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According to Lyn Bong, business at the cafe has slowed in recent years, particularly during dinner hours, though lunch crowds remain steady.<\/p>\n
Rent is a key consideration. The Far East Plaza spot, which comprises two shop units, costs just under S$10,000 a month, while the stall at Ang Mo Kio is about 30 per cent lower.<\/p>\n
Eve and Lyn own a small chain of hair salons called Empire Charme, and first ran a now-defunct hair salon at Far East Plaza. No surprise they were regular customers at Greenview Cafe before they bought it for S$60,000.<\/p>\n
The siblings retained part of Greenview\u2019s original kitchen staff. \u201cThe same cook helped train our new staff and works part-time as she\u2019s getting old. She\u2019s staying at Ang Mo Kio too,\u201d Lyn Bong said with a laugh, so you might still spot the cook at the new stall.<\/p>\n
Long before they became owners, Greenview Cafe was a constant hangout for the sisters.<\/p>\n
They developed a strong friendship with Aunty Betty. When she decided to step down in 2019, she approached the sisters about taking over the business. \u201cShe felt it was a waste to shut her business after 30 years and asked if we were keen to take over and help sustain it,\u201d Lyn Bong recalled.<\/p>\n
Despite having no F&B background, the duo decided to take the plunge. \u201cWe agreed with aunty that it would be a waste to let it go. So we took a leap of faith to try to sustain the business, which managed to survive even during Covid.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n