Hawker classics, restaurant hidden gems and café recommendations — all in one place.
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Holland Village
The most Instagram-worthy soft serve in Singapore — served in house-made waffles with artisan toppings. Queues are long but worth it.
Must try
💡 Queue on weekdays to avoid long waits. Seasonal flavours change monthly.
Get DirectionsKampong Glam / Islandwide
Botanical ice cream using Southeast Asian ingredients — the most unique gelato in Singapore. Pandan, soursop and butterfly pea are among the flavours.
Must try
💡 The cone is house-made and spiced with thyme. The flavours rotate — try the seasonal.
Get DirectionsIslandwide
Singapore's most beloved traditional kueh (Nyonya/Peranakan sweets and pastries) shop — kueh lapis, ondeh ondeh and pandan cakes.
Must try
💡 Best bought as gifts — comes in beautiful boxes. Popular as airport takeaway.
Get DirectionsTanjong Pagar / Chinatown
Japanese-style patisserie making some of Singapore's most beautiful cakes and pastries — delicate, precise and seasonal.
Must try
💡 Limited cakes daily — go early or pre-order. Instagram before eating is mandatory.
Get DirectionsChinatown / Tanjong Pagar
Japanese-inspired cakes and desserts with Singapore twists — the yuzu tart and matcha tiramisu are consistent winners.
Must try
💡 Pre-order specialty cakes for special occasions. Sells out by 4 pm on weekends.
Get DirectionsChinatown / COPE
A Japanese artisan dessert bar specialising in complex Japanese cakes with very restrained sweetness — technically brilliant.
Must try
💡 The menu changes seasonally. Very limited seating — plan your visit.
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