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

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

With ice-cream parlours sprouting up at almost every corner of Singapore, it triggers our curiosity even further to get our hands on their latest creations. Very often, we are in search of the very ice cream that will leave us in awe with its out-of-the-world flavours.

They say ice cream makes people happy, but we believe that with an added touch of creativity, it will send your endorphins trickling with excitement.

From Salted Egg Yolk Ice Cream to savoury Bacon Ice Cream, we are here to make the calories count. Join us on this journey to discover some of the Uncommon Ice Cream Flavours in Singapore that will rock your world.

#1 APPLE PIE – ISLAND CREAMERY

Priced at S$3.50 per scoop, expect to find apple bits and biscuit crumbles in this cup of goodness. Being one of the first ice cream parlours in Singapore, Island Creamery is home to countless of interesting ice cream flavours suited to the Singaporean taste buds. During Chinese New Year, they also serve seasonal flavours such as Pineapple Tart ice cream.

Island Creamery
Holland Village Shopping Mall
3 Lorong Liput, #01-02
Singapore 277725
Tel: +65 6466 6865
Sun to Thu: 11am – 10pm
Fri, Sat, Eve and PH: 11am – 11pm
Nearest MRT: Holland Village

#2 SALTED EGG YOLK – TOM’S PALETTE

At Tom’s Palette, all ice cream are made in-house with less cream, sugar and less air beating-in for richer tastes. Having the Salted Egg Yolk Ice Cream (S$3.20) is like eating spoonfuls of smooth salted egg yolk custard, with textures similar to that of Italian gelato.

Since you are able to choose 2 flavours in a cup, you might want to opt for their Sarsi Vanilla Float Ice Cream or their Soy Bean and You Tiao Ice Cream!

Tom’s Palette
Shaw Towers
100 Beach Road
Singapore 189702
Tel: +65 6296 5239
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 9:30pm
Fri to Sat: 12pm – 10pm
Sun: 1pm – 7pm (Closed on the last Sun of the month)
Nearest MRT: Bugis

#3 ROSE PU’ER – SERIOUSLY ICE CREAM

Located at Everton Park, Seriously Ice Cream is both an ice cream parlour and a retail store selling accessories and apparels. The Rose Pu’er Ice Cream (S$3.50) exuded strong fragrances of Pu’er tea and had a thick consistency throughout.

Seriously Ice Cream
4 Everton Park, #01-44
Singapore 080004
Tel: +65 9621 6889
Mon, Wed to Thu: 11am – 9pm
Fri to Sat: 11am – 11pm
Sun: 11am – 9pm
(Closed on Tue)
Nearest MRT: Outram Park

#4 PEANUT AND KIDNEY BEAN – YILI PAOPAO ICE

Originated from Taiwan’s Shilin Market, the ice shavings at YiLi PaoPao Ice is blended with natural ingredients and is without cream for a healthier choice. The Peanut and Kidney Bean flavour consists of peanut shaved ice and smooth kidney beans – an unconventional pairing but so well done that it is also a crowd’s favourite. Customers can match any two ice shavings at an affordable price of S$4.95.

Yili PaoPao Ice
Orchard Central, #B2-05
Singapore 238896
Tel: +65 8275 6001
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest MRT: Somerset

#5 THAI MILK TEA – CREAMIER

Found in a neighbourhood setting, Creamier has been making its name with its signature waffles and an extensive range of ice cream. Their Thai Milk Tea Ice Cream (S$3) is made with Ceylon tea brew, with its taste being light and mellow. This will be perfect for an afternoon treat!

Creamier
128 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh
Singapore 310128
Tel: +65 6250 1476
Tue to Thur: 12pm – 10pm
Fri to Sat: 12pm – 11pm
Sun: 12pm – 10pm
(Closed on Mon)
Nearest MRT: Toa Payoh or Braddell

#6 BACON – OMB (OH MY BACON)

Bacon lovers, this will be your heaven. Made with red bean cream, milk, and brown sugar, this glorious savoury Bacon Ice Cream (S$5) has bacon slices stuffed sufficiently in every nook and cranny of the ice cream. You will be sure to scoop up a handful of savory bacon with every spoonful, and be amazed by how the medley of sweet and savoury can come together so beautifully.

OMB (Oh My Bacon)
7 Dunlop Street
Singapore 209337
Tel: +65 6635 2633
Tue to Fri: 12pm – 10pm
Sat to Sun: 10am – 10pm
(Closed on Mon)
Nearest MRT: Little India

#7 oKAYAlah! – THE DAILY SCOOP

Think your favourite Kaya spread served in the form of ice-cream. The smooth Kaya Ice Cream (S$3.50) at The Daily Scoop tickled our local taste buds and left quite an impression. We were even fantasising about bagging it home and spreading it atop a slice of bread. Other unique flavours include their Passion Pinada made with a trio of tropical fruits – Pineapple, Passionfruit, and Mango. Yum!

The Daily Scoop
Chip Bee Gardens, #01-78
Singapore 278115
Tel: +65 6475 3128
Mon to Thu: 11am – 10pm
Fri to Sat: 11am – 10:30pm
Sun: 2pm – 10pm
Nearest MRT: Holland Village

#8 SALTED SPECULOOS – UDDERS

Udders is no stranger to any dessert connoisseurs out there, with its range of freshly made ice cream and its famed liqueur ice cream conceptions. The Salted Speculoos Ice Cream (S$3.80) is made with brown butter base with huge slices Lotus cookies sandwiched in between. Salted Caramel swirls were also added in for an elevated savoury kick!

Udders
246D Upper Thomson Road
Singapore 574370
Tel: +65 6452 0803
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 1am
Fri to Sun, Eve of PH: 12pm – 2am
Nearest MRT: Marymount

#9 PARMA HAM AND MELON – DESSERT PROJECT

It might seem challenging to convert such an intricate ingredient to an ice cream flavour, but the people at Dessert Project aced it with their Melon Parma Ham Ice Cream (S$4.50). The bits of ham left a piquant aftertaste which did not steal the limelight from the melon ice cream base. Be sure to try out their other creations such as White Truffle, White Rabbit Candy and After Eight.

Dessert Project
22 Havelock Road, #01-673
Singapore 160022
Tel: +65 8113 5385
Mon to Thu: 11am – 10pm
Fri to Sat: 11am – 11pm
Sun: 12am – 10pm
Nearest MRT: Tiong Bahru

#10 GRAPE YAKULT YOGHURT – MERELY’S ICE CREAM

Grape Yakult is undeniably a childhood favourite for most of us, and Merely Ice Cream did a fine job in reinventing the drink with a healthier twist. The Grape Yakult Yoghurt Ice Cream (S$3.50) charmed us with its slushie-like texture and light flavours which would be the excellent dessert after a meal – much like the health drink itself!

Merely’s Ice Cream
Sunshine Plaza
91 Bencoolen Street, #01-13
Singapore 189652
Tel: +65 6238 0890
Mon to Sat: 12pm – 11pm
(Closed on Sun)
Nearest MRT: Bras Basah

About the writer:
Cassandra is a staff writer for ladyironchef. During her free time, she fuels her passion for fashion through shopping and indulges in all things food. She loves anything egg related and is always ready for a cafe-hopping adventure.