Japanese desserts rarely disappoint us because of the high standards pastry chefs have for their creations. Whether it is the classic matcha parfait or the spectacular soufflé, no effort has been spared to ensure that the dessert is aesthetically pleasing as it is delicious.

Thankfully, a good number of Japanese dessert cafes and patisseries have opened in Singapore so that we can satisfy our dessert cravings without having to fly over to the land of the rising sun. Yes, we are talking about authentic Japanese-style desserts that taste just like what you had in Japan!

If you simply can’t get enough of Japanese desserts and pastries, you will have to know these 9 Japanese Dessert Cafes & Patisseries In Singapore. 

#1 DOLCE TOKYO

Their two outlets in Singapore serve up amazing Japanese-Italian inspired desserts and most would know Dolce Tokyo for their range of matcha cakes and parfaits. Other Japanese options include Zenzai (red beans), Kaikigori (shaved ice), and Mitsu Mame (jelly).

 

Photo Credit: Châteraisé Facebook

#2 CHÂTERAISÉ SINGAPORE

Most people would have heard of Châteraisé simply because you can find this Japanese confectionary shop at almost every corner of the island. Hailing from Yamanashi Prefecture, every Châteraisé outlet carries the most adorable looking animal themed cakes and an array of Japanese sweets.

Some signature items there include Legendary Strawberry Cream Cake, Hokkaido style cheese tarts and Matcha Double Fantasy Cream Puff. If you are looking for a place to sit down and chill with your friends, their Toa Payoh outlet has an al fresco area for diners to rest their tired feet and people watch.

Toa Payoh Lorong 6
#01-15, Blk 490
Singapore 310490
Daily: 9am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Toa Payoh

#3 CHEF YAMASHITA

Trained in Tsuji Culinary Institute (a well-known culinary institute in Osaka), Chef Yamshita Masataka is a respectable figure in the bakery industry for having many years of baking experience under his belt and managing one of the best patisseries in Nara, Japan.

This Japanese artisan patisserie is where you can indulge in exquisite creations such as their Sakura and Matcha Rolls, as well as a range of cakes.

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1 Tanjong Pagar Plaza
#02-44, Tanjong Pagar Plaza
Singapore 082001
Tel: +65 6604 9709
Mon to Sat: 10am – 6.30pm
Sun & PH: 10am – 4pm
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

#4 FLOR PÂTISSERIE

Flor Patisserie started out as a quaint dessert place located on Duxton Hill. Their overwhelming success has seen them opening another two more outlets at Siglap and Takashimaya.

Their Japanese desserts are reasonably priced around $5 to 6 for each slice of cake and we highly recommend trying the Napoleon and Strawberry Souffle as those are our favourites.

#01-01, 2 Duxton Hill
Singapore
Tel: +65 6223 8628
Daily: 11am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

#5 KYUSHU PANCAKE

Established in 2012, Kyushu Pancake is well loved for many reasons. Its famed pancakes are made with seven different grains that are grown in Kyushu – the gem of Japanese agricultural regions. Its flagship in Singapore is a 42-seater outlet in Novena Regency.

Some of the highlights include Kyushu Butter Milk Classic Pancake, Salted Caramel French Toast, Matcha Azuki Waffle, Egg Benedict Pancake and Matcha Montblanc.

275 Thomson Road
Novena Regency #01-08
Singapore 307645
Tel: +65 6352 6265
Daily: 11am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Novena

#6 MACCHA HOUSE

Maccha House is where you can have both Japanese-style mains and desserts at one destination. Their stunning dessert collection is impressive—ranging from their signature matcha drinks to desserts in the likes of Matcha Tiramisu and Matcha Chocolate Parfait. This place is indeed heaven for all matcha lovers.

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

#7 NANA’S GREEN TEA

Nana’s Green Tea’s Matcha Latte is, without a doubt, one of the better renditions that you can find in Singapore. Although Nana’s also offers savoury mains, we say skip it and dive right for their matcha items—Kanmi Japanese desserts and drinks.

The Atrium @ Orchard
60B, #03-80/82, Plaza Singapura
Singapore 238891
Tel: +65 6684 4312
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Dhoby Ghaut

#8 PÂTISSERIE GLACÉ

Pâtisserie Glacé takes pride in using premium ingredients sourced from Japan and crafting beautiful cakes, sweets and pastries for their visitors. Their extensive menu features Japanese-French fusion highlights such as Strawberry Shortcake, Strawberry Souffle and tarts.

The best part about Pâtisserie Glacé is that have vegan-friendly bakes and also offer gluten-free desserts, tarts and pastries. No one should miss out on the joy of eating Japanese desserts!

12 Gopeng Street
#01-31/32 Icon Village
Singapore 078877
Tel: +65 6400 0247
Mon to Fri: 11am – 7pm
Sat, Sun & PH: 11am – 5pm
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

#9 TSUJIRI TEA HOUSE

We love how Tsujiri’s Matcha Soft Serve reminds us of the decadent cones we’ve had in Japan. It is difficult to find a close competitor when it comes to their intense matcha flavours and consistency of the soft serve. Toppings such as Shiratama and Genmai are also very affordable at only a dollar more.

313 Orchard Road
#B3-53 313 Somerset
Singapore 238895
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

Are you a fan of matcha? Here are 7 matcha cafes in Singapore to visit!

Whenever we are in Tokyo, we always make it a point to drop by Henri Charpentier to have desserts and tea, as well as to get some gifts in the form of madeleines, financiers and biscuits for friends.

Henri Charpentier is one of our favourite patisseries in Tokyo and it has exceptional desserts and pastries in a classy tea salon. We are thrilled that Henri Charpentier is opening its first overseas dessert salon in Singapore at Dempsey Hill on 9 October 2014. Besides its signature Crepe Suzette and cakes, the patisserie will also be serving exclusive Singapore-inspired desserts.

A good strawberry shortcake is one that has pillowy soft sponge cake with sweet and fresh strawberries, and super delicious whipped cream.

It is an old-fashioned and rustic cake that is perfect as a mid-afternoon tea break, or for a sweet ending after dinner. It is an everyday cake; one that you can always turn to when in need of a pick-me-up. Here is a list of the Best Strawberry Shortcakes in Singapore.

ANTOINETTE PATISSERIE

While Antoinette Patisserie’s Strawberry Shortcake may not stand out against the other popular creations like Antoinette earl grey cake, Chloe and Saint Honore L’amour, it is still worth a try if you like a light and fruity cake.

390 Orchard Road
#B1-08/09/10C Palais Renaissance
Tel: +65 6735 6392
Daily: 11am to 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

BAKERZIN

After trying so many different strawberry shortcakes, Bakerzin’s rendition ranks among the best. The sponge cake is velvet smoothy, with a good balance of flavour and sweetness.

1 Harbourfront Walk
#01-207 VivoCity
Tel: +65 6438 8700
Nearest Station: Harboufront.

CIEL PATISSERIE

The Hougang neighbourhood 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), but what you must try is its cloud-light fluffy Strawberry Shortcake.

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

FLOR PATISSERIE

This terrific cake shop at Duxton Hill has a Strawberry Shortcake ($5.5) which is really moist and fluffy. Flor Patisserie’s version is a must-have for any fan of this classic dessert. It is an ideal afternoon cake, perfect with a cup of tea.

2 Duxton Hill #01-01
Tel: +65 6223 8628
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

HOUSE

House’s strawberry shortcake ($9.5) is the one that most people mention when you ask them where to get a good strawberry shortcake. House’s rendition is sort of a cross between a cake and a muffin – it is dense, firm, and more cakey than the usual Japanese Strawberry Shortcakes.

8D Dempsey Road
Tel: +65 6475 7787
Mon to Fri: 12pm – 6pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Sat & Sun: 11am – 4pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

GLACE PATISSERIE

Glace Patisserie’s Strawberry Shortcake is the combination of incredibly soft and fluffy sponge cake with delicious fresh cream. The first time we had it, we knew we found something truly special.

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

LADY M

Lady M is a luxurious cake boutique from New York City, and besides its famous original mille crepes, the Strawberry Shortcake here is also worth a try.

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

MEZZA9 DELI

One of our go to places for takeaway cakes is mezza9 deli at Grand Hyatt. The Strawberry Shortcake here is consistently good, and always lovely. And the best part? mezza9 offers 50% discount off all cakes after 9pm every night. You can get a slice of Strawberry Shortcake for just S$3!

10 Scotts Road
2F Grand Hyatt
Tel: +65 6416 7189
Daily: 12pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

SUN MOULIN BAKERY

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

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

For more recommendations, read my list of Best Dessert Places in Singapore

Note: Kki at Ann Siang Hill is currently closed, and it is currently looking for a new premise.

I first heard of Kki Cafe at Ann Siang Hill from a friend, and then another friend mentioned it too. I was about to visit Kki, but suddenly, all the media and food blogs in Singapore started to write about it. I am not sure about you, but I am not one who will follow the crowd, so I decided to wait for the hype to die down.

Finally, my chance to visit Kki Patisserie came. After having dim sum at Majestic Restaurant, my friends wanted some cakes for desserts, so we dropped by Kki Cafe. Given that there are so many new dessert places in Singapore, is Kki Cafe worth the trip?

It took us a while to decide on the cakes. Even though we’ve read about the popular cakes at Kki Cafe like Antoinette and Little Red Hiding Hood, we were feeling adventurous so we randomly picked three cakes.

Amongst the three cakes that we had, my favourite was the Emily ($9). Just look at the first photo of this post: the cake had a beautiful shade of red, and the subtle champagne mousse was gorgeous.

The Souffle Cheese ($6), on the other hand, was exceptionally ordinary. It was light and moist, but I thought that the flavour was somewhat missing.

We also enjoyed their rendition of the Noisette: Hazelnut Dacquoise layer with Chocolate & Praline Cream. It was a slice of delicious cake!

So all in all, would I go back to Kki Cafe at Ann Siang Hill for cakes? I don’t think so.

Kki Cafe has very pretty Japanese desserts, but there are many lovely cake shops in the area like Flor Patisserie, Bonheur Patisserie, and Patisserie Glace that have equally good cakes at a lower price point.

Having said that, I think Kki cafe is a nice place to enjoy a slice of cake while reading your favourite book. There is also The Little Drom Store, a quirky vintage store selling all sorts of random things.

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Kki Cake Cafe
7 Ann Siang Hill
Tel: +65 6225 6650

Operating Hours:
Daily: 12pm – 7pm
except Saturday 12pm – 4pm
& closed on Monday.

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“Brad, my friends are throwing a Poolside Cake Party. Wanna come?”

Sometimes, we need to do crazy things to stay sane. Like eating 20 whole cakes at one go… The Cake Party is kind of like a mini competition. Everyone brought their best cakes, or rather, what they think is the best cake in Singapore. We got a good mix of cakes from Hotel Delis, to Patisseries, Bakeries and Cake Shops in Singapore.

It was really fun when everyone arrived with their cakes, we were like kids being locked up in Disneyland. Just imagine the excitement as we lined up the cakes on the table. It was cake, cake, cake, cake, cake, and more cakes for the whole night.

The question on everyone’s mind: which is the Best Cake in Singapore?

I figured that it would too cruel to show you every single photo of the cakes that we had, so I will keep this short.

We had about 20 tasters in the group, but most of them gave up after having a few slices.

We agreed that Flor Patisserie’s Strawberry Cake was the best cake amongst the ones that we had that night. It might just be one of the most simple-yet-sophisticated cake.

You might argue that our sample size of two is not big enough to make inference about the best cake in Singapore. But since we ate our way through 20 cakes at one go, I dare say that’s significant enough.

It was a close fight for the prestigious ‘Best Chocolate Cake in Singapore‘ title. We had worthy contenders from Lana Cake Shop, Choc-a-bloc, Jewels Artisan Chocolate, Vicky’s Cake Shop, and Truffs The Chocolate Artisan.

We also declared Lana Chocolate Cake as the Best Chocolate Cake in Singapore. Somehow, their combination of the sponge and chocolate fudge tasted just right. Unfortunately, we missed out comparing the chocolate cake from Awfully Chocolate’s and Jane Cake Station with the rest. I’d probably do another separate taste test of the three chocolate cakes. But that’s a story for another time.

The cakes in this post do not represent all the Best Cakes in Singapore. There are definitely other cakes that I’d include: in this list Bakerzin’s Chocolate Amer, Cedele’s Carrot Cake, Hilton’s Cheesecake, Canele Patisserie’s Matcha Cake, Da Paolo’s Tiramisu, Goodwood Park Hotel Deli’s Durian Cake, Jane Cake Station’s Chocolate Fudge Cake, Laurent Bernard’s Pleasure, Max Brenner’s Warm Chocolate Cake, Obolo Patisserie’s Noisette, Tampopo Deli’s Chiffon Cake, The Cheesecake Cafe’s Vanilla Chocolate Chip Cheesecake, 1 Caramel Patisserie’s Chocolate Praline Cake, 3 Inch Sin’s Warm Chocolate Cake and so many more!

Big O Cafe & Restaurant
501 Orchard Road #02-04/05
Wheelock Place Singapore
Tel: +65 6737 8472

Cedele Bakery Cafe & Restaurant
391 Orchard Road
#B1-37 Takashimaya Shopping Centre
Tel: +65 6235 2380

Centre Ps
78 Guan Chuan Street
#01-43 Singapore
Tel: +65 6220 1285

Cheeky Chocolate
201 Victoria Street #04-13
Iluma @ Bugis Singapore
Tel: +65 6238 6031

Choc-a-bloc
Blk 86 Bedok North Street 4
#01-179 Singapore
Tel: +65 6446 6096

Emi Cakes
Blk 328 Clementi Avenue 5
#01-190 Singapore
Tel: +65 6775 1361

Flor Patisserie
2 Duxton Hill #01-01 Singapore
Tel: +65 6223 8628

Galbiati Gourmet Deli
400 Upper Bukit Timah Road
The Rail Mall Singapore
Tel: +65 6462 0926

Lana Cake Shop
36 Greenwood Avenue Singapore
Tel: +65 6466 8940

Jewels Artisan Chocolate
181 Orchard Road #02-31/32
Orchard Central Singapore
Tel: +65 6509 8998

Patisserie Glace
12 Gopeng Street #01-33/34
ICON Village Singapore
Tel: +65 6400 0247

Privé bakery café
2 Keppel Bay Vista
GF Marina @ Keppel Bay
Tel: +65 6776 0777

Swee Heng Bakery
1 Jelebu Road
#01-22B Bukit Panjang Plaza
Tel: +65 6763 9949

The Line Shop
22 Orange Grove Road
Shangri-la Hotel
Tel: +65 6213 4275

The Patissier
4 Mohamed Sultan Road
#01-01 Singapore
Tel: +65 6737 3369

Truffs The Chocolate Artisan
179a Telok Ayer Street Singapore
Tel: +65 9088 2736

Vicky’s Cake Shop
28 Holland Grove Road
Tel: +65 6466 4000

I have been to Patisserie Glace and in fact, blog about their Japanese Desserts and Cakes a few times before. But I am curious about how they have been doing since Chef Yamashita left to set up Flor Patisserie, so I went back and had some cakes (all in the name of curiosity).

My accomplice chose the Mont Blanc ($5.6). It had a airily light chiffon base which was nicely decorated with the pretty swirls of Japanese chestnut with custard cream.

I have no idea why the chef decided to call this the Chiffon Cup. Yawn, the name hardly does justice to the dessert. If it’s up to me, I will call it something like: happiness-in-a-tiny-cup, or omg-the-best-chiffon-cup.

“Mmm.. Mmm..” This is all we could muster after having the Chiffon Cup ($3.5). How could something be so impossibly light, and dainty? Not to mention that there’s my favorite puff pastry on top of the chiffon too! I’d buy half a dozen of these, and have it for breakfast, lunch and dinner. And no, I’m not going to share them with anyone. They are all mine! ALL MINE!

If you like green tea, you will definitely enjoy the Emerald Isle ($5.2). I had this cake during my previous visit to Patisserie Glace (which I didn’t blog about).  The perfect pairing of Green Tea Sponge with red beans, and topped with Japanese chestnut and strawberry.

Give me a Strawberry Souffle and I will do anything for you.

After having the Japanese Desserts from both places, I’m more inclined to go back to Flor Patisserie mainly because they have a dine-in area. But if it’s a takeaway, Patisserie Glace at Icon Village (5 minutes walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT) will be more convenient.

Having been to Tampopo Deli, Patisserie Glace, Flor Patisserie and Provence Bakery, I think it’s time to check out Kki at Ann Siang next. Tell me, which is your favorite Japanese Patisserie in Singapore?

// There’s no dine-in area at Patisserie Glace. However, you can eat the cakes at Kopi Alley which is just around the corner (with the purchase of any drinks). If you are working in the area, drop by after work as there’s 20% off cakes after 6pm.

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Patisserie Glace
12 Gopeng Street #01-33/34
ICON Village Singapore
Tel: +65 6400 0247

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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