The 10 Best Ice Cream Parlours in Singapore

Singapore's top ice cream and gelato parlours for craft scoops, local flavours and reliable waffles.

Reviewed by our editors · Updated July 2026 · How we rank

Our verdict: Birds of Paradise Gelato Boutique is the best ice cream parlour in Singapore right now - best overall craft gelato experience. Tom's Palette runs it closest.

Singapore has a strong ice cream scene because demand is constant: hot weather, late dinners, cafe culture and a taste for both nostalgic local flavours and serious gelato. The best parlours are not just sweet stops. They balance texture, ingredient quality, flavour clarity, seating comfort, outlet access and whether the waffle or cone is worth the extra order.

This ranking focuses on dedicated ice cream and gelato parlours that are currently operating with public websites and clear shop information. We prioritised operators with a distinct point of view, consistent in-store experience, strong local reputation and enough variety for repeat visits, while keeping an eye on value and convenience.

01
Birds of Paradise Gelato Boutique
85/100
Botanical gelato in thyme cones, with Southeast Asian flavours and islandwide boutiques.
53 Craig Road #01-01, Singapore 089691
+65 9862 3260 hello@birdsofparadise.sg birdsofparadise.sg
$$ price range
“Best overall craft gelato experience.” - our editors
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Birds of Paradise is still one of Singapore's most recognisable gelato brands because its flavours feel deliberate. The botanical angle is not just branding; the chrysanthemum, lychee, hojicha and herb notes are clear without turning medicinal. The thyme cone is a real signature and adds aroma before the first bite. The downside is that popular outlets can queue, and some flavours cost more than casual scoop-shop expectations. Still, it remains one of the easiest recommendations for visitors and locals alike.
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It pairs strong product identity with reliable execution, broad accessibility and flavours that feel rooted in this region.
Birds of Paradise Gelato Boutique specialises in botanical gelato and sorbet made with fruits, flowers, herbs, pods and spices. The brand is known for flavours such as White Chrysanthemum, Sea Salt Hojicha, Lychee Raspberry, Pistachio and Midnight Gianduja, often served in its house-made thyme-scented cone. It has expanded beyond its early boutique format to outlets at Craig Road, Beach Road, Jewel, Holland Village, Katong, Mandai and VivoCity. The brand has also been recognised by the Michelin Guide, which highlighted its quality gelato, sorbet and distinctive flavour range.
THE EDITORS' SCORECARD - 85/100
Unique Service Proposition18/20
Quality of Service18/20
Accessibility18/20
Value for Money17/20
Innovation14/20
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02
Tom's Palette
88/100
Long-running local gelato shop famous for bold and unusual flavours.
51 Middle Road #01-01, Singapore 188959
8815 8054 smiles@tomspalette.com.sg tomspalette.com.sg
$$ price range
“Most creative local flavour range.” - our editors
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Tom's Palette is where you go when you want ice cream with personality. The shop has spent years proving that local and savoury-leaning flavours can still work as dessert, while keeping enough dependable choices for less adventurous friends. Its strongest point is range: there is usually something you have not tried before. The honest trade-off is that rotating flavours can be hit or miss depending on your palate, and the Bugis outlet can feel busy. Still, few places show more confidence in flavour development.
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It has longevity, originality and a genuine local following, with handmade production and one of Singapore's deepest flavour libraries.
Tom's Palette has been serving handmade ice cream and gelato since 2005 and remains one of Singapore's most creative scoop shops. Its website describes a library of more than 260 flavours, including Salted Egg Yolk, Nasi Lemak and Mango Sticky Rice, alongside classic options. The brand emphasises fresh and raw ingredients, with no colouring, premixes or artificial flavouring. It operates outlets at Bugis and Kovan, offers daily-changing flavours, and runs events plus team-building workshops built around ice cream making and waffles.
THE EDITORS' SCORECARD - 88/100
Unique Service Proposition19/20
Quality of Service18/20
Accessibility16/20
Value for Money17/20
Innovation18/20
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03
Dopa Dopa Creamery
87/100
Nut-forward artisan gelato parlour especially known for pistachio.
29 South Bridge Road #01-01, Singapore 058665
6535 3539 info@dopadopa.sg dopadopacreamery.com
$$ price range
“Best for pistachio lovers.” - our editors
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Dopa Dopa is the safest pick when someone in the group specifically wants pistachio. The texture is dense and smooth, and the nut flavours have proper depth rather than just sweetness. The cafe also works well for after-meal dessert around the CBD and Tanjong Pagar area. The trade-off is that the strongest part of the menu is quite nut-led, so it may feel narrower if you prefer fruit, tea or playful local flavours. For pistachio lovers, though, it is one of Singapore's clearest standouts.
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Its reputation for pistachio and nut-based gelato is unusually strong, and the two central outlets make it easy to recommend for serious gelato fans.
Dopa Dopa Creamery is an artisan gelato business with outlets at South Bridge Road and Tanjong Pagar Plaza. Its official site lists gelatos, drinks, pints, bundle sets, nut spreads and event cart options, including coffee carts and pozetti push carts. The shop is best known for nut-focused gelato, especially pistachio variations such as roasted pistachio and pistachio kunafa, with pints available through its online store. Time Out notes its pozetti-style presentation and smooth gelato, with pistachio as a popular order.
THE EDITORS' SCORECARD - 87/100
Unique Service Proposition18/20
Quality of Service18/20
Accessibility17/20
Value for Money16/20
Innovation18/20
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04
Apiary
86/100
Neil Road ice creamery making natural, in-house pasteurised scoops.
84 Neil Rd, Singapore 088844
+65 8490 2009 store@apiary.sg apiary.sg
$$ price range
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Apiary is one of the most dependable sit-down ice cream spots near the city fringe. The flavours are polished rather than noisy, with the honey-based Apiary scoop a sensible first order and pistachio or dark chocolate for richer tastes. It is also a good pick when you want waffles, not just takeaway scoops. The trade-off is the small-site experience: peak periods can mean waiting, and some reviews are less warm on waffle consistency than the ice cream itself. The scoops remain the reason to go.
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It offers natural ingredients, in-house dairy handling, strong core flavours and a central Neil Road location with enough dessert options for groups.
Apiary is a one-shop ice creamery at 84 Neil Road, close to Maxwell MRT. Its official site states that the team pasteurises dairy in-house and makes ice cream without artificial flavours or colourings. The menu includes signatures such as Apiary honey ice cream with cacao nibs, Blue Milk with sea salt and blue pea flower, Sicilian pistachio, 73 percent dark chocolate and Alphonso mango sorbet. The shop also sells tasting sets, pints, waffles, brownies, pastries and next-day islandwide delivery for online orders.
THE EDITORS' SCORECARD - 86/100
Unique Service Proposition17/20
Quality of Service18/20
Accessibility16/20
Value for Money17/20
Innovation18/20
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05
Creamier Handcrafted Ice Cream and Coffee
81/100
Handcrafted ice cream, waffles and local-inspired pints from a homegrown Singapore brand.
Blk 131 Toa Payoh Lorong 1, #01-02, Singapore 310131
creamier.com.sg
$$ price range
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Creamier is dependable in the way a neighbourhood dessert shop should be. The ice cream is creamy, flavour-led and easy to like, while waffles give the dine-in experience a proper dessert finish. Local-leaning flavours such as gula melaka, pulut hitam and sesame tang yuan help it feel more Singaporean than a standard scoop bar. The drawback is that it is less distinctive than Birds of Paradise and less premium than a patisserie, but it offers better everyday value.
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It remains one of Singapore's most trusted homegrown ice cream brands, with good value, multiple outlets and flavours locals actually reorder.
Creamier Handcrafted Ice Cream and Coffee started in Toa Payoh in 2011 and now operates several scoop shops in Singapore, including Toa Payoh, Tiong Bahru, Punggol Northshore and Margaret Market. Its official shop lists ice cream, croissants, pastries, party packs and pints, with flavours such as Sea Salt Gula Melaka, Roasted Pistachio, Earl Grey Lavender, Thai Milk Tea, Pulut Hitam and Sesame Tang Yuan. The brand also offers retail and delivery options through supermarkets and delivery platforms, making it one of the easier homegrown ice cream names to revisit regularly.
THE EDITORS' SCORECARD - 81/100
Unique Service Proposition16/20
Quality of Service17/20
Accessibility17/20
Value for Money17/20
Innovation14/20
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06
Momolato
84/100
Award-winning gelato cafe and supplier with many seasonal flavours.
723 North Bridge Road, Singapore
momolato.com
$$ price range
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Momolato is useful when you want variety and dietary options without leaving the craft gelato category. The menu direction is broad: classic cafe desserts, event-friendly products, vegan options and bolder seasonal flavours. That range makes it particularly practical for groups where not everyone wants the same kind of scoop. The trade-off is focus. Compared with a tight boutique concept, Momolato can feel more like a dessert and catering platform than a single purist parlour. Still, the credentials and flavour breadth justify its place.
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It brings award-recognised gelato credentials, a deep flavour catalogue and strong event and delivery infrastructure, while still running a physical cafe.
Momolato operates a gelato cafe at 723 North Bridge Road and also supplies gelato, popsicles, gelato cakes and catering for events. Its website says the brand started as a gelato supplier in 2013 and now offers more than 350 flavours, with trendy seasonal creations, vegan gelato, keto low-carb options and designer fruit pops. The site also highlights achievements at the Gelato World Tour and its role serving cafes, restaurants, hotels and events. Dine-in customers can order gelato with waffles, croffles and other desserts.
THE EDITORS' SCORECARD - 84/100
Unique Service Proposition17/20
Quality of Service17/20
Accessibility15/20
Value for Money17/20
Innovation18/20
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07
Gelato Labo
83/100
Small-batch gelato brand with fruit, tea and premium nut flavours.
108 Faber Drive, Singapore 129418
questions@gelatolabo.com gelatolabo.com
$$ price range
THEBESTSG STAFF REVIEW
Gelato Labo is strongest when you want refined, ingredient-led flavours that are not too sweet. Fruit sorbets and tea-leaning specials are a good fit for Singapore weather, while the premium nut and chocolate flavours keep the menu grounded. It is less of a loud, social-media-led shop and more of a reliable small-batch gelato stop. The trade-off is that prices can feel premium, and outlet ambience varies by location. For flavour clarity and natural ingredients, it deserves a high place in the list.
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It offers small-batch production, natural ingredients, several current shop locations and a flavour list that balances fruit, chocolate, coffee and premium nuts.
Gelato Labo makes fresh-churned gelato in small batches and sells through outlets listed at Faber Drive, Joo Chiat Road and Seng Poh Lane. Its official site says it uses fresh natural fruits and ingredients, with flavours such as New Zealand kiwi sorbet, Yali pear sorbet, Hokkaido milk and acacia honey, Piedmont hazelnut, Colombian cold brew, Mauritius lychee, 70 percent Guanaja dark chocolate and Bronte pistachio with Himalayan pink salt. The brand also offers dessert sets, private events and next-day delivery, with freeze packing for transport.
THE EDITORS' SCORECARD - 83/100
Unique Service Proposition17/20
Quality of Service18/20
Accessibility16/20
Value for Money15/20
Innovation17/20
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08
Burnt Cones
82/100
Neighbourhood gelato chain with waffles, coffee and long opening hours.
105 Clementi Street 12, #01-02, Singapore 120105
+65 9711 1097 burntcones.com
$$ price range
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Burnt Cones is a practical recommendation because it solves the access problem better than many boutique gelato shops. There are multiple outlets, the hours are generous at several branches, and the combination of gelato, waffles and coffee works for brunch, dessert or a late snack. The best flavours are satisfying and approachable rather than overly experimental. The trade-off is consistency across outlets: a chain with varied sites can feel different depending on where you go. Overall, it is a strong everyday gelato choice.
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It has expanded responsibly, keeps several convenient neighbourhood and campus outlets, and offers a reliable gelato, waffle and coffee format.
Burnt Cones opened in December 2020 and has grown into a multi-outlet business with locations including Sunset Way, NeWest Mall, NUS MD11, NUS University Hall, United Square, One North and IOI Central Boulevard Towers. Its official site describes a focus on good food made with quality ingredients, and lists outlet phone numbers and opening hours. The menu is built around gelato, waffles and coffee, with newer monthly specials giving regulars a reason to return. Some outlets open very early or very late, depending on location.
THE EDITORS' SCORECARD - 82/100
Unique Service Proposition15/20
Quality of Service17/20
Accessibility17/20
Value for Money17/20
Innovation16/20
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09
Udders
81/100
Homegrown ice cream name known for durian and alcohol-infused flavours.
17 Lorong Kilat, #01-09 Kilat Court, Singapore 598139
+65 6466 1055 moo@udders.com.sg udders.com.sg
$$ price range
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Udders is not the newest or trendiest shop here, but it still matters because it helped normalise homegrown premium ice cream in Singapore. The durian flavours are a major draw, and the alcohol-infused range gives adults something more interesting than vanilla and chocolate. It also wins on accessibility, with several familiar neighbourhood outlets. The trade-off is that the experience feels more classic than cutting-edge, and some newer gelato specialists have more refined textures. For durian, variety and nostalgia, Udders remains relevant.
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It has strong brand recall, multiple operating outlets, dependable local flavours and a long track record serving both retail customers and events.
Udders is a long-running Singapore ice cream brand with local outlets at Bukit Timah, Novena, Upper Thomson, Beach Road and Kovan. Its official site lists dine-in locations, online ordering, catering, workshops, parties, supermarket stockists and overseas presence. The brand is well known locally for bold flavours, especially Mao Shan Wang durian and alcohol-infused scoops such as Baileys-style and bourbon-led options, alongside family-friendly staples. Udders also runs workshops and event services, making it one of the more established names in Singapore's ice cream scene.
THE EDITORS' SCORECARD - 81/100
Unique Service Proposition16/20
Quality of Service16/20
Accessibility18/20
Value for Money17/20
Innovation14/20
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10
Lickers
80/100
Late-night neighbourhood ice cream cafes serving waffles until 2am.
124 Hougang Ave 1, #01-1446, Singapore 530124
lickers.com.sg
$$ price range
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Lickers makes this list because it fills a real gap: quality neighbourhood ice cream after regular cafe hours. It is especially useful for supper groups, late shifts and casual dates when most dessert shops are closed. The flavours are approachable, the waffles are part of the draw, and the HDB-heartland locations give it a different role from CBD gelato boutiques. The trade-off is that it is more about comfort and convenience than highly technical gelato. For late-night handcrafted ice cream, it is hard to ignore.
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It offers small-batch ice cream, multiple heartland outlets and reliably late hours, giving Singapore a strong after-dinner dessert option.
Lickers is a neighbourhood ice cream cafe brand with scoop shops in Hougang, Bukit Batok, Boon Keng and Ang Mo Kio. Its official site positions it as a late-night ice cream cafe open till 2am daily, with handcrafted scoops, warm waffles, ice cream cakes and delivery. The brand says its ice cream is made in small batches, without preservatives, artificial flavouring or off-the-shelf mixes. Outlet pages list clear addresses and hours, making it one of the easier dessert options for supper-time cravings outside the central area.
THE EDITORS' SCORECARD - 80/100
Unique Service Proposition17/20
Quality of Service15/20
Accessibility18/20
Value for Money17/20
Innovation13/20
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Best Ice Cream Parlours in Singapore compared

Rank	Name	Known for	Price
#1	Birds of Paradise Gelato Boutique	gelato · botanical	$$
#2	Tom's Palette	local · creative	$$
#3	Dopa Dopa Creamery	pistachio · gelato	$$
#4	Apiary	handcrafted · waffles	$$
#5	Creamier Handcrafted Ice Cream and Coffee	ice cream · waffles	$$
#6	Momolato	award winning · gelato	$$
#7	Gelato Labo	small batch · natural	$$
#8	Burnt Cones	waffles · coffee	$$
#9	Udders	durian · local brand	$$
#10	Lickers	late night · waffles	$$

Ice Cream Parlours in Singapore - your questions

What is the difference between ice cream and gelato?

Gelato is usually churned with less air and served slightly warmer, giving it a denser, smoother texture. Ice cream can be richer and firmer. In Singapore, many parlours use both terms depending on their production style.

How much does a scoop usually cost in Singapore?

Most reputable parlours charge about $4.30 to $6 for a standard single scoop, with premium flavours such as pistachio, durian or specialty chocolate costing more.

Which flavours should first-timers try?

Start with the signature flavour, pistachio, chocolate or a local-inspired scoop such as gula melaka, pulut hitam, teh tarik or chrysanthemum. These flavours usually reveal the shop's ingredient quality and balance.

Are these places suitable for families?

Yes, most are casual scoop shops. Check opening hours, seating and queue conditions before going with young children, especially at popular outlets in malls or small shophouse spaces.

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