Jia Mei Bakery is an old-school bakery in Old Airport Road

Old-school bakeries such as Sembawang Confectionery and Big Bakery are a rare find these days, so when we heard of Jia Mei Bakery, we knew we had to cover them. This small bakery at Old Airport Road Food Centre specialises in old-school bakes and treats—think coconut tarts and sugar doughnuts—all at affordable prices.

Everything, except for the pre-packaged loaves on display, is made on-site at the humble hawker stall. In the morning, you can expect to find a small selection of bakes, namely Egg Tart ($1.40), Coconut Tart ($1.40), and Sugar Doughnut ($1.30). While we were there, there...