SINGAPORE: Cheaper food and drinks will be available at 140 coffee shops across the island, as five coffee shop chains celebrate the 60th anniversary of Singapore’s independence in 2025.

The coffee shops operated by Badaling, Broadway, Chang Cheng, Koufu and Select Group are offering different deals till the end of the year, from 60-cent (RM2) canned drinks and hot beverages to $6 set meals for two people.

At 24 out of 45 FoodHub outlets run by Badaling, customers who spend $6 in a single receipt can get a canned drink, such as F&N Pineapple Juice or Pokka Japanese Roasted Tea, for just 60 cents.

This offer started in mid-March and will last until mid-September.

In July and August, 26 out of 32 Chang Cheng outlets will sell an SG60 breakfast for two for $6. It comprises one kopi-o kosong (coffee without milk and sugar), one teh-o kosong (tea without milk and sugar), two sets of traditional kaya toast and four half-boiled eggs.

Chang Cheng chief financial officer Jacky Peh said: “We want to encourage everyone to embrace healthier beverage choices by reducing sugar intake.”

He was speaking at the launch of the initiative on April 7 at Chang Cheng Mee Wah coffee shop in Bukit Batok.

Senior Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth Low Yen Ling, who launched the initiative, said she was encouraged to see local businesses organising various initiatives in support of SG60.

“We’re very happy to see that five coffee shop chain operators have come together to launch SG60 promotions and deals… so that they can together provide extra value and support to fellow Singaporeans,” said Ms Low.

From April 15 to the end of the year, $3.50 chicken rice will be offered between 3pm and 5pm at Wen Chang Hainanese Chicken Rice stalls in 23 out of 24 Broadway outlets.

Mr Tan Kay Siang, a marketing executive at Broadway, told The Straits Times that a plate of chicken rice usually costs $4, and the company wants to be a part of the SG60 promotions by offering discounts on a local favourite dish.

“We want to give back to society, and have something more affordable for everyone. We understand that times have been difficult, so we try to do our best,” said Mr Tan.

Koufu will offer four dine-in deals at different times of the year at 63 out of its 77 outlets. They include discounts on dim sum dishes and breakfast sets.

In addition, from April 1 to Dec 31, holders of the PAssion Silver Card, Pioneer Card and Merdeka Card can enjoy some hot drinks at 60 cents on weekdays from 3pm to 5pm.

Select Group also has a similar offer, with hot drinks going for 60 cents in July and August, from 3pm to 6pm daily, at all four of its coffee shops.

Details on all the SG60 coffee shop promotions can be found on the SG60 website.

Ms Low, who is also the Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry, also gave an update on the community budget meal scheme, which began in May 2023.

These meals are now available at 250 coffee shops, up from 231 in 2024, with 604 food stalls taking part.

These lunch or dinner options are typically priced at $3.50 or less, and drinks cost up to $1.20.

Some supermarket operators have also rolled out deals for the community as part of the SG60 celebrations.

FairPrice is offering discounts on its popular house-brand products for 12 weeks, from March 6 to May 28.

Blue Chas card holders can enjoy a 4 per cent discount every Thursday at Sheng Siong supermarkets from March 1 to Dec 31.