Every year, the journey for F&B establishments is no knife-through-butter experience, but 2025 seemed especially challenging as hundreds of eateries closed their doors every month. The reasons are nothing new—sky-high rental costs, gruelling working hours, the list goes on. As we bid farewell to some famous F&B brands that closed in 2025 and 2026, it’s a timely reminder to appreciate the dedication and sacrifices that go into every plate.
Lady M closed all five outlets after 12 years of serving the well-loved mille crepe in Singapore. The closure was followed by the end of the brand’s licensing agreement on 11 December 2025.
For dessert lovers, this truly marks the end of an era. It’s a little sad that we can no longer have their Signature Lady M Mille Crepe, a handmade cake featuring 20 layers of crepes with a light, airy cream. But don’t lose heart—there’s good news. Lady M’s Singapore website has teased us with a sneak peek of a new concept in the works!
Read all about Lady M’s closure.
The sudden disappearance of Gong Cha remains a mystery, as the popular bubble tea chain abruptly closed all outlets in October 2025.
As a pioneer in the bubble tea scene, Gong Cha made a name for itself with its fresh tea and creamy milk foam. It’s no surprise, then, that many fans were left disappointed with the sudden closure. We’re hoping that 2026 will be the year for Gong Cha, though, as we hear that something is in the works.
Check out our Gong Cha closure feature.
While the former two brands are not homegrown, Twelve Cupcakes rose to prominence as a local cupcake brand upon its launch in 2011.
After 14 years in business, the brand officially closed all its stores on 29 October 2025, following the placement of its assets under provisional liquidation. The sudden closure left 80 workers jobless overnight, without receiving a month’s pay. Read more about the harsh realities of being an F&B worker in Singapore, where we dive deeper into the story of Twelve Cupcakes.
Hollin is another bubble tea chain that quietly shut down all its stores in Singapore—except one. The news broke in mid-January 2026, leaving many fans in dismay as only the Punggol Plaza outlet remains.
With the closure of stores at prime locations such as Suntec City, Plaza Singapura, and One Holland Village, it’s uncertain whether the last remaining outlet will survive. We hope it stays, so devoted fans can continue savouring the brand’s unique pearl flavours.
Famous American chain Eggslut pulled the plug on its Singapore operations after almost four years of business. The brand closed its last outlet at Scotts Square on 28 February 2025 without an official announcement.
When Eggslut arrived on our shores in 2021, it sparked months of winding queues, with fans eagerly lining up for its signature scrambled egg-loaded sandwiches. The brand continued to make waves by collaborating with Jumbo Seafood in 2023 to launch the much-anticipated Chilli Crab Sandwich.
Check out our Eggslut Singapore closure news.
It’s a sad time for Ka-Soh fans, as the Michelin-approved fish soup restaurant marked its last day of operations on 28 September 2025 after 86 years.
Ka-Soh began as a humble pushcart stall in the 1930s and gradually rose to fame for its renowned Cantonese-style fish soup. Its signature dish was, of course, the Slice Fish Noodles, featuring thick bee hoon and fresh fish slices submerged in a rich broth.
Check out our Ka-Soh closure feature.
Instagram-famous Fluff Bakery, which served fans for 12 years—from its humble beginnings as a home-based business, to its first shop at Jalan Pisang, and later settling along North Bridge Road—closed its doors in September 2025.
The brand rose to fame for its Muslim-friendly cupcakes, alongside other sweet and savoury treats such as the chocolate hazelnut doughnut, miso butter mushroom galette, and smoked salmon and spinach quiche.
Read our Fluff Bakery closure feature.
Fluff Stack is another homegrown brand that specialised in souffle pancakes for six years before calling it quits in May 2025. There was a formal announcement made on its Instagram account, which read: “It’s with a heavy heart we announce the closure of all our Fluff Stack outlets. The challenging F&B climate in Singapore has made it unsustainable for us to continue.”
The cafe chain was known for souffle pancakes, available in extensive flavours such as oolong boba, mango coconut, and strawberry cheese.
After 18 years in operation, Prive joined the growing list of established F&B brands forced to close. Although the news was unexpected, the reasons were all too familiar: rising operational costs and persistent industry challenges.
The restaurant was a go-to spot for family-friendly Western fare and al fresco dining. Some of the most iconic outlets include Jewel Changi, Wheelock Place, and 313 Somerset.
Check out our Prive Group closure news.
The last on our list is Lim’s Fried Oyster, one of the oldest and most beloved orh luak stalls in Singapore, which closed after over 60 years of operation. It isn’t a famous brand per se, but we wanted to include it for nostalgia’s sake.
Every plate was made with love, down to the house-made chilli—labouriously prepared with garlic, sambal belacan, and hae bee hiam for a piquant touch. To find out more about the decades of dedication, read our in-depth Lim’s Fried Oyster feature.
2025 and 2026 saw some of our favourite F&B brands bow out. And while they are no longer around, the stories live on in many of our hearts.Â
In other news, read our guide to the oldest bakeries in Singapore that have stood the test of time. Alternatively, find out why our ice cream uncles are disappearing.