With the recent surge in temperatures and the UV index hovering in the high range, cooling down with a refreshing scoop of ice cream sounds like a great prescription. Katong and Joo Chiat, well known for Katong laksa, Peranakan delicacies and other good food, also offer a delightful selection of ice cream parlours and gelato shops.
Here’s a quick guide to great spots in the East for satisfying your sweet craving and escaping the heat.
Tanjong Katong
Juz Scooop
A local ice cream company that makes its own small batches of ice cream and sorbet, Juz Scooop offers interesting flavours like Avocado Gula Melaka, Mao Shan Wang and Thai Milk Tea as well classic flavours. The ice cream cafe also serves ice cream cakes.
Juz Scooop
242C Tanjong Katong Road, Singapore 437030
Katong
Creamier
The homegrown ice cream artisan with many outlets in Singapore offers ice cream and waffles as well as hot and cold beverages at its East Coast Road ice cream parlour. Read more.
Creamier East Coast
226 East Coast Road, Singapore 428923
Hay Gelato
Hey, cool down at Hay Gelato. The gelato cafe offers gelatos, waffles and coffee in a charming space. Oolong Osmanthus Gelato, Coconut Coffee Gelato and Mango Soursop Sorbet are among the refreshing flavours available.
Hay Gelato
121 East Coast Road, Singapore 428807
Birds of Paradise
The Birds of Paradise Gelato Boutique at The Red House Katong is a lovely picturesque ice cream parlour. It sells good quality gelato made on site – offering interesting flavours inspired by the plant kingdom. It is a shop for takeaway but a few patrons can enjoy their ice cream standing by a narrow bar counter at the front of the shop. Read more.
Birds of Paradise
63 East Coast Road, #01-05 The Red House Katong
Singapore 428776
Ree.Connect by Ree and Mummy
Located inside Katong V, Ree.Connect specializes in burnt pineapple cheesecake, toffees and gelatos. The dessert cafe serves its gelato in cups as well as with cones or waffles. Read more.
Ree.Connect by Ree and Mummy
#01-03 Katong V
30 East Coast Road, Singapore 428751
Joo Chiat
gelatolabo
They make small batch gelato from direct sourced natural fruits and ingredients only. Vefan fee, gluten free, nut free and diary free options are available.
gelatolabo’s rotating flavours available include Kyoto Shiso & Yuzu Jelly, 70% Guanaja Dark Chocolate & Valencia Orange Peel, and Watermelon Mint & Chia Seeds. They drop new flavours from time to time.
Although it has a Joo Road address, the entrance is actually facing Koon Seng Road.
gelatolabo
285 Joo Chiat Rd, Singapore 427535
Canvas Gelateria
The ice cream of Canvas Gelateria are made in their “open-concept” laboratory at Joo Chiat, without any pre-made mixes, artificial flavourings or preservatives. Go for their classic flavours of luscious Italian gelato and also check out their latest experimental flavours.
Canvas Gelateria
21 Joo Chiat Place, Singapore 427749
While these are great spots for ice cream in Katong, don’t forget to explore the other cafes in Katong and Joo Chiat. Many of these cafes, such as Hello Arigato and Huggs Collective, offer a small selection of ice cream on their menus.
For ice cream on the go, there are also these ice cream shops and soft serve kiosks:
Ai-CHA @ 80 Marine Parade Road, #01-K39 Parkway Parade, Singapore 449269
Mixue @ Blk 87 Marine Parade Central, #01-503D, Singapore 440087.
Gelatissimo @ 112 East Coast Road, #01-22 i12 Katong, Singapore 428802
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