Singapore is a paradise for ice cream lovers, offerings a range of artisanal gelatos and hundreds of flavours to choose from, which suits every palate. With this in mind, it’s often hard to narrow down the best ice cream shop in the city. But fear not, we’ve rounded up 19 of the best ice cream shops in Singapore. From drooling soft-serve straight from the machine to superfood gelato, authentic flavours, and more…you’ll be spoilt for choice with our list.
1. Tom’s Palette
Tom’s Palette is a beloved artisanal gelato cafe in Singapore, known for its innovative and locally-inspired ice cream flavours, since its inception in 2005. The revamped outlet at Bugis exudes an art studio vibe and offers more than 36 flavours daily from a library of over 200 creations. Ice cream highlights include Nasi Lemak, Salted Egg Yolk, Rum & Raisin, Salted Caramel Cheesecake, 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 – as well as the Belgian waffles.
📍51 Middle Rd, #01-01, Singapore 188959
2. Freshio Gelato
This popular gelato shop along Bencoolen Street serves first-of-its-kind Korean gelato from a churning machine and Italian panini gelato through a brioche maker. Indulge on heavenly ice cream dessert concoctions paired with croissants, chocolate lava cake, coffee, waffles, and more. Flavour highlights include Minty Chocolate, Italian Tiramisu, Pancakes Gelato, to name a few. Plus, they just opened a new outlet at Jewel Changi Airport.
📍91 Bencoolen St, #01-60 Sunshine Plaza, Singapore 189652
3. Hundred Acre Creamy
Hundred Acre Creamery is a popular ice cream shop with five outlets across Singapore, including an instagrammable Winnie-the-Pooh inspired cafe. Indulge on handcrafted gelato, waffles, and other desserts blending Vietnamese and local flavours, in a vibrant setting. Highlights include the creative Honey Chrysanthemum and Ispahan Sorbet, signature Coconut Pandan Waffles, and unique egg coffees from Vietnam.
📍Various Locations
4. Gelato Messina
Get ready for Australia’s cult-favourite gelato brand, Gelato Messina, which is set to bring its award-winning flavours and innovative gelato experience to Singapore this April 2025. The trendy ice cream shop offers more than 40 flavours of handcrafted ice cream, alongside delicious treats like homemade brownies, cookies, and more. Plus, they cater to various dietary needs. Get the full details on the new gelato shop coming to Singapore.
📍Chinatown, Singapore
5. Creamier Handcrafted Ice Cream and Coffee
This popular creamier is known for its rich and creamy artisanal ice cream paired with drooling crispy waffles or refreshing coffee. Indulge on flavours such as Sea Salt Gula Melaka, Passionfruit Sorbet, and Roasted Pistachio, to name a few. Definitely, a family-friendly ice cream shop in Singapore.
📍Various Locations
6. Momolato
Looking for halal-certified gelato? This halal-friendly spot is a renowned dessert cafe by award-winning gelato champion Sharon Tay. Momolato offers many creative artisanal gelato flavours, including the likes of Maple & Pancakes, Sea Salt Pistachio, Korean Strawberry Cheesecake, and more. Additionally, there’s plenty of options for dietary preferences like vegan and keto-friendly ice cream.
📍34 Haji Ln, Singapore 189227 & 723 North Bridge Road, S198691
7. Burnt Cones Gelato
Burnt Cones Gelato is a popular dessert cafe in Singapore, known for its artisanal gelato and signature charred waffle cones, which inspired its name. The brand boasts outlets across Singapore in areas like Clementi and Kent Ridge. Meanwhile, the cafe offers a range of adventurous gelato flavours like Ube and Smoked Cheese, alongside classics like Dark Chocolate and Pistachio. Be sure to pair your ice cream with something from the brunch menu or buttermilk waffles. Definitely, one of the best ice cream shops in Singapore.
📍Various Locations
8. Miss Gelato
This hidden gelato shop is the perfect late night treat in Bugis. The ice cream shop features an aesthetically pleasing camping vibe in a cosy setting. Customers are raving about their sweet crispy waffles alongside a number of indulgent gelato flavours. Otherwise, you can get a few scoops in a cone and relax on a beanbag. The choice is yours!
📍516A Liang Seah St, #02-01, Singapore 188740
9. Salted Caramel
Savour the taste of handcrafted ice cream made from scratch with superlative ingredients at this delicious shop. From Blue Milk to Black Sesame, Baileys, Roasted Pistachio, Lemon Cheesecake, Milo Crunch, and more…you’ll be in ice cream heaven. Wonderfully, you can add on brownies, waffles, or cones to make your masterpiece even more indulgent.
📍Various Locations
10. 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
11. 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?
📍84 Neil Rd, Singapore 088844
12. 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
13. 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.
📍Various Locations
14. Dopa Dopa Creamery
This innovative ice cream parlor 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
15. 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
16. 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
17. Birds Of Paradise Gelato Boutique
If you are looking for rare and unique ice cream, 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.
📍Various Locations
18. Holy Cow Creamery
Established in 2014, this well-known cosy ice cream cafe is located in Singapore’s Yishun with a second outlet near Lavender. The brand is known for handcrafted ice creams paired with charcoal and golden waffles. Wonderfully, there is a library of more than 50 flavours with 18 available daily, including unique creations like Mao Shan Wang and Blue Hawaii. Definitely, the best ice cream in Singapore.
📍292 Yishun Street 22, #01-291, Singapore 760292
19. Yole
Yolé is a world-famous brand from Spain known for serving the most indulgent zero-sugar, dairy-free soft ice cream and healthy frozen yoghurt. The brand opened their first-ever café along Pagoda Street in Chinatown followed by other outlets, which also serves sweet brunches. Certainly, one of the cheapest ice cream places on our list. Learn more about Yolé Café in Singapore.
📍Various Locations
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