This is Brera

We are a Bakery & Cafe “with a mission”

The name Brera is inspired by the artistic district in Milan, Italy — a place where people savour the artisanal things in life. It is a neighbourhood where food, craftsmanship, and community coexist in cozy spaces that balance work and rest. This spirit guides the way we approach our bakery and café.

Our motto, “Love People - one slice at a time” is the heartbeat behind everything we do. It shapes our intentions, fuels our creativity, and guides the way we serve every customer who walks through our doors.

We pour our heart into our craft — from the ingredients we choose to the warmth with which we serve. This blog was created to help you get to know us better, and to share what we stand for. As you read, we hope you’ll feel confident in the care we put into our bakes, and be inspired to enjoy them with the people you love — at home, at work, or as gifts from the heart.

Our desire is for Brera to be your go-to place for wholesome, artisanal breads and pastries — a cosy space where bread lovers, families, friends, and even strangers feel at home.

How We Started

Bakery Brera began in 2015 as a humble, homegrown artisan bakery — born from a deep love for baking, hosting, & blessing others through the simple yet powerful gift of bread. Leaving behind a long corporate career in Engineering and HR, Thrina felt called to step into a new season with purpose: to serve through what has now grown into a “Bread of Life” ministry. Trading boardrooms for the bakery was far from easy, but it was a journey walked in faith and obedience.

Growing up in a family that loved cooking, food was always a way of gathering people, creating memories, and sharing love. When her four children were in their teens, the home kitchen became a playground of Western dishes, pastries, and desserts. Between 2011–2015, while living in the Philippines, this passion was further ignited — and a deeper appreciation for bread culture, hospitality, and community was formed. That season laid the groundwork for what was to come.

Upon returning to Singapore, a small shop space near the family church opened up - a location that felt divinely appointed. With a heart to “feed the multitudes” not just physically but meaningfully, Bakery Brera was birthed with a simple mission: to serve with love, to nourish with quality, and to build a community around the table.

Since then, Bakery Brera has grown beyond just baking. It has become a platform to uplift the community, nurture young talent, support persons with special needs, champion mental wellness, empower seniors and ex-offenders, and cultivate a culture of kindness and purpose through food.

In 2023, Brera extended its mission into the National Museum of Singapore with a community-focused café — a milestone that broadened its impact through meaningful seniors’ programs, engagement, inter-generational connections, and social outreach.

In 2025, building on the experience of the first café, Brera opened its second café at the National Gallery Singapore, bringing the best of our French-European pastries to a wider and more diverse community in the civic district — making our bakes more accessible to both locals and international visitors to the Gallery.

Today, Bakery Brera remains committed to cultivating a healthier, more appreciative bread-eating culture in Singapore — baking fresh daily with integrity, heart, and excellence, so that every loaf served carries warmth, purpose, and hope.

Building Connections

Brera was never meant to stand alone. Our heart is to add life, warmth and value to everyone we encounter — our customers, our community and our team.

Bread may be consumed in a moment, but the life it sparks should continue to flourish. We treasure every connection, conversation and partnership that begins over a humble loaf or coffee shared in our space.

Serving with gladness is our daily rhythm. Beyond baking, we share the story and knowledge of bread — exploring cultures and experiences through this universal language of nourishment and togetherness.

Our relationships are intentional, genuine and mutual. We believe growth happens in a well-connected community, where people learn from one another and lift each other up. We are on a lifelong journey of learning — and we hope to journey with you.

We don’t bake for one — we are called to serve the many, one loaf at a time, because bread has always symbolised life. “Drop by for a slice of life” captures what we hope to offer: food that fills the stomach, and moments that nourish the soul.

From Physical Bread to the Real Bread of Life

We believe our world is hungering for what is real — real nourishment, real connection, real hope.

At Brera, we see bread not just as food, but as a unifying language, a symbol of culture, community and care. Through our bakes, we hope to bring comfort, joy and a sense of belonging to everyone who walks through our doors.

We also believe that every person has far greater potential than they realise — the capacity to uplift others, make a difference, and bring light into the world. If we can be a humble vessel that encourages, restores and nourishes both body and soul, then we are fulfilling our purpose for this time.

While we bake physical bread with love, we hold to the truth that we do not live on bread alone. It is our hope that through warmth, kindness and service, you may also taste a deeper joy — one that truly satisfies and gives life.

Brera - What We Stand For

At Bakery Brera, we bake with heart. We honour traditional artisanal methods while adding our own creative touch to bring joy to every table.

Artisanal Quality
Freshly baked every day using natural, quality ingredients — less sweet, no preservatives, simply honest goodness.

Craft with Soul
Rooted in classic European baking, yet inspired by today’s tastes — always thoughtful, seasonal and delicious.

Warm, Heartfelt Service
A friendly neighbourhood bakery-café where everyone is welcomed, seen and cared for.

Inclusive & Community-Driven
We believe in using our business for good — creating opportunities and extending care to seniors, persons with special needs or mental health challenges, youth, caregivers and those in need.

Good for People & Planet
We bake responsibly and encourage mindful choices, from BYO initiatives to reducing waste and using resources wisely.

Sharing the Love of Bread
We enjoy educating and inspiring others through workshops, collaborations and community events — spreading appreciation for real bread and good food.