1950’s Coffee at Maxwell Food Centre
Location: 1 Kadayanallur St, Singapore 069184
Floor 2 · Maxwell Food Centre
Nostalgic traditional kopi stall at Maxwell Food Centre
Nostalgic traditional kopi stall at Maxwell Food Centre
1950s Coffee is a traditional kopi stall at Maxwell Food Centre, evoking the old-school coffee shop culture of mid-20th-century Singapore. The stall serves classic Nanyang-style coffee prepared using the traditional sock filter method, resulting in a rich, robust brew with characteristic caramelised notes. Patrons can order kopi-o, kopi-c, kopi-siew-dai, and other traditional variations, paired with classic breakfast items like kaya toast and soft-boiled eggs. The stall's name and retro aesthetic harken back to a simpler era of Singapore coffee shop culture, appealing to those who appreciate heritage brews. Located within the bustling Maxwell Food Centre, 1950s Coffee offers a nostalgic counterpoint to modern cafe culture, serving straightforward, satisfying cups that have been a staple of Singapore mornings for generations.Operating Hours
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Michael Chan
The first coffee stall that I came across with Michelin recognition! Ordered kopi-o for $1.30 a cup. The coffee is fine just like Nanyang Coffee
LocalGuide
Best damn kopi in a while. And I drink a lot... Expected hype not substance with the Michelin label. But no. Quality of kopi roast was solid. Nice deep aroma, strong robusta body. Added butter for next level richness. Even Kopi Peng was …
Jonathan Siah
From the heart of Maxwell Food Centre, The 1950’s Coffee (五十年代) serves a cup of nostalgia that has earned its place in the Michelin Guide. While many come for the traditional Kopi, the Kopi Gu You (Butter Coffee) is a velvety, high-energy …
Pri Cool
With Michelin Label, I think the coffee not as I expected that good. But still one of the most fresh bold coffee I have ever tasted. The toast is ok. quite good. but overall I don't find any "special". Many Indonesian coffee better. 🙂 …
Travel like there’s no tomorro
It’s worth the hype, the coffee is made old style and has that perfect coffee taste mixed with a bit of sweetness, if you order a Kopi. It came out hot, and perfect t taste. Loved it. There was a line up when we went.
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1950’s Coffee
The 1950's Coffee
A coffee stall with a prominent sign that reads "The 1950's Coffee" in English and Chinese characters. The stall displays various food and drink items with prices, including coffee, toast, and eggs. There are also posters and stickers on the stall, including a Michelin Guide sticker and payment method logos. The stall is closed with metal shutters on either side.
The 1950's Coffee
A coffee stall with a prominent sign that reads "The 1950's Coffee" and Chinese characters. Below the sign is a menu board displaying various drinks and food items with prices. A staff member is visible behind the counter. The stall appears to be part of an outdoor food court or hawker center.
Maxwell Food Centre
A wide shot of the entrance to Maxwell Food Centre on a sunny day. The food centre has a corrugated metal roof and an orange and white archway at the entrance. Several food stalls are visible behind the archway, with people eating and queuing. Bicycles are parked in front of the food centre. A pigeon flies overhead.
The 1950's Coffee
A street-level view of a coffee shop stall with a prominent sign that reads "The 1950's Coffee" in English and Chinese characters. The stall has a counter where two people are standing, and behind them are shelves stocked with drinks and kitchen equipment. In front of the stall, there are tables and stools. Two posters advertising coffee are displayed on the wall of the stall.
Maxwell Food Centre Entrance
The entrance to Maxwell Food Centre is framed by two orange pillars and a white archway. A green sign with the words "Maxwell FOOD CENTRE" is visible above the arch. Two palm trees stand behind the sign. The entrance leads into a bustling food court with stalls and seating visible. A "No Littering" sign is posted on the left pillar.
The 1950's Coffee
A coffee stall with a prominent sign displaying "The 1950's Coffee" in English and Chinese characters. Below the sign is a menu board with images and prices of various food and drink items. The stall has a counter with a display case, shelves stocked with drinks and supplies, and a refrigerator. A staff member is visible working behind the counter. Promotional posters featuring coffee are displayed in front of the counter.
Coffee Cups
Two white ceramic cups with saucers are on a blue table. The cup in the foreground is filled with dark coffee, and the cup in the background is empty. Both cups have a brown logo with Chinese characters. A green and white paper with text and an image of a person's face is partially visible under the cups.
Chocolate Drink
A close-up shot of a chocolate drink in a clear plastic cup with a blue straw. The cup has a pink lid with a cartoon character and some text that is partially visible. The drink is on a green table, with an orange plastic bag to the right. In the background, there is a blurred view of trees and a walkway.
Coffee and Toast
A cup of coffee with milk and a stack of toasted bread slices are served on a tray. The cup has Chinese characters on it.
The 1950's Coffee Stall
A food stall with a prominent sign reading "The 1950's Coffee" and "MICHELIN 2025". Below the main sign, a menu displays various food and drink items with prices. Visible items include Kopi ($1.40), Eggs ($1.50), and Traditional Toast ($1.50). A sign indicates "No Card Payment".
Coffee cup in front of a shop
A hand holds a white cup and saucer with a dark beverage. The cup has a red and white logo with Chinese characters. In the background, a shop front is visible with a sign above it. There are red chairs and tables in the foreground.
Coffee Cup and Drink
A close-up shot of a white coffee cup with a brown logo on a light blue saucer. Behind it, a plastic cup with a brown beverage and a straw is visible. The background is blurred, showing lights and a silhouette of a person.
Coffee with Butter
A close-up overhead view of a white cup filled with coffee, topped with a slice of butter and a layer of foam. The cup sits on a light blue saucer, with a silver spoon resting on the saucer. The background is a solid green surface.
Coffee with Foam
A close-up shot of a cup of coffee with a thick layer of foam on top. The cup is white with a brown logo featuring Chinese characters. It sits on a light blue saucer, and a spoon rests on the saucer. The background is a green surface.
Coffee Stall
A coffee stall with a woman behind the counter. There are drinks displayed above the counter and a menu board. Several customers are visible in front of the stall.
Coffee and Toast
A white cup of coffee with foam sits on a light blue saucer on a green table. To the left, a stack of four pieces of toasted bread on a pink plate.
Cafe Counter
A view of a cafe counter with stacks of paper cups, cloth filters hanging, a lantern, and coffee-making equipment. A menu board is visible at the top, and promotional stickers are on the glass counter.
Beverage with Cartoon Lid
A hand holds a clear plastic cup filled with a dark brown beverage, likely coffee or tea. A yellow straw extends from the top. The cup's lid features a cartoon illustration of a white bear-like character holding a pink gift box and a heart. The background shows a tiled surface.
Kopi, Toast, and Soft-Boiled Eggs
A tray with a cup of Kopi (coffee), two slices of buttered toast, and two soft-boiled eggs. Eggshells are in a small dish in the background.
Iced Coffee at a Food Stall
A hand holds a plastic cup filled with iced coffee, with a pink straw. In the background, a food stall is visible with people ordering and staff serving. A sign with Chinese characters hangs above the stall.
Two cups of coffee on a tray
Two white cups of coffee with frothy tops sit on saucers on a dark tray. The tray has instructions printed on it: "Keep the table clean for next diner", "Clear your disposable crockery, tissues and wipes", and "Return your trays and crockery". There are also decorative placemats on the table with images of food and text in Chinese. The text on the tray also reads "Every diner deserves a clean tab".
Coffee Stall Counter
A view of a coffee stall counter with various drinks and food items displayed. In the foreground, there are metal coffee pots and a donation box. The background shows a person working behind the counter, a sink, shelves with ingredients, and a refrigerator. A menu board with drink prices is visible at the top.
Two drinks held up in front of food stalls
Two plastic cups of drinks are held up in the foreground. The cup on the left contains a brownish-orange liquid, and the cup on the right contains a yellow liquid with a slice of lemon. In the background, there are several food stalls with signs and awnings. The ceiling above is a metal structure with a fan.
Toast with Butter and Kaya
A close-up shot of two halves of a toasted sandwich filled with butter and kaya, served on a white paper plate. The sandwich is placed on a green table. In the background, a blurred view of a food stall or cafe interior is visible, with counters and some patrons.
Bowl of soup
A close-up shot of a bowl of soup with a lid next to it. The soup is a reddish-brown color and has small bubbles on the surface. The bowl is white with a slight orange rim. The background is dark and speckled.
Coffee Cup and Hawker Stall
A close-up of a coffee cup and saucer sits on a light green table in the foreground. The cup has Chinese characters on it. A placemat with the words "CLEAN AND STAY" and cartoon illustrations is partially visible under the cup. In the background, a busy hawker stall with various food displays and customers is visible. The stall has bright lighting and signage advertising food items.
Coffee and Toast
A cup of coffee and a plate of toast are served on a tray. The coffee is in a white mug with a logo. The toast is cut into squares and stacked on a blue plate. A slice of bread is also visible on the left side of the image. The tray has a patterned surface with text that reads "every diner deserves a clean table".
Two Boiled Eggs
A close-up shot shows two bright orange, glossy boiled eggs resting in a light blue bowl. A silver spoon is positioned to the left of the eggs. The bowl is placed on a dark tray with a textured pattern.
Coffee Cup with Chinese Text
A close-up shot of a white coffee cup filled with dark coffee, resting on a light blue saucer. The cup has a rectangular logo with Chinese characters printed on it. In the background, a yellow paper with pink and black text and graphics is visible, slightly out of focus. The surface the cup and saucer are on appears to be a green, textured table.
Drinks and Sandwiches
Two plastic cups with drinks and red lids are held by hands. One drink is dark brown, and the other is a lighter brown. A white paper bag contains several cut sandwiches. The drinks have Chinese characters and cartoon images on the lids.
Coffee with Orange Slice
A close-up shot of a cup of coffee with a slice of orange floating on top. The coffee has a thick layer of foam and is served in a white paper cup. The cup is placed on a perforated metal surface, possibly a counter or a tray. A green cloth with a pink edge is visible in the lower right corner.
Iced Coffee and Tea
A close-up shot of two drinks on a green table. In the foreground, a small white cup with a blue saucer holds a light brown beverage, likely tea, with a frothy top. The cup has a logo with Chinese characters. Behind it, a tall plastic cup with a clear lid and a pink straw contains an iced coffee drink. The lid has a red crab design.
Two Cups of Coffee
Two small white cups of dark coffee sit on saucers on a tray. The cups have a brown logo with Chinese characters. In the background, red and yellow plastic bags are visible, along with a red tray holding remnants of food. A paper placemat with instructions for returning trays and disposing of wipes is also visible.
Kaya Toast and Coffee
A close-up shot of kaya toast with butter and jam, served on a blue plate. In the background, another plate holds more toast, and a cup of coffee with a logo is visible.
Food preparation
A person in a black t-shirt is preparing food in a cup. There are various kitchen utensils and containers around, including a coffee filter bag, a metal pitcher, and a can. In the background, shelves hold more containers and what appear to be eggs.
Coffee Shop Stall
A hand holds a plastic cup with a drink and a straw in the foreground. In the background, a coffee shop stall with a sign that reads "The 1950's Coffee" is visible. People are seen ordering and preparing food behind the counter. There are tables and chairs in the seating area.
Coffee Shop Stall
A view of a coffee shop stall with a prominent sign that reads "The 1950's Coffee" in English and Chinese. The stall displays various food and drink items, including coffee, toast, and desserts. Two large posters advertising coffee are placed in front of the counter. The stall is part of a larger covered market or food court, with other stalls visible to the left and right.
Toast with soft-boiled eggs and coffee
A close-up shot of a breakfast spread featuring toast with soft-boiled eggs and a cup of coffee. The toast is stacked and topped with runny egg yolks and whites, drizzled with a savory sauce. A blue bowl contains more soft-boiled eggs, also mixed with sauce and a spoon. A white cup and saucer with a spoon hold dark coffee. The background shows more eggs and a placemat with text.
Breakfast Tray
A tray holds a breakfast of two hard-boiled eggs, a piece of toast, and a cup of coffee. Condiment bottles are also on the tray. The background shows red stools and a counter.
Cup of Coffee
A close-up shot of a white cup filled with dark coffee, topped with a layer of foam and small bubbles. A silver spoon rests on the light blue saucer. The background is a blurred green surface.
Coffee and Toast
A cup of coffee with foam and a plate of toasted bread slices with filling are placed on a green table. The cup has a logo with Chinese characters.
Coffee Cup with Logo
A close-up shot of a white coffee cup and saucer, with a small spoon resting on the saucer. The cup has a red logo with Chinese characters. In the blurred background, two people are visible behind a counter, suggesting a cafe or eatery setting. A decorative lamp hangs from the ceiling.
Kopi and Toast
A cup of kopi (coffee) with foam and a plate of buttered toast. The cup has a logo with Chinese characters.
Coffee Preparation Station
A close-up view of a coffee preparation area, likely in a cafe or hawker stall. Various metal pitchers, cups, and containers are visible on stainless steel shelves and countertops. A coffee grinder is positioned on a shelf, and several cups of coffee are ready for serving. Cans of condensed milk and other ingredients are also present. The overall impression is of a functional and busy beverage preparation space.
Breakfast Set
A close-up view of a traditional breakfast set, featuring soft-boiled eggs with soy sauce and pepper, buttered toast, and a cup of coffee. The coffee cup has a logo with Chinese characters.
The 1950's Coffee Menu
A sign displays the name "The 1950's Coffee" with Chinese characters and Michelin awards for 2016 and 2024. Below, a menu shows various drinks and food items with prices.
Food Stalls with Seating
A view of several food stalls in an outdoor setting, with tables and stools in the foreground. One stall has a sign that reads "The 1950's Coffee" and displays various drinks and food items. Another stall features images of different dishes. People are seen queuing and ordering food.
Braised Pork Rice with Coffee
A plate of white rice topped with braised pork belly and green beans, served with a cup of coffee and a plastic bag containing a drink with ice. The coffee cup has a logo with Chinese characters.
Food Stall Counter
A woman wearing a mask is working behind a counter in what appears to be a food stall. There are stacks of trays, condiments, cups, and an ice machine visible. Shelves in the background are stocked with various items including bottles, cans, and eggs.
Drink Preparation Guide
A guide on how to make a 'Siu Dai' drink, with instructions in Chinese and English. It details the ingredients and quantities for different drink sizes (Small, Regular, Cold) and types (Kopi/Teh Siu Dai, 'C' Siu Dai, '0' Siu Dai, Milo/Ovaltine/Horlicks). Also includes a 'SG CLEAN' certification sticker and Nutri-Grade ratings for various drink options.
Kitchen preparation
Two individuals are working in a busy kitchen. One person is operating a blender, while the other stands nearby. Shelves are stocked with various items, including cans of Milo, containers, and kitchen utensils. A large stainless steel hood is visible above the cooking area. In the foreground, there are stacks of blue plates, cups, and a pitcher of orange liquid.
Food and Drink Menu
A close-up of a food stall menu board displaying various toasts, coffees, and other beverages. The menu features images of traditional toast, eggs, and coffee cups. Prices are listed in Singapore dollars.
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