Supermarkets In Bugis | 8 Best Places for Groceries Near Bugis MRT

For years, my supermarket list had one item that never changed: Milo’s treats.

Whatever else I needed, whether it was eggs, bread, a bag of rice or something for dinner, I always came home with a little packet of chicken jerky for him. He knew the sound of that crinkly bag from across the flat. I still catch myself reaching for it in the pet aisle sometimes.

Grocery shopping is not glamorous, but it is part of the rhythm of life. And if you live in Bugis, work here, or are staying in a hotel or serviced apartment nearby, you need to know where to find good food, fair prices and the little things that make a place feel like home.

A good supermarket is like a good neighbour. You do not notice it until you need it, and then you are very glad it is there.

Here is something that surprises a lot of people: for such a busy area, Bugis has only one big supermarket right in its centre. But within a 10 to 15-minute walk, you have budget supermarkets, gourmet grocers, a Japanese discount hall and even a 24-hour shopping centre. Here are my 8 favourites, and how to choose between them. Every place on this list was checked as open in October 2026.

Supermarkets in Bugis, in a Nutshell

• Closest supermarket to Bugis MRT: CS Fresh, Bugis Junction
• Best for budget groceries: Sheng Siong, New World Centre (Jalan Berseh)
• Best gourmet supermarkets: CS Fresh at Raffles City, FairPrice Finest at Funan
• Best for Japanese snacks and late shopping: Don Don Donki, Suntec City
• Best 24-hour shopping: Mustafa Centre
• Best for dried goods and local ingredients: Albert Centre Market

Quick Guide: Supermarkets Near Bugis at a Glance

Supermarkets Inside Bugis

1. CS Fresh, Bugis Junction

CS Fresh is the supermarket right in the heart of Bugis, in the basement of Bugis Junction and just steps from the MRT. It is the upmarket format of Cold Storage, one of Singapore’s oldest supermarket names, so you will find lots of imported produce, gourmet items, organic products, a good wine and beer selection, and ready-to-eat options alongside everyday groceries.

It is where I pop in after work for “just one thing” and somehow leave with a full basket. The fresh bread, the cheese, the little treats you did not plan to buy. You know how it is.

• Best for: convenient grocery runs, imported and gourmet products, wine and beer, ready-to-eat meals
• What you will find: fresh produce, groceries, gourmet and organic foods, kitchenware, baby products and household items
• Hours: daily, 9am to 10pm
• Address: Bugis Junction, 200 Victoria Street, #B1-17/18
• Phone: +65 6336 1008

My tip: CS Fresh is not the cheapest supermarket in town. For big weekly shops, I combine it with a trip to Sheng Siong. CS Fresh is for convenience and treats, Sheng Siong for value.

2. Albert Centre Market

Albert Centre on Queen Street is much more than a hawker centre. Upstairs, it has a market with over 100 stalls selling preserved and dried goods and everyday sundries, the kind of local ingredients that supermarkets do not always stock. Think dried mushrooms, spices, preserved vegetables, and the bits and pieces you need for home-cooked Chinese and Malay dishes.

The whole centre reopened in May 2025 after a three-month renovation, and it feels brighter and airier now. I love wandering the aisles, chatting with the stallholders, and then rewarding myself with lunch downstairs.

• Best for: dried goods, local ingredients, sundries, and a taste of old Singapore
• Hours: the centre is open daily. Market stalls keep their own hours, and many are busiest in the morning.
• Address: 270 Queen Street (Albert Centre Market & Food Centre)

My tip: bring cash and go in the morning, when the most stalls are open. Then eat at one of the more than 80 cooked-food stalls on the ground floor.

Supermarkets a Short Walk From Bugis

3. Sheng Siong, New World Centre (Jalan Berseh)

When I want value, I go to Sheng Siong. This is the homegrown, no-frills supermarket chain that many Singaporeans swear by for affordable fresh meat, fish and vegetables, plus a big range of its own house brands. The nearest outlet to Bugis is in the basement of New World Centre on Jalan Berseh, about a 10 to 12-minute walk away, near Jalan Besar MRT.

It is busy, practical and very good value. I usually do my big weekly shop here and carry it home with aching arms and a happy wallet.

• Best for: weekly groceries on a budget, fresh meat, fish and vegetables, Sheng Siong house brands
• Hours: many Sheng Siong stores open from around 7am to 11pm. Check the Sheng Siong app for this outlet’s exact hours.
• Address: New World Centre, 1 Jalan Berseh, #B1-02/22

My tip: it is right next to the Jalan Berseh food centre, so combine your shop with a cheap lunch.

4. CS Fresh, Raffles City

The CS Fresh at Raffles City is a bigger, more premium version of the Bugis Junction store, about a 10 to 12-minute walk from Bugis towards City Hall. When I need something special, like good cheese, a particular imported ingredient, or a nice bottle of wine for a dinner party, this is where I go.

• Best for: gourmet groceries, imported products, special-occasion shopping
• Address: Raffles City Shopping Centre, 252 North Bridge Road, #B1-01

My tip: it is directly connected to City Hall MRT, so it is easy to stop by on your way home.

5. FairPrice Finest, Funan

FairPrice is Singapore’s biggest supermarket chain, run as a co-operative, and FairPrice Finest is its more upmarket format. The Funan outlet sells deli items, wines, carefully selected seafood, organic products and imported seasonal produce, alongside everyday FairPrice basics.

I like that you get a bit of gourmet without the gourmet prices on everything. You can buy a nice cheese and your everyday toilet paper in the same trip.

• Best for: a balance of everyday groceries and gourmet treats
• Address: Funan, 107 North Bridge Road, #B1-10

My tip: FairPrice runs weekday discount schemes and price freezes on everyday essentials, so check what is on offer before you shop.

6. Don Don Donki, Suntec City

Don Don Donki is a Japanese discount store, and walking into one is an experience. There is music, bright signs, and aisles packed with Japanese snacks, sweets, fresh produce, meat and seafood, ready-to-eat bento, sushi, sweet potatoes and household goods. The Suntec City outlet is about a 12 to 15-minute walk from Bugis.

I always go in for one thing (usually roasted sweet potatoes) and come out with three bags of snacks I definitely did not need. It is my favourite place to buy treats for friends.

• Best for: Japanese snacks and groceries, ready-to-eat bento and sushi, late-evening shopping, gifts
• Hours: generally open until late. Check the latest hours before a late-night trip.
• Address: Suntec City, 3 Temasek Boulevard, Tower 5, West Wing, Level 2

My tip: the Suntec store celebrated its 5th anniversary in June 2026 with special deals, and it often runs promotions on ready meals in the evening. Go after 8pm for the best bento bargains.

7. Mustafa Centre, Little India

Mustafa Centre is a Singapore legend: a huge, 24-hour shopping centre in Little India, about a 15 to 20-minute walk from Bugis. Its supermarket floor is packed with fresh produce, dried beans and spices, rice in every size, frozen goods, snacks, and ingredients for Indian and South Asian cooking that are hard to find anywhere else.

And because it never closes, it has saved me more than once at midnight when I suddenly needed something.

• Best for: 24-hour shopping, spices and South Asian ingredients, rice and dried goods, bulk buying
• Hours: 24 hours
• Address: 145 Syed Alwi Road (nearest MRT: Farrer Park)

My tip: Mustafa is enormous and can be overwhelming. Make a list, head straight to the supermarket floor, and leave time to get a little lost. Everyone does.

8. Convenience Stores Around Bugis

For milk, bread, drinks, snacks and late-night essentials, you are never far from a convenience store in Bugis. 7-Eleven and Cheers have outlets around the area, and many are open 24 hours. They are more expensive than supermarkets, but perfect when you just need one or two things right now.

My tip: for anything more than a few items, the short walk to a supermarket will save you money.

Grocery Delivery to Bugis

Some weeks, I simply do not have the energy to carry heavy bags home. On those days, I order online. Most of the big supermarket chains deliver to Bugis, and you can usually choose a delivery slot that suits you.

• FairPrice: the FairPrice online store and app deliver across Singapore, which is handy since there is no big FairPrice in Bugis itself.
• Sheng Siong: Sheng Siong has its own online store, great for value groceries without the walk to Jalan Berseh.
• Cold Storage and CS Fresh: order online for gourmet and imported products.
• RedMart: the online grocer on Lazada, with a wide range and regular promotions.

My tip: heavy, bulky items like rice, bottled water, detergent and toilet paper are the best things to order online. Save your in-person trips for fresh produce you want to pick yourself.

Halal Groceries Near Bugis

Many of my readers ask about halal groceries. In Singapore, look for the MUIS halal logo on packaged food, and check meat and ready-to-eat counters carefully, because not every product in a supermarket is halal-certified.

• Read the labels: the MUIS halal logo is the easiest way to check packaged items.
• Ask at the counter: for fresh meat, deli and ready meals, ask the staff which products are halal.
• Explore Kampong Glam: the shops around Arab Street and Kampong Glam, a short walk from Bugis, carry many Middle Eastern and Malay ingredients.

Healthy & Organic Shopping in Bugis

If you are trying to eat better (I am always trying), these are the best places to look.

• CS Fresh (Bugis Junction and Raffles City): a wide range of organic and imported produce, plus health foods.
• FairPrice Finest (Funan): organic products and imported seasonal produce alongside everyday prices.
• Sheng Siong and markets: fresh local vegetables and fruit at good prices. Eating seasonally is often the healthiest and cheapest choice.

My tip: I keep a little rule for myself. Fill half the basket with fruit and vegetables before I let myself go near the snack aisle. It does not always work, but it helps.

Shopping Greener in Bugis

• Bring your own bags: large supermarkets in Singapore charge for disposable carrier bags, so keep a foldable bag in your handbag or backpack.
• Buy loose produce: choose fruit and vegetables without plastic packaging where you can.
• Buy only what you need: smaller, more frequent trips (easy when you live near Bugis) mean less food waste.

Which Supermarket Should You Choose?

How Do Supermarket Prices Compare?

Supermarket prices in Singapore vary quite a bit depending on where you shop. As a simple guide:

• Budget-friendly: Sheng Siong and regular FairPrice stores are usually the best value for everyday groceries, especially fresh meat, vegetables and house-brand products. Mustafa Centre and local markets can be very good value for spices, rice and dried goods.
• Mid-range: FairPrice Finest and Don Don Donki sit in the middle, with a mix of everyday prices and premium or imported items.
• Premium: CS Fresh focuses on imported, gourmet and organic products, so prices are usually higher, but the selection is excellent.

The same brand of milk or cereal can cost noticeably different amounts in different stores. If you shop often, it is worth comparing your regular items.

My Tips for Saving Money on Groceries in Bugis

• Mix and match: buy your basics at Sheng Siong or FairPrice, and your treats at CS Fresh or Donki.
• Try house brands: Sheng Siong and FairPrice both have their own brands, which are often much cheaper than big-name products.
• Look for discount days: FairPrice runs weekday discount schemes for seniors and others, and has price freezes on hundreds of essentials. Check the latest before you go.
• Shop late for ready meals: some supermarkets, including Don Don Donki, mark down ready meals in the evening.
• Check unit prices: under a national pilot that expanded in October 2026, FairPrice, Sheng Siong and other supermarkets show unit prices (such as price per 100g or per litre) on dozens of everyday product types, and Cold Storage joins from November. It makes comparing pack sizes much easier.
• Bring your own bag: large supermarkets in Singapore charge for disposable carrier bags.

Grocery Shopping Tips for Visitors Staying in Bugis

Bugis is full of hotels and serviced apartments, and many visitors ask me where to buy groceries. Here is my advice.

• For snacks, drinks and fruit: CS Fresh at Bugis Junction is the most convenient.
• For souvenirs and gifts: Don Don Donki and Mustafa Centre are fun places to find snacks and treats to take home.
• For local flavours: look for local brands of kaya, curry pastes, instant laksa and bak kwa (especially around Chinese New Year).
• For late-night needs: Mustafa Centre is open 24 hours, and many convenience stores in Bugis are too.
• For self-catering: if your accommodation has a kitchen, combine fresh food from Sheng Siong with ingredients from Albert Centre Market.

Shopping for a Dinner Party in Bugis

I love having friends over, and Bugis makes it easy to shop for a proper home-cooked dinner. Here is how I plan it.

1. Plan the menu first: write your list by store, so you are not running back and forth.
2. Start with the basics: buy rice, vegetables, meat and pantry staples at Sheng Siong for the best value.
3. Add the special touches: pick up good cheese, crackers, bread and a bottle of wine at CS Fresh, either at Bugis Junction or the bigger Raffles City store.
4. Find the secret ingredients: for spices, dried mushrooms or anything a little unusual, visit Albert Centre Market or Mustafa Centre.
5. Dessert: if you run out of time, grab a ready-made cake or Japanese sweets from Don Don Donki. Nobody needs to know.

The last time I did this, I cooked a big pot of curry chicken with ingredients from three different places, and my friends still talk about it. I did not tell them half the spices came from a 24-hour shop at midnight.

Pet Supplies Near Bugis

For Milo, I always kept a few basics at home: food, treats, poop bags and a spare tin for emergencies. Most big supermarkets around Bugis, including CS Fresh, Sheng Siong and FairPrice Finest, carry everyday pet food and treats for cats and dogs, and Mustafa Centre has a wide range too.

• For everyday basics: any big supermarket nearby.
• For special diets: a dedicated pet shop or your vet will have a better range than a supermarket.
• For treats: keep a small stash at home, so you never run out at the worst moment. Trust me.

A Perfect Grocery Morning in Bugis

1. 8:30am: walk to Albert Centre for dried goods, then have a cheap breakfast downstairs.
2. 10am: head to Sheng Siong at New World Centre for your weekly basics.
3. 11:30am: stop at CS Fresh in Bugis Junction for good bread, cheese and a little treat for yourself.
4. 12pm: go home, put everything away, and make yourself a well-deserved cup of tea.

People Also Asked

Is there a supermarket in Bugis Junction?

Yes. CS Fresh is in the basement of Bugis Junction at #B1-17/18, open daily from 9am to 10pm. It is Cold Storage’s upmarket supermarket format.

Is there a FairPrice in Bugis?

There is no large FairPrice supermarket inside Bugis Junction or Bugis+. The nearest FairPrice Finest is at Funan (#B1-10), about a 15-minute walk away. For budget groceries close to Bugis, Sheng Siong at New World Centre on Jalan Berseh is a good alternative.

What is the cheapest supermarket near Bugis?

Sheng Siong at New World Centre (1 Jalan Berseh) is usually the best value for everyday groceries. Mustafa Centre is also very affordable for spices, rice and dried goods.

Is there a 24-hour supermarket near Bugis?

Yes. Mustafa Centre at 145 Syed Alwi Road in Little India is open 24 hours, about a 15 to 20-minute walk from Bugis. Many convenience stores around Bugis are also open 24 hours.

Is there a Don Don Donki in Bugis?

There is no Don Don Donki inside Bugis itself. The nearest is at Suntec City, about a 12 to 15-minute walk away.

Where can I buy local dried goods and spices near Bugis?

Albert Centre Market at 270 Queen Street has over 100 market stalls selling dried goods and sundries, and Mustafa Centre has a huge range of spices and South Asian ingredients.

My Final Note

I do not buy Milo’s jerky anymore. But I still walk past the pet aisle every time, and I still smile.

That is the funny thing about supermarkets. They are full of small, ordinary moments: the snack you always buy, the fruit that reminds you of home, the treat you pick up for someone you love. Over time, those little moments add up to a life.

So whether you are stocking up for the week, grabbing dinner on the way home, or hunting for that one ingredient you cannot find anywhere else, I hope this guide helps you shop a little smarter and a little happier.