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5 Best Ice Cream Shops in Singapore (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Thorne Savarin
By Thorne Savarin, Culinary Explorer · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 7 min read

Singapore's ice cream scene has moved well past plain vanilla, and the shops on this page prove it: pistachio, ube, and salted egg yolk show up across the reviews as often as anything classic. The ice cream shops here have logged 8,352 Google reviews between them, and every single one holds at least 4.6 stars.

Short answer: Burnt Cones Gelato (Sunset Way) is the most-reviewed ice cream shop in Singapore on this page at 4.7 stars across 3,429 reviews, known for hand-churned gelato and caramelised waffle cones. Its sister outlet at IOI Central Boulevard Towers posts a higher 4.8 rating on 1,590 reviews and stays open around the clock. A scoop-and-waffle combo typically runs S$17 to S$19 per pint based on the shops' own published pricing, and reviewers commonly report spending S$25 to S$35 for a full dessert stop with drinks.
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How Singapore's top scoops compare

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Burnt Cones Gelato (Sunset Way) 4.7 ★ 3,429 Overall / most reviewed, original outlet View ›
2 Burnt Cones Gelato (IOI Central Boulevard Towers) 4.8 ★ 1,590 24-hour access, CBD location View ›
3 FreakyCones - Ice Cream Waffles, Matcha & Coffee 4.8 ★ 1,520 Ice cream waffles, Chinatown View ›
4 Tom's Palette (Bugis) 4.6 ★ 1,225 Widest flavour range, Bugis View ›
5 Burnt Cones Gelato (One North) 4.9 ★ 588 Quiet neighbourhood spot, One North View ›
5 Best Ice Cream Shops in Singapore (2026)

Our picks, reviewed

Burnt Cones Gelato (Sunset Way) logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

Burnt Cones Gelato (Sunset Way)

4.73,429 Google reviews

Burnt Cones is a small-batch gelato maker with eight outlets across Singapore, and this Sunset Way location is its original shop. The gelato is hand-churned in-house and served on cones the shop caramelises itself, alongside a rotating flavour list that includes pistachio, 85% dark chocolate, and local flavours like ube. Burnt Cones also roasts its own coffee and offers same-day pint delivery islandwide.

What people praise

  • Reviewers repeatedly single out the ube gelato as rich, creamy, and not too sweet
  • The waffle cone itself gets called out by name for staying crispy through the whole scoop
  • Stracciatella and pistachio flavours draw specific praise for tasting like quality ingredients rather than syrup

Worth knowing

  • Space gets genuinely tight on public holidays and peak periods, according to one reviewer
Reputation scorecardrank in Singapore
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume3,429 · 98th
Confidencevery high
Recency13 days ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown85% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The original shop and the most-reviewed ice cream stop on this page. A safe first call if you want to know what all the Burnt Cones talk is about.

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105 Clementi Street 12, #01-02, Singapore 120105

Burnt Cones Gelato (IOI Central Boulevard Towers) logo
#2🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Burnt Cones Gelato (IOI Central Boulevard Towers)

4.81,590 Google reviews

Burnt Cones' outlet at IOI Central Boulevard Towers brings the same hand-churned gelato menu to the CBD, with reviewers noting it operates 24 hours, unusual for a dessert shop in Singapore. It carries the same core flavours as the Sunset Way original, including ube, pistachio, and maple pecan.

What people praise

  • Reviewers repeatedly highlight the 24-hour opening as a genuine convenience for late-night cravings
  • The mint chocolate and orange chocolate drinks get specific praise alongside the gelato itself
  • Owner replies to detailed reviews with specific acknowledgment of scoop-size and queue-time feedback

Worth knowing

  • Popular flavours like pistachio and dark chocolate have sold out during promotional periods, according to more than one reviewer
  • Scoop size has been inconsistent between visits, per one detailed review, though staff training was cited as an active fix
Reputation scorecardrank in Singapore
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume1,590 · 93th
Confidencevery high
Recency13 days ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown89% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Holds the highest rating of the three Burnt Cones branches on this page, and the round-the-clock hours make it the practical pick if you're in the CBD after a late dinner.

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2 Central Blvd, #01-03 IOI, Central Blvd, Towers, 018916

FreakyCones - Ice Cream Waffles, Matcha & Coffee logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days

FreakyCones - Ice Cream Waffles, Matcha & Coffee

4.81,520 Google reviews

FreakyCones, on South Bridge Road near Chinatown, pairs handcrafted ice cream with a wide waffle and coffee menu, plus a loyalty program and event-space bookings. Flavours span classics like pistachio alongside local-inspired options such as pulut hitam and nian gao during festive periods.

What people praise

  • The nian gao waffle draws some of the strongest praise on this page, with one reviewer calling it among the best waffles they've had in Singapore
  • Staff are repeatedly described as attentive, including one instance of a complimentary scoop offered after overhearing a customer's interest
  • Open until midnight most nights and 1am on weekends, making it a genuine late-night option
Reputation scorecardrank in Singapore
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume1,520 · 88th
Confidencevery high
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown92% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The waffle, more than the ice cream alone, is what reviewers keep coming back for here. Worth the trip if you want dessert and coffee in one stop near Chinatown.

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200 S Bridge Rd, Singapore 058749

Tom's Palette (Bugis) logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days

Tom's Palette (Bugis)

4.61,225 Google reviews

Tom's Palette, on Middle Road in Bugis, has been running since 2005 and built its name on unconventional gelato flavours, with a rotating library that includes salted egg yolk, nasi lemak, and mango sticky rice alongside classics. It also has a second outlet in Kovan.

What people praise

  • Reviewers specifically praise the breadth of flavour range, from Lychee Rose to Hokkaido Milk to white chocolate with seaweed
  • Staff are repeatedly described as patient with sample tastings and generous with pairing suggestions
  • Waffles paired with gelato get called out as very moist and fragrant

Worth knowing

  • Sample tastings are limited to two per customer and portions are small, according to one reviewer
  • Seating time is capped, up to 60 minutes during busy periods, for crowd control
  • Pricier than the other shops on this page, per multiple reviewers
Reputation scorecardrank in Singapore
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume1,225 · 83th
Confidencevery high
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown72% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most adventurous flavour list on this page by a clear margin. Ranks fourth here on a real, if smaller, gap in rating rather than any issue with quality; reviewers who complain mostly cite pacing and price, not the gelato itself.

Website+6588158054 Directions

51 Middle Rd, #01-01, Singapore 188959

Burnt Cones Gelato (One North) logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days

Burnt Cones Gelato (One North)

4.9588 Google reviews

Burnt Cones' One North outlet, tucked into Slim Barracks Rise, carries the same hand-churned gelato lineup as the brand's other Singapore locations, in a smaller, quieter setting reviewers describe as easy to miss from outside.

What people praise

  • Reviewers repeatedly describe the portion sizes as generous, especially for the strawberry cream flavour
  • Staff are consistently described as friendly and warm even when working solo during a rush
  • Pistachio and black sesame flavours draw specific enthusiasm from more than one reviewer

Worth knowing

  • Parking near the outlet can be difficult, according to one reviewer
  • One reviewer found prices on the higher side for the portion received
Reputation scorecardrank in Singapore
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume588 · 63th
Confidencehigh
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown95% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The quietest of the three Burnt Cones branches here, and a solid neighbourhood pick if you're near One North and want the same gelato without the CBD crowd.

Website+6582273865 Directions

8 Slim Barracks Rise, #01-03, Singapore 138492

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How we score

Rating is the shop’s live Google average. Review volume shows how many customers actually left a rating, ranked against the others on this page. Confidence blends the two, since a strong rating on a handful of reviews carries less weight than the same rating held across thousands. Recency checks how recently people are still reviewing, so a shop that was great two years ago but has gone quiet scores lower than one still earning fresh reviews this month. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does ice cream cost in Singapore? (2026)

Prices below come directly from Burnt Cones’ own published pint menu and what reviewers reported spending on dessert visits, so expect variation by shop, flavour, and format (cone, cup, or pint).

JobTypical price
Gelato pint (Burnt Cones)S$17 - S$19
Single scoop in a coneS$7
Waffle with multiple scoopsS$25 - S$33

Prices compiled July 2026 from Burnt Cones’ published pint menu on burntcones.com and reviewer-reported spending across the shops on this page.

Serving all of Singapore

These shops span Clementi, the Central Business District, Chinatown, Bugis, and One North, so wherever you are on the island, there’s an ice cream shop near me on this list within a short ride.

What to ask before you visit

  • Which flavours are available today, since small-batch shops rotate their menu and popular options sell out?
  • Is there a limit on free sample tastings before you order?
  • Is the outlet open 24 hours, or does it keep limited hours on weekends?
  • Do they offer pints to go or delivery if you want to take some home?
  • Is there a time limit on seating during busy periods?
  • Which flavours pair best with the waffle if you’re ordering both?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge + top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these shops?

We looked at real, public Google ratings and review counts for ice cream and gelato shops across Singapore, then weighed how consistent that sentiment is over time.

How often is this updated?

This page reflects Google ratings and review data as of July 2026 and is refreshed periodically as new reviews come in.

Why are three of the shops the same brand?

Burnt Cones operates eight outlets across Singapore, and three of its individually reviewed locations rank highly enough on their own Google data to appear here. Each outlet has its own independent review history.

Is gelato different from regular ice cream?

Gelato is typically churned slower and contains less air and often less fat than traditional ice cream, giving it a denser texture; several shops on this page specifically market their product as gelato rather than ice cream.

Can I get ice cream delivered in Singapore?

Burnt Cones specifically offers same-day pint delivery through its own site; check directly with the other shops on this page for their own delivery options.

The bottom line

Burnt Cones at Sunset Way is the safe default, with the most reviews and the flavour reputation to match. If you’re in the CBD late at night, the IOI Central Boulevard Towers branch has the same menu and stays open around the clock.

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