There are endless dessert choices out there in the world but what is it about the tiramisu that makes those with a sweet tooth go crazy over it?

Perhaps it’s the delicate mousse-like texture that melts so easily on your tongue or maybe it’s the perfect balance of bitter coffee and sweet whipped cream on your taste buds that get you hooked. Whatever reason you are thinking of, one thing is for sure—a good tiramisu can do wonders for your mind, soul and appetite.

If you’re ever craving this Italian dessert and have zero clues where to look, then look no further than to our guide on 17 best tiramisu in Singapore—believe us, they’re worth ruining your diet for.

BELLA PIZZA

An underrated Italian restaurant in Singapore, Bella Pizza at Robertson Quay offers classic Italian dishes such as pizza served in various ways—red, white and folded—and pasta as well.

But Italian pies aside, what you have to try there is their Tiramisu (S$10)—a stellar marriage between mascarpone cheese and coffee.

30 Robertson Quay
#01-14 Riverside View
Tel: +65 6734 0139
Tue to Thu: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 6pm – 11pm
Fri to Sun: 12pm – 3pm, 5.30pm – 11.30pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay

Photo credit: Creme Maison Bakery

CREME MAISON

Creme Maison—one of our favourite bakeries in Singapore—has a new Durian Caffé Tiramisu (S$108 for 7″, serves 8 – 10 pax).

Dusted with Belgian cacao powder. the Durian Caffé Tiramisu features velvety smooth mascarpone sabayon layered with an espresso-soaked sponge and a generous layer of pure quality durian flesh.

If you love tiramisu and durian, you will enjoy Creme Maison’s Durian Caffé Tiramisu.

Order the durian tiramisu from Creme Maison’s website.

DA PAOLO GASTRONOMIA

Da Paolo Gastronomia has ready-to-go meals that do not compromise on taste. Besides the eclectic range of pasta, pizza, sandwiches and salads, you should also give their signature Tiramisu a try. It is not cheap, but it is definitely one of the best tiramisu in Singapore.

118 Holland Avenue
#01-06, Raffles Holland V
Singapore 278997
Daily: 8am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Holland Village

EARLYBIRD CAFE

The Flower Pot Tiramisu (S$8.50) is definitely one dessert that will charm you not just with the looks of it. The smooth cream went well with the sponge fingers and the hint of alcohol gave it a luxurious touch.

17 Jalan Pinang
Singapore 199149
Mon to Thu: 10am – 10pm
Fri: 10am – 11pm
Sat: 9am – 11pm
Sun: 9am – 10pm
Tel: +65 9788 6858
Nearest Station: Bugis

IO ITALIAN OSTERIA

If you’re in the mood for some Italian food but you are stumped on where you can get some authentic plates of pasta and pizzas, we recommend that you check out iO Italian Osteria at HillV2.

The Pistachio Tiramisu (S$14) features chopped pistachio, creamy mascarpone and coffee-infused biscuit. If you love coffee, this dessert is perfect for you as the coffee taste is really strong.

4 Hillview Rise, #02-01
Singapore 667979
Tel: +65 6710 7150
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 10pm
Sat & Sun: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Hillview

JAMIE’S ITALIAN

Their pies and brownies are popular choices at Jamie’s Italian but the tiramisu with coffee sponge and orange mascarpone comes highly recommended too. This adult version is served with a touch of Kahlua.

1 Harbourfront Walk
#01-165-167 VivoCity
Singapore 098585
Tel: +65 6733 5500
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 9pm
Fri: 12pm – 10pm
Sat: 11am – 10pm
Sun: 11am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Harbourfront

MACCHA HOUSE

Presented in a wooden box, Maccha House’s Matcha Tiramisu (S$6) comes with a miniature cup of tea on the side. We enjoyed how the tiramisu was not overwhelmingly sweet so the matcha flavours were able to shine more prominently.

181 Orchard Road
#B1-40 Orchard Central
Singapore 238896
Tel: +65 6636 5830
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

Fri & Sat: 11am – 2am
Nearest Station: Holland Village

PETE’S PLACE

One of the oldest Italian restaurants in Singapore, Pete’s Place at Grand Hyatt Singapore is a hidden gem that radiates an undeniable rustic vibe. Pete’s Place has the best tiramisu (S$16++) in Singapore—hands down; very moist and spongy—just the way it’d set our hearts aflutter.

10 Scotts Road
Grand Hyatt Singapore
Tel: +65 6416 7322
Daily: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

PIETRO RISTORANTE ITALIANO

An unassuming Italian restaurant tucked away in a private residential area in Yio Chu Kang, Pietro Ristorante Italiano offer authentic Italian cuisine ranging from pasta to pizza and other mains.

End your meal with their Tiramisu al Pistachio (S$14++)—this one has strong espresso coffee flavours with a subtle hint of nuttiness from the pistachio.

12 Jln Kelulut
Singapore 809030
Tel: +65 6484 5528
Daily: 11am – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Buangkok/ Fernvale

POCOLOCO

Made authentically the Italian way, Pocoloco’s Tiramisu (S$7.90) features ladyfinger biscuits soaked in a mixture of espresso and rum, layered with a light and airy mascarpone cream and dusted with cocoa powder.

Surprisingly light with a subtle alcoholic punch that hits you right at the end, this Italian classic honestly ranks high among the many that we’ve tried.

598 Yishun Ring Road, #01-37/38,
Singapore 768698
Tel: +65 8826 1919
Mon to Fri: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm
Sat & Sun: 12pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Yishun

POULET

Poulet is easily one of the most well-known French casual dining restaurants in Singapore. While you may be there primarily because of their excellent roast chicken, it would be a pity to pass up on the Tiramisu, which is served in a jar.

HarbourFront Walk
#01-175/176/177, VivoCity
Singapore 098585
Tel: +65 6376 9087
Daily: 11.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Harbourfront

SOLEPOMODORO

SolePomodoro at Quayside Isle impresses with traditional Italian fare that uses premium ingredients; nobody walks out of the place without trying its wood-fired pizzas baked in their Italian imported wood-fired oven. We were also most impressed with the Tiramisu, which had us licking our spoons clean.

31 Ocean Way
#01-14 Quayside Isle, Sentosa Cove
Singapore 098375
Tel: +65 6339 4778
Mon to Fri: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Sat & Sun: 11.30am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Harbourfront

THE 1925 BREWING CO.

The 1925 Brewing Co. is more than just their handcrafted beers—they also have one of the best tiramisus you can find in Singapore too (not kidding). For S$15++, the sweet alcoholic dessert at this local microbrewery comprises Patron Cafe XO, a tequila-based coffee liqueur, and espresso.

261 Joo Chiat Road
Singapore 427515
Tel: +65 6909 1425
Tue to Sun: 4pm – 1am
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Dakota/Eunos

THE FORAGE CAFE

If you are around the Simpang Bedok area, try the Kahlua Tiramisu (S$8) from The Forage Cafe. Biscuits are directly soaked in the coffee liqueur, so it may be a little strong for those who aren’t used to having alcohol in their desserts.

We loved how light and creamy the marscapone filling was, mellowing out the strong taste of alcohol and providing a pleasant, mildly sweet base to the dessert.

30 Jalan Pari Burong
Singapore 488696
Tue to Sun: 10am – 10pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Simei

THE TIRAMISU HERO

Where else should you be heading for excellent tiramisu but The Tiramisu Hero? Living up to their name, the cafe offers several variations of the Italian dessert, and they are all served in a cute glass jar stamped with the iconic Sir Antonio (S$7.50 onwards).

121 Tyrwhitt Road
Singapore 207548
Tel: +65 6292 5271
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Bendemeer

WATERFALL RISTORANTE ITALIANO

Nestled within Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore, Waterfall Ristorante Italiano is a Southern Italian trattoria that features handmade pasta and fresh seafood. Although slightly heavier on the price tag as compared to the rest on this list, their tiramisu is absolutely to die for!

22 Orange Grove Road
Garden Wing, Level One, Shangri-la Hotel
Tel: +65 6213 4138
Daily: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Stevens

In the real world where life doesn’t always seem to go according to plan, there is little wonder why humans love the idea of magic. With the help of fantasy novels such as Harry Potter and The Hobbit, people are able to break away from daily mundanes and be part of a world that has mystical creatures, powerful wizards and not to mention, create magic.

If getting accepted into Hogwarts is a lifetime dream of yours, then you have to know more about Platform 1094, a wizard-themed cafe along Serangoon Road. Managed by the same team that is behind Fresh Fruits Lab, Platform 1094 is where your wizard dreams come true.

Besides what you can find on their regular menu, the cafe is introducing an all-new Harry Potter-themed English Afternoon Tea at S$55 for 2 pax where you can enjoy a selection of sweets and savouries that are inspired by the Harry Potter series. Think Chocolate Frogs, Owl Hootdoo Macarons and Turkey Bacon Quidditch Quiche. Platform 1094′s wizard-themed afternoon tea is available from Tuesdays to Sundays between 2pm to 6pm (reservations are necessary).

Put on the wizard robe, grab a pointed hat and choose a wand of your liking—a spellbinding session awaits.

A “RIDDIKULUS-LY” FUN PLACE TO UNLEASH YOUR INNER WIZARD

The magic begins once you step foot into Platform 1094.

Every detail at Platform 1094 is taken care of to ensure guests receive the most magical dining experience, from the ambience right down to their food. The rustic cafe is adorned with antiques such as lamps and a swinging chandelier that give the place a warm, orangey lighting. Guests sit on chairs that are designed with a deer (possibly paying tribute to Harry Potter’s Patronus) and dine at wooden tables.

Once you have settled down, it is time to play dress up! Put on your favourite wizard clock, scarf and pointed hat. If you are feeling it, you can even pick up a wand and wear a pair of round spectacles too. Just imagine all the cute pictures you get to take with your squad!

NEW HARRY POTTER-THEMED AFTERNOON TEA SET THAT IS “SIRIUS-LY” GOOD

Behold, the Hagrid’s English Afternoon Tea. Boasting a mixture of savoury and sweet items that are inspired by the fantasy novel, this is one extremely attractive afternoon tea set that will have the Harry Potter fans going crazy for. Just when you think you have seen it all, the tea set also lights up upon a flick of your wand!

Your wizard journey begins with the Bewitching Tuna Sandwich, followed by Potato Slyther-in Bacon with Cheddar Cheese, Avocado Salmon Weasled with Chicken Floss on Edible Magical Ladle and Turkey Bacon Quidditch Quiche.

Well, true Harry Potter fans will definitely be able to pick up familiar names and if you did not, then read those names out loud again!

Each dessert item was meticulously thought of before they are shortlisted to be in included in this tea set and boy, were we impressed by what we saw: the Owl Hootdoo Macarons that looked way too cute for consumption; tantalising Pumpkin Tartlets; Rock Cake served with Cauldron-Brewed Cream Cheese Dip; Rasp-Berry Potter & Mango-Nagall Mousse with its crazy swirls and the iconic Chocolate Frogs.

Of all that we tried, the Pumpkin Tartlets are deserving of a special mention. The creamy pumpkin filling had the right amount of sweetness that was not cloying on the taste buds and we liked how the layer of chocolate ganache on top adds an extra dimension of flavour.

Besides that, Hagrid’s English Afternoon Tea also includes Green Frog Flexi, which is essentially a thirst quenching green tea drink to complement the food.

TOP UP S$6 FOR HARRY POTTER LATTE OR HOT CHOCOLATE WITH GOLDEN SNITCH

For diners who drop by over the weekends, you get to top up S$6 to upgrade your drink to a hot cup of latte that comes with an intricate Harry Potter latte art.

Otherwise, you can also opt for hot chocolate, which comes with a Golden Stitch on top. Being such hardcore Harry Potter fans, you bet we took a million pictures of the cute drinks!

OTHER WIZARD-THEMED DESSERTS TO TRY

Can’t get enough of wizard-themed desserts just like us? There are even more choices from their a la carte menu.

All their desserts have our stamp of approval whether we are talking about taste or aesthetics and we simply cannot wait to head back and try what else the cafe has in store!

Platform 1094′s Harry Potter afternoon tea (S$55 for 2 pax) is available from Tuesdays to Sundays between 2pm to 6pm. Do take note that reservations are necessary.

Platform 1094
1094 Serangoon Road
Singapore 328192
Tel: +65 6204 6003
Tue to Sun: 11am – 10pm
(Afternoon Tea: 2pm – 6pm)
Nearest Station: Boon Keng

This post is brought to you by Platform 1094.

Nestled amongst private housing estates in the Lorong Ah Soo neighbourhood, Purist Patisserie is a beautiful boutique patisserie tucked away on the end of shop houses of The Promenade @ Kilat. Primarily opened for custom cake orders and collections, this boutique patisserie is on a journey to make exquisite pastries fun and delightful for everyone.

With an assortment of exquisite cakes and French bakes, you can expect to indulge in creative desserts that are put together with quality ingredients and a whole lot of heart.

Decked in pastel pink and featuring rose gold and marble elements, Purist Patisserie exudes a serene ambience which makes an ideal spot to unwind over a good book or an afternoon tea with friends in Kovan. Only open for walk-ins from Friday to Sunday, Purist Patisserie is the next place you should pop by this weekend.

The boutique patisserie’s delicate Fleur (S$8) is aesthetically pleasing to the eyes and definitely made for the ‘gram. Expect a luxurious raspberry mousse sandwiched between a crispy thin waffle biscuit and a layer of delicate white chocolate, and topped with freeze-dried berries, popping lychee bobas and blue cornflower.

Much like your mango sticky rice, the Cebu Surprise (S$8) features similar components but with a slightly different flavour profile. Made with coconut and Jasmine rice mousse, the cake is filled slightly with mango gelatin and it sits above a base made of puffed rice and crushed cookies that is laced with white chocolate.

The aromatic mousse went really well with the mango filling but it was the crunchy texture from the base that brought the entire dessert together and made it simply addictive.

Apart from what we have tried, Purist Patisserie also offers a selection of single cakes and French bakes such as madeleines, financiers and chouquettes.

Purist Patisserie offers interesting and unique cakes which are worth a try. We would highly recommend this new patisserie for some sweet fix over the weekends and away from the bustling crowd.

Purist Patisserie
183 Jalan Pelikat
#01-01 The Promenade@Pelikat
Singapore 537643
Fri to Sun: 12pm – 6pm
(Closed on Mondays to Thursdays)
Nearest station: Kovan MRT Station

Desserts. We eat them whenever we are angry, bored, happy or sad.

It is true that they make us feel better, even if it is just a temporary relief. But living in the world’s most expensive city means we often have to fork out ridiculous amounts just for a pretty dessert. Well, the good news is – that’s not always the case, as long as you look hard enough. Or know where to look.

Our team has expanded our waistlines just to curate this guide of affordable and delicious sweet treats in Singapore that everyone can seek comfort from without breaking the bank. You are welcome.

We present to you The Ultimate Guide To 30 Awesome Desserts Under S$8 In Singapore.

ALL THE BATTER – THE AVOCADO RHAPSODY SLICE

The Avocado Rhapsody Slice (S$6.50) is made with fresh avocados, cocoa and slathered with rich cream cheese. We could taste all the distinct flavours without the cream cheese overpowering everything else.

17 Jasmine Road
Adelphi Park
Singapore 576585
Tel: +65 8510 6313
Sat & Sun: 11am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Marymount

ALL THINGS DELICIOUS – STICKY TOFFEE DATE PUDDING

Sticky date puddings and sticky toffee puddings are basically one of our favourite desserts ever. All Things Delicious on Arab Street does daily fresh bakes of muffins, cakes and more for very affordable prices. The Sticky Toffee Date Pudding (S$6.90) is our personal favourite with generous drizzles of toffee sauce without overwhelming us.

34 Arab St,
Singapore 199733
Tel: +65 6291 4252
(Closed on Mondays)
Tue to Fri: 8am – 7pm
Sat & Sun: 9am – 7pm
Nearest Station: Nicoll Highway

AWFULLY CHOCOLATE – CHOCOLATE GANACHE CUPCAKE

Chocolate cupcakes are a classic but Awfully Chocolate takes it up a notch by producing one of the densest and decadent ganache cupcakes (S$6.90) ever. The cake itself is soft and moist and it has dark chocolate fudge at the bottom and gorgeous dollops of chocolate ganache at the top to send you straight to chocolate heaven.

131 East Coast Rd
Singapore 428816
Tel: +65 6345 2190
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 11pm
Fri: 12pm – 1am
Sat: 9.30am – 1am
Sun: 9.30am – 12pm
Nearest Station: Dakota

BOULANGERIE ASANOYAB – MATCHA SALTED EGG YOLK CROISSANT

Asanoya Bakery’s Matcha Salted Egg Yolk Croissant (S$4.90) has successfully combined the best of Japanese, French and Chinese cuisine into an invincible treat. The flaky lukewarm croissant is crisp on the outside, delightfully soft inside and oozes out generous amounts of green tea liu sha.

15 Queen Street #01-03
Singapore 188537
Tel: +65 6703 8703
Daily: 9am – 8pm
Nearest Station: Bras Basah

BONHEUR PATISSERIE – MACARONS

Located in Pasarbella, Bonheur Patisserie is an expert in dishing out some of the best Macarons you can find in Singapore. A piece here retails for S$3 for it is worth every penny. Flavours include – Thai iced tea, Bailey’s, Rose, Salted Caramel and a lot more.

200 Turf Club Road
#02-06 Pasarbella
The Grandstand
Tel: +65 6466 1498
Sun to Thu: 10.30am – 7pm
Fri & Sat: 10.30am – 9pm
Nearest Station: King Albert Park

BUTTER STUDIO – SEA SALT NUTELLA TART

As much as we love Butter Studio’s amazing cupcakes, the Sea Salt Nutella Tart (S$6.90) was too divine to pass up. Baked fresh daily, the centre had the ideal balance of both sea salt and hazelnut chocolate flavours with a nice crust base.

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147 Jalan Besar
Singapore 208865
Tel: +65 6294 7115
(Closed on Tuesdays)
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 9pm
Fri: 12pm – 11pm
Sat: 11am – 12am
Sun: 11am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Farrer Park/Lavender

CAKE SPADE – STRAWBERRY TOFU CHEESECAKE

For just S$5.90, you get a beautifully made Strawberry Tofu Cheesecake. The texture of the cheesecake itself is so bouncy yet smooth, and the strawberry flavours were strong enough, without overpowering the taste of the cheese. This provides a lighter option to the traditional dense cheesecakes.

Orchid Hotel
83 Tg Pagar Road
Singapore 088504
Tel: +65 6444 3868
(Closed on Sundays)
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 9.30pm
Fri and Sat: 12pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

CIEL PATISSERIE – LEMON MERINGUE TART

A heartland patisserie that boasts a menu of French desserts, Ciel Patisserie is a hidden gem. Unassuming but very surprising, this small patisserie has a wholesome range of cakes and tarts that are mostly priced under S$6.

We have said this before and we will say this again—Ciel Patisserie’s Lemon Meringue Tart (S$4.50) stands out for its perfect balance of sweet and tart. Definitely one of the best lemon tarts you can find in Singapore.

124 Hougang Avenue 1
#01-1444, 530124
Tel: +65 6383 0803
Tue to Thu: 11am – 8pm
Fri & Sat: 11am – 9pm
Sun: 3pm – 9pm
Nearest Station: Serangoon

CHURRO101 – DARK CHOCOLATE-DIPPED CHURROS

The reason why Churro101′s churros are so incredibly tasty is that each churro is pressed and fried a la minute per order. We love the Dark Chocolate-Dipped Churro (S$5.90) rolled in a strawberry crunch. The chocolate was amazing as it was served to us dripping warm, but the strawberry crunch did not make a huge impact on the overall taste in each bite.

201 Victoria Street
#04-01 Bugis+
Singapore 188067
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Bugis

CREAMIER – PEANUT BUTTER JELLY ICE-CREAM

Peanut butter jelly sandwiches were a nostalgic childhood staple for many children and we were thrilled that Creamier’s Peanut Butter Jelly Ice-Cream (S$4.20) tasted exactly the same – except that it is in an ice-cold dessert form. Peanut butter fans must give this a go! Eating the ice-cream was akin to eating the thick PBJ jam right from the old-school Skippy container.

Blk 128 Toa Payoh
Lorong 1 #01-835
Singapore 310128
Tel: +65 6250 1476
(Closed on Mondays)
Sun to Thu: 12pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Braddell

DOUBLE SCOOPS – THAI MILK TEA & SEA SALT GULA MELAKA ICE CREAM

Double Scoops’ gelato offerings are all made fresh in-store and they have a huge range of flavours. Our two personal favourite ones are Thai Milk Tea and Sea Salt Gula Melaka (S$6 for two scoops). The former tastes exactly just sipping an authentic Thai Iced Milk Tea on a warm day in Bangkok.

Block 226A Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1 #01-627
Singapore 561226
Tel: +65 6452 0208
Sun to Thu: 12pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Ang Mo Kio

NOOK & CRANNY – COCONUT TARO ICE-CREAM

Nook & Cranny’s (previously known as Five by Five) Coconut Ice-Cream (S$4.80 per scoop) is wonderfully infused with taro and packs a puch with every mouthful. Rich, creamy and containing bits of coconut flesh, we are guilty of returning endlessly for it.

9 Sin Min Road
#01-03, Thomson V One
Singapore 575630
(Closed on Tuesdays)
Mon: 12pm – 10pm
Wed to The: 12pm – 10pm
Fri: 12pm – 11pm
Sat: 11am – 11pm
Sun: 11am – 10am
Nearest Station: Marymount

HVALA WAFFLE BAR – WAFFLE STICKS WITH CINNAMON APPLES

Hvala Waffle Bar is a small kiosk in the basement of 313@Somerset offering delicious bite-sized treats. Our personal Waffle Stick of choice is the Cinnamon Apple (S$3.80) and the apples offered a nice crunch to every bite. The waffles can also be sliced up for you for easier consumption.

313 Orchard Road
B3-50 313@Somerset
Singapore 238895
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

JI XIANG CONFECTIONERY – ANG KU KUEH

Ji Xiang Confectionary has been handcrafting traditional delicacy Ang Ku Kueh since 1988 and the family-run business is fortunately unthreatened by the rising number of cafes in its vicinity. These handmade Chinese pastries are usually filled with sweet mung bean or peanut but you can find other flavours such as Coconut, Corn, Salted Bean and Yam (from S$0.70 each) over at Ji Xiang.

Blk 1 #01-33 Everton Park
Singapore 081001
Tel: +65 6223 1631
(Closed on Sundays
Mon to Sat: 9am – 5pm
Nearest Station: Outram Park / Tanjong Pagar

KANE MOCHI – MOCHI ICE CREAM

Mochi and ice cream is a combination we never want to stop enjoying. Choose three different mochi flavours and they will slice them up for you in a cup to enjoy for just S$5. Our favourites are Cookies & Cream and Taro. The former is filled with cookie bits and they are all not overly sweet, something we can appreciate.

201 Victoria Street
#02-50 Link Bridge, Bugis+
Singapore 188067
Tel: +65 9747 5678
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Bugis

LLAOLLAO – SANUM

LlaoLlao’s Sanum (S$6.95) is their star product, and with so many outlets island wide, LlaoLlao shows no signs of slowing down. This Fro-yo treat is filled with crunchy bits, fresh fruits, sauce and more. They all come in a convenient to-go cup as well.

3 Temasek Boulevard
#02-313 Suntec City Mall
Singapore 038983
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Promenade

MAISON KAYSER – ECLAIR

This bakery has long been known for offering fluffy and delicious bread. But their selection of eclairs (S$3.70) blew us away. They include flavours such as lychee, original, coffee and more. The choux pastry itself was tasty and the added flavoured creams and toppings only made it better.

#B1-25, Scotts Square
6 Scotts Road
Singapore 228209
Tel: +65 6636 3672
Daily: 8.30am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

MR. CHURRO – CHURROS WITH CHOCOLATE

With a slightly different way of serving as compared to Churro101, Mr.Churro’s churros are sliced up in a cone-shaped holder and drizzled on top generously with chocolate. The Nutty Churro (S$5.90) is our favourite as it is sprinkled generously with nuts on top for a good crunch with every bite.

ION Orchard #B4-61, 2 Orchard Turn
Singapore 238801
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

OLD-SCHOOL ICE-CREAM

Walk down Orchard Road and you will spot a few ice-cream vendors from far by their striking umbrellas. Typically run by the older Singapore generation, this ice-cream business is a dying trade that might cease to exist in a few decades. Choose from a wide variety of flavours (S$1.20 each) such as chocolate chip, raspberry ripple and durian etc—where you can have it in a bread, cone or cup.

OYOGE TAIYAKAI – MOCHI TAIYAKI WITH DARK CHOCOLATE

While we love Oyoge Taiyaki’s Grape Soft Serve with tastes pleasantly of Kyoho grapes, it is not always in stock as they regularly rotate their flavours. However, the Mochi Taiyaki is always in stock. We especially love the one stuffed with heaps of dark chocolate (S$3) for a very sinful treat.

191 New Bridge Rd
Singapore 059423
Tel: +65 9099 0318
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 9pm
Fri to Sun: 10.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Chinatown

PARIS BAGUETTE – ROYAL PUDDING

As a cult-favourite pudding, we have yet to have a pudding similar to this in terms of flavour and consistency. The original Royal Pudding (S$4) is also available in other flavours such as chocolate and strawberry. It is light and not overly rich or sweet to create a very palatable overall taste.

435 Orchard Road, #02-02
Wisma Atria
Singapore 238877
Tel: +65 6836 3010
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

SINPOPO BRAND – MARSHMALLOW CHEESECAKE

The Marshmallow Cheesecake (S$7++) is a new dessert addition that deserves to be raved about. The sweet treat has successfully combined the contrasting textures of stickiness, softness and crumbliness into a divine creation. You can expect a dense New York-style Cheesecake – with a crumbly base – covered with torched marshmallow fluff. Sinful yet delicious.

458 Joo Chiat Rd
Singapore 427671
Tel: +65 6345 5034
Tue to Thu, Sun: 12pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 12am
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Dakota

SMOOTHIE HOUSE – SNOWFLAKE ICE INTO-GO CUPS

The Snowflake Ice at Smoothie House are probably one of the best we have ever tried as they use actual flavoured ice with fresh fruit. Their affordable to-go cups are priced only at S$6.90 so it is extremely value-for-money. We suggest going right for the mango flavour to experience thick and sweet chunks of freshly-cut mangoes.

60 Paya Lebar Road
#02-15/16/17, Paya Lebar Square
Singapore 409051
Tel: +65 6702 2221
Daily: 11am – 10pm
(Last Order: 9pm)
Nearest Station: Paya Lebar

THE MATCHA PROJECT – MATCHA SOFTSERVE

Served in two different sizes, the Matcha Softserve goes for S$5 and you can get the large one for S$6.50. We honestly could not find a reason to dislike this sweet treat; it came with an intense matcha flavour and is really refreshing!

#B1-08C, The Sail
2 Marina Boulevard
Singapore 018987
Tel: +65 9223 0245
Mon to Fri: 8am – 6pm
Sat: 10am – 4pm
Sun: Closed
Nearest Station: Downtown

TRADITIONAL HAIG ROAD PUTU PIRING – PUTU PIRINGS

Award-winning Traditional Haig Road Putu Piring is renowned for their putu pirings (S$2) and has been unanimously coined by foodies as Singapore’s best. The queue is notoriously long, but endure the wait and you are in a treat for piping hot Malay rice cakes stuffed with palm sugar. These sweet delights are steamed fresh upon order and topped off with salted grated coconut.

Haig Road Market & Food Centre
13 Haig Road
Singapore 430014
Tel: +65 9688 3067
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Paya Lebar

TO-GATHER CAFE – HOMEMADE HOJICHA SWISS ROLL

To-gather Cafe’s Homemade Hojicha Swiss Roll with Thick Hojicha Shot (S$5.90) uses premium Hojicha powder imported directly from Japan! The idea of serving the dessert with a shot of Hojicha Latte is so that you can take sips in between bites because most Swiss rolls tend to be dry; yes, we were so incredibly impressed by this “little touch”.

Blk 84 Bedok North Street 4, #01-25/27
Singapore 460084
Tel: +65 6445 1011
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest stations: Tanah Merah/Bedok

TSUJIRI – MATCHA SOFT SERVE

Tsujiri takes immense pride in extracting the highest quality of matcha from Uji, Kyoto. This tedious extraction method has been used for more than 150 years and today, modern civilians get to enjoy this fragrant green tea in the form of tasty soft serve ice-cream (S$5).

100 Tras Street
#01-14, 100AM
Singapore 079027
Tel: +65 6543 6110
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

TUNGLOK TEA HOUSE – TRADITIONAL SPONGE CAKE

The Traditional Sponge Cake (S$3.80++) aka Ma Lai Gao is a must-try Chinese dessert at TungLok Teahouse. The moist brown sugar sponge cake was incredibly tender and tasted heavenly, and one that our folks enjoyed.

#01-73/79 Square 2
10 Sinaran Drive
Singapore 307506
Tel: +65 6893 1123
Daily: 11am – 5pm, 5.30pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Novena

TWENTY GRAMMES – WHITE CHOCOLATE COTTON CANDY AFFOGATO

The White Chocolate Cotton Candy Affogato (S$7.90) is such a beauty. Fluffy pink cotton candy cloud sits atop white chocolate ice cream and warm espresso, and when you pour the chocolate over, the cotton candy crumbles and melts into the coffee. Sugar rush, anybody?

529 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10
#01-2353
Singapore 560529
Tel: +65 68161916
Mon to Thu, Sun: 12pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 1am
Nearest Station: Ang Mo Kio

WINDOWSILL PIES – STRAWBERRY LEMON TART

Windowsill Pies’ Strawberry Lemon Tart (S$7.50) is unlike any other lemon tarts. The wedge of super thick bright yellow zesty curd is filled with traces of strawberry jam filling towards the pâte sucrée crust. Topped with whipped meringue, the refreshing slice has struck a great balance between sweet and tartness.

95 Soo Chow Walk
Singapore 575382
(Closed on Mondays)
Tue to Thu: 11am – 10pm
Fri: 11am – 12am
Sat: 10am – 12am
Sun: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Marymount

For more recommendations, read our guides on where to find the best desserts in Singapore.

As a dessert lover, you would know that desserts are basically the bucket of gold at the end of the rainbow. You yearn to finish your meal quickly so you can end your meal off with that spongey cake or gloriously creamy chocolate gelato.

If you have a sweet tooth, you would agree with us. You probably also have a list of your favourite dessert places in Singapore and you must have seen a thousand ‘Best Desserts in Singapore’ articles—but here is something new. We are looking at RED desserts today.

In this edition, we explore vivid red desserts that had us swooning over, both with its appearance and taste. Here are 10 Red Desserts In Singapore You Need To Try!

Image: Antoinette Singapore
#1 ANTOINETTE – LE VECHARIN DE LA RAINE

Le Vacherin de la Reine or The Queen’s Vacherin (S$25) is a visual masterpiece. Antoinette has created many luxurious desserts over the years.

And this luxurious dessert of rose petal meringue, vanilla ice cream, vanilla creme chantilly, lychees, strawberries and raspberries is a red-hot dessert indeed.

30 Penhas Road
Tel: +65 6293 3121
Mon to Fri: 11am – 10pm
Sat & Sun: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Lavender

#2 BRUNETTI – STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE

This popular Italian pasticceria and coffee joint from Australia has an outlet here in Singapore and we are thrilled because you can expect brilliantly-made desserts such as this iconic Strawberry Cheesecake!

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163 Tanglin Road
#01-35 Tanglin Mall
Singapore 247933
Tel: +65 6733 9088
Sun to Wed: 8am – 9pm
Thu to Sat: 8am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

#3 CAKE SPADE – STRAWBERRY TOFU CHEESECAKE

We have always been fans of local dessert parlour, Cake Spade. Their cakes are nothing short of delicious and one of our all-time favourites is the Strawberry Tofu Cheesecake (S$5.90).The texture is silky smooth and creamy and the top layer’s tartness balances out the rest of the cake to perfection.

The texture is silky smooth and creamy and the top layer’s tartness balances out the rest of the cake to perfection.

83 Tanjong Pagar Road
Singapore 088504
Tel: +65 6444 3868
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 9.30pm
Fri and Sat: 12pm – 10.30pm
Sun: Closed
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

#4 GEOMETRY – BING BONG GELATO

While this is not exactly a vivid shade of red, this pink-ish delight named Bing Bong (S$3.20 single scoop) is a gelato that is a mixture of pink pastel colours that no one can resist.

2 Jalan Bukit Merah
#01-5142
Singapore 150002
Tel: +65 62556366
Sun to Tue, Thu: 12pm – 9.30pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 11pm
Wed: Closed
Nearest Station: Redhill

#5 HAHA THAI – RED VELVET LAVA CAKE

We have had a ton of lava cakes and one that stood out to us because of its bright red colour is Haha Thai’s Red Velvet Lava Cake (S$10.80). It might look a little intimidating to you but it was absolutely scrumptious!

Ngee Ann City
391 Orchard Rd, #05-29
Singapore 238873
Tel: +65 9437 0443
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

#6 LOKKEE – BACON DELIGHT

This East-West fusion restaurant wowed us with the Bacon Delight (S$12), a dessert of butterscotch and bacon infused ice-cream sitting in a deep-fried hot crunchy bread bowl drizzled with raspberry and chocolate sauce. Finally, it is finished off with candied bacon strips for an extra oomph.

Plaza Singapura
#03-01, 68 Orchard Road
Singapore 238839
Tel: +65 6884 4566
Daily: 11.30am – 3pm, 5.30pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Dhoby Ghaut

#7 NON ENTRÉE DESSERTS – STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE

The Strawberry Shortcake (S$8.90) from Non Entrée Desserts is a pretty shortcake. Unfortunately, it looks better than it tastes, but if you are not at Non Entrée Desserts for the rubber ducky dessert or the lava cake, then give this a shot.

204 Rangoon Rd
Singapore 218451
Tue to Thu: 2pm – 10pm
Fri: 2pm – 11pm
Sat: 12pm – 11pm
Sun: 12pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Farrer Park

#8 SINPOPO – RED VELVET CHEESECAKE

The cakes at Sinpopo have influences of local flavours but one really stood out for us—the Red Velvet Cheesecake (S$32 for a whole cake).

The intense red colour contrasted the creamy white centre nicely and we cannot help but think that this cake would be perfect to celebrate National Day! Order from Sinpopo Brand’s website and get your cakes the next day (with a delivery charge of S$10) .

458 Joo Chiat Rd
Singapore 427671
Tel: +65 6345 5034
Tue to Thu, Sun: 12pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 12am
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Dakota

#9 STATELAND CAFE – RED VELVET WAFFLE

Served with a scoop of ice cream, and topped with homemade cream cheese glaze, Stateland Cafe’s Red Velvet Waffle (S$14.90) is a sweet treat to look out for when you are in Bugis area.

30 Bali Lane
Singapore 189866
Tel: +65 9296 4997
Mon, Wed & Thu: 12pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 12midnight
Sun: 11am – 6pm
Nearest Station: Bugis

#10 TARTE BY CHERYL KOH – STRAWBERRY TART

Tarte by Cheryl Koh’s tarts have never failed us. Small and unassuming, but packed with intense flavours—this Strawberry Tart (S$9) has a nice acidic and sweet crown of strawberries on top that goes well with the sweet and crumbly base.

1 Scotts Road
#01-12 Shaw Centre
Singapore 238868
Tel: +65 6235 3225
Daily: 10.30am – 7.30pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

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.

Unlike the other regions of Singapore, the North is still relatively new to the cafe scene. If you are a long-time resident of the region, you might have been perplexed with the lack of cafes and faced with the need to constantly travel out for an added variety of interesting eats.

Thankfully, the Gods have heard our prayers and many new cafes have begun to sprout in certain corners of the Northern District in Singapore. You will be surprised to find some of these places taking root near neighbourhood estates which are really accessible and easy to spot.

Here are some of our picks on cafes to visit in the North in Singapore.

#1 BAKER’S BREW STUDIO

Baker’s Brew Studio is a sanctuary for the baking enthusiasts in Singapore. It does not have a dine-in area, but you can takeaway their freshly baked creations such as as the famed Paddlepop Cheesecake (S$6.80) and macarons!

Baker’s Brew Studio
No. 6 Jalan Tampang
Singapore 758950
Tel: +65 9069 5096
Daily: 10:30am to 10pm
Nearest MRT: Sembawang

Here’s our guide to 27 cafes in the West of Singapore and we hope that it will spark some venturing out and give you some ideas on where to eat out at next.

#2 CANOPY GARDEN DINING & BAR

If you are looking for the right cafe to chill out while enjoying some serenity away from the bustling city, then this would be it. The menu at Canopy is not the most impressive, but the array of egg-related dishes should suffice to please. Do try out their Egg Sardou (S$21) – poached eggs served on artichoke hearts and truffles drizzled with an overflowing amount of hollandaise sauce.

Outdoor seats are available so you can bring your fur-kids along!

Bishan Park II
1382 Ang Mo Kio Ave 1
Singapore 569931
Tel: +65 6456 6556
Mon to Fri: 9am – 10pm
Sat to Sun, Eve of PH: 9am – 11pm
Nearest MRT: Bishan

#3 DOUBLE SCOOPS

Living in the heartlands of Singapore does not mean artisanal gelato is inaccessible. Barely a year old, Double Scoops is an artisanal gelato cafe situated right in the heartlands of Ang Mo Kio, offering premium low-fat gelato at very reasonable prices, alongside a plethora of desserts.

Block 226A Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1 #01-627
Singapore 561226
Tel: +65 6452 0208
Sun to Thu: 12pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Ang Mo Kio

#4 GRUB

At Grub, diners will be able to enjoy a dining experience amidst the gorgeous greeneries of the park. Instagram enthusiasts will also be thrilled to know that the idyllic cafe boasts a great stream of natural lighting which would be perfect for a gorgeous photo. Dishes to try are the Mentaiko Fries (S$9) and their GRUB cheeseburger (S$19).

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Bishan Park 1
Blk 510, Ang Mo Kio Ave 1
Singapore 569983
Tel: +65 6459 5743
Mon to Fri: 11am – 3pm, 5:30pm – 10:30pm
Sat to Sun: 9am – 4pm, 5:30pm – 10:30pm
Nearest MRT: Bishan

#5 GRIN AFFAIR

At the Bishan Outlet, Grin Affair offers its expanded menu. Having known for their cakes in a jar, the cafe wowed us further with their Soy Meringue Waffles made with healthier ingredients such as soy milk, whipped egg whites and canola oil. Diners can go for either the sweet or savoury waffle options where ingredient choices are aplenty. Other special mentions go to their Durian and Lychee Passion cakes in a jar.

Blk 505D, Bishan St 11, #01-408
Singapore 570505
Tel: +65 8222 2678
Mon: 5pm – 10pm
Tue to Sun & PH: 1pm – 10pm
Nearest MRT: Bishan

#6 HOLY COW CREAMERY

Holy Cow Creamery opened its doors last year. Being one of the leading cafes in Yishun, it has become a hit with the residents there and even those who do not reside in the district.

This humble ice cream parlour serves fresh homemade ice cream, with unique flavours that are bound to tickle your taste buds such as Orh Nee, Mr Potato Head and Miss Saigon at S$2.90 a scoop.

Holy Cow Creamery
292 Yishun Street 22, #01-291
Singapore 760292
Tue to Thu, Sun: 11:30am – 10pm
Fri to Sat: 11:30am – 11pm
(Closed on Mon)
Nearest MRT: Yishun

#7 PRODIGAL ROASTERS

Tucked away in the Yio Chu Kang heartlands is newcomer Prodigal Roasters, an independent specialty coffee shop that serves caffeinated beverages to nearby residents and basically anyone who loves a good cuppa.

The tiny cafe’s location might seem relatively obscure but is actually easily reachable within an eight-minute stroll from Yio Chu Kang MRT.

Blk 625 Ang Mo Kio Ave 9
#01-112
Singapore 560625
Tel: +65 9450 0484
Tue to Fri: 9am – 8pm
Sat: 8am – 3pm
Sun: 8am – 6pm
Closed on Mondays
Nearest Station: Yio Chu Kang

#8 SAVOURY

Jalan Kayu is a well-known street in Singapore, and apart from roti prata, it is also home to many established cafes and restaurants. An up-and-coming bistro in the row of shophouses that you should know about is Savoury.

For all our Muslim friends and those who are bringing their Muslim friends out for tea or a meal, Savoury offers Halal-certified mains and homemade gelato!

The bistro opens till late and there is no service charge. And most of the mains are affordably priced below S$20. This is a place where you can have a hearty meal without breaking the bank.

246 Jalan Kayu
Singapore 799470
Tel: +65 6752 9288
Mon to Fri: 6pm – 11.30pm
Sat: 12pm – 1.30am
Sun: 12pm – 11.30pm
Nearest Station: Sengkang

#9 THE DAILY SCOOP ICE CREAM CAFE

Established in 2004, The Daily Scoop started as a small ice cream shop in Clementi Arcade, and it has currently three more outlets at Chip Bee Gardens, School Of The Arts, and Sembawang Cottage.

The smooth Kaya Ice Cream (S$3.50) at The Daily Scoop tickled our local taste buds and left quite an impression. Other unique flavours include their Passion Pinada made with a trio of tropical fruits – Pineapple, Passionfruit, and Mango.

#01-05 Sembawang Cottage,
Singapore 758382
Tel: +65 6754 1233
Mon to Thu: 11am – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 11am – 10.30pm
Sun: 2pm – 10pm

#10 TWENTY GRAMMES

Essentially a dessert cafe and ice cream parlour, Twenty Grammes has been constant in serving up quality ice cream, great waffles and unique flavours. It first started with a space along North Bridge Road, and it has recently opened a new cafe in Ang Mo Kio.

529 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10 #01-2353
Singapore 560529
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 1am
Sun: 12pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Ang Mo Kio

#11 WORKBENCH BISTRO

This industrial stylised cafe at Ang Mo Kio serves affordable cafe fares priced below S$20, such as their Crab Meat Linguine (S$16) and all-time favourite Beef Burger (S$14). The cafe brews coffee from Dutch Colony beans, which we know can never go wrong. Workbench Bistro is also known for their array of ice creams that are bound to pacify the meanest sweet tooth.

Blk 332, Ang Mo Kio Ave 1, #01-1881
Singapore 560332
Tel: +65 8484 2488
Tue to Sat: 12pm – 10pm
Sun: 10am – 9pm
(Closed on Mon)
Nearest MRT: Ang Mo Kio

#12 YAHAVA KOFFEEWORKS

With numerous coffee machines and beans on display, Yahava Koffeeworks would be any coffee lover’s dream place to be. This Australian Coffee Chain serves coffee from single origin beans sourced from different parts of the world, with various pastries and cakes sold to complete your drinking experience.

Free koffee tasting sessions are also available for you to customize a cuppa that is solely suited for you.

4 Jln Gelenggang
Singapore 578188
Tel: +65 6554 7080
Daily: 9am – 6pm
Nearest MRT: Yio Chu Kang or Ang Mo Kio

The East is a lovely enclave of artisan finds, serious brews and comforting brunch food. Here is our Guide to 20 cafes in the East of Singapore:

Layers and layers of mascarpone cheese goodness, with spongy ladyfingers doused in coffee, and lavishly sprinkled with cocoa. Tiramisu is our first love and will always have a special place in our hearts.

The popular Italian dessert sure has an affectionate name. Tiramisu means “pick me up”, and yes, we’d do that in a heartbeat. Where do you head to when you need a Tiramisu fix in Singapore? We have several favourites, and we are gonna share them all with you.

Here, read our guide on Singapore’s Best Tiramisu. If you have any to recommend, let us know, because we are up for a good one any time.

BELLA PIZZA

Bella Pizza at Robertson Quay has been around for years, and it is one of the more under-rated Italian restaurants in town. What we love, besides the excellent pizzas and pastas, is the Tiramisu (S$9).

30 Robertson Quay
#01-14 Riverside View
Tel: +65 6734 0139
Tue to Sun: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 6pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay

DA PAOLO GASTRONOMIA

They are our answer when we need a tiramisu to go. Ever so convenient, Da Paolo Gastronomia never fails with their ready-to-eat packed desserts. And for so many years now, we can never get sick of their tiramisu.

43 Jalan Merah Saga #01-74
Tel: +65 6475 1323
Daily: 8.30am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Holland Village

JAMIE’S ITALIAN

While they are more famous for their brownie and pies, please do not leave without trying the tiramisu with orange mascarpone too. Jamie’s Italian does their desserts really well, and what better way to complement your pasta than a serving of tiramisu (S$11.50)?

1 Harbourfront Walk, #01-165-167 VivoCity
Tel: +65 6733 5500
Sun to Thu: 12pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Harbourfront

MACCHA HOUSE

Maccha House’s Matcha Tiramisu (S$6) was served in a wooden box and comes with a miniature cup of tea on the side. One thing to note about the price point here is that everything is relatively inexpensive. We liked that the tiramisu was not too sweet but the taste of Matcha was still distinct.

181 Orchard Road
#B1-40 Orchard Central
Singapore 238896
Tel: +65 +65 6636 5830
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

PARK AT HOLLAND VILLAGE

PARK’s traditional Baileys Tiramisu (S$8.90++) is a homemade goodness with a twist to the usual coffee-flavoured Italian dessert. Alternating layers of mascarpone cheese whipped cream and delicate sponge layers, jazzed up with prized Baileys. How to not love this creamy goodness? No, the Baileys did not overpower, neither is the dessert cloyingly sweet.

281 Holland Ave #01-01
Singapore 278621
Reservations: info@parkgroup.com.sg / +65 9721 3815
Closed on Mondays
Tue to Thu: 11am – 12am
Fri to Sun: 11am – 2am
Nearest Station: Holland Village

PETE’S PLACE

One of the oldest Italian restaurants in Singapore, Pete’s Place at Grand Hyatt Singapore is a hidden gem that radiates an undeniable rustic enchantment. Pete’s Place has the best tiramisu in Singapore; very moist and spongy – just the way it’d set our hearts aflutter.

Grand Hyatt Singapore
10 Scotts Road
Tel: +65 6416 7322
Daily: 12pm – 4.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Sunday: 11.30am – 2.30pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

PIETRO RISTORANTE ITALIANO

Pietro Ristorante Italiano is tucked in a corner of Jalan Kelulut—a private residential area in Yio Chu Kang—and it has been dishing out authentic Italian dishes to its regulars since 2012.

The Tiramisu al Pistachio (S$14++) is filled with layers of Mascarpone cream for the sweet tooth! This one has strong espresso coffee flavours with a subtle hint of pistachio taste.

12 Jln Kelulut
Singapore 809030
Tel: +65 6484 5528
Daily: 11am – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Buangkok/ Fernvale

POULET

Poulet is a familiar name that we always turn to when we want trusty comfort food without breaking the bank. While most people go to Poulet for its roast chicken, its tiramisu (S$7.90) deserves a special mention too. The tiramisu is consistently good and we will return again and again for the generous portion (in a jar).

HarbourFront Walk
#01-175/176/177
Tel: +65 6376 9087
Daily: 11.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Harbourfront

PREGO AT FAIRMONT SINGAPORE

Prego at Fairmont Singapore is one of the most reputable Italian restaurants in Singapore, and they are known for signature Italian favourites such as wood-fired pizza and homemade pasta. But what you should also try is the house special—Tiramisu (S$14).

Fairmont Singapore, Level 1
80 Bras Basah Road
Singapore 189560
Tel: +65 6431 6156
Nearest Station: City Hall

RISTORANTE DA VALENTINO

The maestro of Italian food, Ristorante Da Valentino is a well-loved restaurant in Singapore. Its quality and tastes remind us of every bit of our days at Italy, and it is one dinner place we can always count on when we need a hearty Italian meal. Try their tiramisu; that block of sweet treat cannot get anymore authentic, surely!

200 Turf Club Road, #01-19
Tel: +65 6462 0555
Tue to Sun: 12am – 3pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Botanic Gardens

SPIZZA MERCATO

The Tiramisu (S$9.50) at Spizza Mercato is light, just the way we like it, with strong notes of fragrant coffee and light mascarpone cheese.

13 Stamford Road #B2-52
Capitol Piazza
Singapore 178905
Tel: +65 6702 1835
Daily: 10.30am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: City Hall

TO-GATHER CAFE

The East of Singapore is where one will find plenty of hidden treasures. While there are many concept cafes out there, To-gather Cafe in Bedok (next to Fengshan Market) is one gem where you can unwind from work.

At S$5.90, To-gather Cafe’s Homemade Tiramisu is one of the cheapest you can find in Singapore.

#01-25/27
84 Bedok North Street 4
Singapore 460084
Tel: +65 6445 1011
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Bedok

TIRAMISU HERO

The name of this cafe tells you all, right? Sure does live up to its name, we’d say! Tiramisu Hero offers several variations of the Italian dessert, and they are all served in a cute glass jar – stamped with the iconic Sir Antonio, no less. The problem? Deciding on or stopping at only one jar.

121 Tyrwhitt Road
Tel: +65 6292 5271
Daily (Except Wed): 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Farrer Park

WATERFALL RISTORANTE ITALIANO

Waterfall Ristorante Italiano at Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore is a Southern Italian trattoria that features handmade pastas and fresh seafood. Chef Marco does a pretty mean tiramisu (S$15) that saw us wolfing it down within minutes. It is slightly pricier than your regular ones, but we promise it will be money well spent. Warning: one serving is not enough!

Garden Wing, Level One, Shangri-la Hotel
22 Orange Grove Road
Tel: +65 6213 4138
Daily: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 10.30pm

23 JUMPIN

A little cafe tucked away in Tai Seng, 23 Jumpin is a tiny and cosy hideout. This simple cafe surprised us with their homemade tiramisu. We were honestly not expecting much when we first ordered the dessert, but boy, was it so moist and the taste of the kahlua lingered.

The Commerce @ Irving, #01-25, 1 Irving Place
Tel: +65 9137 5697
Mon: 11am – 2pm
Tue to Sun: 11am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Tai Seng

One of the newest and most happening cafes in town now is Boufe at Phoenix Park, and if you are scratching your head over what it means and how to pronounce, Boufe is quite essentially made up from the words ’boutique’ and ‘cafe’. Read it as boo-fay.

So how does this deal work? Boufe comprises a cafe section (that is split to indoor and al fresco areas) and a mini boutique where popular online brand Ohvola is stocked at.

The clean white spaces are brilliantly utilised with minimalistic furniture, a coffee bar, and a beautiful outdoor seating area that will have you surrounded by lush greenery and the freshest air. We love how the compound has so many photo spots, and it is easily the nicest space among the recent new cafes in Singapore. Its menu is also no less impressive.

The Triple B (S$21) is an evident crowd favourite. Quite essentially your big breakfast, this is a hearty portion of sausages, streaky bacon, sautéed mushrooms, homemade buttery croissants with scrambled eggs, and lots of greens.

Then, there is the Eggs Benedict (S$16). This is a pretty affordable option – with a generous portion of homemade brioche with honey baked ham and perfectly poached eggs with a runny center, generously drizzled with creamy hollandaise sauce that is made in-house. You may say Eggs Benedict is too overrated, but some classics stay gold and a marvellous rendition like Boufe’s is always welcomed.

How about some Brioche French Toast (S$14) for a weekend treat? With the same homemade soft brioche, it stands tall and proud with cream Chantilly, fresh berries and maple syrup.

Now, now. For the sugar addicts. Boufe has a selection of gorgeous macarons to offer, and every piece is handcrafted fresh daily. Choose from an assortment of flavours at S$3.30 each. And on to the cakes, the Strawberry Shortcake (S$8) is a beautiful one that is highly popular.

But above them all, we have to tell you that the Citron Tart (S$5.50) is well worth a shot. We are usually picky about our citrus desserts, but Boufe’s version has won our hearts and we are looking forward to returning for more tart and citrusy goodness.

Boufe Cafe
308 Tanglin Road
Phoenix Park
Tel: +65 6734 7656
Tue to Sun: 9am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard/Redhill

For more recommendations, read our guide to the best cafes that you do not want to miss in Singapore.

Few restaurants in Singapore are as romantic and artistic as Arteastiq Boutique Tea House is. Pun is intended, but you might derive from its name that this restaurant is all about art and tea. They call it the “art of teasing”, but we think there is so much more.

It is the kind of sexiness you would associate with a date night, or a regal dining affair for the high society. Arteastiq sits at a quiet corner of Mandarin Gallery, and scores for its accessible location and wide space. Tasteful interior design with predominant monochrome furniture, exotic chandeliers and sporadic stalks of white flowers, chi-chi ambience with French jazz, an art studio, and a robust menu of artisanal teas and all kinds of wondrous food dishes.

We sampled the new menu recently, and we have been containing our excitement of sharing them since. Which is why we say Arteastiq is more than just tea and art jamming, because the food menu is nothing short of impressive. From an assortment of appetisers and contemporary mains that are created with love, to a selection of desserts that are reinterpreted with modern takes, the new menu packs a punch and gives us even more reasons to return to Arteastiq.

Arteastiq is undisputedly among our favourite dining concepts along Orchard Road, and here are our picks from its new menu:

Inspired by cuisines from around the world, the new menu is created by Chef Jason Vito (author of the Onaka cookbook) and Chef Benson Tong – a regular guest judge on MediaCorp’s cooking variety shows.

They call the appetisers “The Lighter Sides of Love”, and they sure are teasing our palates for greater things ahead. We began our afternoon with a Cyperian Affair (S$18) – a salad of rocket leaves, grapes, walnuts, pan fried haloumi and greek honey. A simple mix that features varying textures and complementing flavours, this salad is great even for vegetarians.

And we absolutely loved the Sweet Potato Fries with Horseradish Aiolo (S$12). Sweet Potato Fries are too underrated, but these food for the soul excite us more than regular fries do. Arteastiq’s version is a fancy-free jar of thick-cut strips lightly coated with salt and fried to a golden orange shade.

On to the mains, the menu is split into “Ladies Affairs” and “Gentlemen’s Dinner” – no hard and fast rule about what you can or cannot order, though. So it goes without saying that we feasted to our hearts’ content. With everything being so tantalizing, it is impossible to settle for only a dish. Or two.

The Prince of Monte Carlo (S$28) tops the chart for being an unconventional Croque Monsieur. Think slices of brioche with melted cheddar and 24-hour beef short ribs topped with a gorgeous sunny side-up. And guess what? It comes with the divine sweet potato fries too! This dish is too flawless.

Eggs Benedict for you? No, let’s do crabcake benedict. The Aphrodite-Crabcake Benedict (S$25) is splendid variation of the ubiquitous brunch food, and it features Maryland crabcake and poached egg atop slightly toasted brioche, then lavishly covered in smoked paprika hollandaise. The eggs are brilliantly poached, with beautiful runny yolks that blend with the hollandaise and seep into the crabcake for an additional touch of creaminess.

Love your duck confit? Then the Beijing’s Dynasty-Duck Pancake (S$28) is for you. Shredded and wrapped in crepe sheets and drizzled with orange caramel, this dish reminds us of Peking duck – except that it is a lot neater in a sexy ambience, of course.

Eggs anything, did we hear? How about baked eggs with foie gras? The Summer in Provence (S$28) is a hearty cocotte that featured a generous slab of seared foie gras, baked eggs, demiglace and countrybreads. Indulgent and flavoursome, we love this dish on a quiet afternoon with a good read in hand.

On to the Viking’s Prime-Frikadel et Rosti (S$28) – sounds complicated, but let’s just say this is an awesome pairing of sweet potato rosti (oh yes, baby!) and chicken patties. Prepared with brown sauce, mustard and horseradish, look forward to a taste of textured spices. Goes really well with their famed iced lychee tea (S$11)!

We heard the Louisana Love (S$26) is a popular choice too. Essentially chicken and waffles, this dish features panfried buttermilk chicken, wholewheat waffles, maple butter and red vegetable slaw. What dreams are made of, we’d say. Need some warm stew? The Boston Love Boat-Ciponio (S$29) is a seafood and saffron version that is (also) served with sweet potato fries. Never too much, indeed.

The menu revamp also brings about a spanking desserts selection that they call “The Sweeter Sides of Love”. Small but concise, everything is homemade with so much thoughts and love. On a lighter note, we have so much respect for places that reinvent recipes, so Arteastiq has our hearts for this.

We liked the Airy Fairy (S$13) best. A portion of Valrhona chocolate mousse with vanilla cream parfait a day keeps depression at bay! This dessert is also very Instagram-worthy.

Are you a fan of donuts? Because the Pillows-”Beignets” (S$12) are not to be missed. Three balls of New Orleans style beignets that are round and soft – airy on the inside, and powdered with coffee sugar on the outside. Served with creme chantilly, we would even do this as a main on days that we need some sugar rush.

The Silk Thread (S$13) is an interesting rendition of crème brûlée. It is not your usual sweet custard; it is infused with osmanthus. Lightly creamy and significantly less sweet, this variation is served with fresh plump berries, and ideal for those who normally do not prefer the classic rich custard.

As Arteastiq prides itself as an oasis of a venue, the whole concept of social interaction through the expression of painting and gathering whilst overlooking the busy life of Orchard Road from above is a truly exquisite experience.

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Arteastiq Boutique Tea House
Mandarin Gallery, #04-14/15
333A Orchard Road
Tel: +65 6235 8370
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

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This guide to the best desserts in Singapore was last updated on 03 December 2015. 

Creme brûlée, macaron, soufflé, tiramisu, madeleine… Desserts are not only the best food for the soul, they have the loveliest names that touch the heart too! It is no secret that we love desserts and over the past few years, we have tried many desserts from restaurants, cafes, patisseries and bakeries. Some are life-changing, some are mind-blowingly out of the world, some take our breath away…

Well, whatever they are, they are not to be missed. Here is our guide on Singapore’s Must Try Desserts.

The desserts are not ranked in any order, and we will update this guide from time to time when we discover new desserts that are worthy to be listed.

AND ALL THINGS DELICIOUS STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING

Tucked away in a small corner of Crawford Lane, And All Things Delicious is a halal cafe and bakery that specialises in cakes and pastries.

The Sticky Toffee Pudding (S$5.90) was so well-made, we finished it in a few bites. While we were slightly apprehensive about the generous drizzle of toffee sauce, we came to realize that the sauce was actually just right and the sweetness did not overwhelm us. The sponge cake underneath was nice and fragrant with evenly grounded pieces of dates.

462 Crawford Lane
#01-61
Singapore 190462
Tel: +65 6396 0820
Mon to Thu: 8am – 5pm
Fri & Sat: 8am – 6pm
(Closed on Sundays)
Nearest Station: Lavender

ARTEASTIQ BOUTIQUE TEA HOUSE OSMANTHUS CRÈME BRÛLÉE

Arteastiq Boutique Tea House at Mandarin Gallery exudes the kind of sexiness you would associate with a date night, or a regal dining affair for the high society.

The Silk Thread (S$13) is an interesting rendition of crème brûlée. It is not your usual sweet custard; it is infused with osmanthus. Lightly creamy and significantly less sweet, this variation is served with fresh plump berries, and ideal for those who normally do not prefer the classic rich custard.

Mandarin Gallery, #04-14/15
333A Orchard Road
Tel: +65 6235 8370
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

ANTOINETTE PATISSERIE ANTOINETTE EARL GREY CHOCOLATE CAKE

Antoinette Patisserie has an impressive range of desserts like Mont Blanc, Le Royale, Saint Honoré l’ Amour, Strawberry Shortcake, and Charlotte, but our favourite is the namesake creation, Antoinette – a milk chocolate mousse infused with earl grey tea.

333A Orchard Road
#02-33/34, Mandarin Gallery
Tel: +65 6836 9527
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

ARTISAN BOULANGERIE CO ECLAIR

Artisan Boulangerie Co. (ABC) is an artisan bakery and cafe led by executive baker Eran Meyer. There are many desserts and pastries to choose from, but go for the eclairs – with chocolate, vanilla, coffee, cassis, and mango & passionfruit flavours.

#01-163/164 Vivo City
1 Harbourfront Walk
Tel: +65 6278 8500
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Harbourfront

BANANA TREE FLOWER POT DESSERT

Banana Tree is a popular South Korean cafe chain with many outlets in its homeland. It is known for its ‘Garden’-themed desserts served in pots with spoons shaped like spades. The adorable Flower Paap (S$6.50) houses a delicious banana pudding served with oreo ‘soil’ and topped off with chocolate pebbles.

26 Keong Saik Road
Singapore 089133
Tel: +65 6221 5020
Tue to Sat: 11am – 9pm
Sun: 12pm – 7pm

BEANSTRO SALTED CARAMEL BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING

It is not easy to find a good bread and butter pudding in Singapore, so we were pretty surprised by Beanstro’s version of Salted Caramel Bread & Butter Pudding (S$9).

The traditional bread and butter pudding is made better with the addition of salted caramel – you definitely have to try this when you are dining at Beanstro.

#B2-20/20A, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands
2 Bayfront Avenue
Tel: +65 6688 7001
Sun to Thu: 8am – 11pm
Fri, Sat & Eve of PH: 8am – 2am
Nearest Station: Bayfront

BELLA PIZZA TIRAMISU

Bella Pizza at Robertson Quay has been around for years, and it is one of the more under-rated Italian restaurants in town. What we love, besides the excellent pizzas and pastas, is the Tiramisu (S$9).

30 Robertson Quay
#01-14 Riverside View
Tel: +65 6734 0139
Tue to Sun: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 6pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay

BONHEUR PATISSERIE MACARONS

Over at Bonheur Patisserie, you can find more than 20 different macarons (S$3, or S$27/box of 10), including Thai iced tea, baileys, rose, and salted caramel. Bonheur Patisserie offers more macarons over the weekends, so if you ever find yourself at Grandstand for brunch, remember to drop by Pasar Bella to grab some macarons.

Bonheur Patisserie’s macaron is listed in our guide to Singapore’s best macarons.

200 Turf Club Road
#02-06 Pasarbella
The Grandstand
Tel: +65 6466 1498
Mon to Thu: 10am – 8pm
Fri to Sun: 10am – 8.30pm
Nearest Station: Clementi/Botanic Gardens

BUTTER STUDIO SEA SALT NUTELLA TART

Located along Jalan Besar, Butter Studio is a halal-certified bakery cafe that specialises in cakes, cupcakes and tarts that are baked freshly on premise. Some of the must-try desserts include Salted Caramel Red Velvet, Chocolate Marshmallow Cupcake, and the much-lauded Sea Salt Nutella Tart.

147 Jalan Besar
Tel: +65 6294 7115
Sun to Thu: 10.30am – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 10.30am – 12midnight
Nearest Station: Farrer Park/Lavender

CAKE SPADE STRAWBERRY TOFU CHEESECAKE

The owners of Cake Spade strive to provide maximum satisfaction with every bite of their creations and freshness is of utmost importance; no artificial preservatives have been used in any of the baked-from-scratch desserts.

Brilliant tasty creations include their signature strawberry tofu cheesecake (S$5.90 per slice) and nutella fudge crumble (S$4.20 per slice) – we found ourselves hopelessly addicted to their crunchy biscuit base.

1 Tras Link
#01-06, Orchid Hotel
Tel: +65 6444 9672
Mon to Thurs: 12pm – 9am
Fri to Sat: 12pm – 10.30pm
Sun: Closed
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

CARPENTER & COOK PASSIONFRUIT MERINGUE TART

One of our favourite dessert places in Singapore, Carpenter & Cook is a charming vintage home store and artisan bakery café located in the west. It has a slew of delicious desserts like the carrot cake, lemon tart, and lemon drizzle cake, but its Passionfruit Meringue Tart is in a completely different league, and so good that it has won our loyalty.

19 Lorong Kilat
#01-06 Singapore
Tel: +65 6463 3648
Tue to Sat: 10am – 10pm
Sun: 10.00am – 7.00pm
Nearest Station: Clementi/Bukit Batok

CEDELE CARROT CAKE

There are many cafes and dessert places that serve carrot cake, but almost none of them is as good as Cedele. While the size of the cake has became smaller over the years, it remains one of the best carrot cakes in Singapore.

#03-28A Raffles City Shopping Centre
Tel: +65 6337 8017
Daily: 11am – 11pm
Nearest Station: City Hall

CIEL PATISSERIE STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE

The Hougang neighbourhood may seem like an unlikely place to find a French patisserie, but that is exactly where Ciel Patisserie is located. Unassuming but very surprising, this small patisserie has a wholesome range of cakes (S$4.80 – S$5.80), and tarts (S$4.20), but what you must try is its cloud-light fluffy Strawberry Shortcake.

Ciel Patisserie’s strawberry shortcake is listed in our guide to Singapore’s best strawberry shortcakes.

124 Hougang Ave 1
#01-1444
Tel: +65 6383 0803
Tue to Thu: 11am – 8pm
Fri & Sat: 11am – 9pm
Sun: 3pm – 9pm
Nearest Station: Kovan/Serangoon

CLUB STREET SOCIAL NUTELLA BREAD & BUTTER PUDDING

The first time we had the Nutella Bread & Butter Pudding (S$11) from Club Street Social, it was underwhelming – the pudding was too dry and there was nothing to shout home about it. After trying it again recently, it was so much better. Topped with a scoop of ice cream and doused in nutella, the bread and butter pudding was moist and delightful.

5 Gemmill Lane, off Club Street
Tel: +65 6225 5043
Mon to Fri: 11am – 10.30pm
Sat: 9am – 10.30pm
Sun: 9am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Chinatown/Raffles Place

COLONY CREPE SUZETTE

When at Colony, you cannot miss out on the heavenly crepe suzettes! Watch the pastry chef in action as she prepares the crepes fresh upon receiving your order.

You can choose to enhance your crepes with condiments, sauces and/or ice-cream. We urge you to complement it with a scoop of Chendol and/or Gula Meleka ice-cream – these sinful treats are well worth the calories!

Level 3, The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore
7 Raffles Avenue
Singapore 039799
Nearest Station: Promenade

COMESTIVEL DESSERTS NUTELLA CHEESECAKE

A nondescript outlet at Siglap Centre, Comestivel Desserts is our newly discovered favourite in the East. It is a halal-certified cafe that dishes out a variety of tarts and cheesecakes, and boy, do we love that delightful assortment! Our favourites are the Nutella Cheesecake (S$8) and GWC Tart (S$7) – Toblerone, M&M’s, Kinder Bueno and Oreo on a chocolate tart base.

55 Siglap Road
#B1-11/12 Siglap Centre
Tel: +65 9859 6214
Wed to Sun: 12pm – 7pm
Nearest Station: Kembangan

COOK & BREW SMOKED BACON CARAMEL CHOCOLATE BAR

It sounds strange, but it is absolutely to die for. Heaven meets Earth when bacon is put into chocolates. Who would have thought that the sweet-savoury combination would be so flawless?

Cook & Brew’s Smoked Bacon Caramel Chocolate Bar (S$13) is easily the most decadent chocolate bar we’ve had in recent times. Like Snickers, but way better and comes with dates, hazelnut and smoked bacon, topped with chocolate sauce and maple candied bacon strip. This is one hell of a life-changing dessert and you have to try it to believe what good it does for your soul!

The Westin Singapore
33/F Asia Square Tower 2
12 Marina View
Tel: +65 6922 6948
Mon to Thu: 11am – 12midnight
Fri: 11am – 1am
Sat: 6pm – 1am
Nearest Station: Downtown/Marina Bay

DAZZLING CAFE HAZELNUT CHOCOLATE HONEY TOAST

You would definitely have seen Dazzling Cafe’s insanely pretty range of Shibuya Toasts on all your social media platforms by now and we agree that they are worth the hype.

Our favourite has to be the Hazelnut Chocolate Honey Toast (S$19.90). The attention to detail is resounding, the cream that sits atop carefully designed and each cube of toast s filled with hazelnut chocolate – sinful goodness!

Dazzling Cafe’s Honey Toast is listed in our guide to Singapore’s Best Shibuya Toast.

15 Stamford Road, #01-85
Capitol Piazza
Singapore 178906
Tel: +65 6384 3310
Daily: 12pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: City Hall

DB BISTRO MADELEINE

db Bistro has many divine dessert creations like soufflé, profiteroles, chocolate fondant, but the one that we can never resist are the freshly baked madeleines (S$8). We will go so far as to say it is one of the best madeleines you can find in Singapore.

10 Bayfront Avenue
#B1-48 Galleria Level, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands
Tel: +65 6688 8525
Mon to Fri (Lunch): 12pm – 5pm
Sat & Sun (Brunch): 11am – 5pm
Sun & Mon (Dinner): 5.30pm – 10pm
Tue to Sat (Dinner): 5.30pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Bayfront

DEAN & DELUCA RAINBOW CAKE

One of the top sellers at Dean & Deluca is its Rainbow Cake (S$7.50). The pastry chef uses six different fruit extracts – strawberry, orange, lemon, green apple, blueberry and grape – to give the cake its brilliant rainbow colours.

Dean & Deluca’s rainbow cake is listed in our guide to Singapore’s best rainbow cakes.

#04-23/24 Orchard Central, 181 Orchard Road
Tel: +65 6509 7708
Mon to Fri: 11am – 10pm
Sat & Sun: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

DESSERT PROJECT PARMA HAM & MELON ICE CREAM

It might seem challenging to convert such an intricate ingredient to an ice cream flavour, but the people at Dessert Project aced it with their Melon Parma Ham Ice Cream (S$4.50). The bits of ham left a piquant aftertaste which did not steal the limelight from the melon ice cream base. Be sure to try out their other creations such as White Truffle, White Rabbit Candy and After Eight.

Dessert Project’s Parma Ham & Melon Ice Cream is listed in our guide to 10 Uncommon Ice Cream Flavours in Singapore.

22 Havelock Road, #01-673
Singapore 160022
Tel: +65 8113 5385
Mon to Thu: 11am – 10pm
Fri to Sat: 11am – 11pm
Sun: 12am – 10pm
Nearest MRT: Tiong Bahru

DRURY LANE CANDY BAR PIE

With several desserts like nutella chocolate tart, carrot cake, and salted caramel tart on rotation, you will be spoiled silly at Drury Lane. We love their Candy Bar Pie (S$5) – which is actually more like a tart made of salted caramel, peanut butter nougat, with a chocolate glaze.

Drury Lane also has several muffins – matcha, peanut butter, banana & walnut – in its repertoire. What makes the muffins special is that you can pay-as-you-wish. Get your coffee fix here and grab a muffin or two.

94 Tanjong Pagar Road
Tel: +65 6222 6698
Mon, Wed & Thu: 9am to 8.30pm
Fri: 9am – 10pm
Sat & Sun: 10am – 6pm
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

DULCET & STUDIO CREAM PUFF

This Japanese cafe by Tampopo has quite possibly the best Japanese cream puff (S$2.60) in Singapore – it makes a perfect bite every time. Other noteworthy desserts include the Japanese-style Chiffon Cakes, Scoop Cake and Mont Blanc.

177 River Valley Road
#01-41/42 Liang Court
Tel: +65 6338 9248
Mon to Thu: 11am – 10pm
Fri: 11am – 11pm
Sat: 10am – 11pm
Sun: 10am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay

EDGE HOMEMADE GLUTEN-FREE NAMA CHOCOLATES

It is a tough choice, but if we could only choose one reason to return to Edge at Pan Pacific Singapore, it would be the homemade gluten-free Nama chocolates that are available in three flavours – passionfruit, matcha and rum & chocolate. It is frankly as good, if not better, than the famous Japanese chocolate brand that everyone knows of and associates nama chocolates with, and we can easily eat a dozen of these pillowy-soft chocolates. Unfortunately, they are exclusive to the buffet spread, else we’d gladly take some home.

Pan Pacific Singapore, Level 3
7 Raffles Boulevard
Tel: +65 6826 8240
Nearest Station: City Hall/Promenade

EWF BY EVERYTHING WITH FRIES NUTELLA TART

The highly acclaimed Nutella Tart with Ice Cream (S$8.90) – another original creation by Everything With Fries – consists of rich pure Nutella filling with Nutella glaze over an oreo biscuit crumb-based tart, still tasted as good as the ones we had in yesteryears.

200 Victoria Street
#04-05, Bugis Junction
Singapore 188021
Tel: +65 6338 0135
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Bugis

FLOR PATISSERIE STRAWBERRY SOUFFLÉ

This Japanese patisserie has many delicious Japanese-inspired French pastries and cakes, but the star is definitely its Strawberry Soufflé (S$6.60). Covered in fresh cream, this slow-baked cheese soufflé is light, fluffy and melt-in-the-mouth.

Flor Patisserie’s strawberry soufflé is listed in our guide to Singapore’s best strawberry shortcake.

2 Duxton Hill #01-01 Singapore
Tel: +65 6223 8628
Mon to Sat: 10.30am – 7.30pm
Sun: 10.30am – 6.30pm
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

FRESH FRUITS LAB RAINBOW CAKE

No fruits in Fresh Fruits Lab’s version of Rainbow Cake (S$7), but it is a lovely sweet treat that we’d do anytime. Nothing overly sweet, and the cake is soft enough for our liking. Complete with colourful sprinkles, this is your best bet when you are in the East!

Fresh Fruits Lab’s rainbow cake is listed in our guide to Singapore’s best rainbow cakes.

351 Changi Road
Tel: +65 6677 6741
Tue to Thu, & Sun: 11am – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 11am – 12midnight
Nearest Station: Eunos/Kembangan

HABITAT COFFEE CHURROS

If you are at Habitat Coffee for brunch, you must end the meal with the house-made Churros (S$9) served with warm chocolate ganache.

223 Upper Thomson Road
Tel: +65 6456 2567
Tue to Fri: 11am – 10.30pm
Sat & Sun: 10.30am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Marymount

HATTER STREET HAW FLAKES FLAVOURED MACARON

Hatter Street is one of the newest dessert cafes to open in the heartlands. Located in a HDB estate – just a few units away from popular Thai eatery Nakhon Kitchen – it offers desserts with a twist.

There are interesting creations like snickers cheesecake, matcha and red bean mousse cake, and kumquat tart, but the stand-out item is the macaron flavoured with haw flakes.

Block 212 Hougang Street 21 #01-333
Tue to Sun: 1pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Kovan

HONEY CREME SOFT-SERVE ICE CREAM

Known for its range of Korean-inspired soft-serve ice cream topped with different toppings such as honey comb (S$5.90), Organic Cotton Candy (S$5.50), and Popcorn (S$5.50) Honey Creme – a popular Taiwanese ice cream store has finally opened its first store in Singapore to much fanfare.

Having soft-serve ice cream on a hot day? Yes, please!

#01-37, 313 @ Somerset, 313 Orchard Road
Tel: +65 6884 8468
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

HOSHINO COFFEE VANILLA/MATCHA SOUFFLÉ

The pot-baked soufflé (S$10.80) is available in either matcha or vanilla flavour. Each soufflé is baked upon order, so do be prepared to wait for at least 20 minutes before the dessert is presented to you fresh from the oven.

Watch in awe as the soufflé’s jiggly pillow-like top eventually collapses into the ceramic dish containing it. If you have ordered the vanilla soufflé, you can choose from viscous chocolate or thick custard sauce as condiments. We suggest the former, because chocolate is always more decadent and satisfying, yes?

Capitol Piazza #B2-55
15 Stamford Road
Singapore 178906
Tel: +65 6384 5131
Daily: 10.30am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: City Hall

HYDE & CO. BUTTERSCOTCH POPCORN WAFFLE

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 Waffle (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 Rd
Singapore 198753
Tel: +65 6635 5785
Mon: 11am – 6pm
Wed – Sat: 11am – 10.30pm
Sun: 11am – 6pm
(Closed on Tuesdays)
Nearest Station: Lavender or Bugis

JAMIE’S ITALIAN PANNA COTTA

The Panna Cotta (S$9) at Jamie’s Italian is a simple and well-made dessert. It is rich and creamy yet not overly sweet, exactly how a good panna cotta should be. Surely one of the better renditions in town.

1 HarbourFront Walk,
VivoCity, #01-165/167
Tel: +65 67335500
Daily: 11.30am to 11pm
Nearest Station: Harbourfront

LA BRASSERIE LEMON TART

If you like this citrusy dessert, you will love La Brasserie’s (formerly Clifford Restaurant) version. We have tried the lemon tart from La Brasserie at Fullerton Bay Hotel on many occasions, and we are pleased to report that it is always heavenly.

80 Collyer Quay
The Fullerton Bay Hotel
Daily: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Downtown/Raffles Place

LADY M CREPE CAKE

This well-known New York cake shop prides itself on creating the freshest and finest cakes. The signature cake Lady M Mille Crêpes consists no less than twenty paper-thin handmade crêpes layered with light and fresh cream.

1 Fullerton Road
One Fullerton #01-10
Tel: +65 6820 0830
Mon to Thu: 9am – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 9am – 12midnight
Sun: 9am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Raffles Place

LAURENT BERNARD CHOCOLATIER SOUFFLÉ

Laurent Bernard has four different soufflés ($16.50). The chocolate soufflé is good, but for something different, try the lemon flavoured soufflé.

Laurent Bernard Chocolatier’s soufflé is listed in our guide to Singapore’s best soufflés.

#01-11 The Pier at Robertson Quay
80 Mohammad Sultan Road
Tel: +65 6235 9007
Mon: 6pm – 11pm
Tue to Thu: 1pm – 12 midnight
Fri & Sat: 1pm – 1am
Sun: 1pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay

LANA CHOCOLATE CAKE

One of the best chocolate cakes in Singapore. This iconic cake shop at Greenwood Avenue has been around since 1975, and there is a reason why it has remained immensely popular for so many years. Moist and chocolatey, once you have tried Lana Chocolate Cake, you will never look at chocolate cakes the same way again.

36 Greenwood Avenue
Tel: +65 6466 8940
Mon & Tue: 10.30am – 4.30pm
Wed to Fri: 10.30am – 5.30pm
Sat: 10.30am – 4.30pm
Nearest Station: Botanic Gardens

LES DELICES VALRHONA CHOCOLATE DOME

Les Delices may be a newcomer in the Tanjong Pagar vicinity but is no stranger to the media. Co-owner cum pastry chef Georgina Sim was previously trained in Le Cordon Bleu; the culinary school has groomed famous graduates such as American Chef Julia Child and Peruvian Chef Gaston Acurio.

Instead of succumbing to industry’s demands of coffee and customizable cakes, the Parisan-style café has decided to focus on a limited menu of French pastries and teas. Their specialty is the cream filled light Choux Pastry (S$5.90) but their other desserts such as the rich Heavenly Valrhona Chocolate Dome (S$10.90) are equally popular. Each cake has been paired with either an English or Chinese tea to bring out the best flavours.

333 Kreta Ayer Road
Tel: +65 6225 9282
Mon: 1pm – 7pm
Tue to Thu:1pm – 10pm
Fri to Sat: 1pm – 10.45pm
Sun: Closed
Nearest Station: Telok Ayer

LOKKEE BACON DELIGHT

Relish in Lokkee’s sinful Bacon Delight (S$12++) that boasts butterscotch and bacon infused ice-cream sitting in a deep-fried hot crunchy bread bowl drizzled with raspberry and chocolate sauce. If you think that is all, you are wrong. Candied bacon strips and real bacon bits make up a significant part of the exotic dessert and bacon lovers really do have to give this a go.

Plaza Singapura
#03-01, 68 Orchard Road
Singapore 238839
Tel: +65 6884 4566
Daily: 11.30am – 3pm, 5.30pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Dhoby Ghaut

MARMALADE PANTRY STICKY DATE PUDDING

Served with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream, Marmalade Pantry’s Sticky Date Pudding is a crowd’s favourite. What we love about Marmalade Pantry’s rendition is its consistency – we have had this pleasing dessert on numerous occasions and it is always very satisfying.

2 Orchard Turn #03-22
ION Orchard Singapore
Tel: +65 6734 2700
Nearest Station: Orchard

MAISEN KAYSER ECLAIR

Maisen Kayser is perhaps most well known for its bread, but their eclairs – choose between vanilla, chocolate, or coffee flavours - are also worth a mention.

#B1-09, Scotts Square
6 Scotts Road
Tel: +65 6636 3672
Daily: 8am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

MAX BRENNER’S CHOCOLATE FONDUE & WAFFLES

Max Brenner is a destination for lovers of chocolate desserts. From crepes, chocolate fondue, chocolate lava cake and waffles, every dessert is lip-smackingly good.

Max Brenner’s waffles is listed in our guide to Singapore’s best waffles.

#02-14 Esplanade Mall
8 Raffles Avenue
Tel: +65 6336 9563
Sun to Thu: 10am – 10.30pm
Fri & Sat: 10am – 11.30pm
Nearest Station: City Hall/Esplanade

MEZZA9′S DESSERT PLATTER

mezza9 at Grand Hyatt Singapore has recently launched its Dessert Extravaganza (S$32/platter) which features a frozen grand marnier souffle, Grand Cru Chocolate Mousse, Pavlova, three scoops of homemade gelato and its iconic Flower Pot dessert.

Grand Hyatt Singapore
10 Scotts Road
Mezzanine Level
Tel: +65 6730 7188
Nearest Station: Orchard

MORTON’S THE STEAKHOUSE SOUFFLÉ

If there was a contest for the biggest soufflé, Morton’s rendition (S$37) would win hands down. Morton’s has four different options – chocolate, Grand Marnier, lemon and raspberry. While the chocolate soufflé is always a good idea, the gorgeous Grand Marnier soufflé will impress even the toughest critics.

Morton’s soufflé is listed in our guide to Singapore’s best soufflés.

5 Raffles Avenue
4F Mandarin Oriental Singapore
Tel: +65 6339 3740
Mon to Sat: 5.30pm – 11 pm
Sun: 5pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Promenade/Esplanade

MUSEO VODKA CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE

MUSEO is an enchanting restaurant that sits on the mezzanine level of Quayside Isle at Sentosa Cove that works perfectly for all occasions. By day, the restaurant is filled with sunlight and the chinaware glistens like gems; by night, the low-light setting calls for a romantic dinner for two.

If you are looking for a place to have afternoon tea with your girlfriends, MUSEO is just the place to go. Get the Vodka Chocolate Lava Cake (S$13). It is a true crowd-pleaser, and worry not, that amount of hard liquor ain’t enough to get you drunk.

MUSEO’s vodka chocolate lava cake is listed in our guide to the best chocolate lava cakes in Singapore.

31 Ocean Way #01-22
Quayside Isle, Sentosa Cove
Tel: +65 6734 8066
Sun to Thu: 11.30am – 10pm
Fri, Sat & Eve of PH: 11.30am – 1am
Nearest Station: Harbourfront

O’COFFEE CLUB MUDPIE

Sinful, rich, and chocolatey, O’Coffee Club’s signature mudpie is what dreams are made of. Quite simply, it is something that you must have when dining at this popular cafe chain.

252 North Bridge Road
#03-30/30A Raffles City
Daily: 9am – 10pm
Nearest Station: City Hall

OMB (OH MY BACON) BACON ICE CREAM

Bacon lovers, this will be your heaven. Made with red bean cream, milk, and brown sugar, this glorious savoury Bacon Ice Cream (S$5) has bacon slices stuffed sufficiently in every nook and cranny of the ice cream. You will be sure to scoop up a handful of savory bacon with every spoonful, and be amazed by how the medley of sweet and savoury can come together so beautifully.

OMB’s Bacon Ice Cream is listed in our guide to 10 Uncommon Ice Cream Flavours in Singapore.

OMB (Oh My Bacon)
7 Dunlop Street
Singapore 209337
Tel: +65 6635 2633
Tue to Fri: 12pm – 10pm
Sat to Sun: 10am – 10pm
(Closed on Mon)
Nearest MRT: Little India

OPUS BAR & GRILL CHOCHOLATE DOME

What used to be Checkers Brasserie at Hilton Singapore is now revamped and known as Opus Bar & Grill. The culinary team is helmed by Aussie chef Nick Philip, and the menu is contemporary with Australian influence. Apart from the steaks and sustainable seafood dishes, you must save room for desserts.

Who can resist the theatrics of pouring hot chocolate over a chocolate dome (S$14) filled with blueberry crumble and Baileys ice cream? This is the bomb.

581 Orchard Road
Hilton Singapore
Tel: 65 6730 3390
Daily: 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Orchard Road

OSIA CHOCOLATE SOUP

Instead of the ubiquitous molten lava cake, Osia serves a slightly different rendition in the form of a soup. Yes, that’s right – a Valrhona Hot Chocolate Soup (S$22)! This dessert alone is reason enough for you to drop by Osia for a meal.

Osia’s chocolate soup is listed in our guide to Singapore’s best chocolate lava cakes.

8 Sentosa Gateway
Level 2 Crockfords Tower
Resorts World Sentosa
Tel: +65 6577 6560
Sun to Wed: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Harbourfront

PATISSERIE G G-SPOT

A terrific patisserie in Millenia Walk, Patisserie G has a whole range of French desserts such as Saint Honore, Eclairs, Canele, but their bestseller is not to be missed — The G-Spot, a delightful dark chocolate mousse paired with chocolate meringue.

9 Raffles Boulevard #01-40 Millenia Walk
Tel: +65 6338 7578
Mon to Thu: 8am – 9pm
Fri 8am – 10pm
Sat: 11am – 10pm
Sun: 11am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Promenade

PETE’S PLACE TIRAMISU

One of the oldest Italian restaurants in Singapore, Pete’s Place at Grand Hyatt Singapore is a hidden gem that radiates an undeniable rustic enchantment. Pete’s Place has one of the better tiramisu that we have had in Singapore, and we would come back here just for this.

Grand Hyatt Singapore
10 Scotts Road
Tel: +65 6416 7322
Daily: 12pm – 4.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Sunday: 11.30am – 2.30pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

PINE GARDEN’S CAKE LYCHEE MARTINI

One of the most established old-school bakeries in Singapore, Pine Garden’s Cake has reinvented itself in recent years to offer a selection of modern cakes alongside its traditional bakes.

Other than its signature Blackforest Gateau, the cake that we love the most is the Lychee Martini (S$2.80/slice or S$46 for 1kg) – a delightful multi-layer lychee cake with martini soaked lychee fillings.

Blk 529, Ang Mo Kio Ave 10 #01-2369
Tel: +65 6457 6159
Daily: 8.30am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Ang Mo Kio

PLAIN VANILLA BAKERY CUPCAKES

Plain Vanilla Bakery has been gaining a legion of followers and it is easy to see why. Freshly baked good old-fashioned cupcakes – with flavours like cinnamon brown sugar, chocolate hazelnut, red velvet and milk chocolate chip. Simple joy like these always tugs the heart strings.

1D Yong Siak Street
Tue to Fri: 11am – 8pm
Sat: 9am – 8pm
Sun: 9am – 6pm
Nearest Station: Tiong Bahru

POOL GRILL RESTAURANT BANOFFEE

The Banoffee (Toffee-Banana Dessert) from Pool Grill Restaurant at Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel hit all the right spots, and is one of the best renditions we’ve had in town. The crumbly crust, the sweet toffee and the bananas all came together beautifully.

Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel
310 Orchard Road
Singapore 238865
Mon to Thu, Sun: 11am – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 11am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

POULET TIRAMISU

Poulet is a familiar name that we always turn to when we want trusty comfort food without breaking the bank. While most people go to Poulet for its roast chicken, its tiramisu (S$7.90) deserves a special mention too. The tiramisu is consistently good and we will return again and again for the generous portion (in a jar).

HarbourFront Walk
#01-175/176/177
Tel: +65 6376 9087
Daily: 11.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Harbourfront

PS CAFE STEAMED PUDDING

PS Cafe has several versions of Steamed Puddings (S$12.90). From the lemon pudding with homemade lemon custard sauce, to a summer berry pudding, and the classic sticky date pudding with butterscotch sauce – it caters to different taste buds. However, our favourite is the steamed ginger pudding with earl grey creme anglaise.

45 Ann Siang Road
Tel: +65 9797 0648
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 12 midnight
Sat & Sun: 9.30am – 12 midnight
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

fic dish. The ones that make you crave for it all the time. The ones you will visit even if the place is located in an inaccessible area. One of them, for us, is the Death by Chocolate Cake ($12) at Rider’s Cafe.

51 Fairways Drive
Bukit Timah Saddle Club
Tel: +65 6466 9819
Sun, Tue to Thu: 8am – 9pm
Fri & Sat: 8am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Botanic Gardens

SABIO BY THE SEA, TAPAS BAR & GRILL CHURROS

A chic and contemporary Spanish tapas bar which offers a huge variety of authentic tapas dishes, Sabio by the Sea, Tapas Bar & Grill serves one of the best Churros with Chocolate Dip (S$11) in Singapore. Any time is a good time for good churros.

31 Ocean Way
#01-02 Quayside Isle, Sentosa Cove
Tel: +65 6690 7568
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 11pm
Fri: 12pm – 12 midnight
Sat: 10am – 12 midnight
Sun: 10am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Harbourfront

SALT TAPAS BAR CHURROS WITH CHOCOLATE SAUCE

Besides Sabio, another place that has good churros is Salt Tapas & Bar. Its churros with chocolate sauce (S$15) is super addictive and good for a light snack in the afternoon, or as a post-dinner dessert. Or simply whenever you need some sweets.

252 North Bridge Road
#01-22A Raffles City Shopping Centre
Tel: +65 6837 0995
Daily: 11.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: City Hall

SEASONAL TASTES CHEESECAKE

Seasonal Tastes at The Westin Singapore has a delectable dessert buffet spread, and among all the sweet treats that we have sampled, we absolutely love the strawberry cheesecake. Other variations include oreo cheesecake and blueberry cheesecake.

32/F The Westin Singapore
Asia Square Tower 2
12 Marina View
Mon to Sat Lunch Buffet: 12pm – 2.30pm
Mon to Sun Dinner Buffet: 6.30pm – 10pm
Sunday Champagne Brunch: 12pm – 3pm
Nearest Station: Downtown/Marina Bay

SINPOPO BRAND GULA MELAKA CAKE

Fans of Awfully Chocolate may find the presentation of this cake familiar as the style of layering is similar to the ever-popular Super Stacked Cake from Awfully Chocolate. If you are worried that Sinpopo Brand’s Gula Melaka cake might be overwhelmingly sweet, you will be happy to know that this cake spots just the right amount of gula melaka and is fragrant as it can be.

458 Joo Chiat Rd
Singapore 427671
Tel: +65 6345 5034
Tue to Thu, Sun: 12pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 12am
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Dakota

SMOOTHIE HOUSE SNOWFLAKE ICE

If you have been to Taipei, you would probably be familiar Smoothie House, one of Taiwan’s most popular and bestselling shaved ice stores that sits along Yong Kang Street.

Smoothie House is finally in Singapore and we cannot be more excited to celebrate their opening.

It currently offers 5 Snowflake Ice - Matcha and Red Bean Snowflake Ice with Panna Cotta (S$12.90), Tiramisu Snowflake Ice with Panna Cotta (S$15.90), Yogurt-Berry Snowflake Ice (S$15.90), Mix Strawberry Snowflake Ice with Panna Cotta (S$15.90), as well as the signature Mango Snowflake Ice with Panna Cotta (S$12.90).

60 Paya Lebar Road
#02-15/16/17, Paya Lebar Square
Singapore 409051
Tel: +65 6702 2221
Daily: 11am – 10pm
(Last Order: 9pm)
Nearest Station: Paya Lebar

SPIZZA MERCATO TIRAMISU

The tiramisu at Spizza Mercato is light, just the way we like it, with strong notes of fragrant coffee and light mascarpone cheese. Definitely one of the best tiramisu in Singapore!

13 Stamford Road #B2-52
Capitol Piazza
Singapore 178905
Tel: +65 6702 1835
Daily: 10.30am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: City Hall

SUN WITH MOON TOFU CHEESECAKE

Sun with Moon Japanese Restaurant’s tofu cheesecake deserves a mention. Delicate, smooth and creamy, it is impossible not to love the tofu cheesecake here. Sun with Moon also serves two other versions – matcha tofu cheese cake and strawberry tofu cheese cake.

501 Orchard Road #03-15
Wheelock
Tel: +65 6733 6636
Sun to Thu: 12pm – 11pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 11.30pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

SUN MOULIN BAKERY STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE

Sun Moulin Bakery is one of the most underrated bakeries in town. We have been coming here for years, and besides their excellent Japanese breads, another item that we always go home with is the light and airy Strawberry Shortcake.

Sun Moulin’s strawberry shortcake is listed in our guide to Singapore’s best strawberry shortcake.

350 Orchard Road
Basement 1 Isetan Scotts
Tel: +65 6235 6093
Nearest Station: Orchard

TART BLANC BANANA CHOCOLATE SILK TART

We are a huge fan of tarts, so we were thrilled to discover Tart Blanc at Millenia Walk. Well, it is going to be a secret no more, but this cute little patisserie cafe that specialises in tarts deserves a huge shout-out. Best sellers include Banana Chocolate Silk Tart (S$7) and Blood Orange Matcha Tart (S$7.50), but we’d suggest making a trip back every week to try something new.

Millenia Walk #01-102
9 Raffles Boulevard
Tel: +65 6238 6893
Mon to Fri: 10.30am – 9pm
Sat & Sun: 11am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: City Hall/Promenade

THE FABULOUS BAKER BOY RED VELVET CAKE

Fab Red Velvet Cake ($9.0) – coated with chocolate instead of cream cheese – which was incredibly moist and heartstoppingly rich. You get a generous portion too, by the way!

70 River Valley Road
#01-15 The Foothills
Tel: +65 6694 8336
Tue to Thu: 11am – 11pm
Fri: 11am – 11pm
Sat: 11am – 11pm
Sun: 9am – 5pm
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay

TWO BAKERS KEY LIME TART

There are some cafes that serve good savoury dishes, but fare poorly for desserts. And then, there are places that do remarkable desserts but you definitely wouldn’t want to go there for a proper meal.

Two Bakers, on the other hand, tick all the right boxes. It is a cosy space that sits along Horne Road and they do both mains and desserts really well. Our favourite dessert is the Key Lime Tart. Tart and tangy, it is baked to perfection. Equally good are the Passionfruit Tart and Salted Caramel Eclair.

88 Horne Road
Tel: +65 6293 0329
Sun to Thu (Closed on Tue): 11am – 9pm
Fri & Sat: 11am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Lavender

WA CAFE HONEY TOAST WITH MATCHA AND ORGURA PASTE

Wa Cafe presents a brilliant Honey Toast with Matcha and Orgura Paste (S$16.50) that is probably the closest you can get to a true blue Japanaese Shibuya Toast in Singapore.

Topped off with a mountain of ingredients, expect to see ice cream, azuki (red bean) and a huge dollop of whipped cream. The overall combination of the different elements weaved into each other really well, and is one version of Shibuya Toast that is most definitely worth every cent (and calorie)!

Wa Cafe’s Honey Toast is listed in our guide to Singapore’s Best Shibuya Toast.

#B1-51, Chinatown Point
133 New Bridge Road
Singapore 059413
Tel: +65 +65 6444 7646
Daily: 11am – 9pm
Nearest Station Chinatown

WIMBLY LU WAFFLES

Wimbly Lu has the best waffles ($8.50 with a scoop of ice cream) in town. We have had it on several occasions and we never got sick of the consistently good dessert – it is always crisp on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside. It is very close to our definition of how a good waffle should be.

Wimbly Lu’s waffles is listed in our guide to Singapore’s best waffles.

15-2 Jalan Riang
Tel: +65 6289 1489
Tue to Fri: 1pm – 10.30pm
Sat & Sun: 9am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Lorong Chuan/Serangoon

WINDOWSILL IN THE WOODS GRASSHOPPER PIE

A cosy cafe at Jalan Besar that focuses on pies. We love the Grasshopper Pie – a yummy chocolate flourless cake topped with mint cream – and the Strawberry Lemon, a strawberry lemon meringue tart, has the perfect balance between sweet and tart. Other interesting flavours that are worth trying are the Coconut Lime Vodka, and S’mores.

Tue to Thu: 11am – 9.30pm
Fri: 11am – 10.30pm
Sat: 10am – 10.30pm
Sun: 10am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Lavender

WOOLOOMOOLOO CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE

Wooloomooloo Steakhouse’s Hot Chocolate Cake ($25) – also known as the sore-throat inducing dessert – may be pricey for a dessert, but trust us, it is worth every cent spent.

2 Stamford Road
Level 3 Swissotel the Stamford
Singapore 178882
Tel: +65 6338 0261
Daily: 12pm– 11pm
Nearest Station: City Hall

For more recommendations, read our guide to Singapore’s Best Dessert Places

One of the newer additions to the cafe scene is Maple & Market Bakery Cafe at Cassia Crescent, just a few blocks behind Old Airport Road Food Market. Greeted by the smell of freshly baked cakes and the aroma of coffee brewing upon stepping in to the small space, it had us at hello.

The cafe has a great eye for detail. From the cake display, the interior decor, the availability of good magazines, and the fancy merchandise – Maple & Market has nailed it. The dessert table is gorgeous and has such an enticing set up that it will make you want to order everything.

Dessert options include Cinnamon cake with bacon cooked in maple syrup, Victorian Sponge Cake, Carrot Cake, and Chocolate Cake. Most of the cakes are on rotation, and only the two signature creations - Blossom, rose cake with raspberry cream cheese; and 1919, gula melaka cake with kaya cream cheese, are mainstays on the menu.

Besides the rustic and homemade cakes, Maple & Market does excellent waffles. Either go for the classic option of waffles with ice cream (S$8.50), or have the Maple Bacon Waffles (S$14). The waffle is quite like no other; it brings as much satisfaction – if not more – as flowers bring to bees.

Good coffee, delicious waffles, lovely cakes, gorgeous displays – this charming cafe fully utilised the small space and ticked all the right boxes.

Maple & Market
34 Cassia Crescent, #01-82
Tel: +65 6348 8068
Mon: 12pm – 8pm
Wed to Fri: 12pm – 9pm
Sat: 10am – 10pm
Sun: 10am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Dakota

For more recommendations, read: Singapore’s best cafes | Singapore’s Best Dessert Places

The next time you are in town and need a venue for meeting your clients, or simply want a nice and quiet spot for coffee and pastries, Tuxedo Cafe & Patisserie at Carlton Hotel Singapore is the place to head to.

Tuxedo Cafe offers an enticing Express Set Lunch Special from 11am – 3pm daily. It includes a bowl of soup or salad, sandwich, and a cup of gourmet coffee or tea. At S$15.80, it is a deal to score for those who are looking for a good lunch without busting your budget.

Being a patisserie, the focus at Tuxedo is its array of freshly baked bread and pastries. Under the lead of Chief Baker Andrew Loong, the award-winning Carlton pastry team is constantly coming up with new creations to wow the crowd with its repertoire.

Other than the classic items like French Croissants, Pain au Chocolat, German Rye Sour Bread, Tuxedo has a whole range of bread such as Baguette, Walnut Bread and Semi-dried Tomatoes & Basil Baguette. The desserts, too, are to die for. Raspberry Chocolate Cake, Strawberry Cheesecake, Hazelnut Crunchy Eclair, Red Velvet Cupcake – just to name a few. The highlight for us is definitely their signature Lobster Pie, and the rich and luxurious Tuxedo Cake made with Valrhona chocolate.

Photo credit: Carlton Hotel Singapore

Tuxedo is really quite an enchantment and it has every reason to visit. You get the best of a patisserie and so much more. A centralised location, a friendly price tag, and a charming environment to retreat to when you need to unwind from all the stress in life.

For more details, visit their website www.carltonhotel.sg/tuxedo.html and like Carlton Hotel Singapore’s facebook page www.facebook.com/CarltonHotelSG

Tuxedo Cafe & Patisserie
Lobby Carlton Hotel Singapore
76 Bras Basah Road
Sun to Thu: 7am – 11pm
Fri & Sat: 7am – 12 midnight
Tel: +65 6415 7887
Nearest Station: City Hall

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Located directly opposite Liang Court in The Foothills, The Fabulous Baker Boy is a cosy and homely space where you can go for an intimate gathering with friends or a quiet dinner with your partner. The prices here are reasonable. You can get a Beef Pastrami Sandwich for $10, while main course such as pies and pastas are below $20. Plus, they have very good home-style cakes.

On weekdays, The Fabulous Baker Boy serves simple comfort food such as sandwiches, soup, salad, pasta and pot pie. They also have a weekend brunch menu which features pancakes, eggs benedict, as well as their pot pies and sandwiches.

The Prawn Fettuccine ($18) was simple and nicely executed. The other pasta option is a vegetarian Artichoke Fettuccine.

Chicken Leek Pot Pie ($14), another popular item on the menu, was heartening and refreshing.

A trip to The Fabulous Baker Boy would not be complete without having desserts. They sell home-style cakes that are meant to feed people.

I’ve had too many mediocre red velvet cakes so I was surprised by Ab Fab Red Velvet Cake ($8.50) – coated with chocolate instead of cream cheese – which was incredibly moist and heartstoppingly rich.

I was especially enamoured by the Lemon Vanilla Raspberry ($8.50), and Apple Cider ($8.50), a salted caramel cream cheese cake. Also exceptional was The Nutty Monkey ($8) – a banana coconut cake with a peanut butter cream and chocolate frosting. It is impossible to go wrong with the flawless combination of chocolate and banana. The Matcha Praline Cake ($7.50), on the other hand, was rather dry and lacking in matcha flavour.

Other cakes include Salted Caramel Chocolate Torte ($8.50), a rich chocolate torte with layers of salted caramel and dark chocolate frosting; Big Lub’s Carrot Cake ($8.50), a modern carrot cake with the addition of cranberry and coconut; and Triple Chocolate Cake ($7) – a delicious and addictive dark chocolate cake.

The Fabulous Baker Boy is one of my new favourite places, and I think they deserve your support.

The Fabulous Baker Boy
70 River Valley Road
#01-15 The Foothills
Tel: +65 6694 8336
Tue to Thu: 11am – 11pm
Fri: 11am – 11pm
Sat: 11am – 11pm
Sun: 9am – 5pm

For more recommendations, read my list of Best Cafes in Singapore

Au Chocolat, opened by the folks behind Ku De Ta and Catalunya, occupies a huge space at a corner of Marina Bay Sands. It is divided into two sections: a retail confectionery store where you can find all sorts of delicious snacks – such as slice cakes, cupcakes, gelato, truffle – and fun merchandise. The other half is the bistro which has an all-day dining menu.

We have been to Au Chocolat many times, and tried quite a few items from the bistro and confectionery. Here are some of the highlights.

The menu is huge, running from handmade crepes ($16-20), to breakfast food ($15-22), finger food and snacks ($12-18), soup and salad ($11-20), burgers and sandwiches ($16-25), pasta ($23-25), entrees ($22-32) and desserts ($16-18).

We started with their Truffle Fries ($15), a generous serving of crispy fries drizzled with fragrant white truffle oil and seasoned with truffle sea salt. The Mushroom Bite ($14), next to arrive on the table, was rather run-of-the-mill. For the price, we would rather get another portion of the truffle fries.

We have heard a lot about Au Chocolat’s Ultimate Benedict ($22), so we knew we had to give it a try. Pancakes formed the base of the dish, and it was topped with spinach, tomatoes, crispy bacon, roasted ribeye steak, roasted chicken and two poached eggs. It has a generous drizzling of red wine and dark chocolate infused hollandaise sauce.

Each of the ingredient was good on its own, but when you put everything together, it became too overwhelming. Simply put, we were not too impressed.

Our favourite entree is the crispy Duck Confit ($27), which comes with potato mash, white wine poached pear and topped off with a tangy chocolate orange sauce. It was one of the best duck confits that I have had in recent times. Definitely one of the must-order dishes when you are dining at Au Chocolat.

A commendable dish is the Steak Frites ($35). I was not expecting much of the pan-seared ribeye steak, if only because many places tend to serve mediocre steaks, so I was pleasantly to find that this was really good. It was a perfectly cooked steak which was juicy, tender and well seasoned. Plus, it was accompanied by tasty truffle fries and red wine sauce on the side.

Other enticing options on the entrees menu include a delicious corn-fed Roasted Chicken ($24) and the rich and flavourful Boeuf Bourguignon ($26).

We also had their Stuffed French Toast ($18). Two slices of brioche bread filled with berries and mascarpone cheese. There is nothing wrong with this dish, but other than the pretty appearance, there is little about it that stands out.

Dessert lovers will surely go crazy at Au Chocolat here. Among the six options under the dessert section, we had the Au Chocolat Tower Cake ($18), a huge six layers of moist chocolate cake served with a vanilla gelato; and the Caramel Apple Skillet ($17) – which was a baked caramel pecan cake drizzled with salted caramel sauce. If you have been on a hunt to find the best chocolate cake in Singapore, you must try Au Chocolat’s rendition.

Besides that, we have also tried many different desserts from Au Chocolat’s pastry counter over several visits. The noteworthy ones include the Chocolate Tart, Red Velvet Cheesecake, Kalamansi Cake and Peanut Butter Cheesecake.

What makes Au Chocolat a place you can return to again and again is that its all-day menu provides plenty of options for everyone. Furthermore, it opens till late everyday, making it a great venue for dinner, or to hangout for desserts with a group of friends.

Au Chocolat
2 Bayfront Avenue
#01-03 The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands
Tel: +65 6688 7227
Sun to Thu: 10am – 11pm
Fri & Sat: 10am – 12 midnight
Note: This was an invited media tasting.

Wimbly Lu Chocolate Cafe is a dessert place located in the residential area at Jalan Riang. Part of Wimbly Lu’s charm is that from the moment you walk in, it strikes you as a quaint, whimsical kind of place. It is ideal for whiling away a few hours with friends.

From the menu, you can tell that Wimbly Lu’s forte lies in desserts. While the savoury menu ($3.50 – $13) only includes several options such as Tuna Cheese Melt, Lasagna and Baked Rice with Chicken and Mushroom, the dessert department ($3 – $8.50) has many more choices like Brownie, Eclair, Orange Flourless Cake, Hazelnut Butterscotch Bar, Molten Lava Cake, Root Beer Cake, Waffles and Tiramisu.

The most popular choices are the Waffles and Root Beer Cake with vanilla ice cream. Both are absolute must-tries.

Wimbly Lu has the best Waffles ($8.50 with a scoop of ice cream) in town. I have had it on several occasions and I am impressed by its consistency – it is always crisp on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside. My only gripe is the tiny portion of the ice-cream. It would be great if they gave a bigger scoop of the delicious homemade salted caramel ice cream.

The Root Beer Cake ($6) with vanilla ice cream is also a winner. Combining root beer and cake is a brilliant idea and it makes me wonder why nobody had thought of doing it earlier. It has a distinctive root beer flavour and when paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, there is only one word to describe it – heavenly.

My partner thought that their pancakes ($7.50 with a scoop of ice cream) were run-of-the-mill, but I felt that it was pretty decent. That said, I’d probably not order it again as the waffle was so much better.

Chocolate lovers should not leave without trying Wimbly Lu’s Molten Lava Cake ($6) – another exceptional dessert. At just $6, it is one of the cheaper chocolate lava cake around, and offers great value.

There were a couple of misses too, though, such as a pedestrian Sticky Date Pudding and a very disappointing Bread and Butter Pudding which we left untouched after a spoonful or two.

We could not agree on the Chocolate Creme Brulee ($5). For me, it was slightly too dense for a creme brulee while my partner has been craving for it since we had it a while back because she likes how the slight bitterness of the chocolate blended so well with the otherwise predictable sweet dessert.

Potent on first look, and in fact a bit threatening, but it was quite a false alarm. The Blackout Cake ($6) disappointed us quite a bit with its moist (or lack of) body, and our impression of a chocolate cake really should be richer. Still, if you do not mind a simple slice of sweetness, this should suffice.

Wimbly Lu has become our favourite to-go place for desserts, we go there all the time and so far, we have tried almost all the items on the menu. We love the cosy and intimate atmosphere, and the fact that all the desserts are so reasonably-priced. While some of the desserts did not impress, the waffle and root beer cake are reasons enough for us to return time and again.

Wimbly Lu Chocolate Cafe
15-2 Jalan Riang
Tel: +65 6289 1489
Tue to Fri: 1pm – 10.30pm
Sat & Sun: 9am – 11pm

For more recommendation, please read my post on Best Desserts in Singapore

Words by Serene Chai, photographs by ladyironchef.

What is there not to love about high tea? As a fancy afternoon affair that is synonymous with decadent treats and heart-to-heart talks, it is beneficial for one’s weary soul.

Unknown to many, TWG Tea Salon is a homegrown brand that has won over the taste buds of many tea and dessert lovers. Its growing reputation as a tea institution that offers a variety of exclusive and interesting tea blends and tea-infused delicacies has cemented its popularity in the local food scene. At first glance, you might be put off by the exquisite interior of the restaurant but TWG does offer affordable brunch sets. In addition, the friendly demeanour of its service staff and beautiful counter display of cakes and sweet pastries make it hard to resist the idea of dining with them.

We started our afternoon on a savoury note with two of their brunch set specials: Emperor ($52) and Majestic ($56). There are six available brunch sets to choose from and what sets them apart is the choice of main course offered.

Each brunch set includes a main course, choice of 2 muffins or scones, a dessert, a choice of tea from their extensive tea menu and a glass of freshly squeezed juice.

For the Emperor brunch set, we had the Chicken roulade with sautéed asparagus, roasted beetroot and tomato confit drizzled with a Napolean tea infused sauce. Fancy presentation aside, it was good but without the “wow” factor that I’d hoped for.

As a seafood lover, I must admit that I enjoyed the main course that was served with the Majestic brunch set better. Think Pan-seared scallops accompanied by caramelized fennel and brunoise pea pods, garnished with baby-leaf herbs and a Caravan tea infused vinaigrette… The tea-infused vinaigrette sauce offered a refreshing twist to the dish.

We also shared some scones, macarons (ordered separately) and cakes for a sweet ending to the afternoon.

I appreciate how their macarons are infused with some of their signature teas. My favourite macarons among the colourful selection are the Morrocant mint tea macaron and Earl Grey Fortune & Chocolate macaron. That said, the other unique flavours are worth a try.

Without a doubt, the TWG Singapore surprise is my favourite tea patisserie at TWG. A crème brulee tart filled with vanilla bourbon tea-infused cream and strawberries, I am not surprised that this is one of their best-sellers. Kudos to the creator of this brilliant slice of heaven! Although I’m not a fan of crème brulee, this dessert definitely hit the right spots.

In my opinion, TWG prides itself on offering to its patrons a wholesome dining experience, which explains their immaculate service, amazing food presentation and lovely ambience. By the time we left the restaurant, I was already making a mental note of the tea patisseries that I’ll be ordering on my next visit. If you’re thinking of satisfying your sweet tooth cravings, here is another restaurant to consider.

TWG Tea Salon & Boutique Singapore
391 Orchard Road
Level 2 Takashimaya Shopping Centre
Ngee Ann City, Singapore
Tel: +65 6363 1837
Daily: 10am – 9.30pm

Note: This was an invited media tasting.

Updated on 23 Apr 2014: 1 Caramel is no longer in operations.

1 Caramel Patisserie used to be located at The Luxe at Handy road (besides The Cathay). They have since shifted to Rochester Park, sharing the space with their sister restaurant, 1 Rochester.

With only a few tables in a narrow rectangular space, 1 Caramel dessert boutique at Rochester Park is much smaller than before. But I like the cosy feel of the new outlet; it is a lovely dessert place to have a cup of tea and a slice of cake for a quiet afternoon high tea.

I lurveee to be in a kitchen of a patisserie. It makes me feel as though I’m in Disneyland. We were browsing the cakes on display as the Hazelnut Praline ($6) called out to me. I immediately knew that was the cake that we had to get.

But for the other cakes, we had a hard time trying to decide between tempting choices like the Tea-ramisu ($6), Chocolate Molten Cake ($14) and Earl Grey Creme Brulee ($14). In the end, we had a Lychee Cupcake, Vanilla Souffle and a Strawberry shortcake to go together with the Hazelnut Praline.

I had fond memories of their Lychee Rose cake, so I was hoping that the Lychee Rose Cupcake ($3.5) could replicate some of the magic. Unfortunately, the cupcake was way too dry, and I didn’t enjoy it very much.

Let’s observe five minutes of silence for the fallen souffle…

It was really fun to watch the rise and fall of the Soufflé, but other than that, we were not blown away by the dessert. Don’t get me wrong, though. The Vanilla Souffle ($14) with strawberry ice cream was not bad, but for the price, we were expecting a little more. Expectations are the root of all problems. That said, 1 Caramel has interesting options like hazelnut, passionfruit, and miso souffle.

I really liked 1 Caramel’s Strawberry Shortcake ($6). I liked the flaky pastry around the cake. I liked how it is different from the usual strawberry shortcakes. I liked the combination of fluffy sponge cake and strawberry bits.

This is definitely going into my list of best strawberry shortcakes in Singapore.

Besides cakes and desserts, 1 Caramel Patisserie at Rochester Park also serves all day brunch like Eggs Benedict ($12), Pancakes ($12), Croque Monsieur ($12), and French Toast ($10).

Singapore Food Blog Review
1 Caramel Dessert Boutique
1 Rochester Park, Level 2
Tel: +65 6774 1302
Weekday: 11.30am – 10.30pm
Weekend: 10am – 10.30pm

For more recommendations, please read my list of best dessert places in Singapore

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