Best Ice Cream in Singapore
This is for all of you ice cream and gelato lovers out there! Nothing can go wrong with a scoop of ice cream, right? It just makes us happy, especially in Singapore’s hot weather. When you’ve had enough of the heat, don’t worry as we got plenty of ice cream and gelato selections for you. So, here are the best ice creams in Singapore!
Read also: 15 Best Croissants in Singapore to Indulge in
1. Geometry
This local gelato shop sells the best ice cream in Singapore. The 18 flavours available here are all superb, and they are all produced with high-quality natural ingredients made from scratch, using a blend of botanical tea fusion, precisely sourced cocoa, nuts, and natural fruits. You’ll also love the cosy ambiance and the owners have a good taste of music as well! As for the price, a single scoop will cost you $3.20 while double scoops will cost you $5.50.
Address: 2 Jalan Bukit Merah, #01-5142, Singapore 150002
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday, 12:00pm – 11:00pm
Halal Status: Not Halal-Certified
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2. The Dancing Elephant Ice Cream
If you’re an ice cream lover, you ought to come here! The flavours and texture of the ice cream are something that will amaze you. Not just that, they also offer homemade cookies which are just the perfect balance of everything — buttery and tasty. Although the price is slightly on the pricier side, it won’t disappoint you.
Address: 11 Sin Ming Road B3-09 Thomson V, #2, Singapore 575629
Opening Hours: Saturday & Sunday, 3:00pm – 8:00pm
Closed: Monday to Friday
Halal Status: Not Halal-Certified, however, they do offer vegan friendly flavours! They will list whether an ice cream flavour has dairy or eggs, or alcohol in the descriptions.
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3. Milk and Honey
Milk & Honey is the place to go if you’re craving handcrafted gelato. The shop serves one of the best ice creams in Singapore, including typical flavours like vanilla and chocolate, as well as premium options like earl grey and tiramisu. If you go, make sure to have a scoop of ice cream to go with your fluffy waffles. You’ll undoubtedly find yourself returning here!
Address: 86 Bedok North Street 4, #01-179, Singapore 460086
Opening Hours: Monday to Wednesday, 2:00pm – 12:00am
Thursday, 1:00pm – 12:00am
Friday, 1:00pm – 1:00am
Saturday, 12:00pm – 1:00am
Sunday, 12:00pm -12:00am
Halal Status: Halal
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4. The Daily Scoop
We all deserve an ice cream shop in the neighbourhood, so here comes The Daily Scoop! They offer various delicious flavours like strawberry shortcake, lychee martini and they also serve up delicious waffles and brownies that go perfectly with the ice cream. Visiting their café on your first visit has been compared to a ‘treasure find’ by ice cream enthusiasts, so come and experience it for yourself!
Store Locations: Click here to see all locations
Halal Status: N/A
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5. Days of Elijah
Days Of Elijah Gelato handcrafts each gelato from scratch with fresh ingredients to assure quality in every taste. The flavours here are inspired by local sweet delights from the 1970s and 1980s, which bring back many joyful memories. Don’t forget to pair it with their waffle — thick, crispy and soft inside. Also, this little ice cream shop in Singapore is aesthetically pleasing which is just perfect for those who love taking OOTD!
Address: 44 Owen Rd, #01-313, Singapore 210044
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Thursday, 12:00pm – 10:00pm
Friday & Saturday, 12:00pm – 11:00pm
Sunday, 1:00pm – 10:00pm
Closed: Monday
Halal Status: Halal
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6. Apiary
This list of the best ice cream in Singapore would be incomplete without Apiary! It is envisioned as a sweet destination for specialised desserts and ice cream. They only utilise high-grade, natural, and fresh ingredients for you to have the best experience. If the weather gets a little too hot, this is the perfect spot for you to grab a scoop of ice cream.
Address: 84 Neil Rd, Singapore 088844
Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday & Sunday, 12:00pm – 10:00pm
Friday & Saturday, 12:00pm – 11:00pm
Halal Status: Halal
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7. DOPA
DOPA wants to be known as the spot with the best ice creams in Singapore and an environment where people will find peace of mind from an array of artisanal in-house nut-based gelato. If you’d like to confirm that, come and try it for yourself! For a first timer here, we’d recommend you to get the pistachio flavour because once you take a bite (or a lick) of it, you’ll find yourself coming back here.
Address: 29 South Bridge Rd, #01-01, Singapore 058665
Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday & Sunday, 12:00pm – 10:00pm
Friday & Saturday, 12:00pm – 10:30pm
Halal Status: Not Halal-Certified
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8. Birds of Paradise
The flavour here has been meticulously crafted by employing common herbs such as basil and blue ginger, as well as culinary cues from the Southeast Asian palette. They take the time to carefully integrate spices and herbs into their gelato, resulting in a flavour and smell experience that is both refreshing and well-balanced. Also, we know we’re talking about ice cream, but their cones are truly out of this world. If you like ice cream in a cone, you know where to go.
Store Locations: Click here to see all locations
Halal Status: Not Halal-Certified (Free of Alcohol and Gelatin)
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9. Smitten Ice Cream Bar
Stop by this halal-certified ice cream maker if you’re in the Bedok area! They sell a variety of ice cream flavours, including Yakult flavours! We don’t think we’ve ever encountered Yakult-flavoured ice cream before. They also have the best waffles in town, which are really fluffy and fragrant. You’ll be smitten by the ice cream served here, just like the name suggests.
Address: 348 Bedok Rd, #01-11, Singapore 469560
Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday & Sunday, 12:00pm – 11:00pm
Friday & Saturday, 12:00pm – 1:00am
Halal Status: Halal
10. Bynd Artisan + Sunday Folks
The collaboration space of Bynd Artisan + Sunday Folks, located in Ion Orchard, is something you wouldn’t want to miss. Sunday Folks serves artisanal, freshly made ice cream in two popular ways: parfaits and cakes. Also, they’ve just introduced a new flavour in July, which is Asia’s first Caviar ice cream. If you’re feeling a little boujee, you might want to get your hands on it!
Address: 2 Orchard Turn #04-11 ION Orchard, Singapore 238801
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday, 10:00am – 9:30pm
Halal Status: Not Halal-Certified
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11. Monarchs & Milkweed Gelato
Monarchs & Milkweed, a local gelato shop founded in 2020 by two cooks, Eric and Mandeep, brings you superb gelato in both classic and fresh flavours. Their cones are crunchy and mildly spiced, which is unusual when you compare to the other ice cream shops here in Singapore.
Plus, they really know how to balance their flavours very well, especially the Citrus Pistachio Swirl. Who would’ve thought that citrus and pistachio blend well together? Well, Eric and Mandeep sure did!
Address: 802 North Bridge Rd, #01-01, Singapore 198770
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 12:00pm – 10:00pm
Closed: Monday
Halal Status: Halal
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12. Udders
Udders Ice Cream goal was to develop Asian flavours for Asians, as well as alcoholic flavours for those who enjoy a little kick! You will be spoiled for choices with the flavour options offered here. Besides, their waffles are too good to be true which reach the point where you can eat it just on its own.
For Muslims, although their physical stores are not halal-certified, some of the selected pint flavours in Udders stores are made in a halal-certified kitchen. Just make sure to ask them upon ordering!
Store Locations: Click here to see all locations
Halal Status: Selected pint flavours in Udders stores are made in a halal-certified kitchen, however, their physical store is not halal-certified. (Free of pork or pork-derived ingredients)
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13. Kind Kones
Vegans, you’re going to adore this place! Their ice cream selection is so amazing and delicious that it’s impossible to believe they’re all plant-based! We also give the ice cream shop a bonus point because its interiors are quite minimalistic and roomy, as well as their nice staff members! You can absolutely come here if you crave ice cream but also want to be healthy.
Address: 583 Orchard Rd, #B1-27, Singapore 238884
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 12:00pm – 10:00am
Saturday & Sunday, 12:00pm – 10:30am
Halal Status: Halal
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14. Burnt Cones
Burnt Cones have gained a devoted fan base since their beginning in 2020. With their wonderful cuisine, coffee, and of course, ice creams, you’ll love it here! We encourage you to try the Ube flavour as well as the Black sesame. Furthermore, their waffles are delectably crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. It’s also different from the others because we thought it was caramelised – as the brand name suggests!
Store Locations: Click here to see all locations
Halal Status: Not halal-certified (Free of pork, lard, and alcohol)
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15. The Humble Scoop
The Humble Scoop, a new ice cream shop in the East, is located in the basement of the old shopping mall in Katong. This shop solely sells homemade ice cream with local and nostalgic flavours. The In-Kueh-dible, a mixture of salted coconut and gula melaka, is one of the best ice creams in Singapore you’ll ever taste. It is just the perfect treat for any occasion!
Address: 865 Mountbatten Road B1-92, Katong Shopping Centre, Singapore 437844
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Thursday, 12:00pm – 8:30pm
Friday to Sunday, 12:00pm – 9:30pm
Halal Status: Not Halal-Certified
