China’s Luckin Coffee marks 100th store, 1.9m app members in Singapore
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Luckin Coffee Singapore’s 100th store opened at Bugis Junction on Sept 24.
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- Luckin Coffee celebrates its 100th store in Singapore and has grown to 103 outlets, with plans for up to six more in 2026.
- Popular drinks like Coconut Latte have sold over two million cups in Singapore since launching.
- The Bugis Junction outlet sees the introduction of pour-over coffee.
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SINGAPORE – Three years after making its overseas debut in Singapore with two stores – one at Marina Square and one at Ngee Ann City – Chinese coffee giant Luckin Coffee marks its 100th-store milestone in the city-state at Bugis Junction.
Officially launched on Sept 28, the Peranakan-inspired branch showcases all of the brand’s stores in Singapore via an “Interactive Brand Heritage Projector”.
So bullish is the chain’s expansion here that even as Luckin Coffee Singapore’s general manager Steve Teo speaks to The Straits Times on Sept 24, he adds that there are already 103 stores, the newest ones at International Plaza, Alexandra Retail Centre and inside a Cheers outlet at Nanyang Polytechnic.
Up to six outlets are planned for the rest of 2026, including at locations such as the Singapore University of Technology and Design, YewTee Point and Limbang Shopping Centre.
The brand has more than 36,000 outlets across China, over 150 stores in Malaysia and more than 20 outlets in New York.
Making its mark in Singapore
Since its debut in the Republic, Luckin Coffee has hit 1.9 million members on its mobile app.
Its top two signature drinks here – Coconut Latte ($8) and Little Butter Latte ($8.50) – have each surpassed two million cups sold since their launch. Prices start at $6 for an Americano.
Drinks at Luckin Coffee sporting the brand’s special 100th-store packaging (second and third from left), and pour-over coffee ($8.50) using either Colombia Gesha or Costa Rica Gesha beans (left and right).
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While the drink recipes here are similar to those in the menus overseas, Teo – a trained barista who has 28 years of experience in the coffee industry – says that sugar levels have been lowered to suit the local palate.
Since January, all drinks on its menu here have been rated Nutri-Grade C and healthier.
In his role, Teo has driven several collaborations, including with Pixar hit film Toy Story 5 (2026), drinks brand Milo and popular character Quby, and has also rolled out limited-time offerings such as the current Pandan Coconut Latte ($8) and Black Sesame Hojicha Latte ($8).
The Bugis Junction outlet sees the introduction of pour-over coffee ($8.50) using either Colombia Gesha or Costa Rica Gesha beans.
Expansion continues
From a team of about 50 people at the start, the company in Singapore now has more than 860 employees.
Expansion will continue, says Teo, who notes that there are more cafe-style outlets with seating here than kiosks.
He says: “In Singapore, coffee is very accessible. We have local kopi, Western chains – every brand has its own unique selling point.
“There’s still room for expansion as coffee consumption is increasing, even among the younger generation.”