7 Best Artisan Ice Cream & Gelato Shops in Singapore (2026) — Birds of Paradise, Creamier, Momolato & More

The most talked-about gelato in Singapore, and for good reason: Birds of Paradise flavours everything with real botanicals — fruits, flowers, pods, herbs and spices — for a lighter, cleaner gelato that's earned a spot in the MICHELIN Guide. Signatures include Strawberry Basil, White Chrysanthemum, Lychee Raspberry, Pandan and Sea Salt Gula Melaka, served in a delicate house-made tart cone (worth the top-up). Around S$6.50 a scoop, with fruit sorbets for the dairy-free. Roughly 7 boutiques including Katong (63 East Coast Road), Jewel Changi Airport, VivoCity, Holland Piazza and Craig Road; expect a queue on weekends. BEST FOR: adventurous flavour-chasers and anyone who finds regular ice cream too sweet or heavy — this is the closest thing to fine-dining gelato in Singapore.

If you want proper Italian-style gelato, Momolato is the specialist. It's run by Sharon Tay, an Asia-Pacific champion at the 2015 Gelato World Tour, and everything is all-natural with a rotating counter of 20+ flavours from a library of 350+ — think Sea Salt Sicilian Pistachio, Ondeh Ondeh Sweet Potato Swirl, Hojicha Tiramisu and the trendy Pistachio Kunafa. Crucially, Momolato is HALAL-certified and has keto-friendly and sugar-free options, so it's one of the most inclusive picks here. From about S$5.30 a scoop, plus waffles, croffles and popsicle spritzers, at Haji Lane, 723 North Bridge Road and the basement of Tang Plaza. BEST FOR: gelato purists, Muslim families wanting a halal artisan option, and anyone who loves pistachio done seriously.

Creamier is the homegrown scoop-and-waffle institution — handcrafted ice cream and proper coffee in cosy neighbourhood cafes. Order a hot, crisp waffle (a pair around S$7.50) topped with two scoops; go-to flavours include Sea Salt Gula Melaka, Roasted Pistachio, Valrhona Dark Chocolate and the beloved Horlicks Chocolate Flakes ('Malt Waltz'). Right now there's a reason to visit: NEW limited-edition Tai Sun × Creamier flavours — Salted Vanilla Almonds and Peanut Toffee — created for Tai Sun's 60th anniversary. Five scoop shops (Toa Payoh, Tiong Bahru, Gillman Barracks, Punggol Northshore, Margaret Drive), and CDC vouchers are accepted. BEST FOR: a relaxed weekend waffle-and-ice-cream sit-down, and anyone who wants to try the new nutty collab flavours before they rotate out.

The original homegrown parlour, Island Creamery has been scooping since the 1990s and remains the nostalgia champion. Its whole identity is local flavours you won't find elsewhere done as well — Chendol, Teh Tarik, Pulut Hitam (black glutinous rice), Tiger Tiger (stout) and seasonal Mao Shan Wang durian — plus famous ice cream cakes and 'sandwiches'. Around S$4.50 a scoop, honest and generous. Now down to two outlets: the flagship at King's Arcade (559 Bukit Timah Road) and ION Orchard (#B3), and CDC vouchers are accepted. BEST FOR: homesick Singaporeans, visitors who want a genuinely local scoop, and anyone ordering an ice cream cake for a birthday. Tip: the flagship stays open till 9pm Fri–Sun.

Apiary is the quiet perfectionist of the list — a small-batch ice creamery that pasteurises its dairy in-house and uses no artificial flavours or colourings. Its namesake signature is a wildflower honey ice cream studded with caramelised cocoa nibs, alongside picks like Sicilian Pistachio and rotating seasonal flavours. Scoops are S$5.90 (two for S$7.50) at its 84 Neil Road store in Chinatown, and — handy for parties — it offers FREE next-day islandwide delivery on orders over S$25, so you can send pints straight to a gathering. BEST FOR: purists who care about ingredients, honey lovers, and anyone stocking a freezer for a party without leaving home.

Udders built its cult following on grown-up, alcohol-spiked flavours you can actually taste — the signature Rum Rum Raisin has a proper boozy kick, joined by Bailey's & Bourbon, Tira-Miss-u, Cereal Killer and Orange Choc Bitters (the alcoholic tubs are age-restricted). It also does excellent non-boozy classics and crowd-pleasing ice cream cakes (the KitKat-and-M&M cake is a birthday staple). Scoops from around S$4.50, with pints and cakes to take away, at Upper Thomson (155 Thomson Road), Novena, Kovan and more. BEST FOR: adults who want a dessert with a kick, and anyone hunting a fun, unusual ice cream cake for a celebration. Note: boozy flavours aren't for kids or drivers.

For dairy-free without compromise, Kind Kones is the dedicated vegan specialist. Everything is all-natural, dairy- and egg-free, made from in-house nut milks with mostly gluten-free cones (including a striking charcoal cone). Bestsellers include Almond Brittle Fudge, Pandan Gula Melaka, Black Forest, Cookies & Cream and rotating fruit sorbets, from S$4.90 a scoop (premium S$6.90); some outlets also brew plant-based-milk coffee and matcha. Find it at Paragon, Great World, i12 Katong and Westgate. BEST FOR: vegans, the lactose-intolerant, and health-leaning families who still want a genuinely creamy, indulgent scoop — this is the one everyone at the table can share.