River Valley patisserie Pantler, known for Japanese-French desserts, to close on Aug 30
The bakery will continue operating with dine-in and takeaway services running as usual until the closing date.
Singapore's beloved patisserie Pantler, renowned for its exquisite Japanese-French desserts, will cease operations on August 30, 2025, unless a new owner takes over. The closure comes after the bakery posted on Instagram on August 6, announcing its intention to close at the end of the month, provided it finds "the right person to continue Pantler’s story."
Co-founder Matthias Phua cited rising operating costs and a challenging business environment as the primary reasons for the decision. He noted that like many independent players in the food and beverage industry, Pantler has struggled with escalating expenses over the past few years. After much deliberation, the bakery has decided to explore new opportunities rather than persist on the same path.
Phua, along with Tomoharu Morita, began Pantler in 2014 in Telok Ayer, before relocating to its current location at 474 River Valley Road in 2021. The decision to close the bakery will not affect its dine-in and takeaway services, which will continue as normal until the end of the month. The founders are actively seeking a successor who shares their vision and can carry forward the brand's legacy, whether the new owner is an existing operator, a hospitality group, or an entrepreneur with the ambition to build upon an established business.
The closure of Pantler joins a list of other pastry establishments that have recently shuttered in Singapore. Tarte by Cheryl Koh closed its doors in April after 11 years, while Flor Patisserie recently closed its last outlet in Siglap in July 2025, marking the end of a 15-year journey since opening its first location in Duxton.
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