Singapore’s Halal brunch cafe Penny University will close its Jalan Klapa outlet on May 3 after four years, citing difficult conditions in the food and beverage sector.
Founded in 2012 in East Coast, the cafe built a reputation for its signature coffee and brunch offerings. After a decade at its original site, it relocated to Jalan Klapa in Kampong Glam in 2022.
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Penny University store in Jalan Klapa, Singapore. Photo via Google Maps/Penny University |
In an Instagram post announcing the closure, the cafe described its stint at Jalan Klapa as “an adventure,” adding that it had remained committed to its roots of serving coffee and brunch while fostering ties with the surrounding community. It noted a rise in international customers and described patrons as “a lovely crowd.”
The cafe also pointed to business headwinds as a reason for the move. “Economic realities can be harsh, and we have not been spared. Challenging times in F&B mean that we have to take a curtain call on our time here in Jalan Klapa,” the caption read.
“Very sad, but at the same time honoured and blessed to have served everyone here. We will leave with fond memories.”
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A meal at the store. Photo via Instagram/pennyuniversity |
It added that the team will take time to “recharge and regroup” following the closure. Its other outlet at Wisma Geylang Serai, which was opened in 2024, remains in operation, according to Channel News Asia.
During its tenure in Kampong Glam, Penny University organised community-focused events such as crochet sessions, art jamming and book club discussions.
