Orchard Road Sees Long Queues on Opening Day of Cédric Grolet Singapore

Cédric Grolet Singapore officially welcomed its first customers on September 14, drawing long lines outside the store in Orchard’s Como Orchard. Known globally for his picture-perfect viennoiseries like croissants and pain au chocolats, Grolet’s pastries have a dedicated following, with some items available only on-site—prompting an eager crowd to form early in the morning.

By 7:48 a.m., approximately 30 to 40 people had gathered in line. Although the store’s website listed its opening hours from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., doors opened slightly later at 8:30 a.m. as final preparations were underway. By then, the queue had swelled to 50 to 60 people, divided into sections for dine-in, takeaway, and pre-ordered collections via the shop’s click & collect service. The store seats around 40 people, with half of the seating reserved for walk-ins.

As the opening time neared, Grolet’s team came out to greet those in line, offering fist-bumps and, shortly after, small pastries as a treat for the dedicated crowd. Grolet himself then made an appearance, sporting stylish rabbit-patterned pants, much to the crowd’s delight.

The first in line was a duo who had arrived at 6:05 a.m., including a pastry chef who had followed Grolet’s work for some time. Taking advantage of a day off, she seized the opportunity to sample the acclaimed pastries firsthand.

Cédric Grolet Singapore is located at Como Orchard, 30 Bideford Rd, Level 2, and is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.