At 14 Arumugam Road, 20grams occupies a small room in LTC Building C, near MacPherson MRT. Black surfaces, marble and mirrors give the interior a darker finish than many of Singapore’s coffee bars. Seating is limited, so plan around a drink and a browse through the beans.
The roastery specialises in Nordic-style light roasts. Espresso, filter coffee and retail beans are the main reasons to visit; this is a particularly useful stop for drinkers who prefer fruit and acidity to darker roasted flavours.
Coffee
The light roast style leaves more of each coffee’s origin and processing character apparent in the cup. Ask about the current beans before choosing espresso or filter: the flavour will vary with the lot, rather than following one fixed tasting profile.
You can order coffee at the bar and buy beans for home. Choose a bag for your usual brewing method, and ask how long the roast needs to rest before opening it.
Filter
The brewing guidance covers water, resting time and dose. Those details are useful when taking home a light roast, where the recipe can need adjustment from the one you use for a darker espresso blend.
Allow time to compare the available origins and ask about brewing. The small room makes this more suited to an individual coffee stop than a large group visit.
Food
Snacks vary, so check the counter when you arrive. Plan a separate stop if you need a full breakfast or lunch.
Service & Room
The industrial location and limited seating shape the visit. Bring cash or PayNow, and check the current opening hours before travelling to MacPherson.
A cup at the bar followed by a bag to take home is a straightforward way to try the roastery. Avoid planning a long group catch-up around the limited seats.
Why Filter Notes shortlisted 20grams
Choose 20grams for Nordic-style roasting, filter coffee and beans to brew at home. Its small MacPherson room is a worthwhile detour for light-roast drinkers, with limited seating and little food to build a longer visit around.