Singapore-based Halal brunch café, Penny University, has announced the closure of its Jalan Klapa outlet. The doors will shut for the last time on May 3, following a challenging four-year period due to unfavorable conditions within the food and beverage industry.
The café was established in 2012 on the East Coast and quickly garnered a reputation for its distinctive coffee and brunch selections. In 2022, after a successful decade at the original location, it moved to Jalan Klapa in Kampong Glam.
In a post on Instagram, Penny University characterized its tenure at Jalan Klapa as an exciting journey. It emphasized how the café remained true to its commitment to serving quality coffee and brunch, while simultaneously building strong relationships with the local community. The café also expressed delight in the increase in its international clientele, describing them as a delightful crowd.
The café acknowledged facing economic difficulties in the food and beverage sector, stating these as the reason behind the closure. “The economic conditions can be unforgiving, and we haven’t been an exception. The challenges in the F&B sector necessitate that we bid farewell to our time at Jalan Klapa,” the café shared in their post.
They went on to express their sorrow at the closure but also their joy and gratitude for having had the opportunity to serve the patrons at this location. The café shared its intentions to use the closure period to recharge and reassess their next steps.
Despite the closure of the Jalan Klapa outlet, the café’s other outlet, located at Wisma Geylang Serai and opened in 2024, will continue to operate.
During their tenure at Kampong Glam, Penny University had been a community hub, hosting events centred around the community like crochet sessions, art workshops, and book club meetings.
Why is Penny University closing its Jalan Klapa outlet?
The café cited economic challenges within the food and beverage sector as the reason for the closure.
When is the Jalan Klapa outlet closing?
The Jalan Klapa outlet is set to close on May 3.
Will the café’s other outlets remain open?
Yes, the café’s Wisma Geylang Serai outlet, which opened in 2024, will continue operations.
