Hawkers and restaurants that closed in 2024 and 2025

Earlier this year, we reported that Lim’s Fried Oyster was set to close in August this year, much to the dismay of our readers. The legendary orh luak stall is, sadly, one of many hawker stalls and restaurants that have shuttered in recent times. CNA even reported that “3,000 F&B outlets in Singapore closed in 2024”—the highest number in two decades. There are numerous reasons for this, but the usual suspects are the ever-rising rental costs and the lack of fresh hawker blood. In this listicle, we look back at 10 popular hawkers, eateries, and restaurants that have closed in 2024 and 2025 so far, as a way of paying tribute to these food places.

1. Madeleine’s Original Portuguese Egg Tarts

Image credit: Masaharu Matsubayashi via Google Maps

After 26 years of serving what many consider some of Singapore’s best Portuguese egg tarts, Madeleine’s Original Portuguese Egg Tarts closed its doors for good on 15 August 2024. The beloved Tanjong Katong bakery, which first opened in 1998, closed last year due to the landlord’s decision to sell the rented unit. For many fans, it marks the end of an era.