When Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced that more non-essential businesses like bubble tea stalls, confectionery and dessert shops will have to close from April 22 onwards, bubble tea lovers everywhere cried in unison.
Almost immediately, bubble tea stalls around the island saw long queues as delivery riders and customers queued just so they could get their last sugary cup of goodness.
For those of you who really need your bubble tea fix in this circuit breaker extension, you can try making your own at home with our simple five-ingredient recipe, or order a DIY kit from LiHo.
Otherwise, here’s a list of restaurants that are actually serving bubble tea so you can still continue to satisfy your cravings.
They serve Taiwanese dishes, grass jelly desserts and bubble tea.
How to order: Delivery available for locations within an 8km radius, and charges range from $3 to $6. Order from their website.
This is a Taiwanese eatery with bubble tea offerings.
They serve Taiwanese rice and noodle sets, and bubble tea.
This popular bubble tea chain still has one outlet, in Thomson Plaza’s Koufu, open.
How to order: Order through Foodpanda. Takeway is also available at the store.
They serve cafe food, with starters, mains, desserts and bubble tea.
How to order: Order through their website at least 12 hours in advance with delivery and takeaway options available.
They serve Taiwanese snacks, bento bowls and bubble tea.
How to order: Whatsapp +9632 0590 or +65 9170 9983 for delivery or order through Grabfood. Takeaway available with advance orders through scanning the QR code (fourth slide in the Instagram post).
This is a social enterprise selling Western dishes and bubbleteas from GongCha as part of a community project collaboration at Enabling Village.
How to order: Call, SMS or Whatsapp 8321 2204 (Red Hill outlet) or 8129 4029 (AMK outlet) for takeaway or delivery. Islandwide delivery available, with a minimum order of $30, with charges varying based on location.
Go here for more details.
Singapore’s first ketogenic bakery is still serving up their Thai Milk Tea Jelly ($6.5) and Iced Coffee Coconut Jelly ($6.60). These options contain zero sugar, making them great for diabetics and those looking to reduce their sugar and carb intake. Pair with one of their savoury buns!
How to order: Visit this website. In-house islandwide delivery service available with 50 per cent off delivery charges until end of May, or free delivery with a minimum spend of $100. Also available on GrabFood, Foodpanda and Deliveroo.
Here, enjoy modern baos that resemble burgers and salads, as well as bubble tea from Winnie’s Tea.
How to order: Whatspp 9159 7074 to order for self-collection directly at the shop at Compass One. Also available for delivery via Deliveroo, Foodpanda and GrabFood.
Enjoy Vietnamese banh mi baguettes and beverage, including bubble tea.
How to order: Visit this website.
This is a dessert stall in Toa Payoh with bubble tea offerings.
How to order: Call or text +65 8118 4347 to order. Delivery only within Toa Payoh with a minimum order of $30, no extra delivery charges.
You can also order directly from the stall at #01-26 Toa Payoh Lor 8 Market & Hawker Centre, Singapore 310210.
Enjoy Hong Kong style desserts and assorted drinks, including bubble tea.
How to order: Whatsapp +65 9753 5109 at least one to two hours in advance with islandwide delivery available and charges are based on location. Follow the ordering format listed here.
Emo Snacks serves up Taiwanese-style bento sets, snacks and beverages, including bubble tea.
How to order: Whatsapp +65 9732 4016 at least one to two hours in advance with islandwide delivery available and charges are based on location. Follow the ordering format listed here.
This Muslim-owned business sells ayam penyet and bubble tea.
How to order: Whatsapp 8111 0583 by 10pm the day before. Daily islandwide delivery available from April 24, with a delivery charge of $10 and a minimum order of 2 bottles. Self-collect option from Tampines MRT available too.
This Taiwanese snack shop sells bubble tea, but only via delivery. It will not be selling bubble tea over the counter at its physical outlets.
How to order: Grab your cup via GrabFood or Foodpanda.
Known for it’s Taiwanese fried chicken cutlets, it also sells other small bites and drinks, including bubble tea.
How to order: Whatsapp 8896 5136 at least one day in advance to secure a delivery slot. Minimum order of $30 is required, with free islandwide delivery.
Also available for self pick-up at their SingPost Centre outlet or via Deliveroo, DoorDash, Foodpanda and GrabFood.
Enjoy traditional Peranakan dishes and set meals, as well as bubble tea, both the usual kind and durian flavoured.
How to order: Order from website. Pick up and delivery options available. Islandwide delivery charged at $10 per order, with minimum order of $50.
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Text: Seow Kai Lun/AsiaOne, Additional reporting: Atika Lim & Elizabeth Liew
This post was updated on April 24, 2020.