Move over, matcha—there’s a new purple obsession taking over Singapore’s cafe scene. Ube, the vibrant Filipino purple yam known for its sweet, nutty flavour, has been popping up everywhere from specialty cafes to old-school bakeries at Lucky Plaza. Not to be confused with taro, the backbone of our local orh nee desserts, ube is creamier and sweeter, with a subtle vanilla note, while taro tends to be earthier and starchier. From traditional halo halo to ube gelato, we’ve rounded up 10 of the best spots for ube desserts in Singapore!
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Said to be Singapore’s first ube and matcha specialty cafe, HALO Ube & Matcha recently opened in Tanjong Pagar’s 100AM mall. Prices are wallet-friendly, starting from just $4.50 nett.
Start with the popular Ube Pound Cake ($5.50), known for its moist crumb and deep earthy-sweet flavour, or the Ube Mochi Tart ($9.90), featuring a velvety ube centre wrapped in QQ mochi skin. On the drinks side, don’t miss the Ube Matcha Latte ($6.90), which blends grassy matcha with sweet, floral ube, or the indulgent Ube Banana Pudding Coffee ($7.50), topped with ube-flavoured banana pudding and Biscoff crumbs.
Read our HALO Ube & Matcha feature.
Address: 100 Tras Street, #01-05, 100AM, Singapore 079027
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 11:30am to 8:15pm, Fri-Sun 10:30am to 9:30pm
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HALO Ube & Matcha is not halal-certified.
Tucked away in Lucky Plaza, Singapore’s unofficial hub for the Filipino community, Inasal Restaurant is best known for its classic chicken inasal. But dessert lovers shouldn’t skip their Ube and Cheese Pandesal ($6.50 for six)—a sweet brioche bun flavoured with ube and stuffed with creamy cheese. Another must-try is the Ube Halaya ($3.50), a rich paste comprising mashed purple yam, coconut milk, evaporated milk, condensed milk, and butter.
Read more in our Lucky Plaza food guide.
Address: 304 Orchard Road, #04-49/50/51, Lucky Plaza, Singapore 238863
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 10:30am to 8pm, Sun 9am to 8pm
Tel: 8722 5433
Inasal Restaurant is not halal-certified.
Fresh off the press: Queic by Olivia has just launched two limited-time ube cheesecakes. The Ube Queso Basque Burnt Cheesecake ($55++ for a 6-inch whole cake, $12 a slice) draws on the nostalgic ube queso ice cream flavour many Filipinos grew up with. It layers a rich, caramelised ube Basque burnt cheesecake with savoury cheddar cream for a sweet-and-cheesy pairing. Meanwhile, the Ube Cloud Cheesecake ($57++ for a 6-inch whole cake, $13 a slice) takes a lighter approach, stacking creamy ube cheesecake, airy ube mascarpone mousse, and cheddar cream over an almond crumble base for a delicate bite.
Website | Full list of outlets
Queic is not halal-certified.
Burnt Cones has built a cult following over the years and now has six outlets across Singapore. One of their standout gelato flavours is Ube ($6 per scoop), made in small batches with purple yam from the Philippines. If you fall in love with it, you can also take home a pint for $18. This flavour is said to be rich and earthy, with a natural sweetness that isn’t overwhelming. Other fan favourites include Pistachio and Fior Di Latte, a creamy milk-flavoured gelato that pairs perfectly with Burnt Cones’ waffles. Scoop prices range from $5 to $8, depending on the flavour.
Read our Burnt Cones Downtown feature
Website | Full list of outlets
Burnt Cones is not halal-certified.
Hundred Acre Creamery, with five outlets across Singapore, also offers a dedicated Ube flavour ($5.50) that captures the earthy, sweet, and nutty taste of purple yam. You can also take it home in a 470ml pint for $18 if you prefer to enjoy it at your own pace. The yam ice cream is rich and creamy, with subtle hints of vanilla, and pairs perfectly with the cafe’s Coconut Pandan Mochi Waffles ($7) for an indulgent treat.
Check out our Hundred Acre Creamery review.
Website | Full list of outlets
Hundred Acre Creamery is not halal-certified.
Popular homegrown bakery La Levain has given a playful twist to ube-inspired flavours with their Bo Bo Cha Cha Croissant ($6.80+), thought to be the first of its kind in Singapore. Inspired by the classic bubur cha cha dessert, the pastry is stuffed with chunky yam and sweet potato cubes, plus soft coconut mochi, and generously spread with purple sweet potato puree. We tried it when the cafe first opened in 2021 and loved how the textures and flavours came together in every bite.
Address: 23 Hamilton Rd, Singapore 209193
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 8am to 6pm
Tel: 9822 3924
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La Levain is not halal-certified.
Also located in Lucky Plaza, Luci’s Kitchen is somewhat of a hidden gem. The small eatery is known for its Halo Halo (price TBD), a classic Filipino shaved ice dessert layered with sweetened beans, ice cream, jellies, and ube paste. If you’re sharing, you can even have it served in a coconut, making it perfect for the gram!
Address: 304 Orchard Road, #02-58/59, #04-42/43 Lucky Plaza, Singapore 238863
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 12pm to 8pm, Sun 10am to 8pm
Tel: 9106 7681
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Luci’s Kitchen is not halal-certified.
For a gelato fix without the guilt, check out Goodlato, an online store known for its low-calorie, high-protein desserts. Their Ube flavour ($5.50 per cup, $20 per pint) is a great option for those craving that iconic purple yam taste without a sugar crash. Each cup is around 50 calories, and a pint packs up to 30g of protein, making it a satisfying yet healthier indulgence.
Enjoy free shipping when you spend at least $100.
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Goodlato is not halal-certified.
Fresh off its Philippines fame, Cafe Mary Grace made its first-ever international debut in Tanjong Pagar this March, bringing over three decades of Filipino baking heritage to Tras Street. While the brand is best known for its signature ensaymadas and cheese rolls, it’s their Ube Coconut Cloud ($10++) that ube fans should be seeking out—a refreshing, tropical drink combining coconut water, creamy ube foam, and toasted coconut flakes. It’s light, fragrant, and not overly sweet, making it a great palate cleanser between bites of the rich, buttery bakes.
Read our Cafe Mary Grace review.
Address: 52 Tras Street, Singapore 078991
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 9am to 6pm
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Mary Grace is not halal-certified.
Over at Amoy Street, Hayop—the fine-casual Singapore offshoot of Manila’s beloved Manam—serves up a halo-halo that’s become one of its most-ordered dishes. The Halo-Halo ($18++) is a generous mix of shaved ice, ube paste, nata de coco, red beans, palm seeds, and macapuno, finished with a scoop of house-made ube ice cream and a slab of leche flan.
Address: 104 Amoy Street, #01-01, Singapore 069924
Opening hours: Tue-Sat 5pm to 9:30pm, Closed Sun-Mon
Tel: 8028 9012
Website
Hayop is not a halal-certified eatery.
Whether you’re a purist who wants your ube served the traditional Filipino way, or you’re keen to try it reimagined as a latte or gelato, this list has you covered.
If you’re on the hunt for more trending desserts, check out our guide to the best dessert spots in Singapore! Otherwise, read our guide to the best affordable cafes in Singapore for brunch and WFH days.
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