Coffee shop

Diners unfazed if budget meal options shrink, many prefer regular coffee shop fare

Most diners said they do not specifically seek out budget meals as they prefer to buy a meal to their liking.

Stallholders say HDB’s move to make budget meals optional offers some relief amid rising costs

The move also acknowledges shortcomings in the previous scheme, which had drawn some criticism over uneven food quality and low take-up among customers.

HDB coffee shops renewing leases no longer required to offer budget meals from Jan 10

The decision was made after operators and stallholders expressed concerns about rising costs and the low number of customers who bought such meals.

There’s never been a better time to quit caffeine

A variety of drinks served at Matcha Thomas in Beacon, New York on Nov 22, 2025. A growing assortment of low- and no-caffeine options at cafes across the country are just as enticing as their stimulating counterparts.

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Trend v tradition: Matcha’s revival takes hold in Indonesia

The drink, with its iconic deep green color and frothy foam, has taken the internet by storm by popping up on social media such as Instagram reels or TikTok videos.

Finding Joy

Nearby kopitiam sealed the deal in our house-hunting. Then it closed

The coffee shop has become a source of delight, not just for food, but as a shared neighbourhood space where residents bond.

Fire breaks out at Kallang coffee shop; about 100 people evacuated, one taken to hospital

The Singapore Civil Defence Force said it was alerted to the fire at Block 11 Upper Boon Keng Road at 12.30am on Dec 4.

Forum: Smoking corners at coffee shops will decrease over time

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