The announcement that bubble tea, confectionaries and dessert shops will no longer be allowed to open from April 22 caused a frenzy amongst Singaporeans.
Bubble tea shops islandwide saw long queues form late into the night on April 21 and delivery apps were overwhelmed with a surge in orders as Singaporeans did everything they could to get their last cup of bubble tea, at least until June 1.
The good news, though, for those of us who consider bubble tea to be an essential good in our lives, is that you are still able to get bubble tea as stalls who operate at hawker centres, coffee shops and food courts will still be open.
Restaurants and shops that sell other food items, in addition to bubble tea are also open for business, and here are some places that where you’ll still be able to satisfy your bubble cravings during circuit breaker.
Dessert stall in Toa Payoh with bubble tea offerings.
How to order: Call or text +65 8118 4347 to order. Delivery only within Toa Payoh with a minimum order of $30, no extra delivery charges.
You can also order directly from the stall at #01-26 Toa Payoh Lor 8 Market & Hawker Centre, Singapore 310210.
Hong Kong style desserts and assorted drinks, including bubble tea.
How to order: Whatsapp +65 8111 0583 at least one to two hours in advance with islandwide delivery available and charges based on location. Follow the ordering format listed here.
Muslim-owned business selling ayam penyet and bubble tea
How to order: Whatsapp +65 9753 5109 by 10pm the day before. Daily islandwide delivery available from April 24 at $10, with a delivery charge of $10. Self-collect option from Tampines MRT available too.
Taiwanese snack shop is selling bubble tea, but only via delivery. It will not be selling bubble tea over the counter at its physical outlets.
How to order: Grab your cup via GrabFood or Foodpanda.
Known for it’s Taiwanese fried chicken cutlets, it sells other small bites and drinks, including bubble tea.
How to order: Whatsapp +65 8896 5136 at least one day in advance to secure a delivery slot. Minimum order of $30 is required, with free islandwide delivery.
Also available for self pick-up at their SingPost Centre outlet or via Deliveroo, DoorDash, Foodpanda and GrabFood.
Traditional Peranakan dishes and set meals, as well as bubble tea, both the usual kind and durian flavoured.
How to order: Order from website. Pick up and delivery options available. Islandwide delivery charged at $10 per order, with minimum order of $50.
The cafe specialises in Taiwanese snacks popular with Singaporeans – such as chicken chop, braised pork rice and oyster mee sua – and the sugary drink that has taken the world by storm.
How to order: Call 9732-4016. Minimum order of $50, or $30 for Geylang area. Free for orders of at least $80 islandwide and $30 for Geylang area. Otherwise, it is $5 to $10.
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Story was updated on April 24; this article was first published in AsiaOne and The Straits Times.