Tiffany CondeThink of buttery croissants, piping-hot bread rolls, and show-stopping cakes baked to perfection. That’s what you can expect from the baking scene of Singapore, where the bakers pack serious flavours into each dessert and give the patisseries of the world a run for their money. Let’s get this bread, shall we?
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Bread-hunters and dessert lovers, take note: Once you fall down the rabbit hole of these bakeries in Singapore, it will take every ounce of your strength to resist ordering from their websites. You’ve been warned!
1. Tiong Bahru Bakery
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Known for serving freshly baked breads and handmade croissants, Tiong Bahru Bakery is one of the oldest French bakeries in Singapore. Artisanal breads, sandwiches, and other savoury treats are some of their crowd-favourite items, like the Sourdough Rye Country Loaf and the Rosemary Focaccia.
But of course, your visit won’t be complete without trying their heavenly croissants, which are baked every two hours using French flour and butter.
Image credit: Tiong Bahru Bakery | Official Facebook Page
Alternatively, you can indulge in an extensive selection of sweeter pastries like the Almond Croissant, Pain Au Chocolat, and Kouign Amann, a French pastry that resembles a buttery, denser alternative to a croissant. Whether you’re dropping by for a cup of coffee or brunch with friends, Tiong Bahru Bakery is a classic Singapore institution that deserves its reputation.
Address: 56 Eng Hoon Street, #01-70, Singapore 160056
2. Bakery Brera & Fine Foods
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Step aside, cronuts; it’s the cruffin that has the spotlight now. (Just kidding, we’ll take both please.) Combining the flaky layers of a croissant and the shape of a muffin, the cruffin is a well-loved speciality at Bakery Brera & Fine Foods. This homegrown bakery along Farrer Road offers the cruffin in interesting flavours like Kaya, Salted Caramel, Peanut Butter and Jelly, Lemon Curd, and Ferrero Rocher. You’ll also want to check out their artisan bread loaves that are baked fresh daily; or try their selection of desserts, offering everything from Hot Cross Buns to Basque Burnt Cheesecake.
Address: #01-05, Block 8, Empress Mall, Empress Road, Singapore 260008
3. Micro Bakery & Kitchen
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Taking up a snug and cosy space in the Katong neighbourhood, Micro Bakery & Kitchen offers an assortment of sourdough toasts, coffee, cakes, and pastries. Tartines or open-faced sandwiches are local favourites, including the Nut Butter Toast and Grilled Cheese Sandwich.
Regularly visited by regulars and locals, this neighbourhood bakery in the Red House is where old meets modern in Singapore. That is to say, its proximity to historical shophouses with Peranakan influence also makes for a great coffee break for sightseeing or leisurely walks around the city.
Address: 10 Jalan Serene. #01-05 Serene Centre Singapore, Singapore 258748
4. Keong Saik Bakery
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Among the best bakeries in Singapore is Keong Saik Bakery, which brings customers a taste of Singapore’s diverse communities through unique flavour combinations. Here, rigorous baking techniques get a contemporary Southeast Asian twist. You’ll want to get your hands on their Burnt Cheesecake, Hei Bi Cookies, and Ondeh Ondeh Sor Hei. From fragrant cheesecake and coconut mooncake to cruffins oozing with matcha inside, creativity is on full display here.
Address: 70 Bendemeer Rd, #01-03, Singapore 339940
5. Bread & Hearth
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Still reminiscing about your past trips to Europe? Satisfy your craving for artisan bread at Bread & Hearth, a bakery in Singapore that uses traditional European techniques and unbleached flour from France to make bread. This means small batches as opposed to mass production; moreover, the bakers roll and fold the pastry dough entirely by hand, which ensures that each loaf is worth the effort in its taste and texture. Expect breads and confections that will transport you straight to the boulangeries of France: Croiffles, french toast, savoury pancakes, waffles and more.
Address: 30 East Coast Rd, #02-27 Katong V, Singapore 428751
6. Mother Dough Bakery
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By far, one of our top bakeries for the best desserts in Singapore is Mother Dough Bakery. It offers a tantalising selection of artisanal breads and pastries, all made from scratch and using ingredients from sustainable grain millers. Regular items on the menu include pastries such as Almond Croissants, Lemon Yoghurt Cake, and Honey Butter Toast.
Meanwhile, the weekend specials showcase their creativity with flavour combinations. Just imagine Earl Grey Citrus Buns, Spinach & Shallots Confit Puff Pastry and Caramelised Banana & Chocolate Banana Cream Pie Danish— just a few of their decadent creations that will have you scrambling for your wallet. Follow their Instagram page to keep tabs on their weekend specials; you never know what mouth-watering creations might come out of their oven next!
Address: 3 Jln Kledek, Singapore 199259
7. Wu Pao Chun
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Named after the Les Masters de la Boulangerie 2010 champion Wu Pao Chun, Wu Pao Chun Bakery is a Taiwanese bakery renowned for the Lychee Rose Royale and Red Wine Longan breads. As the story goes, the master baker Wu Pao Chun was on a trip to Paris when he tasted a lychee-flavoured macarón from Ladurée, which inspired him to invent a lychee boule at his own bakery.
At the Wu Pao Chun Bakery on Stamford Road, a wide range of flavoured breads and award-winning loaves are handcrafted and sold only in small batches. A 15-hour-long fermentation process ensures the high quality of their baked goods, which sell out almost immediately after they come out of the oven.
Address: 13 Stamford Road, #01-19/20 Capitol Piazza, Singapore 178905
8. PAUL
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For consistently delicious bread in Singapore, you can’t go wrong with PAUL. Decorated with the elegant ambience of a tearoom, this French artisan bakery is a tranquil place to spend the hours with friends over mid-morning coffee, brunch, or afternoon tea. It offers everything for carb lovers: sourdough breads, baguettes, sandwiches, quiche, mini macarons, and more.
Not to be missed are their tempting pastries, cakes, and desserts. Standout items include their éclairs, mille-feuille, and fruit tarts made from the freshest ingredients — not to mention the highest quality of butter and dark chocolate imported from France. With a tempting selection of desserts, it’s no wonder this patisserie has charmed customers around the globe since 1889.
Address: 391 Orchard Road, Ngee Ann City #03-16/17, Singapore 238872
Image credit: PAUL | Official Facebook Page
More than your average pastry shops, these artisanal bakeries in Singapore know that baking is a way of life. So, where will your dessert crawl take you next? For more recommendations to tickle your sweet tooth, check out our picks for baked goods in the Philippines, Seoul, and other bakeries around the world that are worth travelling for.
