Known for its Japanese bakes like Strawberry Shortcake and Tofu Chiffon cake, Flor Patisserie recently announced the imminent closure of its last physical outlet at Siglap Drive due to significant rental hikes. 

In a collaborative post two weeks ago, chef-owner Heidi Tan, 36, shared: “Our Siglap Drive landlord asked for a 57% increase in rent upon renewal of our lease come this July. Never thought our out-of-the-way, 21 mins by bus, 15 mins by walk from the nearest MRT station, no-parking-nearby outlet could be worth $8,500 in monthly rent (previously $5,400). That was exactly how much we were paying at our now-closed East Coast outlet, that had a much better frontage, with parking and accessibility.” The shop will close end June/early July.