A short video posted on 18 December by former exchange student Curtis resonated with many after he shared what he enjoyed most about living in Singapore — not the skyline or attractions, but bread.
In the clip, Curtis, @curtis.doingthings on Instagram, is seen visiting neighbourhood bakeries and talking about their variety, affordability and everyday appeal.
“Do you want to know one of my favorite parts about Singapore? It’s bread,” he says at the start of the video.
Praising Neighbourhood Bakeries
Curtis highlights small bakeries commonly found near MRT stations and residential areas, saying they offer “a lot of variety and very good prices.”
He shows several items, including a “dragon fruit quinoa yogurt bun”, before pointing out waffles that cost around $2.
He also mentions another bakery chain that operates around Singapore and Southeast Asia, noting that it is “a bit more expensive,” which is why he personally prefers the simpler waffle stalls.
“I also observed this kind of store in Hong Kong and Malaysia and I loved it there as much as I do here,” he adds.
“Big sweet treat person”
Curtis openly admits he has been indulging in sweet treats during the semester, but shrugs it off.
“Not gonna lie, I’ve been a very big sweet treat person throughout this semester,” he says, adding that he walks or bikes often, so he does not worry too much.
He describes the bakery visit as a “pre-game to dinner” before heading to a Thai restaurant he had enjoyed previously.
The video ends casually with: “Time for dinner now. I’ll see you later.”
Locals Highlight Singapore’s Bread Culture
The comments section quickly filled with Singaporeans and former residents celebrating neighbourhood bakeries and waffles.
Several users identified the area shown in the video as Simei, with one writing, “Mirana is my childhood old school bakery,” while another added, “Mirana is a gem… their waffles and bread are dirt cheap!”
Others echoed the sentiment, saying such bakeries are a defining part of daily life here.
“Love our bread!! Especially the shops at neighbourhood and MRT areas!!” one comment read.
Another wrote: “The best part is that bakeries like these are commonplace and there’s a lot of bakery chains to choose from.”
Waffles, Nostalgia and Everyday Favourites
Many commenters focused specifically on waffles, calling them “the bomb” and sharing their preferred fillings, from cheese to peanut butter and chocolate.
One Singaporean joked: “People used to look at me funny when I said I could have bread for breakfast, lunch and dinner. But this is why!”
Others shared nostalgia after leaving the country, saying neighbourhood bakeries were among the things they missed most about Singapore. Some highlighted older bakeries that still make pandan waffles, while another said they used to buy “an entire loaf of kaya bun” to eat at work.
As one comment summed it up: “Singapore bread does not get appreciated enough.”
Curtis’ short video has since struck a chord with locals and former residents alike — not for glamour or trends, but for spotlighting an everyday part of Singapore life many quietly treasure.
Watch the video here:
@curtisdoingthings A lowk chill night in the life of a Canadian exchanger in Singapore you kno da vibes and whatnot Instagram @ curtis.doingthings check it out for my older vids
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