Le Castella, a famous Castella cake shop from Taiwan, opened in Singapore back in May 2017 and it kickstarted a new trend for castella cakes in Singapore.

For the uninitiated, a Castella cake is a sponge cake from Nagasaki, Japan, known for its pillow-like appearance and moist interior. Its ingredients comprise sugar, flour, eggs and starch syrup, however, the baking process remains a trade secret.

At Le Castella in Tampines One, people begin queuing for this jiggly, yummy sponge cakes literally an hour before the shop even opens.

The main draw at Le Castella is being able to witness the freshly baked Castella cakes being brought out from the back kitchen and cut in full view of the public eye every 10 to 15 minutes. Eager customers can feel free to snap photos of the amazing spectacle that is—the reveal of the moist and fluffy interior that oozes cheesy and eggy goodness once it is cut.

The Original Castella cake (S$9.90) boasts a fluffy and moist texture that is further accentuated by a strong aroma of freshly cooked eggs. The outer crust possesses a mildly toasted flavour that we thought complemented the richness of the eggy interior well.

The Cheese Castella cake (S$11.90) on the other hand is exactly the same except for a thin layer of cheese that adds a subtle saltiness and richness to the cake. This is one you have to enjoy hot in order to fully savour the melted cheese.

The overall taste is pretty similar to a steamed egg cake you would typically find in dim sum restaurants. It is light, moist and not overly sweet—this would probably go amazingly well with a cup of tea in the afternoon.

Le Castella’s cakes—or Castella cakes in general—should be enjoyed fresh out of the oven when it is still warm and fluffy. The textural experience transcends all other cakes out there but you would have to try it for yourself to understand why.

If you plan on getting your hands on these lovely bakes at Le Castella, we highly recommend that you begin queuing from 10.30am onwards. Each customer is only entitled to 2 boxes of Castella cakes per order.

Le Castella
#B1-32, 10 Tampines Central 1
Tampines One
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Tampines

Read our Castella Cake Taste Test – Which is the best castella cake in Singapore?

Flor Patisserie by Chef Yamashita is a new Japanese Patisserie in Singapore. The talented chef was previously from the ever-popular Patisserie Glace, left and set up his own dessert place at the quaint Duxton Hill.

I wouldn’t call the Napoleon ($6.20) a cake since it has a bigger proportion of puff pastry to cake. But this is exactly what I love about the Mille-feuille. Flor Patisserie’s rendition has a layer of cake in between the layers of puff pastry and cream. I love how the puff pastry crumbled in the mouth together with the cake and cream.

During his stint at Patisserie Glace, Chef Yamashita’s Strawberry Souffle ($6.5) was so heavenly that it was something I must order with every patronage. I am usually a generous person, and sharing is a form of love to me. But you cannot say the same for Strawberry Souffle because no one is to fight with me over that dessert. I would peg that as inhumane.

Essentially an open-faced cream puff, the Berry Choux ($6) uses Flor’s special pastry cream, fresh cream and berries. However, I wouldn’t pay six dollars for Patisserie Flor’s choux pastry since I can buy two of the best cream puffs at Tampopo Deli for the same price.

Baked till golden at its most precise perfection, the Mango Pie ($6.0) took us completely by surprise. Atop the pie sat the rich-coloured mango, looking pretty from all angles and our appetite were instantly whet from its delightful appearance. But apart from its superficial beauty, we were not expecting Heaven from the tart – or what the chef calls a Pie.

Let’s make this clear first – the mango pie isn’t the regular ‘perfect 10′ dessert you would fall in love at first sight. The one that I had grew on me after a few bites. I was so greedy about them that I took to licking my spoon to get every last smear of the pie. It took the promise of a ‘good dinner’ to stop me from placing more orders at the Japanese cake shop.

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Patisserie Flor is located at the slope, right before the rows of Duxton Hill restaurants. The Japanese desserts are reasonably priced around $5-6 for each slice of cake. For lucky ones who work at that district, it is such a blessing because you can now cultivate the new habit of popping by for a tantalizing dessert after lunch!

Flor Patisserie
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

This guide to the best dessert places in Singapore was last updated on 5 July 2014.

Desserts make us happy, desserts make us smile, desserts are our best of friends. Indulging in desserts is like a hobby to us. We like to go on frequent quests to find new dessert places in Singapore, and share them with our favourite people.

Here is our guide to the Best Dessert Places in Singapore.

Antoinette

Antoinette is a Parisian pâtisserie and salon du thé by Chef Pang Kok Keong, one of Singapore’s best pastry chefs. The French patisserie is a great place for a quiet afternoon high tea. If we lived near the Lavender area, we could just imagine ourselves dropping by the Parisian tea salon every other day.

30 Penhas Road, Singapore
Tel: +65 6293 3121

Artisan Boulangerie Co

Artisan Boulangerie Co. (ABC) is an artisan bakery and cafe led by executive baker Eran Meyer. Besides having a selection of baked goods like baguettes, croissants, eclairs, there is also sandwiches, pies and salads available.

Since launching its flagship outlet at Killiney Road last September, Artisan Boulangerie Co has quickly expanded with four more outlets at Great World City, The Metropolis, Asia Square Tower 2, and Vivo City. If you ever do pass by one of their outlets, take a break and go for their beautiful eclairs.

#01-01, 118 Killiney Road
Tel: +65 6444 8130
Daily: 8am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

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

Baker & Cook

Baker & Cook is a neighbourhood treasure for folks staying in the west of Singapore. Besides having a wide range of bread, the artisanal bakery also offers plenty of sweets and pastries.

77 Hillcrest Road, Singapore
Tel: +65 6469 8834
Daily: 7am – 8pm

Bakerzin

With branches all over the Island, Bakerzin is a name that will come to mind when we need a quick dessert fix. Some of the popular desserts (or rather my favourite deserts) at Bakerzin include Chocolate Amer, Sweet Pleasure, and Warm Chocolate Lava Cake.

1 Harbourfront Walk
#01-207 Vivocity
Tel: +65 6438 8700
Daily: 11.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Harbourfront

Bonheur Patisserie

The highlight at Bonheur Patisserie at Pasarbella is definitely its array of macarons with Asian flavours. If you are in the area, drop by and have a macaron or two.

200 Turf Club Road
#02-06 Pasarbella
The Grandstand
Tel: +65 6466 1498
Daily: 10am – 8pm
Nearest Station: Clementi

Bloomsbury Bakers

30 Bendemeer Road
Tel: +65 6299 3450
Tue to Fri: 12pm – 8pm
Sat, Sun & PH: 10am – 8pm
Nearest Station: Boon Keng

Brunetti

Brunetti is a famous coffee joint in Melbourne and it is a sweet addition to the Singapore food scene – figuratively and literally. The pasticceria and coffee bar takes up the space formerly occupied by whimsical restaurant Oomphatico’s, and it offers a pleasantly mind-boggling variety of cakes, pastries and tarts.

163 Tanglin Road
Tanglin Mall
Tel: +65 6736 4922
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

BUTTER STUDIO

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

Strawbery Tofu Cheesecake, Peach Tofu Cheesecake, Red Velvet Cake, Hummingbird Cake… The cake selection at Cake Spade will make you go weak in the knees. Perfect place to go for an afternoon break for those who are working in the Tanjong Pagar area.

1 Tras Link, #01-06, Orchid Hotel
Tel: +65 6444 3868
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 8pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

Carpenter and Cook

Carpenter and Cook is a vintage cafe, though we prefer to think of it as a pretty dessert hideout. With a fascinating and somewhat whimsical interior, this cafe is a gem of the West. No trip is complete without trying the signature passionfruit meringue tart.

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

Ciel Patisserie

Hougang may seem like an unlikely place to find a French patisserie, but that is exactly where Ciel Patisserie is located. This small patisserie has a wholesome range of cakes (S$4.80 – S$5.80), and tarts (S$4.20). Some of the creations that you can look forward to are Lemon Meringue Tart, Chocolate Caramel Tart, Strawberry Shortcake, and Brownie.

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

Dean and Deluca

Everyone who has been to Dean & Deluca loves their bread selection. They are known to curate the best breads and pastries, and the store in Singapore is no exception. With bread from popular bakeries like Maison Kyser, Bakers & Co, and Bread Project, it is one pit stop to make when you are in town.

181 Orchard Road
#04-23/24 Orchard Central
Tel: +65 6509 7708
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

ET Artisan Sweets

ET Artisan Sweets is a bespoke cake boutique at The Grandstand, and they specialise in cupcakes, dessert tables, personalised cakes, and macarons. Having tried many macarons from different patisseries and cake shops, we are convinced that the macarons from ET Artisan Sweets rank amongst the best.

200 Turf Club Road
The Grandstand #01-35A
Tel: +65 6468 6700
Mon to Fri: 9.30am – 7pm
Sat: 9am – 7pm
Nearest Station: Clementi

Flor Patisserie

Flor Patisserie is a Japanese Patisserie by Chef Yamashita, who left the popular Patisserie Glace to set up this humble dessert place at Duxton Hill. It is, without a doubt, one of our favourite patisseries in Singapore. The Strawberry Souffle is a must-try!

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

Grin Affair

A cake shop nestled in the quiet Everton Park estate (where you can also find Nylon Coffee Roasters), Grin Affair is popular for its mousse cakes in glass jars.

Flavours include lychee with passionfruit, strawberry with cream cheese, cookies & cream, hazelnut, and matcha azuki. The price ranges from S$6 to S$6.50 per jar.

3 Everton Park #01-77
Tel: +65 8282 7375
Tue to Sat: 12pm – 8pm
Sun: 1.30pm – 6pm
Nearest Station: Outram

Hatter Street

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. Expect intriguing creations like macarons flavoured with haw flakes, snickers cheesecake, matcha and red bean mousse cake, as well as a kumquat tart.

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

Lady M

2013 was a great year for Singapore’s food scene, with many well-known restaurants and dining outlets opening on our shores, including New York’s Lady M Confections.

In addition to the signature Mille Crepes, Lady M also has a selection of cakes like Strawberry Shortcake, Tarte Aux Fruits, Strawberry Mille Feuille and Mont Blanc. With so many options to choose from, you will be returning again and again to try everything on the menu.

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

6 Raffles Boulevard
#02-103 Marina Square Shopping Mall
Tel: +65 6822 2095
Nearest Station: City Hall/Promenade

KREME COUTURE BAKERY CUPCAKE

Kreme Couture offer many cupcake flavours such as lemon raspberry, red velvet, banana French toast, but our favourites are the lavender, Thai milk tea and matcha with strawberry jam. Other than cupcakes, they also have brownies, bundt, molten chocolate cake and a gorgeous raspberry chocolate truffle cake.

216 Joo Chiat Road
#01-03 Soholife
Tel: +65 9125 2522
Daily (except Tue): 12pm – 8pm
Nearest Station: Paya Lebar/Eunos

Laurent Bernard Chocolatier

When it comes to chocolate desserts, no one does it better than Laurent Bernard Chocolatier. Formerly known as The Chocolate Factory, the newly renamed Laurent’s Café & Chocolate Bar has two branches at Robertson Quay and Portsdown Road. Dinners at the Robertson Quay restaurants are not complete without a trip to Laurent Bernard’s for a chocolatey sweet ending.

#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

Lynn’s Cakes & Coffee

For those who are staying in the west of Singapore, Lynn’s Cakes & Coffee at Eng Kong Terrace – just a few units down from Necessary Provisions – is a nice place to check out. It is a clean and quaint little cafe where you can expect sweet treats like carrot cake, red velvet cake, chocolate cake and rainbow cake that are freshly baked on-site. Definitely a new great addition to the Bukit Timah neighbourhood.

11 Eng Kong Terrace
Tel: +65 6314 2886
Tue to Thu: 11am – 7pm
Fri, Sat & Eve of PH: 11am – 9pm
Sun & PH: 11am – 8pm
Nearest Station: Clementi

Maple & Market

Many cafes and bakeries are starting to open in HDB neighbourhood estates, and one of them is Maple & Market. It is a new addition to the Old Airport Road neighbourhood and surely a hidden gem. Maple & Market is a small bakery with just a few seats. So it is probably not a place to linger. However, you should still drop by to pick up a few cakes on your way home. They also conduct baking classes for those who are interested to learn more about baking.

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

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

Marmalade Pantry

What do we need to say about Marmalade Pantry? It is one of the most popular afternoon high teas (read: taitai hangout place) in Singapore.

Cupcake lovers must have the ones from Marmalade Pantry. Crumbly, moist and flavourful, Marmalade Pantry’s Rose and Limonata are the best cupcakes in Singapore. Some of the other desserts that we like are the toffee date pudding and salted caramel cheesecake.

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

Max Brenner Chocolate Bar

Chocolate lovers must head to Max Brenner Chocolate Bar at Esplanade. The desserts here are relatively more expensive, but the satisfaction that you get in return from the richness of their quality chocolate will be worth every penny.

8 Raffles Avenue
#01-06/08 Esplanade Mall
Tel: +65 6235 9556
Nearest Station: City Hall

MU Parlour

It is easy to miss MU Parlour at Holland Village if you are not paying special attention to the shops on the second level. It is the kind of place that you would probably hear about from friends, and this was exactly how we came to know about it.

MU Parlour has a very pretty and cosy space. It is a decent place to hang out, read a book, and watch the world go by under your feet.

16A Lorong Mambong
Holland Village
Tel: +65 6466 9336
Daily: 10am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Holland Village

nydc

nydc has more than 30 desserts available on the menu. From mud pies to cheesecakes, to some of the special creations like I Screen Burger cake, and the High & Mighty, a 24 layers of chocolate fudge and sponge cake – you will never run out of choices at nydc.

#02-19 Wheelock Place
501 Orchard Road
Tel: +65 6736 3253
Sun to Thu & PH: 11.30am – 10.30pm
Fri & Sat: 11.30am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

Overdoughs

Opened by the owner of Artichoke Cafe, Overdoughs gives a modern take on the traditional flavours of Spain, Turkey, Greece, Morocco and the Middle East. Signature items include its handmade baklavas, and meringue tarts.

161 Middle Road, Sculpture Square
Tel: +65 6336 6946
Tue to Sat: 11.30am – 6.30pm
Sun: 11.30am – 4pm
Nearest Station: Bras Basah/City Hall

Paul Bakery

Paul Bakery has opened in Singapore with much fanfare, and it is not difficult to understand why the French boulangerie/patisserie is packed with customers everyday, any time of the day.

For those who have been to Europe, Paul Boulangerie is the place for them to relive those wonderful memories of having a warm croissant and a cuppa on cold, winter days. And for those who have no clue, we’d say skip the waffles and crepes, and go for their croissant and pain au chocolat. The mille-feuille is quite a treat, too!

391A Orchard Road
#03-16/16A/17 Ngee Ann City Tower A
Tel: +65 6836 5932
Sun–Thu: 8.30am – 10pm
Fri–Sat: 8.30am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

Plain Vanilla Bakery

Everyone loves cupcakes, and it is hard to say no to one – especially if it is from Plain Vanilla Bakery. We are always on a lookout for the best cupcakes in Singapore, and Plain Vanilla Bakery stays as one of the top few on my list.

34A Lorong Mambong
Tel: +65 6465 5942
Tue to Sat: 12pm – 8pm
Sun: 12pm – 6pm
Nearest Station: Holland Village

Patisserie G

A terrific tiny patisserie in Millenia Walk, Patisserie G has a whole range of French desserts such as Saint Honore, Eclairs, Canele, but if we had to choose one, we would definitely go for their best-seller The G Spot, a dark chocolate mousse 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

Patisserie Glace

For Japanese sweets, you cannot go wrong at Patisserie Glace. From strawberry shortcake to mont blanc, and Japanese chiffon, you can find everything here. All the cakes here are priced at around $4 to $6 per slice. Note: the retail outlet at Icon Village is a take-away kiosk.

12 Gopeng Street
#01-33/34 ICON Village
Tel: +65 6400 0247
Mon to Fri: 11am – 7pm
Sat, Sun & PH: 11am – 6pm
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

Pique Nique

A concept by Chef Pang’s Sugar Daddy group, Pique Nique is an American Cafe that serves simple cafe food like Mac N’ Cheese and burgers. And dessert lovers will be thrilled to see the huge selection of cakes and desserts on the menu. The waffles are among the better ones we have savoured in Singapore.

391A Orchard Road #B1-01/02
Takashimaya Shopping Centre
Ngee Ann City Tower A
Tel: +65 6238 6705
Nearest Station: Orchard

Tart Blanc

Tart Blanc at Millenia Walk specialises in tarts. Best sellers include Banana Chocolate Silk Tart (S$7) and Blood Orange Matcha Tart (S$7.50). We also love the Raspberry Praline Tart (S$7.50) and Blueberry Lavender Chocolate Tart (S$7.50). If you love tarts, this quaint cafe deserves your support.

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

Tiong Bahru Bakery

Tiong Bahru Bakery is opened in collaboration with celebrity baker, Gontran Cherrier. It started with much fanfare in the now-hip Tiong Bahru neighbourhood (Eng Hoon Street), and added a second shop at Raffles City shortly after.

Some say they have the best croissants, though we do not agree. Nonetheless, with a comprehensive display of bread, pastries and desserts, there will be something for every taste bud.

56 Eng Hoon Street
#01-70 Singapore 160056
Tel: +65 6220 3430
Daily (except Tue): 8am – 8pm
Nearest Station: Tiong Bahru

252 North Bridge Road
#B1-11/12 Raffles City Shopping Centre
Singapore 179103
Tel: +65 6333 4160
Daily: 9am – 10pm
Nearest Station: City Hall

The Connoisseur Concerto TCC

Believe it or not, The Connoisseur Concerto’s Dark Chocolate Cake is among the better ones that we have had in Singapore. They also have an extremely value-for-money high tea set at just $12.90++.

360 Orchard Road #01-01
International Building Singapore
Nearest Station: Orchard

The Fabulous Bakery Boy

Located directly opposite Liang Court in The Foothills, The Fabulous Baker Boy is a cosy and homely space with, as the name has suggested, great cakes. They serve home-style cakes like 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.

70 River Valley Road
#01-15 The Foothills
(Opposite Liang Court)
Tel: +65 6694 8336
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay

Tsujiri

Tsujiri is one of the most famous green tea shops, and an institution in Kyoto which is known for Japanese tea and matcha desserts. The good news is, we no longer have to fly all the way to Kyoto just to satisfy our cravings. Tsujiri has its first outpost in Singapore at 100AM Shopping Centre. If you have not been, come here for their famous green tea parfait.

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

Tuxedo Cafe & Patisserie

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.

The desserts 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 the rich and luxurious Tuxedo Cake made with Valrhona chocolate.

76 Bras Basah Road
Lobby Carlton Hotel Singapore
Tel: +65 6415 7887
Sun to Thu: 7am – 12am
Fri & Sat: 7am – 1 am
Nearest Station: City Hall

Wimbly Lu

Wimbly Lu is among our favourite places for desserts, and we go there all the time and have, by far, tried all the desserts on the menu. We love the intimate and somewhat rustic atmosphere, and the fact that all the desserts are so reasonably-priced is what had our loyalty earned. While some of the desserts did not impress, the waffle and root beer cake are reasons enough for us to return time and again.

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

Windowsill in the woods

A cosy cafe at Jalan Besar that focuses on pies and only pies. No cakes, no cupcakes, only sweet pies like strawberry lemon pie, S’mores pie, pecan pie, and even a coconut lime vodka pie.

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

2am: Dessert Bar

2am: Dessert Bar is located at the fringe of Holland Village, and it is quite the perfect place for a romantic late night dessert treat. Helmed by Janice Wong, her award-winning artisan desserts are fascinating to say the least.

21A Lorong Liput
Holland Village Singapore
Tel: +65 6291 9727
Nearest Station: Holland Village