In a world-class airport like Changi Airport, most foods are ridiculously overpriced.
But, my friends, fret not. There are 2 staff canteens in the airport where you can find food under S$5, one in Terminal 1 and another one in Terminal 2.
Today, I’m going to show you how to find the new staff canteen at Terminal 2 because the canteen is rather hidden from the public. Previously managed by Select, the canteen is now managed by Kopitiam. Watch my video here:
Tips:1. Use Kopitiam card (blue colour) to get 10% discount off your purchase. If you don’t have, just purchase one from the self-service machine. But, do your cost-benefit analysis beforehand because a new card costs a couple of bucks.
2. Once you finish eating, return the tray to tray collection area and tap your Kopitiam card to a card reader to get 2 points. 40 points give you a free coffee/tea.
Let me know what you think of the canteen and what’s your favourite food!
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19 May 2017wow i never knew! thanks for sharing! wonder why its so hidden
Eva
21 May 2017Glad you find it useful! Yeah, it’s so hidden I had a hard time locating it!
A
6 Aug 2018Kopidiam card is just for Singaporean or also for foreigners? How can I get one
Eva
7 Aug 2018Hi, it’s for everyone. Try to ask the drink counter.
Milind
16 Jan 2019Can I reach staff canteen through transit area of Terminal 2? How?
Eva
16 Jan 2019No unless you exit immigration
A
6 Mar 2019in the staff canteen must try some delicious typical singaporean foods ? and can i pay with euro ? or must to have sing dollar ? i just stay there just 2 hours
FH
4 Feb 2019Could you tell me open hours? is it 24hours?
Eva
7 Feb 2019Hey FH, it’s open from 7am – 9pm only, not 24 hours. I have included the opening hours in the video (at 1:20) but probably it’s too fast to be noticeable. Thanks for the input!
Fiona Britten Brown
1 Jul 2019Hello,
Are you able to get a beer in the staff canteen areas?
Eva
7 Jul 2019Hi Fiona, I don’t recall seeing any alcohol in the canteen.
Kim
2 Nov 2019Hi Eva, thank you so much for all the information on Singapore. I found it extremely helpful and comprehensive. You have a real talent for writing. Keep up the great work.
Eva
3 Nov 2019Thank you 🙂