New to the slew of cafés and restaurants that have been sprouting up all over South Bridge Road is a small artisanal ice gelato café.

Whether it is an ice gelato for a refreshing treat in the middle of the day or an indulgent dessert to end off the night on a sweet note, Dopa Dopa Creamery will likely please you with their selective yet impressive range of ice cream.

Churning out ice cream so incredibly delicious that they were sold out on their first day, here is why you need to pay Dopa Dopa Creamery a visit if you are craving some sweet treats.

They only have 8 flavours on their menu—all of which are curated and made by an Italian chef. The standard flavours (S$3.90/ single scoop) include Apple Ginger Sorbet and Banana while premium flavours (S$4.60/ single scoop) include Home Roasted Pistachio and Green Tea Toasted Rice.

Coffee-lovers can look forward to getting a cuppa to complement the sweetness of their ice-cold desserts!

Rather than having our ice cream in a mainstream cup or cone, we opted to get our scoop of Green Tea Toasted Rice (S$4.60) in a buttery, flaky croissant (S$5.50).

Boasting a thick consistency that gives the gelato a slight chewiness, the Green Tea Toasted Rice flavour is one that any green tea lover must get. Mildly sweet with a hint of bitterness at the end just the way we prefer it to be, we highly recommend to try this flavour.

The Speculoos with Lotus Biscuit (S$4.60/ single scoop) features bits and pieces of crushed caramel biscuits mixed into a creamy and milky base, giving it an extra crunchy texture.

Otherwise, you can opt to get your ice cream in a cone for an additional S$1. Topping off our cone was Hojicha (S$4.60/ single scoop).

You can bet that the distinct smoky, toasty flavour will blow you away upon your first mouthful. Other popular flavours that Dopa Dopa Creamery offers are Hazelnut and Home Roasted Pistachio.

Dopa Dopa Creamery
29 South Bridge Road, #01-01
Singapore 058665
Tel: +65 6535 3539
Mon to Thu, Sun: 12pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay

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.

We are always on the market for innovative and quirky ice cream flavours. When we stumbled upon Dessert Project at Havelock Road, it was as if all our prayers have been answered. A plethora of colourful flavours greeted us and a handful were so new and intriguing, we can only wonder what they will be whipping up next!

While we have mentioned the Melon & Parma Ham Ice Cream that won our hearts, Dessert Project also offers many other unique flavours that you will find yourself in a dilemma on what choice to make.

Fret not, you can always have a taste before making your decision here. That is not all, their colourful and generous thick toasts are worth the trip down to Havelock Road for sure.

They have many toast options with various toppings. With portions this huge, it is good enough for two to share if you are having this as a post-meal dessert. Otherwise, a portion is just nice for a healthy and fulfilling meal. Beside the Nutella Thick Toast, we also liked the Gula Melaka and Pina Colada (S$14.90, pictured) renditions.

If you prefer something less filling, just go for a scoop or two of their artisanal ice creams that feature flavours that you might be new to you. These flavours include White Truffle and White Rabbit Candy.

The former is an extremely concentrated taste of truffle that diehard fans of this exquisite ingredient will fall in love with immediately. Top it on a freshly made waffle and you are good to go. The latter is a relatively sweet flavour that will transport you back to your childhood days upon first taste.

Dessert Project
22 Havelock Road #01-673
Singapore 160022
Mon, Tue, Thu & Sun: 12pm – 9.30pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 11pm
(Closed on Wednesdays)
Nearest Station: Tiong Bahru

About the writer:
Cheryl is a staff writer for ladyironchef. She loves a good steak and an even better cuppa. She eats just about anything and everything. In her free time, she regularly starts on sci-fi or fantasy movie marathons.

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.