Crown Centre is a shopping centre at 557 Bukit Timah Rd, Bukit Timah, Singapore. It holds a 3.8 Google rating from 226 reviews, a large number of opinions.
An older neighbourhood shopping centre differs from a modern mall: it tends to be smaller, with independent shops, service providers, eateries and a mix of long-standing tenants, and the appeal is in finding things you do not see in the big chains. Bukit Timah is a leafy, largely residential area with many families, schools and a long road of shops and restaurants, so a centre there serves a local crowd, and lunchtimes and weekends are the busiest. A weekday morning or mid-afternoon is calmer. Regulars check which floor a unit is on, carry cash in case a small shop does not take cards, and compare prices before buying. Older centres vary in how they are kept, so it is worth reading recent reviews for comments on cleanliness and specific shops, especially with a middling overall rating. Parking can be limited along Bukit Timah Road, so bus routes and walking are often easier. The air-conditioning is a welcome break from Singapore's heat and sudden showers.
For residents along Bukit Timah Road, Crown Centre is a neighbourhood pl