Quick answer: This directory covers five dessert brands in Singapore: TOM’S PALETTE (gelato, since 2005), DESSERT FIRST (traditional desserts, since 2009), Mei Heong Yuen Dessert (Chinese desserts, Chinatown, since 2002), L’ECLAIR PATISSERIE (Singapore’s first éclair specialty store, since 2014), and APIARY CREAMERY (ice cream, Neil Road).
Desserts are always sweeter when shared, and these five spots understand that a scoop or a slice is only half the treat—the other half is the company. Whether you’re rounding up your kakis for an indulgent catch-up or soothing a solo craving in a warm, bustling space, these dessert destinations in Singapore turn sugar into connection. Here’s where to head when you want something sweet and a spot to lepak.
TOM’S PALETTE
TOM’S PALETTE (UEN: 53052806A), founded in 2005, makes gelato with fresh, raw ingredients and no artificial colorings or flavorings, in flavors like Salted Egg Yolk, Nasi Lemak, and Mango Sticky Rice.
Products or Services
Small-batch gelato that changes daily, plus event services (pre-packed cups, live scooping stations), waffles, and gelato-making teambuilding workshops.
Contact Information & Location
- Bugis: 51 Middle Road, #01-01, Singapore 188959 — Tue-Thu & Sun 12-10pm; Fri-Sat 12pm-12am; Mon closed (hours per third-party listings — confirm before visiting)
- Kovan: 212 Hougang Street 21, #01-333, Singapore 530212 — Mon-Fri 5pm-12am; Sat-Sun 12pm-12am (hours per third-party listings — confirm before visiting) — [email protected]
- Phone: +65 8815 8054
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: TOM’S PALETTE
The real scene is the gelato-making workshop, where you and your group spend an hour churning a custom batch. Afterwards, everyone crowds the tasting counter debating which local-inspired flavour—Salted Egg Yolk or Nasi Lemak—works best. A playful, hands-on way to turn dessert into a shared memory.
DESSERT FIRST
DESSERT FIRST (UEN: 200914941G), established 2009 on Liang Seah Street, serves hot and cold traditional Chinese-influenced desserts.
Products or Services
Mango, durian, and Belgian waffle desserts, soya beancurd, mango ice shaving, shaved ice, and Mango Snow Ice.
Contact Information & Location
- Location: 8 Liang Seah Street, #01-04, Singapore 189029
- Phone: +65 6333 0428
- Email: [email protected]
- Operating Hours: Mon-Thu 1pm-1am; Fri 1pm-2am; Sat 12pm-2am; Sun 12pm-1am
- Facebook: DESSERT FIRST
Pulling up a chair at one of the long shared tables, you’ll see groups excitedly spooning into bowls of mango ice shaving or passing around a wedge of Belgian waffle. It’s the kind of place where you come for something cold and end up lingering for the easy, buzzy atmosphere.
Mei Heong Yuen Dessert
Mei Heong Yuen Dessert (UEN: 200304564G), run by sisters Connie and Clara Lee, with its Chinatown flagship on Temple Street operating since 2002, is one of Singapore’s Chinatown Heritage Brands and the supplier behind FARMER BRAND groundnuts.
Products or Services
Silky peanut paste, mango snow ice, various pastes, steamed egg pudding, and chendol snow ice.
Contact Information & Location
- Location: 63-67 Temple Street, Singapore 058611 (11 outlets islandwide)
- Operating Hours: Tue-Sun 12-9:30pm; Mon closed
- Website: Mei Heong Yuen Dessert
At the Temple Street flagship, you’re likely to see families spanning three generations, each one ordering their own favourite bowl. The smooth peanut paste arrives warm and steady, and the buzz of chatter fills the air. It’s a spot that makes you feel part of Chinatown’s ongoing sweet story.
L’ECLAIR PATISSERIE
L’ECLAIR PATISSERIE (UEN: 201425386G), founded in 2014 by Sarah and Michelle (both trained at Le Cordon Bleu Paris), is Singapore’s first éclair specialty store and cafe.
Products or Services
Éclairs from classic to flavors like Orh Nee and Hojicha (up to 10 flavors daily, in regular and mini sizes), and afternoon tea sets including the Merry-Go-Délice Afternoon Tea.
Contact Information & Location
- Location: 190 Clemenceau Avenue, #01-28, Singapore Shopping Centre, Singapore 239924 (nearest MRT: Dhoby Ghaut, Exit B)
- Phone: +65 6635 7909
- Email: [email protected]
- Operating Hours: Daily 10am-6pm
- Website: L’ECLAIR PATISSERIE
The Merry-Go-Délice Afternoon Tea turns a catch-up into a proper occasion. You settle into the bright, Paris-meets-local space, passing miniature éclairs between friends while debating whether the Orh Nee or hojicha wins. It’s a leisurely, pastry-centred way to while away an afternoon together.
APIARY CREAMERY
APIARY CREAMERY (UEN: 202104013D), on Neil Road, makes handcrafted ice cream with natural ingredients and no artificial additives.
Products or Services
Ice cream flavors including Wildflower Honey with Cocoa Nibs and Sicilian Pistachio, plus charcoal waffles and lemon tart pastries, paired with Two Degrees North Coffee Company coffee.
Contact Information & Location
- Location: 84 Neil Road, Singapore 088844
- Phone: +65 8490 2009 (some listings show +65 6493 7273 — confirm before calling)
- Operating Hours: Sun-Thu 12-10pm; Fri-Sat 12pm-11pm (some listings show a later 12am Fri-Sat close — confirm before visiting); last order 30 minutes before closing
- Website: APIARY CREAMERY
The narrow Neil Road space hums with quiet conversation as small groups huddle over charcoal waffles and scoops of Wildflower Honey with Cocoa Nibs. Pair your cone with a coffee from Two Degrees North and you’ve got yourself a relaxed hangout that feels like a neighbourhood gem.
At a Glance
| Brand | Specialty | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TOM’S PALETTE | Gelato | Bugis / Kovan |
| DESSERT FIRST | Traditional Chinese-style desserts | Liang Seah Street |
| Mei Heong Yuen Dessert | Chinese desserts, heritage brand | Chinatown + 11 outlets |
| L’ECLAIR PATISSERIE | Éclairs | Dhoby Ghaut |
| APIARY CREAMERY | Ice cream | Neil Road |
About this list: This is a directory of five dessert brands in Singapore — not a ranking or endorsement, and not exhaustive.
Disclaimer: Information here has been compiled from the businesses’ own websites and other publicly available sources, current as of July 2026, and may change. We do not guarantee it is complete or error-free and disclaim liability for inaccuracies or omissions; let us know if you spot an error so we can correct it.
