Singapore becomes one of the latest fronts in Kith Cafe’s evolving footprint
Several Kith Cafe outlets have shuttered in recent months, the latest being its West Coast outlet which will close on Monday, Jan 5. This comes months after the Millenia Walk branch ceased operations in October 2025, leaving only two active locations in the city-state. The trend underscores broader challenges facing the Singapore cafe scene, including rising costs, shifting consumer habits, and the pressures of operating multiple outlets in dense urban districts.
How the closures unfolded
At peak expansion, Kith Cafe boasted a robust presence across Singapore, becoming a familiar name for locals seeking casual, craft-coffee experiences. The West Coast closure announcement follows other recent exits, with the Millenia Walk outlet exiting the scene several months earlier. While Kith Cafe has not released an official nationwide restructuring plan, industry observers note that several specialty coffee brands have recalibrated footprints in response to rent pressures and variable footfall.
Two remaining locations
As of now, two Kith Cafe locations continue to operate, offering the brand’s signature coffee, food menu, and weekend brunch staples. These outlets remain focal points for regulars and new customers alike who emplace Kith among Singapore’s competitive cafe landscape. The remaining stores’ exact locations and hours have been consistent with prior operations, though customers are advised to verify hours before visiting due to occasional scheduling changes.
What this means for the local cafe market
The shuttering of multiple Kith Cafe outlets is not isolated. Across Singapore’s cafe industry, landlords and tenants have faced rent re-negotiations, rising operating costs, and fluctuating consumer footfall since the pandemic. While some brands shrink, others push to expand with more streamlined concepts, hybrid food-and-beverage offerings, or intensified delivery and take-out strategies. For customers, this volatile backdrop means keeping an eye on which spaces remain open and which brands are adapting to a more cost-aware operating model.
Impact on consumers and staff
For patrons, the closures mean fewer familiar hangouts and potential changes to where regulars source their coffee. For staff, exits can lead to redeployment within the brand’s remaining stores or broader moves within the hospitality sector as employers recalibrate staffing needs. Industry experts suggest that such shifts can act as a bellwether for the resilience of mid-sized cafe chains amid a competitive and rent-heavy environment.
Looking ahead
Whether Kith Cafe will resume expansion in Singapore remains uncertain. The company has continually balanced growth with profitability in a market renowned for its discerning coffee drinkers and crowded streets. In the near term, the two remaining outlets may focus on strengthening brand loyalty, improving operational efficiency, and exploring new formats that optimize space usage while maintaining the essence of Kith’s cafe experience.
As Singapore’s cafe scene evolves, customers and industry watchers will be watching closely to see if Kith Cafe’s two remaining locations can sustain momentum or if further changes lie ahead as the market consolidates around fewer but stronger operators.
