Bye‑Bye, Delifrance: The Little Bakery That Beat the Rest
Remember when the words croissant and coffee in Singapore meant a trip to a single, dream‑like spot? Back in 1985, that dream started at Delifrance’s first Singapore store inside the Clifford Centre. It was the island’s first pastry shop and the first time a French brand set up shop in Asia – a real cultural handshake.
Closing Time, 30 September 2022
After 37 years of buttery mornings and espresso buzz, the Clifford Centre outlet is turning its last page. On Tuesday, Sept 20, Delifrance Singapore spread the news on Facebook, letting fans know the shop’s final curtain will fall on Sept 30, 2022. The post carried a wistful tone – a bittersweet nod to an era that served countless breakfasts.
Last‑Chance Deals for Your Final Visit
- Buy a pastry and snag a cup of coffee at a special price.
- Take home a few buttery treats as a memory box.
- Only for the last two weeks — you don’t want to miss this.
People Are Flooding the Comments with Nostalgia
“Used to drink their coffee and eat croissants every morning. Why did they close?”
– One Facebook gas‑light comment
Others chimed in with stories of early‑bird rushes, secret menu items, and the aroma that echoed through the city streets.
What Comes Next?
After the final push, the shelves will be quiet, the ovens will simmer off, and the brick‑and‑mortar shop will become a cherished memory. Singapore’s pastry scene has exploded since then, but that first chapter—Delifrance’s brave leap into the Asian market—set the stage for all the cafés and bakeries sprouting across the island.
In the end, it’s a bittersweet chapter, but the taste of that final croissant will keep echoing through the crowds for years to come.
It wasn’t all rainbows and unicorns though. A netizen mentioned how “overpriced” Delifrance is and there is “nothing special” about the franchise.
Other Facebook users felt this closure was coming, given the supposed drop in standards over the years.
If you’re craving flaky French pastries (and a trip down memory lane), there’s still time to head down to Clifford Centre.
Address: 24 Raffles Place, Clifford Centre, #02-19, Singapore 048621
Opening hours: Weekdays 8am to 3pm, closed on weekends
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