New kid on the block, CATfeine, is nestled in The Hillford along Jalan Jurong Kechil. Contrary to its name, nothing about the cafe’s interior design reminds you of a cat but the idea is there—a cosy environment coupled with relaxing vibes to encourage their guests to lounge around.

Other than specialty tea and coffee, CATfeine’s also offers sweet and savoury bites in the likes of waffles, pies and cakes.

Curious about how the cafe got its name? The cafe was set up by a pair of cat-loving couple who were inspired by their other passion—Coffee And Tea. Add the first letters together and you get the acronym CAT.

The two-month-old cafe opened its doors in early May this year and has since earned the approval of residents living nearby who come here for a chat with their friends or to read the morning papers.

Sit by the floor-to-ceiling glass window which overlooks the busy main road or find yourself an empty table at the cafe. We liked how the tables are not cramped together, which makes it comfortable to have a private conversation with your dining partner.

If there is a must-try at CATfeine, it has to be their waffles. The beautiful presentation alone is enough to impress us and we are glad to share that the taste did not disappoint either.

Out of the few waffle choices on the menu, we decided to go for their popular Sweet Summer (S$15) which came with orange, grapefruit, fresh berries, rich lavender ice cream and crispy waffles that are made upon order.

CATfeine also offers cakes and muffins over at the glass display by the counter. The Lychee Strawberry Cake (S$6.50) is essentially a sponge cake with layers of lychee cream. Overall, we felt that it looks better than it tastes.

Caffeine addicts will surely appreciate their selection of coffee drinks. We thoroughly enjoyed their Cappuccino (S$5.80) which was creamy and came with just the right amount of bitter tones from the espresso.

Other choices include Long Black (5oz – S$4, 10oz – S$5), Popcorn Capp (5oz – S$5, S$6.30) and Floral Latte (5oz – S$5, 10oz – S$6.30).

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Read: Guide to the best cafes in the West of Singapore.

We love strawberry shortcakes so much that we do not mind eating a slice every single day.

The pillowy sponge cake – alternated with layers of luscious whipped cream and juicy strawberries – makes a wonderful treat at any time of the day. The very first strawberry shortcake was created in Europe back in the 1500′s and today, the classic dessert has evolved tremendously. We now see countless of interpretations across the world.

From Henri Charpentier to Lady M Confections, here is our Guide to The Best Strawberry Shortcakes in Singapore that are worth the calories.

BOUFE

Boufe’s Strawberry Shortcake (S$8++) is an absolute delight. Plump strawberries are freshly imported from the United States and superior cream is imported from France. The end result is an airy light strawberry dessert with hints of citrus zest.

308 Tanglin Road
Phoenix Park
Singapore 247974
Tel: +65 6734 7656
Mon: Closed
Tue to Sun: 9am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard/Redhill

CIEL PATISSERIE

Situated in the neighbourhod of Hougang, Ciel Patisserie’s location might seem unlikely for an artisanal French bakery, but their cakes will make a special trip worthwhile. Their bestselling Strawberry Shortcake (S$5.60) boasts a light sponge cake interspersed with sweet whipped cream and dewy strawberries.

124 Hougang Ave 1
#01-1444
Singapore 530124
Tel: +65 6383 0803
Mon: Closed
Tue to Thu: 11am – 8pm
Fri and Sat: 11am – 9pm
Sun: 3pm – 9pm
Nearest Station: Kovan/Serangoon

COLONY (PART OF BUFFET)

Goodness gracious! Colony’s Strawberry Shortcake took us by surprise. The velvety sponge cake – topped with superbly fresh strawberries and interlaced with more strawberries – is incredibly soft to the extent that it literally melts in your mouth.

Do note that the strawberry shortcake is part of Colony’s dinner buffet and it is on a rotation basis. Please check with the restaurant before going down.

Lvl 3, The Ritz-Carlton
Millenia Singapore
7 Raffles Avenue
Singapore 039799
Tel: +65 6434 5288
Mon to Sat: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Sun: 12pm – 3.30pm, 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Promenade

FLOR PÂTISSERIE

Extracting the best elements of French and Japanese baking ingredients, Flor Pâtisserie presents to cake lovers a fusion take on the good old strawberry shortcake and it is called Berry Berries (S$6.70). The handcrafted sponge cake is baked with seasonal strawberries and interweaved with Chantilly cream.

2 Duxton Hill #01-01
Singapore 089588
Tel: +65 6223 8628
Daily: 11am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

FOUR LEAVES

This is one comforting rendition we all grew up with. Four Leaves may be a bakery chain in Singapore, and there is no dine-in areas. But we’d gladly bring a slice of the Strawberry Shortcake home (S$3.80 per slice/ S$38 for a 1kg whole cake) to enjoy over Netflix. Soft, airy with strawberry bits, this is probably the most affordable version in this list!

Bugis Junction
200 Victoria Street #B1-14/15
Singapore 188021
Tel: +65 6337 4717
Nearest Station: Bugis

GLACE PÂTISSERIE

It was love at first bite when we sank our teeth into Glace Pâtisserie’s bestselling desserts, the almighty Strawberry Shortcake (S$5.40). The dainty cake is characterised by its utmost freshness; think fresh strawberries, fresh cream and freshly baked soft sponge.

12 Gopeng Street #01-33/34
ICON Village
Singapore 078877
Tel: +65 6400 0247
Mon to Fri: 11am – 7pm
Sat and Sun: 11am – 6pm
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

HASU CONFECTIONS

While Hasu Confections is known for its mille crêpe, it also serves other mouthwatering desserts. Their Strawberry Shortcake (S$7.50) is ultra light and tastes better than it looks.

1 Selegie Road
PoMo, #01-16
Singapore 188306
Tel: +65 6255 0346
Daily: 10.30am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Dhoby Ghaut

HENRI CHARPENTIER

Hailing from Tokyo, Henri Charpentier is a renowned French-inspired Japanese pâtisserie that is now in Singapore. Their Strawberry Shortcake (S$9.50++) – coated and filled with whipped cream – is denser than usual Japanese sponge cakes and topped with generous amounts of fresh strawberries.

9A Dempsey Road
Singapore 247698
Tel: +65 6479 5518
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 7pm
Fri: 12pm – 11pm
Sat: 11am – 11pm
Sun: 11am – 7pm
Nearest Station: Queenstown

LADY M CONFECTIONS

Lady M is a modern cake boutique from New York City and everyone goes there for its famous original mille crepes. But we will take the Strawberry Shortcake (S$8.50++) any time. The vanilla sponge cake is created with the fine Japanese flour and completed with strawberry bits and whipped cream.

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

MEZZA9 DELI

One of our go-to places for takeout cakes is Grand Hyatt’s mezza9 deli. The Strawberry Shortcake (S$8++) sold here is consistently good and satisfaction is guaranteed. Here is an insider tipoff – mezza9 offers 50% discount off all cakes after 9pm each night. So yeah, believe it or not, you can actually get a slice of Strawberry Shortcake at just S$4!

Grand Hyatt Hotel
10 Scotts Road
Singapore 228211
Tel: +65 6732 1234
Daily: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

PANTLER

This is a bonus. For something different from the usual strawberry shortcakes, Pantler has a different version and in the form of Mango Shortcake (S$7.50+). It consists of a moist sponge cake alternated with layers of fresh whipped cream and juicy mango slices. Highly recommended!

198 Telok Ayer Street
Singapore 068637
Tel: +65 6221 6223
Mon to Fri: 8.30am – 7pm
Sat: 10.30am – 5.30pm
Closed on Sundays
Nearest Station: Telok Ayer

SUN MOULIN

Sun Moulin Bakery’s former venue at Iseten has closed down, but the Japanese brand has opened up a new store at VivoCity. While the bakery is famous for their excellent Japanese breads, it is the light and airy Strawberry Shortcake ($6++) that we would return religiously for.

1 Harbourfront Walk
B2-10 Vivocity
Singapore 098585
Tel: +65 6254 0565
Daily: 9.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Harbourfront

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