Quick answer: Butter Town Breakfast Club is a bakery-cafe in Chinatown known for freshly-baked shiopan (Japanese salt bread), breakfast sets and specialty coffee and matcha. Must-try items include the Original Shiopan ($2.90), Nyonya Chicken Curry Set ($9.80) and Azuki Butter Shiopan ($3.20). The cafe has a takeaway kiosk on the ground floor and a sit-down space upstairs.
Butter Town Breakfast Club is the bakery-cafe concept of Butter Town, a family-run hawker bakery business specialising in shiopan. Among bakeries in Singapore doing the Japanese-style salt bread trend, this is one of the more established names, and the Chinatown outpost adds a full breakfast and coffee menu to the original bakery format.
The two-storey shop has a takeaway kiosk downstairs and a sit-down cafe upstairs, where you can eat your bread with a coffee or matcha instead of taking it to go.
Where Is Butter Town Breakfast Club Located?
Butter Town Breakfast Club is at 261 South Bridge Rd, Singapore 058810, within walking distance of both Maxwell and Telok Ayer MRT stations. It’s easy to spot thanks to the bright yellow shopfront.
The cafe opens at 8.30am daily, making it one of the earlier breakfast cafes in Chinatown for those who want fresh shiopan before work.
What Should I Order At Butter Town Breakfast Club?
The must-order items are their Shiopan, in flavours like Original ($2.90), Azuki Butter ($3.20) and Mentaiko Onion ($5.80). The coffee menu is decent but doesn’t stand out to the same degree.
Shiopan (Japanese Salt Bread)
Butter Town rotates a menu of more than five shiopan flavours, baked fresh multiple times a day. Because each batch sells out fast, expect a queue and a wait of around 20 minutes between bakes.
| Flavour | Price |
| Original | $2.90 |
| Kaya Butter | $3.20 |
| Azuki Butter | $3.20 |
| Double Chocolate | $3.80 |
| Garlic Butter | $4.00 |
| Mentaiko Onion | $5.80 |
| Earl Grey Cream | $5.20 |
| Matcha Cream | $5.20 |
We tried the Original, Garlic Butter, Mentaiko Onion and Azuki Butter.
These are some of the best shiopan we’ve had at a bakery in Singapore. The bottom crust was golden, crisp and buttery, with just enough salt, while the inside stayed soft and chewy.
Butter Town credits a specially imported butter for the flavour.
The Azuki Butter uses housemade red bean paste from imported red beans, giving it a mild sweetness without going cloying.
If you prefer savoury over sweet, the Mentaiko Onion holds up well against its salty mentaiko sauce and chunky seafood filling.
Breakfast Sets
Two breakfast sets round out the menu:
- Signature Nyonya Chicken Curry Set ($9.80): A bowl of housemade chicken curry with one Original Shiopan
- Soft Boil Egg Set ($5.60): Two large soft-boiled eggs with a choice of Kaya Butter or Azuki Butter Shiopan
The Nyonya Chicken Curry Set is the standout. The curry is made to a family recipe, with a thick, rich, spicy gravy that pairs well with the crusty shiopan.
The bowl is generously portioned, with potatoes, chicken wings and drumlets included.
Crema Cafe Menu (Coffee And Matcha)
Crema Cafe is Butter Town’s in-house coffee concept, serving speciality coffee and matcha alongside the bakery items.
| Drink | Price |
| Long Black | $4.50 |
| Lemon Tea | $3.50 |
| Crema Lioness | $8.00 |
| Peanut Butter Cloud Latte | $9.00 |
| Pistachio Cloud Latte | $9.00 |
| Coconut Cloud Matcha | $9.00 |
We ordered the Crema Lioness and Pistachio Cloud Latte. Both were photogenic but light on flavour compared to the bakery items.
Is Butter Town Breakfast Club Worth Visiting?
Yes. The shiopan alone justifies a special trip, and the breakfast sets – especially the Nyonya Chicken Curry Set – are also worth the sit-down visit.
Butter Town Breakfast Club: Key Information
| Detail | Information |
| Address | 261 South Bridge Rd, Singapore 058810 |
| Cuisine | Shiopan, Coffee, Matcha, Breakfast Sets |
| Chef Collaboration | Family-run business by sisters |
| Price | Shiopans between $2.90 to $6. Breakfast sets at $5.60 and $9.80. Coffee and drinks from $4.50 to $9 |
| Operating hours | Monday to Sunday, 8.30am to 6pm or until sold out |
| Reservations | No reservations, walk-ins only |
| Nearest MRT | Maxwell, Chinatown, Telok Ayer |
Frequently Asked Questions about Butter Town Breakfast Club
What is Butter Town Breakfast Club known for?
It’s known for freshly-baked shiopan (Japanese salt bread), particularly the Original, Azuki Butter and Mentaiko Onion flavours.
Where is Butter Town Breakfast Club located?
At 261 South Bridge Rd, Singapore 058810, in Chinatown, near Maxwell and Telok Ayer MRT stations.
Is Butter Town Breakfast Club halal?
No, Butter Town Breakfast Club is not halal-certified.
What are Butter Town Breakfast Club’s opening hours?
Daily from 8.30am to 6pm, or until the shiopan sells out.
Does Butter Town Breakfast Club take reservations?
No, it’s walk-in only.
How much does the shiopan cost?
Prices range from $2.90 for the Original flavour to $5.80 for the Mentaiko Onion. Prices might vary depending on seasonal flavours.
What is shiopan?
Shiopan is a Japanese salt bread known for its buttery, crisp bottom crust and soft, chewy interior.
*This article is based on a media tasting, but all opinions expressed about the food are entirely our own.
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