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Katong Sin Chew

4.0(188)on Google$bakerybedok

416 Bedok North Ave 2, #01-45, Singapore 460416

Takeout

Opening Hours

Today (Monday)10:00 AM – 5:30 PM

STAMPEDE Score

Moderate confidence
BSolid

Score: 70 / 100

Atmosphere40
Food quality80
Value for money75

Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago

Editor’s Note

Last updated 30 May 2026

Our take on Katong Sin Chew is that it's a true old-school bakery, offering a taste of nostalgia with its traditional bakes.

Reviewers consistently highlight the warm, fresh-from-the-oven buns, with the curry bun and sugar donuts frequently recommended.

The coconut bun also stands out for its unique white, unsweetened filling.

We note that the buns are typically ready between 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM, with 1 PM being the sweet spot for variety.

However, a recurring point of feedback is the lack of labels and price tags on items, which can be inconvenient for new customers.

The shop also operates on a cash-only basis.

While some find the display style and hygiene to be areas for improvement, the overall sentiment is that the quality of the bakes, particularly the buns, makes it a worthwhile visit for those seeking traditional flavours.

We'd recommend Katong Sin Chew for a nostalgic snack run, especially if you're in the area and prepared to ask about prices and pay with cash.

Signature

curry bun

Best time

1pm for best bun variety

Price

Below $10/person

Score: 70 · 5 sources

What customers say

Katong Sin Chew is a nostalgic, old-school bakery in Bedok, praised for its fresh, warm, and traditional bakes like curry buns, sugar donuts, and butter cream cakes, with buns often selling out by mid-afternoon.

While customers appreciate the authentic taste and variety, a recurring frustration is the lack of labels and price tags on items, requiring customers to ask staff.

The bakery also operates on a cash-only basis, and some note concerns about display hygiene.

nostalgic/old-school bakesfreshness and taste of buns/cakeslack of labels/price tagscash-only paymenthygiene/display concerns
60% positive20% neutral20% negative

Google Reviews

★★★★★ZZ· 5 months ago

One of my favourite bakery in bedok, this nostalgic shop sell very traditional and old school bakes like butter cream cakes, éclairs, chiffon cake, and bun. Most of the buns start coming out fresh fro…

★★★★★Khoo CY· 2 months ago

Saw this old-school bakery after lunch and decided to pop in for a look. None of the items had prices or flavours labelled, so it’s either a guessing game or you have to ask the aunties at the counter…

★★★★★Clara Poh· 5 months ago

Very old school cake shop with history since 1962. Bread and cakes are ok if you feel like having a taste of nostalgia for the fun of it. Not a must eat. No price listed thus it is a hassle to ask for…

★★★★LP Pua· 8 months ago

Recommended by a friend, this old-school bakery had buns that looked freshly made and felt warm. However, the buns had no labels or price tags, but other customers seemed familiar with them and didn’t…

★★★★T greensake· 4 months ago

05/Jan/2026 Takeaway 3 bread & 1 donut for $8.70, was quite good. Lots of varieties to choose from. Do take note that they only accept cash.

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