Highlights
- Step inside a 1960s bakery and learn about Singapore's food heritage
- Watch the traditional bread-making process from start to finish
- Meet local bakers and learn about Singapore’s breakfast rituals
- Craft your own kaya butter toast with expert guidance
- Savor your creation with a classic cup of local kopi
Description
Begin your journey into Singapore’s vanishing food heritage with a guided visit to Sweetlands Confectionery & Bakery, one of the city’s oldest traditional bakeries. Discover the secrets behind the iconic loaf bread that forms the foundation of Singapore’s beloved kaya toast.
Led by an STB-licensed guide, enjoy exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the bakery’s bustling workspace, where you’ll witness the fascinating process of mixing, shaping, and baking bread in massive revolving ovens.
Meet the skilled bakers who keep this culinary tradition alive, and learn about the unique history and culture that surround Singapore’s breakfast rituals. After observing the bread-making process, roll up your sleeves for a hands-on session: slice the warm, fresh bread, spread it with creamy butter and sweet kaya jam, and assemble your own perfect kaya butter toast.
Your efforts are rewarded with a tasting session—enjoy your handmade toast paired with a cup of robust local kopi, just as generations of Singaporeans have done. This experience is family-friendly and especially popular with children, who delight in seeing the bakery’s giant equipment in action and tasting the finished product.
The tour concludes at the bakery, leaving you in a central location to continue exploring Singapore’s vibrant neighborhoods or enjoy more local treats nearby.
Includes
Guided bakery tour
Behind-the-scenes bakery access
Kaya butter toast making session
Handmade toast and local coffee
Good morning towel
Excludes
Transportation to the bakery
Additional food or drinks
Photography inside the bakery
Important Information
- Wear light, comfortable clothing; bakery can be warm
Covered shoes required for safety
Children under 7 join free with parents
No gluten-free or vegan alternatives available
Photography and videography not permitted inside bakery
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
