J.CO Donuts & Coffee at Bugis Plus represents Singapore's premier lifestyle café destination for exceptionally handcrafted donuts and premium artisan coffee. This popular Indonesian chain has established itself as a beloved gathering spot within Bugis Plus, offering soft, fluffy donuts with an endless variety of creative toppings and premium sourced, freshly roasted coffee selections. The café's inviting atmosphere makes it an ideal workspace-friendly environment for both casual meetings and productive solo sessions, while its position within Bugis Plus provides convenient access via Bugis MRT station and integration with the mall's extensive shopping and entertainment offerings.
J.CO's signature donut collection features over 45 innovative flavors, many named using clever eponyms and wordplay, with Alcapone remaining the most popular choice inspired by Al Capone. Local favorites include their Singapore-inspired kaya donut and kurma donut, alongside international classics like Oreology, tiramisu (.70), green tea, and cookies & cream varieties. The comprehensive menu extends beyond donuts to include J.CRONUT (croissant donuts), J.POPS (mini bite-size donuts), J.CLUB (donut sandwiches), J.COOL (frozen yogurt), and gourmet pastries, sandwiches, and salads. Their beverage program features the complete J.COFFEE line with hot, iced, and frappé options, including unique combinations like their coffee + avocado drink topped with cream and chocolate chips.
Operating within Bugis Plus's convenient mall hours, J.CO provides flexible dining options including dine-in service and delivery through foodpanda and GrabFood platforms for customers preferring to enjoy their handcrafted treats at home or office. The café's strategic location within the bustling Bugis district attracts a diverse clientele of students, professionals, tourists, and local residents seeking premium coffee and innovative donut creations in a comfortable, contemporary setting. J.CO's commitment to quality ingredients, creative flavor development, and exceptional customer service has established it as a must-visit destination for donut enthusiasts and coffee lovers exploring Singapore's vibrant café culture in the heart of the Bugis entertainment and shopping district.
Trash INSIDE Doughnuts from JCo, Baguio
[Note: The incident detailed in this review was initially reported as a complaint through JCo's website on 1 April 2024, then again on 8 April by email to JCo's head office in Singapore. To date, they have made no response – hence this review.]
On 1 April 2024, we bought four doughnuts from JCo in SM Baguio, Philippines. While eating one of these doughnuts, I nearly choked on a long piece of dirty string that had been carelessly left inside the doughnut during its preparation. The photo shows this piece of string that was found inside the doughnut.
Of course, this was an upsetting experience. Obviously, safety and hygiene during food preparation should be JCo's paramount concerns. Sadly, JCo's quality control standards have clearly lapsed, at least in Baguio. JCo failed to protect their customers from the risk of choking and infection due to trash carelessly mixed into their products.
Since submitting the details of this incident to JCo through their website on 1 April, and again by email to JCo's head office in Singapore on 8 April, the company has not even bothered to reply – so it seems that in addition to very poor food preparation standards, JCo really does not care at all about their customers' safety and welfare. Of course, doughnuts are never exactly the healthiest food option – but if bought from JCo, they can be positively dangerous!
Chua Goh
I have visited dozens of J.Co locations in Malaysia and Indonesia and have never been disappointed. This is the first time I've been to a J.Co in Singapore, and I won't be going back. I am a fan of the espresso mocha frappe, and its taste is usually consistent. But not here. First of all, it wasn't a frappe at all, but a half-liquid, half-foamy drink. I questioned if it was the correct drink, given its liquid consistency, and they insisted it was normal, which was clearly not true. Next, there was no whipped cream. I had to ask for it, and they added it. Finally, I asked for the large version, but received a cup filled only to three-quarters. And to top it off, there was no trace of "mocha" flavor. Terrible disappointment!
Otis Bakar
The coffee and atmosphere were alright, but the workers were really rude. They rushed us to order even though we hadn't decided what to get, despite there being no one else in line. You can only stay for one hour, so it's not good if you want to study or sit for longer periods.
Mei Yeo
Donuts were stale and cold 🫠
The pistachio one tasted weird.
Aloysius Chester
Most items were gone by 9 PM. The store closes at 10 PM, but there were still customers. Good that they didn't chase them out when we left at almost 10 PM.
Donuts were normal J.CO taste. For drinks, I had an avocado frappe. It didn't taste much avocado at all.
The Irish latte was okay. Nice and sweet.
Positive Reviews
Jian An Chan
So many choices of donuts to choose from! I ordered 2: Tiramisu, and I can't remember what the other one was.
Li Jian
Pretty good!!
But we want to eat J.COOL, frozen yogurt which is available in Indonesia!!
Lee Fong Gabriel
Their doughnuts are freshly baked and super delicious. However, we ordered hot coffees but they served them cold.
Jerry
Doughnuts here are always delicious. I've always had them to go, so I don't know how the atmosphere or coffee is here. I really like the choices.
Sing G.
Here's the edited review:
Great, friendly service – they attended to us immediately, and the coffee was surprisingly good. There was a promotion for 2 donuts + 2 drinks for $12, which seemed very worth it! There weren't many seats available, so we sat at the bar.
We got the items à la carte and really enjoyed the Pour Over. The donut filling could have been a little more, but every flavor looked tempting. We could also get 2 donuts for $2.40 with any beverage purchase.
I ordered a Choco Mint (less sweet); however, it's a premix. The only male staff member helped by adding a little more milk to reduce the sweetness. 👍 I hope JCO can introduce something savory like truffle fries, as all the sweetness can become 'jelak'.
See Poh
When it comes to comforting donuts, I somehow prefer J.CO. When I come to the Bugis area, this will normally be my place of refuge to have a quick bite of their delicious donuts and enjoy a decent fruity long black while checking out some emails.
Tay
Attention coffee and donut lovers! The donuts were a perfect blend of soft, fluffy, and indulgent, with a wide variety of flavors to choose from. The coffee was equally impressive—bold, aromatic, and a perfect complement to the sweetness of the donuts.
The cozy atmosphere made the experience even better. Whether you’re stopping by in the morning to get going, for a mid-day pick-me-up, or for an evening sweet treat, this is the perfect spot. I’ll definitely come back to try more things.
Boon Huat
Got a half dozen donuts and a Hazelnut Hot Chocolate. The Hazelnut Hot Chocolate is superb! The donuts were nice, but a bit stale and cold. Nevertheless, these are the tastiest donuts in the market right now.
H.J. Haron
Tucked away on the exterior of the mall. Nice place on a weekday afternoon to get a quick snack and get away from the heat outside. Not too many selections to choose from, but enough for a quick tea break snack. Might get busy on a weekend as there aren't many seats.
Marcus Yap
Perfect place for donuts and coffee lovers located at Bugis+. Must try their donuts. They match perfectly with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate. Cool place to hang out on weekends.
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Espresso
CAPPUCCINO
$6.20
CAFé LATTE
$6.30
AMERICANO
$4.60
Manual Brew
COSTA RICA CHOPIN
$6.70
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Taste Notes: Cantaloupe, Melon, Rose
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