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

Previously known as the brand that brought the Instagram-worthy Hong-Kong style egglet waffles to Singapore in 2015, Hvala since has rebranded as an all-matcha lifestyle cafe. They have recently opened their second outlet at TripleOne Somerset, boasting the same chic, zen vibe as their outlet at CHIJMES.

Serving all-things Matcha, think Matcha Lattes, Whisked Matcha, Matcha cakes and Matcha Ice Cream, Hvala is an oasis for true matcha fans in Singapore.

Walking into Hvala at TripleOne Somerset was like walking into a modern Japanese Garden. Its Japanese-style minimalist interior was extremely calming and it provided the perfect backdrop to relax and enjoy the food and drinks.

It would be a great place to spend an afternoon catching up with friends over tea or just having some nice alone-time.

We first had to try the Matcha Latte (S$5.80) and we were not disappointed. The Matcha was freshly whisked and gently poured over milk to create a beautiful gradient. Sipping it down, the bitter taste of the matcha is contrasted by the milk and a little sweetness from the sugar syrup.

The Matcha was wonderfully smooth and flavourful with a floral note to it. It was pretty much one of the best Matcha Lattes we have had in Singapore.

To pair with our Matcha Latte, we ordered a slice of Hvala’s Hojicha Cake (S$7.80). Light and airy Hojicha-infused sponge is layered with fresh cream, adzuki beans and a generous drizzle of thick Hojicha sauce.

We loved how the smoky aroma of Hojicha was amplified by the bitter Hojicha sauce but we felt that the cake did not hold as much Hojicha flavour as we had hoped. We did like the nice contrast in texture that the adzuki beans provided, though!

Overall, we were pretty pleased with our experience at Hvala and we would love to come back again and spend the day here, sipping on a Matcha Latte and perhaps enjoy a book while doing so.

111 Somerset Road
TripleOne Somerset
Singapore 238164
Daily: 11.30am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

Matcha-lovers have good reason to rejoice as one of Hokkaido’s most famous matcha cafes has graced Singapore’s sunny shores. 108 Matcha Saro, specialising in matcha (Japanese green tea) and hojicha (roasted green tea) drinks and desserts, has set up shop in Suntec City!

Japanese desserts are all the rage now – whether it’s mochi, soft-serve or fluffy pancakes. Once you see the myriad of tea-flavoured items on 108 Matcha Saro’s menu, you’ll be scratching your heads, torn on what to try first!

Check out what we thought about this brand new matcha cafe in Singapore!

We tried the Matcha Hokkaido Soft Serve (S$4.90) and we enjoyed it very much. The ice cream was creamy and had a distinct matcha flavour, enhanced by the luscious matcha syrup that you can request to add on top of your swirl (it’s free).

The cone was a crunchy wafer cone, similar in texture to the McDonalds’ ice cream cone. Our only gripe was that it did become a little soggy as we ate the soft-serve.

Next up, we tried one of their Hojicha Mini Parfaits (S$6.90). The dessert comes with a swirl of Hojicha soft-serve, a scoop of sweet red bean paste, chewy mochi balls and a generous drizzle of syrup.

This was our favourite item from 108 Matcha Saro as the hojicha flavour was pronounced and had a delightful roasted flavour. The toppings paired impeccably with the soft serve – especially the chewy mochi balls!

Lastly, we had a taste of their Hot Matcha Latte (S$4.90). We thought it was pretty affordable. Taste-wise, we felt it had a distinct matcha taste but also a bit of a smoky note to it.

Overall, we felt that the food and drinks at 108 Matcha Saro were high-quality and we enjoyed the strong taste of tea. However, the service staff leave a lot to be desired as they seemed very distracted and disorganised despite there not being anyone else in the queue; so much so that in spite of there not being a long line, we had to wait a fair bit of time to get our orders.

We think that 108 Matcha Saro has a lot of potential due to the affordable price point of their menu items and their high-quality ingredients, so we hope that their service can match up to the standard of their food.

108 Matcha Saro
5 Temasek Boulevard
Suntec City, #B1-K5
Singapore 038985
Tel: +65 6259 4704
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: City Hall/Esplanade

We all have different opinions on what makes an ideal pancake—whether it should be topped with a mound of melting butter, delicately dressed with fresh berries or served as a savoury dish for lunch, there will be no conclusion on what makes a perfect stack of pancakes.

However, what we can all agree on is that pancakes are  made for both breakfast and dinner. Thankfully, Singapore has plenty of amazing places that serves irresistible pancakes ranging from classic American-style ones to melt-in-your-mouth Japanese pancakes.

If you have a soft spot for pancakes and simply cannot get enough of this fluffy and warm goodness, here we present to you 12 best pancakes in Singapore that prove pancakes are not just for breakfast.

Photo Credit: _whatsuppunk

BELLE-VILLE PANCAKE HOUSE

Keen on fluffy, jiggly pancakes that wobble to the brink of toppling upon shaking the plate? Belle-Ville Pancake House is a popular Millefeuille Pancake cafe that hails all the way from Osaka, Japan.

Named after a neighbourhood in Paris, this cafe specialises in made-to-order “millefeuille” pancakes which bear some resemblance to the French pastry. Prices start at S$7.90 for four pieces of plain millefeuille pancakes topped with buttercream. However, be prepared to wait up to half an hour for these pancakes are made upon order!

Belle-Ville Pancake House
Bugis Junction #01-01B
Towers 230 Victoria Street
Singapore 188024
Tel: +65 6255 5456
Daily: 8am – 8pm
Nearest Station: Bugis

CLINTON STREET BAKING CO.

Hidden amongst the slew of cafés and eateries that Purvis Street is home to is Clinton Street Baking Company, an all-American cafe that whips up classic New York brunch fare unlike any other.

For an indulgent sweet treat, opt for their Pancakes with Warm Maple Butter (S$19++) which comes with a choice between blueberries, banana walnut, or chocolate chunks to top it off. Drizzle their signature maple butter syrup over the pancakes to bring the dish to a whole new level!

Clinton Street Baking Company
31 Purvis Street
Singapore 188608
Tel: +65 6684 4845
Mon to Thu: 8:30am – 6pm
Fri & Sat: 8am – 9pm
Sun: 8am – 6pm
Nearest Station: Bugis/ Bras Basah

Photo Credit: Asia Bars

DEAN & DELUCA CAFE

Dean & Deluca may be best known for selling premium grocery products, but you’d be glad to hear that they also have cafés that serve a plethora of substantial grub and all-day breakfast sets sure to please your belly.

Pancake-lovers can look forward to getting the Berries & Flapjack (S$21++), which are essentially thick, fluffy pancakes stacked with fresh berries in between.

Dean & Deluca
181 Orchard Road #01-09/10
Orchard Central
Singapore 238896
Tel: +65 6509 7708
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

EARLYBIRD CAFE

Who says that pancakes must be a sweet dish? Earlybird Cafe is where you should ditch the Chicken and Waffles trend and head straight for Chicken and Pancakes (S$19), which are flippin’ amazing, to say the least.

Featuring perfectly crisp fried chicken nestled atop a stack of house-made buttermilk pancakes, we suggest you have them all in a mouthful together with the chilli maple sauce at the side to get an explosion of flavours dancing on your tongue. Yes, it really is that good!

Earlybird Cafe
17 Jalan Pinang
Singapore 199149
Tel: +65 9788 6858
Mon to Thu: 8am – 9pm
Fri & Sat: 8am – 9:30pm
Sun: 9am – 8pm
Nearest Station: Bugis

Photo Credit: Eggs ‘N Things

EGGS ‘N THINGS

For the love of all things eggciting, hop over to Eggs ‘N Things—a popular eatery hailing all the way from Waikiki, Hawaii. Situated in Plaza Singapura, this outlet is the first outside of Hawaii and Japan and this is where you can lay your hands on some amazing pancakes!

The Fresh Strawberry and Macadamia Nuts Pancakes (S$19.90++) and Banana Pancakes (S$19.90++) are some options you can try. Make sure to have them together with some of Eggs ‘N Things’ iconic whipped cream!

Eggs ‘N Things
68 Orchard Road
#03-79/83, Plaza Singapura
Singapore 238839
Tel: +65 6835 9988
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Dhoby Ghaut

Photo Credit: Fresh Fruits Lab

FRESH FRUITS LAB

If you’re looking for delicious food that’s affordable at the same time, Fresh Fruits Lab should be next on your go-to list. Churning out recipes that incorporate fruity elements, their dishes encompass an added tangy oomph factor that will not disappoint the health-conscious.

Head to Fresh Fruits Lab any time from 10am to 3pm and order up their Fruity Berries Pancake (S$13) or Bananalicious Pancake (S$13), which are only available on their brunch menu. Instead of just being topped with fruits, the fruity flavours are infused into the pancakes so you can expect every mouthful to be flavourful, to say the least!

Fresh Fruits Lab Changi
351 Changi Rd
Singapore 419818
Tel: +65 6677 6741
Tue to Fri: 11am – 10pm
Sat & Sun: 10am – 10pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Eunos/ Kembangan

Fresh Fruits Lab – The Z Edition
28 Clementi Road
Singapore 129754
Tel: +65 6803 7472
Mon to Fri: 12pm – 1am
Sat: 11am – 1am
(Closed on Sundays)
Nearest Station: Kent Ridge

POOFY BY RIZ LABO

If you’ve never tried, soufflé pancakes redefine how pancakes should be done. Basically, they’re so light and airy you can imagine yourself eating a pancake cloud. Poofy by Riz Labo at habitat by honestbee makes theirs without a pancake mould so the edges are very soft with insides that are beyond fluffy.

We tried Poofy Pancakes (S$14) which was topped with fresh berries and cream and Matcha by Riz Labo (S$17) which was heavily sprinkled with matcha powder. Both tasted markedly different despite the same base, cream topping, and maple syrup drizzle. The easy way out of deliberating between them is to order both as afternoon tea with your pals.

Poofy @ habitat by honestbee
34 Boon Leat Terrace, #01-01
Singapore 119866
Sun to Fri: 10am – 10pm
Sat: 10am – 12am
Nearest Station: Pasir Panjang

KYUSHU PANCAKE

Best known for their 100% natural, organic pancakes, what you get at Kyushu Pancake are pancakes that are made with seven different grains—all grown in Kyushu. The result? A premium pancake mix that gives the perfect texture and unique taste.

Some of the highlights include Kyushu Butter Milk Classic Pancake, Salted Caramel French Toast, Matcha Azuki Waffle, Egg Benedict Pancake and of course, their signature Matcha Montblanc that is not to be missed.

Kyushu Pancake
275 Thomson Road
Novena Regency #01-08
Singapore 307645
Tel: +65 6352 6265
Tue to Sun: 11am – 9pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Novena

Photo Credit: Oriole Coffee

ORIOLE COFFEE + BAR

Whether it is gourmet coffee that you are craving or alcohol for you to indulge in during a night out with your friends, Oriole Coffee + Bar posits as one of the best spots in town for you to have a meal at and chill out.

Their Espresso Hotcakes (S$14) features a thick slab of vanilla pancakes, seeds, berries, maple syrup and homemade whipped espresso orange butter that gives the seemingly simple dish a touch of complex, bittersweet flavour.

Oriole Coffee + Bar
96 Somerset Road, #01-01
Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Orchard
Singapore 238163
Tel: +65 6238 8348
Sun to Thu: 8am – 11pm
Fri & Sat: 8am – 12am
Nearest Station: Somerset

PARK

Located in the neighbourhood of Holland Village, PARK stands out against the rest of the restaurants for its affordability on top of quality food.

On their menu, you can find an entire page dedicated to solely pancakes and crepes. Diners can select from a variety of sweet and savoury options for their pancakes, and choices include Pancakes with Smoked Salmon (S$15.50), Pancakes with Choco Bananas (S$11.50) and Mixed Berries Pancakes (S$13.50).

PARK at Holland Village
281 Holland Ave, #01-01
Singapore 278621
Tel: +65 9721 3815
Tue to Thu & Sun: 11am – 12am
Fri to Sun: 11am – 2am
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Holland Village

THE BRAVERY CAFE

One of the most popular Muslim-owned cafés in Singapore, The Bravery is known to whip up pretty mean cafe grub with an ambience that’s perfect be it for a girl’s night out or a romantic date.

Their Pancake Stack (S$15.50) is what you should keep your eyes peeled for on their menu. Piled atop one another, the pancakes are topped off with bananas, ricotta cheese and maple syrup. We can imagine this tall stack of pancakes to be nothing short of fluffy and moist just by the looks of it!

The Bravery Cafe
66 Horne Road
Singapore 209073
Tel: +65 9388 2973
Sun, Mon, Wed & Thu: 9am – 6pm
Fri & Sat: 9am – 10pm
(Closed on Tuesdays)
Nearest Station: Farrer Park

Photo Credit: Wild Honey

WILD HONEY

Wild Honey is one of those gorgeous, elegant restaurants that would spring into mind when you’re thinking of impressing your other half. Best known for their all-day breakfast, their menu comprises a wide variety of options that will surely leave you spoilt for choice.

Their Canadian (S$20) is one of their Chef’s Recommendation. Paired with a savoury side, diners get a stack of thick, moist and fluffy pancakes. A marriage of sweet and savoury flavours, we totally understand why this dish remains as the crowd-favourite item for brunch!

Wild Honey
6 Scotts Road
Scotts Square #03-01
Singapore 228209
Tel: +65 6636 1816
Sun to Thu: 9am – 8:30pm
Fri & Sat: 9am – 9:30pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

WILDSEED CAFE & BAR

Boasting tranquil greenery and a cosy environment, Wildseed Café & Bar is a great respite to unwind after a hectic work week over good coffee and better food.

What you should be keeping your eyes peeled for would be the Highland Pancake (S$9). Unlike many over-the-top desserts that flood our Instagram feeds, Wildseed Cafe’s rendition of pancakes is fairly simple but one that nonetheless manages to capture our hearts. Crunchy roasted sweet corn bits are served beside the fluffy pancakes before being topped off with house-made butter for the final touch.

Wildseed Cafe & Bar
3 Park Lane
Seletar Aerospace Dr
Singapore 798387
Tel: +65 9643 9116
Mon to Fri: 9am – 6pm
Sat & Sun: 8:30am – 6pm
Nearest station: Punggol