Dough Coffee reopens at Capitol Singapore with old classics in a new greenhouse-style space

Capitol Singapore has a new addition to its mix of F&B establishments — and it’s a name Chijmes regulars will recognise.

Dough Coffee packed up its Chijmes digs and settled into a quiet corner of Capitol Singapore in August, bringing its familiar menu along for the move. 

Regulars will recognise some of its old classics, from its rosti variations to a cult-favourite smash burger.

But keep an eye on the menu. Dough Coffee appears to be in its soft-launch period at this new location, and the team is working on new dishes ahead of its official launch. 

Relocating from Chijmes to Capitol Singapore

Hearty mains, brunch plates, and desserts take centre stage at Dough Coffee at Capitol Singapore. It still serves up some of the same dishes it did at its old one — albeit with a fresh look.

Its coffee beverages feature beans supplied by its sister brand and speciality roaster Glyph Supply Co.

Both brands are run by Glyph Collective, but if you’ve never been to Glyph Supply Co, which is located in the west, the concept’s spotlight is its coffee, and serves up sandwiches and ice cream on the side, while Dough Coffee’s focus is on its food.

Tucked into its own quiet corner of Capitol at City Hall, the newly relocated Dough Coffee offers a reprieve from the bustle of the City Hall area. 

Inside, the warm interior softens all that glass and sets a pleasant backdrop for a long, unhurried brunch — whether you’re catching up with friends or settling in with a book and a cold brew.

What to eat and drink

The team roasts its own coffee and steeps its own cold brew. This is no run-of-the-mill espresso bar, though — it makes kombucha at the roastery, too!

We didn’t manage to try the smash burger (S$14) on our visit, but this cult favourite back from Dough Coffee’s original Chijmes days is a worth a mention and order if you manage to head down. 

You won’t find it on the physical menu yet, so remember ask for it when you’re there.

The bread and butter pudding (S$16) is the dish to beat: Light, souffle-like bread under aromatic cinnamon-crumble granola, soaking up a tart, tangy berry compote that pools around it. A velvety scoop of vanilla ice cream tempers the compote’s sharpness, so every spoonful is balanced.

The chorizo and harissa jam (S$16) features garlic focaccia with jam, baby spinach, and a fried egg. 

The jam here leans sweet, with a flavour reminiscent of bak kwa, while the chorizo — a spiced pork sausage — plays a supporting role, mild rather than salty. 

Overall, the dish comes across as tad one-dimensional — it could have done with something to cut through the sweetness and tie it all together.

For something heartier, order the rosti with gravlax salmon (S$26). The grated potato comes out crisp at the edges and fluffy within, while chilli crunch adds crackle to the soft, runny scrambled eggs. Thick, generous cuts of cured salmon round out this dish as a hearty main option.

Pair your meal with the signature white coffee (S$9), a mellow, dessert-leaning cuppa with housemade cream cheese foam. The topping is subtle, though, and doesn’t taste too different from a regular cold foam.

Meanwhile, the fizzy and refreshing Ruby Oolong (S$10) uses the cafe’s housemade kombucha. Faint oolong notes and fruity flavours come together in an easy-drinking thirst-quencher that reminds us of sparkling iced lemon tea.

What’s brewing next at Dough Coffee

For now, Dough Coffee at Capitol serves the same menu it did at Chijmes, as the team makes the most of its soft-launch period to develop new dishes. 

In the pipeline is an ice cream and pastry station, with everything made at the roastery.

Come for the classics now, but keep an eye out on its socials and for its new offerings, when the cafe officially moves out of its soft-launch phase and pushes out new menu items.

Looking for more places to eat? Check out Singapore’s first Turkish-style loaded spuds in the East, or JR Pizzeria, where a home-based pizza chef has opened his first restaurant.