Singular Coffee Roasters began in Barrio Italia in 2014, when founder Camilo Vásquez moved from working as a barista into roasting. The original café and roastery is on Girardi, east of Santiago’s historic centre. A brick-lined passage leads to seating and a quieter rear terrace.
Singular roasts its own beans and serves changing coffees from Latin America and East Africa. Ask about the available V60 and other filter options, or order espresso or a milk drink. Cakes, pastries and light savoury food are also available.
Coffee
The selection includes washed, natural and experimentally processed coffees. Tell the barista which flavours you enjoy if you would like help choosing.
Beans are available to take home. Ask staff which coffee suits your brewing method.
Filter
V60 is a regular filter option, and Singular also runs workshops and cuppings in its Barrio Italia tasting room.
Allow time for a manual brew, especially when the bar is busy. Staff can help you compare the current coffees.
Food
The café serves cakes, cookies, pastries, sandwiches and some vegan options. The selection can change during the day; it is better suited to a light bite than a substantial brunch.
Service & Room
The long, narrow café has brick walls, coffee equipment and shelves, with tables and a terrace towards the back. The rear seats are quieter than the counter, which can get crowded at busy times.
Staff can help narrow the broad coffee selection. Barrio Italia opens daily until 8pm. Singular also has Santiago locations in Lastarria, Suecia, Vitacura and Los Leones.
Why Filter Notes shortlisted Singular Coffee Roasters
Singular’s original Barrio Italia café offers house-roasted coffee, filter brews and beans to take home. Staff can help you choose a coffee; there are pastries and sandwiches too.