Dough cafe at Chijmes closing after 5 years, last day on Aug. 16

Chijmes' Dough cafe will be bidding its customers farewell after its last day on Aug. 16, 2026.

The cafe, which first opened in 2021, announced the closure via a Jul. 31 Instagram post.

Known for its specialty coffee and brunch menu items, Dough said "it is with heavy hearts to share that our journey at Chijmes will soon come to an end" after five years at its current space.

It stated that its last day of operations would be from 8:30am to 6:30pm on Aug. 16.

'Won't be gone too long'

The post noted, however, that the cafe would not be "gone too long" and asked customers to stay tuned as it shares future plans soon.

"To everyone who has come through our doors, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting us," the post read.

It added: "We're grateful to have been part of your daily routines, a respite away from the hustle, or celebrations with your loved ones. These shared memories and conversations will always remain with us for years to come."

Competition awards

Prior to this, the cafe announced via a Jul. 22 Instagram post that its team had competed in the Singapore National Barista and Brewers' Cup Championships.

Among them, Gabriel Lim emerged as the champion of the Singapore National Barista Championship 2026.

Pua Yi Sin was the first runner-up of the Singapore National Brewers' Cup Championship 2026.

Responding to the cafe's closure notice, netizens expressed their disappointment and said they were anticipating its return.