Tanjong Pagar's dessert scene splits into three styles: gelato and ice cream shops (Dopa, Apiary, Birds of Paradise), Chinese dessert bars serving pistachio paste and mango sago, and Japanese-style matcha, kakigori and patisserie counters. Most single desserts start from around $4 to $9, and ice cream pints from around $19. The main clusters are Tanjong Pagar Road and Craig Road, the Tanjong Pagar Plaza blocks next to the MRT, Neil Road and 100 AM on Tras Street. Many of these spots stay open until 10pm or later, which makes them an easy stop after dinner, but the gelato shops can get crowded right after the dinner rush.
Last verified: October 2026. Hours and prices can change — we re-check our guides regularly, but do confirm before a special trip.
The list
Dopa Gelato · $
A nut-focused gelateria in Tanjong Pagar Plaza that Time Out singles out for its pistachio gelato. It also serves a pistachio kunafa flavour, its version of Dubai chocolate.
- Cuisine: Gelato
- Price: $
- Must-try: Pistachio gelato, Pistachio kunafa, Vanilla tiramisu
- Where: 7 Tanjong Pagar Plaza, #01-107, Singapore 081007
- Area: Tanjong Pagar Plaza
- Nearest MRT: Tanjong Pagar
- Hours: Sun-Thu 12pm-10pm; Fri-Sat 12pm-10:30pm
Apiary Artisanal ice cream · $
An ice cream parlour on Neil Road known for unusual flavours such as Shiso Makgeolli and Blue Milk, served in cups and cones or as waffles with ice cream. Pints are also sold for delivery.
- Cuisine: Artisanal ice cream
- Price: $ · Pints from around $19
- Must-try: Sicilian Pistachio, Blue Milk (blue pea flower and sea salt), Shiso Makgeolli
- Where: 84 Neil Road, Singapore 088844
- Area: Neil Road
- Nearest MRT: Maxwell
- Hours: Sun-Thu 12pm-10pm; Fri-Sat 12pm-11pm
Birds of Paradise Gelato Boutique (Craig Road) Botanical gelato · $
A local gelato brand whose flavours are built on flowers, herbs and spices. The Craig Road boutique is its original Tanjong Pagar outlet.
- Cuisine: Botanical gelato
- Price: $
- Must-try: White Chrysanthemum sorbet, Coconut gelato
- Where: 53 Craig Road, #01-01, Singapore 089691
- Area: Craig Road
- Nearest MRT: Tanjong Pagar
- Hours: Sun-Thu 12pm-10pm; Fri-Sat 12pm-10:30pm
Tsujiri (Tanjong Pagar) Japanese matcha desserts · $
The Singapore outlet of the Kyoto matcha brand, serving matcha soft serve, matcha drinks and ice cream pints. A second outlet, Tsujiri Premium, is further down Tanjong Pagar Road at No. 94.
- Cuisine: Japanese matcha desserts
- Price: $
- Must-try: O-Matcha soft serve, Matcha latte
- Where: 124 Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore 088533
- Area: Tanjong Pagar Road
- Nearest MRT: Tanjong Pagar
- Hours: Mon-Fri 11:30am-10pm; Sat, Sun & PH 11:30am-11pm
Yuen Yeung Chinese desserts · $
A Chinese dessert shop on Neil Road known for handmade rice mochi and nut pastes, served in modern presentations.
- Cuisine: Chinese desserts
- Price: $ · Rice mochi from around $4.90; pistachio paste from around $8.60
- Must-try: Handcrafted rice mochi with red bean paste, Pistachio paste, Matcha mochi peaks
- Where: 43 Neil Road, Singapore 088825
- Area: Neil Road
- Nearest MRT: Maxwell
- Hours: Daily 12pm-10:30pm
Sweet Dots Chinese desserts · $
A traditional Chinese dessert cafe that opened at 100 AM in 2025. Its signature pistachio paste is sold in limited portions each day.
- Cuisine: Chinese desserts
- Price: $ · Desserts from around $4.20 (nett)
- Must-try: Signature Pistachio Paste, Mao Shan Wang durian mousse, Mango pomelo sago beancurd
- Where: 100 Tras Street, #03-16, 100 AM, Singapore 079027
- Area: 100 AM / Tras Street
- Nearest MRT: Tanjong Pagar
- Hours: Daily 11:30am-9pm
Meeting You Chinese desserts · $
A Chinese dessert cafe in Tanjong Pagar Plaza that opened in July 2025, serving pistachio paste, double-skin milk, snow ice and sago desserts.
- Cuisine: Chinese desserts
- Price: $ · Desserts from around $6.80
- Must-try: Green Water Ghost Pistachio Paste, Fresh Milk Grand Slam, Mango Black Rice Snow Ice
- Where: 1 Tanjong Pagar Plaza, #01-44b, Singapore 082001
- Area: Tanjong Pagar Plaza
- Nearest MRT: Tanjong Pagar
- Hours: Mon-Fri 11:30am-10pm; Sat 12pm-11pm; Sun 12pm-10pm
ICE & TIME Japanese kakigori · $$
A Craig Road dessert shop that centres its menu on Japanese kakigori (shaved ice) with fruit and matcha toppings.
- Cuisine: Japanese kakigori
- Price: $$
- Must-try: Japan Strawberry Kakigori, Matcha Bliss kakigori
- Where: 44 Craig Road, Singapore 089682
- Area: Craig Road
- Nearest MRT: Tanjong Pagar
- Hours: Sun-Thu 12pm-10pm; Fri-Sat 12pm-10:30pm
5themoments Cafe Gelato and plated desserts · $
A gelato cafe on Tanjong Pagar Road serving handmade gelato and waffles, open until 11pm daily.
- Cuisine: Gelato and plated desserts
- Price: $
- Must-try: Handmade gelato, Waffles with gelato
- Where: 73 Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore 088494
- Area: Tanjong Pagar Road
- Nearest MRT: Tanjong Pagar
- Hours: Daily 12pm-11pm
Chef Yamashita Japanese patisserie · $
A Japanese patisserie on the second floor of Tanjong Pagar Plaza selling souffle cakes, castella, mille-feuille and whole cakes, mostly for takeaway. It closes in the late afternoon.
- Cuisine: Japanese patisserie
- Price: $
- Must-try: CY Souffle, Mille-feuille, Sakura Swiss roll
- Where: 1 Tanjong Pagar Plaza, #02-44, Singapore 082001
- Area: Tanjong Pagar Plaza
- Nearest MRT: Tanjong Pagar
- Hours: Tue-Sat 11am-5pm; Sun & PH 11am-4pm (closed Mon)
Dalaland Bakery Swiss roll bakery · $
A small bakery on Shenton Way with a menu built around Swiss rolls, sold by the slice or whole.
- Cuisine: Swiss roll bakery
- Price: $ · Swiss roll slices from around $8.40
- Must-try: Vanilla Maple Swiss roll, Intense Matcha Swiss roll, Mango Citrus Swiss roll
- Where: 70 Shenton Way, #01-08, Singapore 079118
- Area: Shenton Way
- Nearest MRT: Tanjong Pagar
- Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-7pm (closed Sun)
At a glance: compare every spot
| Spot | Cuisine | Price | Area | Halal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dopa | Gelato | $ | Tanjong Pagar Plaza | — |
| Apiary | Artisanal ice cream | $ | Neil Road | — |
| Birds of Paradise Gelato Boutique (Craig Road) | Botanical gelato | $ | Craig Road | — |
| Tsujiri (Tanjong Pagar) | Japanese matcha desserts | $ | Tanjong Pagar Road | — |
| Yuen Yeung | Chinese desserts | $ | Neil Road | — |
| Sweet Dots | Chinese desserts | $ | 100 AM / Tras Street | — |
| Meeting You | Chinese desserts | $ | Tanjong Pagar Plaza | — |
| ICE & TIME | Japanese kakigori | $$ | Craig Road | — |
| 5themoments Cafe | Gelato and plated desserts | $ | Tanjong Pagar Road | — |
| Chef Yamashita | Japanese patisserie | $ | Tanjong Pagar Plaza | — |
| Dalaland Bakery | Swiss roll bakery | $ | Shenton Way | — |
Your questions answered
Where are the dessert places in Tanjong Pagar?
Most are on Tanjong Pagar Road and Craig Road, in the Tanjong Pagar Plaza blocks beside Tanjong Pagar MRT, and on Neil Road towards Maxwell. 100 AM on Tras Street also has a Chinese dessert cafe, Sweet Dots.
How much do desserts cost in Tanjong Pagar?
Chinese desserts such as pistachio paste and mango sago start from around $4 to $8 each, and Swiss roll slices at Dalaland from around $8.40. Ice cream pints at Apiary start from around $19.
Which Tanjong Pagar dessert places are open late?
5themoments on Tanjong Pagar Road is open until 11pm daily, and Apiary until 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Yuen Yeung and Dopa (Fri-Sat) close at 10:30pm. Check current hours before heading out, as they can change.
Do I need to book a table at Tanjong Pagar dessert cafes?
Most of these spots are walk-in only. Popular gelato shops like Dopa get crowded right after dinner, and Sweet Dots sells its pistachio paste in limited daily portions, so earlier visits are safer.
Are there halal dessert places in Tanjong Pagar?
None of the venues in this guide has a halal certification that we could confirm. Muslim diners should check the MUIS halal directory or ask the shop directly before visiting.
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