Morning coffee runs will never be the same again for everyone at the Time Out Singapore office – and for plenty of other caffeine-lovers working in the Maxwell area, we bet. Beloved coffee roaster café Maxi Coffee Bar has unexpectedly closed its doors as of yesterday, and its Ann Siang Hill unit with its trademark blue door and window frames – previously the spot for cosy breakfasts and quick perk-me-ups – now remains empty of the cheerful chatter we’re used to encountering when walking past.
We’re not the only ones surprised; This closure was sprung onto the owners and staff of Maxi Coffee Bar just as suddenly. In an Instagram post on June 14, 2025, a Saturday, Maxi Coffee Bar announced the sad news, stating that that would be its final weekend of operation in the space – something it only learnt of from its landlord on the very same day, while they were in the middle of service, no less. This essentially means that less than two days’ notice was given.
The post goes on to clarify that the request to vacate was a result of certain events that were not of Maxi’s own doing, and despite fighting to stay in this nook it has occupied since 2020, all appeals were unsuccessful.
“It feels deeply unfair when we have only run our little business honestly and with all our heart. But we will still keep on, and find ways to keep serving delicious coffee and our brand of hospitality in this beautiful neighborhood,” part of the post reads.
This unfortunate news comes shortly after a recent slew of F&B closures, which count establishments like Wala Wala and Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao at Holland Village, soufflé pancake café Fluff Stack, dessert café Flor Patisserie, as well as Eggslut and Burger & Lobster as some of the latest victims.
But not all is lost. Maxi Coffee Bar will continue to serve its coffee, sandwiches and more at weekend pop-ups at Wildcard, a bar at Havelock by the very same owners. Here’s hoping that the crowd-favourite cereal milk latte will remain on the menu! Look out for updates via Maxi Coffee Bar’s Instagram page.
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