Zhen Wei Soh
When it comes to traditional Singaporean breakfast options, there are not many that evoke the nostalgia and simple joy of a cup of kopi and a few slices of kaya toast. And that is the exact feeling that Chin Mee Chin has been bringing to the Katong community since 1925.
The old-school coffeeshop and confectionery has become a local breakfast spot for generations, creating a heritage that spans 101 years. For a century, Chin Mee Chin had only one outlet — that is — until it recently started a new chapter with its second outlet ever.
Chin Mee Chin opened its doors at NEX on 8 August 2026, bringing their classic Singaporean breakfast to Serangoon. Whatever is available at Katong can also be found here. From classic Toast Sets (S$6.50) to familiar fresh bakes like the Otah Bun (S$2.80), North-Easties will now be able to experience the same flavours the century-old bakery was built on.
However, there are also new items to explore on Chin Mee Chin’s menu at NEX. This includes the Curry Potato Pie (S$3.80), Nasi Lemak with Fried Chicken Cutlet (S$10.80), and Grilled Kaffir Lime Chicken Sandwich (S$8.80).
The Kaya Custard Choux au Craquelin, filled with the confectionery’s signature house-made kaya custard, and the Dark Chocolate Choux au Craquelin, both add to the dessert selection at S$3 per piece, or at S$10 for a box of four.
And of course — you can’t have a complete meal at Chin Mee Chin without ordering a cup of coffee. Beyond the usual kopi and teh choices, diners can also look forward to beverages such as the Kaya Cloud Kopi (S$5.50) and Salted Gula Melaka Cloud Kopi (S$5.50).
If you live in Serangoon, or often pass by NEX, you now have another breakfast and all-day kopitiam option. The new space also pays homage to the original outlet at Katong through its interiors and decorations, transporting you to a time-honoured shophouse experience without leaving the shopping mall.
Gather your fellow coffee buddies and bread enthusiasts, and plan your next catch-up session at Chin Mee Chin!
Chin Mee Chin at NEX
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📍 23 Serangoon Central, NEX, B2-60/61, Singapore 556083
🕚 8am–9.30pm (Daily)
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