Whether you’re looking for something sweet post-lunch or on the prowl for dessert spots to linger over an indulgent treat with the kids or your gang of girlfriends, there are no shortage of places to hit up on our little red dot.
But new dessert places are always welcomed in our book, and these are the latest entrants in the scene to get frosty treats and luscious pastries that hit the spot.
Here’s another cute treat to add to your Instagram feed – googly-eyed shave ice cream from Roji Monster Ice Cream. Originally from Taiwan and with outlets worldwide including Korea, China, Canada, the US and Malaysia, it’s recently arrived on our shores with a quaint minimalist-style shop at Tanjong Pagar.
You’ll get to choose from four shaved ice cream flavours – Uji Matcha, Black Sesame, Milk, and Belgian Chocolate, which are priced from $12.90 – then add two toppings of your choice from a selection of 23 toppings such as hojicha jelly, taro balls and rice dumplings with red bean. Or if you’re looking for something a little more substantial, go for the Monster Waffle ($10.90), which comes in the shape of the Roji mascot.
Bonus, it opens till late (2pm – 11pm from Sun – Thurs, and 3pm-12am on Fri and Sat) so you can satisy your late-night sweet tooth.
Roji Monster Ice Cream is at 52 Tanjong Pagar Road.
Now that we can’t make our way across the causeway to cafe hop in JB, popular Malaysian ice cream shop Inside Scoop has come to us instead.
You’ll find artisan ice creams here, which are free of preservatives, artificial colouring and flavouring, as well as buttermilk and charcoal waffles that are made fresh each day. Ice cream flavours include Matcha, Earl Grey, Peanut Buttercup and the new Marbled Black Sesame.
The store itself is a charming space in cheery pastel tones and neon lights that create a lovely ambience to chill out. And there’s even a glider swing for that gram-worthy photo op, too.
Inside Scoop is at 79 North Bridge Road, Singapore 198747. Closed on Tuesdays.
Sweet treats and ultra-cute furbabies? Yes please!
Dog lovers will want to make your way to Cookie & Cuddle, a new dog cuddling cafe . On the menu, you’ll find the adorable Doggyyaki, a Japanese-style baked pancake with a variety of sweet and savoury fillings, that’s pressed in the shape of a French bulldog. You can also order this with a scoop of ice cream at $4. Other items on its ever-changing menu include decadent brownies, a banana loaf, cookies and pastries that are baked fresh, as well as coffee, tea and chocolate drinks.
But the highlights here, of course, are really the resident Chi-Poo (Chihuahua-Poodle mix) sisters, Cookie, Cuddle, and Kiki. You’ll get to pet the trio (in a ‘cuddle corner’), but you’ll want to contact the shop to see if they’re in before you make a trip.
Cookie & Cuddle is at 432 Race Course Road. Closed on Mondays.
By the team behind Brine Restaurant, Hay Gelato also doubles as an R&D kitchen for the offerings at Brine.
If you have a taste for interesting flavours, the store serves just that, with flavours like the Signature Smoked Hay (made by smoking hay and infusing it with the gelato), Yuzu Ginger, Balsamic Strawberry, and Coconut Coffee, from $4.20 a scoop.
You can also opt to have your ice cream served atop freshly griddled waffles. The intimate space, decked in pastel hues and cement walls, can seat 18 people (indoors and outdoors), but it’s likely you’ll have to order yours to go, judging from the crowds that flock there.
Hay Gelato is at 136 Bedok North Ave 3, #01-148, Singapore 460136. Closed on Mondays.
Fluff Stack isn’t a new name, but Westside-dwelling fans of its pillowy souffle pancakes will be glad to know it’s opened an outlet in Westgate. Its flagship is at Suntec, and its second store is at Yishun. For Muslim dessert-lovers, the chain is also now Halal-certified.
Here, dig your fork into five main flavours, including the Classic ($8.80), Strawberry Cheese ($12.80), Hazelnut Chocolate ($13.80), Mango Passionfruit ($14.80), and Oolong Boba ($13.80), served with a Oolong anglaise and actual chewy pearls.
Fluff Stack is at #B1-K1/K4 Westgate, 3 Gateway Drive, Singapore 608532.
Opened last December, Maison Sucree is helmed by the people behind gourmet burger store Ashes Burnnit. This Muslim-owned bakery-cafe is a perfect spot to drop for afternoon tea, with its assortment of French-style pastries, cakes, and artisan bread.
The flaky croissants ($3.20) and mille-feuille are must-haves, as well as Executive Pastry chef Elzuan Japar’s signature souffle, and sticky date pudding.
Maison Sucree is at 63B Lengkok Bahru, #01-362, Singapore 152063.
After closing its Fort Canning locale due to the pandemic, The Fabulous Baker Boy made a much-celebrated return this year with a new space at Aliwal Arts Center.
It serves up great mains as well, but what’s made The Fabulous Baker Boy famous are its range of marvellous cakes, like the Big Lub’s Carrot Cake, Blueberry Lemon Yoghurt and Nutty Monkey. It’s also got a range of pastries and artisan breads, as well as all-day brunch.
The Fabulous Baker Boy is at 28 Aliwal St, #01-01, Singapore 199918.
Tucked away in a residential block at Upper Thomson is Foursome Ice Cream & Waffle, a new ice cream spot that opened in late January.
Like what its name says, the cafe, which was opened by four friends, specialises in ice cream and waffles.
Foursome Ice Cream & Waffle offers 14 flavours at any one time with regular flavours like Mint with Cookie Chips and Dark Chocolate to more exciting ones like Speculoos Biscoff and Taro Yam Coconut.
Apart from waffles, you can also enjoy your ice cream with a lava cake or bread.
This cafe is open till 2am on the weekends and 11pm on the weekdays.
Opening Hours: Sun to Thu, 12pm to 11pm
Fri & Sat, 12pm to 2am
Foursome Ice Cream & Waffle is at 22 Sin Ming Road, #01-218, Singapore 570022.
Opened last December, Icebar is located near Hougang and specialises in beer, waffles and of course, ice cream.
The aesthetic cafe has a very Instagram-worthy industrial theme going on and the place is lit up with cheeky neon signs.
When it comes to ice cream flavours, Icebar’s selection is pretty extensive and it has interesting ones like Burnt Pineapple, Apple Strudel and Honeycomb with Snickers.
On weekdays, they’re open till 11pm but come the weekends, Icebar’s doors keeps their doors open till 2am so that you can get your ice cream fix in the middle of the night.
Opening Hours: Tue to Thu, 12pm to 11pm
Fri to Sun, 12pm to 2am
Closed on Monday
Icebar is at 21 Hougang Street 51 Hougang Green Shopping Mall #02-14, S538719.
Another ice cream parlour that recently opened at Upper Thomson in October last year is I See Cream, which is located at Thomson V Two.
The cafe has both air-conditioned and alfresco seating which is great if you prefer to get some fresh air.
Their display case has enough room for 12 variations of gelato flavours and some options available include Pistachio, Mango and Rock Melon. You can pair these with their Herb & Spice Infused Belgian Waffles which will definitely be a nice change from your usual plain waffles.
I See Cream opens till 2am on Friday and Saturday, making it a good spot to T.G.I.F.
Opening Hours: Tue to Thu, 2pm to 11pm
Fri & Sat, 11am to 2am
Sun, 11am to 11pm
Closed on Monday
Isee Cream is at 11 Sin Ming Road, #01-14, Singapore 575629.
Bedok Reservoir may not have a good reputation, but that shouldn’t stop you from satisfying your cravings at Haute & Cauld, which is located in the area.
The cafe’s name is a play on the term ‘hot & cold’ and hints at the menu’s range of both hot and cold food offerings.
Ice cream flavours that you can sample include Pistachio, Brownies & Cream and Yubari Rock Melon.
You can also pair your ice cream with one of their three waffle flavours – red velvet, charcoal and buttermilk – and opt to top up to get a set meal that includes a soft drink.
They are open till 2am every day which is perfect if you’re hankering for some late night ice cream on a weekday.
Opening Hours: Mon to Sun, 11am to 2am
Haute & Cauld is at 740 Bedok Reservoir Road, #01-3179, S470740.
Lickers isn’t new to the dessert scene in Singapore and the heartland ice cream parlour has been a hot favourite amongst night owls for years.
Their ice cream is made using fresh produce such as milk, eggs and cream, without the addition of synthetic flavourings and off-the-shelf mixes so you get cleaner flavours.
Both outlets at Telok Blangah and Hougang open till 2am daily and offer a wide range of flavours like Oolong Lavender and Cookie Monster.
They also come up with seasonal options once in a while too. For instance, during Chinese New Year, they had Mandarin Orange and Pineapple flavoured ice cream.
Opening Hours (both oulets): Tue to Thu, 1pm to 2am
Fri to Sun, 1pm to 2am
Closed on Monday
Lickers is at Blk #01-1446, 124 Hougang Avenue 1, S530124;
6 Telok Blangah Crescent, #01-422, S090006.
This is the only 24 hour option on this list and it even has WiFi and public power sockets, making it a good place to burn some midnight oil.
The eatery is rather spacious and has a retro theme complete with vintage leather furniture and even a real jukebox.
Ice cream-wise, you can opt to pair it with their unique waffle options like Milo Dinosaur and Tittle Tattle Disaster. If you aren’t in the mood for something so fancy, you can opt go for their Single Scoop or Double Scoop Ice Cream instead.
Opening Hours: Daily, 24 hours
Tittle Tattle is at 183 Selegie Road, #01-03, Singapore 188329.
This gelato cafe near Potong Pasir was actually opened by three fresh graduates from SMU who banded together with an Italy-trained chef.
Sweet Cheeks Gelato has a unique collection of ice cream flavours such as Cinnamon Brown Bread, Ricotta with Pistachio and Banana Hot Fudge, which you can, of course, pair with some fragrant waffles.
They usually open till 11pm on weekdays but on weekends, their hours are extended till 1am.
Opening Hours: Sun to Thu, 12pm to 11pm
Fri & Sat, 12pm to 1am
Sweet Cheeks Gelato is at 37 Tai Thong Crescent, Singapore 347862.
The OG ice cream spot in Singapore, Salted Caramel, is known to open till late on Fridays and Saturdays so people can enjoy something sweet for supper during the weekends.
Fans will be familiar with flavours like Earl Grey, Milo Crunch and Gold Digger that can be enjoyed with their freshly made waffles.
Unfortunately, their newest outlet at Bukit Timah isn’t open till late so for now, we can’t add it to this list.
Opening Hours: Sun to Thu, 12pm to 11pm
Fri & Sat, 12pm to 2am
Salted Caramel is at 246F Upper Thomson Road, Singapore 574370.
Additional text: Melissa Teo/AsiaOne
