Ice Cream Toa Payoh: Gelato, Sorbet & Handcrafted Scoops

Several gelato specialists within 2.5 km of Toa Payoh Central produce their gelato in-house and sell it by the scoop or by the pint. The shops below each carry their own distinct lineup, from fruit sorbets to nut-based flavours, so the menus do not overlap much.

Sweet Cheeks on Tai Thong Crescent takes its gelato-making seriously — small batches churned daily by a dedicated team, just behind the scoop shop's swinging doors. That kind of hands-on approach shows up in flavours like the Sea Salt 76% Ecuador Chocolate Sorbet, where the provenance of the chocolate feels deliberate rather than incidental. It's the sort of place where the details behind each flavour are clearly given as much thought as the flavours themselves.

Tucked into St George's West Gardens in Kallang, Tucela Gelato pairs its frozen scoops with something warm from the oven. The standout combo on the menu — 1x Fresh Bake + 2x Gelato — puts a freshly baked item alongside two gelato scoops of your choice, making it a satisfying treat that covers both ends of the dessert spectrum.

Gelato has a way of making any afternoon feel a little more indulgent, and Andyou Gelato on Saint George's Road is the neighbourhood spot bringing that frozen treat experience to Kallang. The menu centres on gelato, giving it a focused, artisanal feel rather than a sprawling dessert-shop vibe.

Tucked into Toa Payoh Central, Le Ruby Ice Cream cafe and Bakery brings together two reliable crowd-pleasers — ice cream and baked goods — under one roof. The café-and-bakery combination makes it a natural stop for anyone wandering the neighbourhood with a sweet craving in mind.

Born out of the pandemic years, Burnt Cones Gelato at United Square carries the kind of personal story that tends to stick with you. Founded by two friends whose bond stretches back to primary school, the shop channels a genuine passion for gelato into its offerings. Among the current menu is a Strawberry Sorbet — a lighter, fruit-based option that fits neatly alongside what sounds like a broader gelato lineup built on curiosity and craft.

Gelato fans in the Novena area have a solid destination in Celine's Gelato, tucked inside Novena Regency on Thomson Road. The menu leans into rich, indulgent flavours — the Black Sesame Gelato Pint and Chocolate Hazelnut Gelato Pint are great options for taking a little something home, while the Chocolate Gelato Milkshake and Black Sesame Gelato Milkshake offer a more immediate fix. For those who want a bit of everything, the 1 Cup of Gelato + 1 Slice of Cake pairing makes for a well-rounded sweet spread.

Sorbet fans have a reason to head to Lavender Street, where Muted. Gelato keeps things refreshingly fruit-forward. The menu leans into clean, vivid flavours — the Lychee Sorbet Pint and Yuzu Sorbet Pint speak to a preference for bright, citrus-adjacent profiles, while the Evergreen Sorbet Pint adds a more intriguing option for the curious. For something on the richer end of the sorbet spectrum, the Dark Chocolate Sorbet Pint rounds out the lineup nicely. All are available by the pint, making them equally suited to a quiet night in.

Chocolate Origin at City Square Mall makes no secret of where its loyalties lie. Tucked into the basement level, the menu gravitates toward chocolate in its many forms — the Gelato Pint - Dark is one for those who want their frozen fix to lean properly bittersweet. For something more indulgent, the Lava Cake with Ice Cream (Vanilla) pairs warm and cold in the way that tends to win everyone over.

Cold Break Ice Cream sets up along Jalan Besar in Kallang, a stretch that's become home to all manner of casual food spots. The ice cream focus keeps the concept simple and unfussy.

Sorbet takes centre stage at An Acai Affair in NEX, with a lineup of fruit-forward pints that covers a lot of flavour ground. The Mango Sorbet Pint and Lemon Sorbet Pint sit alongside more unexpected picks like the Blue Pea Lychee Sorbet Pint and Muscat Grape Sorbet Pint. For something a little richer, the Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Sorbet Pint and Coconut Sorbet Pint round out the dairy-free selection nicely.