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Want to treat the kiddos to ice cream? We round up all the best places to get ice cream in Singapore, so you can find a gelato shop near you! Now all that’s left to decide is cone or cup?
Looking to cool off with some ice cream in Singapore? There’s really no better way to beat the heat than indulging in a delicious scoop of ice cream or gelato. Wondering where to go for a cold, creamy cone or waffle bowl or what about an ice cream cake? We know where to head for a sweet fix when it comes to local desserts, cupcakes and donuts, but for the cold stuff, check out our list of shops and parlours to get a fix of ice cream in Singapore!
Read more: Best Kid-friendly Cafes & Restaurants
Where to Find the Best Ice Cream in Singapore:
Apiary
Everything on the menu at this ice cream shop in Singapore is made from scratch by hand and only quality natural ingredients are used. That means your ice cream has no artificial flavours or colouring, and each scoop is creamy and rich. In addition to a wide range of ice cream flavours such as Dark Chocolate, Caramelised Strawberry and Ferrero Rocher, Apiary also retails sorbets and waffles, which pair well with their selection of sparkling teas. Apiary also retails ice cream tubs if you’d like to bring home your favourite ice cream flavours with you.
Apiary, 61 Ang Mo Kio Ave 8, #01-02 Jubilee Square, Singapore 569814 and 84 Neil Rd, Singapore 088844, www.apiary.sg
Kind Kones
Vegan ice cream has never tasted so good! Kind Kones’ yummy scoops are dairy- and egg-free, and contain zero preservatives, additives and gluten. Sink your teeth into gelato flavours like Baklava, Black Forest or the intriguingly naturally blue Blue Planet, made from coconut and cashew milks, Butterfly Pea Flower, and matcha. This ice cream place also retails vegan desserts and vegetarian cakes, breads and spreads alongside other desserts such as donuts, superfood bliss balls and even pancakes.
Kind Kones, three locations in Singapore including The Forum, Paragon, and i12 Katong, www.kindkones.com
Birds of Paradise
A gelato boutique that’s inspired by the “botanical flavours of nature”, Birds of Paradise is a popular spot with ice cream lovers, as they use ingredients such as fruits, flowers, pods, herbs, and spices, paying homage to the Southeast Asian palate. Popular flavours include the Midnight Gianduja, Lychee Raspberry and Sea Salt Hojicha, available in either paper cups or a thyme-infused ice cream cone.
Birds of Paradise, multiple locations in Singapore including East Coast Road, Craig Road, Changi Airport, Mandai Lake and Beach Road, www.birdsofparadise.sg
Momolato
Momolato is one of the biggest gelato suppliers for Singapore’s hotels and restaurants, and they have flavours such as Pu’Er Chocolate, Blue Pea Hokkaido Vanilla Creme Brulee and more. Not only is everything made with fresh, natural ingredients, Momolato also has keto-friendly ice cream in Singapore if you’re cutting carbs. Want something healthier for the kids? Their fresh fruit popsicles are just as refreshing, minus all the sugary guilt! Other healthy options include sugar-free lattes, keto frozen yogurt and gelato cakes.
Momolato, 34 Haji Lane, Singapore 189227, www.momolato.com
Chateraise
This Japanese patisserie may be known for its cakes and pastries, but it also serves up some delicious ice cream in Singapore. Chateraise’ creamy offerings include ice cream cakes, individual assorted ice cream cones and cups, mini soft Monaka ice cream cones, and a fun family pack to enjoy at home. Their ice creams have zero preservatives and additives, and you can order everything online if you’d rather skip the crowds.
Chateraise, multiple locations in Singapore including Sembawang, Yishun, Woodlands, Sengkang, Ang Mo Kio, Serangoon, Punggol, Bishan, Bukit Panjang, Choa Chu Kang, Toa Payoh and more, chateraisesg.getz.co
Creamier
Creamier doesn’t just sell some of the best ice cream in Singapore, they also have a range of ice cream floats and waffles. Their premium ice creams and sorbets are handcrafted in small batches on the daily. But Creamier isn’t just great for the kiddos, as they retail doggie ice cream too! A collaborative effort with PetCubes, the pup-friendly ice cream is made with lactose-free cow’s milk using a gluten-free and low sugar formulation. Not only are there several physical outlets, Creamier also offers islandwide ice cream delivery.
Creamier, multiple locations in Singapore including Toa Payoh, Yong Siak Street, Lock Road, Northshore Drive, Margaret Drive and East Coast Road, www.creamier.com.sg
DOPA
Artisanal gelato on a hot day in Singers? Sign us up! Dopa Dopa Creamery has eight flavours at its South Bridge Road outlet and ten flavours at its Tanjong Pagar Plaza Outlet. Count Roasted Pistachia, Burrata Cheese and Tasmanian Honey Gelato on the list. Each one can be enjoyed in a cone or in one of their signature croissants (think of it as a gourmet version of Singapore’s old-school ice cream bread, if you will). They also retail pints, which can be delivered to your doorstep – subscribe and get 10% off your first online order.
Dopa Dopa Creamery, 29 South Bridge Road, #01-01, Singapore 058665 and 7 Tanjong Pagar Plz, #01-107, Singapore 081007, Tel: (+65) 6535 3539/9123 2143 (Whatsapp), www.dopadopacreamery.com
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Singapore
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream began in a yellow scoop truck on the streets of New York City and now has over 50 ice cream shops in America and one ice cream shop in Singapore! Here, you can enjoy French-style ice cream, which is made with more than double the amount of egg yolks, in a variety of flavours. Indulge in their Chocolate Caramel Cheesecake ice cream, PB Brownie Honeycomb ice cream, Praline Butter Cake ice cream and more.
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, 181 Orchard Rd, Orchard Central #01-19/20, Singapore 238896, vanleeuwenicecream.sg
Kooks Creamery
Bored of regular ol’ ice cream? Hit up Kooks Creamery for artisanal ice cream scoops and its speciality – molten lava cookies. Topped with ice cream (flavours include Brown Butter, Earl Grey, Chocolate Mint, Arabica Coffee and more), each bite is sinful and the plates are pretty enough for an IG snap.
Kooks Creamery, three locations in Singapore: Serangoon, Orchard and Bedok North, www.kookscreamery.com
GelatiAmo
A gelato café by Chef Loris of Ristorante Pietrasanta, GelatiAmo serves up authentic gelato (no premixes, colouring, or preservatives here). Ice cream flavours range from a nutty Pistachio to Salted Caramel, Earl Grey, Coffee with Melted Butter and 76% Cacao for chocolate lovers. Have your gelato in a waffle cone, cup or alongside a cinnamon-coated doughnut ($6.50).
GelatiAmo, 1 Fusionopolis Way, Connexis #B1-11, Singapore 138632, www.gelatiamosg.com
Island Creamery
Island Creamery is known for its small-batch ice creams that are locally inspired. Think local flavours like Chendol, Teh Tarik, Pulut Hitam and more, tropical fruits and fun ice cream creations. Pick up a cup or cone or even a tub to enjoy ice cream at home! Island Creamery also offers a range of ice cream cakes for birthdays.
Island Creamery, 211 Holland Road, #02-03 Holland Road Shopping Centre, Singapore 278967, www.islandcreamery.com
Haagen Dazs
Prices get a little wild if you order something more complicated than a scoop, but if junior is willing to share (ha!), there are some fabulously decadent ice cream treats on offer. And if you didn’t already know, Haagen Dazs is also where you’ll find some of the best ice cream cakes in Singapore.
Haagen Dazs, multiple locations in Singapore including Punggol, Orchard and Jurong East, www.haagendazs.com.sg
Hey Sugar
Hey Sugar doesn’t just serve up delicious ice cream scoops; it’s also one of the most Instagrammable ice cream shops in Singapore. Sit down to a cone or enjoy your ice cream with a freshly baked waffle and iced tea!
Hey Sugar, Block 818 Choa Chu Kang Avenue 1, #01-06, Singapore 680818, www.facebook.com/heysugarsg
The Ice-Cream & Cookie Co.
What happens when cake and ice cream get together and live happily ever after? Gourmet ice cream sandwiches are born! A wickedly tasty afternoon treat, it’s pretty darn hard to refuse a Peanut Butter Cheesecake (peanut butter biscuits held together with cheesecake ice cream). It’s best to make your orders online for self-pickup, as they’ve yet to launch their own bricks and mortar store.
The Ice-Cream & Cookie Co., 218 Pandan Loop, Singapore 128408 (for pick-ups only), Tel: (+65) 6282 4680, www.icecreamcookieco.com
Icebar
Sit down to premium gelato, ice cream, alongside beer at Icebar and be sure to snap pix of the Instagram-worthy neon signs while you’re at it! There are more than 50 flavours of handmade gelato to choose from, and the ice cream store is open until 2am daily. Choose one of three waffle flavours – original, charcoal or coffee – and pair that with a scoop of gelato plus toppings such as crushed Oreos or Biscoff bars, gummy bears and M&Ms. Want a dairy-free treat? Icebar has plenty of options for that, too.
Icebar, 21 Hougang Street 51, #02-14, Singapore 538719, Tel: (+65) 6926 3446, www.icebar.sg
Lickers
Get fresh, handcrafted ice cream in Singapore at Lickers, all the way to 2am daily! Made in small, handcrafted batches using milk, eggs and cream, the flavours here randomly change depending on ingredient availability, and nothing is synthetic or artificial.
Lickers, three locations in Singapore including Hougang, Telok Blangah and Bukit Batok, www.lickers.com.sg
Chip Guan Heng
Though not a standalone ice cream shop in Singapore, Chip Guan Heng is the ice cream supplier for our favourite local ice cream uncles offering Chip Guan Heng layered between bread and sold on the streets. Offering traditional ice cream flavours that we grew up enjoying after a long day at school, Chip Guan Heng is a wholesale ice cream distributor and even provides ice cream live stations for corporate and private events.
Chip Guan Heng, chipguanheng.com
O Happi Place
O Happi Place is a gelato cafe at Everton Park specialising in unique artisanal gelato flavours, alongside crispy waffles, handcrafted coffee and teas. The cafe is all decked out in pastel colours and house plants making it a cosy space to tuck into delicious gelato with unique flavours such as Lychee Sorbet with Raspberry & French Rose Macarons, Dark Chocolate Whiskey and Coconut with Kopi Bergamot Orange.
O Happi Place, 5 Everton Park, 01-22, Singapore 080005, www.ohappiplace.com
Overrun.sg (Halal ice cream)
A 100% owned Muslim, halal ice cream shop in Singapore, Overrun.sg dishes out XXL servings of gelato with all sorts of indulgent toppings. It’s closed on Mondays, and when it’s open for the rest of the week, queues are long. There’s no seating at this little hole-in-the-wall ice cream cafe, and their offerings often sell out before the end of the day. They often release new ice cream flavours, and the best place to get the early scoop is on their socials.
Overrun.sg, 29 Arab Street, Singapore 199728, www.instagram.com/overrun.sg
DENZY Gelato
Led by Italy-trained ice cream connoisseur, Damien opened Denzy Gelato with his signature creation: Pear, Ginger and Ginger Flower Gelato, which was awarded the title of ‘Singapore’s Best Gelato’ in 2019. To this day, DENZY Gelato continues to serve up refreshing scoops of gelato in best-selling flavours such as Mango & Yuzu, Yoghurt Speculoos and Roasted Bronte Pistachio.
DENZY Gelato, five locations in Singapore: Hougang, Bedok, Katong, Bras Basah and Maxwell, www.denzygelato.com
The Daily Scoop
Zip by The Daily Scoop and indulge in Asian-inspired flavours like the Pandan Blue Pea Mochi, Chendol and Mao Shan Wang durian ice cream or try everyday classics such as Butterscotch Pecan, Funfetti, Key Lime Swirl and more. There are also a series of sorbet options if you have dietary restrictions.
The Daily Scoop, multiple locations in Singapore: Sembawang, Chip Bee Gardens, Sunset Way and Bedok Reservoir Road, www.thedailyscoop.com.sg
Baskin Robbins
Baskin Robbins has been selling ice cream in Singapore for years! Get your scoops in a cup or a cone (with toppings), or pick up party packs and bigger tubs if you’re bringing some home for the whole fam. Baskin Robbins also retails some delicious ice cream cakes if you’d like one for birthdays and other special occasions.
Baskin Robbins, multiple locations in Singapore including Yishun, Punggol, Serangoon, New Upper Changi Road, HarbourFront and Tiong Bahru, www.baskinrobbins.com.sg
Ben & Jerry’s
Another popular spot for ice cream in Singapore, Ben & Jerry’s has plenty of cool flavours you’ll love. Pick up pints or mini cups in classic flavours like Cherry Garcia, Strawberry Cheesecake and more, ice cream cakes, or try its Netflix-inspired flavours, Netflix and Chill-ed – a peanut butter ice cream with sweet and salty pretzel swirls and fudge brownie bits. Can’t have too much dairy? Ben & Jerry’s has you covered with its range of dairy-free ice cream that’s made with almond milk and is 100% certified vegan.
Ben & Jerry’s, 1 HarbourFront Walk, #02-K1, Singapore 098585, www.benjerry.com.sg
Salted Caramel
Salted Caramel dishes out handcrafted artisanal ice cream in flavours such as Rum and Raisin, Stout and Chocolate, Strawberry and more. Orders are made online for either self-pickup or islandwide deliveries, or you can walk into any of their three outlets for scoops of ice cream in their delicious waffle cones and bowls.
Salted Caramel, multiple locations in Singapore including Upper Thomson Road, Kilat Court and Science Park, www.saltedcaramel.sg
Smooze: healthier ice cream
Looking for healthier ice cream for the family? You are going to want to stock your freezer with Smooze’s range of good-for-you frozen treats. Their motto is Happy Treats Make Happy People and they believe that everyone should have access to delicious treats. Their coconut frozen treats are plant-based, dairy-free, vegan, and halal-certified. No refined sugar added, just pure natural ingredients! Smooze’s coconut water ice bars are made from coconut water, real fruit and fruit juice. While the creamy ice bars are made from cultured coconut milk with gut-friendly microbes. No wonder kids and their parents love them as a refreshing summer treat! Popular flavours include Calamansi, Pine-passion, Strawberry and Blackcurrant. Stock up on Smooze from just $6.90 at NTUC, Cold Storage, Giant, Shopee, Redmart, Grab, and Food Panda.
Smooze, www.smooze.fun
Mixue Ice Cream
Originally from Henan, Mixue Ice Cream has been spreading happiness through their multiple ice cream shops in Singapore. ‘Mi’ means honey and ‘Xue’ means snow, a promise that the ice cream you indulge in will be sweet snow that tastes like honey. From a Boba Ice Cream Shake to a simple Strawberry Ice Cream cone and Hawaiian Fruit Tea and more, there’s something to satisfy every sweet tooth.
Mixue Ice Cream Singapore, multiple locations in Singapore including Ang Mo Kio, Raffles, Bedok, Serangoon and more, mixue.asia
Sunday Folks
Sadly, Sunday Folks has closed their brick-and-mortar store, so we won’t be able to enjoy their Instagram-worthy ice cream waffles. However, they are still operating online, so you can order waffles, sweets and beautiful cakes and have them delivered straight to your door.
Sunday Folks, www.order.sundayfolks.com
A Spoonful of Sugar: halal ice cream
This cafe in Pasir Ris is a hit for its ice cream, waffles, milkshakes, churros cakes and macarons – almost all of which are made in-house. You’ll find 20 different halal ice cream flavours on offer, but since the flavours are always rotated, you can often expect something new.
A Spoonful of Sugar, E!Hub @Downtown East, 1 Pasir Ris Close, #01-K106, Singapore 519599, www.facebook.com/aspoonfulofsugarSG
Swensen’s
Another ice cream shop cum restaurant that’s immensely popular, Swensen’s is a go-to for their creative sundaes and yummy ice cream flavours. Well-known picks include the Sticky Chewy Chocolate Sundae, Golden Gate ice cream and waffle plate, and the Chocolate Fondue. Feeling hungry? Take on their Earthquake platter, which has eight scoops of ice cream in your flavours of choice plus eight toppings.
Swensen’s, multiple locations in Singapore including Sembawang, Woodlands, Punggol, Orchard, Pasir Ris and more, www.swensens.com.sg
Tom’s Palette
Making one new ice cream flavour per month since 2005, Tom’s Palette is dedicated to making only the freshest ice cream in Singapore. Ditching the stabilisers in favour of traditional ingredients (eggs, milk, cream, and sugar), the ice cream here is handmade and super fresh. There are more than 30 flavours in store, including classic and unorthodox creations such as Salted Egg Yolk, Nasi Lemak and Mango Sticky Rice.
Tom’s Palette, 51 Middle Road #01-01, Singapore 188959 and 212 Hougang Street 21, #01-333, Singapore 530212, Tel: (+65) 8815 8054, www.tomspalette.com.sg
Udders
Ice cream with a cheeky twist, Udders puts the fun back into frozen desserts with an interesting range of out-of-the-box flavours. Their OG outlet in Novena features vibrant colours and elements that scream Udders’ wacky identity. Mamas will adore the liquor-based ‘creams (Bailey’s & Bourbon, anyone?) while Junior chows down on a cone of Strawberry Fields made with fresh strawberries! Durian lovers, try the Emperor Mao, made with 50% pure Mao Shan Wang flesh.
Udders, multiple locations in Singapore including Upper Thomson Road, Kovan, Bukit Timah, Novena and Beach Road, www.udders.com.sg
Museum of Ice Cream
This isn’t an ice cream shop per se, but Museum of Ice Cream offers ticket holders unlimited frozen treats – some are from Denzy Gelato and some are made in-house. Expect all-you-can-eat servings of ice cream with a local twist such as Pulut Hitam Potong ice cream, Lemon Bliss Balls, Apple Pie Soft Serve, Lychee Bandung and Taro Milk Tea ice cream sandwiches – as well as unique flavours like Pina Colada ice cream. Click here for a full breakdown!
Museum of Ice Cream, 100 Loewen Road, Dempsey, Singapore 248837, www.museumoficecream.sg
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