Singapore’s soft serve scene today leans heavily Japanese — ceremonial-grade matcha and hojicha at spots like Tsujiri and Hvala — alongside single-origin chocolate soft serve, local coconut soft serve, a wave of frozen-yogurt chains, and famously cheap vanilla cones from McDonald’s and IKEA. It is a fast-moving scene: several once-popular soft serve names (Sunday Folks at Holland Village, Aqua S) have closed in recent years, so it pays to confirm before you go. The picks below span the island and range from S$1 cones to S$8-12 specialty parfaits.
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 Dark Gallery Dessert cafe (chocolate soft serve) · $$
Chocolate specialist serving rich single-origin chocolate soft serve; also at Millenia Walk (#01-K5, 039596).
- Cuisine: Dessert cafe (chocolate soft serve)
- Price: $$
- Must-try: Single-origin dark chocolate soft serve
- Where: 391 Orchard Road, #B2-29 Ngee Ann City (Takashimaya), Singapore 238873
- Area: Orchard
- Nearest MRT: Orchard
Tsujiri Japanese matcha dessert (soft serve) · $$
Kyoto tea house chain pouring ceremonial-grade Uji matcha soft serve; multiple island-wide outlets including The Central, Great World and Holland Village.
- Cuisine: Japanese matcha dessert (soft serve)
- Price: $$
- Must-try: Uji matcha soft serve, Matcha soft serve parfait with azuki and mochi
- Where: 124 Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore 088533
- Area: Tanjong Pagar
- Nearest MRT: Tanjong Pagar
- Hours: Mon-Fri 11:30am-10pm, Sat-Sun 11:30am-11pm
Hvala Japanese matcha tea house (soft serve) · $$
Minimalist Japanese tea house known for premium matcha and hojicha soft serve; also at Takashimaya.
- Cuisine: Japanese matcha tea house (soft serve)
- Price: $$
- Must-try: Matcha soft serve, Hojicha soft serve
- Where: 111 Somerset Road, #01-10, Singapore 238164
- Area: Somerset (Orchard)
- Nearest MRT: Somerset
Mr Coconut Coconut drinks & dessert (coconut soft serve) · $
Homegrown coconut chain whose fresh coconut soft serve is available at outlets island-wide, from malls to MRT stations.
- Cuisine: Coconut drinks & dessert (coconut soft serve)
- Price: $
- Must-try: Coconut soft serve ice cream
- Area: Island-wide (approx. 60 outlets)
Yo-Chi Frozen yogurt (self-serve soft serve) · $$
Australian-style self-serve froyo bar; swirl your own soft serve and pay by weight with a wall of toppings.
- Cuisine: Frozen yogurt (self-serve soft serve)
- Price: $$ · ~S$3.50 per 100g (pay by weight)
- Must-try: Self-serve frozen yogurt with toppings
- Area: Orchard (Orchard Central) & other malls
- Nearest MRT: Somerset
Nakoko Acai / frozen yogurt soft serve · $$
CBD kiosk (inside Lau Pa Sat) serving dairy-free acai soft serve with a spread of toppings; a lighter option in the financial district.
- Cuisine: Acai / frozen yogurt soft serve
- Price: $$ · ~S$6.20-9.50
- Must-try: Acai soft serve with toppings
- Where: 18 Raffles Quay, Food Folks Stall C01, Singapore 048582
- Area: Raffles Place (CBD)
- Nearest MRT: Raffles Place
- Hours: Daily 12pm-10pm
llaollao Spanish frozen yogurt (soft serve) · $
Spanish frozen-yogurt chain whose tangy soft serve and build-your-own Sanum bowls are found in malls across the island.
- Cuisine: Spanish frozen yogurt (soft serve)
- Price: $ · ~S$6.70-9.70
- Must-try: Sanum froyo (fruits, crunch, sauce)
- Area: Island-wide (malls)
Yolé Frozen yogurt (soft serve) · $
Popular froyo chain marketing no-added-sugar, gluten-free soft serve; convenient mall locations island-wide.
- Cuisine: Frozen yogurt (soft serve)
- Price: $ · ~S$5.90-8.90
- Must-try: No-added-sugar frozen yogurt soft serve
- Area: Island-wide (malls)
Honey Bear DIY frozen yogurt soft serve · $
Orchard kiosk offering value soft serve with 30-plus self-added toppings.
- Cuisine: DIY frozen yogurt soft serve
- Price: $ · ~S$5-8, 30+ toppings
- Must-try: DIY soft serve with unlimited toppings
- Where: 304 Orchard Road, Lucky Plaza Kiosk 4, Singapore 238863
- Area: Orchard
- Nearest MRT: Orchard
- Hours: Daily 11am-10pm
KUMOYO Korean-style frozen yogurt soft serve · $
Heartland froyo shop with Korean-style fruit soft serve and up to 28 toppings; an evening dessert spot in Ang Mo Kio.
- Cuisine: Korean-style frozen yogurt soft serve
- Price: $ · ~S$4.90-7.90
- Must-try: Peach frozen yogurt with toppings
- Where: Blk 232 Ang Mo Kio Ave 3, #01-1212, Singapore 560232
- Area: Ang Mo Kio
- Nearest MRT: Ang Mo Kio
- Hours: Sun-Thu 5pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm
Nectar Greek yogurt soft serve · $
Weekday Novena counter serving all-natural Greek-yogurt soft serve with no additives; a lighter, tangier alternative.
- Cuisine: Greek yogurt soft serve
- Price: $ · ~S$3-6.90
- Must-try: All-natural Greek yogurt soft serve
- Where: 16 Jalan Tan Tock Seng, #B1-02, Singapore 308442
- Area: Novena
- Nearest MRT: Novena
- Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-6pm
McDonald's Fast food (soft serve) · $
The cheapest, most accessible soft serve in Singapore, with rotating limited-edition flavours; halal-certified and island-wide.
- Cuisine: Fast food (soft serve)
- Price: $ · Vanilla cone ~S$1
- Must-try: Vanilla soft serve cone, Hot fudge sundae
- Area: Island-wide
- Halal: Halal-certified
IKEA In-store dessert (soft serve) · $
Cult S$1 vanilla soft serve at the store exit; also at IKEA Tampines and Jurong.
- Cuisine: In-store dessert (soft serve)
- Price: $ · ~S$1 soft serve cone
- Must-try: S$1 vanilla soft serve cone
- Where: 317 Alexandra Road, Singapore 159965
- Area: Alexandra (Queenstown)
Mr Bean Soya desserts (soft serve) · $
Homegrown soya chain whose smooth soya-bean soft serve is a budget classic; halal-certified and found island-wide.
- Cuisine: Soya desserts (soft serve)
- Price: $
- Must-try: Soya bean soft serve ice cream
- Area: Island-wide
- Halal: Halal-certified
At a glance: compare every spot
| Spot | Cuisine | Price | Area | Halal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dark Gallery | Dessert cafe (chocolate soft serve) | $$ | Orchard | — |
| Tsujiri | Japanese matcha dessert (soft serve) | $$ | Tanjong Pagar | — |
| Hvala | Japanese matcha tea house (soft serve) | $$ | Somerset (Orchard) | — |
| Mr Coconut | Coconut drinks & dessert (coconut soft serve) | $ | Island-wide (approx. 60 outlets) | — |
| Yo-Chi | Frozen yogurt (self-serve soft serve) | $$ | Orchard (Orchard Central) & other malls | — |
| Nakoko | Acai / frozen yogurt soft serve | $$ | Raffles Place (CBD) | — |
| llaollao | Spanish frozen yogurt (soft serve) | $ | Island-wide (malls) | — |
| Yolé | Frozen yogurt (soft serve) | $ | Island-wide (malls) | — |
| Honey Bear | DIY frozen yogurt soft serve | $ | Orchard | — |
| KUMOYO | Korean-style frozen yogurt soft serve | $ | Ang Mo Kio | — |
| Nectar | Greek yogurt soft serve | $ | Novena | — |
| McDonald's | Fast food (soft serve) | $ | Island-wide | Halal-certified |
| IKEA | In-store dessert (soft serve) | $ | Alexandra (Queenstown) | — |
| Mr Bean | Soya desserts (soft serve) | $ | Island-wide | Halal-certified |
Your questions answered
What makes a good soft serve ice cream?
Look for a clean, creamy texture that holds its swirl without melting instantly, good milk or ingredient quality (e.g. real Uji matcha or single-origin chocolate rather than artificial flavouring), and freshness from a machine that is turning over quickly. Balanced sweetness and a crisp cone or well-made parfait base also matter.
How much does soft serve cost in Singapore?
Prices range widely. Budget cones start around S$1 at McDonald's and IKEA, froyo and DIY-topping shops sit around S$5-9, and specialty matcha, hojicha or chocolate soft serves and parfaits typically run S$6-12 depending on size and toppings.
Are there halal soft serve options in Singapore?
Yes. McDonald's Singapore and Mr Bean are halal-certified, making them reliable choices. Many dessert cafes and mall kiosks are not certified, so if halal status matters to you, check for a displayed MUIS certificate or ask staff before ordering, as certification can change.
Which areas are best for soft serve?
Orchard has the highest concentration, from matcha specialists (Hvala) to froyo and DIY spots. The CBD and Tanjong Pagar cover office-crowd options, while heartland malls and MRT stations are well served by island-wide chains like Mr Coconut, Yolé and llaollao.
Do I need to reserve or expect queues?
Reservations are not needed; nearly all are kiosks or mall counters. Popular matcha and specialty spots can see queues on weekends and public holidays. Because Singapore's soft serve scene changes fast and several spots have closed, it is worth confirming a venue's hours and current status before making a trip.