Last updated 5 August 2026. This page was reviewed on that date. Prices, rates and opening hours change often in Singapore — confirm anything that matters directly with the business before you travel or spend.
Quick answer: Birds of Paradise owns the botanical gelato lane with floral and herbal scoops. Creamier and Apiary do classic luxury really well. Tom’s Palette is the go-to for adventurous flavour combinations, Udders brings the boozy and durian energy, and The Ice Cream Cookie Co. ships vegan-friendly pints straight to your door. Burnt Cones keeps Clementi happy with smoked waffles till midnight.
Wake up. You are not just looking for ice cream. You are looking for a reason to walk a little taller on a Tuesday afternoon. The right scoop changes how the whole day lands — on you, on your date, on the group chat. So do not reach for anything forgettable. Here is where to aim when you need the dessert to match the energy.
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Birds of Paradise
Birds of Paradise Gelato Boutique on East Coast Road takes its cues from Southeast Asian gardens, spinning fruits, flowers, herbs and spices into gelato that tastes like someone really thought about it.
The White Chrysanthemum with cacao nibs is the one everyone talks about — floral but grounded, and the kind of scoop you remember days later. Strawberry Basil and Spiced Pear keep things interesting. The cone is thyme-scented, baked fresh on site, and somehow makes the whole queue smell like a bakery. If you are feeding a crowd, their party medleys and gelato subscriptions take the fuss out of dessert. Since 2018, the Michelin Guide has nodded in their direction, and honestly, a single cone here feels like a small, cooling luxury.
Bring someone you want to impress without looking like you are trying. The open shopfront, the scent of flowers in the air — it does half the work for you. Go just before sunset. Order with quiet confidence. Walk out and let the East Coast sea breeze seal the impression.
Address: 71 East Coast Road, Singapore 428781
Hours: 12pm – 10pm (Sun–Thu), 12pm – 10:30pm (Fri–Sat)
Contact: 9862 3260 (WhatsApp)
Price: Mid-range
Website: birdsofparadise.sg
Best for the friend who thinks vanilla is a missed opportunity. Come here after a meal at one of the Restaurants in Katong or while exploring the shophouse stretch nearby in Restaurants in Joo Chiat, Singapore — it turns an ordinary evening into a proper outing.
Creamier
Creamier Handcrafted Ice Cream and Coffee sits quietly in a Toa Payoh HDB block and does simple things with a level of care that makes you want to bring your parents, your date, and your dog.
Sea Salt Gula Melaka is the scoop that made their name — caramel notes from the gula melaka, a gentle salt kick, and a texture that holds its shape without ever feeling icy. Roasted Pistachio is another steady favourite, while seasonal drops like Honey Lemon Yuzu Sorbet keep the regulars checking their socials. They pull a solid espresso too, and the pet-friendly treats mean your corgi can have a moment while you have yours. Consistency across outlets is something people notice and come back for.
Head over in the late afternoon when the light through the shopfront makes everyone look good. Order the Sea Salt Gula Melaka — the caramel and salt balance is the kind of detail that shows you pay attention. Bring a date; the unassuming HDB setting feels genuine, not try-hard. Leave with a cone, walk through the void deck, and let the moment settle.
Address: Blk 131 Toa Payoh Lorong 1 #01-02, Singapore 310131
Hours: 12pm – 10pm daily
Contact: +65 9387 6136 (WhatsApp)
Price: Mid-range
Website: creamier.com.sg
Go when you want something classic done right, or when someone in the group just needs a quiet kopi and a scoop to reset the week. None of these are sponsored placements. If you belong on this list, tell us what you do.
Udders
Udders Ice Cream leans all the way into Asian flavours and liqueur infusions, and their Lorong Kilat outlet has been a west-side ritual for years.
If you have ever argued about where to find the best Mao Shan Wang durian ice cream, The Straits Times already settled it — they named Udders the finest. It is rich, funky, and unapologetically durian, the way it should be. The Baileys Bourbon and Orange Choc Bitters scoops feel properly adult without being try-hard, and the fact you can grab pints or even find them on airline collaborations tells you the quality is locked in. Everything is creamy enough that a single scoop can feel like a proper dessert.
You come here after dinner in the west when you still have energy to argue about whether Mao Shan Wang deserves the hype. The scoops are unapologetic, so order exactly that. The shop stays open late enough for second rounds. Bring friends who do not flinch at strong flavours.
Address: 17 Lorong Kilat, #01-09, Kilat Court, Singapore 598139
Hours: 12pm – 11pm daily
Contact: +65 6466 1055
Price: Mid-range
Website: udders.com.sg
This is the pick for the kakis who treat dessert like a nightcap — boozy scoops, MSW intensity, and zero pretence. If you are curating a home feast, pairing a pint with something from a good Nasi Ambeng in Singapore spread is a pretty shiok way to end the meal.
Tom’s Palette
Tom’s Palette takes over a shophouse unit on Middle Road and runs a gelato lab that has cycled through more than 260 flavours because, apparently, they just cannot stop experimenting.
Salted Egg Yolk and Nasi Lemak gelato sound like a dare, but they work — savoury notes woven into something cold and creamy in a way that makes total sense once you try it. If you are not feeling brave, the Sicilian Pistachio is as textbook as it gets. Everything is made without additives, and the fresh, clean finish is the giveaway. They also do Belgian waffles, affogatos, and cater for private events if you want gelato that starts conversations. Open till midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, which is useful information.
Go alone on an afternoon when you are open to being surprised. The menu changes too often to have a loyalty card. Stand in front of the cabinet, taste three things that sound impossible, and pick the one that makes you raise an eyebrow. You leave with a story.
Address: 51 Middle Road, #01-01, Singapore 188959
Hours: Mon 6pm–10pm; Tue–Thu 12pm–10pm; Fri–Sat & Eve of PH 12pm–12am; Sun 12pm–10pm
Contact: +65 8815 8054
Price: Mid-range
Website: tomspalette.com.sg
Bring the person who swears they have tried everything — they have not. Also a solid stop if you are already hunting down Shoe Brands in Singapore for Discerning Fashion Aficionado around the Bugis area and need to sit down with something cold.
Apiary
Apiary on Neil Road pasteurises its own dairy base in-house and keeps the ingredient list so short you could memorise it.
Blue Milk is their signature — blue pea flower steeped into the milk, a touch of sea salt, and the kind of colour that stops people mid-scroll on Instagram. It tastes clean, not perfumey. The Sicilian Pistachio and 73% Dark Chocolate are back-pocket choices for when you want something straightforward and deeply satisfying. Sorbets and bundles round out the menu, and the Michelin Guide has included them for good reason. Everything is smooth, nothing is artificial, and the whole operation feels like a small workshop that simply cares about the craft.
You come here when you want the dessert to photograph as well as it tastes. The space is minimalist, the light hits just right, and the blue scoop is built for your feed. Go before the afternoon crowd, order with deliberation, and let the clean flavours do the heavy lifting for your image.
Address: 84 Neil Road, Singapore 088844
Hours: 12pm – 10pm (Sun–Thu), 12pm – 11pm (Fri–Sat)
Contact: +65 8490 2009
Price: Mid-range
Website: apiary.sg
Suits the purist who reads ingredient labels and the parent who wants a treat for the kids without artificial nonsense. Also a neat date-night closer if you have just eaten your way through the Restaurants on Amoy Street strip and feel like a short walk.
Burnt Cones
Born during the pandemic and still standing strong, Burnt Cones in Clementi makes gelato that is nearly fat-free — which sounds like a compromise, but the texture says otherwise.
Ube, Pistachio, and Strawberry Basil are the flavours you will see locals order without even looking at the board. The waffles are smoked, not just toasted, and that faint smokiness plays off the cold gelato in a way that should not work as well as it does. They open at 9am and run all the way to midnight, so you can do brunch pairings in the morning or a late-night cone when the craving hits. None of these are sponsored placements. If you belong on this list, tell us what you do.
For an evening gelato that does not undo your morning run, this is the spot. The smoked waffle is the move — order it with something contrasting. Go after dinner at the nearby hawker centre. Walk in, grab the corner spot, and let the texture surprise you.
Address: 105 Clementi Street 12 #01-02, Singapore 120105
Hours: 9am – 12am daily
Contact: +65 9711 1097
Price: Budget-friendly
Website: burntcones.com
Perfect for students, west-siders, and anyone who has ever wanted ice cream at 11pm on a Tuesday. The smoked waffle alone is worth crossing the island for.
The Ice Cream Cookie Co.
The Ice Cream Cookie Co. runs entirely online, shipping ice cream sandwiches and pints from their Pandan Loop kitchen with a focus on lower GI, prebiotic ingredients and Asian flavours that taste like childhood.
The Onde Onde ice cream sandwich is the move — coconut, pandan, gula melaka, all tucked between two cookies. Dark Chocolate sorbet and vegan options mean there is something for almost every dietary line you can draw, and the fact it is not-too-sweet is a deliberate choice, not an accident. They have picked up awards for their vegan creations, and the whole catalogue feels designed for families who want a treat without a sugar crash afterwards.
You order this on a Tuesday afternoon when your week needs a pickup and leaving the house is not on the cards. The delivery turns your kitchen into the dessert spot. Perfect for impressing a date without changing out of your house clothes. Put the ice cream sandwiches on a plate and nobody will guess they came from Pandan Loop.
Address: Online-only; pickup at 218 Pandan Loop #05-10, Xpace, Singapore 128408
Hours: Mon–Fri 10am – 5pm
Contact: +65 6282 4680
Price: Mid-range
Website: icecreamcookieco.com
Die die must try if you are stocking the freezer for a kids’ party, or if you want dessert sorted without leaving the house. The vegan pints also make a thoughtful gift for a host who usually gets stuck with fruit salad.
How to choose
Think about what kind of experience you are actually after. Floral, botanical scoops that feel like a spa day for your mouth? Birds of Paradise or Apiary. Classic, can’t-go-wrong flavours done with real skill? Creamier. Something wild enough to make your group chat light up? Tom’s Palette and Udders deliver that. If you are ordering in, The Ice Cream Cookie Co. is the only one built for it. Vegans and the lactose-intolerant should look at Apiary’s clear labelling and The Ice Cream Cookie Co.’s dedicated vegan range. For late-night runs, Burnt Cones opens till midnight and starts early enough for brunch. A single scoop typically runs $4–$6, pints from $12–$18 depending on the brand and flavour — fair for the quality you are getting.
If you are the sort who plans dessert around a full meal, you might also enjoy browsing our Elevate Culinary Repertoire guide for mains that deserve a worthy finish.
| Brand | Best Known For | Standout Flavour | Price Signal | Online / Pints? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birds of Paradise | Botanical gelato | White Chrysanthemum | Mid-range | Pints & subscriptions |
| Creamier | Handcrafted classics | Sea Salt Gula Melaka | Mid-range | Pints available |
| Udders | Asian & liqueur scoops | Mao Shan Wang Durian | Mid-range | Pints available |
| Tom’s Palette | 260+ inventive flavours | Salted Egg Yolk | Mid-range | Check with the business |
| Apiary | In-house dairy, no additives | Blue Milk | Mid-range | Bundles available |
| Burnt Cones | Smoked waffles, late hours | Ube | Budget-friendly | Check with the business |
| The Ice Cream Cookie Co. | Online sandwiches & vegan | Onde Onde | Mid-range | Fully online |
Summary
Singapore’s ice cream scene runs deeper than a tub of supermarket vanilla. From thyme-scented cones and smoked waffles to durian scoops that actually taste like the fruit, these seven brands each bring something worth the queue. Pick based on the mood, the company, and how far you are willing to travel for a really good cone.
Disclaimer: All details were accurate at the time of writing. Hours, prices and availability can shift, so do confirm directly with the business before heading down.
Frequently asked questions
Which brand has the most unique flavours?
Tom’s Palette cycles over 260 flavours through its menu, including Nasi Lemak and Salted Egg Yolk gelato that somehow taste exactly right.
Where can I find liqueur-infused ice cream?
Udders does Baileys Bourbon and Orange Choc Bitters scoops that feel like a cocktail in dessert form.
Are there good options for vegans or the lactose-intolerant?
Yes. Apiary makes everything without artificial additives and labels clearly. The Ice Cream Cookie Co. offers an award-winning vegan range including Dark Chocolate sorbet and vegan pints.
Which is best for families with young kids?
Creamier is pet-friendly and does gentle, familiar flavours well. The Ice Cream Cookie Co. ships lower-GI, prebiotic treats that parents appreciate.
Can I order pints for home delivery?
The Ice Cream Cookie Co. is online-only with islandwide delivery. Birds of Paradise, Creamier, and Udders also sell pints, though you may need to pick up or check delivery zones.
Which shops stay open latest?
Burnt Cones runs till midnight daily and opens at 9am, so you are covered from brunch through the late-night craving. Tom’s Palette also stays open till midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.
