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Celebrating 100 years in 2025 since its initial founding, the name of this establishment loosely translates to “genuine, beautiful treasures.” Sitting down at a table within this iconic light blue coffee shop, you’ll see that it is not false advertising.
Originally a bread delivery business, the confectionery got its start in 1925 when founder Tan Hui Dong transformed his storefront into a coffee and food shop. This business move was not as risky as one might think. Known in Singaporean culture as “kopitiams,” these coffee community centers dot hundreds of blocks in the city-state, serving up hot drinks, simple stir-fries, and baked goods.
: While the bright colors and the promise of caffeinated beverages may initially lure a visitor to Chin Mee Chin, a bundle of food treasures awaits any patron, most famously the confectionery’s “Kaya Toast.” A traditional Singaporean specialty, the dish consists of two eggs along with two pieces of charcoal-grilled buns slathered with Kaya, a coconut and pandan custard, as well as butter. Not a bad way to start the morning.
Bustling each morning, it’s hard to imagine that Chin Mee Chin’s future was once uncertain, closing its doors in 2018. Thankfully, the shop was reopened and restored to its former glory in 2021, ready to bring back the old-school breads and pastries so beloved by the local community.
There’s a special joy in sitting amongst such light-hued walls and menus, and so a visit to the confectionery is a recipe for a great start to one’s day. Trying a couple of cream horns on top of that wouldn’t hurt either.
