Apiary is a small-batch ice cream parlour that has gained a popular following over the last few year. The waffles here are made fresh with each order and dressed with homemade chocolate sauce and maple syrup. Choose between the classic waffles that’s made with brown butter, or the crispy charcoal version, and top it off with as many scoops of ice cream as you wish!

Burnt Cones is one of the newest kids on the block, and they open early from 9am to 12am daily, so you can have waffle and ice cream at any time of day! They feature 12 flavours with four regular ones being Black Sesame, Fior De Latte (milk), Earl Grey and Butterscotch. The eight other premium flavours are 85% Dark Chocolate, Tiramisu, Stracciamenta (chocolate mint), Bacio (hazelnut chocolate), Pi...

Fans of Creamier sing praises about their perfect waffles, which boast a crispy, golden exterior and fluffy interior. Only the best ingredients – fresh market eggs, full cream milk, pure butter – go into the batter to ensure the best waffles. Top it off with scoops of their velvety ice cream, which comes in flavours such as Sea Salt Gula Melaka, Blue Pea Vanilla, Charcoal Black Sesame.

FATCAT Ice Cream Bar is famous for their gourmet charcoal waffles and salted egg yolk custard sauce, which took our local dessert scene by storm back in 2015. Today, their waffles are still on point, crispy, fragrant and taste great on its own (but of course, best accompanied with some ice cream!) If you're not into the charcoal waffles, you also have the option of their original brown butter waff...

Gelatolabo is known for their hand-churned ice cream in small batches, which includes flavours such as Strawberry & Basil, Yamanashi Peach & Lemongrass, Fuji Apple Pie & Cinnamon, and Kyoto Shiso & Yuzu Jelly. Best enjoyed with their signature Tokyo Mochi Waffles, which is made with Japanese flour and mochi bits for chewiness and a delightful crisp exterior.

Hay Gelato has 12 flavours at any one time and you can expect very interesting flavours like Balsamic Strawberry, Meyer Lemon and even Smoked Hay, which is made by smoking real hay and infusing it into a milk-based gelato. What’s different about them is also that their gelato doesn’t come round. It is dented at the top, where complimentary toppings can be added to pair with the gelato flavours! An...

Waffles and ice cream might be a simple and widely-available dessert today, but Holy Cow Creamery does it pretty damn good. Their waffles are light and fluffy, tasty and fragrant on its own, and it even stays crispy after the ice cream has melted! And apart from the usual golden waffles, Holy Cow Creamery also has charcoal waffles on their menu.

Take your pick from the Signature Buttermilk or Charcoal Waffles at Inside Scoop, which is crispy on the outside, moist on the inside and slightly denser than the usual airy texture. Pair it with their premium ice cream flavours which includes D24 Durian, Cempedak, Valrhona Chocolate, Hazelnut, Premium Matcha, Lotus Biscoff Cheesecake, Oreo Nutella Cheesecake and Vanilla Bean!

If you’re a fan of floral flavours, make sure to pop by La Creamery where you can get a taste of ice cream such as Osmanthus Jasmine, White Chrysanthemum, Lychee Raspberry Rose and Earl Grey Lavender. When it comes to the waffles, La Creamery also has their very own Pu-Erh Waffles, which is crispy on the outside with a chewy texture on the inside. Infused with the Chinese tea, the waffle is great...

Lickers is a neighbourhood artisanal ice cream cafe tucked away in Telok Blangah and Hougang. Open till 2am daily, this humble ice cream cafe is constantly experimenting and coming up with new flavours. While their range of flavours might not be the most extensive, they pair perfectly with their waffles, which is as classic as it gets – crisp but light while staying soft and fluffy on the inside!