Quick answer: For a waffle that is crisp outside, soft inside and never an afterthought, Apiary and Creamier are the steady go-tos. Hvala does a vegan waffle with toasted rice that matcha drinkers will appreciate, Three’s A Crowd brings gula melaka into the batter, and The Better Scoop stuffs nian gao in theirs during certain seasons. Sunday Folks and Gelatolabo round out a strong list with butter-forward bakes and mochi-style options.
If you need waffles that won’t get you into trouble with your own rules – halal, vegan, no dairy – this list tells you which ones can. No need to guess or ask awkward questions. Just check the box and go.
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Apiary
Apiary sits on Neil Road and has quietly built a reputation on butter – specifically, brown butter waffles that come off the iron with a salty, nutty character most places cannot touch.
The kitchen churns its own ice creams and the pairing people keep returning for is the Sicilian pistachio. There is also an Apiary honey with cocoa nibs flavour if you want something closer to home. Homemade chocolate sauce and maple syrup land on the plate without you having to ask. Ingredients are premium, natural, and handled with a light touch – nothing tastes like it came from a bottle.
84 Neil Road, Singapore 088844
+65 8490 2009
Sun–Thu 12pm–10pm, Fri–Sat 12pm–11pm
apiary.sg
This is the spot when you want to treat a friend who notices butter percentages. Go after work on a Friday – they stay open an extra hour, so you can order a second round without rushing.
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If your rule is ‘must have real butter’, Apiary on Neil Road passes. Brown butter notes mean you get depth without syrup overwhelm. Go on a weekday afternoon if you don’t want to wait long. The shop is small, so large groups – agak agak difficult.
Hvala
Over at Victoria Street and a few other branches, Hvala takes a different road entirely. Their waffle is dairy-free and vegan, yet it arrives with a crispness that holds its own under a scoop of matcha gelato.
The detail that makes it sing is the sprinkle of toasted genmai – puffed rice grains that add a nutty crackle. Everything orbits Japanese tea culture here, so you can pair that plate with a ceremonial-grade matcha latte and feel like you have had a proper afternoon ritual, not just dessert. Golden syrup ties the sweetness together without masking the tea.
30 Victoria Street #01-04/05, Singapore 187996
(More branches available on their site)
Daily 12pm–9:30pm
hvala.com.sg/locations
This is the one to remember when your dairy-free friend has been stuck with sorbet at every gathering. Or just when you want something lighter that still feels considered.
For dairy-free and vegan rules, Hvala has you covered. Their waffle holds crisp without egg or butter, and the matcha pairing is a safe bet. Branches can get crowded, so tapau if the seats are full. The genmai sprinkle – can eat, no problem.
Creamier Handcrafted Ice Cream and Coffee
Toa Payoh Lorong 1 is where you will find Creamier, a neighbourhood name that long ago outgrew the neighbourhood. Golden waffles are the backbone, buttery and fragrant, and they come out at a price that does not make you wince.
Match one with Thai milk tea ice cream for that slightly malty kick, or butterscotch almond if you lean towards caramel notes. Maple or chocolate syrup finishes the plate. Small-batch production means the flavours rotate based on what is good, so there is always a reason to check back.
Blk 131 Toa Payoh Lorong 1 #01-02, Singapore 310131
+65 9387 6136 (WhatsApp)
Tue–Sun 12pm–10pm, closed Mon
creamier.com.sg
Solid for a Tuesday treat when you need a midweek lift – the kind of place where the queue moves and the tables turn, so you are not camping for an hour. If you enjoy something more local, our guide to the Finest Ondeh Ondeh Experiences in Singapore might lead you to your next craving.
Creamier’s pricing won’t make you check your bank balance. Go for the Thai milk tea ice cream if you want something that tastes like teh tarik in waffle form. Toa Payoh Central means easy parking and no CBD rush – good for families who need space. Aircon is a bonus.
Three’s A Crowd
Three’s A Crowd runs out of Tampines and is halal-certified, which already opens the door wider for group outings. The waffle people talk about is the ondeh version – pandan running through the batter, a gula melaka drizzle, and coconut shreds on top for texture.
There are maple and churros options too, but the ondeh one is what sets them apart. Freshly churned ice creams keep things cold and creamy. The whole plate reads like a hawker-dessert memory that took a pastry course, and it works.
802 Tampines Ave 4, #01-11, Singapore 520802
+65 6702 0700
Mon–Sun 12pm–11pm
threesacrowdcafe.com
Bring your parents here. The flavours will feel familiar enough that they will not side-eye the menu, and you get to watch your dad discover that gula melaka and waffles make sense together. Daily hours till 11pm means supper is always on the table.
If halal certification is a must, this is the first place to check. The ondeh waffle – pandan, gula melaka, coconut shreds – means one plate works for the whole table. Located in Tampines, it’s good for an after-makan walk nearby. Confirm plus chop, no need to worry about ingredients.
Gelatolabo
Tucked along Mohamed Sultan Road, Gelatolabo threads a Japanese needle through Italian gelato. Their Tokyo mochi waffle uses nippon flour – the outside shatters, the inside pulls soft and sticky, almost like a fresh mochi that met a waffle iron.
Gelato flavours shift with the season and what is fresh: you might catch Yamanashi peach and lemongrass one month, Fuji apple pie and cinnamon the next. Everything is small-batch and organic where possible, so the pairings feel deliberate rather than thrown together.
18 Mohamed Sultan Road, #01-01, Singapore 238967
+65 8771 3441
Mon–Thu 1pm–10pm, Fri–Sun 12pm–10:30pm
gelatolabo.com
This is your quiet weekend date spot. The stretch is less crowded than more central dessert strips, and the texture of that mochi waffle is different enough that you will genuinely be discussing it between bites.
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Gelatolabo’s mochi waffle is for those who want texture play – crisp shell, chewy centre. The seasonal gelato means you get what’s fresh, so check before heading down. The space is tight, so it’s better for two than for five. No menu-flip guessing; the staff know their flavours cold.
Sunday Folks
Chip Bee Gardens in Holland Village is where Sunday Folks draws a loyal line. The waffles here are baked with locally sourced eggs and pure butter – you can taste the butter before the syrup even hits.
Pick an ice cream like dark chocolate Ferrero or earl grey lavender, then add toppings from the bar: toasted granola for crunch, or homemade milk mochi for a soft chew. The build-your-own approach means no two tables eat the same plate, which is half the fun.
44 Jalan Merah Saga, #01-52 Chip Bee Gardens, Singapore 278116
+65 6479 9166
Tue–Sun 12pm–10pm, closed Mon
order.sundayfolks.com
Perfect for the friend group where everyone has strong opinions. Nobody has to compromise on flavour, and the Holland V location means you can wander for a second coffee after. If you are planning a larger breakfast outing beforehand, you might also browse our take on the Finest Breakfast Cafes in Singapore.
Sunday Folks in Holland Village lets you control the plate. Go heavy on toppings if that’s your style – no one’s stopping you. The butter-forward waffle holds up under syrup and ice cream. Weekday mornings are quieter, so you get more time to build your plate without rush.
The Better Scoop
Serangoon Central hides The Better Scoop, a small outfit that thinks about waffles the way a good kopitiam baker thinks about pastry – tradition first, tweaks later.
Seasonal specials are the draw. The Tie Guan Yin waffle ($6.50) carries a gentle tea fragrance, while the Nian Gao version ($6.80) layers sticky glutinous rice cake into the batter for a chewy centre and crisp shell – it tastes like pan-fried nian gao got an upgrade. Tea-infused ice creams complete the plate. These run only at certain times of the year, so check ahead.
264 Serangoon Central, #01-203, Singapore 550264
Tue–Sun 12pm–10pm, closed Mon
facebook.com/thebetterscoop
Come here when you are craving something that feels like a festive-season memory, even if it is just a random Thursday. The nian gao waffle in particular scratches an itch for texture fiends. And if heritage flavours are your thing, our look at the Finest Bak Kwa in Singapore might be right up your alley.
How to choose
Start with what your group can and cannot eat. Hvala runs fully dairy-free and vegan; Three’s A Crowd is halal-certified. Those two factors alone will narrow things for many outings.
Next, think about the waffle itself. If butter and salt are what you chase, head to Apiary or Creamier. If texture is your thing, Gelatolabo’s mochi waffle and The Better Scoop’s nian gao version give you something to chew on, literally. Sunday Folks lets you choose your own toppings, which is handy when half the table wants fruit and the other half wants chocolate.
Budget-wise, most waffle-and-ice-cream plates land between $10 and $18 per person depending on the scoop count and add-ons. The Better Scoop prices their seasonal waffles à la carte ($6.50–$6.80), with ice cream on top of that. Nobody here charges cocktail-bar prices, but a couple of extra toppings will push the bill up.
Timing matters too. Apiary and Three’s A Crowd stay open till 11pm on certain nights, making them reliable late-evening stops. Sunday Folks, Creamier and The Better Scoop close on Mondays – jialat if you forget and turn up. Always check the socials before heading down because seasonal specials rotate, and nothing stings more than telling your friend about the nian gao waffle only to find it is off the menu.
| Place | Vibe | Standout Waffle | Weekend Hours | Diet-Friendly? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apiary | Evening dessert date | Brown butter with Sicilian pistachio ice cream | Fri–Sat till 11pm | No |
| Hvala | Calm tea-house feel | Vegan with genmai and matcha gelato | Daily till 9:30pm | Dairy-free, vegan |
| Creamier | Neighbourhood crowd | Golden butter waffle with Thai milk tea ice cream | Sat–Sun till 10pm | No |
| Three’s A Crowd | Family-friendly | Ondeh (pandan, gula melaka, coconut) | Daily till 11pm | Halal-certified |
| Gelatolabo | Quiet date night | Tokyo mochi with seasonal gelato | Fri–Sun till 10:30pm | Check with the business |
| Sunday Folks | Group hangout | Butter waffle with custom toppings | Sat–Sun till 10pm | Check with the business |
| The Better Scoop | Low-key afternoon stop | Seasonal Nian Gao or Tie Guan Yin | Sat–Sun till 10pm | Check with the business |
Summary
Singapore’s waffle game has moved well past syrup and a scoop of vanilla. Whether you want a vegan tea-pairing at Hvala, a butter bomb at Apiary, or a nian gao-stuffed surprise at The Better Scoop, there is a plate for whatever mood – or dietary need – you are carrying. Pick based on who is coming with you, check the Monday closures, and go when the craving hits.
Disclaimer: Details can change, so please confirm directly with the business before heading down.
Frequently asked questions
The Better Scoop in Serangoon Central works for those who want a local spin on waffles. The seasonal specials run for a limited time, so plan ahead if you want the nian gao version. It’s a small outfit, so go early before the batch runs out. Keep an eye on their socials for new launches.
Which waffle spots are halal-certified?
Three’s A Crowd is halal-certified. The other listings have not stated halal certification, so check with the business if that matters to your group.
Are there vegan or dairy-free waffle options here?
Hvala’s waffle is dairy-free and vegan, served with golden syrup and genmai. Matcha gelato and ceremonial-grade matcha lattes complete the plate without dairy.
Which places are good for a late-night waffle run?
Apiary stays open until 11pm on Friday and Saturday. Three’s A Crowd is open daily until 11pm. Most others close by 10pm or earlier.
Can I customise my toppings?
Sunday Folks runs a build-your-own bar with toppings like toasted granola and homemade milk mochi. Other places have set pairings but will often let you switch ice cream flavours.
Do any of these cafés close on Mondays?
Creamier, Sunday Folks and The Better Scoop all close on Mondays. Plan your visit on another day.
Which spot has the most unusual waffle texture?
Gelatolabo’s Tokyo mochi waffle is crisp outside and stretchy inside, made with nippon flour. The Better Scoop occasionally runs a nian gao waffle with a chewy glutinous rice centre.
