaway so i cant retirn e drinks to rectify the taste.some more order 2 cups!
ehs wol
Disappointing Experience.
Tried the 1-for-1 breakfast deal, but unfortunately, it didn't live up to expectations.
- Coffee/Hazelnut drink: dilute, cold, and lacking flavor
- Breakfast: arrived cold, suggesting poor timing or reheating issues
While the 1-for-1 offer seemed attractive, the quality didn't match the value.
CHING
This is a common place that we always come but today's service from this malay guy staff (wearing specs) was poor. Understand that Nex coffee bean is always crowded and everyone is given 60mins to finish their drinks. I may not be right but I believe this 60min may apply to when its crowded and long queue waiting for seats. It was 1056PM, and there was no queue when we were being targeted to give up the seat. There are other people that came earlier than us but were not targeted. We are not yet occupying the seat for 60mins (according to the time of purchase show in receipt). But the malay staff just has to raise his voice infront of us and ask us to give up the seat since we sat for more than 60mins. He then raised his voice to everyone and ask whoever that stayed more than 60mins to give up the seats too. This has never happen for the past many times when I came. And It's a little ridiculous how he tried to embarrassed us infront of everyone. Not sure if he is trying to make us buy more to stay longer. Fact: no queue at all.
Another note was the cold brew tea. There is a note stating that all cold brew tea comes in original or sparkling. But no price difference was stated. Thus, I asked for sparkling after paywave. He rudely answered that sparkling different price and walk away. Afterwards when he was done with my drink, upon asking about the price difference, he then checked and told me sparkling price (about $2ish more). He could have just inform me the price difference and charge me the remaining if I decided to go with sparkling. Felt so rudely treated.
Fun fact: Reading back to old reviews, guess this is not the first time he was rude during his service.
Nigel
Hi CBTL NEX Manager/Staff,
I understand how busy the café can get, even during late hours. I’d like to suggest monitoring or managing seat allocations more closely. For example, one person occupied two
tables for schoolwork, while a group of four used an area meant for six people. It also took about 20 minutes before assistance was provided in this situation. Addressing this could help ensure smoother seating arrangements for everyone, especially during crowded times.
Thank you for your attention and understanding
Positive Reviews
Frederick Tan
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (NEX): A Bright Start with "Food for Thought"
My recent breakfast meeting at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf at NEX was a pleasant experience, especially with their appealing "Food for Thought" breakfast set. It's clear this is a spot that understands how to kickstart your day, whether you're dining solo or having a morning meeting.
The "Food for Thought" breakfast set itself is a fantastic offering. For just $7.90 for one set, or an even better value at $11.90 for two, it's a wonderfully hearty and balanced meal.
The star of the show was the Sliced Brioche & Coddled Eggs. The brioche was wonderfully soft and slightly sweet, making a delightful base for the perfectly coddled eggs. The runny yolks were pure comfort, a delicious complement to the bread.
Alongside this, the set included Overnight Oats, which were creamy and refreshing, adding a healthy and wholesome element to the meal. The refreshing Side Salad provided a much-needed burst of freshness, rounding out the set beautifully. Each component felt thoughtfully put together, ensuring a satisfying and well-rounded breakfast.
To complete the set, I enjoyed a hot Americano. While it was robust and perfectly adequate for my morning caffeine fix, and the option of hot or iced, small or regular, allows for nice customisation, as a preference for the thicker volume of Robusta coffee, I wouldn't say this long black was the absolute best I've ever enjoyed.
Beyond the food, the ambience at Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf at NEX is great for a breakfast meeting. It's bright, comfortable, and has a relaxed buzz that allows for conversation without being too loud. The comfortable seating and clean environment made it an ideal spot to plan out the day or catch up with someone.
Overall, if you're looking for a delicious, hearty, and value-for-money breakfast in a pleasant setting, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf at NEX's "Food for Thought" set is highly recommended. It's a genuinely enjoyable way to start your day.
Sylvia Ang
The coffee bean & Tea leaf 23 serangoon central #02-410 Nex Rating 4.6
Sylvia Ang known as Ang Lay Kheng has a breakfast promotion. I had scrambled egg & turkey bacon
Spanish latte ice. The scrambled eggs are perfect
Salt to your taste. It goes with the toast. The salad is refreshing.
Recently walked Coffee Bean Nex. Took a short cut to escalator. When I free will dine in
5/5 stars! I Sylvia Ang, also known as Lay Kheng Ang, recently visited Coffee & Tea Leaf at 23 Serangoon Central, #02-K10 NEX, Singapore 556083, and had a great experience! I took advantage of their promotion, which included 2 sets of Tuna & Egg Mayo sandwiches and 2 drinks (Hazel & Americano, one hot and one iced) for just $10. What a value for money! And to top it off, it came with seasonal fruit, which was a lovely touch! I'll definitely be back to try more. Highly recommend visiting, especially on weekdays from 12 midnight to 12 noon. Great spot!"
Liwei Chiang
Surprise to find this outlet is 24hour which really makes convenient if you are looking for a place for early breakfast (actually, not that early…) we really like the pomegranate avocado toast. Interesting combination which we haven’t tasted anywhere else. Unfortunately, the omelette was a bit tasteless. Prob very healthy though… the one that really stood out was the “little hash brown”. Hot and crispy. No comment about the coffee. A convenient place to go if you suddenly crave western style breakfast in the early am.
Sylvia Ang
The coffee bean & Tea leaf Nex. Rating
4.6
Sylvia Ang known as Ang Lay Kheng had mini croissant & Scramble egg
& hazel Americano. The croissant go well with scramble egg. The hot coffee is refreshing
Waffles & Egg Platter, Baked Bean & Seasonal Salad with vanilla Americano. This are the promotion from Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, 23 Serangoon Central, #02-K20 Nex 556083. The 2 iced vanilla Americano every sip taste good.I, Sylvia Ang, known as Lay Kheng Ang say the waffle comes with honey. Egg got to eat with baked bean to balance the favour. Every bite of the baked bean taste good. I enjoyed my Coffee Bean breakfast. 5.5 rating. Will recommend friend to come. The team are busy with customers. They display their best
Ed Chung
This is one of the most frequent CBTL outlets for us as it is near our place. However, most of the time, the cafe is always full house and always needed to wait for quite a while before we can get a table (limited number of tables due to the space constraints).
Having said that, the foods and drinks are consistently nice and yummy. We always ordered the iced mocha, tuna sandwich and rainbow cake and they are so good!
Service wise, staff are overall efficient and polite and there's a male staff (I think from China) and he's friendly and always gives diners recommendations or inform diners about the latest promotions. Currently (at the time of our visit), there is a 50% discount on hot latte. Good deal!
We always enjoy our dinning here!
MITHILESH MISHRA
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf: A Sweet Surprise
I recently ordered the Chicago Cheesecake and Chocolate Cake from Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf for a special occasion.
The delivery was prompt and efficient, and to my delight, both cakes arrived intact, perfectly packaged, and ready to be enjoyed.
The Chicago Cheesecake was a dream come true for any cheesecake lover. The crust was buttery and flaky, while the filling was incredibly smooth and creamy. There was a subtle tanginess that balanced the sweetness perfectly, making every bite a delightful experience.
The chocolate cake was equally impressive. The chocolate flavor was rich and intense, complemented by a moist and tender cake texture.
The cakes were not only delicious but also arrived in excellent condition, making them a perfect choice for any special occasion.
JAO JAO
Coffee Bean @ NEX is a fantastic spot for anyone looking for a convenient and affordable breakfast, especially on weekdays. Their 24-hour service makes it an excellent choice for early birds or night owls. I was particularly impressed with their weekday breakfast combo, which is not only delicious but also very budget-friendly.The seating area is clean and comfortable, providing a pleasant atmosphere to enjoy your meal or coffee. The overall vibe of the place is welcoming and relaxing, making it a great spot to start your day or unwind after a long one.
Kenny Win
Had a pleasant afternoon tea with my colleagues. Female Staff was friendly and helpful to get us a seat despite all seats were occupied. Kudos to the team!
Arya Faaz
Great service from HAKIM 👍🏼
It was a full house & it appeared that they were understaffed. After ordering about half an hour before Ramadan breaking fast time , Hakim gave me a beeper , told me to take a seat but he said that he would deliver my order to me. I thought I heard wrongly so I remained seated & waited. I saw that within a short time , he not only manned the order counter alone , but in between clearing the many take away orders , he also zoomed in & out to clear the deposited trays - all done within 15 minutes ! Wow , I was impressed. I was on my phone when suddenly , I found my full tray of order in front of me - served personally by Hakim , at the perfect timing of 3 minutes to breaking fast time !!!
Double Wow 👏👏
THANK YOU HAKIM 💙
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Breakfast Set
BRIOCHE & CODDLED EGGS WITH OVERNIGHT OATS & SEASONAL SIDE SALAD
$7.90 FOR 1 SET
BRIOCHE & CODDLED EGGS WITH OVERNIGHT OATS & SEASONAL SIDE SALAD
$11.90 FOR 2 SETS
Beverage
AMERICANO (SML)
Hot/Iced
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Organic Matcha Latte Collection
ICED ORGANIC MATCHA STRAWBERRY LATTE
with Strawberry Whipped Cream
HOT ORGANIC MATCHA STRAWBERRY LATTE
ICED ORGANIC MATCHA PISTACHIO LATTE
HOT ORGANIC MATCHA PISTACHIO LATTE
ICED MATCHA LATTE
HOT MATCHA LATTE
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1-FOR-1 DRINK & 1-FOR-1 SLICED CAKE
New Member Perks for CoffeeBean SG Rewards App. 1-for-1 Drink Voucher and 1-for-1 Sliced Cake Voucher will be issued for all new sign-ups. Vouchers are only valid for redemption at participating outlets. 1-for-1 Drink Voucher is applicable to any regular priced drink and prevailing promotional drink. 1-for-1 Sliced Cake Voucher is applicable to any regular priced sliced cake. All products are valid while stocks last.
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Breakfast Set
MINI CROISSANTS & SCRAMBLED EGGS WITH SPECULOOS OVERNIGHT OATS & SEASONAL SIDE SALAD
$7.90 FOR 1 SET
MINI CROISSANTS & SCRAMBLED EGGS WITH SPECULOOS OVERNIGHT OATS & SEASONAL SIDE SALAD
$11.90 FOR 2 SETS
Beverage
HAZELNUT AMERICANO (SML)
Hot/Iced
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Platter
WAFFLE & EGGS PLATTER
$10.90 for 2 sets / $8 for 1 set
With Baked Beans & Seasonal Salad
Beverage
VANILLA AMERICANO (SML)
Hot/Iced
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Breakfast Sets
FRENCH VILLAGE TOAST WITH SCRAMBLED EGGS & HASH BROWNS
$11.90 FOR 2 SETS
Includes Blueberry Jam, Scrambled Eggs & 4 pieces of Hash browns
FRENCH VILLAGE TOAST WITH SCRAMBLED EGGS & HASH BROWNS
$7.90 FOR 1 SET
Includes Blueberry Jam, Scrambled Eggs & 4 pieces of Hash browns
Beverages
CAFÉ LATTE
Hot 12oz/Iced 10oz
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Breakfast Set
SPANISH LATTE WITH TURKEY HAM OMELETTE & CHEESE SOURDOUGH MUFFIN
$10.90 FOR 2 SETS
SPANISH LATTE WITH TURKEY HAM OMELETTE & CHEESE SOURDOUGH MUFFIN
$8.90 FOR 1 SET
Beverage
SPANISH LATTE
(Hot 8oz / Iced 10oz)
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Sandwich Set
TUNA EGG MAYO MULTIGRAIN SANDWICH WITH SEASONAL FRUIT SALAD
$8 FOR 1 SET
TUNA EGG MAYO MULTIGRAIN SANDWICH WITH SEASONAL FRUIT SALAD
$10 FOR 2 SETS
Beverage
SMALL HAZELNUT AMERICANO (HOT/ICED)
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Breakfast Set
SCRAMBLED EGGS & TURKEY BACON WITH TOAST & SEASONAL SIDE SALAD
$11.90 (2 for)
SCRAMBLED EGGS & TURKEY BACON WITH TOAST & SEASONAL SIDE SALAD
$7.90 (1 for)
Beverage
SPANISH LATTE (SML)
Hot / Iced
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Beverage
COLD BREW VANILLA BEAN
CHOC COOKIE CRUMBLE ICE BLENDED DRINK
ICED MATCHA LATTE
WATERMELON MINT LYCHEE COLD BREW TEA
PURE DARK CH ICE BLENDED
Dessert
CHICAGO CHEESECAKE
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Set Meal
CHICKEN HAM & CHEESE PIDE SANDWICH WITH SEASONAL FRUIT SALAD
$8 FOR 1 SET
CHICKEN HAM & CHEESE PIDE SANDWICH WITH SEASONAL FRUIT SALAD
$10 FOR 2 SETS
Beverage
MOCHA AMERICANO (SML)
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Breakfast
PANCAKES
$8.90
Buttermilk Pancakes Served With Butter And Maple Syrup
BREK 'O' DAY
$9.90
Scrambled Eggs, Sausages, Panini Bread
EGGS BEN
$9.90
Turkey Ham, Poached Eggs, Cheddar Cheese, Vienna Bread