Slow Boat

Nice quiet spot at level 2. Good vibes and coffee. The slow pace music and vinyl collection provides a nice overall ambience!

I had a chill experience at The Vinyl Cafe this afternoon and couldn't recommend it enough. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was a perfect blend of cosy and cool. They have a 1-hour vinyl listening package, which included a non-alcoholic drink for $30, feel free to take your pick at the wide variety of vinyl records they have. The staff were really friendly and helpful. I'm pretty new to vinyl players, and they were so patient and helpful, guiding me through the process of selecting a record and showing me exactly how to use the machine, which helped made the experience completely stress-free and enjoyable. I also brought a couple of my own records, and they were more than happy to let me play it (do check with them as well as they'll need to check), which I really appreciated. The sound quality was excellent, and just being able to relax and enjoy the music in such a great setting was exactly what I needed. I'm already looking forward to my next visit. This place is a must-visit for any music lover, whether you're a seasoned vinyl collector or a curious beginner like me. Pro tip: remember to make a reservation online to guarantee yourself a spot! :)

Disappointing experience at Slow Boat. This café specializes in vinyl collection listening + cafe, of which I think overall ambience is great but not sure of the vinyl range. This café also promotes its –86°C coffee as a unique coffee concept, with drinks priced between $10–$14 and meant to be consumed quickly. However, there is no seating for customers who are only there for the coffee. Even standing briefly to take a few sips was considered “occupying space,” and we were told off and asked to leave shortly after collecting our drinks. Paying a premium but receiving a poor experience. If you are comfortable with an expensive takeaway coffee and nowhere to enjoy it, this might be acceptable. Otherwise, it is not worth going! Please don't bother, and this is my honest review.

I was in fact contemplating if to pay $30 for an hour of vinyl listening and a drink. The ambience made up for it. I felt that 30 is still costly but if were to stick to this price, the duration could be extended to 1.5 or 2 hours with one time refillable drink. Overall, i have always enjoyed me time in such atmosphere, felt so liberated!

Cute spot on the second floor. It was our first time listening to vinyls and we didn’t know what to expect. The Slow Boat team was kind and did a quick tutorial - super easy. There’s a ton of records to choose from and the hour breezed past quickly. Already planning on coming back in the late afternoon to enjoy listening with some wine. The cafe was also surprisingly great! We went early on a Saturday to try their -86 degrees coffee. Definitely enjoyed our Bailey’s - gotta chug it quick though as it warms fast. Their coffee and matcha/chai lattes are delicious.