Dreary work days, long hours without a proper break… life sure gives us lemons. A lot of them.

But we make desserts out of them! Don’t you love a bright, citrusy lemon dessert?

With this list of dessert places in Singapore that made good use of Life’s lemons in their desserts, you’re sure to perk up in the days to come! Positive vibes and lemon desserts only, please!

CARPENTER & COOK – LEMON CREAM QUEEN OF HEARTS TART

Carpenter & Cook’s Lemon Cream “Queen of Hearts” Tart (S$6.50) is made up of sweet pastry dough crust that is crumbly but sturdy enough to hold the lemon curd well without breaking, and of course, lemon curd that is smooth with an addictive tartness.

Carpenter and Cook
19 Lorong Kilat #01-06
Singapore 598120
Tel: +65 6463 3648
Tue to Sat: 10am – 10pm
Sun: 10.00am – 7.00pm
Nearest Station: Botanical Gardens/Bukit Batok

Photo Credit: Instagram

CAT & THE FIDDLE – MANEKI NEKO CHEESECAKE

A bite of this lemon and yuzu cheesecake by Cat & The Fiddle is like sunshine peeking out behind the clouds on a rainy day. It’s bright, tangy and creamy – a perfect rendition of a lemon cheesecake. The cheesecake is infused with several other citrus such as mandarins and orange.

#01-01 Burn Road
Trivex
Singapore 369977
Tel: +65 6287 0077
Mon to Fri: 9am – 7pm
Sat & Sun: 9am – 5pm
Nearest Station: Tai Seng

CIEL PATISSERIE – LEMON MERINGUE TART

The Hougang neighbourhood may seem like an unlikely place to find a French patisserie, but that is exactly where Ciel Patisserie is located. In particular, Ciel Patisserie’s Lemon Meringue Tart stands out for its perfect balance of sweet and tart. Definitely one of the best lemon tarts in Singapore.

124 Hougang Ave 1
#01-1444
Tel: +65 6383 0803
Tue to Thu: 11am – 8pm
Fri & Sat: 11am – 9pm
Sun: 3pm – 9pm
Nearest Station: Kovan/Serangoon

DOHKIE – LEMON TART COOKIE DOUGH

For something different, try Dohkie’s Lemon Tart flavoured edible cookie dough! Compared to the rest of their cookie dough flavours, the zing from lemon zest and the crunch from the crushed biscuit and white chocolate chips are a refreshing twist. Pair it with their vanilla soft serve and you’ll find yourselves smiling in delight!

1 W Coast Dr, #01-K17 NEWest
Singapore 128020

GLYPH SUPPLY CO. – LEMON DRIZZLE LOAF

To go along with your drinks at this minimalist cafe, Glyph Supply Co’s Lemon Drizzle Loaf is a pretty perfect option.

Though petite in size, it packs a big punch of flavour. This is the kind of cake that will instantly lift your spirits, perfuming your tastebuds with the vibrant flavour of lemon. Sweet, tangy and addictive – hallmarks of a wonderful lemon cake.

Glyph Supply Co
111 Somerset Road, #01-06
Singapore 238164
Mon to Fri: 8.30am – 7.30pm
Sat & Sun: 10am – 7.30pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

KURA – LEMON TART

This tiny tart packs a huge punch in terms of flavour. Kura’s Lemon Tart is filled with a zesty lemon curd, topped with a ring of torched sweet meringue. It’s a well-balanced pastry that will leave you craving more than just one.

79 South Bridge Rd, #01-00
Singapore 058709

THE MARMALADE PANTRY – LEMON MERINGUE CAKE

This whopping slice of a cake packs a refreshing lemony punch. Moist lemon cake is layered with a zesty lemon curd and topped with pillowy sweet meringue that is torched to perfection. If you thought lemon meringue tarts were great, wait till you try this cake.

100 Peck Seah Street
#01-01 Oasia Hotel Downtown
Singapore 079333
Tel: +65 6385 0741
Daily: 6.30am – 10.30am, 11.30am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

Photo credit: Patisserie Cle

PATISSERIE CLE

First established as an online pâtisserie in 2018 by local pastry chefs Germaine Li and Joy Chiam, Pâtisserie CLÉ (clé is French for ‘key’) specialises in French cakes, tarts, and bakes.

Pâtisserie CLÉ is perhaps best known for its Tart Gift Box with a choice of eight tarts and other than its signature Orh Blanc Tart—which is an interesting fusion of the French Mont Blanc dessert and the local orh nee flavour—you have to try their beautiful Lemon Meringue Tart (S$8) which features a refreshing and velvety lemon cream, topped with Italian meringue. It tastes as good as it looks.

Pâtisserie CLÉ
79 Lucky Heights, Singapore 467627
Tel: +65 8127 3925

Photo Credit: Instagram

PLAIN JANE – LEMON YOGURT LOAF

Despite being more well-known for their impeccable swiss rolls, The Plain Jane has other great offerings, one of them being their Lemon Yogurt Loaf. It’s a vibrant, moist loaf cake that refreshes your senses and isn’t too cloying like most moist cakes. Just a slice of this would wake you up on a lazy day!

211 Serangoon Ave 4, #01-10
Singapore 550211
Tel: +65 6281 2477
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 12pm – 8pm
Sat: 10am – 10pm
Sun: 10am – 8pm
(Closed on Wednesdays)
Nearest Station: Serangoon

PPP COFFEE – LEMON MERINGUE TART

Zesty, refreshing and comes with a nice buttery base – hallmarks of a great lemon tart. Newly opened at Funan, PPP Coffee serves up quite an indulgent rendition of this timeless classic. It’s a good pick-me-up should you need that mid-day office break!

PPP Coffee
107 North Bridge Road
Funan, #02-19
Singapore 179105
Tel: +65 6299 4321
Daily: 9am – 10pm
Nearest Station: City Hall

SHUBBY SWEETS – LEMON LOAF

Shubby Sweets’ Lemon Loaf (S$3) was incredibly moist and fluffy and flavoured with aromatic lemon essence. We could also taste a slight bitterness, balancing out the treat’s tart sweetness. The crust was also well-toasted, adding a crisp textural contrast to the soft cake.

42 Chai Chee St, #01-68
Singapore 46042
Tel: +65 8419 9614
Wed to Sun: 12:30pm – 8:00pm
(Closed on Mon & Tues)
Nearest Station: Bedok

Photo Credit: Sunday Folks

SUNDAY FOLKS – LEMON LAVENDER CAKE

One whiff of this cake will remind you of the vast lavender fields of Hokkaido, Japan. A lemon butter cake is infused with this fragrant flower, the citrus notes melding wonderfully with the floral lavender notes. It’s truly a unique dessert you must try!

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

Photo Credit: Instagram

WINDOWSILL PIES – LEMON STRAWBERRY MERINGUE PIE

Serving up rustic pies in the bustling streets of Haji Lane is pie-expert Windowsill Pies. Out of the plethora of flavours their rich and flavourful pies come in, their Lemon Strawberry Meringue Pie is one of the best.

If you thought normal lemon meringue pies were great, you’ll love the sweet addition of strawberries. It mellows out the citrus, bringing an added depth of flavour.

17 Haji Lane
Singapore 189210
Tel: +65 9772 5629
Sun to Thu: 11am – 8pm
Fri & Sat: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Bugis

WHISKIT BAKERY & CAFE – LEMON MERINGUE TART

Packing a huge punch of zesty lemon flavour is the Lemon Meringue Tart from Whiskit Bakery & Cafe. This pretty-in-pink cafe is tucked away in the quiet streets of Chinatown, distinguishable by their bright floral decor.

The tart is everything you need on a bad day – vibrant, refreshing and slightly sweet. It’s truly one of the best renditions of the classic French dessert we’ve tasted.

11 Biopolis Way, #01-08 Helios
Singapore 138667

A hot trend this year is definitely the rise of local food and flavours in many unexpected forms – one of which is found in sweet treats and desserts. Rising in popularity, in particular, is one that Singaporeans cannot do without and that is ondeh ondeh.

This delicate pandan-coconut pastry is a classic Indonesian kueh that has captured the hearts of many and is now finding its way into many menus around Singapore. In this list of ondeh ondeh desserts, perhaps you will find an ondeh ondeh treat that catches your fancy!

CHURROS FACTORY – ONDEH CHURROS

If you have a sweet tooth, these coconut dusted sugary sticks are the treat for you! Churros Factory’s Ondeh Churros are a pandan flavoured pastry that comes with an indulgent Gula Melaka dipping sauce. It’s truly a unique way to enjoy ondeh ondeh!

30 Woodlands Avenue 2, #01-38
Singapore 738343
Sun to Thu: 10am – 9.30pm
Fri & Sat: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Woodlands

CREME MAISON BAKERY – ONDEH ONDEH CAKE

Known for their creative cakes and beautifully set-up dessert tables, Creme Maison also serves up some delicious classic cakes. One of which has a wonderful local twist and that’s their Ondeh Ondeh Cake. Fluffy pandan sponge is layered with Gula Melaka buttercream and topped with desiccated coconut and more gula melaka!

30 Tai Seng Street, #08-03C
Singapore 534013
Mon, Wed to Fri: 8am – 6pm
Sat: 8.30am – 5.30pm
Sun: 11am – 1pm
(Closed on Tuesdays)
Nearest Station: Tai Seng

FLUFF BAKERY – ONDEH ONDEH CAKE

Fluff Bakery is famous for their delectable Halal cupcakes and pastries. Their Ondeh Ondeh cake will be no stranger to Fluff fans as it flies off their shelves faster than you can say “kueh”. Pandan cake, coconut cream and gula melaka bits make up this wonderful slice – once you try it, it will be apparent why people keep coming back for their cakes.

4 Jalan Pisang
Singapore 199071
Tel: +65 8251 1353
Tue to Sat: 12pm – 7.30pm
Sun: 11am – 5pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Bugis

JULIE BAKES – ONDEH CAKE

This Halal bakery serves up a great rendition of an ondeh ondeh cake, with airy pandan sponge and a sweet coconut and gula melaka filling! This Ondeh Cake from Julie Bakes can be likened to a cloud – it’s super fluffy and sweet with a distinct pandan-coconut taste!

14 Baghdad Street
Singapore 199653
Tel: +65 9647 9027
Tue to Sun: 12pm – 8pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Bugis

KAVA BISTRO – ONDEH-ONDEH CINNAMON ROLL

Don’t be intimidated by the rich green colour of this cinnamon roll! One bite and you’ll greeted with a whiff of the pandan fragrance followed by the sweetness of gula melaka. The faint hint of cinnamon and coconut is also one of the highlights of this unique ondeh ondeh flavoured pastry!

11 Jalan Klapa
Singapore 199323
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 10pm
Fri: 2.30pm – 11pm
Sat: 11.30am – 11pm
Sun: 11.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Lavender/Bugis

MOOSH – ONDEH ONDEH SOFT SERVE

Located at the bustling Haji Lane, the Ondeh Ondeh Soft Serve from Moosh will be a great way to cool down in the sweltering heat of Singapore. Gula Melaka soft serve is drizzled with pandan sauce and topped with coconut flakes and desiccated coconut. Sweet, icy and packed with flavour, what more can you ask for?

44 Haji Lane
Singapore 189237
Mon to Thurs: 12am – 8pm
Fri to Sun: 12am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Bugis

TWO BAKERS – ONDEH

Like an enlarged piece of ondeh ondeh, this mousse cake shows us how looks can be deceiving. Gula melaka jelly and pandan-flavoured sponge are encased in a coconut mousse and dusted liberally with desiccated coconut! It’s delicate on your palate and will really feel like you’re eating a large piece of kueh!

9 Teck Chye Terrace
Singapore 545720
Tel: +65 6241 6393
Tue to Thu: 12pm – 9.30pm
Fri: 12pm – 11.30pm
Sat: 10am – 11.30pm
Sun: 10am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Serangoon

WHISKIT BAKERY & CAFE – ONDEH KAYA TART

This special tart has actual mini ondeh balls sitting atop a kaya filling and a buttery tart shell. Each ondeh ball is filled with the sticky-sweet gula melaka filling we all know and love. Just a stone’s throw away from Chinatown MRT, head down to this hidden patisserie for this fun spin on the traditional kueh!

533 Upper Cross Street, #01-33
Singapore 050533
Tel: +65 9366 6136
Mon to Sat: 11am – 8pm
(Closed on Sundays)
Nearest Station: Chinatown