Tampines folks, you’re in for a treat. From fancy churros to old-school chendol, we’ve hunted down the 10 best dessert spots in your hood for that quintessential post-meal indulgence.

Don’t say we didn’t warn you but for those of you who are trying to watch your diet, proceed with caution.

19TEA

19Tea is a dainty little South Korean cafe offering a range of soufflé pancakes and milk tea drinks. Their interior is dressed in vibrant pinks and minimalistic touches, providing customers with a youthful, bright atmosphere.

Their pancakes come in various flavours — Original, Tiramisu and Matcha. Their Original Snow Pancake ($S3.90) is soft and airy, finished with a liberal slathering of thick, milky cream. As for their beverage selection, take your pick from boba milk teas and refreshing fruit teas.

1 Tampines Walk, Tampines Hub, #01-82
Singapore 520940
Tel +65 6340 3636
Sun – Fri: 11am – 10pm
Sat: 11am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Tampines

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CHURROS REPUBLIC

Churros Republic is changing the game of the churros scene. What were once Spanish deep-fried dough bites have been transformed into full-fledged artisanal desserts in the hands of Faizar Hussein. The amount of thought that goes into each dish and level of finesse in plating will have you feeling like you’re in a fine dining establishment.

His genius takes on churros sees groundbreaking creations such as Creme Brulee (S$7.90) churros and Banoffee Pie with a churro crust. If you’re not about that fancy life, they offer classic, no-frills churros as well.

Our Tampines Hub, 1 Tampines Walk, #B1-K28
Singapore 528523
Tel +65 8809 4134
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Tampines

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HARITTS DONUTS & COFFEE

Got cravings for some donuts? Haritts Donuts & Coffee will satisfy you with their soft and slightly dense donuts. Founded and popularised in Japan, their donuts are all handmade and made fresh daily to ensure optimal texture and quality.

WIth flavours like Matcha, Earl Grey and Cream Cheese, you’re going to have a hard time deciding. We would recommend their Cream Cheese and Matcha renditions.

10 Tampines Central 1, Tampines 1 #02-K02
Singapore 529536
Tel +65 8777 1033
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Tampines

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MØ CAFE

Are your legs drained from walking around Courts? Take a break at MØ Cafe, a cosy corner within the mega-store that you wouldn’t have thought much of. But trust us, their cakes are delicious and their coffee is seriously legit.

Their signature MØlacca coffee (S$5.90, +S$1 for iced) is a must-order. Made from Mandheling coffee beans, the coffee brags of a deep robust flavour and is lightly sweetened with gula melaka. Pair it with their Rose Lychee Cake (S$7.20), a fragrant fruity indulgence that’s light on the palate.

50 Tampines North Drive 2, Level 2
Singapore 528766
Mon – Fri: 10.30am – 7pm
Sat – Sun: 10am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Pasir Ris

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PENANG A1 CHENDOL

There are just some unbearably hot days when all you want to do is wolf down some ice — we get it. And so does Penang A1 Chendol. This hole-in-the-wall shop certainly knows how to do a mean bowl of Chendol.

Their no-frills Traditional Chendol (S$3) has got all the usual suspects of gula melaka, coconut milk, pandan jelly and kidney beans. They are pretty generous with the ingredients, ensuring a satisfying spoonful every time. If you’re in the mood for a drink instead, they do a solid D-24 Durian Smoothie (S$4.50/regular, S$5/large).

822 Tampines Street 81
Singapore 520822
Tel +65 9092 9480
Daily: 11.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Tampines West

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SUGARLOAF

Run by the students from Temasek Polytechnic’s Culinary Academy, Sugarloaf is a training cafe that dishes out a variety of hot savouries and desserts. While you may not think much of a training cafe, you’d be very wrong in this case.

Sugarloaf’s desserts could camouflage themselves in any respectable patisserie, with their level of presentation and quality. Try for yourselves, whether it’s their Fruit Tart or Opera Cake.

Block 31 Tampines Avenue 1, Temasek Polytechnic, Level 1 Temasek Culinary Academy
Singapore 529757
Tel +65 6780 6363
Mon – Fri: 10.30am – 2.30pm
Nearest Station: Tampines West

THREE’S A CROWD

The waffles-and-ice-cream craze may have mellowed out a little but Three’s A Crowd is giving us every reason to bring it back. This neighbourhood dessert cafe serves up fresh ice cream in mostly classic flavours and spectacular house-made cakes.

Their best-selling Dark Chocolate (S$4.50 for a single scoop) will leave its imprint with its intensely rich cocoa profile. Pair it with their airy, crispy Classic Waffle (S$6) for the ultimate indulgence.

Let’s not forget about their cake selection which offers unique flavours, from Speculoos Cheesecake to Ondeh Ondeh.

802 Tampines Ave 4, #01-11
Singapore 520802
Tel +65 6702 0700
Sun – Thurs: 12pm – 10.30pm
Fri – Sat: 12pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Tampines West

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TIPSY PENGUIN

A dapper sports bar located just opposite Tampines Hub, Tipsy Penguin brings together sports, live music and great grub together in a lively, groovy communion. Their establishment is armed with snazzy lights and chic decor, serving as a conducive backdrop for a chill dessert spot.

Their dessert selection is armed with decadent treats, such as Their Accidental Cheesecake (S$10). Their tastefully burnt rendition is ultra-creamy and infused with a nice hint of smokiness.

300 Tampines Ave 5, #01-02A
Singapore 529653
Tel +65 8223 2983
Mon – Thurs: 12pm – 1am
Fri: 12pm – 2am
Sat – Sun: 5pm – 2am
Nearest Station: Tampines

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TWO HANA

What do you get when you meld Korean and Western flavours together? Two Hana knows the answer best. Apart from innovative mains, they also have an inventive dessert selection with offerings from milkshakes to ice cream.

Play it safe with their Berry Choco Brownie with Vanilla Ice Cream (S$10) or go wild with their Honey Butter Sweet Potato Fries with Vanilla Ice Cream (S$8). Their ice cream range has pretty intriguing flavours as well, such as Doenjang Caramel and Honey Yucha (S$5.50/single, S$9/double).

Century Square, #01-21, 2 Tampines Central 5
Singapore 529509
Tel +65 6260 4321
Sun – Thurs: 11am – 10pm
Fri – Sat: 11am -10.30pm
Nearest Station: Tampines

Jiggly, airy and soft, soufflé pancakes are one of the most legendary hybrids in the history of desserts. It doesn’t matter if you can barely stand after your meal — you’ll always have space for this lightweight indulgence.

Singapore has seen many cafes serving up these cloud-soft pancakes. People just can’t seem to get enough of them. But, just when you thought you’ve seen them all, another cafe strikes again. 19 Tea, a popular chain in South Korea known for its soufflé pancakes and tea has opened at Our Tampines Hub.

Their souffle pancakes are some of the most wallet-friendly ones we’ve seen — any one of them will set you back at less than $5!

19 Tea is a dainty little cafe offering a range of soufflé pancakes and milk tea drinks. Their interior is dressed in vibrant pinks and minimalistic touches, providing customers with a youthful, bright atmosphere.

We tried the signature Soufflé Pancakes in three flavours — Original (S$3.90), Matcha (S$4.20) and Tiramisu (S$4.20).

The Original Pancake was slathered in thick, milky cream and finished with a strawberry garnish that could have been a little bigger. The pancake itself was light and airy, but the cream sauce was a little too sweet for us.

Their matcha rendition was underwhelming, with the only thing setting it apart from the Original being a sprinkle of matcha powder atop. It would have been even better if the matcha powder was incorporated into the pancake batter itself.

As for their Tiramisu Pancake, there was nothing distinctively “tiramisu” about it, apart from the cocoa powder dusting. Nevertheless, it was still pretty delicious.

Of course, we couldn’t leave without getting one of their milk teas. We ordered their Signature Milk Tea (S$5.10), a classic brown sugar boba milk tea. Sadly, it missed the mark. The milk tea was too thin and the pearls were too dense.

Overall, we can’t see ourselves making a trip to Tampines just for 19Tea. But, if you’re looking for an aesthetic backdrop for an Instagrammable photo, this is the place to hit up.

1 Tampines Walk, Tampines Hub, #01-82
Singapore 528523
Sun – Fri: 11am – 10pm
Sat: 11am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Tampines

Let’s be real. With the kind of weather we have in Singapore, we can have ice cream every day.

A hidden gem among the countless maid agencies, massage parlours and tuition centres in Katong Shopping Centre lies The Humble Scoop, an ice cream parlour serving up in-house churned ice cream.

Tucked away in a quiet part of the basement, they pride themselves on locally inspired ice cream flavours. What really intrigued us were the names of the flavours on display. With names such as Orh Haw (hawthorn berry), Orh-Bee-Good (pulut hitam) and In-Kueh-Dible (salted coconut & gula melaka) that only us Singaporeans will understand, it definitely made us want to find out more.

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The shop was very cosy and gave off homely vibes with communal tables as well as some bar seats where you can see the ice cream being churned out.

Flavours change daily and are updated on the board at the storefront. Other flavours offered that day were Guava Sour Plum, Atas Ripple, Old School Chocolate, Black Sesame Paste, Sugar Cane with Lemon and Pistachio – old school flavours reminiscent of our childhood.

Basic flavours go for S$3.90 for a single scoop, S$6.90 for a double scoop and S$8.90 for a triple scoop. Premium flavours go for S$4.90 for a single scoop, S$8.90 for a double scoop and S$11.90 for a triple scoop.

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Coming from a full dinner, we opted for the lighter Guava Sour Plum and Orh Haw sorbet. The Guava Sour Plum was well-balanced, with sweet, salty and sour notes complementing each other, and tasted exactly like when we drench our guava slices with sng buay powder.

The Humble Scoop definitely perfected the sweetness of Orh Haw. Made of hawthorn berries, this flavour brought us back to the time where we used to secretly eat Haw Flakes in class. Both flavours were super refreshing – just what we needed in this sweltering heat.

If you are around the Katong area, we definitely recommend coming here for a scoop of nostalgia.