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Foremula Cafe

Updated 2026-08-12 · 2,774 reviewed · 476 listed · Scored from 441 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(441) 76 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified moderate
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Foremula Cafe
Price
moderate
Services
Aesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes, Halal / Muslim-Friendly Cafes, Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes
Reviews
441

What recent reviews say

Strong coffee draws regulars and first-timers alike; the peranakan-modern interior feels genuinely cosy for weekend work or meals. But pricing divides opinion-generous portions on some dishes clash with steep bills (salted egg pasta 25RM before tax, matcha 15RM), and reviewers hit unreliable food quality (rancid oil, dull spice on special dishes, one food poisoning report). Staff warmth shines when issues arise; rudeness when challenged undermines it.

Recent shift: One food poisoning report from six months ago (pesto pasta); no follow-up or resolution evident in reviews, raising food safety concern; no pattern of improvement or deterioration otherwise visible

Praised for
  • good coffee quality
  • cosy aesthetic and interior
  • generous portions
  • friendly staff and owner
  • consistent food quality
Watch-outs
  • overpriced for portion size
  • inconsistent food quality
  • poor complaint handling and staff attitude
  • confusing ordering system
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Best for: Coffee lovers and weekend brunch visitors seeking aesthetic, Instagram-worthy seating
Think twice if: Parking is basement-only; food quality can falter; complaints sometimes trigger dismissive staff responses

Strengths

  • distinctive specialty coffee
  • cosy modern peranakan aesthetic
  • willing to remake dishes on complaint

Worth knowing

  • Owner willing to remake dishes if quality issues arise
  • QR ordering system reported confusing and inefficient
  • One documented food poisoning incident from pesto pasta (January, unresolved in review)
  • Parking in basement car park only

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
Specialty coffee praised as distinctive and delicious; bittersweet notes and cendol coffee stand out
Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes
Meals generous on some dishes (spaghetti reviewers couldn't finish) but unreliable in execution and overpriced relative to portions
Aesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes
Modern peranakan-clashed interior actively noted as cosy and appealing for weekend visits
Study / Laptop-Friendly Cafes
Described as quiet weekend spot, though no explicit mention of wifi or power outlets in reviews

How it compares

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.38 average across the 125 brunch & all-day dining cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 70% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 60
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 50
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
251
4
136
3
35
2
8
1
11

Common questions

What are the parking options?
Basement car park only; ground-floor parking not available.
Does the cafe remake dishes if there's a problem?
Yes; one reviewer noted the owner remade a burger when arugula was not fresh.
What are the opening hours?
Open 7 days a week; exact hours listed on their website foremula.com.
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Last updated 2026-08-12