Desserts. We eat them whenever we are angry, bored, happy or sad.
It is true that they make us feel better, even if it is just a temporary relief. But living in the world’s most expensive city means we often have to fork out ridiculous amounts just for a pretty dessert. Well, the good news is – that’s not always the case, as long as you look hard enough. Or know where to look.
Our team has expanded our waistlines just to curate this guide of affordable and delicious sweet treats in Singapore that everyone can seek comfort from without breaking the bank. You are welcome.
We present to you The Ultimate Guide To 30 Awesome Desserts Under S$8 In Singapore.
ALL THE BATTER – THE AVOCADO RHAPSODY SLICE
The Avocado Rhapsody Slice (S$6.50) is made with fresh avocados, cocoa and slathered with rich cream cheese. We could taste all the distinct flavours without the cream cheese overpowering everything else.
17 Jasmine Road
Adelphi Park
Singapore 576585
Tel: +65 8510 6313
Sat & Sun: 11am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Marymount
ALL THINGS DELICIOUS – STICKY TOFFEE DATE PUDDING
Sticky date puddings and sticky toffee puddings are basically one of our favourite desserts ever. All Things Delicious on Arab Street does daily fresh bakes of muffins, cakes and more for very affordable prices. The Sticky Toffee Date Pudding (S$6.90) is our personal favourite with generous drizzles of toffee sauce without overwhelming us.
34 Arab St,
Singapore 199733
Tel: +65 6291 4252
(Closed on Mondays)
Tue to Fri: 8am – 7pm
Sat & Sun: 9am – 7pm
Nearest Station: Nicoll Highway
AWFULLY CHOCOLATE – CHOCOLATE GANACHE CUPCAKE
Chocolate cupcakes are a classic but Awfully Chocolate takes it up a notch by producing one of the densest and decadent ganache cupcakes (S$6.90) ever. The cake itself is soft and moist and it has dark chocolate fudge at the bottom and gorgeous dollops of chocolate ganache at the top to send you straight to chocolate heaven.
131 East Coast Rd
Singapore 428816
Tel: +65 6345 2190
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 11pm
Fri: 12pm – 1am
Sat: 9.30am – 1am
Sun: 9.30am – 12pm
Nearest Station: Dakota
BOULANGERIE ASANOYAB – MATCHA SALTED EGG YOLK CROISSANT
Asanoya Bakery’s Matcha Salted Egg Yolk Croissant (S$4.90) has successfully combined the best of Japanese, French and Chinese cuisine into an invincible treat. The flaky lukewarm croissant is crisp on the outside, delightfully soft inside and oozes out generous amounts of green tea liu sha.
15 Queen Street #01-03
Singapore 188537
Tel: +65 6703 8703
Daily: 9am – 8pm
Nearest Station: Bras Basah
BONHEUR PATISSERIE – MACARONS
Located in Pasarbella, Bonheur Patisserie is an expert in dishing out some of the best Macarons you can find in Singapore. A piece here retails for S$3 for it is worth every penny. Flavours include – Thai iced tea, Bailey’s, Rose, Salted Caramel and a lot more.
200 Turf Club Road
#02-06 Pasarbella
The Grandstand
Tel: +65 6466 1498
Sun to Thu: 10.30am – 7pm
Fri & Sat: 10.30am – 9pm
Nearest Station: King Albert Park
BUTTER STUDIO – SEA SALT NUTELLA TART
As much as we love Butter Studio’s amazing cupcakes, the Sea Salt Nutella Tart (S$6.90) was too divine to pass up. Baked fresh daily, the centre had the ideal balance of both sea salt and hazelnut chocolate flavours with a nice crust base.
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147 Jalan Besar
Singapore 208865
Tel: +65 6294 7115
(Closed on Tuesdays)
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 9pm
Fri: 12pm – 11pm
Sat: 11am – 12am
Sun: 11am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Farrer Park/Lavender
CAKE SPADE – STRAWBERRY TOFU CHEESECAKE
For just S$5.90, you get a beautifully made Strawberry Tofu Cheesecake. The texture of the cheesecake itself is so bouncy yet smooth, and the strawberry flavours were strong enough, without overpowering the taste of the cheese. This provides a lighter option to the traditional dense cheesecakes.
Orchid Hotel
83 Tg Pagar Road
Singapore 088504
Tel: +65 6444 3868
(Closed on Sundays)
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 9.30pm
Fri and Sat: 12pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar
CIEL PATISSERIE – LEMON MERINGUE TART
A heartland patisserie that boasts a menu of French desserts, Ciel Patisserie is a hidden gem. Unassuming but very surprising, this small patisserie has a wholesome range of cakes and tarts that are mostly priced under S$6.
We have said this before and we will say this again—Ciel Patisserie’s Lemon Meringue Tart (S$4.50) stands out for its perfect balance of sweet and tart. Definitely one of the best lemon tarts you can find in Singapore.
124 Hougang Avenue 1
#01-1444, 530124
Tel: +65 6383 0803
Tue to Thu: 11am – 8pm
Fri & Sat: 11am – 9pm
Sun: 3pm – 9pm
Nearest Station: Serangoon
CHURRO101 – DARK CHOCOLATE-DIPPED CHURROS
The reason why Churro101′s churros are so incredibly tasty is that each churro is pressed and fried a la minute per order. We love the Dark Chocolate-Dipped Churro (S$5.90) rolled in a strawberry crunch. The chocolate was amazing as it was served to us dripping warm, but the strawberry crunch did not make a huge impact on the overall taste in each bite.
201 Victoria Street
#04-01 Bugis+
Singapore 188067
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Bugis
CREAMIER – PEANUT BUTTER JELLY ICE-CREAM
Peanut butter jelly sandwiches were a nostalgic childhood staple for many children and we were thrilled that Creamier’s Peanut Butter Jelly Ice-Cream (S$4.20) tasted exactly the same – except that it is in an ice-cold dessert form. Peanut butter fans must give this a go! Eating the ice-cream was akin to eating the thick PBJ jam right from the old-school Skippy container.
Blk 128 Toa Payoh
Lorong 1 #01-835
Singapore 310128
Tel: +65 6250 1476
(Closed on Mondays)
Sun to Thu: 12pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Braddell
DOUBLE SCOOPS – THAI MILK TEA & SEA SALT GULA MELAKA ICE CREAM
Double Scoops’ gelato offerings are all made fresh in-store and they have a huge range of flavours. Our two personal favourite ones are Thai Milk Tea and Sea Salt Gula Melaka (S$6 for two scoops). The former tastes exactly just sipping an authentic Thai Iced Milk Tea on a warm day in Bangkok.
Block 226A Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1 #01-627
Singapore 561226
Tel: +65 6452 0208
Sun to Thu: 12pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Ang Mo Kio
NOOK & CRANNY – COCONUT TARO ICE-CREAM
Nook & Cranny’s (previously known as Five by Five) Coconut Ice-Cream (S$4.80 per scoop) is wonderfully infused with taro and packs a puch with every mouthful. Rich, creamy and containing bits of coconut flesh, we are guilty of returning endlessly for it.
9 Sin Min Road
#01-03, Thomson V One
Singapore 575630
(Closed on Tuesdays)
Mon: 12pm – 10pm
Wed to The: 12pm – 10pm
Fri: 12pm – 11pm
Sat: 11am – 11pm
Sun: 11am – 10am
Nearest Station: Marymount
HVALA WAFFLE BAR – WAFFLE STICKS WITH CINNAMON APPLES
Hvala Waffle Bar is a small kiosk in the basement of 313@Somerset offering delicious bite-sized treats. Our personal Waffle Stick of choice is the Cinnamon Apple (S$3.80) and the apples offered a nice crunch to every bite. The waffles can also be sliced up for you for easier consumption.
313 Orchard Road
B3-50 313@Somerset
Singapore 238895
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset
JI XIANG CONFECTIONERY – ANG KU KUEH
Ji Xiang Confectionary has been handcrafting traditional delicacy Ang Ku Kueh since 1988 and the family-run business is fortunately unthreatened by the rising number of cafes in its vicinity. These handmade Chinese pastries are usually filled with sweet mung bean or peanut but you can find other flavours such as Coconut, Corn, Salted Bean and Yam (from S$0.70 each) over at Ji Xiang.
Blk 1 #01-33 Everton Park
Singapore 081001
Tel: +65 6223 1631
(Closed on Sundays
Mon to Sat: 9am – 5pm
Nearest Station: Outram Park / Tanjong Pagar
KANE MOCHI – MOCHI ICE CREAM
Mochi and ice cream is a combination we never want to stop enjoying. Choose three different mochi flavours and they will slice them up for you in a cup to enjoy for just S$5. Our favourites are Cookies & Cream and Taro. The former is filled with cookie bits and they are all not overly sweet, something we can appreciate.
201 Victoria Street
#02-50 Link Bridge, Bugis+
Singapore 188067
Tel: +65 9747 5678
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Bugis
LlaoLlao’s Sanum (S$6.95) is their star product, and with so many outlets island wide, LlaoLlao shows no signs of slowing down. This Fro-yo treat is filled with crunchy bits, fresh fruits, sauce and more. They all come in a convenient to-go cup as well.
3 Temasek Boulevard
#02-313 Suntec City Mall
Singapore 038983
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Promenade
MAISON KAYSER – ECLAIR
This bakery has long been known for offering fluffy and delicious bread. But their selection of eclairs (S$3.70) blew us away. They include flavours such as lychee, original, coffee and more. The choux pastry itself was tasty and the added flavoured creams and toppings only made it better.
#B1-25, Scotts Square
6 Scotts Road
Singapore 228209
Tel: +65 6636 3672
Daily: 8.30am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Orchard
MR. CHURRO – CHURROS WITH CHOCOLATE
With a slightly different way of serving as compared to Churro101, Mr.Churro’s churros are sliced up in a cone-shaped holder and drizzled on top generously with chocolate. The Nutty Churro (S$5.90) is our favourite as it is sprinkled generously with nuts on top for a good crunch with every bite.
ION Orchard #B4-61, 2 Orchard Turn
Singapore 238801
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard
Walk down Orchard Road and you will spot a few ice-cream vendors from far by their striking umbrellas. Typically run by the older Singapore generation, this ice-cream business is a dying trade that might cease to exist in a few decades. Choose from a wide variety of flavours (S$1.20 each) such as chocolate chip, raspberry ripple and durian etc—where you can have it in a bread, cone or cup.
OYOGE TAIYAKAI – MOCHI TAIYAKI WITH DARK CHOCOLATE
While we love Oyoge Taiyaki’s Grape Soft Serve with tastes pleasantly of Kyoho grapes, it is not always in stock as they regularly rotate their flavours. However, the Mochi Taiyaki is always in stock. We especially love the one stuffed with heaps of dark chocolate (S$3) for a very sinful treat.
191 New Bridge Rd
Singapore 059423
Tel: +65 9099 0318
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 9pm
Fri to Sun: 10.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Chinatown
PARIS BAGUETTE – ROYAL PUDDING
As a cult-favourite pudding, we have yet to have a pudding similar to this in terms of flavour and consistency. The original Royal Pudding (S$4) is also available in other flavours such as chocolate and strawberry. It is light and not overly rich or sweet to create a very palatable overall taste.
435 Orchard Road, #02-02
Wisma Atria
Singapore 238877
Tel: +65 6836 3010
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard
SINPOPO BRAND – MARSHMALLOW CHEESECAKE
The Marshmallow Cheesecake (S$7++) is a new dessert addition that deserves to be raved about. The sweet treat has successfully combined the contrasting textures of stickiness, softness and crumbliness into a divine creation. You can expect a dense New York-style Cheesecake – with a crumbly base – covered with torched marshmallow fluff. Sinful yet delicious.
458 Joo Chiat Rd
Singapore 427671
Tel: +65 6345 5034
Tue to Thu, Sun: 12pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 12am
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Dakota
SMOOTHIE HOUSE – SNOWFLAKE ICE INTO-GO CUPS
The Snowflake Ice at Smoothie House are probably one of the best we have ever tried as they use actual flavoured ice with fresh fruit. Their affordable to-go cups are priced only at S$6.90 so it is extremely value-for-money. We suggest going right for the mango flavour to experience thick and sweet chunks of freshly-cut mangoes.
60 Paya Lebar Road
#02-15/16/17, Paya Lebar Square
Singapore 409051
Tel: +65 6702 2221
Daily: 11am – 10pm
(Last Order: 9pm)
Nearest Station: Paya Lebar
THE MATCHA PROJECT – MATCHA SOFTSERVE
Served in two different sizes, the Matcha Softserve goes for S$5 and you can get the large one for S$6.50. We honestly could not find a reason to dislike this sweet treat; it came with an intense matcha flavour and is really refreshing!
#B1-08C, The Sail
2 Marina Boulevard
Singapore 018987
Tel: +65 9223 0245
Mon to Fri: 8am – 6pm
Sat: 10am – 4pm
Sun: Closed
Nearest Station: Downtown
TRADITIONAL HAIG ROAD PUTU PIRING – PUTU PIRINGS
Award-winning Traditional Haig Road Putu Piring is renowned for their putu pirings (S$2) and has been unanimously coined by foodies as Singapore’s best. The queue is notoriously long, but endure the wait and you are in a treat for piping hot Malay rice cakes stuffed with palm sugar. These sweet delights are steamed fresh upon order and topped off with salted grated coconut.
Haig Road Market & Food Centre
13 Haig Road
Singapore 430014
Tel: +65 9688 3067
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Paya Lebar
TO-GATHER CAFE – HOMEMADE HOJICHA SWISS ROLL
To-gather Cafe’s Homemade Hojicha Swiss Roll with Thick Hojicha Shot (S$5.90) uses premium Hojicha powder imported directly from Japan! The idea of serving the dessert with a shot of Hojicha Latte is so that you can take sips in between bites because most Swiss rolls tend to be dry; yes, we were so incredibly impressed by this “little touch”.
Blk 84 Bedok North Street 4, #01-25/27
Singapore 460084
Tel: +65 6445 1011
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest stations: Tanah Merah/Bedok
TSUJIRI – MATCHA SOFT SERVE
Tsujiri takes immense pride in extracting the highest quality of matcha from Uji, Kyoto. This tedious extraction method has been used for more than 150 years and today, modern civilians get to enjoy this fragrant green tea in the form of tasty soft serve ice-cream (S$5).
100 Tras Street
#01-14, 100AM
Singapore 079027
Tel: +65 6543 6110
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar
TUNGLOK TEA HOUSE – TRADITIONAL SPONGE CAKE
The Traditional Sponge Cake (S$3.80++) aka Ma Lai Gao is a must-try Chinese dessert at TungLok Teahouse. The moist brown sugar sponge cake was incredibly tender and tasted heavenly, and one that our folks enjoyed.
#01-73/79 Square 2
10 Sinaran Drive
Singapore 307506
Tel: +65 6893 1123
Daily: 11am – 5pm, 5.30pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Novena
TWENTY GRAMMES – WHITE CHOCOLATE COTTON CANDY AFFOGATO
The White Chocolate Cotton Candy Affogato (S$7.90) is such a beauty. Fluffy pink cotton candy cloud sits atop white chocolate ice cream and warm espresso, and when you pour the chocolate over, the cotton candy crumbles and melts into the coffee. Sugar rush, anybody?
529 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10
#01-2353
Singapore 560529
Tel: +65 68161916
Mon to Thu, Sun: 12pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 1am
Nearest Station: Ang Mo Kio
WINDOWSILL PIES – STRAWBERRY LEMON TART
Windowsill Pies’ Strawberry Lemon Tart (S$7.50) is unlike any other lemon tarts. The wedge of super thick bright yellow zesty curd is filled with traces of strawberry jam filling towards the pâte sucrée crust. Topped with whipped meringue, the refreshing slice has struck a great balance between sweet and tartness.
95 Soo Chow Walk
Singapore 575382
(Closed on Mondays)
Tue to Thu: 11am – 10pm
Fri: 11am – 12am
Sat: 10am – 12am
Sun: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Marymount
For more recommendations, read our guides on where to find the best desserts in Singapore.