We are sure that all of you are familiar with Holland Village, a dining destination in Singapore for people to gather over good food and drinks. While the area definitely has plenty of fantastic food options for you to consider, it tends to get crowded at times.

If you are seeking a quieter, more intimate dining experience, hop on over to Chip Bee Gardens which is just across the road from Holland Village. The long stretch is filled with charming eateries that are perfect for a meal with a friend or partner.

From the famous % Arabica coffee chain from Japan to popular ice cream shop The Daily Scoop, here are 8 food places at Chip Bee Gardens you need to check out.

% ARABICA CHIP BEE GARDENS 

Coffee lovers in Singapore got really excited when popular Japanese coffee chain % Arabica came to Singapore in 2019. Now, aside from having a store at Arab Street and 313@Somerset, they also have an outlet at Chip Bee Gardens.

While % Arabica is known for its stellar cups of coffee, the brand’s venture at Chip Bee Gardens has introduced a food section to their menu so you can enjoy some scrumptious grub that pairs perfectly with their fragrant cups of coffee. This is also the only % Arabica outlet in the world to have a food menu.

44 Jalan Merah Saga, #01-58
Singapore 278116
Tel: +65 6261 4516
Sun to Thu: 8am – 6pm
Fri & Sat: 8am – 8pm
Nearest Station: Holland Village

BAKER & COOK 

Helmed by reputable baker Dean Brettschneider who has over 20 years of culinary experiences, the artisanal bakery is a popular spot to chill with a friend over some fantastic food and drinks.

From homemade cakes and pastries to hearty meals, Baker & Cook is your one-stop destination for superb breakfast and brunch items. There is also an extensive list of fine wines and Allpress Espresso to choose from.

44 Jalan Merah Saga, #01-56
Chip Bee Gardens
Singapore 278116
Tel: +65 6472 0998
Daily: 7.30am – 8pm
Nearest Station: Holland Village

DA PAOLO PIZZA BAR 

Casual Italian restaurant Bistro Da Paolo Pizza Bar at Chip Bee Gardens Singapore is a family-run business that has been consistently pushing out authentic, gourmet Italian fare which includes the likes of pasta, pizzas, salads and sandwiches. These are all freshly prepared by professionals and those with a sweet tooth should not miss out on their signature tiramisu.

44 Jalan Merah Saga
#01-46, Chip Bee Gardens
Singapore 278116
Tel: +65 6479 6059
Tue to Fri: 12pm – 2.30pm, 5.30pm – 10.30pm
Sat & Sun: 11am – 10.30pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Holland Village

KEONG SAIK BAKERY

Known for its amazing array of modern pastries and cakes with local flavours, Keong Saik Bakery has opened its second outlet at Chip Bee Gardens, next to RedMan Gourmand at the end of Jalan Merah Saga.

44 Jln Merah Saga, #01-42
Singapore 278116

MADRINAA ITALIANO 

Since 2007, Madrinaa Italiano at Chip Bee Gardens Singapore has been dishing out delicious Italian dishes. The bulk of their dishes are made with homemade ingredients such as fresh dough, pasta sauces and olive oil so you are ensured of fantastic quality Italian dishes that hit all the right spots.

Some food you can look forward to includes their signature tomato-based thin-crust pizza, calamari rings and truffle pasta.

44 Jalan Merah Saga
#01-60, Chip Bee Gardens
Singapore 278116
Tel: +65 6474 7342
Daily: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 5.30pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Holland Village

ORIGINAL SIN 

One of the oldest restaurants at Chip Bee Gardens, Original Sin takes pride in their comforting vegetarian Mediterranean gourmet food which they’ve been dishing out since 1997. Named after the famous fresco painted in the Sistine Chapel, the restaurant’s name represents the passion, creativity and skill used in creating all their unique and flavourful dishes.

Aside from an air-conditioned dining area, they also have an al fresco terrace that is a splendid spot to wind down at after a long day.

43 Jalan Merah Saga
#01-62, Chip Bee Gardens
Singapore 278115
Tel: +65 6475 5605
Daily: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Holland Village

SUNDAY FOLKS 

Sweet tooths would definitely have heard of local dessert cafe Sunday Folks, 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 and you have to try it with their fragrant Belgian waffles.

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

TIONG BAHRU BAKERY 

The popular establishment has outlets all across Singapore, and one of them is at Chip Bee Gardens Singapore. The renowned bakery is popular for its excellent pastries and bread as well as savoury mains and desserts.

The Tiong Bahru Bakery outlet at Chip Bee Gardens has a spacious and tastefully designed interior that will make you feel at home. If you want to enjoy a little breeze, you can also opt to enjoy your bakes at their al fresco area.

43 Jalan Merah Saga
Singapore 278115
Tel: +65 6877 4868
Daily: 8am – 7pm
Nearest Station: Holland Village

THE DAILY SCOOP 

The Daily Scoop is an ice cream parlour that sells an extensive variety of ice cream flavours. As one of the pioneers of artisanal ice cream in Singapore, The Daily Scoop has multiple outlets islandwide, but one of our favourite outlets to get our ice cream fix from would be at Chip Bee Gardens.

Each batch of their ice cream is churned and made daily in-house with local fresh ingredients, guaranteeing superior quality that is unlike other mass-produced desserts. From the exotic Mao Shan Wang durian to Nutty Macadamia, The Daily Scoop rotates flavours on a weekly basis so that customers will never get sick and tired of the same old creations.

70 Jalan Merah Saga, 80,
Singapore 278129
Tel: +65 6475 3128
Mon to Thu: 11am – 10pm
Fri to Sat: 11am – 10:30pm
Sun: 2pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Holland Village

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

As more and more cafés pop up across our sunny island, the café scene in the North has surprisingly grown quite a bit through the recent years. From bakeries, burger joints, ice cream and waffle parlours to picturesque cafés, cafe-hopping is equally satisfying—minus the hassle of traveling to town, if you stay in the North.

Everyone talks about the “Stranger Things in Yishun” but guys, it is actually still a pretty peaceful neighbourhood with much to offer!

Whether you are on an adventure to hunt down good food or simply seeking solace with a good cup of coffee, here are some of our picks on 31 Cafes In The North Of Singapore You Must Visit.

Photo Credit: Baker’s Brew Studio

BAKER’S BREW STUDIO

Nestled amongst a cluster of eateries opposite Sembawang Shopping Centre, Baker’s Brew Studio is a baking studio cum café concept. If you are into sweet treats, try the Earl Grey Lavender (S$8.80), Salted Caramel Chocolate (S$8.80).

Baker’s Brew Studio
No. 6 Jalan Tampang
Singapore 758950
Tel: +65 6635 7166
Tue to Sun: 11am – 10pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Sembawang

BURGERUP EXPRESS

BurgerUp Express is a burger joint where dining is intended to be indulged on the go without compromising on the taste. Dive into an exhaustive selection of burger sliders and an array of delicious sides such as Chicken Nuggets and Breaded Mushrooms.

BurgerUp Express
930 Yishun Avenue 2
Northpoint City
South Wing #B2-113
Singapore 769098
Tel: +65 6570 0203
Daily: 10.30am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Yishun

CANOPY GARDEN DINING & BAR
If you are looking for a place to chill out while enjoying some late-night drinks in the midst of lush greenery, then this would be it. Do try out their Crabmeat Aglio Olio (S$19) – the pasta is tossed with fresh crabmeat and garlic before it is topped off with corianders and spring onions.

Outdoor seats are available too so you can bring your fur-kids along!

Canopy Garden Dining & Bar
1382 Ang Mo Kio Ave 1
Singapore 569931
Tel: +65 9113 4666
Mon to Thurs: 9am – 10.30pm
Fri and Eve of PH: 9am – 11pm
Sat and Sun: 8am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Bishan

Photo Credit: seahlc

CHEVAL CAFÉ BAR BISTRO

Established in 2009, Cheval Café Bar Bistro offers diners a casual and relaxing atmosphere, far from the hustle and bustle of central Singapore. Set against lush greenery, you will be treated to superb European cuisine and spectacular sights of horse-riding activities.

The bistro also has live music, a pool table and darts if you are looking to have a night of casual fun and games with friends.

Cheval Café Bar Bistro
1 Equestrian Walk
Singapore Turf Club Riding Centre
Singapore 737863
Tel: +65 6269 0918
Sun to Thurs: 10am – 12am
Fri: 10am – 3am
Sat: 10am – 2am
Nearest Station: Marsiling/ Kranji

Photo Credit: Citrus By The Pool

CITRUS BY THE POOL

Located in between Woodlands and Marsiling MRT Stations, Citrus By The Pool is a Halal-certified cafe situated within the premises of Woodlands Swimming Complex. The retro-themed bistro prides itself on its wide selection of Western and Asian fusion food at affordable prices.

The best part? Everything is set at a nett price with no service charge.

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Citrus By The Pool
3 Woodlands Street 13
Woodlands Swimming Complex
Singapore 738600
Tel: +65 6366 6581
Mon to Fri: 11am – 11pm
Sat and Sun: 9am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Woodlands

COMMON CHEFS CAFE & BAKERY

Common Chefs Café & Bakery is an exception and it will be a good enough reason for you to make a trip down to this Northern part of Singapore. A café plus bakery, Common Chefs Café & Bakery offers a wide spread of Western dishes, drinks, delightful desserts at affordable prices.

8 Jalan Legundi, #01-13,
Singapore 759274
Tel: +65 6659 1208
Tue to Fri: 12pm – 10pm
Sat & Sun: 11.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Sembawang / Yishun

DOUBLE SCOOPS

Living in the heartlands of Singapore does not mean artisanal gelato is inaccessible. Situated right in the heartlands of Ang Mo Kio, Double Scoops is an artisanal gelato cafe that offers premium low-fat gelato at very reasonable prices, alongside a plethora of desserts.

Double Scoops
Block 226A Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1
#01-627 Singapore 561226
Tel: +65 6452 0208
Sun to Wed: 12pm – 10pm
Fri and Sat: 12pm – 11pm
(Closed on Thursdays)
Nearest Station: Ang Mo Kio

DOUGHWORY BAKERY

Known for their crispy made-to-order buttermilk waffles, Doughwory Bakery offers pocket-friendly bakes like pies, puff pastries and cakes. Pair the waffles with a scoop of salted caramel ice cream for that perfect sweet-savoury combination.

Doughwory Bakery
Blk 504 Yishun Street 51 #01-03
Singapore 760504
Tel: +65 6425 5028
Daily: 8am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Yishun

EATZI GOURMET BISTRO

Located in SAFRA Yishun, Eatzi Gourmet Bistro is a Halal-certified bistro by popular restaurant chain Jack’s Place. Diners can feast on a myriad of value-for-money Asian fusion and Western cuisines in a cheery and cosy environment.

The bistro offers daily Executive Lunch Deals with prices starting from S$13.80++.

Eatzi Gourmet Bistro
60 Yishun Ave 4 #01-V2
SAFRA Yishun
Singapore 769027
Tel: +65 6852 8270
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Yishun

Photo Credit: Factory Cafe

FACTORY CAFÉ

Factory Cafe is a two-storey café that sits within the industrial enclave of Admiralty. Besides serving a menu of local flavours, the rustic café offers a peaceful environment and complimentary wifi that makes it an ideal place to get some work done. Be sure to try their Raspberry Lychee Cake (S$7) if you are up for a sweet treat.

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Factory Café
8B Admiralty St
#01-10 Singapore 757440
Tel: +65 6266 3088
Mon to Fri: 9am – 5pm
Sat: 10am – 2pm
Closed on Sundays
Nearest Station: Admiralty MRT

FART TARTZ

Following the success of the other outlets in Chinatown and Singapore Expo, fArt tArtz is a garden-themed café that has opened in Yishun. The cafe is known for their signature fusion style pasta-in-a-jar and no-bake cakes.

Aside from these Instagram-worthy delights, they also offer light bites, pastas, burgers and many other desserts.

Fart Tartz
18 Yishun Avenue 9 #01-02
Singapore 768897
Tel: +65 6252 0280
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 10pm
Sat and Sun: 10.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Yishun

FAT PAPA’S BURGERS & SHAKES

Halal-certified Fat Papa’s Burgers & Shakes is the place to visit if you ever find yourself craving for some juicy burgers. Besides a wide selection of specialty burgers, pasta, finger food and sweet treats, you can also customise your very own burger.

Fat Papa’s Burgers & Shakes
930 Yishun Avenue 2
Northpoint City
South Wing #01-150
Singapore 7690981
Daily: 11.30am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Yishun

Photo Credit: cindytqy

FO.H CAFÉ

FO.H (Forever Happy) Café is a humble hole-in-the-wall café that aims to serve excellent coffee in the Woodlands district. Brewed with a Carmelo Blend from Allpress Espresso in Australia, you can expect medium roast coffee with a lively acidity that is not as sharp as your usual black coffee.

The food menu there is concise so expect only light bites such as quiche, croissants and a small selection of cakes.

FO.H Café
30 Woodlands Avenue 1
#01-18 The Woodgrove
Singapore 739065
Tel: +65 8642 0988
Mon to Fri: 9am – 7pm
Sat and Sun: 9am – 8pm
Nearest Station: Marsiling

GRUB

At Grub, diners will be able to feast on hearty wholesome food in a casual, family-friendly setting while being surrounded by the gorgeous greeneries of the park. Instagram enthusiasts will also be thrilled to know that the idyllic cafe boasts a great stream of natural lighting which is perfect for gorgeous photos.

Dishes to try are the Mentaiko Fries (S$9.50) and their GRUB cheeseburger (S$14.80).

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Grub
Bishan Park 1
Blk 510, Ang Mo Kio Ave 1
Singapore 569983
Tel: +65 6459 5743
Mon to Fri: 11am – 3pm, 5.30pm – 10.30pm
Sat to Sun: 9am – 10.30pm
Nearest MRT: Bishan

GRIN AFFAIR

Known for their cakes in a jar, Grin Affair impresses with their Soy Meringue Waffles made with healthier ingredients such as soy milk, whipped egg whites and canola oil. Sink you teeth in a crispy pretzel-like waffle with hints of egg white and soy flavours.

Grin Affair
Blk 505D, Bishan St 11
#01-408 Singapore 570505
Tel: +65 8222 2678
Mon to Fri: 2pm – 10pm
Sat and Sun: 2pm – 12am
Nearest Station: Bishan

HOLY COW CREAMERY

Located in the quieter side of Yishun, Holy Cow Creamery is the place to visit if you ever need a waffle-and-ice-cream fix. Serving rich and creamy handcrafted ice cream, you can pair it with crispy waffles or a cup of aromatic coffee for a refreshing combination.

Holy Cow Creamery
292 Yishun Street 22 #01-291
Singapore 760292
Sun to Thurs: 11.30am – 10pm
Fri and Sat: 11.30am – 11pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Yishun

POISON IVY BISTRO

Why not escape the city for once and dine in the beautiful Kranji countryside? With a farm-to-table menu offering, Poison Ivy Bistro whips up delicious healthy dishes that is well liked by children and adults alike.

You can find favourites such as the Nasi Lemak Platter, seasonal farm-to-table specialities, handmade desserts and farm fresh brews.

Poison Ivy Bistro
100 Neo Tiew Rd
Singapore 719026
Tel: +65 6898 2013
Wed to Fri and Public Holidays: 8am – 6.30pm
(Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays)
Nearest Station: Kranji

PRODIGAL ROASTERS

Tucked away in the heartlands of Yio Chu Kang, Prodigal Roasters is an independent speciality coffee shop that serves caffeinated beverages to nearby residents and basically anyone who loves a good cuppa.

The tiny cafe’s location might seem relatively obscure but is actually easily reachable within an eight-minute stroll from Yio Chu Kang MRT station.

Prodigial Roasters
Blk 625 Ang Mo Kio Ave 9
#01-112
Singapore 560625
Tel: +65 9450 0484
Mon to Fri: 12pm – 10pm
Sat and Sun: 9am – 5pm
Closed on Wednesdays
Nearest Station: Yio Chu Kang

QUENCH! BISTRO & BAR

Just a 10-minute walk from Khatib MRT, Quench! Bistro & Bar is one of those places to visit when you need a short getaway from the crowd. Nestled in ORTO, the bistro faces both the prawning ponds and the main fishing ponds, so you can expect to be immersed in laid-back “kampong” vibes.

Quench! Bistro & Bar
81 Lorong Chencharu
ORTO #01-10
Singapore 769198
Tel: +65 6257 3657
Mon to Fri: 11am – 3am
Sat and Sun: 9am – 3am
Nearest Station: Khatib

Photo Credit: RabbitOwlDepotWoodlands

RABBIT OWL DEPOT

Taking over the premises of the now-defunct Two Plus One Creamery, Rabbit Owl Depot at The Woodgrove is the company’s second initiative after the original outlet at North Bridge Road.

The heartland cafe serves ice cream as well as their signature Snowflake Waffles and a variety of toppings.

Rabbit Owl Depot
30 Woodlands Ave 1
#01-01 The Woodgrove
Singapore 739065
Tel: +65 6336 4075
Mon to Fri: 1pm – 12am
Sat and Sun: 12pm – 12am
Nearest Station: Marsiling

SAN GLOO

Calling all fans of Korean shaved ice dessert, Bingsu—your next cafe stop in Yishun should be San Gloo. With 26 different flavours and prices starting from as low as S$4.90, you can easily satisfy your bingsu craving without breaking the bank.

San Gloo
18 Yishun Avenue 9
Junction 9 #02-41
Singapore 768897
Tel: +65 8198 1848
Daily: 12pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Yishun

SCHOOL CAFÉ

School Café is where you should visit if you are looking for a quick lunch or a sweet fix. With a decent selection of soft serve ice cream and 20 toppings to choose from, you can customise your own waffle or pancake right down to the batter mix and toppings.

Besides that, the humble café also offers savoury dishes such as Beef Bolognese (S$7.90) and Curly Fries (S$2).

School Café
729 Yishun Street 71 #01-107
Singapore 760729
Tel: +65 9180 1109
Daily: 12pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Yishun

SOEK SENG 1954 BICYCLE CAFE

Soek Seng 1954 Bicycle Cafe is a hidden cafe that is situated far away from the hustle and bustle of the city. We suggest visiting in the evening to catch a breath-taking view of the sunset while enjoying delicious comfort food such as Fish & Chips (S$11.80) and Ayam Panggang (S$10.80).

Soek Seng 1954 Bicycle Cafe
80 Seletar Aerospace View
#01-01 Maj Aviation Building
Singapore 797563
Tel: +65 6659 6124
Tue to Sun: 10am – 10pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Punggol

THE DAILY SCOOP

Established in 2004, The Daily Scoop started out as a small ice cream parlour in Clementi Arcade, and it currently has three outlets scattered across Singapore.

The smooth Kaya Ice Cream (S$3.50) at The Daily Scoop tickled our taste buds and left quite an impression. Other unique flavours include Chilli Choc and Passion Pinada which is made with three tropical fruits—Pineapple, Passionfruit, and Mango.

The Daily Scoop
#01-05 Sembawang Cottage
Singapore 758382
Tel: +65 6754 1233
Mon to Thu: 11am – 10pm
Fri and Sat: 11am – 10.30pm
Sun: 2pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Yishun

THUS COFFEE

A fairly new addition to the Sembawang Hills Estate neighbourhood, Thus Coffee is a chic cafe that offers stellar grain bowls, pasta, brunch, hearty stews and coffee. Coffee lovers will be interested to know that the coffee beans at Thus Coffee are freshly roasted in-house.

The Hearty Chicken Stew (S$16) deserves a special mention; this lovely bowl comes with herbed potatoes and succulent chicken in a thick, savoury stew.

Thus Coffee
4 Jalan Kuras
Singapore 577723
Tel: +65 8411 7565
(Closed on Mondays)
Tue to Sun: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Ang Mo Kio

TWENTY GRAMMES

Essentially a dessert cafe and ice cream parlour, Twenty Grammes specialises in waffles and ice cream.

If you are not a fan of chocolates, try The Sassy Fellow (S$12.90). This waffle features slices of fresh bananas cooked inside the waffle, topped with more bananas, walnuts for an added crunch, drizzled with maple syrup and a huge scoop of Vanilla or Honey-Scotch Ice Cream.

Twenty Grammes
529 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10 #01-2353
Singapore 560529
Tell: +65 6816 1916
Sun to Thu: 12pm – 10pm
Fri and Sat: 12pm – 1am
Nearest Station: Ang Mo Kio

WHEELER’S ESTATE

Brought to you by the same folks behind Wheeler’s Yard, Wheeler’s Estate is housed in an impressive heritage building.

Filled with rustic vibes, the Alfresco Café by The Lawn is where you can relax. Otherwise, head to the Grill House and watch the chefs grill some meats and burgers. If you are up for European cuisine, The Verandah has a few signature dishes that will impress you.

Wheeler’s Estate
2 Park Lane Singapore
Singapore 798386
Tel: +65 6262 0001
Alfresco Cafe By The Lawn
Tue to Thurs: 3pm – 11pm
Fri: 3pm – 12am
Sat: 9am – 12am
Sun: 9am – 11pm
The Verandah
Tue to Thurs: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 11pm
Fri: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 12am
Sat: 9am – 3pm, 6pm – 12am
Sun: 9am – 3pm, 6pm – 11pm
Closed on Mondays
Nearest Station: Punggol

WILDSEED CAFE AND BAR

Searching for respite away from the crowd? Wildseed Café & Bar would be your best bet. Sharing a space with other F&B establishments in The Oval at Seletar Aerospace Park, this garden themed café whips up hearty dishes during the day and transforms into a casual bar in the evening.

On Fridays through Sundays, diners are serenaded with live acoustic music while sipping on some garden-inspired cocktails.

Wildseed Cafe and Bar
3 Park Lane
Singapore 798387
Tel: +65 6262 1063
Wildseed Café
Daily: 9am – 5pm
Wildseed Bar
Sun to Thurs: 5pm – 11pm
Fri, Sat and Eve of PH: 5pm – 1am
Nearest Station: Punggol

WIMI ICE CREAM

Wimi Ice Cream offers refreshing coconut ice cream that tastes identical to the ones you can find in Chatuchak Weekend Market in Bangkok. For S$4.90, you can get a scoop of coconut ice cream on a halved husk with three toppings of your choice. The toppings range from fresh pomegranate to taro and Thai red ruby.

Wimi Ice Cream
18 Yishun Avenue 9
Junction 9 #02-58
Singapore 768897
Tel: +65 8183 1167
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Yishun

WORKBENCH BISTRO

This industrial-themed cafe at Ang Mo Kio whips up affordable cafe fares priced below S$20, such as their Crab Meat Linguine (S$15.90) and crowd favourite Egg Lava Beef Burger (S$16.90). The cafe is also known for their array of ice creams flavours that are bound to leave you spoilt for choice.

Workbench Bistro
Blk 332, Ang Mo Kio Ave 1
#01-1881 Singapore 560332
Tel: +65 6452 0810
Mon to Fri: 12pm – 10pm
Sat: 10 – 11pm
Sun: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Ang Mo Kio

YAHAVA KOFFEEWORKS

Specialising in coffee, Yahava Koffeeworks is on a mission to travel the world in search of the finest specialty coffee and amazing Arabica coffees. The cosy café also offers a humble selection of pastries to go with your beverage.

Free koffee tasting sessions are also available for you so patrons get to customise their very own coffee.

Yahava Koffeeworks
4 Jln Gelenggang
Singapore 578188
Tel: +65 6554 7080
Daily: 9am – 6pm
Nearest Station: Yio Chu Kang

Read: The ultimate guide to cafes in the West of Singapore.

Read: The ultimate guide to cafes in the East of Singapore.

Tom’s Palette at Shaw Leisure Gallery is a local ice cream parlour which specialises in homemade ice cream with very unique and exotic flavours. Are you game to try ice cream flavours like Longgan Red Date, Sarsi, and chrysanthemum?

With the exception of Haato ice cream at Clarke Quay and the newly opened Seventh Heaven at the basement of Takashimaya, most of the other homegrown ice cream shops like Island Creamery, Daily Scoop, Udders Ice Cream (just to name a few) are not in town. The location of Tom’s Palette is one of the reasons why I keep going back – it is located within a 5 minutes walk from City Hall or Bugis.

Tom’s Palette has always been known for their exotic ice cream flavours. On the few occasions that I was there, I managed to sample quite a few different flavours:

The Sarsi-flavoured ice cream was somewhat similar to a root beer float, with subtle hints of Sarsi. With a darker shade of green, the chrysanthemum had a very distinct and clean sensation.

Even though it was soft and slightly melted, the Salted Caramel Cheesecake was divine: silky smooth with an airily light cheesecake taste, it was my favorite among the different flavours that I’ve tried. I shall declared this as Tom’s Palette best ice cream!

The Melt & Sizzle Berries and Chocolate Pops was also a revelation. The chocolate pop gave a sizzling sensation, and it felt as though the chocolate was dancing on the tip of my tongue.

And then there’s the Chocolate Sorbet. It was bitter, and much darker than the Imperial Dark (made of 95% Dark Chocolate) that I tried at Galta’s Gelato. On its own, the Chocolate Sorbet was too bitter for me to stomach, so I decided to pair it with a scoop of White Chocolate with Cranberry and it was brilliant! The extremely sweet white chocolate provided the perfect counterbalance to the dark chocolate sorbet: it was a happily-ever-after ending.

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The ice cream flavours at Tom’s Palette will change periodically, so if there’s a particular ice cream that you want to try, do give them a call to see when it will be out.

Which is your favourite local ice cream places in Singapore?

Singapore Food Restaurant Review
Tom’s Palette
100 Beach Road #01-25
Shaw Leisure Gallery Singapore
Tel: +65 6296 5239

Alongside Holland Village, Chip Bee Garden, Greenwood Avenue & Rochester Park, Sunset Way is another food dining destination in the West of Singapore. Using the limited space under the flats, the Sunset Way Restaurants managed to create an unique al fresco dining area which is totally unexpected of a heartland place.

Here’s a complete guide to the Sunset Way Restaurants in Singapore:

Bather’s Cafe & Restaurant

Together with The Daily Scoop, and Classic Cakes, Bather’s Cafe & Restaurant is located at Clementi Arcade (further down the road from Sunset way). They have very reasonable set lunches that are worth a try if you are working nearby.

41 Sunset Way #01-02/03
Clementi Arcade Singapore
Tel: +65 6463 1767

Balmoral Bakery

Traditional bakeries are a dying breed in Singapore, and it is such a shame that we can’t find much of them anymore. If you are a big fan of old school pastries, I’m sure you will love Balmoral Bakery!

Blk 105 Clementi St 12
#01-08 Sunset Way Singapore
Tel: 6779 2064

Buttercake & Cream

Buttercake n Cream was formerly known as Peaberry & Pretzel (selling German food), but the owners have since changed the concept to an ice cream parlour and dessert place. When I walked by that day, I saw from the menu that they are currently serving proper hot food too. So if you are looking for a place to sit down for coffee/food/dessert, jot down the name Buttercake N Cream.

Blk 106 Clementi St 12
#01-52 Sunset Way Singapore
Tel: +65 6777 3477

Chin Huat Live Seafood

“A Lobster that is bigger than a small girl”

I’m sure many of you will remember this TV advertisement slogon from Chin Huat seafood restaurant. There’s no need to go all the way to East Coast Park for seafood when there’s Chin Huat Live Seafood at Sunset way!

105 Clementi Street 12
#01-30 Sunset Way Singapore
Tel: +65 6775 7348

Classic Cakes

The mille crêpes from Classic Cakes made headlines for being one of the Top 50 Cakes in Singapore. Other signature desserts include the Black Forest, cheesecakes and Yam cake!

41 Sunset Way #01-06
Clementi Arcade Singapore
Tel: +65 9827 8005

Fortune Cuisine

If you are looking for a Steamboat buffet in the West of Singapore, Fortune Cuisine might be just the place. Lunch buffet is $16.80++, and dinner is $23.80++.

Blk 106 Clementi St 12
#01-38A/B Sunset Way Singapore
Tel: +65 6777 8622

Gelato Art @ Sunset
Blk 105 Clementi St 12
#01-16 Sunset Way Singapore
Tel: +65 9734 6243

Grilled Out

For those of you who always go to Orchard Central, you will probably have seen Grilled-out at level seven. Unfortunately that branch is now closed, and the only place to try their premium meat is from the original branch at Sunset Way.

Blk 106 Clementi St 12
#01-38E Sunset Way Singapore
Tel: +65 6774 7001

Kim’s Family Restaurant

My favorite Korean Restaurant in Singapore has a new outlet! I was pleasantly surprised when I walked by Kim’s Family Restaurant at Sunset way. For a second or two, I was wondering if they are under the same owner, until I saw  the word’Lorong Kilat’ on the menu. Hooray to more Korean food!

Blk 106 Clementi St 12
#01-44 Sunset Way Singapore
Tel: +65 6774 4643

Megumi Japanese restaurant

Blk 106 Clementi St 12
#01-38 Sunset Way Singapore
Tel: +65 6779 1411

Rocky Pizza

Rocky Pizza is one of the oldest tenants at Sunset way and they have a comprehensive selection of pizza and pastas available on the menu.

Blk 106 Clementi St 12
#01-60 Sunset Way Singapore
Tel: +65 6468 9188

Tenza Izakaya
Blk 106 Clementi St 12
#01-38D Sunset Way Singapore
Tel: +65 6773 0093

The Daily Scoop

The bloody hot weather is the perfect excuse for you to indulge in ice cream! Waffles, brownies and ice cream – I will have them everyday!

41 Sunset Way #01-04
Clementi Arcade Singapore
Tel: +65 6463 3365

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If you are a regular at Holland Village, why don’t you check out the restaurants at Sunset Way for a change? Alright, you know the rules – tell me which Sunset Way restaurants have you been to!

Dining Guides of Restaurants in Singapore:
Chip Bee Gardens Restaurants
Dempsey Road Restaurants
Greenwood Avenue Restaurants
Holland Village Restaurants
Orchard Road Restaurants
Rochester Park Restaurants

The Daily Scoop is one of the earlier homemade ice cream places in Singapore. They started off with a small cafe at Clementi Arcade off Sunset Way, and recently opened another new outlet at Chips Bee Garden. It has been almost three years since my last visit, and I thought that was a good enough reason for an ice cream party!

My dear friend urged me to order the brownie as she had the Daily Scoop’s waffle before. Maybe I will never find out if the waffles here are any good, but one thing’s for sure – the brownies are worth a try.

Time ticked by slowly as the ice cream melted in slow progression. All I wanted was to stop the damned second hand from ticking so that I’d have time to savor that precious minute with the ice cream — but alas, time still went by.

I can’t exactly remember the name of the ice-cream that you see on top of the brownie, but I think it is Salted Mister Brown. If it was up to me, I would definitely name it as the-tasty-scoop-of-salted-caramel-with-brownie-chips. Alright, apparently I’m not the best person to give suggestions for names. But the Salted Mister Brown which consisted of a salted caramel base with dashes of brownie in between, was a fantastic option to go along with the warm and chocolate-y brownie.

Oh God, I miss A&W! Will someone please bring them back to Singapore?

I’m one hundred percent sure that no one else can do a better Root Beer Float than A&W. It’s not because they have better root beer or ice cream, but the A&W root beer float is a part of our childhood memory that is irreplaceable. Using the excuse of ‘hot weather’, we ordered the Root Beer float with a scoop of honey vanilla ice cream from The Daily Scoop.

The Honey Vanilla wasn’t too bad with a subtle sweetness of honey captured in the ice cream. But I’m a big fan of Vanilla ice cream, and I think no one should mess with it. Just give me a scoop of vanilla ice cream with lots of vanilla bean specks.

Okay I think I am getting a little long-winded. It’s just two bloody scoops of ice cream, so get your ass off and head down to The Daily Scoop at Chips Bee Garden or Sunset Way.

Question: Which ice cream parlor(s) serve the best ice cream in Singapore? Or rather, which are your favorite ice cream parlours in Singapore?

Restaurant Review
The Daily Scoop Singapore
41 Sunset Way #01-04
Clementi Arcade Singapore
Tel: +65 6463 3365

Blk 43 Jalan Merah Saga #01-78
Chip Bee Gardens Singapore
Tel: +65 6475 3128

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