F&B closures in 2026: 13 brands that left a mark on our dining scene
Our hearts sink a little more every time we learn about a restaurant drawing its shutters. As quickly as new F&B concepts pop up, the dining scene has also been rocked by a seemingly endless stream of closures.
Hot on the heels of 2025 closures, such as Twelve Cupcakes, Gong Cha, and the Prive Group, 2026 has also seen a spate of restaurants singing their swan songs. From famed brands such as Carnivore Brazilian Churrascaria to themed eateries such as Lou Shang, restaurant after restaurant has closed its doors.
We take a walk down memory lane to revisit some of the 2026 closures that hit the hardest.
1. Cinnabon
When is it closing? The last outlet at Ion Orchard is closing on September 22
Cinnabon is bidding Singapore goodbye — its second such exit, after the brand first left the local market in 2002 before returning in 2023. The American cinnamon roll chain announced on Instagram on September 8 that its Ion Orchard outlet, its last standing store here, will serve its final bon on September 22.
The brand thanked customers for making Cinnabon part of their “cravings, catch-ups, celebrations and everyday moments”.
This latest run began in February 2023 with a buzzy debut at Raffles City, complete with two-hour queues at its soft launch. A Jewel Changi Airport outlet followed, then Ion Orchard — but both the Raffles City and Jewel stores have already shut, leaving Ion Orchard to carry the brand alone before it, too, calls it a day.
What we’ll miss: The classic cinnamon roll slathered in cream cheese frosting, the caramel pecanbon, bite-sized minibons and bonbites for the commitment-phobic, and a line-up of frozen treats and coffees to wash it all down.
As of publication time, no clear reason has been given for the closure; HungryGoWhere has reached out for more information.
2. Carnivore Brazilian Churrascaria
When is it closing? September 30
Have you ever experienced a Brazilian churrascaria feast? If you haven’t, you have just over a week to visit the soon-to-close Carnivore Brazilian Churrascaria, which is shuttering at the end of September. The restaurant announced its closure on its website and Instagram on July 14.
In its decades-long history, it first offered dining with a view at Vivocity, before shifting to Marina Bay Sands, Dempsey, The Grandstand, and Chijmes, before finally settling at Robertson Quay.
Dining at Carnivore Brazilian Churrascaria is an experience in itself: Throughout your meal, a slew of rotisserie-grilled meats will be brought to your table on skewers, and hand-carved, steaming slices will be placed onto your plate.
Expect meats such as Picanha (beef rump cap), roast pork belly, homemade sausage, and chicken hearts. The grilled pineapple is a winner in our books, too.
Experience more of Brazil at Sushisamba — complete with samba dancers and all!
3. Tom’s Palette
When is it closing? Mid to late October
Well-loved gelato concept Tom’s Palette announced via an Instagram reel that the brand would shutter both its current outlets in Bugis and Kovan in mid to late October.
Tom’s Palette first launched in 2005 at Shaw Tower and became known over the years for its unique flavours incorporating Asian elements, including the traditional Chinese herbal remedy Pi Pa Gao. In 2020, it moved to its current outlet at Middle Road, before opening a new space at Kovan in 2024.
General manager and co-founder Faith Yap alluded to business woes in a reel in April, wondering if the brand was next to close, amid a slate of surrounding closures. She ended the reel on a positive note, promising new and exciting things, so longtime fans were optimistic.
It was also recently in the news owing to its involvement in Team Singapore’s World Gelato Cup 2026 win. But alas.
According to Faith, business has been “better than ever” since her initial reel, with crowds coming in. However, she said that, realistically, an ice-cream shop like theirs is typically only busy for a good three hours in a day, and that there were things “our individual efforts couldn’t overcome”.
Tom’s Palette had planned to bring back highly requested flavours as part of an encore campaign in its final few weeks, but appears to have paused it temporarily due to overwhelming demand.
It has also put up a “for sale” page, hoping interested parties will continue the legacy of the 21-year-old brand and take over its more than 250 recipes.
4. Scaled
When is it closing? Closed
After seven years, Scaled’s chapter sadly drew to a close on September 13. Thankfully, unlike the many others on the list, this doesn’t seem to be the end. It announced its outlet’s closure in an Instagram post on August 5, reminiscing about the memories and connections made, but also alluded that it was moving to a new yet-to-be-disclosed location!
A concept by Ah Hua Kelong, the restaurant specialised in fresh local seafood (that it farms itself!) directly from the kelong. It started in Haji Lane in 2018, then moved to Jalan Besar in 2020. In fact, it’s Singapore’s very first restaurant that’s owned by a fish farmer.
Its ocean-to-table menu meant that freshness was kept front and centre, with seafood presented in every way imaginable, with local flavours infused into every nook and cranny. Some of the dishes it was known for include the Japanese-inspired miso-cured saba misozuke, smoked seabass pate which alluded to French fare, and the seabass glace risotto, which took on an Italian spin.
Despite the news, the team remains in high spirits, with a lighthearted reel showing staff grooving through the restaurant’s final weeks — we’re hoping this really isn’t the last we’re hearing of Scaled!
5. Fika
When is it closing? Closed
It’s the end of an era for Fika Swedish Cafe and Bistro, which has called Haji Lane home for the past 17 years. The news came on August 4 in an Instagram post that detailed Fika’s closing the same week it marked 17 years in the business.
Named after a Swedish practice of having a coffee, tea, or snack break with others, “fika” is all about connecting with others over good food and drink. Owned and operated by Muslim owners, the halal outfit had earned a strong reputation for its meatballs. Its menu also featured other iconic Swedish dishes such as a pickled herring plate, the shrimp-based toast skagen, and a hearty Swedish lamb stew.
It first opened in 2009 and has been part of many precious memories since. As one of its customers heartwarmingly shared in the comments, she and her husband went to Fika for their first date in 2015, and for every anniversary in the years that followed. Doesn’t that sound super sweet?
Its owners have mentioned that they have chosen to shutter Fika not because of ongoing struggles, but because they want to focus their energy and efforts on their other business — Konditori bakery. If you missed Fika’s last days, pop on over to the nearby shop at Bussorah Street and nibble on a classic chocolate eclair (S$6.90) or a sourdough brownie slice (S$9.20)
6. Encore by Rhubarb
When is it closing? Closed
Casual French fare that doesn’t break the bank wins us over every single time. Sadly, one such establishment, Encore by Rhubarb, closed for good on May 26. An Instagram post sharing news about the restaurant’s closure has since been taken down.
Encore was born out of Rhubarb Le Restaurant, the fine-dining restaurant that first opened in 2014. The brainchild of chef Paul Longsworth, the restaurant even earned a Michelin Guide Singapore star in 2016, which it held for nine years.
It was then transformed into Encore by Rhubarb in 2025 — a bold move that might have cost the restaurant its coveted Michelin star, but allowed it to appeal to a wider audience. It gained massive approval, especially with its value S$48 and S$88 Michelin-quality set lunches and dinners, respectively, but it may not have been enough to keep the lights on.
However, there’s some good news: Chef Paul has shared with HungryGoWhere that he’s now moved his magic to 1-Group and will be assisting with its outlets, staff, and menu development. We’re excited to see what his new stint brings!
Read all about our previous visit to Encore when it first rebranded.
7. Wing Seong Fatty’s
When is it closing? Closed
When a restaurant has been in operation for a century, you know it means serious business. Alas, that was all we got out of the well-loved Wing Seong Fatty’s Restaurant, which closed its chapter for good on June 28.
It announced its unfortunate closure both on its website and Instagram on April 11, attributing the decision to its shareholders and management team getting on in age. The younger generation has carved out their own paths, with no successor stepping up to continue the legacy. And which aeroplane can be flight-worthy without a trusted pilot?
The multi-generational restaurant was first founded in 1926 on Albert Street. It’s best known for its zi char prepared with lots of heart, with anything from crab and chicken to frog legs on its menu.
Interestingly, it earned the endearing nickname “Fatty” because of the then-owner’s robust build. The restaurant relocated twice — first to Albert Complex in 1987, then to Burlington Square in 1999.
Many customers took to Instagram to share their stories, with some saying they grew up with the restaurant. It also shares an intriguing bond with Australia; shared in a Facebook post by the Australian High Commission in Singapore, Fatty and his son lent their assistance to prisoners of war, some of whom went on to pursue an aviation career with Qantas airlines.
Find your next zi char haunt from our list of 15 favourite zi char feasts.
8. Lou Shang
When is it closing? Closed
After three years, Lou Shang ceased operations and bid goodbye to its elaborately decorated space. In a poignant Instagram reel shared on June 15, Lou Shang’s owner Sebastian Ang shared that this closure was a decision that was months in the making, and in the end, it simply boiled down to the numbers.
The business became unsustainable due to several factors, such as inaccessibility and the menu pricing, designed for maximum first impact, not repeat visits.
Modelled after a 1980s HDB flat, Lou Shang was designed to evoke nostalgia. From recycled gates and checkered tiles to level signs, the eatery was designed to offer every guest a blast to the past. The menu featured local fare with a twist, such as Hokkien mee-inspired tortellini and XO crab dip with pappadum.
We especially admire how the owner shared his mistakes so candidly in another Instagram post, wishing he had focused more on “consumer habits than aesthetics”.
A recurring theme is how the owner celebrates his team, with reels stating how they “gave this little place everything they had”. He also paid special tribute to the customers who created special memories within the premises.
If you’ve yet to try Lou Shang or Mama Diam — Sebastian’s other nostalgia-themed concept — you might just have yet another shot. A recent Instagram post proclaimed that Lou Shang’s next chapter will continue at Mama Diam just downstairs.
9. The Providore
When is it closing? Closed
Just a year ago, we were enjoying The Providore’s newly launched wine vending machines. However, much to our surprise, it shuttered all six outlets in a shock move on March 9, which it also announced via an Instagram post.
In addition to its six outlets at Mandarin Gallery, Vivocity, Raffles Place, Wisma Atria, Downtown Gallery, and Paya Lebar Quarter, the brand also previously operated a Providore Grocery at Pasarbella (which closed in 2022).
Over the years, Providore built a reputation for being a go-to brunch hotspot with dishes such as lobster mac and cheese and smashed avocado on toast. Each outlet had a retail section offering sauces, cold cuts, artisanal cheeses, and chocolates.
Thanking its customers for their support, the brand hinted at a comeback perhaps sometime in the future — albeit in another form or part of another concept.
10. Itacho Sushi
When is it closing? Closed
We have to admit: It was a very sad day for all Japanese foodies in Singapore when Itacho Sushi withdrew from Singapore in March 2026.
Originating from Hong Kong, the sushi brand had outlets at Ion Orchard, The Star Vista, Novena Square 2, Bugis Junction, Tampines Mall, and Bedok Mall. Customers loved its handmade sushi; we ourselves have a soft spot for its addictive aburi squid legs sushi.
We’ll also miss its discount menus, where prices would be slashed for specific items.
The restaurant did not give any specific reasons for its closure. HungryGoWhere has reached out to Capitaland Malls, which housed several of its outlets, for more details but has not received a response.
At the time of publishing, Itacho Sushi’s social media outlets, including Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, have all been taken down.
11. Relish
When is it closing? Closed
Relish by Wild Rocket, a mainstay of Cluny Court since 2006, publicised its closure via Instagram on February 10, and closed on March 29.
It was known for its solid gourmet burgers, including the Wild Rocket burger (said to be the burger that started Relish’s story) and, our favourite, the blue cheese, poached pear and walnut burger. We liked how the dishes had a twist on local flavours, with dishes such as the Iberico pork satay and a mushroom prata pizza.
In a nutshell, the eatery revolves around “mod-Sin” fare, a concept coined by chef Willin Low, which refers to modern Singaporean food created for the modern Singaporean audience, by the modern Singaporean. At its core, this retains the essence of local dishes whilst adding something new at every turn.
Its closure came about as its lease at Cluny Court unfortunately came to an end, and the restaurant was unable to renew it — leading to its reluctant departure. In its farewell post, the Relish team said that the Bukit Timah neighbourhood became the restaurant’s humble home, letting it watch generations of families grow up.
While Relish has yet to share any reopening plans, there’s some good news: The folks behind Relish have opened up Casa Mori, a Spanish-Asian fusion restaurant nestled in Dempsey! It also has a sister bistro, Pastaro Bistro at Chancery Court, which serves Relish’s crabmeat pasta.
12. Hooters Singapore
When is it closing? Closed
After nearly 30 years, American restaurant Hooters Singapore closed on January 31, with the closure widely publicised via local news channels.
When it opened at Clarke Quay in 1996, it was the first international Hooters outlet outside North America, and the first in Asia. The restaurant served a lineup of American fare, including BBQ baby back ribs, with a highlight being its original wings, available in over a dozen sauces.
In a recent chat with HungryGoWhere, managing director Selena Chua shared that hiring issues prevented them from providing the level of service they wanted. She said: “There is no point continuing if we cannot provide the best service we can”.
As it grappled with inflation while still trying to maintain staff salaries, the restaurant also felt the impact on its finances. Coupled with slow sales, all of these factors ultimately led to the painful decision to close Hooters Singapore.
Selena has since opened Beans and Barrels in May, which she started to help give the Hooters staff a new home — 10 of them (including Selena) are currently working at the new venture.
“Although Hooters is closed, our owl still lives in us,” she added, as the new venue still has various owl figurines — the brand’s longtime mascot — lined up on shelves.
13. Baker’s Brew
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13. Baker’s Brew
When is it closing? Closed
After more than a decade in business, Baker’s Brew — the home-grown bakery behind those Instagram-famous ondeh-ondeh cakes — has gone into liquidation. The company rebranded as BB Atelier in November 2025, roping in Manila-based creative studio Studio After Six for the glow-up.
Unfortunately, it seemed like the rebrand didn’t help turn things around — by June, BB Atelier had quietly shut its remaining outlet at Great World, following earlier closures at Paragon, Upper Thomson and Jem.
At the end of August, the company resolved to enter creditors’ voluntary liquidation, and it’s been reported that liquidators Goh Wee Teck and Lin Yueh Hung have since been appointed to manage the wind-down.
To its credit, BB Atelier says it has refunded over 95% of customers affected by unfulfilled orders, with the remaining hold-ups mostly tied to overseas banking verification.
Before all this, Baker’s Brew built its name on generous, celebration-ready bakes such as its signature ondeh ondeh cake, dual fromage, lychee mango cake, Earl Grey lavender cake, and pandan sugee loaves.
Today, there’s simply nothing left to visit. BB Atelier’s website, Facebook, and Instagram accounts have all gone dark, with social activity having ceased since May.
Even its Shopee storefront — still listing around 52 products to some 3,800 followers — sits marked as “this seller is currently on vacation”, with purchases disabled.
Sarah Chua contributed to this article.
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