Crazy Scoops is a new ice cream cafe by TikTok-viral Vincent Lim
You may be familiar with Vincent Lim through the TikTok videos that his daughter @annalimsm postsโthat recognisable “Siao ah!” that has gained him a load of fans and then some when she pranks him on camera. Now, you might just get to meet him in person at his latest venture:ย Crazy Scoops, a new gelato cafe in MacPherson!
@annalimsm it so happened that you guys made him TikTok viral, hence the theme of the cafe. ๐ฆ so this oneโs for you, you guys indirectly fulfilled his childhood dream, love yall ๐ฅน thank you ๐ฉท – CRAZY SCOOPS ๐77 CIRCUIT ROAD 01-460 SINGAPORE 370077 #sgcafe #sgfoodie #dadsoftiktok
Crazy Scoops opened on 12 December, and according to Anna’s TikTok video, it’s always been Vincent’s dream to run an ice cream cafe post-retirement. As for the name of the cafe, it was inspired by the catchphrase which made him famous on her account.
Food at Crazy Scoops
On to the offeringsโthey’ve got a selection of 16 flavours that are made fresh at their factory. A single scoop of gelato is priced at $4.50, with an additional $1 a scoop for premium flavours.
Go for a double scoop, and that’ll set you back $8.
They’ve got run-of-the-mill flavours such asย Dark Chocolate and Simply Hazelnut, but those looking for something out of the ordinary can go forย Coriander, which isn’t as gross as it sounds. It’s delicately herbaceous and vegetal-tasting, complemented with a vanilla base.
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For an easy favourite, check outย Thai Iced Tea, which has the requisite punchy kick of cha yen, and comes in the unmistakable reddish-brown hue.
You can have your ice cream in a cup or aย cone ($1), but we opted for a single scoop ofย Seasalt Matchaย with ourย Croffle ($5.50).
Pressed fresh to order in a waffle maker, the croffle sported a beautifully caramelised exterior.
It’s not the flakiest inside, but the croffle does have the requisite layers of laminated pastry that you’d expect.
Back to the Matcha Seasalt, which is a premium flavour. The first taste that assaults you is the strong bitterness of green teaโwhich I enjoyed, but things got a bit confusing after, when the savoury sea salt kicked in. They’ve been quite heavy-handed with this, resulting in an overall impression of briny seaweed in the mouth.
Following that, we also ordered Crazy Scoops’ Waffle ($7): made to order with a house-made buttermilk batter.
I was glad to find the insides of this waffle nicely fluffy, with an evenly brown and lightly crisp exterior.
This, we chose to have with Black Sesame, which was our overall favourite for its nutty, earthy flavour and creaminess.
A flavour that was popularised by Birds of Paradise, I couldn’t pass over White Chrysanthemum with Cacao Nibsย when I saw it on the display here too.
The iteration at Crazy Scoops, like their other flavours that we tried, was much punchier with the chrysanthemum, unlike the more delicately floral version at BoP.
Both the waffle and croffle come with a small jug of syrup that you can drizzle over your gelato.
Besides sweets, they serve savoury finger food too, such asย Truffle Fries ($11) andย Spicy Drumlets ($11). Pair them with drinks includingย Affogato ($7), which you can have with your choice of gelato. Fair warning that their espresso is brewed with an 80% dark roast, so it’s rather intense in flavour.
Otherwise, go forย Butterflypea Yuzu Honey ($6.50), a ‘gram-worthy sparkling cooler that’s lightly sweet and refreshing.
Ambience at Crazy Scoops
Walk into the cafe, and you’ll find a custom neon light signage in yellow on the wall that screams “SIAO AH!” in shouty caps. If you’re looking to meet Vincent, he’s said to frequent the cafe in the evenings, or occasionally in the afternoons too. The cafe isย a five-minute walk fromย Mattar MRT Station, or 11 minutes fromย MacPherson MRT Station. Done up in clean white, Crazy Scoops is minimalistic in decor, and seats about 30 diners at a time.
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The verdict
We were pleasantly surprised by the gelato we tried at Crazy Scoops, for as much as it popped on our radar thanks to a TikTok-viral personality. The location might be rather out of the way, but for a neighbourhood hangout,ย plus the fact that they open till 1am every night of the week, this ice cream cafe is a worthy spot to add to your list of late-night dessert joints. I liked how the prices were kept pretty friendly, and the gelato flavours packed the necessary punch. The ones we tried also didn’t taste artificial and had just the right amount of sweetness, so it’s definitely somewhere I’d return to if I’m in the area.
@annalimsm it so happened that you guys made him TikTok viral, hence the theme of the cafe. ๐ฆ so this oneโs for you, you guys indirectly fulfilled his childhood dream, love yall ๐ฅน thank you ๐ฉท – CRAZY SCOOPS ๐77 CIRCUIT ROAD 01-460 SINGAPORE 370077 #sgcafe #sgfoodie #dadsoftiktok
For a comprehensive list of where to get your cravings sorted, we’ve got a guide to ice cream and waffles cafes in Singapore. We also checked out OnlyCreamery, the ice cream cafe run by OnlyFans celebrity Titus Low!
Addressย 77 Circuit Road, #01-460, Singapore 370077
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 1am
Website
Crazy Scoops is not a halal-certified eatery
Photos taken by Daryl Lim.
This was an independent visit by Eatbook.sg
Crazy Scoops Review: TikTok-Famous โSiao Ahโ Vincent Lim Opens Cafe With Coriander Gelato And Croffles
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7.5/10
Summary
Pros
– Affordable prices
– Fluffy and crisp waffle
– Gelato had good flavours
Cons
– Matcha Seasalt was too salty
– Location isn’t the most central
Recommended dishes:ย White Chrysanthemum with Cacao Nibs ($5.50), Croffle ($5.50), Waffle ($7), Black Sesame ($4.50)
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 1am
Address: 77 Circuit Road, #01-460, Singapore 370077
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