With a variety of ice cream places across Singapore, and hundreds of flavours to choose from, it’s always hard to narrow down the best place. Fear not, we’ve rounded up 14 of our favourite ice cream shops in Singapore. From drooling soft-serve straight from the machine to superfood gelato, and more…you’ll be spoilt for choice.
1. Gelatolabo
Tuck into premium gelato at this ice cream shop at three locations in Singapore. The gelato is free from nasty chemicals and preservatives, and uses the finest ingredients to create the rarest flavours. For instance, there’s Cold Brew Coffee And Cookie Butter Bits, Sakura Smoke, Tokyo Mochi Waffles, Bronte Pistachio and Himalayan Pink Salt, to name a few.
📍5 Everton Park, #01-36, Singapore 080005
2. Monarchs And Milkweed
First opened in 2020, by two cooks Erice and Mandeep, this gelato shop focuses on creating new and interesting flavours. Be brave and try the likes of Wildflower Honey and Ispahan. Otherwise, stay in your comfort zone with a scoop of Mint Chip, Chocolate Sorbet, and Strawberry & Cream, to name a few.
📍 802 North Bridge Rd, #01-01, Singapore 198770
3. Swirl Go
This popular ice cream shop was a pop-up at East Eight. They sell Singapore’s first-ever chunky swirl soft serve ice cream. Customers select from a variety of mix-ins, from cookies to cakes, and a gelato, to blend together in a DIY ice cream machine that creates drooling chunky swirls. Luckily, a permanent store will open on Orchard Road this June.
📍35 Orchard Rd, #B1-04, Singapore 238877, Wisma Atria, Singapore 238858
4. Lickers
Those who love a late night treat can get handcrafted ice cream at Lickers outlets until 2am from Tuesday to Sunday. The sweet cream is made from milk, eggs and cream – giving the most pleasurable taste. From Banana Berries, to Cookie Monster, Milo Mallow, and more…it’s the perfect place for an ice cream and fluffy waffles this weekend.
📍124 Hougang Ave 1, #01-1446, Singapore 530124
5. Apiary
Enjoy simple and humble ice cream flavours on rotation from this brand. Think the likes of Lavender, Caramelised Strawberry, Black Forest for Christmas, Black Sesame, to name a few. Why not add some waffles to your order or take home a tub for movie night?
📍 Various Locations
6. Tom’s Palette
This 5-star reviewed ice cream parlour is no stranger to Singaporeans. With a motto ‘anything but ordinary’ you can expect the greatest inventions to cool you down. Some unique crowd-pleasing flavours include Salted Caramel Cheesecake, Rum & Raisin and Salted Egg Yolk, to name a few. Plus, you need to try a Teaffogato – which is ice cream, a brown sugar blondie and cold brewed tea mixed together.
📍51 Middle Rd, #01-01, Singapore 188959
7. Geometry
This café takes dessert-making to the next level. With plenty of inhouse gelato flavours, they are known for iconic creations by pairing gelato with signature handcrafted waffles, tarts and brownies. Play it safe with flavours like Chocolate Mint or Dark Chocolate Truffle. Alternatively, go wild seasonal creations like Roasted Pumpkin with almonds.
📍 2 Jalan Bukit Merah, #01-5142 Located beside 7-Eleven and frontage, Singapore 150002
8. Kind Kones
This vegan joint is a godsend for people on all types of diets. Indulge in this ice cream while still being good to your body. They cater for dairy-free, gluten-free, sugar-free and most other restricted diets. And, despite being vegan, the ice cream has a pleasurable taste. Think Avocado Coconut, Strawberry and chocolate and much more goodness.
📍 B1-27, Forum The Shopping Mall, 583 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238884
9. Dopa Dopa Creamery
This innovative spot offers a large selection of unique ice cream fixes. Every season new flavours appear such as Matcha Cheesecake, Pistachio and plenty more. Additionally, you can try out bizarre inventions like flaky hot croissants with a choice of ice cream. Certainly, you’ll be cooled down and have got your dough fix at the same time.
📍 29 South Bridge Rd, #01-01, Singapore 058665
10. Smitten Ice Cream Bar
This halal-certified gelato shop will give you the daily dose of happiness you need on a long, hot day. Treat yourself to an excellent selection of flavours, from Hazelnut Cookie Dough, Strawberry Cheesecake, Peanut Butter Mud Pie and plenty more. Pair your ice cream with tasty waffles submerged in chocolate sauces for the most pleasurable experience.
📍 348 Bedok Rd, 01-11, Singapore 469560
11. Mrs. Plumps
Arguably, this dessert spot caters the healthiest ice cream pints in Singapore so you can avoid feeling guilty after treating yourself. Their gelato is infused with natural and superfood ingredients that are totally satisfying. With an ever-changing menu, expect flavours like Acai Berry, Strawberry Yoghurt and Mint Chocolate Kale.
📍 20 Upper Pickering St, Singapore 058284
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12. Birds Of Paradise Gelato Boutique
If you are looking for something rare and unique, this laid-back spot serves botanical-inspired flavours that taste like bliss on your tongue. Highlights include Midnight Gianduja, a dark smooth and nutty chocolate texture while Lychee Raspberry is sweet floral and fruity and Spiced Pear is woody and fresh.
📍 63 E Coast Rd, #01-05, Singapore 428776
13. Sunday Folks
With one of the world’s best desserts, you know you’ll be treated to good stuff. Known for delicious soft-serve ice cream atop waffles or cones, dreamy parfait combos in glasses and pints of gelato like Ferrero Rocky Road…you’ll be spoilt for choice.
📍 44 Jln Merah Saga, #01-52 Chip Bee Gardens, Singapore 278116
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14. Yole
Yolé is a world-famous brand from Spain known for serving the most indulgent zero-sugar, dairy-free ice cream and healthy frozen yoghurt. The brand opened their first-ever café along Pagoda Street in Chinatown last year, which also serves sweet brunches. Certainly, one of the cheapest ice cream places on our list. Learn more about Yolé Café in Singapore.
📍Pagoda St, #30, Singapore 059189