1983 Coffee & Toast brings nostalgic Nanyang café culture to modern Singapore, with their location at 2 Simei Street 3 #01-09/10 within Changi General Hospital serving as a convenient dining option for hospital visitors, staff, and patients' families. This halal-certified establishment operates 24 hours daily, making it an invaluable resource for those who need quality food and beverages at any time of day or night. The restaurant appears in multiple halal directories and databases, ensuring Muslim diners can confidently enjoy their meals while attending to medical appointments or visiting loved ones in the hospital.
The menu at 1983 Coffee & Toast celebrates the culinary heritage of Singapore's coffee shop culture from the 1980s, featuring traditional Hainanese coffee, classic kaya butter toast sets, and local favorites like Nasi Lemak, Mee Rebus, and Hainan Chicken Rice. The restaurant also incorporates international elements with American cuisine options and highlights from Thai cuisine, creating a diverse menu that caters to various tastes and preferences. This blend of traditional local fare with contemporary offerings reflects Singapore's multicultural dining landscape while maintaining the authentic flavors that defined the golden era of local coffee shops.
Beyond their flagship hospital location, 1983 Coffee & Toast represents a broader movement to preserve and modernize Singapore's café traditions in accessible, contemporary settings. The brand's commitment to halal certification ensures inclusivity while their 24-hour operation addresses the unique needs of hospital environments where families and medical staff require reliable dining options around the clock. Although customer reviews are mixed with ratings around 3.4/5, many appreciate the affordable pricing and the nostalgic connection to Singapore's coffee shop heritage, particularly praising dishes like their nasi lemak set for delivering authentic flavors in a convenient, modern setting.
Today went here for breakfast, this my 1 st time and my last time too. The staff(old man) very rude
Today I went here for breakfast. This was my first and last time. The staff member (an older man) was very rude. I have never experienced such bad service at any restaurant before. If he cannot serve customers better, he should consider other options. It's very bad to treat people so poorly and spoil the early morning mood.
Jeffery Yeo
The quality of the food can be better. My laksa tastes sweet and my toast one side is burnt, the oth
The quality of the food could be better. My laksa tasted sweet, and my toast was burnt on one side while barely toasted on the other.
Brandon Lim
bought a toast set, during the 30mins wait, only drink and toast is ready, i ask them for the eggs a
Bought a toast set. During the 30-minute wait, only the drink and toast were ready. I asked about the eggs, and they said another 15 minutes! I ended up changing to other bread again as I couldn't wait 45 minutes for two eggs. It was as if there were a lot of people there... The next table said they waited 10 minutes for two drinks... I guess they were luckier than me.
Syed Syazwan Sidek
Many times myself and wife ordered for delivery, they did not pack the sauces which needs to complim
My wife and I have ordered delivery many times, and they often forget to pack the sauces that complement the chee cheong fun and soon kueh. This current delivery was the same. What's the point of selling these items when the basic sauces are not included for delivery?
Xie Wei
The service is very slow. I didn’t like the service by the Chinese lady. The coffee is $2.00 but not
The service is very slow. I didn't like the service from the Chinese lady. The coffee is $2.00 but not full.
Positive Reviews
Irfan Razali
Can only give review based on my personal experience here on 27 Oct. Great beef brisket and the musl
My review is based on my personal experience here on 27 Oct. The beef brisket was great, and the Muslim staff member with the headscarf was very accommodating. I accidentally selected 'takeaway' on the kiosk. Perhaps seeing me settle down with all my belongings on the table, she instinctively double-checked if I truly wanted takeaway or to dine in. Her situational awareness saved us all a lot of hassle.
Sonia
Decent breakfast. Order was prepared accordingly. Food portion quite generous.
Decent breakfast. The order was prepared accordingly. Food portions were quite generous.
Tan Neo
I had my lunch here just now. I ate Mee Siam with beef. The taste is ok. Not fantastic. Something ab
I had my lunch here just now. I ate Mee Siam with beef. The taste was okay, not fantastic. Something about the gravy made the taste just alright.
Sofia Tan
Not sure why there are so many poor ratings here. We tried their beef noodle($9.90 signature one), c
Not sure why there are so many poor ratings here. We tried their beef noodle ($9.90 signature one), coffee, and ice Thai milk tea, and we were impressed by the big portion of beef in the noodle. The Thai milk tea and coffee were good too. Food was prepared quite fast. The only thing lacking, in my opinion, is the service. Staff are busy preparing food, so they are not at the counter much. It's best if orders are placed via the order machines.