After shuttering its Telok Ayer storefront in early last year and staging a brief pop-up comeback at Dempsey, one of Singapore’s most beloved sandwich shops has found a new home on wheels. Park Bench Deli is back in the central business district, trading as a food truck parked at Ocean Financial Centre on Collyer Quay.
The move comes amid a mini renaissance for the city’s sandwich scene. Within weeks of each other, new players Between Buns Deli opened a brick-and-mortar outlet on Robinson Road, and Mamma Mia Focaccia launched an Italian deli with a hidden champagne bar. Park Bench Deli’s return adds a familiar, cult-favorite name to the lineup.
From Telok Ayer Legend to Mobile Kitchen
Park Bench Deli first landed in Singapore’s dining landscape in the Telok Ayer neighborhood, quickly building a reputation for loaded, American-style deli sandwiches. Its cheesesteak—a towering pile of roast beef, melted provolone, sautéed onions, and gooey cheese—became an unofficial calling card. Another nostalgic staple was the PBJ sandwich, which surprised diners with a crunchy cornflake topping over peanut butter and jam.
When the original location closed in March 2023, regulars mourned the loss. Then, in December 2025, the brand briefly resurfaced with a limited-time pop-up at Dempsey, fueling hopes for a permanent return. That return has now taken a more agile form: a food truck stationed in the heart of the CBD.
What’s on the Menu
The revamped menu is streamlined for speed but stays true to the deli’s soul. The star remains the cheesesteak (S$20)—a classic combination of roast beef, provolone, and onions that longtime fans will instantly recognize. Two newer creations have already become crowd-pleasers:
- Goodfellas (S$24): Stacked with mortadella and Iberico salami.
- Steak Frites (S$22): Essentially a steakhouse experience compressed into a sandwich, complete with fries.
The truck operates Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., catering to the lunch-and-post-work crowd at Ocean Financial Centre (10 Collyer Quay, Atrium). For daily updates, the deli posts on its Instagram account @parkbenchdeli.
A Small Space, Big Impact
Park Bench Deli’s pivot to a food truck reflects a broader trend in Singapore’s F&B scene: established brands experimenting with lower-overhead formats to re-enter prime locations without committing to expensive long-term leases. The move also capitalizes on the growing appetite for premium, quick-service lunches among CBD workers.
For fans, the new location offers a chance to reunite with their favorite overstuffed sandwiches without trekking back to Telok Ayer. And for newcomers, perhaps, to discover that some legends are better on the move.
For more dining news, check out Time Out Singapore’s coverage of The Mad Sailors’ return to Haji Lane and Ladurée’s new flagship at Takashimaya.