Singapore\u2019s bustling culinary scene is often celebrated for its vibrant hawker centers and the best fine dining establishments, but tucked away in its charming neighborhoods are traditional old-school bakeries that offer a delightful glimpse into the city\u2019s rich heritage.<\/p>\n
These surviving old-school bakeries, some of which have been around for decades, continue to serve up time-honored treats such as buttercream cakes, pandan chiffon cakes, kuehs and egg tarts.<\/p>\n
Here are 12 traditional bakeries in Singapore you must visit for old-school bakes.<\/p>\n
<\/span><\/p>\n\n BALMORAL BAKERY<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n For those who live in Clementi,\u00a0Balmoral Bakery is an old-school bakery that would be no stranger to you. With roots dating back to the mid-1960s, Balmoral Bakery is well-loved for their baked pastries and fluffy cakes.<\/p>\n\n Balmoral Bakery is located at the edge of the rows of shops at Sunset Way Residence. However, what makes this humble bakery stand out is its brick walls and tiled flooring. The pastries at Balmoral Bakery are priced affordably and most are below S$2 each. Our picks were the Chicken Pie (S$1.80), Char Siew Soh (S$1.60) and the Beef Pie (S$2.50).<\/p>\n 105 Clementi Street 12, DONA MANIS CAKE SHOP<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Dona Manis Cake Shop is a small and humble 28-year-old bakery nestled within the basement of Katong Shopping Centre. Co-founded by friends back in 1992, Dona Manis Cake Shop has received much love for their banana pie over the years and there is no indication that this is going to change any time soon.<\/p>\n\n Dona Manis Cake Shop\u2019s Banana Pie will only set you back S$3.30 per slice and S$33 for a whole pie (10 slices). So are we fans of the Banana Pie? You bet we are. Their Banana Pie was filled with a generous helping of bananas, and the filling was moist even after the Banana Pie spent a day in the fridge. The moist filling was complemented by the crunch of the toasted almonds atop the pie. Whilst you can pick up the Banana Pie in stores, do consider ordering the Banana Pie in advance to avoid disappointment.<\/p>\n 865 Mountbatten Road, JI XIANG CONFECTIONERY<\/span><\/p>\n Ji Xiang Confectionery has been handcrafting traditional Ang Ku Kueh since 1988 and the family-run business is fortunately unthreatened by the rising number of cafes in its vicinity. These handmade Chinese pastries are usually filled with sweet mung bean or peanut but you can also find other flavours such as Coconut, Corn, Salted Bean and Yam over at Ji Xiang.<\/p>\n 1 Everton Park JIE BAKERY<\/span><\/p>\n Feeling nostalgic for old-school roti loaves that are freshly sliced right in front of your eyes? Then head down to Jie Traditional Bread Bakery, one of the older bakeries in Singapore that remains unfazed by Singapore\u2019s rapid development.<\/p>\n\n The rustic bakery still exudes quaint old-world charm and is a must-visit for those who wish to teleport back to the old days. If you\u2019ve ever wondered where those rainbow-coloured bread\u2014the ones commonly found at push kart ice cream stands\u2014come from, here\u2019s your answer.<\/p>\n 123 Upper Paya Lebar Road LEK LIM NONYA CAKE CONFECTIONERY<\/span><\/p>\n Lek Lim Nonya Cake Confectionery is a Halal-certified bakery that takes pride in serving a plethora of traditional Peranakan delights. It started in 1968 when they first started selling tasty homemade kuehs\u00a0and the rest is history.<\/p>\n Savour their signature Ang Ku Kueh (S$0.55 per piece), Kueh Lapis Nonya (S$0.65 per piece)\u00a0and Kueh Kao Swee (S$0.65).<\/p>\n #01-21, Block 84 LOVE CONFECTIONERY<\/span><\/p>\n Love Confectionery is located beside Alexander Village Food Centre and has been a perennial favourite amongst residents since their childhood days for its buttercream cakes and homemade spreads. Their pandan cake remains a hot seller and is one that definitely warrants a try.<\/p>\n Block 122 #01-60 LEUNG SANG HONG KONG PASTRIES<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Leung Sang Hong Kong Pastries is Heaven on Earth. Upon stepping in, you would be greeted by the aroma of fresh bakes and everything wonderful. This old-school looking confectionery may look next to nothing, but they have one of the best egg tarts in Singapore.<\/p>\n We first had the egg tarts from Leung Sang Hong Kong Pastries back in 2007, and we have been fans of it ever since. The confectionery used to be on Sago Street \u2013 inconspicuous and hard to locate. But the ones in the know make it there anyway. Today, they sit on Jalan Membina, opposite Tiong Bahru Bakery.<\/p>\n 18 Jln Membina, #01-06 NG KIM LEE CONFECTIONERY<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n For those who grew up in the West side of Singapore, Ng Kim Lee Confectionery would be a name familiar to you. A family-run bakery situated along Chun Tin Road, Ng Kim Lee Confectionery is known for selling Teochew-style pastries and traditional Western cakes at affordable prices.<\/p>\n Pastries always taste best freshly baked, and this is exactly what you\u2019d get at Ng Kim Lee Confectionery. One of their top-selling bakes is the mini butter muffins.<\/p>\n\n At just S$0.70 per piece, you\u2019d be able to sample many of their flavours without feeling the pinch. As we arrived rather late in the day, we only managed to pick up a couple of their Strawberry Muffins and Jam Muffins. These mini butter muffins had a balanced taste and was not overly buttery.<\/p>\n 4 Chun Tin Road SERANGOON GARDEN BAKERY & CONFECTIONERY<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Serangoon Garden Bakery & Confectionery is an institution which has been dishing out Singapore-style old-school breads\u2014or better recognised as buns\u2014for decades.<\/p>\n\n The Butter Bun is probably the most famous one,\u00a0while the Cheese Bun comes close in terms of popularity. The Hamburger is essentially chicken luncheon meat enveloped in soft bun, and the Kaya Peanut is our all-time favourite.<\/p>\n While everyone has their favourites (and there are only a handful of surviving traditional bakeries in Singapore), we grew up with Serangoon Garden Bakery & Confectionery at Serangoon Garden Market and it is our go-to place whenever we want to satisfy our craving for old-school buns.<\/p>\n 49A Serangoon Garden Way SEMBAWANG CONFECTIONERY<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Sembawang Confectionery is a humble old-school bakery tucked away at the ground floor of a HDB estate at Beach Road, not Sembawang. This bakery has been rolling out freshly baked bread and cakes since the 1960s. Best of all, their goods are free from preservatives.<\/p>\n\n Sembawang Confectionery carries a wide array of baked goods for your picking. From individually wrapped buns, loaves of bread, kueh, pastries and nostalgic Western cakes, there is something for everyone here.<\/p>\n 6 Beach Rd, #01-4869, SING HON LOONG BAKERY<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n In this day and age, you don\u2019t often come across bakeries that are open 24 hours every day. Sing Hon Loong Bakery is a traditional bakery at Whampoa which sells old-school buns throughout the day. Yes, that\u2019s right; all day, every day.<\/p>\n\n When you drop by, you need to pick up a few of Sing Hon Loong Bakery\u2019s traditional loaves which would pair perfectly with a cup of Kopi or Teh.<\/p>\n With more than 50 years of history, this is one of the best bakeries to visit for a trip down memory lane or if you\u2019re looking for a quick yet reliable fix for that random carb craving.<\/p>\n 4 Whampoa Drive
\n#01-06, Singapore 120105
\nTel:\u00a06779 2064<\/p>\n\n
\nKatong Shopping Centre, #B1-93,
\nSingapore, 437844
\nTel: 6440 7688<\/p>\n\n
\nSingapore 081001
\nTel: +65 6223 1631<\/p>\n\n
\nSingapore 534837
\nTel: +65 6289 7461<\/p>\n\n
\nBedok North Street 4
\nSingapore 460084
\nTel: +65 6449 0815<\/p>\n\n
\nBukit Merah Lane 1
\nSingapore 150122
\nTel: +65 6278 2385<\/p>\n\n
\nSingapore 164018
\nTel: +65 6271 6056<\/p>\n\n
\nSingapore 599591<\/p>\n\n
\n#01-45 Garden Market
\nSingapore 555945<\/p>\n\n
\nSingapore 190006
\nTel: +65 6295 3965<\/p>\n\n
\nSingapore 327715
\nTel: 6256 0878<\/p>\n\n