15 Best Ice Cream Shops in Singapore: From Classic to Quirky

Everyday is ice cream day, thanks to our tropical heat in Singapore. That said, it is also incredibly great to have so many options around the island for having some sweet dessert!

I have scoured the whole island in pursuit of finding the best ice cream in Singapore, and while it was pretty difficult only to list 15 here (trust me, there are so many more to explore!), this list is not exhaustive.

I came across various parlours offering something to almost everyone, leaving no cone unturned! Regardless of your preferences, I’ve managed to filter through and provide 15 parlours in this list, and I’m confident it has something for everyone!

The 15 Must-Visit Ice Cream Shops

1. Lickers
2. Birds of Paradise
3. Tom’s Palette
4. Salted Caramel
5. Apiary
6. Udders
7. Dopa Dopa Creamery
8. Sunday Folks
9. Kind Kones
10. Creamier
11. Days of Elijah
12. Overrun
13. Van Leeuwen
14. Burnt Cones
15. Momolato

1. Lickers

I love this spot mostly because it’s my go-to place for late-night cravings for the best ice cream in Singapore.

Handcrafted from natural ingredients, avoiding synthetic products, this is also the place to try quirky flavours like Yakult Oreo!

• Must-try flavour: Honey Comb and Speculoos
• Price range: $3.90 onwards
• Read Google reviews here

2. Birds of Paradise

Sophisticated. Light. Fresh. Botanics. All these are what anyone would describe Birds of Paradise’s ice cream to be when you get your first lick!

Personally, my favourite on days that I want something sweet but not over the top, Bird of Paradise is my sweet escape! All their ice creams are botanically inspired with every now and then featuring spices and herbs too!

• Must-try flavour: White chrysanthemum, Midnight Gianduja
• Price range: $4.70 onwards
• Read Google reviews here

3. Tom’s Palette

Tom is probably the ‘ang moh’ who fell in love with Singapore and decided to create the best ice cream in Singapore by turning all his favourite Asian flavours into ice cream! Just kidding!

I would forewarn that despite being the OG in the ice cream industry, Tom’s palette features the quirkiest flavours like Nasi Lemak, Mango sticky rice and more, so try it when you’re feeling a little more adventurous!

• Must-try flavour: Salted Egg Yolk, Rum & Raisin and Salted Caramel Cheesecake
• Price range: $5.20 onwards
• Read Google reviews here

4. Salted Caramel

Made in-house daily to serve fresh ice cream, Salted Caramel is an artisanal ice cream parlour worth a visit, especially to succumb to that midnight sweet tooth!

They feature unique flavours like Horlicks Tim Tam and Hojicha, but make sure you also try their espresso and caramel biscuit ice cream, one of the best ice cream in Singapore you must try!

• Must-try flavour: Horlicks Tim Tam, Earl grey
• Price range: $5.50 onwards
• Read Google reviews here

5. Apiary

Just simple and good ol’ artisanal ice cream at Apiary, one of the best ice creams in Singapore for your sweet tooth cravings! Sporting fresh and natural ingredients, Apiary also goes to great lengths to pasteurise their milk in-house and keep all their ice creams free of any additions like flavouring or colourings.

Named after the location where honey bees are kept, they usually have up to 18 varieties of ice creams to choose from, with two out of them reserved for sorbets, keeping the dairy-free gang happy!

• Must-try flavour: Blue Milk, Black Sesame
• Price range: $5.00 onwards
• Read Google reviews here

6. Udders

Chances are, if you have flown with Singapore Airlines, you would have already had Udders ice cream! That’s how good and famous they are! Another OG on the list, Udders, was launched back in 2007 by its owner, who pretty much was just experimenting at home.

Today, you can find Udders all over Singapore offering Asian flavours like mao shan wang a.k.a musang king and alcoholic flavours like Baileys & Bourbon. If those aren’t your cup of tea, then go for their signatures like salted caramel or salted speculoos!

• Must-try flavour: Singapore Chendol, Mao Shan Wang
• Price range: $5.00 onwards
• Read Google reviews here

7. Dopa Dopa Creamery

Waffles and ice cream combo getting too old for you? Worry not, Dopa Dopa Creamery steps right in to elevate this to offer a beautiful flaky croissant with scoops of ice cream of your choice! It may just be one of the best ice creams in Singapore.

It doesn’t stop there, Dopa Dopa is also quite famous for their nut-based gelato flavours particularly their pistachio, macadamia and hazelnut flavours. Most say the pistachio and croissant combination is to die for!

• Must-try flavour: Pistachio, macadamia, maple pecan
• Price range: $5.00 onwards
• Read Google reviews here

8. Sunday Folks

Some say it’s soft serve, but from what we understand, Sunday Folks serves freshly churned ice cream, skipping the second freezing step ensuring you get only the freshest!

This insta-worthy hangout spot features dreamy-looking fresh ice cream on hot and fluffy Belgian waffles if you’d like something more than just ice cream. Deemed to be one of the best ice creams in Singapore, I recommend you also try their artisanal flavours!

• Must-try flavour: Pistachio, macadamia, maple pecan
• Price range: $5.00 onwards
• Read Google reviews here

9. Kind Kones

Kind to the vegans and lactose intolerant people, Kind Kones is completely free from eggs, dairy, any preservatives or artificial additives, delivering you probably the best ice cream in Singapore that is also healthy!

To top off, they have also taken into account those who are on a keto diet and included a number of options which are keto-friendly and served in wholemeal or gluten-free cones, too! Talk about being kind!

• Must-try flavour: Keto Avocado Coconut, Watermelon Strawberry Mint
• Price range: $5.90 onwards
• Read Google reviews here

10. Creamier

What a wonderful thing to be able to enjoy your favourite ice cream in Singapore with your furry friends! Creamier is special like that – not only do they feature delicious ice cream flavours and waffles, they also make ice cream which are canine friendly!

We also recommend that you keep your eye open for their limited edition ice cream flavours, which are only offered for a limited time. These seasonal flavours feature ice creams like Pulut Hitam, Lucky Date, and others.

• Must-try flavour: Earl grey lavender, roasted pistachio
• Price range: $5.00 onwards
• Read Google reviews here

11. Days of Elijah

Inspired by local desserts and sweets, Days of Elijah is a parlour that offers handmade gelato – either have it by itself or top them off with their hot Belgian waffles.

The beauty of this place is definitely the sweet memories that the ice cream will bring you of your childhood. Indulge in nostalgic flavours like cotton candy, Haw Ah (hawthorn flakes), Pulut Hitam and Pandan Kaya.

• Must-try flavour: Lychee sorbet, dark chocolate
• Price range: $4.00 onwards
• Read Google reviews here

12. Overrun

One of Singapore’s best ice creams or best-looking ice creams? You be the judge! The colours and toppings of their ice cream is no match, Overrun has been delivering wonderful tasting and looking soft serves for several years now after initially serving sandwiches and coffee.

Most of their flavours are usually changed every week, so you do get a variety to try, but their staple flavours are here to stay!

• Must-try flavour: Overrun Chendol, Durian Chendol
• Price range: $9.00 onwards
• Read Google reviews here

13. Van Leeuwen

All the way from Brooklyn, Van Leeuwen delivers its extra creamy ice cream in 16 different flavours for you to choose from.

Employing the French’s technique of using double eggs to produce ice cream, they provide the option of having it as a milkshake! The good news is, you don’t have to ditch your vegan fans for Van Leeuwen’s ice cream as they have vegan options too!

• Must-try flavour: Honeycomb, Marionberry Cheesecake
• Price range: $6.50 onwards
• Read Google reviews here

14. Burnt Cones

Featuring around 12 flavours to choose from and three kinds of cones (light, medium, dark), the taste of the cones definitely brings out the creaminess of the gelato, especially when paired with their pistachio or milk ice cream!

• Must-try flavour: Pistachio, Ube
• Price range: $5.00 onwards
• Read Google reviews here

15. Momolato

If you’re looking for a halal-certified place serving the best ice cream in Singapore, look no further; Momolato should be your choice!

Featuring many fresh, fruity flavours, Momolato’s founder wants to capture the essence of ripe fruits in her ice cream flavours. With over 18 different flavours to choose from, you’d be really spoilt for choice here!

• Must-try flavour: Kochi yuzu shiso, Himalayan osmanthus mango
• Price range: $4.90 onwards
• Read Google reviews here

Conclusion

Ice cream as a dessert has that superpower of bringing out happiness like no other dessert. I’m so glad that I managed to taste some of the best ice cream in Singapore in the attempt to write this guide for you.

Though it was an explosively sweet assignment, if I had to choose one place that I would return to, out of the 15 listed here, it would definitely be Birds of Paradise. It is one parlour with the most unique blends of ice cream flavours I’ve tasted.

I also prefer light and fresh flavours when compared to creaminess or overly sweet ice creams, so Birds of Paradise delivers just that! Their palate-refreshing flavours are fresh and a harmonious balance of all the botanical flavours produced into the most delicious ice cream!

That said, I know that we have some of the best ice creams in Singapore, and it might not be easy to pick a spot! Hopefully, you will find the right sweet spot through this guide!

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