Mr Tan Peck Hoe is currently the third-generation owner of Lam Yho. His grandfather started the business in 1959, and nothing much has changed since. Its vintage charm is so authentic and unpretentious, and the shop even keeps its original door from 56 years ago!

Mr Tan says there are challenges faced such as rising costs and changing tastes and preferences of customers. To keep up, he’s diversified the business by importing gourmet coffee beans from all over the world, while still placing emphasis on their 10 signature classic blends that are said to be super flavourful and aromatic.

Maybe it’s time we put that cup of Starbucks down and acquaint ourselves with some old-style Singaporean coffee.

According to www.thesmartlocal.com