Singapore's donut scene has shifted well beyond the classic glazed ring, with a wave of artisan bakeries turning out slow-proofed sourdough bomboloni, custard-stuffed cream donuts and chewy Japanese-style mochi rings alongside familiar international chains. You'll find them tucked into CBD shophouses, heartland malls, Dempsey's dining enclave and Jewel Changi, spanning pocket-friendly $2 bites to premium filled creations. Many of the best are small-batch operations that sell out early or open only a few days a week, so it's always worth checking hours and stock before heading down.
Last verified: September 2026. Hours and prices can change — we re-check our guides regularly, but do confirm before a special trip.
The list
The Fat Kid Bakery Sourdough donuts (bombo) · $$
A CBD shophouse favourite for light, airy sourdough 'bombo' donuts loaded with generous fillings; popular for weekday breakfasts and known to sell out.
- Cuisine: Sourdough donuts (bombo)
- Price: $$ · Approx S$3.80–S$5.80 per donut
- Must-try: Vanilla Creme Brulee Bombo, Chocolate Mess, Roasted Hazelnut
- Where: 39 Amoy Street, Singapore
- Area: Telok Ayer
- Nearest MRT: Telok Ayer
- Hours: 8am–5pm Mon–Thu, 8am–6.30pm Fri, 10.30am–4pm Sat; closed Sun
Burnt Ends Bakery Artisan bakery donuts · $$$
The bakery arm of the Michelin-starred Burnt Ends restaurant, turning out cult filled donuts on limited days that regularly sell out early.
- Cuisine: Artisan bakery donuts
- Price: $$$ · Approx S$24–S$30 per box; sells out quickly
- Must-try: Milo Dinosaur donut, Pandan, Passionfruit Curd
- Where: 7 Dempsey Road, #01-01, Singapore
- Area: Dempsey
- Nearest MRT: Napier
- Hours: 8am–4pm Thu–Sun; closed Mon–Wed
Brotherbird Bakehouse Mochi donuts / bakery · $$
Hugely popular bakehouse known for chewy mochi donuts and seasonal croissant collections, with central outlets at Raffles City and Tampines 1.
- Cuisine: Mochi donuts / bakery
- Price: $$
- Must-try: Mochi donuts, Croissants
- Where: 252 North Bridge Road, #B1-67 Raffles City Shopping Centre, Singapore 179103
- Area: City Hall (also Tampines 1)
- Nearest MRT: City Hall
- Hours: 11am–9pm daily (or till sold out)
Mister Donut Japanese mochi donuts (Pon de Ring) · $
The Japanese chain behind the chewy tapioca-flour Pon de Ring, which drew hours-long queues on launch and has since expanded to a dozen outlets islandwide.
- Cuisine: Japanese mochi donuts (Pon de Ring)
- Price: $ · Approx S$2.30–S$3.20 per donut; ~S$14 for a 6-pack
- Must-try: Pon de Ring, Angel Cream, Custard Cream
- Area: Islandwide (12 outlets incl. Junction 8, 313@Somerset, Jurong Point, Waterway Point)
- Nearest MRT: Varies by outlet
- Hours: Typically 11am–9pm or till sold out (varies by outlet)
- Halal: No
OMG Decadent Donuts Gluten-free / vegan donuts · $
An award-winning Brisbane chain whose donuts are gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free and vegan, dusted in natural fruit-and-spice sugars — a rare all-diner-friendly option.
- Cuisine: Gluten-free / vegan donuts
- Price: $ · S$3.75 each; S$22 for six
- Must-try: Kopi, Shiok Mint Choc, Cinnamon
- Where: 38 Margaret Drive, #01-08 Margaret Market, Singapore 141038
- Area: Queenstown (Margaret Drive)
- Nearest MRT: Queenstown
- Hours: 10am–10pm daily
- Halal: No
Coffeehouse by Kobashi Sourdough donuts / brunch cafe · $$
A brunch coffeehouse whose pillowy, slightly chewy 'sourdo'nuts' come in creative flavours, paired with a full cafe menu near Clarke Quay.
- Cuisine: Sourdough donuts / brunch cafe
- Price: $$ · Sourdo'nuts from S$5.50
- Must-try: Pistachio Raspberry Sourdo'nut, Brown Butter Maple Cream, Mocha White
- Where: 79 South Bridge Road, #01-00, Singapore 058709
- Area: South Bridge Road (Clarke Quay)
- Nearest MRT: Clarke Quay
- Hours: 10am–6pm Mon–Sat, 10am–4pm Sun
Nakey Italian-style bomboloni · $$
A small Chinatown spot serving Italian-inspired bombolone-style donuts with bold fillings.
- Cuisine: Italian-style bomboloni
- Price: $$ · Approx S$5.50–S$6 per donut
- Must-try: Nutty Praline, Custard Bastard, Lemon Basil
- Where: 10 Trengganu Street, Singapore
- Area: Chinatown
- Nearest MRT: Chinatown
- Hours: 8am–6pm daily
Puffs and Peaks Custard cream donuts · $
A heartland favourite for light, airy donuts with generous custard cream fillings in rotating weekly flavours; open only Thursday to Sunday.
- Cuisine: Custard cream donuts
- Price: $ · S$3.80 each (minimum six)
- Must-try: Matcha Custard, Taro, Pandan Coconut
- Where: 866A Tampines Street 83, #03-03, Tampines Central Community Complex, Singapore
- Area: Tampines
- Nearest MRT: Tampines
- Hours: 10.30am–5pm Thu–Sun; closed Mon–Wed
Pelle and Pepe Bakery Wholegrain artisan donuts · $$
A Joo Chiat bakery focused on wholegrain, overnight slow-proofed donuts with no added yeast and inventive seasonal flavours.
- Cuisine: Wholegrain artisan donuts
- Price: $$ · Approx S$5.50–S$8 per donut
- Must-try: Apple Pie Donut, Mojojojo Spice Donut, Blueberry Compote Roasted Nut Butter
- Where: 83 Joo Chiat Place, #01-01, Singapore
- Area: Joo Chiat
- Nearest MRT: Eunos
- Hours: 9am–4pm Thu–Fri, 8.30am–4pm Sat–Sun; closed Mon–Wed
Sin and Savage Bakehouse Filled donuts · $
A neighbourhood bakehouse best known for its charcoal 'Dalgonut' filled with dalgona coffee cream, plus classic and fruit-forward options.
- Cuisine: Filled donuts
- Price: $ · Approx S$5 per donut
- Must-try: Charcoal Dalgonut, Hazelnut Ganache, Lemon Meringue
- Where: 169 Stirling Road, #01-1153, Singapore
- Area: Stirling Road (Queenstown)
- Nearest MRT: Queenstown
- Hours: 10.30am–9pm Tue–Fri, 9.30am–9.30pm Sat–Sun; closed Mon
Chef Yamashita Japanese ring doughnuts / patisserie · $
A Japanese patisserie whose gluten-free rice-flour Kome Kome Ring doughnuts come in several flavours, a lighter alternative to fried donuts.
- Cuisine: Japanese ring doughnuts / patisserie
- Price: $ · Kome Kome Ring approx S$3.80 each
- Must-try: Kome Kome Ring (Salted Caramel), Green Tea, Lychee
- Area: Tanjong Pagar (also Great World, Millenia Walk)
- Nearest MRT: Tanjong Pagar
- Hours: 11am–5pm Tue–Sat, 11am–4pm Sun (Tanjong Pagar)
Brawn & Brains Coffee Cafe donuts / specialty coffee · $
A specialty coffee spot that pairs its brews with soft filled donuts in local-leaning flavours like Milo custard and house-made kaya.
- Cuisine: Cafe donuts / specialty coffee
- Price: $ · Approx S$4.20 per donut
- Must-try: Milo Custard, House-made Kaya, Lemon Curd
- Where: 16 Hamilton Road, #01-06, Singapore
- Area: Jalan Besar / Lavender
- Nearest MRT: Bendemeer
Tim Hortons Canadian donut chain · $
The Canadian chain's accessible mall outlets serve familiar filled and glazed donuts plus bite-sized Timbits — an easy crowd-pleaser.
- Cuisine: Canadian donut chain
- Price: $ · Approx S$20 for a 6-donut pack
- Must-try: Boston Cream, Classic Glaze, Timbits
- Where: 1 HarbourFront Walk, #01-207 VivoCity, Singapore 098585
- Area: HarbourFront
- Nearest MRT: HarbourFront
- Hours: 10am–10pm daily
At a glance: compare every spot
| Spot | Cuisine | Price | Area | Halal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fat Kid Bakery | Sourdough donuts (bombo) | $$ | Telok Ayer | — |
| Burnt Ends Bakery | Artisan bakery donuts | $$$ | Dempsey | — |
| Brotherbird Bakehouse | Mochi donuts / bakery | $$ | City Hall (also Tampines 1) | — |
| Mister Donut | Japanese mochi donuts (Pon de Ring) | $ | Islandwide (12 outlets incl. Junction 8, 313@Somerset, Jurong Point, Waterway Point) | No |
| OMG Decadent Donuts | Gluten-free / vegan donuts | $ | Queenstown (Margaret Drive) | No |
| Coffeehouse by Kobashi | Sourdough donuts / brunch cafe | $$ | South Bridge Road (Clarke Quay) | — |
| Nakey | Italian-style bomboloni | $$ | Chinatown | — |
| Puffs and Peaks | Custard cream donuts | $ | Tampines | — |
| Pelle and Pepe Bakery | Wholegrain artisan donuts | $$ | Joo Chiat | — |
| Sin and Savage Bakehouse | Filled donuts | $ | Stirling Road (Queenstown) | — |
| Chef Yamashita | Japanese ring doughnuts / patisserie | $ | Tanjong Pagar (also Great World, Millenia Walk) | — |
| Brawn & Brains Coffee | Cafe donuts / specialty coffee | $ | Jalan Besar / Lavender | — |
| Tim Hortons | Canadian donut chain | $ | HarbourFront | — |
Your questions answered
What styles of donuts can I find in Singapore?
The range is wide: Italian-style sourdough bomboloni and 'bombo' donuts (Sourbombe, The Fat Kid Bakery), Japanese chewy mochi rings like Mister Donut's Pon de Ring and Brotherbird's mochi donuts, custard cream-filled donuts (Puffs and Peaks), plus classic glazed and Boston cream from chains like Tim Hortons. There are also gluten-free and vegan options.
How much do good donuts cost in Singapore?
Chain donuts run from roughly S$2–S$4 each (Mister Donut, Tim Hortons, OMG Decadent Donuts). Artisan and sourdough-filled donuts typically cost around S$3.80–S$8 each, with premium bakery boxes such as Burnt Ends Bakery going higher. Many small bakeries sell in minimum quantities or set boxes.
Are there halal-certified donut shops in Singapore?
Halal certification is uncommon among Singapore's artisan donut bakeries, and chains like Mister Donut and OMG Decadent Donuts state they are not halal-certified. Always check the specific outlet's current certification directly before visiting, as status can change.
Which areas are best for donut-hunting in Singapore?
The CBD and city core (Telok Ayer, Amoy Street, South Bridge Road, Chinatown, Raffles City) have a dense cluster of artisan donut bakeries. The east (Tampines, Joo Chiat), Queenstown/Stirling area and Dempsey are also strong, while Jewel Changi and mall outlets make chains easy to reach.
Do I need to queue or pre-order, and do donuts sell out?
Yes for many small-batch bakeries. Places like The Fat Kid Bakery, Burnt Ends Bakery, Puffs and Peaks and Brotherbird can sell out early or open only a few days a week, and viral launches such as Mister Donut have drawn long queues. Check hours and consider going early or pre-ordering where available.