Popular homegrown patisserie LUNA to close on Dec 31 due to rising costs
LUNA is famed for its intricate cakes and tarts.
Homegrown Singapore patisserie LUNA is set to close its doors by the end of 2026 due to escalating operational and ingredient expenses. The brand, known for its elaborate cakes and tarts, sells its confections online and at a physical cafe known as Lucine by LUNA, which opened in 2024 at 111 Somerset. LUNA's first brick-and-mortar store was established on Amoy Street in 2020, but the location was vacated that same year.
The decision to cease operations was announced on September 28 via an Instagram post, stating, "It's difficult to put this into words, but with very heavy hearts, we're sharing that LUNA will be closing its doors on 31 December 2026."
In response to inquiries from The Straits Times, a LUNA spokesperson revealed that the rising costs have made it difficult to sustain the brand. The spokesperson added that finding a suitable physical space to house and expand LUNA while preserving the brand's essence proved challenging. The closure decision was deemed the right one, as it allowed the company to conclude the chapter on its own terms.
Customers are reminded that they can still purchase LUNA’s cakes online until the end of the year, with the same products available at Lucine's outlet until then. The spokesperson clarified that Lucine remains unaffected by the closure, continuing to operate independently from the physical space at 111 Somerset, which is still under a lease agreement with the mall.
Ahead of its closure, LUNA expressed its intent to reintroduce popular and classic desserts on its Instagram page, stating that it's the last chance for customers to try their favorites. The patisserie also invited feedback from those who dreamt of carrying the brand forward. LUNA expressed gratitude to all who have ordered, celebrated, returned, recommended, and believed in the brand, emphasizing that they will always cherish the role LUNA played in their lives.
As expected, LUNA’s followers expressed their sadness about the patisserie’s closure, with customers lamenting the loss of their go-to dessert for birthdays and expressing hope for an online continuation.
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