Established in 2016, The Ice Cream Bar is an ice cream shop in Malaysia that specialises in alcoholic ice cream flavours.

The Ice Cream Bar currently has three outlets in Malaysia at Hartamas, 1 Utama and Seapark, and the outpost in Singapore at 59 Kampong Bahru Road is their first outlet outside of Malaysia. It has officially opened its door to the public on 17 Sep 2021.

Other than the classic Rum & Raisin, The Ice Cream Bar offers a wide range of alcoholic flavours which include liquours, spirits, beers and wines.

Some of the interesting flavours to try are:

• Crunch Coffee Whisky
• Kahlua Cheesecake
• Baileys Brownies
• Whiskey Red Velvet
• Smoked Cognac
• Guinness Pistachio

The standard (non-alcoholic) flavours start at S$4.90 per scoop, while most of the alcoholic flavours are priced at S$5.90 per scoop.

You can get the buttermilk waffle (S$10.90 for waffle with single scoop/S$14.50 for waffle with double scoops) to go along with your ice cream.

Photos credit: The Ice Cream Bar Singapore

The Ice Cream Bar Singapore
59 Kampong Bahru Road
Singapore 169367

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

Photo Credit: www.facebook.com/churrosrepublic/

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

Photo Credit: www.facebook.com/mocafesingapore/

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

Photo Credit: www.instagram.com/jay.v_lee/

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

Photo Credit: www.instagram.com/qesfood.sg/

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

Photo Credit: www.facebook.com/tipsypenguinsg/

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

Photo Credit: www.facebook.com/twohanasg/

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

To celebrate Singapore’s 55th birthday this year, Creamier Handcrafted Ice Cream
& Coffee has joined hands with a local beancurd stall, Pure Soya Bean—located at the Toa Payoh West Market & Food Centre at Blk 127 Lor 1—to come up with a new seasonal “Tau Huay” (Beancurd) ice cream flavour.

Creamier Handcrafted Ice Cream & Coffee is known for churning out interesting ice cream flavours such as Sea Salt Gula Melaka, Blue Pea Vanilla as well as the popular White Rabbit Ice Cream.

Now, they have created “Tau Huay” (Beancurd) ice cream flavour which is made with organic and GMO-free soya milk. In addition, they also folded in beancurd and the soya bean “zha” (pulp) in the Tau Huay ice cream to enhance its flavour.

Photo credit: Creamier

Stepping in to Sueno—a new ice cream café at 888 Plaza in Admiralty—we were greeted by the aroma of baking waffles and desserts.

If you are looking for a café in the North of Singapore to chill out at with friends to enjoy waffles and ice cream, Sueno is the next place you can go to.

We went for a Single Waffle with Double Scoops (S$11.70), choosing a Red Velvet Base topped with two scoops of ice cream: Chocolate Rocky Road and Speculoos.

The waffles were fluffy and soft, with a crispy exterior and airy middle. It also came drizzled in chocolate fudge and sprinkled with sugar and oreo bits. However, we thought that the red velvet waffle would have been much better if it came with a cream cheese frosting.

The Speculoos was creamy with a rich, cinnamon flavour. It was also laced with earthy, ginger notes.

Chocolate lovers will die for Chocolate Rocky Road; it had bits of marshmallow and nuts, which was a nice textural contrast to the soft gelato. It was also extremely thick and chocolate-y.

Sueno
Woodlands Drive 50
#01-753, 888 Plaza
Singapore 730888
Mon to Thurs & Sun: 10am – 10:30pm
Fri & Sat: 10am – 11:30pm
Nearest Station: Admiralty

Seeing how we are stuck with this unforgiving weather all year round, it’s no surprise that many of us are on the perpetual search for new places to get our ice cream fix in Singapore. This time, our search has led us to Mingle Mangle, an ice cream parlour nestled at the edge of Hougang that scoops up a selection of classic and unique ice cream flavours.

At Mingle Mangle, there are more than 10 waffle flavours for you to choose from. Think dark chocolate, peanut butter, black sesame or even super spicy chilli and chicken cutlet – we were obviously spoilt for choice! Unfortunately, we only had room for one waffle so we went for the Matcha Waffle (S$6.50).

Crispy and airy, we were impressed at how fragrant the waffle was. Not only did the inside of the waffle have the distinct matcha green colour, but the overall flavour also stayed true to what matcha is supposed to taste like as well: bitter and earthy.

We paired our waffle with a Double Scoop (S$6.60) of Honey Cornflakes and Mud Slide. The former was delightfully sweet with cornflakes that were a bit soggy while the latter was decadent and rich. We appreciated how the ice creams at Mingle Mangle were not cloying and did not melt that fast too.

We also sampled the Chilli Crab and Hainanese Chicken Rice flavour. While they were well-executed, we were not adventurous enough to have a whole scoop of it. Those who have exotic taste buds should definitely make a trip here to try these interesting flavours.

476 Upper Serangoon View
#02-07 Hougang Capeview
Singapore 530476
Tel: +65 9727 6111
Mon, Wed to Fri: 1pm – 10pm
Sat: 12pm – 11pm
Sun: 12pm – 10pm
(Closed on Tuesday)
Nearest Station: Hougang / Buangkok