Singapore's macaron scene stretches from imported French luxury houses to homegrown patisseries and a wave of Korean-style "fat" macarons. At the top end, Pierre Herme Paris opened its first permanent Singapore boutique at Resorts World Sentosa in 2025, sitting alongside long-running names such as TWG Tea, Rive Gauche and PAUL. Beyond the classic thin-shelled French style, local specialists and home bakeries now turn out everything from Sanrio-shaped shells to cream-stuffed "fatcarons" in flavours like Orh Nee and Ondeh Ondeh.
Last verified: September 2026. Hours and prices can change — we re-check our guides regularly, but do confirm before a special trip.
The list
Pierre Herme Paris French patisserie · $$$$
The famed Parisian macaron house's first permanent Singapore boutique, offering signatures like Ispahan and Mogador alongside seasonal collections.
- Cuisine: French patisserie
- Price: $$$$ · Around $4 each; boxes from $16 (4pc) to $138 (40pc)
- Must-try: Ispahan (rose, lychee, raspberry), Mogador (passionfruit, milk chocolate), Infiniment Vanille
- Where: 8 Sentosa Gateway, #01-234/234A, Weave, Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore 098269
- Area: Resorts World Sentosa
- Nearest MRT: HarbourFront
- Hours: Daily 9am-6pm
TWG Tea French-style patisserie & tea salon · $$$
Islandwide tea salons whose French-style macarons come in tea-infused flavours, sold individually and in gift boxes.
- Cuisine: French-style patisserie & tea salon
- Price: $$$ · Sold individually and in gift boxes
- Must-try: Tea-infused macarons
- Where: 2 Orchard Turn, #02-20/21 ION Orchard, Singapore 238801
- Area: Orchard
- Nearest MRT: Orchard
- Hours: Daily 10am-10pm
Sugarsmith Macaron specialist · $$
Highly rated east-side macaron specialist known for character and Sanrio-themed designs made to order.
- Cuisine: Macaron specialist
- Price: $$
- Must-try: Character-design macarons (Sanrio, e.g. Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll)
- Where: 430 Upper Changi Road, #01-52 East Village, Singapore 487048
- Area: Upper Changi
- Nearest MRT: Upper Changi
- Hours: Daily 10am-9pm
Rive Gauche Patisserie French patisserie · $$
Long-running Singapore French patisserie with classic macarons available across several mall outlets.
- Cuisine: French patisserie
- Price: $$
- Must-try: Assorted French macarons
- Where: 2 Orchard Turn, #B4-71 ION Orchard, Singapore 238801 (also Northpoint City and other outlets)
- Area: Orchard (ION Orchard)
- Nearest MRT: Orchard
- Hours: Daily 10:30am-9:30pm (ION outlet)
Annabella Patisserie Macaron specialist / patisserie · $$
Dedicated macaron specialist offering gift boxes, towers and bouquets, with outlets in the north and northeast.
- Cuisine: Macaron specialist / patisserie
- Price: $$ · Gift boxes from around $23.90 (6pc, U.P.); a la carte available
- Must-try: Macaron gift boxes, Macaron towers, Macaron bouquets
- Where: 1 Woodlands Square, #B1-05 Causeway Point, Singapore 738099 (also 1 Sengkang Square, #01-22, Singapore 545078)
- Area: Woodlands (Causeway Point)
- Nearest MRT: Woodlands
- Hours: Daily 10am-9pm
- Halal: Halal-certified (per own site)
PAUL French boulangerie-patisserie · $$
French boulangerie-patisserie chain serving classic macarons at its Orchard flagship and other outlets.
- Cuisine: French boulangerie-patisserie
- Price: $$
- Must-try: Assorted French macarons
- Where: 391 Orchard Road, #04-21 Ngee Ann City, Singapore 238872 (multiple outlets islandwide)
- Area: Orchard (Ngee Ann City)
- Nearest MRT: Orchard
- Hours: Daily 9:30am-10pm (Ngee Ann City outlet)
CAKEBAR Patisserie / cake shop · $$
Handcrafted-cake patisserie at VivoCity and Novena that also sells assorted macarons in gift boxes.
- Cuisine: Patisserie / cake shop
- Price: $$ · Macarons in gift boxes; boxes around $43-45
- Must-try: Assorted macarons, Kori tart
- Where: 1 HarbourFront Walk, #B2-52 VivoCity, Singapore 098585 (also Novena Square 2, #01-168/169, Singapore 307506)
- Area: HarbourFront (VivoCity)
- Nearest MRT: HarbourFront
- Hours: Daily 10am-9pm
Vic Bakery Bakery & cafe (Korean-style) · $$
One-north cafe serving thick, fresh-cream-loaded macarons in flavours such as pistachio raspberry.
- Cuisine: Bakery & cafe (Korean-style)
- Price: $$ · Around $5.90 each
- Must-try: Pistachio Raspberry macaron, Lemon Yuzu macaron, Oreo Peanut macaron
- Where: 8 Slim Barracks Rise, #01-02 One-North Eden, Singapore 138492
- Area: One-North
- Nearest MRT: Buona Vista
- Hours: Wed-Mon 11am-6pm
Cafe Bom Bom Korean dessert cafe · $$
Korean dessert cafe at Tampines 1 known for cream-stuffed 'Bomcarons' (fat macarons) in flavours like Oreo and cheese.
- Cuisine: Korean dessert cafe
- Price: $$ · Around $4.90 each (Bomcarons)
- Must-try: Oreo Bomcaron, Cheese Bomcaron, Strawberry Bomcaron
- Where: 10 Tampines Central 1, #04-14 Tampines 1, Singapore 529536
- Area: Tampines
- Nearest MRT: Tampines
- Hours: Daily 11:30am-10pm
Haengbok Cakeyo Korean bakery · $
Korean bakery near Outram serving fat macarons in local flavours like Orh Nee and Ondeh Ondeh.
- Cuisine: Korean bakery
- Price: $ · Fatcarons around $3 each (or $15.80 for 6); larger FatFatcarons around $5.80 (or $19.80 for 4)
- Must-try: Orh Nee FatFatcaron, Ondeh Ondeh Fatcaron
- Where: 41 Kampong Bahru Road, Singapore 169358
- Area: Kampong Bahru
- Nearest MRT: Outram Park
- Hours: Thu-Mon 11am-7pm
Catherine's Macarons Macaron specialist (home-based) · $
Home-based macaron specialist in Queenstown offering assorted flavours, largely by pre-order.
- Cuisine: Macaron specialist (home-based)
- Price: $
- Must-try: Assorted macarons
- Where: 62A Strathmore Avenue, Strathmore Green, Singapore 142062
- Area: Queenstown (Strathmore)
- Nearest MRT: Queenstown
Sumopocky Home bakery (designer macarons) · $
Dakota home bakery known for Jellycat-inspired designer macarons, available by pre-order via Instagram.
- Cuisine: Home bakery (designer macarons)
- Price: $ · Around $3 each; pre-order only
- Must-try: Jellycat-inspired designer macarons (e.g. Croissant Earl Grey, Cherry, Birthday Cake)
- Where: 91A Jalan Satu, #05-76 Dakota Breeze, Singapore 391091
- Area: Dakota
- Nearest MRT: Dakota
- Hours: Pre-order via Instagram/website
At a glance: compare every spot
| Spot | Cuisine | Price | Area | Halal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierre Herme Paris | French patisserie | $$$$ | Resorts World Sentosa | — |
| TWG Tea | French-style patisserie & tea salon | $$$ | Orchard | — |
| Sugarsmith | Macaron specialist | $$ | Upper Changi | — |
| Rive Gauche Patisserie | French patisserie | $$ | Orchard (ION Orchard) | — |
| Annabella Patisserie | Macaron specialist / patisserie | $$ | Woodlands (Causeway Point) | Halal-certified (per own site) |
| PAUL | French boulangerie-patisserie | $$ | Orchard (Ngee Ann City) | — |
| CAKEBAR | Patisserie / cake shop | $$ | HarbourFront (VivoCity) | — |
| Vic Bakery | Bakery & cafe (Korean-style) | $$ | One-North | — |
| Cafe Bom Bom | Korean dessert cafe | $$ | Tampines | — |
| Haengbok Cakeyo | Korean bakery | $ | Kampong Bahru | — |
| Catherine's Macarons | Macaron specialist (home-based) | $ | Queenstown (Strathmore) | — |
| Sumopocky | Home bakery (designer macarons) | $ | Dakota | — |
Your questions answered
What makes a good macaron?
A well-made French macaron has a thin, smooth shell that is crisp on the outside and chewy within, with even ruffled 'feet' at the base and a generous filling (ganache, buttercream or jam) that is flavourful without being cloyingly sweet. Korean-style 'fat' macarons are judged differently, prized for thick shells and a heavy, generous cream filling.
How much do macarons cost in Singapore?
Prices generally range from about S$2.50 to S$6 per piece. Homegrown and home-based shops often sit around S$3-4 each, while premium French houses like Pierre Herme are around S$4 each, with gift boxes running from roughly S$16 for four up to about S$138 for forty. Korean-style fat macarons tend to cost around S$4.90-5.90 because of their size.
What is the difference between French macarons and Korean 'fat' macarons?
French macarons are delicate, with thin almond-meringue shells sandwiching a modest layer of ganache or buttercream. Korean 'fat' macarons (also called fatcarons or 'Bomcarons') have thicker shells packed with a very generous amount of cream and toppings, making them noticeably larger and richer. In Singapore you'll find both, sometimes with local twists like Orh Nee or Ondeh Ondeh.
Are there halal or halal-certified macaron options?
Very few macaron shops in Singapore are halal-certified, and none of the venues here are confirmed certified. Some may be Muslim-friendly, but macaron fillings can contain alcohol, gelatine or non-halal ingredients. Always confirm certification and ingredients directly with the shop before buying if this matters to you.
Do I need to pre-order or expect queues?
Home-based bakeries such as Sumopocky and Catherine's Macarons typically require pre-ordering via Instagram or their website, as they bake in small batches. Mall boutiques like Pierre Herme, TWG Tea and PAUL are walk-in, but popular flavours, gift boxes and seasonal or character designs can sell out, so ordering ahead is wise for festive periods and special occasions.