Laurent’s Cafe & Chocolate Bar
Frenchman Laurent Bernard has done so well for himself that he’s now got a second outlet at Portsdown Road. We still favor the original branch though, Robertson Quay’s infinitely more accessible—and there’s better people watching. Skip their crispy chocolate tart (previously our old go-to, but we’ve since resigned ourselves to their gradual deterioration) in favor […]
Svelte by Taste Matters
Run by husband and wife duo, Richard and Janelle Ang, all the goodness that comes out of this dessert parlor is homemade. Richard does the heavy lifting, while Janelle has the all important task of taste testing. Their yuzu tart is fab, as is their crème brûlée. Have you tried the Lemon Tart? It’s one […]
The Daily Scoop
They’ve been around about eight years now, and it’s really a testament to how good their ice creams are (egg-free, no less). We like their newer, more accessible outlet at Holland V, with offerings like brandied fig & honey, ginger crumble and Yellow Brick Road (caramelized banana and brownie). Fans of local desserts will appreciate […]
Häagen‑Dazs
We know you don’t need us to tell you about their ice creams. Frankly, they’ve got so many flavors we wouldn’t know where to start. What you might not know is that they’ve also got a range of frozen cocktails inspired by some of their bestsellers. The Venetian Velvet is a luscious blend of Belgian […]
Island Creamery
A homegrown brand known as much for their young attractive servers as they are for their ice creams, there’s no denying they’ve got local palates in mind with flavors including pineapple tart, kopi, teh tarik and pulut hitam. Be sure to shake on heaps of Horlicks and Milo powder for an extra sugar hit. For […]
Ice-Cream Kingdom
This is a great choice for the more health‑conscious, as all their ice creams (except kaya) are egg‑free and low in fat; thanks, of course, to their “fresh skim milk only” policy. While the texture does suffer a little as a result, the flavors are rich and robust. The honey wheat crunch has mixed in […]
Obolo 112 Katong
Before you shriek about the amount of time it takes to get there, just bear in mind that it really is worth it. The offerings here are something special. With an impressive range of cakes, tartlets and dessert shooters, you’ll definitely be able to get your sugar fix. Select from caramel panna cotta topped with […]
Mei Heong Yuen Dessert
There are options aplenty at this very local Chinese dessert joint such as glutinous rice balls, steamed milk pudding, herbal jelly and walnut paste. But the real reason we come here is for their incredibly light and fluffy Taiwanese snow ice dessert which is akin to eating flavored snowflakes (tastes better than it sounds, we […]
The Cookie Museum
We still remember them fondly as The V Tearoom, but they’ve long since rebranded themselves as The Cookie Museum, and for good reason. Their cookies are now legendary, with a huge range of flavors including Madagascar Orchid, Cookie Brownie and Berry Lite (one of our faves); they’re also constantly creating new ones. If you’re adventurous, […]
Once Upon A Milkshake
It’s not easy to get your hands on good milkshakes in Singapore, so we’re glad Once Upon A Milkshake is doing its part to fill the void. And they make ‘em nice and thick, just the way they’re meant to be. Our pick is the Sir Cookies & Cream and Chocolate Truffle Castle, topped with […]