Home-grown gelato favourite Tom’s Palette to shut after 21 years
Singaporean gelato shop Tom’s Palette is closing its doors after 21 years of operation. The owners cited the difficulty of sustaining a business that only sees peak traffic for a few hours each day.
Why it matters
The closure highlights the ongoing struggles of the food and beverage industry in Singapore, where rising costs and shifting consumer habits are forcing long-standing local institutions to shut down.
In a video posted on its Instagram account, Tom’s Palette announced that it would be closing in mid- to late October.
Listen SINGAPORE – Home-grown gelato shop Tom’s Palette is closing after 21 years.
In a video posted on its Instagram account, Tom’s Palette, which has outlets in Bugis and Kovan, announced that it would be closing in mid- to late October.
The gelato shop is known for its wide range of unique flavours, ranging from familiar local tastes such as Kueh Bangkit and Pi Pa Gao (a Chinese herbal cough syrup) to experimental concoctions such as Singapore Breakfast, containing kaya gelato and white chocolate toast, and Parmigiano Regiano & Crackers.
In a reference to closures hitting the food and beverage industry recently, a spokeswoman said in the video: “Back in April, I sat here wondering if we were next, and unfortunately, despite our best efforts, we are next.”
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