Singapore’s weather keeps getting hotter and hotter these days and while an eternal summer may be appealing to some, some of us just need something extra to beat this sweltering heat.

What better way to take a chill pill than to indulge in some chocolate ice cream – sinful, icy and oh-so-satisfying! Check out this list of the best chocolate ice creams in Singapore!

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APIARY – 80% DARK CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM

Having many quirky flavours up their sleeves, Apiary has etched its name in many Singaporeans’ ice cream dictionary. Anyone who has been to their cosy cafe would have at least tried their 80% Dark Chocolate Ice Cream. Rich, indulgent and not too sweet, this ice cream is definitely choc-ked full of flavour!

84 Neil Road
Singapore 088844
Tel: +65 6493 7273
Sun to Thu: 12pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Outram Park

AWFULLY CHOCOLATE – HEI ICE CREAM

One of the OG chocolate cafes in Singapore, Awfully Chocolate really knows how to churn out an amazing chocolate ice cream! Over the years, it hasn’t changed one bit – it is still that creamy, rich and super sinful dark chocolate gelato chocolate lovers in Singapore are familiar with.

Awfully Chocolate has several stores. Check out the full list here.

BUTTERKNIFE FOLK – BLACK GOLD

This grown-ups-only ice cream is definitely a treat for those who love a good kick of booze in their chocolate ice cream. In Butterknife Folk’s Black Gold gelato, stout is infused with chocolate. It’s a great pairing – deep and rich stout and sweet chocolate!

109 North Bridge Road
#02-02 Funan Mall
Singapore 179097
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: City Hall

CHOCOLATE ORIGIN – DARK GELATO

One scoop of Chocolate Origin’s Dark Gelato will make any chocolate-lover swoon. It has a kick of bitterness from the Belgian dark chocolate infused into their creamy gelato. Not too cloying, this ice cream will definitely make you not want to share even a single spoon!

Chocolate Origin has several stores. Check out the full list here.

GODIVA – CHOCOLATE SOFT SERVE

When chocolate giant Godiva announced the launch of their soft serves many years ago, they drew in long lines at every outlet. Once you taste it, it is really no wonder why because it’s just that good! A super-rich and smooth soft-serve sits on a chocolate-crusted cone and is topped with chocolate sauce and a Godiva chocolate square. It’s a real chocolate-lover’s treat!

Godiva has several stores. Check out the full list here.

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MERELY ICE CREAM – EARL GREY MILK CHOCOLATE

Sometimes plain chocolate may get a bit boring, and when that happens, visit Merely Ice Cream for a refreshing Earl Grey Milk Chocolate ice cream! Infused with the floral earl grey, this milk chocolate ice cream is made even more indulgent. This ice cream perfectly melds both tea and chocolate, introducing a perfect pairing in the form of an icy treat!

91 Bencoolen Street
Sunshine Plaza, #01-13
Singapore 189652
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 10.30pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 11pm
(Closed on Sundays)
Nearest Station: Bencoolen

MOOSH – NUTELLA BROWNIE CHEESECAKE SOFT SERVE

This Muslim-owned ice cream shop in Haji Lane has garnered quite the reputation for its affordable yet decadent soft serves. Moosh serves up a delicious Nutella Brownie Cheesecake soft serve – Nutella Softserve is topped with a rich chocolate sauce, fudgey brownie crumbs and malt shavings. This is one for our Muslim friends who need a way to beat the heat!

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

OCD CAFE – SINGLE-ORIGIN CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM

Its name stands for Obsessive Chocolate Desire and they’re very aptly named. This chocolate cafe has an extensive selection of single-origin chocolate ice creams – think 72% Dark from Brazil, a rich 85% Dark from Africa and even a sweeter 30% Milk Chocolate from Madagascar. True chocolate lovers will definitely want to taste these unique chocolate ice cream flavours!

114 Jln Besar, Singapore 208834

THE DARK GALLERY – FROZEN SMORES

A cube of 80% Dark Chocolate ice cream is encased in pillowy torched marshmallow when you order the Frozen Smores from The Dark Gallery. The fluffy marshmallow gives the ultra-rich dark chocolate ice cream a sweet note. Once you try this, you’ll probably think it’s the best way to eat an ice cream!

The Dark Gallery has several stores. Check out the full list here.

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TOM’S PALETTE – VARLHONA CHOCOLATE SORBET

This decadent ice cream is made from 59% Ariaga dark chocolate from Varlhona. It’s especially unique with its slightly fruity taste but it still is super rich in cocoa flavour. Did we also mention that it’s also dairy-free? Double the delicious!

51 Middle Rd, #01-01, Singapore 188959
Tel: +65 6977 9749

A hot trend this year is definitely the rise of local food and flavours in many unexpected forms – one of which is found in sweet treats and desserts. Rising in popularity, in particular, is one that Singaporeans cannot do without and that is ondeh ondeh.

This delicate pandan-coconut pastry is a classic Indonesian kueh that has captured the hearts of many and is now finding its way into many menus around Singapore. In this list of ondeh ondeh desserts, perhaps you will find an ondeh ondeh treat that catches your fancy!

CHURROS FACTORY – ONDEH CHURROS

If you have a sweet tooth, these coconut dusted sugary sticks are the treat for you! Churros Factory’s Ondeh Churros are a pandan flavoured pastry that comes with an indulgent Gula Melaka dipping sauce. It’s truly a unique way to enjoy ondeh ondeh!

30 Woodlands Avenue 2, #01-38
Singapore 738343
Sun to Thu: 10am – 9.30pm
Fri & Sat: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Woodlands

CREME MAISON BAKERY – ONDEH ONDEH CAKE

Known for their creative cakes and beautifully set-up dessert tables, Creme Maison also serves up some delicious classic cakes. One of which has a wonderful local twist and that’s their Ondeh Ondeh Cake. Fluffy pandan sponge is layered with Gula Melaka buttercream and topped with desiccated coconut and more gula melaka!

30 Tai Seng Street, #08-03C
Singapore 534013
Mon, Wed to Fri: 8am – 6pm
Sat: 8.30am – 5.30pm
Sun: 11am – 1pm
(Closed on Tuesdays)
Nearest Station: Tai Seng

FLUFF BAKERY – ONDEH ONDEH CAKE

Fluff Bakery is famous for their delectable Halal cupcakes and pastries. Their Ondeh Ondeh cake will be no stranger to Fluff fans as it flies off their shelves faster than you can say “kueh”. Pandan cake, coconut cream and gula melaka bits make up this wonderful slice – once you try it, it will be apparent why people keep coming back for their cakes.

4 Jalan Pisang
Singapore 199071
Tel: +65 8251 1353
Tue to Sat: 12pm – 7.30pm
Sun: 11am – 5pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Bugis

JULIE BAKES – ONDEH CAKE

This Halal bakery serves up a great rendition of an ondeh ondeh cake, with airy pandan sponge and a sweet coconut and gula melaka filling! This Ondeh Cake from Julie Bakes can be likened to a cloud – it’s super fluffy and sweet with a distinct pandan-coconut taste!

14 Baghdad Street
Singapore 199653
Tel: +65 9647 9027
Tue to Sun: 12pm – 8pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Bugis

KAVA BISTRO – ONDEH-ONDEH CINNAMON ROLL

Don’t be intimidated by the rich green colour of this cinnamon roll! One bite and you’ll greeted with a whiff of the pandan fragrance followed by the sweetness of gula melaka. The faint hint of cinnamon and coconut is also one of the highlights of this unique ondeh ondeh flavoured pastry!

11 Jalan Klapa
Singapore 199323
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 10pm
Fri: 2.30pm – 11pm
Sat: 11.30am – 11pm
Sun: 11.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Lavender/Bugis

MOOSH – ONDEH ONDEH SOFT SERVE

Located at the bustling Haji Lane, the Ondeh Ondeh Soft Serve from Moosh will be a great way to cool down in the sweltering heat of Singapore. Gula Melaka soft serve is drizzled with pandan sauce and topped with coconut flakes and desiccated coconut. Sweet, icy and packed with flavour, what more can you ask for?

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

TWO BAKERS – ONDEH

Like an enlarged piece of ondeh ondeh, this mousse cake shows us how looks can be deceiving. Gula melaka jelly and pandan-flavoured sponge are encased in a coconut mousse and dusted liberally with desiccated coconut! It’s delicate on your palate and will really feel like you’re eating a large piece of kueh!

9 Teck Chye Terrace
Singapore 545720
Tel: +65 6241 6393
Tue to Thu: 12pm – 9.30pm
Fri: 12pm – 11.30pm
Sat: 10am – 11.30pm
Sun: 10am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Serangoon

WHISKIT BAKERY & CAFE – ONDEH KAYA TART

This special tart has actual mini ondeh balls sitting atop a kaya filling and a buttery tart shell. Each ondeh ball is filled with the sticky-sweet gula melaka filling we all know and love. Just a stone’s throw away from Chinatown MRT, head down to this hidden patisserie for this fun spin on the traditional kueh!

533 Upper Cross Street, #01-33
Singapore 050533
Tel: +65 9366 6136
Mon to Sat: 11am – 8pm
(Closed on Sundays)
Nearest Station: Chinatown