We all have our favourite aisle in the supermarket, whether it’s “bread, spreads & jam” or “condiments & dried goods”. For some of us, though, it isn’t an aisle. It’s a full-blown section. That’s right, the ice cream section.

We know, that place is dangerous territory — where temptations flow like no tomorrow and any remnants of self-control we thought we had fade into oblivion. But, some days just call for an ice cream treat.

If you’re always reaching for that same Ben & Jerry’s Chunky Monkey tub or that box of Magnum sticks, we’re here to introduce you to a whole new world. We’ve compiled a list of 10 other excellent ice creams right under your nose that you’ve been sorely missing out on!

How about trying something new for a change? You’ll never know unless you try.

Photo Credit: Fairprice

#1 DREYER’S COOKIES & CREAM

This one’s for all the Oreo fans. Cookies & Cream is no groundbreaking flavour but Dreyer’s has really nailed this classic. Made from fresh milk, the creamy vanilla ice cream is generously dotted with cookie bits for that delicious crunch.

Best eaten with a warm fudgy brownie. Mmm.

Available at Fairprice, Cold Storage, Marketplace and Giant.

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#2 KING’S TEH TARIK POTONG ICE CREAM

If you didn’t have potong as a child, did you really grow up in Singapore? Potong is no fancy gelato but we’ll always have a soft spot for this nostalgic treat.

As faithful as we are to our OG flavours, such as red bean and black glutinous rice, this Teh Tarik Potong is really leading us astray. It’s has a pretty strong tea profile, making it really aromatic. We can almost hear the slushing of the teh with every bite.

Available at Fairprice and Cold Storage.

Photo Credit: Giant

LA CREMARIA ALMOND PECAN PASSION ICE CREAM

We don’t know which sounds better — the fancy name of the brand or the ice cream flavour itself. Either way, this brainchild of Nestlé’s is really a stunner.

Pecan-flavoured ice cream is swirled with chocolate sauce and almond chunks, promising a nutty, chocolatey and creamy indulgence. Definitely a must-have for nutty fans.

Available at Giant and Sheng Shiong.

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#4 MELONA ICE BAR

With its slightly tacky font and plain design, Melona Ice Bar looks pretty unassuming. But, just wait for the plot twist. Fruity, smooth and carried by a hint of sweetness, This potong lookalike is shockingly good.

It comes in an assortment of flavours, from melon to mango, so go on and take your pick!

Available at Fairprice and Cold Storage.

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#5 SAMANCO GREEN TEA ICE CREAM SANDWICH

What do you get when you cross a Taiyaki with an ice cream sandwich? No points for guessing. Samanco Green Tea Ice Cream stands out from the sea of ice cream tubs and sticks with its fishy outfit.

But it’s more than just its good looks. The combination of milky matcha ice cream with sweet red bean paste is truly a match made in heaven. The matcha flavour isn’t the most concentrated, so it’s great if you’re not into bitter notes.

Available at Fairprice and Cold Storage.

Photo Credit: The Ice Cream & Cookie Co.

#6 THE ICE CREAM & COOKIE CO. ONDE ONDE

This brand hasn’t been around as long as some of the old-timers have but it’s certainly not to be trifled with. Their Onde Onde ice cream is a case in point. This coconut milk-based ice cream is infused with all-natural pandan extract and laced with coconut mochi, desiccated coconut and delicious gula melaka.

A taste of your favourite traditional kueh in every scoop. And yes, it’s dairy-free so even the lactose-intolerant people can rejoice!

Available at Fairprice, Cold Storage and The Marketplace.

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#7 WALL’S ASIAN DELIGHT ICE CREAM — TARO

We can already hear the steps of the orh nee fans running towards their nearest supermarkets. This taro ice cream popsicle looks and tastes like yammy paradise.

Yam-flavoured ice cream spiked with actual yam chunks is coated in a refreshing layer of coconut confection. It’s smooth and fragrant with the occasional soft crunch. Good on you, Wall’s, good on you.

Available at Fairprice.

Photo Credit: Giant

#8 WALL’S VIENNETTA 

Touted as “the fanciest ice cream cake of the 90s”, the Viennetta is a dreamy confection of layers upon layers of luscious ice cream and compound chocolate. Yes, sorry to disappoint, but there isn’t actually cake in it.

But, that doesn’t make it any less amazing. This supreme creation will surely have you feeling like royalty as you tuck into it. It’s available in two flavours — chocolate and vanilla.

Available at Fairprice and Giant.

Photo Credit: Fairprice

#9 WARAKU HOKKAIDO FRESH CREAM DAIFUKU

Whoever thought of putting mochi and ice cream together, thank you. The bounciness of the mochi and richness of the ice cream go hand in hand to create an absolutely winning combination.

Good news — you don’t have to travel down to Japanese marts to get your fix of mochi ice cream. This daifuku ice cream made in Japan is every mochi lover’s dream come true, stuffed with a whole strawberry and fresh cream.

Available at Fairprice.

Photo Credit: Cold Storage

#10 WEI’S DARK CHOCOLATE

Here’s another great option for those who are sensitive to dairy. Wei’s Dark Chocolate sorbet is so rich and velvety you’ll scrambling to read the ingredient list to make sure there really isn’t any dairy in it.

And there really isn’t. Vegan-friendly, gluten-free and free of artificial flavours, it’s almost too good to be true.

Available at Cold Storage.

Good news, ice cream lovers! Chip Guan Heng, one of Singapore’s oldest ice cream distributors, is now offering island-wide delivery for their old-school ice cream at S$4 per block. Yes, it’s the same S$1.20 hawker ice cream that Singapore is known for, except that you can get an entire block at S$4.

To place an order, you must have a minimum order of $50 for delivery. Free delivery is offered for orders above S$80.

From what we understand, Chip Guan Heng is not entertaining walk-in orders due to the COVID-19 situation.

They are also offering 50% off selected ice cream for self-pickup orders. This promo will last till 30 April 2020. Call them at +65 6440 8084 / 6440 8075 to place an order. Payment can be made via cash, PayNow, PayLah!, or Grabpay. You can even opt for contactless delivery.

Chip Guan Heng
69 Joo Chiat Place
Mon – Fri: 7am – 3pm
Sat: 7am – 12.30pm
Sun and Public Holidays: 9.30am – 12.30pm

Ever felt left out when your group of friends decide to pick the latest and hippest ice-cream café as their new favourite hangout spot? Whether you are watching your diet, or are lactose-intolerant, the temptation can be unbearable when you see your friends happily savouring their mounds of colourful ice-creams.

With many Singaporeans actively swapping their diets and lifestyles to a healthier one, it can be difficult to justify pampering yourself with a scoop. Thankfully, not all ice-creams are made equal: whether you are looking for a lower calorie option, or need to adhere to dietary restrictions, there is no longer a need to abstain from ice-creams this festive season.

To all my fellow sufferers out there, here are 8 cafés where you too can spoil yourself with healthier vegan ice-cream options this festive season!

BEN & JERRY’S

What makes Ben & Jerry’s ice-creams so beloved is the how dense and creamy all their scoops tend to be. By focusing mostly on non-fruit flavours, the ice-cream maintains a smoother and denser texture for a more luxurious finish. With the addition of sizeable pieces of dry sweets for texture, the result is an incredibly decadent treat that is unfortunately not the most forgiving on waist-lines.

Thankfully, there is no longer a need to forgo the chain’s iconic creations. Made with almond milk, the new vegan line of flavours (S$6.00++/scoop) – sans the most luscious of the lot, Coconut Seven Layer Bar – contains on average less calories and sugars than their dairy counterparts. All that without losing that special Ben & Jerry’s finish: the velvety texture, the mesmerising swirls, the rich flavours, and the super-satisfying crunch.

313 Orchard Road
313@Somerset #01-25/25A
Singapore 238895
Tel: +65 6509 6470
Mon to Thu: 11am – 10pm
Fri to Sun: 11am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Somerset
** Multiple outlets islandwide.

IKEA BISTRO

Over the past year, IKEA has been integrating more sustainable practices into not just their furniture line, and has started including environmentally friendly adjustments to their food as well. While most of the vegan-friendly food options have not yet reached our shores, the one that has is to the delight of all fellow sweet tooths out there: soya ice-cream.

Costing a very affordable S$0.50, the company strove to recreate a healthier alternative to its original soft serve. The current iteration is every bit as delightful as the original, retaining the signature soft airiness at a lower calorie point. After a long day of browsing the brand’s furniture selection, now you too can grab a guilt-free cone (or three) to unwind!

317 Alexandra Road
IKEA Alexandra
Singapore 159965
Tel: +65 6786 6868
Sun to Thu: 10am – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 10am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Queenstown
** Multiple outlets islandwide.

KIND KONES

Located in the middle of town, this cosy café may look unassuming to the passing shopper. However, for those of us with dietary restrictions, this place is heaven-sent. Not only do their ice-creams not have dairy, they are free of refined sugars, preservatives, and additives. Specific gluten and soy-free options are available as well.

Staying true to its motto of “taste the pleasure, not the guilt”, Kind Kones uses a mix of non-dairy milk substitutes and fresh all-natural ingredients to ensure their scoops maintain the necessary flavour at lower calorie, fat, and sugar values.

If you do visit, some must-try options (S$4.90++/scoop) include the matcha-based Blue Planet with a blue pea twist, and the delightful Black Forest mix with hidden bits of brownies between swirls of cherry compote. Unless you are the minuscule part of the population who somehow dislikes ice-cream, Kind Kones is the place to be if you want to hold an all-inclusive dessert gathering at!

583 Orchard Road
Forum The Shopping Mall #B1-27
Singapore 238884
Tel: +65 9010 8557
Mon to Thu & Sun:
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

KINDRED FOLK

Hidden in the new King Albert Park Mall, it is not by chance the café is perfectly perched to overlook the area’s busy student crowd. The brightly lit space was designed with the neighbourhood’s schooling population in mind: to provide students with a welcoming space to work or play at after class while serving affordable handcrafted food.

Starting at S$3.80 per generous scoop, customers can find everything from classic staples like strawberry, to more unique inventions like wasabi and cereal milk. While most creations do contain dairy, Kindred Folk tries to ensure it keeps at least a couple of its healthy vegan choices available daily.

For a creamier, albeit more indulgent, option, the vegan Sea-Salt Gula Coconut is an intricately flavoured scoop that is indistinguishable from dairy variants. On a sweltering hot day, opt instead for the lighter and more refreshing option of Watermelon Calamansi Sorbet for the ultimate thirst quencher and palate cleanser.

9 King Albert Park
KAP Residences #01-09
Singapore 598332
Tel: +65 6928 3043
Tue to Thu & Sun: 12pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 11pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: King Albert Park

MR BEAN SINGAPORE

A brand that requires little introduction, Mr Bean is Singapore’s largest purveyor of soy-based F&B products, and is dedicated to providing locals with healthy and accessible soy-based items to satiate their cravings with. Given the relative scarcity of soy ice-creams, Mr Bean outlets are one of the easiest ways for Singaporeans to enjoy this low-calorie treat.

At S$1.90 per cone, and S$2.10 per cup, customers can partake in a full-size dollop of Mr Bean’s signature Soy Ice Cream for just over 100 calories – a significant margin below that of traditional dairy-based ice-creams.

For those looking for more exciting flavours, the brand released four exciting vegan and eggless flavours in a collaboration with Udders –  Original Soy, Salted Gula Melaka, Oreo Cookie, and Durian (S$3.80/cup) – at selected outlets. As rich as the flavours may sound, fear not, because even the most caloric of the four contains a conservative 160 calories per serving.

930 Yishun Avenue 2
Northpoint City North Wing #01-05
Singapore 769098
Tel: +65 6481 9164
Mon to Sat: 6am – 10.30pm
Sun: 7.30am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Yishun
** Multiple outlets islandwide.

POPBAR

Originally from America, this NYC-based company specialises in gelato in its simplest form – no-frills, and mounted on a stick. What makes the brand stand out is its commitment to quality: their bars are made fresh daily using all-natural ingredients under stringent quality control.

Although their main line of popGelato (S$4.90++/stick) contains dairy, their popSorbettos (S$4.50++/stick) are a hit in the vegan and lactose-intolerant community. By using top quality concentrated fruit juice or puree, the resulting texture is an even smooth mix that is much denser than typical sorbets. Moreover, these bars are a good source of dietary fibre, and are fat and cholesterol-free as well.

With each popSorbetto causing just 70-80 calories worth of damage, feel free to go for a more extravagant twist by adding a generous dusting of poppings (toppings) – we recommend the fresh pistachios and coconut strips – to complete the experience.

11 Cavan Road #01-02
Cavan Suites
Singapore 209848
Mon to Fri: 10.30am – 6pm
(Closed on Saturdays & Sundays)
Nearest Station: Lavender

SMOOCHT

Fans of vegan ice-cream would probably have heard of Brownice – one of the longer-standing brands that serve 100% vegan ice-creams in Singapore. Rebranded as Smoocht, the team continues the legacy of its iconic r’ice-cream: substituting the higher fat-content of non-dairy milk options in favour of organic crystal brown rice to serve healthy full-fledged vegan ice-creams at a mere 80-160 calorie mark.

Featuring an extensive 18-flavour collection (S$3.50++/scoop), customers will be spoilt for choice. Whether you are looking for a rare vegan alternative to the rich and buttery PB n’ Choc, or prefer to stick to the zesty tang of Passion A Go Go, Smoocht has a flavour to satisfy all whimsies of cravings.

For those looking for a more substantial option, try the brand’s super crispy eggless waffles (S$8.00++) for an added texture crunch. Or if you are looking to be the life of the party, why not enquire about their luxurious selection of ice-cream cakes ($$60.00++)?

8 Sin Ming Road
Sin Ming Centre #01-03
Singapore 575628
Tel: +65 6456 6431
Sun to Thu: 12pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Marymount
** Multiple outlets islandwide.

ZEBRA DREAM

Far from your typical vegan ice-cream brand, Zebra Dream prides itself in retaining the tantalisingly creamy texture of dairy-based ice-cream that tends to be diluted in vegan alternatives. By pairing coconut milk with quality and fair trade ingredients, the brand provides healthy sustainable indulgence without compromising on taste.

Zebra Dream currently offers seven flavours (S$5.98/tub) in its arsenal, most of which are reinventions of familiar classics: their best-selling Strawberry Baobob mixes a quintessential summer fruit with a hint of tangy from an Australian and African bush food. Regardless of which flavour you gravitate towards, you can be sure of a guilt-free cheat day!

While they do not have a standalone store locally, all flavours of Zebra Dream’s catalogue are available at Little Farm outlets. Thereafter, you can choose to either curl up leisurely with the tubs at home, or bring them to the café and café bar areas for immediate enjoyment.

491 River Valley Road
Valley Point Shopping Centre #01-20
Singapore 248371
Tel: +65 6262 0619
Daily: 7.30am – 8pm
Nearest Station: Tiong Bahru
** Multiple outlets islandwide.

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

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

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

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

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

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

In a tropical, almost unforgivably humid country like Singapore, ice cream is essential. And fortunately for us, there are lots of ice cream options to choose from, from artisanal ice cream parlours, convenience store varieties and even those sold on carts along Orchard Road.

At its heart, ice cream is merely a composition of milk and cream but what sets a good one apart from a great one is the quality of the ingredients used and the careful manipulation of sweetness and richness. A brand that never fails to exceed expectations, presenting an intensely pleasurable experience with every lick, is Häagen-Dazs.

In the spirit of Christmas, the colossal brand has released two limited edition flavours—Cream Cheese Mochi and Tiramisu Mochi. An extraordinary marriage between traditional Asian mochi and European desserts, each and every soft, pillowy morsel presents a flavour and textural profile that far surpasses the common ice cream dessert. For an amplified experience, head on down to one of their stores to enjoy full-on crafted desserts featuring the two seasonal offerings such as the So Mochi Together Fondu and the oh-so-gorgeous Gondola Tiramisu.

A duo that aims to bring joy and sheer decadence to both the young and the old, what better way to soak up the festive Yule, than to cosy up around your loved ones, sharing and indulging in top-quality ice cream?

TWO DAZZLING NEW FLAVOURS 

The brand prides itself on only sourcing the best ingredients from around the world to concoct their various ice cream varieties and their two new offerings are no exception. The mochi is steamed in Taiwan and the Tiramisu Mochi—along with its cream cheese counterpart—derive their cheese fillings from Europe.

Singaporeans love their cheese and as recent food trends have shown, we love having cheese in desserts, in tea, in buns, in everything.

Made with top quality cream cheese from Europe, the new Häagen-Dazs Cream Cheese Mochi (S$14.50) ice cream has delicate cheese notes that delivers the authenticity of a light, creamy taste just like a fluffy cheesecake. Scattered throughout like precious jewels are small delicately-sized, steamed Mochi pieces that do well to provide a chewy texture with every bite.

The new Häagen-Dazs Tiramisu Mochi (S$14.50) ice cream uses real Mascarpone from Italy and, again, features the pillowy steamed Mochi bits from Taiwan. Uniquely soft, almost buttery and accented with a pleasant chew, the ice cream boasts a heady profile of coffee with a slight sour tinge to it from the mascarpone. A surefire hit among coffee lovers, this was easily our favourite flavour between the two.

SO MOCHI TOGETHER FONDUE

Buying a tub and enjoying their ice cream in-store is never quite the same. In-store, they come up with a myriad of creations which change on a frequent basis depending on the product that’s in season, so as to amplify said limited edition flavour.

A royal rumble of various ice cream and sorbets, the So Mochi Together Fondu (S$46++) comprises Tiramisu Mochi, Cream Cheese Moshi, vanilla, Belgian chocolate, white peach & raspberry, green tea, mango and raspberry ice cream, along with mango and raspberry sorbet.

Along with fruit and cookie accompaniments that serve to provide vibrancy and texture—all neatly arranged around a pot of melted chocolate—this massive treat is ideal for sharing among a family and is also a great way to try out all their flavours.

BISTRO PARIS

Elegantly plated, the Bistro Paris (S$21.90++) sees a cheesecake that’s adorned with a berry purée, macadamia nuts, kiwi bits, biscuits and various chocolate elements. The ice cream of choice for this dessert is the Cream Cheese Mochi and to balance out the richness of it, a healthy scoop of raspberry sorbet.

CHEESE FOAM GREEN TEA LATTE

Providing a subtle bitter-sweet flavour, the Cheese Foam Green Tea Latte (S$8.90++) is an excellent choice to lounge about with. Topped with a sweet cheese foam, the otherwise robust bitter flavour is given an added surge of sweetness.

Served alongside it is a brittle along with a scoop of the Cream Cheese Mochi ice cream.

GONDOLA TIRAMISU

A dessert that’s literally too beautiful to consume, the Gondola Tiramisu (S$19.90) amazes with its intricate detail and promise of sheer decadence with every eager mouthful.

A wonderful expression of the new Tiramisu Mochi ice cream, a bowl made entirely out of chocolate is fitted with lady finger biscuits and additional coffee and vanilla-flavoured ice cream are added to further emphasise the apparent notes of coffee and rich cream. Caramel brittles are also scattered around the plate to provide texture and a profound nutty flavour.

TIRAMISU COFFEE

The Tiramisu Coffee (S$7.10++) is essentially a liquified version of the Italian dessert, right down to the creamy core. This coffee-intense beverage packs sweetness and a delightful hint of vanilla that is nicely underscored by a strong, subtly bitter hint of coffee—a good reminder that we were still threading along the lines of a flavoured coffee rather than a dessert.

Sweet, robust and creamy in all its glory, this unique cuppa is perfect should you ever be hankering after a midday pick-me-up.

Häagen-Dazs

Tampines Mall
Tel: +65 6789 9336
Daily: 11am – 10pm

Bishan Junction 8
Tel: +65 6255 4839
Daily: 11am – 10pm

Holland Village
Tel: +65 6468 9474
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 11.30pm
Fri to Sun & PH: 12pm – 1am

Hilton Walkway
Tel: +65 6734 3321
Daily: 11am – 11pm

ION Orchard
Tel: +65 6509 4421
Daily: 10am – 10pm

Westgate
Tel: +65 6254 9180
Daily: 10am – 10pm

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One classic sweet treat that we can never get enough of—not to mention in Singapore’s unforgiving heat—is ice cream.

There are a plethora of places in Singapore that sell great ice cream whether it is the artisanal kind or the commercial kind, but some places stand out more than others. Here is a list of 23 ice cream shops in Singapore to help you get the very best ice cream when those sugar cravings hit you.

AQUA S

Aqua S—Sydney’s famous soft serve shop—is opening in Singapore. For all the dessert fans out there with an incurable sweet tooth, be prepared to get the sugar rush of your lifetime.

Like their outlet in Sydney, Singapore’s Aqua S will offer ever-changing flavours. Their soft serve flavours will rotate on the 1st and 16th of every month, so you may look forward to something new and exciting every fortnight! Make sure to get their signature sea-salt flavour, inspired by Okinawa’s famous sea-salt ice cream, that’s a permanent item on their menu! Prices start from S$5.70 for a plain cone and an additional S$0.80 for each topping.

Aqua S Singapore
437 Orchard Road, #B1-01 Orchard Xchange
Singapore 238878
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

AROMA

Tucked away in Kampong Glam is aROMA, a humble gelato store that features an alluring array of flavours such as Chocolate Chilli, Strawberry with Mint and Lemon with Basil. All their ice cream is made daily in-house using only fresh and natural ingredients.

29 Arab Street
Singapore 199728
Sun to Mon: 10am – 8.30pm
Tue to Thu: 11am – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 11am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Bugis

Photo Credit: Awfully Chocolate

AWFULLY CHOCOLATE

Awfully Chocolate does not just serve up delicious cakes and chocolates; they also have a delightful array of ice cream to choose from! A crowd favourite that is a must-try is their Hei Ice Cream, which is a creamy, rich dark chocolate ice cream that is sure to satisfy your ice cream cravings.

Ion Orchard Mall #B4-50,
2 Orchard Turn
Singapore 238801
Tel: +65 6884 6377
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

BIRDS OF PARADISE

This pretty ice cream paradise is situated along East Coast Road, and it is highly popular on social media for its photogenic interior as well as its amazing ice cream. Their ice cream flavours are inspired by natural botanical elements such as Spiced Pear and Strawberry Basil.

63 East Coast Road, #01-05
Singapore 428776
Tel: +65 9678 6092
Sun, Tue to Thu: 12pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 10.30pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Dakota

COLD STONE CREAMERY

If you don’t know about Cold Stone Creamery, you’ve probably been living under a rock. This place proudly dubs themselves as “Ice Cream Innovators”, and they’re not wrong; all their ice cream is deliciously smooth, rich and creative.

Orchard Central
181 Orchard Road, #01-17
Singapore 238896
Tel: +65 6634 1015
Daily: 11am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

CREAMIER

This place sells simple, creamy, homemade ice cream that will definitely satisfy any sweet tooth. Some interesting flavours that they offer are Sea Salt Gula Melaka, Earl Grey Lavender and Black Glutinous Rice.

Gillman Barracks
5A Lock Road
Singapore 108927
Tel: +65 6250 1476
Tue – Thu: 1pm – 9pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 11pm
Sun: 12pm – 10pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Labrador Park

DOPA DOPA CREAMERY

The newly-opened Dopa Dopa Creamery sells creamy artisanal ice gelato that are curated and made by an Italian chef. Despite their selective menu of only 8 flavours, these ice cream flavours will definitely please the most difficult sweet tooth. We recommend their Home Road Pistachio and Green Tea Toasted Rice.

29 South Bridge Road, #01-01
Singapore 058665
Tel: +65 6535 3539
Sun to Thu: 12pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay

DOUBLE SCOOPS

The heartlands of Singapore hold a plethora of hidden food gems, and one of them definitely has to be Double Scoops at Ang Mo Kio. Here, they offer a premium selection of low-fat gelato at very reasonable price such as Sea Salt Gula Melaka, Orh Nee and Speculoos.

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

FATCAT

Another great ice cream place that is located in the heartlands is Fatcat, which is nestled in Bedok and is popular amongst the Easties when they need their ice cream fix. They have a variety of interesting ice cream flavours to choose from, and these all go very well with their famous charcoal waffles.

Blk 416 Bedok North Avenue 2, #01-25
Singapore 460416
Tel: +65 6241 0830
Mon, Wed & Thu: 12pm – 10pm
Fri: 1pm – 11pm
Sat: 12pm – 11pm
Sun: 12pm – 10pm
(Closed on Tuesdays)
Nearest Station: Bedok

GEOMETRY

Hidden away in a HDB estate of Jalan Bukit Merah is Geometry, a rustic, artisanal ice cream parlour that boasts freshly handcrafted gelato with zero artificial ingredients and preservatives. They have a number of delicious options to try like Strawberry Pocky, Hojicha and the Milky Way.

2 Jalan Bukit Merah #01-5142
Singapore 150002
Tel: +65 6255 6366
Sun, Mon to Thu: 12pm – 9.30pm
Fri and Sat: 12pm – 11pm
(Closed on Wednesdays)
Nearest MRT Station: Queenstown/Redhill

ICE EDGE CAFE

Ice Edge Cafe, unlike the other places on this list, does not specialise in ice cream. However, we have to give this place a mention as they serve delicious in-house baked brownies topped with creamy gelato.

2 Kovan Rise
Simon Plaza, #01-10
Singapore 548008
Tel: +65 6858 5729
Sun to Thu: 11.30am – 11pm
Fri & Sat: 11.30am – 11.30pm
Nearest Station: Kovan

Photo Credit: Jasmine Wee

ISLAND CREAMERY

A household name that is not unfamiliar with to anyone, Island Creamery never fails to serve up some solid ice cream. However, besides just plain ice cream, another option would be to have their Chocolate Mudpie, which features layers of their creamy ice cream in a pie form with a delicious, crumbly cookie base.

19 Lor Liput
Singapore 277725
Tel: +65 6468 8859
Sun to Thu: 11am – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 11am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Holland Village

KIND KONES

Kind Kones is a new ice cream parlour in Orchard that serves vegan ice cream—yes, that means that no milk nor cream is being incorporated in its making and less guilt while consuming your ice cream.

Kind Kones specialises in churning out creative flavours of vegan ice cream. Patrons can choose to pair their desserts with cones (+S$0.6/1), brownies (S$11.50), cookies (+S$1 each) or make it a banana split (S$10.50).

Kind Kones
583 Orchard Road
Forum The Shopping Mall #B1-27
Singapore 238884
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

KINDRED FOLK

Located conveniently next to King Albert Park MRT is Kindred Folk, which is a charming ice cream cafe that sells an array of unique homemade ice cream with flavours such as Roasted Milk Tea and Wasabi. You can top up a dollar to have one of their Charcoal cones, which go great with their creamy, delicious ice cream.

9 King Albert Park #01-09,
King Albert Park Shopping Mall
Singapore 598332
Tel: +65 6928 3043
Sun to Thu: 12pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 11pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: King Albert Park

MOOSH

For all our Muslim friends out there, we have not forgotten about you! Here, we have Moosh, a Muslim-owned Halal soft serve shop that sells classic flavours such as Strawberry and Blueberry. Besides the classics, they also offer unique dessert-inspired flavours such as Crumbles, S’mores and Ondeh Ondeh.

44 Haji Lane
Singapore 189237
Mon to Thu: 12am – 8pm
Fri to Sun: 12am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Bugis

SUNDAY FOLKS

Sunday Folks is not an unfamiliar name, and they are famed for their speciality, mouth-watering desserts that have won over every sweet tooth who has tried them. Have their creamy ice cream with their popular freshly baked Belgian waffles for a party in your mouth!

44 Jalan Merah Saga Chip Bee Gardens #01-52
Singapore 278116
Tue to Thu: 1pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 11pm
Sun: 12pm – 10pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Holland Village

THE DAILY SCOOP

The Daily Scoop is one of earlier homemade ice cream places in Singapore that has been serving up great ice cream for the longest time. We love having our ice cream with their amazing brownies for it makes for the perfect combination!

1 Zubir Said Dr
#01-03 School of The Arts (SOTA)
Singapore 227968
Tel: +65 6509 4875
Mon to Thu: 11am – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 11am – 10.30pm
Sun: 1pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Bras Basah & Dhoby Ghaut

THE DARK GALLERY

The Dark Gallery hails from Malaysia and they specialise in all things chocolate. They have a wide range of chocolate desserts like artisanal ice creams, pastries and hot chocolate. If you are a massive chocolate fan like we are, you should pay this place a visit!

9 Raffles Boulevard, #01-k5
Millenia Walk
Tel: +65 6255 0368
Daily: 11am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Promenade

TOM’S PALETTE

Since 2005, Tom’s Palette has been serving up rich and creamy homemade ice cream that is made from scratch. They are popular for their exotic flavours such as Gingerman and Colonel Potong. Their ice cream flavours change periodically, so do keep a look out for their next creation!

100 Beach Road #01-25
Shaw Leisure Gallery
Singapore 189702
Tel: +65 6296 5239
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 9.30pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 10pm
Sun: 1pm – 7pm
Nearest Station: Esplanade

TWENTY GRAMMES

If you love charcoal waffles and sea salt ice cream, Twenty Grammes is the place to be. Their charcoal waffles are a must-try and are crispy on the outside yet fluffy on the inside. They also serve up mouth-watering soft-serve froyo waffles for those of who you love a classic old soft serve.

753 North Bridge Road, #01-01
Singapore 198721
Tel: +65 6717 1733
Mon to Thu, Sun: 12pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 1am
Nearest Station: Bugis

UDDERS

Udders is definitely a must-have on any ice cream guide and has been a popular favourite for years. This local homegrown ice cream shop is famous for their liqueur-based, alcoholic ice cream such as Rum and Raisin as well as Bailey’s & Bourbon. Besides that, they have a number of other popular flavours such as Cereal Killer and Orange Choc Bitters.

155 Thomson Road
Singapore 307608
Tel: +65 6254 6629 Sun – Thu: 12pm – 11pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 1am
Nearest Station: Novena

WIMBLY LU

Wimbly Lu is a little inaccessible, but it’s definitely worth the long journey in. They sell plenty of different foods, but their forte definitely is in dessert and ice cream. Their must-try items here are their ice cream waffles and it has never failed to taste sinfully good. We don’t know how they always manage to be so consistent in making such crispy yet fluffy waffles.

15-2 Jalan Riang
Singapore 358987
Tel: +65 6289 1489
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 10.30pm
Fri: 12pm – 11pm
Sat: 9am – 11pm
Sun: 9am – 10.30pm
(Closed on Tuesdays)
Nearest Station: Serangoon

Photo Credit: Sheryl Sherbakes

VENCHI

Venchi sells some of the most luxurious, creamy ice creams around that are incredibly rich and smooth. We like how the gelato is slightly tacky, giving it a more interesting texture. While all their flavours taste amazing, we especially love their Giandujotto, and we highly recommend it to all of you out there who love your chocolate.

391 Orchard Road
Singapore 238872
Tel: +65 6235 4088
Daily: 10am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Orchard