Modern Nanyang coffee joint Toast Box takes over the now defunct space of the Music Book Room in Bras Basah Complex. Since the owner of the iconic store announced retirement and its closure back in March, the homegrown coffee chain swooped in for a piece. But they won’t be turning Music Book Room into another soulless coffee franchise. Instead, plans are put in place to preserve the unique culture left behind by the stalwart.
For the uninitiated, Music Book Room was lauded as a haven for music lovers and audiophiles for many generations since the 80s. That era also saw the rise of Xinyao, a Singaporean music genre written and sung by young and talented local musicians, which many fellow Singaporeans have come to love and reminisce about.
And to celebrate that, the chain will retain key elements of the Music Book Room like its original facade, signages and some vintage music memorabilia. From antique gramophones and vinyl records to an acoustic piano with music sheets, all these come along with the rustic wooden fittings of the 98-seater coffee shop.
Apart from the typical Toast Box offerings, the Bras Basah outlet will debut two new Boluo sandwiches. These house-baked delights (from $3.80) come fluffy and buttery stuffed with breakfast classics of ham and cheese or luncheon meat with cheese. To complete the breakfast experience, simply top up $2 to enjoy a cup of signature coffee or tea.
Take a look at the new Toast Box here:
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