Singapore’s harsh weather and humidity make having ice cream almost a necessity rather than an occasional indulgence. And boy oh boy are we glad that there’s an abundance of ice cream parlours here in Singapore to aid us in combating the killer heat.

From artisanal ice cream shops to some of the biggest names in the field, here are 20 of our favourite ice cream parlours in Singapore to get our cooling, creamy fix.

A SPOONFUL OF SUGAR

While there is nothing that really stands out about A Spoonful of Sugar, we really enjoy the comfort their waffles and ice cream brings us. Some popular flavours are—mango sorbet, wild berry and triple chocolate.

Blk 4 Changi Village Road
#01-2072
Singapore 500004
Tel: +65 9796 6848
Mon to Thu, Sun: 12pm – 9.30pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Pasir Ris

AWFULLY CHOCOLATE

Known for their stunning array of chocolate desserts, the signature Hei Ice Cream is rich and extremely concentrated in chocolate flavours. Ask any Singapore and they will tell you that this is the perfect treat to indulge in any day in sunny Singapore!

2 Orchard Turn
#B4-50 ION Orchard
Singapore 238801
Tel: +65 6884 6377
Nearest Station: Orchard

BIRDS OF PARADISE

A popular ice cream cafe in Katong, everything at Birds Of Paradise Gelato Boutique checks the right boxes—from its photogenic interior to their signature flavours of ice cream inspired by natural botanical elements.

63 East Coast Road #01-05, Singapore 428776
Tel: +65 9678 6092
Nearest Station: Dakota

CREAMIER

Creamier is a name that comes to your mind whenever you think of an ice cream cafe to go to in Singapore. Besides their tasty waffles, their ice cream is the main star of the show. Flavours such as Earl Grey Lavender, Sea Salt Gula Melaka and Strawberry Lime Sorbet are very popular.

Creamier has several outlets. Check out the full list here.

DENZY GELATO

Conveniently located at Bishan’s bus interchange, Denzy Gelato is the perfect stop to beat the heat before travelling Singapore. With interesting flavours such as Elderflower Mojito and Hojicha, you will be left wanting more than just a scoop! You can enjoy their ice cream with a crispy waffle too.

506 Bishan Street 11, #01-404
Singapore 570506
Nearest Station: Bishan

DOPA DOPA GELATO

Freshly churned gelato is what you will find at Dopa Dopa Creamery. This cafe serves up novel flavours such as Watermelon Mint and Apple Ginger Sorbet. They’re refreshing, unique and will definitely be delicious with a fresh waffle cone!

29 South Bridge Road, #01-01
Singapore 058665
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay

GEOMETRY

Located in the HDB estate of Jalan Bukit Merah and right across ABC Market, Geometry boasts freshly handcrafted gelato with zero artificial ingredients and preservatives. You cannot go wrong with the Hojicha and the Milky Way—two flavours we enjoyed immensely during our visit.

2 Jalan Bukit Merah
#01-5142
Singapore 150002
Tel: +65 6255 6366
Nearest Station: Queenstown / Redhill

HOLY COW CREAMERY

Holy cow do they serve some really good ice cream here. Trust us, their bestselling charcoal waffles taste best when topped with Salted Gula Melaka and Thai Ice Milk tea ice cream flavours!

Blk 292 Yishun Street 22
#01-291
Singapore 760292
Nearest Station: Yishun

ICE EDGE CAFE

Ice Edge Cafe has been around for as long as we can remember. Although the prices of the ice cream here are a little steep, there is no doubt that they have one of the most extensive ranges of ice cream flavours ever. Our personal favourite here is the Mao Shan Wang flavour.

Simon Plaza
2 Kovan Rd, #01-10
Singapore 548008
Tel: +65 6858 5729
Nearest Station: Kovan

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! The best part? It doesn’t compromise the taste nor the quality of their desserts.

583 Orchard Road
Forum The Shopping Mall #B1-27
Singapore 238884
Nearest Station: Orchard

LICKETY

Instagram-worthy pastel cafe Lickety was opened by the team that brought us Fika Swedish Cafe & Bistro, making it a sweet icy treat that our Muslim friends can enjoy as well! They have all sorts of flavours for you to choose from – from Mao Shan Wang to Speculoos and Earl Grey & Fig.

34 Bussorah Street
Singapore 199452
Tel: +65 6291 7670
Nearest Station: Bugis

MONARCHS & MILKWEED GELATO

Named after the gorgeous butterfly, Monarchs & Milkweed Gelato is a new gelato boutique that specialises in botanical flavours. The concept reminds us of Birds of Paradise.

They churn out fresh gelato daily, every concoction promising utmost creaminess and unthinkable richness.

802 North Bridge Rd, #01-01
Singapore 198770

SALTED CARAMEL

Salted Caramel is another pioneer in the ice cream cafe scene here in Singapore with yes, one of our favourite Salted Caramel Ice Creams. Be sure to get yours with a fluffy waffle because both of them together make an ideal pairing.

Salted Caramel Singapore
246F Upper Thomson Road
Singapore 574370
Tel: +65 6753 1718
Nearest Station: Marymount

SUNDAY FOLKS

Sunday Folks is the sister cafe of Creamier and might we say one of the best success stories to come from an ice cream cafe here in Singapore. After a long time since their opening, they are still seeing massive crowds even on non-peak hours at their Chip Bee Gardens outlet. Their soft-serve here is pretty much one of our favourites ever.

44 Jalan Merah Saga
Chip Bee Gardens #01-52
Singapore 278116
Nearest Station: Holland Village

THE DAILY SCOOP

As one of the pioneers of artisanal ice cream, The Daily Scoop has multiple outlets islandwide that has had successful reception over the years. We especially enjoy the Lychee Martini and Extra Stout Flavours, both packing a powerful punch.

70 Jln Merah Saga, 80,
Singapore 278129
Tel: +65 6475 3128
Nearest Station: Holland Village

THE DARK GALLERY

Love chocolate and love ice cream? The Dark Gallery will be your go-to when you need that fix of icy chocolate ice cream. The Dark Gallery serves up several kinds of single-origin chocolates infused into creamy gelato. Do try their Signature 80% Dark Chocolate ice cream for a rich, indulgent treat!

391 Orchard Road
Takashimaya Shopping Centre, #B2-29
Ngee Ann City
Singapore 238872
Tel: +65 6935 2603
Nearest Station: Orchard

THE MILKY WAY ICE CREAM & COFFEE 

Opened by a local celebrity, we haven’t heard much about The Milky Way Homemade Ice Cream and Coffee since then. However, we have heard people go gaga over their Sicilian Pistachio and Smurf flavours, which also happens to be some of their bestselling ones.

Blk 48 Tanglin Halt Road (Reopening 13 July 2019)
Singapore 142048
Nearest Station: Commonwealth

TOM’S PALETTE

Local ice cream parlour Tom’s Palette within Shaw Towers specialises in homemade ice cream that comes in a range of exotic flavours. The cafe has been satisfying sweet tooths with ice cream made from scratch and whacky flavours include Nasi Lemak, Salted Egg Yolk and Ang Moh Carrot Cake.

51 Middle Rd, #01-01,
Singapore 188959

TWENTY GRAMMES

Twenty Grammes has long been a fan-favourite for their extremely Instagrammable desserts. Thankfully for them, their waffles and ice cream selection actually did live up to its hype and they were definitely more than decent. Pick from their regular scooped ice cream or a lighter 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

One of the more well-known ice cream chains in Singapore, Udders’ Salted Speculoos Ice Cream with brown butter base and huge slices Lotus cookies and Mao Shang Wang Ice Cream are two outstanding flavours that are, not surprisingly, their bestsellers.

246D Upper Thomson Road
Singapore 574370
Tel: +65 6452 0803
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 11pm
Fri to Sun, Eve of PH: 12pm – 1am
Nearest Station: Marymount

What is green, comes with plenty of health benefits and has a strong vegetal taste? Matcha, of course! For the uninitiated, matcha is a type of premium Japanese green tea that is mostly harvested in Japan. It is highly sought after in many Japanese restaurants and bakeries that use the powder for beverages, desserts and baked goods.

Matcha is said to be packed with plenty of antioxidants and helps to calm the body and mind. In fact, research shows that matcha powder is actually better than loose tea leaf as it gives you more vitamins and minerals.

Beyond all its health benefits, many of us enjoy matcha simply because it tastes wonderful! Being such matcha addicts, nothing lifts our mood better than a matcha soft serve, matcha latte or matcha soufflé. If you agree with us, here are 7 Matcha Cafes In Singapore You Have To Check Out.

#1 DOLCE TOKYO

A Japanese-Italian fusion restaurant by MOF, there are currently two outlets in Singapore and you can find them at Bugis Junction and 313 Somerset. While they serve up a variety of savoury options such as curry rice and crostini, Dolce Tokyo is more well known for its range of matcha desserts such as Matcha Cakes (S$13.16) and Matcha Parfaits (S$12.80).

200 Victoria Street
#03-10H, Bugis Junction
Singapore 188021
Tel: +65 6336 4808
Daily: 11.30am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Bugis

#2 HOSHINO COFFEE

Hoshino Coffee is an extremely popular Japanese establishment that has since expanded to five outlets in the country. We love their pot-baked soufflé (S$10.80), which is available in either matcha or vanilla flavour. Another one of our favourites is the Ice Matcha Latte with Green Tea Flavoured Softee (S$9.30).

68 Orchard Road
#03-84, Plaza Singapura
Singapore 238839
Tel: +65 6338 3277
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 10pm
Sat, Sun & PH: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Dhoby Ghaut

#3 MACCHA HOUSE

Maccha House serves an array of Japanese-style savoury mains (think udon and rice bowls), but we say skip the mains, and dive right for their amazing desserts. Their matcha latte (S$4.49) is one of our favourites and one that we always return for.

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

#4 NANA’S GREEN TEA

Voted the best Japanese cafe once, Nana’s Green Tea does not disappoint. Their 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 (from S$11.80) and drinks (from S$6.50).

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

#5 ST. MARC CAFE

You can get a more-than-decent cup of Matcha Latte at Saint Marc Cafe for only S$5. A perfect combination is to pair this up with their ever-popular ChocoCro. While their matcha latte is not the best on the list, we love the fact that it goes down smoothly and is easy to drink.

252 North Bridge Road
#B1-44M, Raffles City Shopping Centre
Singapore 179109
Tel: +65 6338 8043
Daily: 9am – 10pm
Nearest Station: City Hall

#6 THE MATCHA PROJECT

Tucked in the basement of The Sail, The Matcha Project has since made a name among working professionals whose offices are nearby. Feed your tea obsession with matcha, houjicha and genmaicha drinks there. They also serve delicious Matcha Soft Serve (original – S$5, large – S$6.50) which makes for a perfect sweet treat!

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

#7 TSUJIRI TEA HOUSE

Tsujiri probably has our favourite and the best matcha soft serve (S$4.80) in town. The intense matcha flavours and consistency of the soft serve always remind us of the decadent cones we’ve had in Japan. You can also top up S$1 for toppings such as Shiratama, Genmai and more.

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

Read: 7 Matcha Lattes in Singapore that will bring you back to Japan.

It is true that matcha desserts can be found in most Japanese restaurants in Singapore but if you are on a lookout for a cafe that specialises in matcha, then you have to know more about The Matcha Project.

Tucked in the basement of The Sail—a shopping mall in Marina Bay—The Matcha Project has since made a name among working professionals whose offices are nearby. Feed your tea obsession with matcha, houjicha and genmaicha drinks when you visit The Matcha Project.

Nothing makes a matcha fan happier than a cup of aromatic Matcha Latte (S$5.50) which makes for a great morning drink before work starts. The beverage came in just the right temperature for us to sip on immediately without scalding our tongues.

While we prefer it au naturel with a slightly bitter aftertaste, you get to choose the amount of sugar to add in should you prefer it to be sweeter.

If a cold drink is what you are looking for to cool off from the heat, their Iced Genmaicha Latte (S$6) is a decent choice. It came with the right balance of cold, creamy milk and rich genmaicha powder which resulted in a robust flavour.

All beverages are made on the spot upon order and right in front of you, so you get to see the different techniques used to create your drink.

Yes, we are finally at the best part—Matcha Soft Serve. Served in two different sizes, the original cup goes for S$5 and you can get the large one for S$6.50. We honestly could not find a reason to dislike this sweet treat; it came with an intense matcha flavour and is really refreshing!

Besides matcha, the cafe also offers Cold Brew Soft Serve as well.

You can find a good selection of Japanese green tea shots and lattes at The Matcha Project. Some of them include Houjicha Latte (S$5.50), Genmaicha Latte (S$5.50) and Military Latte (S$6).

That being said, non-matcha drinks are also available too. Take a look at The Coffee Espresso’s menu and you wil find plenty of caffeine choices such as Cafe Latte (S$5), Cappuccino (S$5) and Flat White (S$5).

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