Popular ice cream and waffle cafe, Sunday Folks will be closing their outlet at Chip Bee Gardens on 29 Feb 2024 after serving the residents in the neighbourhood for the last 10 years.

Beautifully swirled on a cone or on some crispy yet pillowy-soft waffles, Sunday Folks has made a name for itself with their signature waffles and freshly-churned soft-serve ice creams.

Customers get to pick from popular flavours including Sea Salt Gula Melaka and Dark Chocolate Ferraro, as well as exciting seasonal ice cream flavours!

After the closure of their outlet Chip Bee Gardens, you can still enjoy your favourite ice cream and waffles at their ION Orchard outlet.

Sunday Folks
2 Orchard Turn
#04-11 ION Orchard, 238801

Bynd Artisan and Sunday Folks have a brand new lifestyle concept store at ION Orchard on level 4 next to The Marmalade Pantry and it is expected to open in the second half of August 2021.

The Bynd Artisan + Sunday Folks ION Experience Store is a retail and café concept where you can enjoy customising and personalising a well-appointed handmade leather-and-paper gift from Bynd Artisan, and savour Sunday Folks’ seasonal artisanal dessert creations and speciality coffee.

What you can look forward to at the new Bynd Artisan + Sunday Folks ION Experience Store: 

• A sensorial atmosphere—created with a newly curated playlist and the natural scent of leather-bound books, and the aroma of Sunday Folk’s speciality coffee in the air.
• Wooden benches exclusively handmade by Shibui Furniture’s Kim Choy.
• A “Gratitude Corner” invites visitors to pause and reflect their intentions, to contemplate and write down what makes them happy in a guest book and inspire others in our community.

Photos credit: Bynd Artisan + Sunday Folks

• Desserts and beverages from Sunday Folks will be served on place mats and coasters made from recycled food pulp papers with inspiring quotes and lyrics. Customers are welcome to collect and bring home these coasters, or purchase them in more colours from the store.
• Specially-designed leather sleeve for the store’s glass carafes in which brewed coffee will be served.
• Exclusive Merchandise: Limited-edition “That Sunday Feeling” Notebook & “Note To Self” Coasters with Letter J Supply calligraphy
• Exclusive seasonal desserts from Sunday Folks, such as the Marrakesh Ice Cream Petit Gâteaux.

We bet you are excited to check out the new concept store where you can enjoy a cup of coffee and desserts while shopping for leather-and-paper gifts. We will keep you updated once we know the official opening date.

Bynd Artisan + Sunday Folks ION Experience Store
ION Orchard #04-11
2 Orchard Turn, Singapore 238801

Ice cream is probably one of Singaporeans’ favourite desserts for the cooling contrast it presents in comparison to our constant scorching heat.

Soft serves are no different. With its velvety smooth creaminess and a plethora of vividly-coloured fun flavours, they are always a satisfying and welcome treat after spending an entire day out under the sun’s blazing rays of light.

From dreamy blue sea salt soft serve to chendol soft serve and even crème brûlée soft serve, here are 9 Best Soft Serve Ice Creams in Singapore.

#1 BERIWELL

Packed with a myriad of health benefits, Beriwell’s soft serves are made using Acai. Go guilt-free with your dessert order here and get their Superswirl; it is even served in a coconut bowl!

The soft serve is nutritious and packed with sweet floral, earthy flavours. It is also gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan-friendly. A light and sweet soft serve, Beriwell serves those with dietary restrictions well!

19 E Coast Rd
#01-01
Singapore 428746
Daily: 9am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Paya Lebar/Eunos

#2 AQUA S SINGAPORE

Coloured a dreamy shade of light blue, Aqua S hails from Sydney and brings a unique staple flavour to the table—Sea Salt soft serve! Pair your cone of ice cream with some airy soft fairy floss or a fluffy torch-blown marshmallow for an extra Instagram-worthy shot.

In a bid to lure customers to return more frequently, Aqua S Singapore introduces innovative seasonal soft serve flavours fortnightly. Ensure that you grab a cone for yourself before they are off the menu; these seasonal flavours are typically only available for a limited period of time.

437 Orchard Rd
Orchard Xchange, #B1-01
Singapore 238878
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

#3 TWENTY GRAMMES

If you like to have a variety of sweet treats, Twenty Grammes is the spot for you. This dessert boutique in the heartland has a menu of homemade soft serve, waffles, as well as other sweet treats including cakes, tarts and even homemade lava cake!

Making its return, Twenty Grammes has brought back their Bubble Milk Tea Soft Serve that even has chewy tapioca pearls, or choose from other luscious swirls such as earthy Hojicha and the unique Blue Milk.

753 North Bridge Rd
Singapore 198721
Tel: +65 9447 2020
Sun to Thu: 12pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 1am
Nearest Station: Bugis

#4 MOOSH

This Muslim-owned soft serve shop is situated along the ever-hip Haji Lane with popular dessert-inspired flavours including Apple Crumble, S’mores, as well as our local dessert, Ondeh Ondeh.

These uniquely-flavoured soft serves are velvety smooth and lusciously creamy without being too sweet on the palate, perfect for a mid-day shopping break under the sweltering Singaporean sun.

44 Haji Ln
Singapore 189237
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 8pm
Fri to Sun: 12pm – 9pm
Nearest Station: Bugis

Photo Credit: Icenoie Hokkaido

#5 ICENOIE HOKKAIDO

Originating from Naganuma in Hokkaido, Icenoie Hokkaido aims to deliver the freshest homemade ice creams with as few additives as possible to preserve the high-quality taste of the ingredients used in their products.

Dubbed as Hokkaido’s #1 selling soft serve and gelato, Icenoie Hokkaido offers Soft Serve Ice Cream in a cup or cone, and Soft Serve Parfaits! Expect flavours such as Hokkaido Milk, Chocolate, Melon, and the unique Crème Brûlée Soft Serve that consists of creamy custard topped in a layer of torch-blown sugar.

Jewel Changi Airport
78 Airport Blvd, #B2-243
Singapore 819666
Daily: 24 hours
Nearest Station: Changi Airport

Photo Credit: Matchaya

#6 MATCHAYA

Matchaya offers Japanese flavoured soft serves such as Matcha and Hojicha. The flavours are as authentic as they get and they’ve been a favourite among locals for so many years now.

If you’re not a fan of tea flavours, look forward to other delightful flavours such as Hokkaido Milk and Sakura!

The Cathay
2 Handy Road, #01-08
Singapore 229233
Mon to Thu: 1pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 1pm – 10.30pm
(Closed on Sunday)
Nearest Station: Dhoby Ghaut/Bencoolen

#7 SUNDAY FOLKS

Beautifully swirled on a cone or on some crispy yet pillowy soft waffles, Sunday Folks is located in the trendy Holland Village and is a go-to for their reliable signature waffles and freshly-churned soft-serve ice creams.

Diners will get to pick from yummy flavours such as Sea Salt Gula Melaka and Dark Chocolate Ferraro, as well as exciting seasonal ice cream flavours!

44 Jln Merah Saga
#01-52, Chip Bee Gardens
Singapore 278116
Tel: +65 6479 9166
Tue to Thu: 1pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 11pm
Sun: 12pm – 10pm
(Closed on Monday)
Nearest Station: Holland Village

Photo Credit: Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory Singapore

#8 TOKYO MILK CHEESE FACTORY SINGAPORE

Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory Singapore utilises premium ingredients that are sourced from around the world to create their products, including Hokkaido’s fresh Jersey milk.

Creamy and velvety in texture, Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory Singapore offers their soft serve three ways—milk, cheese, or twist (a combination of both milk and cheese). We recommend that you indulge yourself by getting the Cow Cow Sundae, which comes with a substantial serving of cheesecake and 2 cookies.

Sweet, milky and mildly savoury from the flavour of the cheese, the soft serve ice creams here are absolutely unforgettable and we ensure that you will be coming back for more.

Raffles City
#B1-73, 252 North Bridge Road
Singapore 179103
Daily: 11am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: City Hall/Esplanade

#9 OVERRUN.SG

Another Muslim-owned soft serve stall on the list, OVERRUN.SG is well-known for its Chendol Ice Cream that is utterly flavourful and incredibly satisfying on a warm day.

The Chendol Ice Cream is exactly reminiscent to the real thing, except for the icy texture that is replaced with the creamy smoothness of soft serve ice cream. Served with grated coconut bits, gula melaka and pandan jelly, what’s not to love?

18 Baghdad St
Singapore 199657
Tue to Thu: 12pm – 8.30pm
Fri: 2pm – 10pm
Sat: 12pm – 10pm
Sun: 12pm – 8.30pm
(Closed on Monday)
Nearest Station: Bugis/Nicoll Highway

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

Local cafe famed for their specialty desserts – Sunday Folks – opened its doors about a year ago at Chip Bee Gardens and took our nation by storm with its irresistibly delicious sweets.

Café hoppers and foodies alike flocked to the spacious café to sample Sunday Folks’ delectable offerings of freshly baked Belgian waffles and mouthwatering ice cream. The one-year-old café’s menu is fairly limited – there are only six ice cream flavours – yet sees no lack of customers till date.

The sweet treats at Sunday Folks do not just look good – they taste good too. The folks at Sunday Folks aim to present their desserts in the freshest form, and this vision had soon became their winning recipe.

Indeed, waffles will only be baked after your order is taken and the same applies to the preparation of the freshly churned ice cream. As a result, a minimum waiting time of 15 minutes is required and subjected to increase when volume of orders is high.

There are only six ice cream flavours to choose from – Dark Chocolate, Earl Grey Lavender, Roasted Pistachio, Sea Salt Gula Melaka and Summer Strawberries – and each portion comes with preselected toppings. Have your tasty ice cream concoction in a cup (S$7.20) or handmade cone (S$7.20).

You can also have your ice cream on a waffle slice (S$8.80) or two slices (S$11.80) – they will be paired with blueberries, sliced strawberries, maple syrup and chocolate hazelnut sauce.

Sunday Folks
44 Jalan Merah Saga
Chip Bee Gardens #01-52
Singapore 278116
Mon: Closed
Tue to Fri: 1pm – 10pm
Sat to Sun: 12pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Holland Village

For more recommendations, read our guide to the best waffles in Singapore.

About the writer:
Hui Jun Ng is a staff writer for ladyironchef. She previously worked in the food and marketing industry. She loves traveling 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.