Living in Singapore’s out of cone-trol weather always calls for ice cream. Back then, the ice cream stand uncles could be found everywhere – always there to help you with the heat. Now, the uncles are rarely spotted and ice cream parlours and cafes have taken over their places instead. At these parlours, wild and wacky flavours are crafted and presented in the most aesthetic-pleasing ways possible.
So, buckle up and prepare to get your fingers sticky at these 7 ice cream establishments in Singapore! After all, it’s never too cold for ice cream.
Note: This list is strictly not in order.
1. Moosh
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Moosh is a hole-in-the-wall Muslim-owned establishment which serves up wicked flavours of soft serves. The genius concoctions come in regular or large and are served in cups, cones or Kurtos, a Hungarian chimney-shaped cone cake. These insta-worthy swirls are a treat for the eyes, belly and the wallet too. You can expect generous servings for a very affordable price that will make you keep wanting more.
To name, their flavour ranges from tangy and savoury Strawberry Cheesecake to the chunky Nutella Brownie Cheesecake. Next time you pop by Haji Lane, don’t forget to drop by Moosh for some refreshing swirls!
Must-try scoops:
- Ondeh Ondeh
- Nutella Brownie Cheesecake
- Smore
Website: https://www.facebook.com/mooshsoftserve/
Contact: ask.moosh@gmail.com
Location:
44 Haji Lane, Singapore 189237
1 Tampines Walk, Our Tampines Hub, #B1-53, Singapore 520940
Opening Hours: Differs for every outlet
2. Lickety
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If you are a fan of the food at Fika Swedish Cafe & Bistro, you would be pleased to know that Lickety is yet another concept store by the same team of people! Chances are, you have already seen their rainbow pastels ice-cream cocooned in a Hong Kong styled egglet on social media before.
The egglets lean towards the taste and texture of Belgian waffles more with a buttery and fluffy texture. Pick your ice-cream flavours and toppings of choice and there you have it! A yummy icy treat that works best at conquering Singapore’s unforgiving weather.
Must-try scoops:
- Speculoos
- Mao Shan Wang Durian
- Earl Grey and Fig
- Dark Angel
Website: https://www.facebook.com/licketysg/
Contact: +65 6291 7670
Location: 34 Bussorah Street, Singapore 199452
Opening Hours: Sun-Thurs 12pm-10pm | Fri-Sat 12pm-11pm
3. Overrun
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Many of us had mourned the loss of 7-Eleven’s Mr Softee’s chendol ice cream but Overrun heard our cries and swooped in to save the day. There might be several places with chendol ice cream but nothing else can come close to Overrun’s chendol soft serves. It could be the aromatic gula Melaka infused swirls or the perfect syrup, or even the chewy pandan jelly and coconut flakes that keep winning the hearts of many. Due to its high popularity, the chendol flavour is now a regular on the menu with a rotating flavour weekly. Make sure to check their Facebook for the flavour of the week for updates!
Amp up the flavours a tad bit more with generous dollops of durian on your chendol soft serve. Just don’t blame us for getting you into a new dessert addiction!
Must-try scoops:
- Chendol Soft Serve
- Chendol Soft Serve with Durian Pulp
- Kinder Bueno (seasonal)
- Mango Sticky Rice (seasonal)
Website: https://www.facebook.com/OverrunSG-736601303387896/
Location: 18 Baghdad Street, Singapore 199657
Opening Hours: Tues-Thurs 12pm-8.30pm | Fri-Sat 12pm-10pm | Closed on Monday
4. Birds of Paradise
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The beginning of a new decade means welcoming change and all things healthy. Birds of Paradise is a good place to start in terms of your dessert fix!
Here, you will find that all their gelato bases are infused with numerous herbs, fruits, flowers and spices to create vibrant yet natural cold treats. Inspired by the best botanical flavours of nature, all the gelato are in pretty shades of pastels, sans the bright yellow of Mango. For the extra kick, eat your scoop in their speciality thyme cones which are all made fresh on the spot!
Must-try scoops:
- Peach & Rose Sorbet
- Mango
- White Crysanthemum
- Spiced Pear
Website: https://www.facebook.com/bopgelato/
Contact: +65 9678 6092 | +65 6241 2554
Location:
63 East Coast Road, #01-05, Singapore 428776
78 Airport Blvd, Jewel Changi Airport, #01-214/215/216, Singapore 819666
Opening Hours: Differs for every outlet
5. Matchaya
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All matcha lovers would feel like they have ascended up into their own personal heaven here at Matchaya. Always open to the infinite possibilities that come with tea, this progressive tea bar takes pride in crafting well-sourced and innovative products. Despite being home to all sorts of matcha-related food and beverage you can think of, they also have a good range of non-matcha desserts as well!
Must-try scoops:
- Soft Serve Ice Cream in Matcha/Houjicha/Kuromgoma/Hokkaido Milk
- Signature Matchaya Parfait
- Vegan Uji Matcha/Houjicha Ice Cream
Website: https://matchaya.sg/
Contact: +65 9837 3187
Location: 2 Handy Road, The Cathay, #01-08/09, Singapore 229233
Opening Hours: Sun-Thurs 11am-10pm | Fri-Sat 11am-10.30pm
6. Creamier
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Both an independent ice cream and coffee cafe, this lifestyle hangout spot specialises in creating premium icy cold treats out of their very own recipes. To Creamier, the secret behind good ice cream does not only lie in quality ingredients but also a lot of hard work, craftsmanship and the need for perfection.
The flavours here might not be over-the-top but one thing for sure is that they are purely good ice cream. Handcrafted in small batches every day, each scoop brings forth their very own magical moment of happiness!
Must-try scoops:
- Sea Salt Gula Melaka
- Plain Ole Chocolate
- Roasted Pistachio
- Blue Pea Vanilla
Website: https://creamier.com.sg/
Contact: info@creamier.com.sg | +65 6262 1087 | +65 6221 1076
Location:
Blk 131, Toa Payoh Lorong 1, #01-02, Singapore 310131
5A Lock Road, Gillman Barracks, Singapore 108927
78 Yong Siak Street, #01-18, Singapore 163078
Opening Hours: Differs for every outlet
7. KOOKS Creamery
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Hot N Cold. Katy Perry must have been singing about KOOKS Creamery.
The ice cream over molten cookie food trend was a buzz online and it seems like the popularity isn’t dying down anytime soon. The lava baked cookie as a base with a gooey centre that will burst out upon contact with the chilly ice cream! Pick your choice of Chocolate or Matcha Molten Cookie and the ice cream flavour calling out to you, and you are settled for the best dessert in temperamental Singapore!
Must-try scoops:
- Lemon Curd
- Milk Cereal
- Nougat
- Brown Butter
Website: https://www.facebook.com/kookscreamery/
Contact: +65 9006 8748
Location:
211 Serangoon Avenue 4, #01-02, Singapore 550211
Handy Road, The Cathay, #01-06, Singapore 229233
Opening Hours: Differs for every outlet
