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8 Best Dessert Shops and Bakeries

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Indulge in Singapore's ultimate dessert guide, showcasing legendary heritage confectioneries, comforting traditional Chinese sweets, and progressive pastry kitchens.

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French Bakery / Pastries

Tiong Bahru Bakery

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Tiong Bahru

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French Bakery / PastriesTiong Bahru$
Tiong Bahru Bakery

Highly credited with spearheading the artisanal French pastry movement in Singapore, this neighborhood bakery is renowned for its buttery, hand-folded croissants.

Menu highlights

  • Kouign Amann โ€” A caramelised, layered French pastry that is one of the bakery's most iconic items.
  • Brie & Roasted Mushroom Croissant โ€” A savoury croissant variation frequently recommended as a must-order.
  • Green Tea Croissant โ€” A flavoured croissant variant popular among regulars.
  • Hojicha Latte โ€” A specialty coffee-adjacent beverage paired with the bakery's pastry offerings.
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Traditional Chinese Desserts

Ah Chew Desserts

Bugis

Traditional Chinese DessertsBugis$
Ah Chew Desserts

Operating for over two decades, it is a legendary pioneer of traditional Chinese desserts, famous for comforting classics like Mango Sago with Pomelo and Black Sesame Paste.

Menu highlights

  • Durian Sago โ€” The shop's signature dessert, a cold sago dish topped generously with fresh durian.
  • Durian Mango Sago with Pomelo โ€” A fruit-forward variation combining durian, mango, and pomelo in a chilled sago base.
  • Milk Steamed Egg with Red Bean โ€” A traditional warm dessert of steamed egg custard paired with sweetened red bean.
  • Black Glutinous Rice with Vanilla Ice Cream โ€” A modern pairing of the traditional black rice dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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Traditional Chinese Desserts

Yat Ka Yan Dessert

Bugis

Traditional Chinese DessertsBugis$
Yat Ka Yan Dessert

A beloved family-run dessert shop at Fortune Centre, it is celebrated for its warm, nostalgic service and expertly made traditional sweet soups and sago desserts.

Menu highlights

  • Durian Chendol โ€” A twist on classic chendol incorporating fresh durian, one of the shop's most recommended items.
  • Yam Paste โ€” A traditional smooth taro dessert paste, a mainstay of the extensive hot dessert menu.
  • Cheng Tng โ€” A classic cooling herbal dessert soup, a longstanding item on the menu.
  • Avocado Sago โ€” A modern fruit-forward sago dessert combining avocado for a creamy texture.

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Bakery / Cupcakes

Plain Vanilla Bakery

Tiong Bahru

Bakery / CupcakesTiong Bahru$
Plain Vanilla Bakery

Founded in 2011, this independent bakery is celebrated for its rustic charm and comforting, freshly baked gourmet cupcakes made with premium ingredients.

Menu highlights

  • Signature Cupcakes โ€” A rotating selection of cupcakes.
  • French Toast with Mixed Berries โ€” A brunch item served in an uncommon cubed brioche style, a standout weekend order.
  • Vine-Ripened Tomato Tartine โ€” A savoury open-faced tartine that has received strong reviews, especially among lighter breakfast eaters.
  • Seasonal Sliced Cakes and Tarts โ€” A range of bakes complementing the core cupcake offering.

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Artisanal Ice Cream & Waffles

Sunday Folks

Orchard

Artisanal Ice Cream & WafflesOrchard$
Sunday Folks

Popular for its handcrafted soft-serve ice cream and freshly baked waffles, this chic cafรฉ offers beautifully presented, premium-flavored desserts.

Menu highlights

  • Sea Salt Gula Melaka Ice Cream โ€” A soft-serve flavour combining sea salt with palm sugar, one of the brand's most iconic offerings.
  • Square Waffles with Soft Serve โ€” The bakery's signature format, pairing crisp waffles with tall swirls of ice cream.
  • Nasi Lemak Parfait โ€” A dessert reinterpretation of the classic hawker dish, given a sweet makeover.
  • Earl Grey Lavender Ice Cream โ€” A floral, tea-infused soft-serve flavour among the rotating menu.

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Progressive Dessert Art

2am:dessertbar

Holland Village

Progressive Dessert ArtHolland Village$$
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Helmed by award-winning pastry chef Janice Wong, this late-night destination is a creative hub that redefines desserts as edible art with bold, multi-sensory creations.

Menu highlights

  • Chocolate Water Dessert โ€” A signature dessert made of equal parts chocolate and water, showcasing chef Janice Wong's boundary-pushing style.
  • Cinnamon Sponge with Caramelised Apple and Miso Fudge โ€” A composed dessert balancing warmth, depth, and lingering sweetness.
  • Progressive Tasting Desserts โ€” A rotating series of artfully plated desserts that blur the line between sweet and savoury.

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Traditional Bakery / Kopitiam

Chin Mee Chin Confectionery

Joo Chiat

Traditional Bakery / KopitiamJoo Chiat$
Chin Mee Chin Confectionery

Established in 1925, this legendary heritage coffee shop is a landmark in Katong, beloved for its charcoal-toasted kaya buns and classic sugee cake.

Menu highlights

  • Kaya Toast โ€” Charcoal-grilled toast with house-made kaya, a breakfast staple reviewers consistently praise.
  • Cream Horn โ€” A buttery, flaky pastry filled with vanilla buttercream, a highly raved classic.
  • Hainanese Pork Chop Rice โ€” A hearty savoury dish served alongside the confectionery's traditional bakes.
  • Pandan Chiffon Cake โ€” A traditional Singaporean sponge cake flavoured with pandan.

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Durian Desserts

99 Old Trees

Outram

Durian DessertsOutram$
99 Old Trees

This durian-specialty cafe imports premium durians daily from Pahang, crafting unique durian-centric desserts like Mao Shan Wang durian sago and swiss rolls.

Menu highlights

  • Durian Mousse โ€” A creamy mousse cake built around fresh durian, one of the shop's core offerings.
  • Durian Chendol โ€” A dessert combining fresh durian with the traditional chendol format.
  • Durian Swiss Roll โ€” A house-made Swiss roll filled with fresh durian cream, cited as a standout by reviewers.
  • Durian Puffs โ€” Pastry puffs filled with durian, frequently recommended alongside the mousse and rolls.

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