Established in 2008, Van Leeuwen Ice Cream started as a bright yellow scoop truck on the bustling streets of NYC and it has over 50 ice cream shops today.

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream’s first overseas expansion in Singapore will be in partnership with Caerus Holding who is behind other popular dining concepts including Lady M, Luke’s Lobster, Leckerbaer and Mr Holmes Bakehouse.

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Singapore will be offering 16 French dairy ice cream flavours and they include Sicilian Pistachio, Earl Grey Tea, and Mint Chip, as well as all-American favourites such as Honeycomb, Marionberry Cheesecake, and Praline Butter Cake.

There are also vegan-friendly options including Vegan Chocolate Fudge Brownie, and Vegan Cookies and Cream Caramel Swirl.

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream’s first outlet in Singapore will be located at Orchard Central.

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Singapore
181 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238896
Orchard Central #01-19/20

Formerly known as Just Because Creamery, The Better Scoop has opened a new outlet at 264 Serangoon Central which is just next to Nex.

As compared to their original outlet at 8 Jalan Legundi in Sembawang, The Better Scoop’s new shop in Serangoon Central will have a bigger selection of ice cream.

Other than their usual ice cream in scoops/pints and waffles, The Better Scoop’s Serangoon Central outlet will also be having exclusive ice cream flavours and waffles.

New ice cream flavours:

• Orh Nee
• Osmanthus Oolong
• Luo Han Guo Logan

New flavoured waffles:

• Nian Gao Waffle
• Tie Guan Yin Waffle
• Espresso Waffle

Exclusive drinks:

• Mung Bean Ice Latte
• Red Dates Longan Latte with Peach Gum
• Pei Pa Koa Latte with Peach Gum
• Honey Chamomile Latte with Chestnut Pearls
• White Peach Oolong Tea Latte

Photos credit: The Better Scoop

The Better Scoop (formerly known as Just Because Creamery)
264 Serangoon Central, #01-203, S550264
8 Jalan Legundi, #01-08, S759274

Located along the same stretch as Yaowarat Thai Kway Chap, Punggol Nasi Lemak, Ding Te Le and Qi Wei Chicken Claypot, Naked Ice Cream is a new waffle and ice cream cafe in Kovan which opens until 2am daily.

Kovan is home to many eateries and food places and Naked Ice Cream is the latest addition to the neighbourhood.

Naked Ice Cream has officially opened to the public on 25 June 2021.

Like most ice cream cafes in Singapore, you can have your ice cream in a cup, cone or with a waffle. There are two waffles to choose from—Plain Waffle (S$3.80), or Charcoal Waffle (S$4.80). For drinks, you can choose from coffee, tea and house special fizzies.

Some of the ice cream flavours at Naked Ice Cream include:

• MSW Durian
• Pistachio
• Earl Grey Tea
• Cookie Monster
• Hokkaido Milk
• Hojicha Green Tea

Photos credit: Naked Ice Cream

Drop by Naked Ice Cream for ice cream and waffles after having supper in Kovan. Do note that there are only limited tables available for dine-in.

You can also get their pints to go (S$16 for classic flavours and S$19 for premium flavours).

Naked Ice Cream
957 Upper Serangoon Rd
Singapore 534717
2pm – 2am

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.

Photo Credit: Fairprice

#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.

Photo Credit: Fairprice

#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.

Photo Credit: Fairprice

#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.

Photo Credit: Fairprice

#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

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

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

Situated just a stone’s throw away from the ever-so-popular Blk 85 Fengshan Food Centre at Bedok North is a newly-opened carnival-themed café, Sir Stamford Waffles, which serves waffles, ice cream, coffee and more.

Do not be confused by the name of this café—Sir Stamford Raffles did not open this café—but rather, the people behind Hatter Street Bakehouse and Café did.

Essentially a carnival-themed café, Sir Stamford Waffles is well-furnished and boasts a bright and colourful interior with huge posters with whimsical illustrations on their walls. The space in the café was small and can fit just 4-5 groups of people, but they have seats outside too.

Sir Stamford Waffles bear great similarity to their sister café in terms of their range of desserts and coffee, but with a twist of local flavours, as their name suggests. Specialising in waffles, they offered several noteworthy signature waffle sets such as The Miraculous Merlion (S$15.90) and the Kopi Kusu (S$15.90).

They serve coffee and tea too, perfect for those just looking for something to sip on in Sir Stamford Waffles whilst escaping the glaring heat!

We opted for the Pulau Unikorn Signature Waffle Set (S$14 nett), which came with 2 signature waffles, 1 scoop of Lavender Blackberry Ice Cream, 1 scoop of Toasted Marshmallow Ice Cream and of course, unicorn accessories.

As they were out of the Toasted Marshmallow Ice Cream on our visit, we opted for the Strawberry Cheesecake flavour instead. Both the lavender blackberry and strawberry cheesecake flavours were delightful to have with the waffles, as they were neither overwhelmingly sweet nor sour.

The waffles were extremely crispy and light, but we would have preferred if the waffles had a more fluffy texture to it. However, the waffles were not too sweet, making it a great complement to the ice cream.

With plenty of cafés serving waffles with ice cream coming forth in Singapore, Sir Stamford Waffles does not stand out in any particular way.

We wouldn’t go all the way to Bedok for Sir Stamford Waffles, but should you be around the east of Singapore and looking for somewhere to curb your waffle and ice cream cravings, you can consider dropping by.

Sir Stamford Waffles
Blk 89 Bedok North Street 4 #01-91
Singapore 460089
Mon to Thu: 1pm – 10pm
Fri to Sun: 1pm – 12am
Tel: 97428895
Nearest Station: Bedok/ Bedok Reservoir

Situated along Haji Lane, Moosh Softserve is the latest addition to the hipster street. Primarily serving soft serve (for takeaways only), this Muslim-owned soft serve shop currently has six flavours including classic flavours such as Strawberry and Blueberry.

Besides the classics, Moosh Softserve also offers unique dessert-inspired flavours such as Apple Crumble, S’mores, and the popular Ondeh Ondeh.

If you are looking for some refreshing sweet treats to cool off in the sweltering heat, Moosh Softserve is where you should head for.

The Ondeh Ondeh soft serve (Regular: S$4.50 / Large: S$6.90) features a gula melaka soft serve base, lined with pandan sauce and topped with desiccated coconut, coconut flakes and even more pandan sauce. Despite all the different elements added, the soft serve was extremely silky and creamy without being too sweet.

The Nutella Brownies Cheesecake Soft Serve (Regular: S$4.50 / Large: S$6.90) comes with a generous swirl of Nutella soft serve, topped with rich chocolate sauce and chocolate malt, and sprinkled with brownie crumbs. This was simply chocolate heaven in a cup, what more could we ask for?

Moosh Softserve offers pretty interesting and unique flavours that are neither overly dense nor overwhelmingly sweet. Conveniently located at Haji Lane, this is definitely a place to check out during afternoon shopping trips for a quick sweet fix.

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

Nestled in the new KAP Residence Mall along King Albert Park, Kindred Folk is a charming double-storey ice cream café that provides a relaxing respite where families and friends can gather and indulge in an array of comforting, homemade recipes.

Serving a decent selection of unique homemade ice cream such as Roasted Rice Milk Tea and Wasabi, patrons get to pair them up with charcoal waffle, cone and even deep-fried man tou (Chinese buns)! Beyond that, the menu also features a variety of fusion pasta and finger food such as Tom Yum Aglio Olio and Fried Chicken Drumlets.

Place your orders on the first floor before heading up the second floor where you will find seats with an idyllic view and a hammock you can rock on.

Kindred Folk’s tantalising Mi-So Sexy pasta (S$15) was full of flavours and it came with al dente Capellini tossed in savoury miso sesame sauce, topped with an onsen egg and  generous amounts of sautéed shimeiji mushrooms.

The café also offers lunch sets (S$12.90) that come with a bowl of wholesome pasta and a drink of your choice (black coffee/ ice lemon tea/ canned drink). Students studying in the campuses nearby can consider dropping by for their student meals (S$9.90).

Ice cream flavours that caught our attention were Roasted Rice Milk Tea (S$3.70) and Cereal Milk (S$3.70). Customers can top up a dollar for the Charcoal Cone or a Fried Mantou.

The Roasted Rice Milk Tea ice cream with Charcoal Cone was a unique combination. The charcoal cone had a subtle earthy flavour that complemented the slightly nutty Roasted Rice Milk Tea.

Kindred Folk’s Fried Mantou (S$1 for a mantou, add S$3.7 for a scoop of ice cream) is a must-order! Sandwiched between the Cereal Milk ice cream, the piping hot Fried Mantou provided a very good crunch and texture that grows on you with every bite. The Cereal Milk ice cream may be on the sweeter side but it paired so well with the savoury Fried Mantou that we devoured ours in seconds.

With that, Kindred Folk is a hidden gem in Bukit Timah that makes a perfect place to unwind and relax or study if you wish. This humble ice cream café won us over with their down-to-earth concept that focuses on serving quality food.

Kindred Folk
9 King Albert Park
#01-09, King Albert Park Shopping Mall
Singapore 598332
Tel: +65 6928 3043
Mon to Sun: 12pm – 10pm
Nearest station: King Albert Park

While exploring the Kampong Glam enclave on a hot, sunny afternoon, cool down and treat yourself to a refreshing scoop of Italian ice cream at aROMA, a new takeaway shop on Arab Street that serves up Gelato.

This humble gelato store features an alluring array of flavours that many might find usual in comparison to its other Italian ice cream counterparts. Be dazzled by the likes of their Chocolate Chili, Strawberry with Mint, Watermelon and Lemon with Basil—all of which happen to be heavy hitters among regulars.

The best part is, all their ice cream is made daily in-house using only fresh and natural ingredients.

Photo Credit: aromasg

The fabulous folks at aROMA pride themselves with only using the best and freshest ingredients to make their gelato—from fruits, nuts and herbs to the type of milk they use. Experimental as they may be in crafting their ice cream, they try to keep things subtle so as to allow the natural flavours of each respective ingredient to shine.

Beyond gelato in cones or cups, aROMA also has a variety of gelato sundaes available as part of their La Torta series as well as the Sorbetto Frappè—essentially an ice-blended beverage comprising of sorbet as a primary component.

Alternatively, you can also pair your gelato with coffee in an Affogato. Featuring a scoop of premium gelatos such as the classic vanilla or coconut, with a shot of espresso made with freshly roasted arabica-blend coffee beans, what you end up with is a sweet chilly treat that comes with a delightful hit of caffeine.

Photo Credit: aromagelato.sg

If you happen to find yourself around the Orchard Road area, aROMA also has another outlet that recently opened up in Plaza Singapura with seats and waffle options.

aROMA
29 Arab Street
Singapore 199728
(Closed on Mondays)
Tue to Fri: 11am – 9pm
Sat & Sun: 10.30am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Bugis

Dessert lovers in Singapore are truly spoiled for choice, especially with the vast array of dessert joints available. And as if we did not have enough ice cream parlours and dessert cafes, here we introduce FroRoll, a quirky new dessert cafe that recently opened up at The Venue Shoppes along Tai Thong Crescent in Potong Pasir.

FroRoll is an artisanal ice cream dessert cafe that aims to bring a refreshing twist to traditional ice cream desserts. They offer a smorgasbord of elaborate and whimsical desserts, reminiscent of something out of a Tim Burton film.

The baked goods and ice cream here at FroRoll are all made in-house daily to ensure consistency, freshness and the highest quality desserts. An interesting fact to know is that this imaginative dessert joint is opened by Campus Superstar alumni, Keely Wee.

The cafe features an open concept whereby guests can feel free to stand and watch as their desserts are put together by the friendly staff.

If you are looking for something a little less than usual, flip through the menu of elaborate creations and you will stumble upon something called the Volcanic Avalanche (S$15.80)—which is essentially a raspberry molten lava cake hidden within a volcano of dark chocolate, drizzled with raspberry sauce and surrounded by bits of brownie and crunchy toasted bread sprinkled at the side.

Upon serving, liquid nitrogen is poured over the ‘volcano’ for theatric effect and to spark some initial excitement—don’t forget to snap a video of the process for the gram!

On the other end of the taste spectrum, go for something like the Key Lime Pie (S$10.80) which is a much tarter alternative to their other dessert offerings.

A fairly generous dollop of lime and calamansi ice cream sits atop a hot dog bun and is finished off with a mini key lime cake and a drizzle of a citrusy syrup. The nut brittle that comes with it adds a nice crunch and a subtle savoury element that balances out the sourness really well.

FroRoll
2 Tai Thong Crescent
Singapore 347836
Tel: +65 9776 5727
Daily: 11am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Potong Pasir

Singapore is home to many dessert monsters and this craze for desserts has led to a spike in dessert places in Singapore over the last decade. Ranging from the ever popular chocolate waffles to the trending Korean Bingsu, Somerset is one area in Orchard Road, Singapore that boasts a whole slew of dessert options.

Just in that area alone, we managed to suss out dessert places housed in both proper dessert cafes and/or served in food kiosks. No matter what kind of sweet indulgence or experience you are looking for, you should find it in this guide.

Here is A Sweet Tooth’s Guide To 24 Dessert Places In Somerset.

ANTOINETTE

Antoinette is one of Singapore’s favourite patisseries in Singapore and it has an impressive range of desserts such as Mont Blanc, Le Royale, Saint Honoré l’ Amour, Strawberry Shortcake, and their namesake creation, Antoinette – a milk chocolate mousse infused with earl grey tea.

333A Orchard Road
#02-33/34 Mandarin Gallery
Singapore 238867
Tel: +65 6836 9527
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

ARTEASTIQ BOUTIQUE TEA HOUSE

Arteastiq Boutique Tea House at Mandarin Gallery exudes the kind of sexiness you would associate with a date night or a regal dining affair for the high society.

The Silk Thread (S$13) is an interesting rendition of crème brûlée. It is not your usual sweet custard; it is infused with osmanthus. Lightly creamy and significantly less sweet, this variation is served with fresh plump berries.

333A Orchard Road
#04-14/15 Mandarin Gallery
Singapore 238867
Tel: +65 6235 8370
Mon to Fri: 11am – 10pm
Sat to Sun: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

BEN & JERRY’S

Everyone knows Ben & Jerry’s for its interesting ice cream flavours. The popular ones at 313@Somerset include Chocolate Fudge Brownie, New York Super Fudge Chunk and The Tonight Dough.

Apart from that, the ice cream parlour also offers sundaes, smoothies and shakes.

313 Orchard Road
#01-25/25A 313@Somerset
Singapore 238895
Tel: +65 6884 9505
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

CHOCOLATE ORIGIN

Specialising in molten lava cakes, Chocolate Origin’s intense chocolate cake is paired with a scoop of cold vanilla ice-cream at the bottom. If that is not enough chocolate for you, get the speciality cakes that come in two flavours—original and dark chocolate.

313 Orchard Road
#B3-10A 313@Somerset
Singapore 238895
Tel: +65 6884 4019
Daily: 2pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

CHURRO 101

Our picks from this popular Korean churro are the Dark Chocolate-dipped Churros and the filled churros, best eaten warm for that satisfying crunch.

313 Orchard Road
#B3-49 313@Somerset
Singapore 238895
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

COLD STONE CREAMERY

Dedicated to being a multi-sensory ice cream chain, Cold Stone Creamery is known for their top quality ice cream and energetic crew working behind the counters.

Do not be surprised if the friendly staff to put up a short but exciting performance where they expertly toss your ice cream in the air before it lands into the cup.

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

DEAN & DELUCA

One of the top sellers at Dean & Deluca is its Rainbow Cake (S$7.50). The pastry chef uses six different fruit extracts – strawberry, orange, lemon, green apple, blueberry and grape – to give the cake its brilliant rainbow colours.

In fact, we liked it so much that Dean & Deluca’s cake is listed in our guide to Singapore’s best rainbow cakes.

181 Orchard Road
#01-09/10/15 Orchard Central
Singapore 238896
Tel: +65 6509 7708
Sun to Thu: 10am – 10pm
Fri to Sat: 10am – 12am
Nearest Station: Somerset

DOLCE TOKYO BY MOF

Aesthetically pleasing Japanese-Italian inspired desserts are the pride of Dolce Tokyo. Their Dessert Bento has five different types of desserts all neatly packed into a Japanese-style bento. You get to pick and choose a variety of options to personalise your own bento set.

GELÁRE CAFE

Geláre’s ice cream are all natural and do not contain any artificial ingredients, you can expect only the real deal. And everyone knows about Geláre Cafe’s half-priced promotion for their regular waffles on Tuesdays.

176 Orchard Road
#03-K01 The Centrepoint
Singapore 238843
Tel: +65 6659 6430
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

HONEY CREME

Known for its range of Korean-inspired soft-serve ice cream topped with different toppings such as honey comb (S$5.90), Organic Cotton Candy (S$5.50), and Popcorn (S$5.50) Honey Creme—a popular Taiwanese ice cream store has finally opened its first store in Singapore to much fanfare.

We will never say no to soft-serve ice cream on a hot day!

313 Orchard Road
#01-37 313@Somerset
Singapore 238895
Tel: +65 6884 8468
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

ICE LAB CAFE

Opened by Korean comedian Shin Jung-Hwan, this Korean Bingsu outlet makes you feel as though you are in Korea during the winter season. A polar bear structure right in the middle of the shop has captured the hearts of many visitors and it is apparently a snow making machine that will create artificial snow.

Choose between a range of Bingsu flavours such as Injeolmi, Milk, Oreo, Green tea and much more.

321 Orchard Road
#01-01/02 Orchard Shopping Centre
Singapore 238866
Tel: +65 9664 6885
Daily: 11am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

LADY M CONFECTIONS

This well-known New York cake shop prides itself on creating the freshest and finest cakes. The signature cake Lady M Mille Crêpes consists no less than twenty paper-thin handmade crêpes layered with light and fresh cream.

181 Orchard Road
#01-27 Orchard Central
Singapore 238896
Tel: +65 6509 3673
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

LLAO LLAO

With the array of toppings and sauces, Llaollao has revolutionised froyo, and they are no less pretty than ice cream sundaes.

Sanum is Llaollao’s signature – at S$6.95 per cup, it is really a froyo parfait that you can customise to your own preferences with three types of fruits, two crunches and one sauce.

313 Orchard Road
#B3-55 313@Somerset
Singapore 238895
Sun to Thu: 11am – 9.30pm
Fri to Sat: 11am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

HONG KONG SHENG KEE DESSERT

Hong Kong Sheng Kee Dessert at The Centrepoint is where you will find authentic Hong Kong style desserts such as their Mango Combination Series, Rice Ball in Paste and Durian Sago.

176 Orchard Road
#B1-14 The Centrepoint
Singapore 238843
Tel: +65 6736 3688
Daily: 11am to 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

HVALA WAFFLE BAR

Hvala Waffle Bar, a food kiosk at the basement of 313@Somerset is popular for its Japanese soft serves and drinks. Try their Matcha and Houjicha Soft Serves.

Hvala Waffle Bar
313 Orchard Road
#B3-50 313@Somerset
Singapore 238895
Daily: 11.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

KISS THE TIRAMISU

Kiss The Tiramisu has been a hit in South Korea ever since its debut in Hongdae, fusing Tiramisu and soft serve ice cream served in a swanky gold-rimmed plastic “wine glass” for your perfect social media photo.

Each tiramisu soft serve is made pretty similarly to an actual classic tiramisu, with mascarpone cheese, ice cream, crushed cookies, coffee liqueur and cocoa powder.

277 Orchard Road
#01-15 Orchard Gateway
Singapore 238858
Daily: 12pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

MACCHA HOUSE

Matcha drinks are also really popular here and we can see why. Their matcha latte is one of our favourites and one that we always return for.

The Matcha Tiramisu (S$6) and Matcha Chocolate Parfait (S$10) were two desserts that we enjoyed on our trip there.

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

NUNSARAM KOREAN DESSERT

If you are heading to town, do swing by Nunsaram. Conveniently located at Orchard Central, it prides itself as the go-to cafe for desserts or simply a place where friends can hang out after a meal.

Most of the Bingsu in the cafe are presented with a scoop of ice cream sitting glamorously atop the pile of ice. We heard that they use fresh ingredients for every serving of Bingsu – such as the Sweet Potato Bingsu (S$12.90), where the purple paste is acquired from the sweet potato root itself.

181 Orchard Road
#05-51/52 Orchard Central
Singapore 238896
Daily: 11.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

O’MA SPOON

Having their Bingsu was akin to eating snowflakes with a melt-in-your-mouth texture that all of us approved. Their Patbingsu (S$12.80) did the phrase “less is more” justice. We were in awe of how a classic Bingsu that was served in just sweet azuki beans atop milk ice shavings could rock our worlds with its heavenly medley of textures and flavours.

313 Orchard Road
#04-20/32 313@Somerset
Singapore 238895
Sun to Thu: 11.15am – 10.45pm
Fri to Sat: 11.15am – 11.30pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

PONG HANDCRAFTED GELATO

Thai coconut ice cream is a dessert we will always love but not all of us have the time or money to fly over to Bangkok whenever that craving kicks in.

Pong Handcrafted Gelato in Scape is where you can go to satisfy your Thai coconut ice cream desire. The fresh gelato is placed in a coconut husk and you get to choose toppings that you fancy.

2 Orchard Link
#02-18C SCAPE
Singapore 237978
Daily: 12.30pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

SUGAR LIPS

Quirky and whimsical, we did more than just a double take when walking past this dessert shop. Colourful paint is splashed across the cafe’s concrete floors, walls and exposed pipes.

We went for the Red Velvet Fluffy Waffle and Chocolate Seduction Truffle Cake. The former comprises octagon-shaped delightfully crisp red velvet waffles that are pillowy inside, while the latter is a sinfully rich chocolate cake alternated with generous amounts of chocolatey mousse.

277 Orchard Road
#02-01 Orchard Gateway
Singapore 238858
Tel: +65 6386 6387
Daily: 11.30am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

TSUJIRI TEA HOUSE

We highly recommend going for Tsujiri Tea House’s classic Matcha Latte (S$5.60) and matcha soft serve (S$4.80). The matcha flavours are crazy intense but so good at the same time. Die-hard matcha fans will definitely fall in love with it right away.

176 Orchard Road
#01 – 101 The Centrepoint
Singapore 238843
Tel: +65 6238 8824
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

TWELVE CUPCAKES

Best known for their photogenic cupcakes, Twelve Cupcakes started out in 2011 founded by local celebrity couple Daniel and Jaime Teo.

Their standard menu consist of flavours such as Red Velvet, Cookies And Cream and Salted Caramel. In addition, they also have seasonal menus that change frequently to offer more variety.

277 Orchard Road
B1-01A Orchard Gateway
Singapore 238858
Tel: +65 6509 1255
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

21 CUBE ARTISAN ICE CREAM

Fried ice cream rolls were all the rage on social media just awhile ago after it became popular in Thailand.

While the trend is dying down, you can still find ice cream rolls at 21 CUBE Artisan Ice Cream. They have a good variety of flavours and toppings for you to choose from.

For more recommendations, read The Ultimate Orchard Road Food Guide that features the best places to eat at in Orchard Road.

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The Dark Gallery is a popular chocolate-themed cafe from Malaysia that specialises in all things chocolate and good news—they have just opened their first outlet outside of Malaysia at Millenia Walk.

Expect to savour a wide variety of chocolate desserts from artisanal ice creams to pastries to truffles to the best hot chocolate you will ever taste at this chocolate-themed establishment. The sheer decadence from the chocolate goodies makes The Dark Gallery every chocolate lover’s dream and a must-try for all.

If you find yourself overwhelmed by the immense variety of chocolate types, feel free to approach the staff. They will be more than happy to educate you on the different types of chocolates

We found it rather helpful as it gave us a better understanding of what we were having, allowing us to better appreciate the subtleties in flavours from chocolate sourced from different parts of the world.

The Ice Cream Waffle (S$14) comes with two ice cream flavours of your choice. We went for two different dark chocolate varietals with cocoa percentages from both extremes—the Madagascar Dark Chocolate (64%) and the Venezuela Dark Chocolate (72%).

Both flavours of ice cream were so incredibly decadent and we liked that they were not overly rich and sweet. The Madagascar Dark Chocolate struck a perfect balance between sweet, bitter and chocolatey, whereas the Venezuela Dark Chocolate was just slightly bitter in comparison. It was the best chocolate ice cream we have ever had.

Most of the hot chocolates at cafes usually taste more like Milo than hot chocolate so we were pleasantly surprised by the hot Signature Chocolate (S$7) here.

It is the epitome of a perfect hot cocoa before bedtime. It was rich and chocolatey with just the right amount of foam, making each sip so comforting.

The Signature Frozen S’mores (S$7.50) has a chocolatey center and it contains 80% dark chocolate ice cream. It had just the right amount of bitterness to it, and the sweetness from the toasted S’mores complemented the entire dessert really well.

Our first visit was truly a delight and coming from avid chocolate lovers, we must admit that The Dark Gallery hit all the right spots. We liked that their desserts were not overly sweet, allowing more emphasis to be placed on the depth of flavour.

The Dark Gallery is conveniently located at Millenia Walk and it makes for a good stopover during afternoon shopping trips or even a spot that chocolate lovers might find interesting to visit.

The Dark Gallery
9 Raffles Boulevard (#01-K5)
Millenia Walk
Tel: +65 6255 0368
Daily: 11am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Promenade

Most of us who live in the West should have already visited JEM, but how many of us are actually familiar with JEM inside and out? No one mentioned a hidden eatery located above Cookhouse by Koufu. If you think the fifth storey is the highest level in JEM, think again.

Poppy Pops actually sits on the sixth floor and is only accessible through the food court or the breezy rooftop located at the top of the shopping mall. If you are seeking a place with tranquil ambiance, sunlight and pleasant bites whenever you feel peckish, take a seat and grab a Poppy Classic along with the café’s Maple Butter Waffle.

What else is better than pleasant fare? Free Wi-Fi! Visitors do not have to pay for GST and service charge at Poppy Pops too.

The sixth storey of JEM is rarely accessed even by frequent shoppers, so it took a while for us to locate the café.

The interior of Poppy Pops is decked with gorgeously-lit bulbs and entwining vines, exuding a leafy, outdoor vibe.

We were also given an assortment of popsicle flavours to choose from: Yuzu, Pistachio, Lemon Blueberry, White Chocolate Raspberry, Honey Yogurt Apricot, Coffee Caramel and the classic flavours, Chocolate, Strawberry and Vanilla.

The Premium flavours are each priced at S$5.80 and the Classics at S$4.80 each.

The popsicles are Poppy Pops’ specialty. We got ourselves a Poppy Trio (S$6), Poppy Classic with added on Maple Butter Waffles (S$7.80) and Truffle Fries (S$12).

We were stoked to dig into our Honey Butter Waffles with Lemon Blueberry Poppy topped with Milk Chocolate and Salted Biscuits.

Unfortunately, there was nothing extraordinary about the truffle fries and S$12 for a serving like that may be a tad hefty.

All in all, we found delight in the complimentary Wi-Fi and a cozy ambiance. It is certainly charming to discover a homely place within all the mayhem.

Poppy Pops
#06-03 Jem
52 Jurong Gateway Road
Singapore 608549
Tel: +65 6262 0339
Mon to Thu: 11am – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 11am – 11pm
Sun: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Jurong East

For more recommendations, please read our guide to the best cafes in the West of Singapore.

Situated along East Coast Road, Birds of Paradise Gelato Boutique is a delightful ice cream paradise that is highly popular on social media for its extremely photogenic interior and of course, its amazing ice cream.

A prominent face in the vibrant Katong food scene, you will find signature flavours of ice cream inspired by natural botanical elements in this humble parlour. 

Two flavours that got our attention were the Spiced Pear and Strawberry Basil. The former is a heavenly combination of William pears, cinnamon and star anise; the latter is a tarty melange of farmed and wild strawberries rounded off with the mellow tones of an organic basil infusion.

Apart from being extremely refreshing on the palate, the flavours of pear in the Spiced Pear were in perfect harmony with the acidity of the cinnamon and star anise. Likewise, the Strawberry Basil was incredibly light and had undertones of basil in its scent and taste.

At S$4.70 for a single scoop or S$7.70 for a double, this is a sweet deal for ice cream bursting with so much goodness and flavour. 

Other exciting flavours to look out for include the Pandan, Vanilla Fig Swirl, White Chrysanthemum, Lychee Raspberry, Mango Sorbet, Mint Cacao and Lemongrass Ginger.

Enjoy your ice cream in a cup or in their signature Thyme Cone with a top-up of S$1. The Thyme Cone is made from waffle batter with infusions of thyme and all cones are made in-house daily.

A charming ice cream parlour that offers interesting flavours in the East; we love this combination.

Birds of Paradise Gelato Boutique
63 East Coast Road #01-05, Singapore 428776
Tel: +65 9678 6092
Sun, Tue to Thu: 12pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Dakota

Lab Made, Hong Kong’s popular Nitrogen Ice Cream Laboratory is opening its first outlet in Singapore.

Lab Made makes its ice cream from scratch using real ingredients without any additives, colourings or preservatives. And its outlet in Hong Kong is a perpetual showroom where anyone is welcome to look through the open-concept kitchen to watch the preparation of the ice cream.

We wonder if the Singapore outpost would be similar.

Some of the flavours that you can expect at Lab Made Singapore are Crunchy Sea Salt and Caramel Sauce; Hong Kong French Toast; Hong Kong Beancurd Dessert and its popular Custard Bun.

While ice cream shops are aplenty in Singapore, it remains to be seen if Lab Made will do well in Singapore. After all, nitrogen ice cream is not something new in Singapore; Lab Made will need something special to remain competitive.

I See I See—another popular ice cream shop in Hong Kong—closed its Singapore outlet after less than a year. All we can say is that it will definitely not be a walk in the park.

Lab Made Singapore has yet to announce the location and opening date. Watch this space.

Located in the HDB estate of Jalan Bukit Merah and right across ABC Market is a relatively new kid on the block – an artisanal ice cream parlour called Geometry that boasts freshly handcrafted gelato with zero artificial ingredients and preservatives.

From Dark Chocolate Truffle to Earl Grey Tie Guan Yin, the glorious variety of flavours will make you dizzy with glee.

Gone were the days where ice cream parlours are confined to the spaces of shopping malls. Instead, we are seeing an increasing number of young F&B entrepreneurs turning to the heartlands when it comes to picking a venue for their cafes.

Rustic and simple, Geometry’s intimate space is indeed incredibly inviting; think wooden benches, overhanging filament bulbs, geometric-inspired ceiling lamps and potted plants.

The prices here at Geometry are considered wallet-friendly. A single scoop costs S$3.20, a double scoop costs S$5.50, while every subsequent scoop would incur another S$2.50. Do note that you will have to top up S$0.70 for a premium flavour and an additional S$0.80 to have your ice-cold dessert served in a cone.

Treat yourselves to a Belgian Waffle with a Single Scoop Ice-cream (S$8.50). The waffles are crisp on the outside, decadently fluffy on the inside – exactly what a great waffle should be! We paired the golden brown treat with a scoop of Strawberry Pocky ice cream. The premium ice cream is essentially a refreshing strawberry cream infused with raspberry crunch.

Other outstanding gelato flavours include the Hojicha and the Milky Way. The former is a roasted Japanese Green Tea ice-cream from Uji, while the latter is a rich milk based ice-cream tangled with brownies and popping candies swirl.

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

About the writer:
Hui Jun Ng is a staff writer for ladyironchef. She previously worked in the food and marketing industry. She loves travelling and enjoys exploring underrated destinations. In her free time, you will find her indulging in coffee and her all-time favourite local dish – bak chor mee.

Talk about Pandan Gardens and most people would think of the much talked about Pandan Gardens Fishball Noodles.

My Little Ice-Cream Shop is a new concept by the same folks behind the famous fishball noodles eatery. This hole-in-a-wall ice cream parlour can be found within the compounds of Ayer Rajah Community Club which is a few bus stops away from Jurong East MRT Station.

With minimalism as its core theme, My Little Ice-Cream Shop boasts just a few main colours—orange, white, black and green. The clean and spacious environment makes it a great place to chill with your friends or to hang out after work.

For S$3.80, visitors get plain waffles with one wet and one dry topping. Wet toppings come in chocolate sauce, maple syrup and more. Dry toppings range from marshmallow, chocolate chips, crushed biscuits, chocolate sprinkles, almond chips and gummy bears.

We decided to go for the Waffles and two scoops of ice cream in New York Cheesecake and Green Tea Azuki Bean flavours (S$9.60).

The rich and creamy ice cream went really well with the waffle which was drenched with maple syrup and topped off with whipped cream.

My Little Ice-Cream Shop offers classic ice cream flavours (one scoop – S$3.20, double scoops – S$4.90) such as Raspberry, Strawberry and Coconut.

Otherwise, opt for premium flavours (one scoop – S$ 3.90, double scoops – S$6.30) including Salted Caramel, Yuzu Sorbet, Tiramisu and Mao Shan Wang.

My Little Ice-Cream Shop by PGFN
150 Pandan Gardens
#01-07 Ayer Rajah Community Club
Singapore 609335
Tel: +65 6265 5845
Daily: 11.30am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Jurong East

You have seen molten lava cakes and molten cheese tarts, but have you tried Kooks Creamery’s exploding molten lava cookies?

This humble ice cream parlour in Serangoon got us all excited with homemade cookies that ooze out molten goodness, alongside a huge range of ice cream flavours that range from light and refreshing fruit sorbets to rich and creamy options.

The cafe is small and intimate with ample natural light flowing in, and also has bouquets of flowers on display (and on sale too!) so you have ready props for your photos. Thumbs up for the thoughtfulness!

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FRESH, HOMEMADE ICE CREAM

Kooks Creamery’s ice cream range is extensive and you get about 20 different flavours (S$3.60 single, S$6 double, S$8.40 triple, + S$0.50 for premium flavours) to choose from.

Some flavours are mainstays; others rotate seasonally. Their signature flavours are Brown Butter, Raspberry Lychee, Nougat, Milk Cereal, Arabica Coffee and Coconut—and these are available every day.

The Raspberry Lychee, a refreshing sorbet, was one of our favourites. Apart from that gorgeous shade of fuchsia, you can really taste the fresh berries with only a slight hint of tartness without being overly sour.

Besides that, you must try the Arabica Coffee flavour because it reminded us strongly of Kopiko, a classic coffee sweet that is a childhood favourite of many. The coffee flavour was strong but it did not have that super robust and bitter flavour, possibly catering to a more general audience.

CHOCOLATE MOLTEN COOKIE SET (S$8.50) – LEGIT AF

Molten cookies are actually pretty novel and unique and you can find this kickass treat at Kooks Creamery. The folks at Kooks Creamery spent months of R&D to perfect their molten cookies recipe. The end result? The cookies are crumbly on the outside; soft and chewy on the inside.

Served with a scoop of ice cream of choice, the good old combination of warm pastry and cold ice cream is one that always lifts our spirits.

“The classic cookie is elevated with a molten lava center. Each cookie is baked upon order and served warm. Add a scoop of homemade ice cream to it and you can watch the magic happen.”

Every cookie is baked upon order and the cookie will be served to you in 10 minutes—warm and fresh out from the oven, brimming with the aroma of freshly baked cookies.

They took a classic cookie and elevated it with a molten lava center, added a scoop of ice cream and ta-dah! Fuss-free, unpretentious and seriously good.

Once the cookie reaches your table, the server will add a scoop of your ice cream of choice on top of the cookie, and you can watch the magic happen. That is some serious food porn you have to look out for.

We picked Raspberry Lychee sorbet for this cookie as the refreshing sorbet complements the rich chocolate extremely well. However, some will argue that having a creamy flavour would suit the cookie better; well, each to its own.

You can also have the molten cookie on its own (S$5.50), without the ice cream. But what’s the fun in that?

MATCHA MOLTEN COOKIE SET (S$8.50)

Or you can go for this green beauty, the Matcha Molten Cookie. The matcha inside the cookie, while not overly rich, is still rather sweet so you might want to pick an ice cream flavour that would cut the sweetness—Black Sesame would pair well.

EARL GREY MOLTEN COOKIE SET (S$8.50) - CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

The Earl Grey Molten Cookie is the latest flavour on the menu and it is just the cutest thing for Christmas. Deck with pretzel ears and dressed in a bed of cranberries, the earl grey molten cookie is a limited edition flavour.

While we thought the taste of earl grey could be stronger, the flavour was actually well-elevated with a scoop of Kooks Creamery’s signature nougat ice cream; it was certainly redeemed.

GREAT BLENDS OF TEA

Need a drink to pair up with your desserts? Why not get a nice cup of flavoured tea (S$3.50 warm, S$4 iced)? Try the Strawberry Sundae, Jasmine Blossoms or even Pomegranate Roobois.

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Kooks Creamery
211 Serangoon Avenue 4
#01-02
Singapore 550211
Tel: +65 9006 8748
Tue to Thu, & Sun: 12pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 11pm
Closed: Mon
Nearest Station: Serangoon

Festive Opening Hours
24 Dec 2016 (Sat): Closed
25 & 26 Dec 2016 (Sun & Mon): 12 – 10pm
1 Jan 2017 (Sun): 12 – 10pm
2 Jan 2017 (Mon): Closed

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