With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, love is in the air. With Vogue Singapore’s rolodex of V-Day counsel—from gift ideas and last-minute beauty fixes to a step-by-step guide to planning a romantic night in—there isn’t much else that could make the yearly affair any sweeter besides, well, literal sweets, of course. Perhaps you’ve got an intimate dinner planned but are stumped on where to go for dessert. Or even if romance isn’t always on the cards, a sweet treat with your girlfriends will always be a satisfying end to a hearty catch-up. No matter, you’re bound to find a spot with Vogue‘s guide to the best patisseries to visit in Singapore.
While our sunny island’s reputation as a food destination precedes itself, the pastry scene is surprisingly underrated. After all, there are more than a handful of world-class pastry chefs, both homegrown and from abroad, who call Singapore home. From a Dutch chocolatier and pâtissier with a century-old legacy to newly-minted pastry shops born out of COVID lockdown hobbies, our local patisserie scene is as diverse and varied as each of their menus. While some have settled comfortably into their own unique niches—from gourmet eclairs to fluffy cakes and tarts of all shapes and sizes—every single one of these patisseries continue to push the envelope with innovative flavours and extraordinary dining experiences worthy of any occasion.
Below, see the sweetest spots to hit up this Valentine’s Day and beyond.
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Caro Pâtisserie
Initially conceived during COVID lockdowns as a home bakery catering to the French expat community, Caro Pâtisserie has amassed a loyal local following and since evolved into an established pastry house with two outlets on our sunny island. Headed by French pastry chef Caroline Titzck, Caro’s secret weapon comes in tarts of all flavours and sizes, and often launch unique limited-time flavours for special occasions like Valentine’s Day and Lunar New Year. Popular offerings include the classic Tarte Tartin and Apricot Tart, as well as more localised flavours, such as mango.
Caro Patisserie, 285 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore 427539 / 78 Yio Chu Kang Road, #01-03, Singapore 545571
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Átipico
Founded by Italian chef Matteo Pertoldi, Átipico originally began as a personal chef company that later expanded to Átipico Atelier, a click-and-go artisanal bakery and cake shop. Just last year, the brand launched its first dine-in location at New Bahru, serving up fresh modern European bakes like croissants and Pain Suisse, as well as its signature cakes such as the French Kiss, a pistachio and raspberry dessert that sits upon a flaky crust, and the best-selling Rock ‘n Roll, an indulgent layered cake topped with chocolate chantilly and hazelnut pralines. Beyond the sweet treats, you can also tuck into brunch classics and savoury specials like its Lobster Pepper Choux.
Átipico Atelier, 1 West Coast Dr, #01-82, Singapore 128020 / Átipico Room #15, 46 Kim Yam Rd, #01-15, Singapore 23935
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L'éclair Pâtisserie Cafe
As its name suggests, L’éclair Pâtisserie is a specialty café dedicated to the art of creating gorgeous and generously filled éclairs of all flavours and sizes. Its classics include flavours like rose mascarpone and dark chocolate, while more adventurous offerings include mandarin orange and matcha azuki mochi. Spoilt for choice? Book their Merry-Go-Délice Afternoon Tea experience to sample an assortment of mini éclairs, scones and savoury canapés.
L’éclair Pâtisserie Cafe, 190 Clemenceau Ave, #01-28, Singapore 239924
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Huize van Wely
A Dutch patisserie house with a 103 year legacy, Huize van Wely landed in Singapore late last year. While the brand specialises in chocolate and ice cream, they have since expanded their horizons to include cakes, pastries and sweets of all kinds. The flagship location is completed by a charming tea room and bar, of which the former offers an afternoon tea experience featuring its cakes, tarts, chocolates and more. In search of a sweet gift for your Valentine? Try their vibrant strawberry tart, or take your pick from their wide range of boxed chocolate bouchée and truffle options.
Huize van Wely, 3 Seah Street, #01-02, Singapore 188379
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174 Bingo
174 Bingo is a bakery-café serving a wide range of sweet and savoury bakes. Located in a rustic (and pet-friendly) space in Joo Chiat, its Iranian Pistachio Tart is a fan-favourite, along with Scandanavian-inspired treats such as its Cardamom Bun and Memory of Osterbrograde, a cruffin-like pastry filled with raspberry jam.
174 Bingo, 174 Joo Chiat Rd, #01-01, Singapore 427445
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Ami Patisserie
Founded by Chef Makoto Arami in 2021, Ami Patisserie is a fine pastry shop serving European-style sweets that spotlight the flavours of natural Japanese ingredients. Located in a colonial bungalow renovated in the style of traditional Kyo Machiya townhouses in Kyoto, Japan, the café serves pastries and desserts like its Berries Pistachio Choux and Seasonal Strawberry Parfait. For a more explorative gastronomic affair, guests can indulge in the delectable six-course sweet and savoury Chef’s Table discovery experience featuring a selection of financiers and tartelettes, as well as Ami’s signature choux and Marble Dark Chocolate in the space’s exclusive Tsudoi dining room.
Ami Patisserie, 27 Scotts Rd, Singapore 228222
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Flor Pâtisserie
Tucked away in Siglap Drive, Flor Pâtisserie is a Japanese-style pastry shop offering Japanese-inspired French pastries and cakes. Their signatures include pillowy roll cakes and cheese tarts as well as their seasonal tofu chiffon cake, which rotates its flavours every two months. On the current menu lies a delectable mix of local and Japanese ingredients like gula melaka, citrusy mikan jam and pineapple paste.
Flor Pâtisserie, 42 Siglap Dr, Singapore 456167
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Luna
Best known for its beautifully crafted entremets—Luna’s signatures are the dainty Blossom, a flower-shaped cake made from strawberry yogurt mousse and rose sponge and Luna 2.0, a dark chocolate-glazed Valrhona Guanaja 70% chocolate mousse decorated with hazelnuts and salted caramel. Apart from its online shop, this homegrown pastry business also offer dine-in spaces in Maxwell and 111 Somerset, with the latter also serving savoury options. Oft featuring local and Asian flavours in its menu, some of the most popular offerings include its Orh Nee and Kyoto Matcha cakes.
Luna, 53 Amoy St, Singapore 069879 / Lucine by Luna, 111 Somerset Rd, #01-06 111 Somerset, Singapore 238164
