New bakeries in Singapore seem to sprout up by the minute, so we’re constantly spoiled for choice when it comes to satisfying our carb cravings. Whether you’re a fan of trendy bakes such as mochi buns or lava cakes, or you’re looking for old-school waffles and bread that evoke nostalgia with every bite, Singapore’s bakery scene has something for everyone.
With that said, we’ve collated a list of the 50 best bakeries in Singapore that you should check out, so everyone can go get that bread—literally!
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Located at Tanjong Pagar’s Icon Village, Park Backerei is Singapore’s first German pretzel bakery. Founded by a German native and his wife, the brand initially started out as a home-based business before opening its physical store in August 2023. We recommend their OG Plain Pretzel ($4.20+++), a soft Swabian-style pretzel that’s slightly salty, as well as the savoury Cheese Pretzel ($4.90++).
Read our Park Backerei review.
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Park Backerei is not a halal-certified eatery
Located in a glasshouse in CHIJMES, stepping into Dough will make you feel as though you’re in a fancy cafe in Seoul. Fans of the bakery rave about their house-made pastries, especially the Adzuki Mochi Danish ($5.50++)—gooey mochi hidden beneath layers of laminated pastry. For something unique, try the refreshing Kaffir Lime Guava Strawberry ($5.50++) too. It’s made with real fruit and comes with sugar pearls that pair well with the tart jam.
Read our Dough review.
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Dough is not a halal-certified eatery
Founded by sisters Serene and Danielle, Butter Town offers an array of baked delights, all made from scratch, including their signature shio pan, chicken curry sets, and sourdough mantou. Their Original Shio Pan ($2) stands out with its golden brown crust and fluffy insides, while the Au Chocolat Shio Pan ($2.60) is an indulgent, sweet number stuffed with a Belgian chocolate filling.
We recommend heading down early to try a variety of their bakes, as they tend to sell out within three hours of opening!
Read our Butter Town review.
Address: 44 Holland Drive, #02-35, Holland Drive Market & Food Centre, Singapore 270004
Opening hours: Tue-Sat 9:30am to 2pm
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Butter Town is not a halal-certified eatery
Keong Saik Bakery, once situated on Keong Saik Road, has relocated their flagship to Luzerne in Bendemeer, bringing with it an eye-catching aesthetic that’s every Instagrammer’s dream. The bakery also features delectable pastries that look equally as gorgeous; there’s the Ondeoh Ondeh Sor Hei ($6++), starring house-cooked ondeh ondeh filling rolled within alternating green pandan & white Danish pastry, as well as the Muah Chee Croissant Cube ($6.60++), comprising a flaky croissant cube infused with black sesame paste and sticky muah chee.
Read our Keong Saik Bakery review.
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Keong Saik Bakery is not a halal-certified eatery
This hidden gem was founded by David Lim, a passionate baker who left his corporate job to fulfil his culinary dream. The name Ah Tas Muffins playfully alludes to “atas,” the Malay word for high standards, which reflects their commitment to quality ingredients sourced globally—butter from Denmark, milk from Germany, sugar from Mauritius, and macadamia nuts from South Africa.
Ah Tas Muffins tempts with 15 muffin flavours, such as Triple Cheese ($3.40) with its trio of cheddar, mozzarella, and European cheese. Chocolate Oreo ($2.90) and Chocolate Peanut Butter ($3.30) are must-tries for every chocolate lover, while the Hazelnut Praline (price TBD) beckons with its caramelised hazelnut ganache filling that’s similar to Kinder Bueno.
Read our Ah Tas Muffins review.
Address: 49A Serangoon Garden Way, Serangoon Garden, #01-28 Market, Singapore 555945
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 8:30am to 3pm
Tel: 8518 5159
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Ah Tas Muffins is a halal-certified eatery
Elijah Pies, a local bakery renowned for its Instagram-worthy dessert pies, has expanded from a central kitchen to a takeaway kiosk and baking studio. The Wild Berry Lavender Pie ($7.90++) stands out as a crowd favourite, blending creamy layers of yoghurt and berry with a delicate lavender fragrance. Alternatively, the Matcha Latte Pie ($7.90++) is a dessert twist on the popular matcha latte, with a crispy chocolate cookie crust, green tea custard, and torched meringue. If you prefer savoury options, try the outlet-exclusive Mac N’ Cheese Pie ($12.90++) instead, filled with mac and cheese, beef salami, chives, and savoury onion crumble.
Read our Elijah Pies review.
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Elijah Pies is not a halal-certified eatery
If you like traditional bakeries, Garden Pastry & Cake should definitely be on your go-to list. This 47-year-old Aljunied gem elevates the typical selection of cream cakes and buns found in old-school bakeries with its speciality Swiss rolls, featuring thick, locally inspired fillings. Their most popular item is their Orh Nee Swiss Roll Cake (price TBD), which boasts an impressive sponge-to-filling ratio, showcasing a generous amount of house-made orh nee paste. For those craving nostalgic pandan waffles, they offer a variety of fillings. The Peanut ($2.20) option is a crowd favourite, along with Kaya ($2.10), Cream Cheese ($2.60), and Salted Caramel ($2.80).
Read our Garden Pastry & Cake coverage.
Address: Block 95 Aljunied Crescent, #01-505/507, Singapore 380095
Opening hours: Daily 7:30am to 8pm
Tel: 6745 5706
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Garden Pastry & Cake is not a halal-certified eatery
On’Lee Artisan Bakery offers affordable artisanal croissants and pastries made by an ex-Ritz Carlton and MBS baker. Their Garlic Cream Cheese Croissant ($4) features buttery, flaky pastry with a cheesy cream centre, while the Pistachio Croissant ($5) is a nutty snack studded with crushed pistachio. On’Lee Artisan Bakery also offers a fresh batch of pastries that’s available around 12:30pm every day.
Read our On’Lee Artisan Baskery review.
Address: Woodlands Square, Woodlands MRT Station – Exit 7 (Thomson East Coast Line B1), Singapore 737736
Opening hours: Daily 8am to 8pm
Tel: 6908 7069
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On’Lee Artisan Bakery is a halal-certified eatery
Lau Chong Kee Mini is a haven for those seeking a taste of nostalgia through yummy old-school buns and time-honoured traditional pastries. Their Custard Bun ($1.40) is baked to a beautiful brown and is filled with golden yellow custard. As for the cone-shaped Custard Pie ($1.30), it’s light, flaky, and also delightfully crispy. We’ve heard good things about their Green Bean Pie and Red Bean Pie too, priced at $1 each, as well as the Pure Sponge ($1.30) cake, which comes in the shape of a domed flower.
Read our Lau Chong Kee Mini review.
Address: 32 New Market Road, #01-1030, People’s Park Complex Food Centre, Singapore 0500324
Opening hours: Daily 12:30pm to 8:30pm
Lau Chong Kee Mini is not a halal-certified eatery
Happy Oven at Tiong Bahru is one of Singapore’s best-known halal-certified bakeries, specialising in old-school pastries and cakes made from scratch with natural ingredients. A popular item from their lineup is the Classic Cream Puff ($1.60), which sees choux pastry piped with house-made custard cream, and dusted with powdered sugar. Their delectable Signature Ondeh Ondeh Cake ($1.60) remains their best-selling item over the years. This pandan cake is uber fluffy, and is filled with gula melaka coconut and fresh coconut shavings.
Read our Happy Oven review.
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Happy Oven is a halal-certified eatery
Bread & Butter by XY is a charming bakery cafe known for its Wes Anderson-inspired pink aesthetic. Founded by Xin Ying (XY), the cafe initially started as a home-based business during the pandemic before moving to its colourful home at Oxley Tower. Priced at $3.90, their Signature Cinnamon Sticky Buns arte soft and buttery, while the Japanese Black Sesame Loaf with Kinako Crumble ($4) is well-baked with roasted nutty notes. Try the Matcha Financier ($2.60) too—topped with crunchy almonds, it offers a light crunch on the outside and a tender crumb within.
Read our Bread & Butter by XY review.
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Bread & Butter by XY is not a halal-certified eatery
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There are no seats at La Grigne Patisserie, but the bakery welcomes a constant stream of customers thanks to their enticing display of freshly baked pastries. It’s also conveniently located just a minute’s walk away from Maxwell MRT Station. During our visit, we were drawn to La Grigne’s signature item, the Salmon Mentaiko Croissant. Priced at $5.50, it was beautifully layered and housed a small but flavourful slice of smoked salmon within its centre. We also have good things to say about their Chocolate Lava Croissant ($4), which oozed with a creamy and rich chocolate ganache.
Read our La Grigne Patisserie review.
Address: 33 Erskine Road, #01-02, Singapore 069333
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 10am to 6:30pm
Tel: 8831 7175
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La Grigne Patisserie is not a halal-certified eatery
Konditori Artisan Bakes is a popular halal bakery selling artisanal pastries. We’re huge fans of their Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish (price TBD), which came with crushed pistachio sprinkled on one half and powdered sugar on the other, then topped with fresh fruits. Equally enticing was the Red Velvet Croissant ($6.15+), comprising a sweet combination of cream cheese and croissant layers, with subtle chocolatey notes. On the savoury front, they’ve got the Sun-Dried Tomato and Cheese Basil Pesto Ciabatta ($4.04+)!
Read our Konditori Artisan Bakes review.
Address: 33 Bussorah Street, Singapore 199451
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 6pm
Tel: 6209 8580
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Konditori Artisan Bakes is a halal-certified eatery
This hole-in-the-wall bakery is run by a friendly duo who craft their traditional pastries fresh every day. The star of the show is their Cheese Tart ($1.50) with its crumbly shortcrust bottom and dense cheesecake filling. Orh nee lovers can also try the Orh Nee Tart ($1.50), which presents a simple construction of buttery crust, yam filling, and ginkgo nuts. Don’t miss out on their delicious Portuguese Egg Tarts ($1.50) too. They’re known for being light and not too sweet, with a slightly eggy flavour.
Be sure to arrive early, ideally before 12pm, to ensure you can savour their delectable bakes before they’re gone for the day!
Read our June Bakery review.
Address: 7500A Beach Road, #B1-321, The Plaza, Singapore 199591
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 7am to 2:30pm
Tel: 9731 3002
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June Bakery is not a halal-certified eatery
We love the croissants at Butter Bread, especially their Orh Nee Mochi Croissant ($6), or their Mochi Madelines ($12 for a box of six). For something savoury, consider the Ham & Cheese Croissant ($5.50). Otherwise, the Dark Chocolate Mochi Loaf ($7.50) is also worth a try with its soft, fluffy texture and a generous amount of chocolate chips in each slice.
Read our Butter Bread review.
Address: 371 Beach Road, B1-56 Citygate, Singapore 199597
Opening hours: Tue-Sat 12pm to 6:30pm
Tel: 9117 3529
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Butter Bread is not a halal-certified eatery
Fluff Bakery, renowned for its halal-friendly cupcakes, has expanded its offerings to include a range of freshly baked sweet and savoury treats. Their Miso Butter Mushroom Galette ($5) impresses with its delightfully buttery pastry and flavourful umami filling, while the Roasted Garlic Bechamel and Dill ($5.50) is another aromatic option.
Baked goods aside, Fluff Bakery also offers coffee such as Iced Long Black ($4.50) and Flat White ($4.50) to accompany their sweet treats.
Read our Fluff Bakery review.
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Fluff Bakery is a halal-certified eatery
The dedicated bakers at Serangoon Gardens Bakery & Confectionery commence their day at the early hour of 2am, crafting bread from scratch to ensure a fresh batch for their customers daily. Go for their Hamburger Bun ($1) and savoury Curry Bun ($1.10), or get the Yam Paste Bun ($1.10) for creamy, earthy bites of house-made orh nee.
Read our Serangoon Gardens Bakery review.
Address: 49A Serangoon Garden Way, #01-45 Garden Market, Singapore 555945
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 6am to 2pm
Serangoon Garden Bakery & Confectionery is not a halal-certified eatery
Uncle Lee Confectionery, a traditional bakery with a remarkable 35-year legacy, resides at the heart of Bugis. This family-run bakery specialises in a range of classic baked goods, including their Kopi Cookie ($12) and Butter Cookie ($20). Else, try their Custard Puffs ($0.80), which is an airy choux pastry filled with fluffy buttercream. For durian lovers, don’t miss out on their Mao Shan Wang Durian Crepe Cake ($8.90)!
Read our Uncle Lee Confectionery review.
Address: 4 Jalan Pisang, Singapore 199071
Opening hours: Mon-Tue 10am to 5pm, Thurs-Sat 10am to 5pm
Tel: 9386 0412
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Uncle Lee Confectionery is not a halal-certified eatery
Mei Kee Bakery, run by Bakery Cuisine, offers a unique twist on traditional Hong Kong-style baked goods. They are known for their innovative Tau Sar Piah (from $1+), available in unique flavours such as Coffee, Yuan Yang, and Durian, as well as their intriguing, purple-hued orh nee tarts—a rarity in most bakeries. They also offer a range of baked goods that are suited for breakfast, such as Black Pepper Polo Bun ($1.80+), Chicken Sausage Puff ($1.80+), and Curry Potato Puff ($1.80+).
Read our Mei Kee Bakery review.
Address: 1 North Point Drive, Yishun Bus Interchange, Singapore 768019
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 8pm
Tel: 6686 5728
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Mei Kee Bakery is not a halal-certified bakery
Even if you’ve never been to Chin Mee Chin Confectionery, we’re pretty sure the name rings a bell. Arguably one of Singapore’s most famous bakeries, Chin Mee Chin is well-loved for their traditional breakfast delights. Start your day with their Kaya Toast (price TBD), made with a century-old recipe and toasted over charcoal, accompanied by soft-boiled eggs. Otherwise, get some of their old-school bakes to go, including Cream Horn ($2.50) and Luncheon Meat Bun ($2.50).
Read our Chin Mee Chin Confectionery review.
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Chin Mee Chin Confectionery is not a halal-certified eatery
The Fat Kid Bakery is famous for their Italian-style stuffed doughnuts AKA bomboloni. A failsafe flavour is the Blueberry Cheesecake ($4.80), made with real berries and a creamy, tangy cream cheese filling. If you’re into tea flavours, try the Earl Grey ($4) bombolone instead. It’s on the sweeter side, so opt for flavours such as Apple Pie ($4.80)and Mango Mousse ($5) if you prefer something fruity.
Read our The Fat Kid Bakery review.
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The Fat Kid Bakery is not a halal-certified eatery
Whether you’re looking for chewy mochi buns or house-made bubble tea, you’ll have your cravings satisfied here at Muyoo. With branches in Changi City Point, NEX Mall, Northpoint City, and Jurong Point, MuYoo’s most popular flavour is the Glutinous QQ ($3), which is their signature Yudane dough mochi bread filled with sticky fragrant black glutinous rice, with their Lotus Biscoff QQ ($3) being another best-seller. Don’t miss out on the other popular products, such as the Almond Croissant ($3.90), Bacon Onion ($2.30), Cranberry Scone ($2.20), and more!
Read our Muyoo review.
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Muyoo is not a halal-certified eatery
After closing for renovation work, Champion Bolo Bun has now reopened at Tanjong Pagar Road with walk-in takeaways available. Their famous bolo buns are baked in small batches every 15 minutes and are best consumed within 20 minutes. Go back to basics with their Classic Bolo Bun ($5) or enjoy an additional slab of cold butter with the Classic With Butter ($5.50) bun. If you love spicy food, we recommend their Curry Potato ($6.50), packed with soft potatoes, chunks of meat, and a piquant curry filling.
Read our Champion Bolo Bun review.
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Champion Bolo Bun is not a halal-certified eatery
Founded by a mother-daughter duo, Puffs And Peaks started out as an online venture that gained popularity for their homemade baked goods without preservatives. Most recently, the bakery expanded to a physical store in Tampines, offering their popular Brownie/Blondie Bars ($4.50), Roasted Pistachio Tart ($7.50), and Tea Cakes ($5). The Brookie ($3.70) is another indulgent treat, consisting of a half-chocolate chip, half-brownie cookie with Valrhona dark chocolate chunks for texture.
Read our Puffs And Peaks review.
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Puffs And Peaks is not a halal-certified eatery
For delectable mochi croissants, head over to Brotherbird Bakehouse. The bakery offers a range of unique croissant flavours that change every month. During our visit, we had the Mentaiko Prawn Twice-Baked ($7.02), filled with mentaiko prawn stuffing and mozzarella cheese, and the Ham & Cheddar Twice-Baked ($6.48), spotlighting honey-baked ham and cheddar cheese. Fruit lovers can try the Raspberry Pistachio Danish ($5.94) or tangy Lemon Meringue Croissant ($5.40) too.
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Brotherbird Bakehouse is not a halal-certified eatery
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We can’t eat the rich, but we can eat rich! Eat Rich, a hidden gem located at Raffles Place MRT Station, sells traditional bakes with a twist such as CoffeeTau Sar Piah ($1.30) and Croissant Egg Tart ($3.80). They’ve also got more conventional pastries, including Portuguese Egg Tart ($2.20) and Lao Po Bing ($2.20), AKA Wife’s Biscuit.
Enjoy discounts when you purchase multiple items too! Pay only $5 when you buy five $1.30 items, and spend only $10 when you purchase five $2.20 bakes.
Read our Eat Rich coverage.
Address: 5 Raffles Place, #B1-54, Raffles Place MRT Station, Singapore 048618
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9am to 8pm, Sat-Sun 10am to 8pm
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Eat Rich is not a halal-certified eatery
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If you’re a big sourdough fan, you’ll likely be familiar with Marymount Bakehouse. This popular bakery, which started as a home-based business in 2020, rose to fame for their beautiful sourdough loaves and focaccia. This relatively new bakery is famous for their artisanal sourdough bakes and Marymufflets—their take on English muffins. The Marymufflets are available in two variations: Black Truffle, Cheese, and Poached Pear (from $7) and French Toast with Morning Rice Custard and bananas (from $7). If muffins aren’t your thing, get a Shepherd’s Pie instead, priced at $28 for a 5.5-inch pie and $69 for a 7-inch pie.
Read our Marymount Bakehouse coverage.
Address: 421 Race Course Rd, Singapore 218668
Opening hours: Wed-Sun 9am to 5pm
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Marymount Bakehouse is not a halal-certified eatery
Located under an HDB block along Upper Aljunied Lane, Frosted by Fang offers a lineup of goodies that are baked fresh on-site each morning. You can drop by and da bao what’s available, or pop in to collect your pre-order. Our team got a box of five treats, which comprised Sour Cherry Oatmeal Crumble ($5), Dark Chocolate Lavender Brownie ($5.50), Coconut, Yuzu Curd & Lychee Mochi Donut ($4), Browned Butter Miso Chocolate Chip Cookie ($3.50), and Classic Carrot Walnut Cake ($6.50).
The menu changes each month and items are limited, so it’s best to drop them a message on Instagram if anything catches your eye!
Read our Frosted By Fang review.
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Frosted by Fang is not a halal-certified eatery
Helmed by Bangkok-born pastry chef Pond Lim, The Homme Baker is best known for their signature T&J cakes. Named after the iconic duo Tom & Jerry, the cakes come in the form of slices of Swiss cheese encased in a flavoured chocolate shell.
The T&J collection comes in six different flavours, such as T&J Ondeh ($8.80) and T&J Strawberry Shortcake ($8.80). Try their T&J Yuzu ($9.80), which is zesty, refreshing, and not jelak.
Read our The Homme Baker review.
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The Homme Baker is not a halal-certified eatery
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Online bakery The Lim’s Kitchen is known for their New Classics ($35) pastry box, which gets you an assortment of bakes such as Cheesy Sausage Wellington, Truffle Mushroom Croissant, and Pistachio Chocolate Pain Suisse—a laminated pastry filled with pistachio custard. For something classic, try their TheLimsKitchen Sourdough ($15), or their Double Tomato Focaccia ($19), which is their Sourdough-based flatbread enriched with sundried tomatoes & EVOO, topped with cherry tomatoes, za’atar, and seasonal herbs.
Read our The Lim’s Kitchen coverage.
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The Lim’s Kitchen is not a halal-certified bakery
Nestled in the space once occupied by Tiong Bahru Galicier Pastry, Le Royale Patisserie offers a diverse range of traditional bakes such as matcha red bean toasts and polo buns. Their Matcha Polo Bun ($2.20) is a standout, boasting a soft, airy bun with sweet mango filling. Other must-tries include the Meat Floss Cake ($6), Matcha Yogurt Mousse ($6.80), and Coconut Mousse ($6.80).
Don’t skip on their Durian Daifuku if you’re a fan of the king of fruits. Priced at $8.40 for two pieces, the delectable treat spotlights snow skin mochi filled with creamy durian paste.
Read our Le Royale Patisserie review.
Address: 55 Tiong Bahru Road, Block 55, #01-39, Singapore 160055
Opening hours: Daily 7am to 9pm
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Le Royale Patisserie is not a halal-certified eatery
This list won’t be complete without mentioning Tiong Bahru Bakery. One of Singapore’s most famous bakeries, they’re known for their signature item—the rich, buttery, and super crispy Croissant ($4+). If you have a sweet tooth, get the Dessert Croffle ($14+) instead, featuring a creamy combination of vanilla bean ice cream and house-made chocolate sauce. Savoury croffles are also available—the Breakfast Croffle ($22) is a substantial number with roasted portobello mushrooms, crispy bacon, and a runny fried egg, drizzled with ranch herb sauce.
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Tiong Bahru Bakery is not a halal-certified eatery
If you love Hong Kong pastries, you’re in luck: Chef Gan is a hidden gem bakery in Clementi’s West Coast Marketspecialising in legit coconut tarts, char siew buns, and yummy tau sar piah. Chef Gan’s bolo buns are delicious and affordable, priced at just $0.90 each. They come in flavours such as red bean and chocolate too. Additionally, the bakery offers various kinds of egg tarts, including Portuguese Egg Tarts, Charcoal Egg Tarts, and Flaky Puff Egg Tarts, priced at $1.60 each.
Read our Chef Gan review.
Address: 726 West Coast Road, Singapore 120726
Opening hours: Daily 5am to 8pm
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Chef Gan is not a halal-certified eatery
Ben Baker has multiple outlets across various neighbourhoods in Singapore, including Bukit Panjang, Jurong West, Tampines North, Woodlands, and Yishun. Other than their signature Pandan Kaya Swiss Roll ($9.80), which also comes in classic flavours such as Yam and Chocolate, they offer a wide range of bread, from Char Siew Bolo Bun ($1.70), Tuna Bun ($1.60), and Otah Bun ($1.70) to trendier options such as White Coffee Bun ($1.60) and Liu Sha Bun ($1.60). They also have a great selection of desserts including Mango Daifuku ($4.80 for two) and Peach Daifuku ($4.80 for two).
Read our Ben Baker coverage.
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Ben Baker is not a halal-certified eatery
For traditional kopi and crispy waffle sandwiches, head over to Yi Jia Bakery House Cafe. Their most popular offering is the honeycomb-shaped pandan waffle, which earned the top spot on our list of best old-school waffles in Singapore! Get yourself a Kaya waffle ($2.60), comprising two pandan-spiked waffles slathered with house-made pandan kaya. Other filling options are also available, including Peanut ($2.80), Chocolate ($2.80), and Blueberry ($2.80). Before you leave, order a cup of Kopi C or Teh C, priced at just $1.40 each, to wash everything down.
Read our Yi Jia Bakery House coverage.
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Yi Jia Bakery House Cafe is not a halal-certified eatery
The French American Bakery at Haji Lane recently went viral for their Torched Marshmallow Hot Chocolate (price TBD), comprising hot chocolate topped with rings of fluffy caramelised marshmallows. But that’s not all they offer—the bakery also has huge Cinnamon Buns, priced at $5.50 per piece. They feature golden-brown, pillowy swirls, which are generously coated with sweet and aromatic cinnamon. You can also try their range of croissants, madeleines, and kouign amann!
Read our coverage of The French American Bakery.
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The French American Bakery is a Muslim-owned eatery
Jia Mei Bakery, located in Old Airport Road Food Centre, is all about old-school baked goods such as coconut tarts and sugar doughnuts. The bakery prepares everything on-site, except for the pre-packaged loaves on display. In the morning, you’ll find a small selection of bakes, including Egg Tarts ($1.40), Banana Cake ($2.40), and Marble Cake ($2.40). The baker auntie creates these treats in small batches each morning due to space constraints. The bakes are typically available in the afternoon, starting around 12pm, so be sure to head down then if you’d like to give them a try!
Read our Jia Mei Bakery coverage.
Address: 51 Old Airport Road, #01-43, Singapore 390051
Opening hours: Tue-Fri 9am to 6pm, Sun 9am to 6pm
Jia Mei Bakery is not a halal-certified eatery
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Another old-school bakery is Sembawang Confectionery, which has been around since the 1960s. Their signature Cream Horns are priced at $12 for six pieces, while their freshly baked muffins are priced at $5.50 for three. We recommend their buttercream cakes, including their unique Traffic Light Cake that’s decorated in green, yellow, and red stripes. You’ll find this cake in their Heritage Box ($16.80), which gets you eight slices of traditional buttercream cakes.
Read our Sambawang Confectionery coverage.
Address: 6 Beach Road, #01-4869, Singapore 190006
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 7:30am to 6:30pm
Tel: 6295 3965
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Sembawang Confectionery is not a halal-certified eatery
After Micro Bakery Kitchen has took over the space of the now-defunct Forty Hands cafe in Tiong Bahru, offering delectable brunch mains, bread, and pastries, they also opened another outlet at Serene Centre. The bakery originally started as a small store at Serene Centre and expanded to The Red House in Katong, before opening their newest outlet.
Micro Bakery Kitchen specialises in naturally leavened sourdough bread, baked fresh in-house daily with sustainable wholegrain flour. Try their Nagaimo Croquette ($18+), a deep-fried croquette filled with mashed mountain yam, mushrooms, and cabbage, sandwiched between fluffy milk toast. For cheese lovers, there’s the Grilled 4 Cheese ($16+) sandwich, layered with raclette, mozzarella, ricotta, and cheddar cheeses. Beyond sandwiches, the cafe also offers a range of baked goods and pastries, including Banana Walnut Cake ($6+) and Lemon Yoghurt Chia Cake ($6+).
Read our Micro Bakery review.
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Micro Bakery Kitchen is not a halal-certified eatery
The name MZW is an acronym for Mai Zhi Wei (麦之味), which translates to “Flavour of Wheat” in Mandarin. This name was inspired by the founder’s name, Michael, which sounds similar to the Chinese word for wheat (麦). MZW offers chiffon cakes in 13 flavours, all priced at $2 each. Classic flavours comprise Chocolate, Pandan, and Coffee, and you can get more unique options such as Blueberry Yoghurt and Durian too. These chiffon cakes are loved for their light and fluffy texture, and are made without any artificial sweeteners.
Read our MZW Bakery coverage.
Address: 158 Bedok South Avenue 3, #01-585, Singapore 460158
Opening hours: Sat-Thurs 8am to 9pm, Fri 8am to 2pm
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MZW Bakery is not a halal-certified eatery but uses no pork or lard
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Chang Ji Bing Jia started their business many years ago in Clementi West, and has since moved to the Geylang East neighbourhood. They’ve given the traditional tau sar piah a makeover by spiking it with black sesame and adding a layer of mochi for extra chewiness. These mochi tau sar piah are priced at $1.70 each. Otherwise, you can still enjoy their traditional tau sar piah, available at $1 per piece.
Chang Ji Bing Jia also offers a wide selection of other traditional baked goods. You can try their house-made cakes, including their signature Cheese Cake ($1.70) and Banana Cake ($3.50). Another popular offering is their Brownie Cake ($4.50), a moist chocolate cake topped with icing and studded with chocolate chips—a unique find at neighbourhood bakeries.
Ready our Chang Ji Bing Jia coverage.
Address: 95 Aljunied Crescent, #01-52, Singapore 380095
Opening hours: Daily 7:30am to 9:30pm
Chang Ji Bing Jia is not a halal-certified eatery
You don’t have to fly to New York to try the TikTok-famous creme croissants, because local bakery Swish Rolls has their very own version, AKA the Croon ($6.20). The Croon is a circular croissant filled with assorted creme fillings, topped with ganache, and finished with crumbly bits. You can find five Croon flavours here at Swish Rolls, including Loaded Pistachio, Strawberry Bomb, Deep Dark Valrhona Chocolate, Biscoff Cream Cheese, and Yuzu Matcha.
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Swish Rolls is not a halal-certified eatery
DOME Bakery, originally a home-based business, now has a physical store located along South Bridge Road. They’re also situated just a short walk from Chinatown, Maxwell, and Telok Ayer MRT Stations. Try their famous Fudging Good Brownies: rich and indulgent brownies made with pure Belgian chocolate. Must-try flavours include Biscoff Cookie ($7), Peanut Butter Pecan ($6.50), Yuzu Cranberry ($7.20), and Smoked Sea Salt ($6.50). The OG Signature Dark Chocolate Brownie ($6.80) is also worth getting if you love chocolate!
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DOME Bakery is not a halal-certified eatery but uses no pork or lard
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Pawa Bakery, which has two outlets in the CBD, offers a variety of freshly baked treats, including bagels, shio pan, and cookies, with most items priced under $4. The Original Bagel, made from Japanese bread flour, is just $2.50. Customers can choose from spreads including Pistachio Cream Cheese, Blueberry Cream Cheese, and Original Cream Cheese. Other favourites include the Black Sesame Bagel ($3.80) and Matcha Red Bean Mochi ($3.80). Don’t miss the addictive Salted Butter Rolls ($2.50) too!
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Pawa Bakery is not a halal-certified eatery
Hone Bakes, an IG bakery, is an up-and-coming brand that’s already gained a steady following despite being relatively new to the scene—they’ve only just launched this year!From now till 13 October 2024, you can try their signature desserts at their Baker X pop-up. When you’re there, be sure to order their pop-up-exclusive Salted Matcha Dark Chocolate Cookie ($5), where a matcha cookie is topped with dark chocolate, and more matcha goodness in the form of a ganache. Their Stuffed Pandan Gula Melaka Chiffon Cake ($6.50) and Matcha Black Sesame Gateau Cake ($12) are equally delicious!
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Address: 181 Orchard Road, #04-29, Orchard Central, Singapore 238896
Opening hours: Wed-Sun 11am to 7pm (until 13 October 2024)
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Hone Bakes is not a halal-certified eatery
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Balmoral Bakery, a long-standing bakery near Clementi MRT Station, has been serving old-school bakes since the 1960s. Known for their savoury pies and fluffy cakes, the bakery offers nostalgic treats that are becoming harder to find. One of their popular items is the Chicken Samosa ($1.60), a triangle-shaped pastry filled with a savoury potato and chicken mixture. The Chicken Pie ($1.80) is another favourite. This comes with chicken chunks, carrots, potatoes, and peas in a savoury filling. Don’t miss out on their savoury Egg Tarts and Custard Tarts too, priced at $1.60 each.
Address: 105 Clementi Street 12, #01-06, Sunset Way Residence, Singapore 120105
Opening hours: Daily 9am to 7pm
Tel: 6779 2064
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Balmoral Bakery is not a halal-certified eatery
Sourbombe Bakery, known for its delectable pastries and treats, has three outlets across Singapore—One Holland Village, Wisma Atria, as well as Jewel Changi Aiport. This bakery is run by Genevieve Lee, the runner-up of Masterchef Singapore 2018. Their Hay Honey ($8.50) soft-serve is a must-try, and so is their Crab & Caviar ($8) bombolini. The latter is generously stuffed with fresh crab meat salad, guacamole, avocado cream cheese, and mustard aioli, then crowned with caviar. Complement your treats with the cafe’s range of refreshing beverages too, including the Ginger Berry Espresso Soda ($9) and Blueberry Lemon Cream Soda ($9).
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Sourbombe Bakery is not a halal-certified eatery
Coffeehouse by Kobashi is a new brunch cafe and bakery serving up hearty mains and loaded sourdough doughnuts. Their doughnuts are freshly prepared and baked on-site, and come in an array of unique flavours, including the ever-popular Nutty Rocher ($5.50++)—a riff on the iconic Ferrero Rocher chocolate—and Brown Butter Maple Cream ($5.80++), topped with a cute mini pancake. Currently, their seasonal specials include the Ube White Chocolate Coconut ($5.50++). This snack stars Kobashi’s signature sourdough doughnut piped with yam cream, then coated in white chocolate and toasted coconut flakes.
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Coffeehouse by Kobashi is not a halal-certified eatery
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Tucked away at Republic Plaza in Raffles Place, DESEM Dessert is a hidden kiosk that comes through with their trendy bakes and viennoiseries. The bakery is best known for their wide selection of scones and madeleines, though the flavours change from time to time. You can mix and match three bakes of your choice at a wallet-friendly price of $5.80, which works out to just under $2 per piece. Else, just get one to try at $2.20! Starting with the scones, some interesting flavours worth trying include Scallion Cheddar Cheese, Garlic Butter, and Oreo Chocolate Chips. If you prefer madeleines to scones, consider flavours such as Yuzu, Red Velvet, Vanilla Bean Madagascar and more. Since you’re already there, we recommend getting a box of 10 for $18.80 to share with your loved ones.
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Address: 9 Raffles Place, #B1-16 Republic Plaza, Singapore 048619
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 7:45am to 3:30pm
Tel: 9076 6134
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DESEM Dessert is not a halal-certified eatery
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Love Confectionery is a traditional bakery in Singapore that has been around since 1979. Highlights on their menu include their Buttercream Cake ($1.70), which features a fluffy spongey cake topped with crunchy rainbow sparkles. Pandan Cake ($1), Custard Puff ($0.60), and Buttercream Cake ($1.50). The bakery’s buttercream cakes feature buttercream frosting made with margarine, and come in five flavours: Classic, Peanut, Chocolate Sprinkles, Rainbow Sprinkles, and Almond Flakes. A variety of old-school buns such as Kaya Bun and Hot Dog Bun are available too, priced at only $1.20 each.
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Address: 122 Bukit Merah Lane 1, #01-60, Singapore 150122
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 5pm
Tel: 8910 1589
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Love Confectionery is not a halal-certified eatery
Whether you’re into trendy bakes or prefer the traditional classics, you’ll find something that suits your palate in our list of best bakeries in Singapore. If you’re looking for dessert places, have a look at our late-night dessert cafes food guide. Those who prefer enjoying desserts from the comfort of their homes can read our dessert box delivery services guide.
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