Singapore food places we’ve had to say goodbye to in recent months

Singapore’s F&B scene has seen another string of closures in recent months, from century-old restaurants to cafes and dessert spots we’ve been visiting for years.

While some have already served their final customers, others are preparing to close in the coming weeks. Here are some of the familiar names we’ve recently had to, or will soon have to, say goodbye to.

Tom’s Palette

After 21 years, home-grown gelato shop Tom’s Palette will close in mid- to late October. With outlets in Bugis and Kovan, it’s known for its huge range of inventive flavours, including Kueh Bangkit, Pi Pa Gao and Singapore Breakfast, a combination of kaya gelato and white chocolate toast.

Carnivore Brazilian Churrascaria

Brazilian barbecue buffet restaurant Carnivore Brazilian Churrascaria will close at the end of September after 20 years. First opened at VivoCity in 2005 and now located at The Riverwalk in Robertson Quay, the restaurant has long been known for its churrasco-style meats carved tableside.

Hoshino Coffee

Hoshino Coffee will permanently close two of its Singapore outlets by the end of August. United Square will serve its last customers on Aug 23, followed by Chinatown Point on Aug 31, while another outlet is set to undergo renovations. The closures will leave the Japanese coffee chain with three operating outlets for the time being.

Pantler

Cult-favourite Japanese-French patisserie Pantler is set to close on Aug 30, unless it finds a successor to take over the business. Founded in Telok Ayer in 2014 before moving to River Valley in 2021, the bakery is known for its elegant cakes, pastries and desserts.

Fika Swedish Cafe And Bistro

Popular Arab Street eatery Fika Swedish Cafe And Bistro closed on Aug 14, shortly after celebrating its 17th anniversary. Opened in 2009, the cafe had become a familiar fixture in Kampong Glam for its Swedish comfort food and sweet treats.

Wing Seong Fatty’s

After an impressive century in business, Cantonese restaurant Wing Seong Fatty’s closed on June 28. Dating back to 1926, the family-run restaurant said it was closing as there was no successor to take over, with its younger generation pursuing their own careers.

Encore by Rhubarb

Casual French restaurant Encore by Rhubarb in Duxton Hill closed after 12 years, with chef Paul Longworth announcing the decision on May 26. The restaurant was known for its approachable French fare and neighbourhood bistro setting.

Working Title

Working Title officially closed on April 30, with the cafe pointing to the unforgiving nature of the F&B industry. The closure came just a month after it simplified its menu as businesses continued to grapple with the challenges of breaking even.

Tarte by Cheryl Koh

Popular local tart specialist Tarte by Cheryl Koh closed its Shaw Centre and Raffles City outlets on April 26, ending an 11-year run. Founded in 2015, the patisserie built a following for its fruit tarts, seasonal specials and other confectioneries.

From places that have been around for a decade to those that have fed Singaporeans for generations, there are plenty of familiar names on this list. If your favourite is still open for a few more weeks, there’s still time for one last visit.