There are plenty of food options in Hougang, especially hidden gems such as Ola Acai, which serves affordable acai bowls, and Sweet Scoop, a late-night cafe with locally inspired gelato. Creme by Lele Bakery is another dessert spot in the area that recently garnered online traction for their innovative Orh Nee Waffles ($4.80 for half, $6.80 for full)—baked-to-order waffles filled with actual yam paste.
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According to their Instagram video, the waffle batter first goes into the hot grill, followed by four generous dollops of yam paste.
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You get piping hot waffles that are crispy on the outside and light within, with the creaminess and earthiness of the orh nee paste in each bite. We hear these waffles will only be around till July 2024, so make sure you try them ASAP!
If yam isn’t your thing, they also offer Nian Gao Waffles at the same price! For all waffle options, you can add on a scoop of gelato or two. Top up $4.20, $5.20, or $6.20, respectively for a single scoop of Classic, Premium, or Deluxe flavour. Double scoops are priced from $7.50.
Popular gelato flavours include Vanilla Raspberry Milk, Biscoff Cheesecake, and Chrysanthemum Cacao Nibs.
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The cafe also offers a small selection of cakes and desserts that are baked by their sister brand, Lele Bakery. Consider sharing their Rose Lychee Sliced Cake ($8), Ondeh Ondeh Sliced Cke ($8), and Lemon Meringue Tart ($6)!
Creme by Lele Bakery stands out from the row of shops with its all-pink furnishings, both within the cafe and outside at the alfresco dining area. The under-the-HDB dessert cafe is a 15-minute bus ride from Kovan MRT Station. They open till 2am from Fridays to Sundays, so you can visit for your late-night sugar fix!
Check out our best ice cream and waffle cafes in Singapore list if you’d like more recommendations on similar dessert spots to visit! Otherwise, we’ve got our huge desserts in Singapore guide for the full scoop on must-try desserts on the island.
Address: 124 Hougang Avenue 1, #01-1444, Singapore 530124
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 1pm to 1am, Fri-Sun 12pm to 2am
Website
Creme by Lele Bakery is not a halal-certified eatery.
Featured image adapted from мιѕѕувєlα2828, @creme_sg, and Andy Ng
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