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Walk past Sweetlands Confectionery & Bakery, and you might think it is another nondescript, time-worn bakery in Balestier. The fact is, however, that this bakery holds incredible influence—it’s said to supply bread to many popular kaya toast chains, including Killiney Kopitiam and Fun Toast.

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Sweetlands was established in 1960, and promptly began supplying bread to coffee shops in the area. While the bakery continues to operate on a business-to-business model, it also draws a large consumer base who flock to it for its hearty buns, traditional cakes, and more. They make all their bread ...