Cafe Fit-Out · Espresso Bar Build
Cafe Renovation in Singapore
Cafe renovation from S$50,000 — espresso bar counter, water line and drainage, pastry display, brewing station, seating zones, brand-aligned lighting and signage. We help compact cafes and full-menu cafes plan a fit-out path that respects barista workflow, foot traffic and SFA requirements.
Espresso bar buildCustom counterSFA aligned5-10 weeksBrand-aligned design
What cafe renovation covers
- Espresso bar counter — custom build to fit your machine, grinder, knock-box, milk pitchers, water filter and POS.
- Water + drainage — dedicated water line for espresso machine, ice machine and dishwasher with proper trap.
- Pastry / cake display — refrigerated display with proper electrical loading and venting.
- Seating zones — work-and-coffee, social, takeaway queue, separated by lighting and finishes.
- Lighting + signage — accent, task and ambient layered; shopfront and menu board with proper electrical points.
- Permits — SFA Food Establishment Licence layout, NEA where exhaust required, landlord and mall fit-out submissions.
Common cafe scenarios
Compact specialty coffee bar
30-50 sqm, espresso-focused with 8-15 seats. S$50K-S$80K.
Standard cafe with brunch
60-100 sqm with prep kitchen, 25-40 seats. S$90K-S$150K.
Premium specialty cafe
Designer interior, custom millwork, premium equipment. S$150K-S$220K.
Cafe takeover refresh
Refurbish counter, redo lighting and seating, rebrand. S$25K-S$60K.
Mall lot kiosk cafe
Compact kiosk format with limited seating. S$30K-S$70K.
Cafe with retail / books
Hybrid concept with display shelving, S$80K-S$140K.
Cafe renovation budget guide
What to send first
- Lease floor plan and photos.
- Coffee equipment list (machine model, grinder, brewers).
- Menu type — coffee only, brunch, full F&B.
- Concept reference / mood board.
- Target opening date.
Critical-path items
- Bar counter design freeze.
- Electrical loading for espresso (often 30A dedicated).
- Water filter and drainage routing.
- SFA layout review.
- Lighting design for shopfront and counter.
Cafe renovation FAQ
How much does cafe renovation cost in Singapore?
Compact cafe (40-60 sqm): S$50,000-S$90,000. Standard cafe with full menu (60-100 sqm): S$90,000-S$150,000. Premium specialty cafe: S$150,000-S$220,000+. Final cost depends on espresso equipment level, kitchen scope (if any), and finishing.
Do I need SFA licence for a cafe?
Yes if you serve any food beyond pre-packaged items. Coffee-only operations may use a simpler licence class. We design the layout to comply with SFA requirements either way.
Cafe renovation timeline?
Compact build: 5-7 weeks. Standard cafe with kitchen: 7-10 weeks. Includes design freeze, fabrication of bar counter, lighting and seating delivery, electrical, plumbing and licence inspection.
Can you build the espresso bar counter custom?
Yes. Custom espresso bar counters in solid surface, stainless, timber or terrazzo with proper depth for grinder, machine, knock-box and water line. We build to your barista workflow.