Where to find ice cream uncles in Singapore
There’s nothing quite like the joy of spotting an old-school ice cream uncle on a hot afternoon, serving up slabs of ice cream between crispy wafers or rainbow bread. While these nostalgic carts are getting harder to find, a few still roam our streets—here’s where you can track down 5 traditional ice cream uncles in Singapore for a sweet trip down memory lane.
BTW: Some of these carts don’t have brand names, so we’ve included their location for easy access. All entries listed below are not halal-certified, unless stated otherwise.
1. Uncle Chieng Traditional & Wafer Ice CreamÂ
Uncle Chieng is one of the few ice cream carts in Singapore with an actual Google listing. Located in front of Takashimaya Shopping Centre along Orchard Road, the cart is popular among locals and tourists alike. Do note that they open from 1pm onwards, and close around 10pm.
Despite its central location, Uncle Chieng’s ice cream is affordably priced at $1.50—no matter which flavour or option you go for. We went for the mixed scoops—Chocolate, Ata Seed, Corn, and Peanut—paired with rainbow bread. You’ll also find a wide range of wafer ice cream flavours, including Yam and Durian.
Address: 391 Orchard Road, Singapore 238801
Opening hours: Daily 1pm to 10pm
Website
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2. Boon Keng MRT StationÂ
Right outside Boon Keng MRT Station Exit B, near the POSB ATM, you’ll find an ice cream uncle selling $1.50 ice cream with wafer or rainbow bread. We don’t have his exact opening hours, but we know he usually sets up his cart around lunchtime on most weekdays—we visited on a Wednesday afternoon!
Choose from classic flavours such as Durian, Mint Chocolate Chip, and Raspberry Ripple. There’s also a $1.80 option that features a slice of rainbow bread sandwiching three scoops of ice cream.
Address:Â 900 Serangoon Road, Boon Keng MRT Station Exit B, Singapore 328260
Opening hours: TBD
3. The Bencoolen (near Bugis Street)
For traditional ice cream in the Bugis area, head to The Bencoolen along Albert Street. There’s an ice cream uncle stationed outside the mall, selling $1.50 ice cream served with your choice of wafer or bread.
Expect classic flavours including Choc Chip, Ripple, Corn, and Peppermint here. My personal favourite is Mocha Chip, where coffee-flavoured ice cream is studded with mini chocolate chips. There are cup and cone options here, too!
Address: The Bencoolen, 180 Bencoolen Street, Singapore 189646 (outside the mall)
Opening hours: TBD
4. Uncle’s Traditional Ice Cream Kart
Chinatown is full of hidden food gems. If you’re headed there for lunch or dinner and you’re looking for a post-meal treat, check out Uncle’s Traditional Ice Cream Kart, located right outside Chinatown MRT Station Exit C and OG People’s Park! Do note that the cart is closed on Wednesdays.
Their ice cream is the most expensive on this list, but still priced at an affordable $2 per serving. We got the Mint Choc with wafer, though you’ll find other popular flavours including Red Bean and Mango. You can enjoy your ice cream with rainbow bread or in a cup, if that’s what you prefer.
Address:Â 100 Upper Cross Street, Singapore 058360 (outside the mall)
Opening hours: Thurs-Tue 9am to 8:45pm
5. Punggol WalkÂ
North-East residents, this one’s for you. We spotted an ice cream uncle at Punggol Walk, near the Punggol Promenade signage. The cart is stationed there daily from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. According to videos online, Uncle is spotted around the surrounding Punggol estates before that, from 1pm onwards.
Each serving goes for $2. We got the mixed scoop served in a cup: Corn, Mango, Strawberry, and Chocolate. There are wafer and bread options, too!
Address: 10 Tebing Lane, Singapore 828836 (Punggol Walk)
Opening hours: Daily 5:30pm to 7:30pm
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Bonus: Chip Guan Heng
Image credit: Charles Chan via Google Maps
Sort your traditional ice cream cravings at Chip Guan Heng, said to be Singapore’s OG supplier for ice cream uncles. The business has been around since 1970, starting as a small provision shop before expanding to a successful distributor of gelato supplies to popular homegrown brands.
Image credit: Charles Chan via Google Maps
Chip Guan Heng is the main supplier for most Magnolia ice cream carts, so you can expect the same iconic blocks of ice cream here. Flavours include Yam, Mango, Blueberry, Raspberry Ripple, Chocolate Chip and more. Each box is priced at $5.50.
Check out our Chip Guan Heng review.
Address: 69 Joo Chiat Place, Singapore 427787
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 7am to 3pm, Sat-Sun 7am to 12:30pm
Website
Chip Guan Heng is not halal-certified.
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The next time you spot an ice cream uncle, grab a cone, wafer, or rainbow bread sandwich—and maybe even snap a photo before they roll away. These nostalgic carts are a disappearing part of Singapore’s food scene, so support them while you still can!
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Photos taken by Nabila Malek.
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