Kind Kones, an all-natural vegan ice cream shop, has opened its third outlet at the newly-renovated i12 Katong.

Established in Malaysia in 2017, Kind Kones currently has two outlets in Malaysia and three locations in Singapore.

The vegan ice cream shop uses 100% all-natural, unprocessed ingredients without any refined sugar, preservatives nor additives on top of keeping dairy products and eggs out of the production.

It specialises in churning out creative flavours of vegan ice cream as well as a range of vegan cakes and light bites.

Interior photo from Kind Kones

Kind Kones’ new store at i12 Katong has an open concept as compared to their Paragon & Forum outlets. And there is also a dedicated kids area.

Kind Kones is certainly a good spot in the east of Singapore to head to if you want to treat yourself to ice cream without any guilt.

Kind Kones
112 East Coast Rd, #02-25, Singapore 428802
Tel: +65 9723 3530

Read our guide on the best vegan ice cream shops in Singapore.

With it being summer all-year-round, we tend to go out of the way just for some ice cream to cool down. Now you can find many ice cream parlours within residential estates, which means that these places are simply a short walk from your place and you’ll no longer have to perspire like crazy before getting your ice cream.

No matter which part of the island you live at, we’ve put together a list of ice cream shops to get your favourite treat so you can beat the Singapore heat without venturing too far from your ‘hood.

APIARY

Named after where beehives of honey bees are kept, Apiary is one place where your sweet-tooth will be satisfied. It has opened a second outlet in the heartlands of Ang Mo Kio at Jubilee Square.

Crowd favourites include the pastel-coloured Blue Milk which is a blend of creamy, sweet and salty notes, and the namesake The Apiary—honey ice cream with cacao nibs. Those hungry for more can opt for their Charcoal Waffles or Brioche to go with their ice cream.

61 Ang Mo Kio Ave 8, #01-02
Singapore 569814
Tel: +65 6980 6296

Photo Credit: Cottontail Creamery

COTTONTAIL CREAMERY

Located just a stone’s throw away from Serangoon central is Cottontail Creamery. The festive decor and interior make it extra cosy and homely – perfect for gatherings with family or friends. This café serves up a selection of brunch dishes, homemade crepes, artisanal ice cream, waffles and coffee.

326 Serangoon Avenue 3 #01-378
Singapore 550326

FATCAT ICE CREAM BAR

Popular for their Charcoal Waffles with Salted Egg Yolk Sauce, this place is must-visit if you’re in the East of Singapore. FATCAT Ice Cream Bar is constantly experimenting with flavours and combinations, so you can expect new flavours all the time.

416 Bedok North Avenue 2 #01-25
Singapore 460416

GEOMETRY

Located right across ABC Market is Geometry that boasts freshly handcrafted gelato with zero artificial ingredients and preservatives. What really sets them apart is their signature handcrafted tart. Instead of the usual waffles, pair your gelato of choice with this warm and buttery tart that has a chewy core, and is topped with a salted caramel floss.

2 Jalan Bukit Merah #01-5142
Singapore 150002

Photo Credit: Holy Cow Creamery

HOLY COW CREAMERY

Located in Yishun, Holy Cow Creamery is one of the most underrated spots to get your waffle-and-ice-cream fix. On top of serving rich and creamy handcrafted ice cream, they have crispy waffles and coffee too.

292 Yishun Street 22 #01-291
Singapore 760292

Photo Credit: Just Because Creamery

JUST BECAUSE CREAMERY

Entering this hole-in-the-wall ice cream joint in the North of Singapore, you’ll be greeted by the scent of freshly baked waffles cones. Light and crispy, it’ll go extremely with their interesting ice cream flavours.

8 Jalan Legundi #01-11
Singapore 759274

KINDRED FOLK

This charming ice cream café serves an array of unique homemade ice cream with flavours such as Roasted Milk Tea and Wasabi. A must-order is their Fried Mantou! Sandwiched between an ice cream flavour of your choice, the piping hot Fried Mantou provides a very good crunch and texture that grows on you with every bite. The perfect pairing of sweet from the ice cream and the savoury from the Fried Mantou will definitely make you devour it in seconds.

9 King Albert Park #01-09
Singapore 598332

KOOKS CREAMERY

This humble ice cream parlour in Serangoon got us all excited with homemade cookies that ooze out molten goodness, alongside a huge range of ice cream flavours that range from light and refreshing fruit sorbets to rich and creamy options.

Molten cookies are actually pretty novel and unique and you can find this kickass treat at Kooks Creamery. The cookies are crumbly on the outside; soft and chewy on the inside.

Served with a scoop of ice cream of choice, the good old combination of warm pastry and cold ice cream is one that always lifts our spirits.

211 Serangoon Avenue 4
#01-02
Singapore 550211

LICKERS

This hipster ice cream joint in Lorong Ah Soo is one of the few dessert places in the neighbourhood that are opened till late. Serving up the usual fare of ice cream and waffles, the flavours vary depending on the fresh produce they can find that day. Neon lights and chill vibes, this is the place to be when those midnight ice cream cravings hit.

124 Hougang Avenue 1 #01-1446
Singapore 530124

MILK & HONEY GELATO

All Easties can relate: A typical trip to Bedok 85 Fengshan Market would most probably end at Milk & Honey Gelato for dessert. Must-try flavours include Salty Malty and of course, Milk & Honey. Feeling peckish? Go for their comprehensive sets which include waffles and drinks such as lemonade, tea or coffee. Night owls will be glad to know that this place is opened till pretty late as well.

86 Bedok North Street 4 #01-179
Singapore 460086

Photo credit: Naked Ice Cream

NAKED ICE CREAM

Located along the same stretch as Yaowarat Thai Kway Chap, Punggol Nasi Lemak, Ding Te Le and Qi Wei Chicken Claypot, Naked Ice Cream is a new waffle and ice cream cafe in Kovan which opens until 2am daily. Kovan is home to many eateries and food places and Naked Ice Cream is the latest addition to the neighbourhood.

Like most ice cream cafes in Singapore, you can have your ice cream in a cup, cone or with a waffle. There are two waffles to choose from—Plain Waffle (S$3.80), or Charcoal Waffle (S$4.80). For drinks, you can choose from coffee, tea and house special fizzies.

957 Upper Serangoon Rd
Singapore 534717

Photo Credit: intriguingeats

OCD CAFE

A clever play on words, Obsessive Chocolat Disorder (OCD Cafe) is a paradise for chocolate lovers! This ice cream café specializes in chocolate and boasts five chocolate ice cream flavours of varying intensities from different origins. Lighter options include the Bali Chocolate Sorbet 55% and non-chocolate flavours as well.

Pair your ice cream with their handmade waffle cones or Sesame Waffles. Chocolate lovers definitely have to try their Hot Chocolat and Gateau au Chocolat.

114 Jln Besar, Singapore 208834

SUNDAY FOLKS

Famed for their very Instagrammable combo of a tall soft serve swirl on top of a stack of freshly baked Belgian waffles, Sunday Folks is no stranger to café hoppers or foodies in Singapore. They also offer a mouth-watering selection of bakes, artisanal teas, speciality coffee and craft beers. Nestled in a quieter part of Holland Village at Chips Bee Garden, this café is perfect for a laid-back Sunday.

44 Jalan Merah Saga
#01-52 Chip Bee Gardens
Singapore 278116

THE BETTER SCOOP

Formerly known as Just Because Creamery, The Better Scoop has opened a new outlet at 264 Serangoon Central which is just next to Nex.

As compared to their original outlet at 8 Jalan Legundi in Sembawang, The Better Scoop’s new shop in Serangoon Central will have a bigger selection of ice cream.

264 Serangoon Central, #01-203, S550264
8 Jalan Legundi, #01-08, S759274

THE HUMBLE SCOOP

Tucked away in the basement of Katong Shopping Centre, The Humble Scoop prides themselves on locally inspired ice cream flavours. You can expect flavours such as Orh Haw (hawthorn berry), Orh-Bee-Good (pulut hitam), In-Kueh-Dible (salted coconut & gula melaka) and Sugar Cane with Lemon. Although flavours here are on a rotational basis, you can definitely be sure that they will be old school flavours reminiscent of your childhood. If you are around the Katong area, we definitely recommend coming here for a scoop of nostalgia.

They have also recently opened a new ice cream shop in Kovan.

865 Mountbatten Rd
Katong Shopping Centre #B1-92
Singapore 437844

Photo Credit: Three’s A Crowd Cafe

THREE’S A CROWD CAFE

This ice cream parlour in the heartland of Tampines is well known for their homemade ice cream, oven baked cakes and milkshakes. Consider pairing your ice cream with stacks of their fragrant signature Pandan waffles.

Blk 802 Tampines Ave 4 #01-11
Singapore 520802

WIMBLY LU

Located in the residential estate of Jalan Riang is the charming Wimbly Lu. Serving a plethora of savoury mains and small bites, they are popular for their desserts and chocolates. Absolute must-tries include the Waffles and Root Beer Cake that just goes so well with ice cream. With such a cosy and intimate ambience, and reasonably-priced desserts, we totally get why people return here time and again.

15-2 Jalan Riang
Singapore 358987

WISHES CAFE

Nestled amongst in the HDBs of MacPherson is the very Instagram-worthy Wishes Cafe. This charming place adorned with beautiful sakura decorations serves gelato and Crispy Buttermilk Waffles apart from a selection of savoury dishes. Wishes Cafe offers several unique gelato flavours including Avocado, Thai Milk Tea, Mint Tea, Peary Ginger, and Kumquat Sorbet. You can never go wrong with a waffle and gelato pairing, and Wishes Cafe executed theirs perfectly.

36 Circuit Rd #01-414
Singapore 370036
Tues to Sun: 11am – 10pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: MacPherson

We all have our favourite aisle in the supermarket, whether it’s “bread, spreads & jam” or “condiments & dried goods”. For some of us, though, it isn’t an aisle. It’s a full-blown section. That’s right, the ice cream section.

We know, that place is dangerous territory — where temptations flow like no tomorrow and any remnants of self-control we thought we had fade into oblivion. But, some days just call for an ice cream treat.

If you’re always reaching for that same Ben & Jerry’s Chunky Monkey tub or that box of Magnum sticks, we’re here to introduce you to a whole new world. We’ve compiled a list of 10 other excellent ice creams right under your nose that you’ve been sorely missing out on!

How about trying something new for a change? You’ll never know unless you try.

Photo Credit: Fairprice

#1 DREYER’S COOKIES & CREAM

This one’s for all the Oreo fans. Cookies & Cream is no groundbreaking flavour but Dreyer’s has really nailed this classic. Made from fresh milk, the creamy vanilla ice cream is generously dotted with cookie bits for that delicious crunch.

Best eaten with a warm fudgy brownie. Mmm.

Available at Fairprice, Cold Storage, Marketplace and Giant.

Photo Credit: Fairprice

#2 KING’S TEH TARIK POTONG ICE CREAM

If you didn’t have potong as a child, did you really grow up in Singapore? Potong is no fancy gelato but we’ll always have a soft spot for this nostalgic treat.

As faithful as we are to our OG flavours, such as red bean and black glutinous rice, this Teh Tarik Potong is really leading us astray. It’s has a pretty strong tea profile, making it really aromatic. We can almost hear the slushing of the teh with every bite.

Available at Fairprice and Cold Storage.

Photo Credit: Giant

LA CREMARIA ALMOND PECAN PASSION ICE CREAM

We don’t know which sounds better — the fancy name of the brand or the ice cream flavour itself. Either way, this brainchild of Nestlé’s is really a stunner.

Pecan-flavoured ice cream is swirled with chocolate sauce and almond chunks, promising a nutty, chocolatey and creamy indulgence. Definitely a must-have for nutty fans.

Available at Giant and Sheng Shiong.

Photo Credit: Fairprice

#4 MELONA ICE BAR

With its slightly tacky font and plain design, Melona Ice Bar looks pretty unassuming. But, just wait for the plot twist. Fruity, smooth and carried by a hint of sweetness, This potong lookalike is shockingly good.

It comes in an assortment of flavours, from melon to mango, so go on and take your pick!

Available at Fairprice and Cold Storage.

Photo Credit: Fairprice

#5 SAMANCO GREEN TEA ICE CREAM SANDWICH

What do you get when you cross a Taiyaki with an ice cream sandwich? No points for guessing. Samanco Green Tea Ice Cream stands out from the sea of ice cream tubs and sticks with its fishy outfit.

But it’s more than just its good looks. The combination of milky matcha ice cream with sweet red bean paste is truly a match made in heaven. The matcha flavour isn’t the most concentrated, so it’s great if you’re not into bitter notes.

Available at Fairprice and Cold Storage.

Photo Credit: The Ice Cream & Cookie Co.

#6 THE ICE CREAM & COOKIE CO. ONDE ONDE

This brand hasn’t been around as long as some of the old-timers have but it’s certainly not to be trifled with. Their Onde Onde ice cream is a case in point. This coconut milk-based ice cream is infused with all-natural pandan extract and laced with coconut mochi, desiccated coconut and delicious gula melaka.

A taste of your favourite traditional kueh in every scoop. And yes, it’s dairy-free so even the lactose-intolerant people can rejoice!

Available at Fairprice, Cold Storage and The Marketplace.

Photo Credit: Fairprice

#7 WALL’S ASIAN DELIGHT ICE CREAM — TARO

We can already hear the steps of the orh nee fans running towards their nearest supermarkets. This taro ice cream popsicle looks and tastes like yammy paradise.

Yam-flavoured ice cream spiked with actual yam chunks is coated in a refreshing layer of coconut confection. It’s smooth and fragrant with the occasional soft crunch. Good on you, Wall’s, good on you.

Available at Fairprice.

Photo Credit: Giant

#8 WALL’S VIENNETTA 

Touted as “the fanciest ice cream cake of the 90s”, the Viennetta is a dreamy confection of layers upon layers of luscious ice cream and compound chocolate. Yes, sorry to disappoint, but there isn’t actually cake in it.

But, that doesn’t make it any less amazing. This supreme creation will surely have you feeling like royalty as you tuck into it. It’s available in two flavours — chocolate and vanilla.

Available at Fairprice and Giant.

Photo Credit: Fairprice

#9 WARAKU HOKKAIDO FRESH CREAM DAIFUKU

Whoever thought of putting mochi and ice cream together, thank you. The bounciness of the mochi and richness of the ice cream go hand in hand to create an absolutely winning combination.

Good news — you don’t have to travel down to Japanese marts to get your fix of mochi ice cream. This daifuku ice cream made in Japan is every mochi lover’s dream come true, stuffed with a whole strawberry and fresh cream.

Available at Fairprice.

Photo Credit: Cold Storage

#10 WEI’S DARK CHOCOLATE

Here’s another great option for those who are sensitive to dairy. Wei’s Dark Chocolate sorbet is so rich and velvety you’ll scrambling to read the ingredient list to make sure there really isn’t any dairy in it.

And there really isn’t. Vegan-friendly, gluten-free and free of artificial flavours, it’s almost too good to be true.

Available at Cold Storage.

Good news, ice cream lovers! Chip Guan Heng, one of Singapore’s oldest ice cream distributors, is now offering island-wide delivery for their old-school ice cream at S$4 per block. Yes, it’s the same S$1.20 hawker ice cream that Singapore is known for, except that you can get an entire block at S$4.

To place an order, you must have a minimum order of $50 for delivery. Free delivery is offered for orders above S$80.

From what we understand, Chip Guan Heng is not entertaining walk-in orders due to the COVID-19 situation.

They are also offering 50% off selected ice cream for self-pickup orders. This promo will last till 30 April 2020. Call them at +65 6440 8084 / 6440 8075 to place an order. Payment can be made via cash, PayNow, PayLah!, or Grabpay. You can even opt for contactless delivery.

Chip Guan Heng
69 Joo Chiat Place
Mon – Fri: 7am – 3pm
Sat: 7am – 12.30pm
Sun and Public Holidays: 9.30am – 12.30pm