Many visitors to Japan admire the large variety of food products that can be bought from vending machines there.
Perhaps taking the cue from them, convenience store chain 7-Eleven has launched their first vending machines at Geylang Bahru MRT station.
Source: SBS Transit Ltd on Facebook
Unlike many other vending machines here, 7-Eleven’s new vending machines offer snacks like onigiri, sandwiches and potato chips, alongside drinks.
In a Facebook post about the vending machines on Friday (19 Jan), SBS Transit said it had partnered 7-Eleven to launch concept stores at two Downtown Line MRT stations.
One such station is Geylang Bahru, where commuters can find a vending machine concept store.
Source: Google Maps
This is the first of its kind in Singapore, SBS Transit added.
The vending machine concept store consists of four machines in a row.
Photos by SBS Transit show snacks and ready-to-eat meals one can typically find at 7-Eleven stores across Singapore for sale at the machines.
They include products such as onigiri, sandwiches, salads, potato chips, dried mangoes, chocolate bars and biscuits.
Source: SBS Transit Ltd on Facebook
This is on top of a wide range of soft drinks, juices, milk and mineral water.
Commuters feeling peckish can thus grab a bite as they’re rushing to get somewhere.
The items in the photos won’t be all that’s available — the contents of the vending machines will be “refreshed periodically”, SBS Transit said, so people should look out for new additions.
The second concept store — 7Café+ — was also opened at Bugis MRT station.
The café is also the second of its kind in Singapore, with the first 7Café+ having opened at Jewel Changi Airport in 2022.
The one in Bugis is located along the long passageway connecting the Downtown Line and East-West Line concourses of the station.
Source: SBS Transit Ltd on Facebook
Though it’s called a café, 7Café+ at Bugis MRT is described as a “takeaway food haven”.
That’s probably because there are no seats for customers to chill with a cuppa, unlike its counterpart.
Source: Google Maps
However, those desiring some hot food can savour an assortment of fried chicken products and hotdog buns.
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There’s also an oden and noodle station for those who want some piping hot broth.
Sweet treats like cakes and other desserts are also available.
Source: Google Maps
To help gulp down all the food is a range of hot and cold beverages.
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Ready-to-eat meals can also be found, according to SBS Transit.
Also read: M’sia 7-Eleven Has In-Store Café & Bakery With Croffle Sticks, Matcha Drinks & Desserts
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Featured image adapted from SBS Transit Ltd on Facebook.
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