Waffles are a glorious thing. Savour it as a dessert, brunch item or with your breakfast staples. If you are tired of having the usual fare of ice cream on waffles, venture into unique and one-of-a-kind options that you can easily find in Singapore.
More and more restaurants and cafes have created interesting sweet and savoury waffles for your dining pleasure. From butter prawns on squid ink waffles to truffle mac and cheese waffles, get creative with our list of the Most Unique Waffles in Singapore.
#1 23 JUMPIN
People flock to 23 Jumpin for the affordable and unique cafe menu items at nett prices. Our favourite item on the menu is their ingenious Mushroom Waffle Pizza (S$14), a truly great representation of the best of both worlds. The waffle is topped off generously with sliced button mushrooms and then baked with cheese for an added crunch and taste.
The Commerce @ Irving
1 Irving Place #01-25
Tel: +65 9137 5697
Tue to Sun: 11am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Tai Seng
#2 BUTTERSCOTCH
Ondeh Ondeh is a traditional Malaysian coconut kueh filled with Gula Melaka (palm sugar). Over at Butterscotch Cafe – a muslim-owned cafe in Bukit Merah – you can find an Ondeh Ondeh Waffles (S$12) made of pandan waffles topped with Gula Melaka sauce and coconut flakes.
Block 164 Bukit Merah Central #01-3625
Tue to Sun: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Redhill
#3 COMMUNE CAFE
Located inside Millenia Walk, one might miss out on a gem of a cafe, Commune Cafe, which serves a hearty plate of Churro Waffles (S$8). The waffles come with a side of vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce that is a perfect accompaniment to the waffles.
9 Raffles Boulevard
Millenia Walk #02-50
Tel: +65 6337 1038
Mon to Fri: 7.30am – 8pm
Sat to Sun: 12pm – 8pm
Nearest Station: Promenade
#4 DAZZLING CAFE
Dazzling Cafe has officially opened its doors to their fans in Singapore. We were impressed particularly by this beautifully plated Strawberry Ice Cream Waffle with Mochi (S$16.90). Mochi bits are mixed in with the waffle batter to create a texture like no other.
15 Stamford Road
Capitol Piazza #01-85
Tel: +65 6384 3310
Daily: 12pm – 8pm
Nearest Station: City Hall
FATCAT Ice Cream Bar isn’t just known for their perfect mojito spheres and range of artisanal ice cream, they also serve a mean plate of Charcoal Waffles with Salted Egg Yolk Sauce and salted caramel sauce (S$11.50 with a scoop of premium ice cream). Amazingly, the waffles do not get soggy even after adding on the accompanying sauces.
Bedok North Avenue 2
#01-25 Block 416
Tel: +65 8201 1201
Mon, Wed to Thu, Sun: 1pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 1pm -11pm
(Closed on Tue)
Nearest Station: Bedok
#6 HYDE & CO.
White walls and white furniture fill up the simple yet classy interior. Hyde & Co. has a range of waffles on their menu but we suggest going right for the Butterscotch Popcorn (S$14). If the photo is not already tempting enough, each waffle is served on a huge plate with a dollop of vanilla bean ice cream – more than enough for two to share.
785 North Bridge Road
Singapore 198573
Tel: +65 6635 5785
Sun & Mon: 11am – 6pm
Wed to Sat: 11am – 10.30pm
(Closed on Tue)
Nearest MRT: Bugis
#7 MONTANA BREW BAR
Truffle Mac & Cheese Waffle (S$12.50) sounds like a heavenly combination you can only get in your wildest dreams. Thankfully, Montana Brew Bar has aced this with their own rendition that tastes even better than it looks. Our tip is to skip the salsa on the side and just dive right into the waffle.
1 Selegie Road
POMO #01-04
Tel: +65 9833 1790
Daily: 8am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Dhoby Gaut
If you are here for their popular cold brewed coffee, why not savour that with their inexpensive and delicious Waffles (S$10) served with a side of stewed apples, greek yogurt and crushed pistachio? What impressed us the most was the generous amount of stewed apples which were incredibly delicious.
88 Rangoon Road #01-03
Singapore 218374
Tel: +65 6341 5458
Mon: 12pm – 10pm
Wed to Fri: 12pm – 10pm
Sat: 10am – 6.30pm
Sun: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Farrer Park
#9 SPATHE PUBLIC HOUSE
While Spathe Public House is known for their Chicken and Waffles, we’ve decided to venture out of the norm to savour the latest waffle on their menu, Tiger Prawn Waffle ($21).
Cooked in garlic butter and white wine then de-shelled for easy consumption, the tiger prawns were fresh and juicy, a perfect partner to the savoury squid ink waffle base.
8 Mohamed Sultan Road
#01-01
Tel: +65 6735 1035
Mon to Fri: 11am – 11pm
Sat: 9am – 11pm
Sun: 9am – 5pm
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay
Stateland Cafe’s Red Velvet Waffles (S$14.90) has been touted as the best red velvet waffle in Singapore by many and we couldn’t agree more. Slathered generously with cream cheese, the whole dish is a delight to the tastebuds.
30 Bali Lane
Tel: +65 9296 4997
Mon, Wed to Thu: 12pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 12am
Sun: 11am – 6pm
(Closed on Tue)
Nearest Station: Bugis
#11 THE BEAST
Chicken and waffles are a common Southern cuisine and The Beast, inspired by Southern food culture, serves probably the best one (S$20) in Singapore. Don’t be fooled by the mini serving of bourbon maple syrup on the side because it’s so delicious that you might end up licking it clean.
17 Jalan Klapa
Singapore 199329
Tel: +65 6295 0017
Mon to Thu: 5pm – 12am
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 1am
Sun: 10am – 5pm
Nearest Station: Bugis
#12 THE COLD PANTRY
The Chocolate Root Beer Waffle (S$12.50) is out of this world. Although chocolate in the batter made the waffle slightly cake-ier in texture, we liked that the waffle still stayed crisp throughout and the added chocolate chip cookie, charcoal vanilla soft-serve and the homemade root beer sauce all came together perfectly.
131 Rangoon Road
Tel: +65 9179 7266
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 9pm
Fri to Sun: 12pm – 10pm
(Closed on Tuesdays)
Nearest Station: Farrer Park
For more recommendations, read our guide to 15 extraordinary waffles you must try in Singapore.
About the writer:
Cheryl is a staff writer for ladyironchef. She loves a good steak and an even better cuppa. She eats just about anything and everything. In her free time, she regularly starts on sci-fi or fantasy movie marathons.
It’s a lovely list and I would love to try quite a few of them, thank you for writing about these
However, I’m rather baffled about the good reviews for Stateland Cafe. I’ve been there 2 or 3 times and I’ve gotten terrible service every time. Tried their Smores Waffle and while the toppings were fun and great, the waffle itself tasted bland, and had a cardboard-like texture.
A friend of mine has also seen them placing frozen red velvet waffles into the waffle maker, too… I find that completely defeats the purpose of having waffles at a cafe. If I wanted frozen waffles I would have just gone to the supermarket. Is there REALLY something I’m missing out on?
Actually ondeh-ondeh is a traditional food from Indonesia called klepon.