5 Ice Cream Joints to Beat the Heat in Singapore

These dessert parlours are sure to help you cool off after a day out in the sun

We have been experiencing some of the highest temperatures during the past few days and there is no better way to cool off than with a big scoop of ice cream. In Singapore, indulging in decadent ice cream has come a long way from enjoying the dessert under the sweltering heat along the roadside from the ice cream stand uncle. Today, parlours can be found all over the island, offering both classic and innovative flavours. Here are a few to get you started.

1. Dopa Dopa Creamery

At this creamery, look forward to homemade gelatos made daily, with each flavour kept in traditional Italian pozzettis (tempered stainless-steel cylinders) to preserve its freshness. Try its signature home-roasted pistachio, a gelato made with the creamery’s homemade pistachio paste. The gelato is thick and creamy, with strong and bold pistachio flavours. Complement your decadent scoop with its buttery croissant, for an added crunch.

Dopa Dopa Creamery, 29 South Bridge Road, 01-01, S(058665), +65 6535 3539

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2. Butterknife Folk

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Specialising in artisanal ice creams, Butterknife Folk stands out for its innovative flavours like ginger miso, mocha almond fudge and laksa. For something boozy, the Bellini is a vegan sorbet made with sweet Ruby peach and prosecco; for something refreshing, the summer pavlova sees a scoop of vanilla gelato mixed with mango, passionfruit, kiwi and light strawberry pavlova. Flavours are constantly rotating, so head back regularly and look out for new scoops.

Butterknife Folk, 107 North Bridge Road, 02-02, S(179105), +65 6970 9151

3. Geometry

With over 10 different flavours to choose from, expect interesting scoops at this ice cream joint, such as the earl grey tie guan yin. An all-time favourite, this unorthodox flavour is made with 1872 Clipper’s Earl Grey tea paired with nutty tie guan yin Oolong tea. Another stellar option is the goma, a smooth and nutty ice cream with organic golden and black sesame.

Geometry, 2 Jalan Bukit Merah, #01-5142, S(150002), +65 6255 6366

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4. Gelato Labo

Nestled along Everton Park, Gelato Labo surprises your tastebuds with creative flavours made with fresh fruits and local ingredients. Savour refreshing offerings, including watermelon mint sorbet, and sweet Yamanashi peach and lemongrass. Can’t decide what to get? Try the Bronte pistachio and Himalayan pink salt, a treat that features rich and intense pistachio flavours, paired with Himalayan pink salt and crushed Iranian pistachios, giving the scoop an extra crunch.

Gelato Labo, 5 Everton Park, 01-36, S(080005), +65 8771 3441

5. Kooks Creamery

This creamery’s famous lava cookie and ice cream combination is a treat for both the eyes and the stomach. Classic and innovative offerings are available, with favourites like nostalgic milk cereal, rich Ferrero Rocher, and light blue chai Hokkaido milk. The latter is a must try comprises smooth and creamy Hokkaido milk ice cream mixed with fragrant jasmine and blue pea tea. Place the scoop atop its chocolate lava cookie and watch as it oozes with decadent chocolate.

Kooks Creamery (multiple outlets), 2 Handy Road, 01-06, S(229233), +65 9006 8748

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