The 5 Best Chocolate Bars in Singapore

Written by Sarah Ong | June 26, 2024

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1. The Courtyard’s Chocolate Buffet

Image: The Courtyard's Chocolate Buffet

Address

North Courtyard, The Fullerton Hotel Singapore, 1 Fullerton Square, Singapore 049178

Phone

(65) 6877 8911/8912

Opening hours

Saturday 20:00 – 22:00

Prices

S$45* per adult
S$22* per child

Who can resist a full spread of chocolatey goodness? Chocolate fans in Singapore were ecstatic when The Courtyard’s Chocolate Buffet at The Fullerton Hotel was relaunched in March 2018. The comeback certainly did not disappoint as a wider and better selection plus new elements were introduced.

Highlights:

Offering chocolate buffet: Yes, it is a chocolate party with free flow of all things chocolate – savories made with chocolate, chocolate cakes, chocolate tarts, chocolate spheres, chocolate cocktails and more.
Savory items to prime your palate: This newly-added selection was introduced in the revamped menu and have remained as guest favorites. Come hungry, whet your palate with savories made with chocolate like Cocoa and Spice-rubbed Baby Back Pork Ribs, Wagyu Beef, Peruvian Chocolate and Poblano Chilli Empanadas before heading to your desired chocolate stations.
Pure chocolate treats at the Valrhona Tasting Table: Guests can sample 12 varieties of premium Valrhona chocolate with different percentages of chocolate content. It’s just simple and unadulterated chocolate goodness in bite size form without the extra frills.
Chocolate freezing show: If you want a bit of entertainment amidst the chocolate fest, head over to the Live Nitro Station and watch the experts freeze gooey chocolate with liquid nitrogen. The end products are plated chocolate spheres containing Valrhona 70 percent chocolate sponge, crumble, espuma, and meringue. Eye and palate treats at the same time.

MENU: The chocolatey spread includes savory fare, macarons, tarts, eclairs, cakes, sorbets, shooters and the ever-popular chocolate fountain. There are also liquid desserts and chocolate-based cocktails to give you an extra kick!

MUST TRIES:

Cocoa and Spice-rubbed Baby Back Pork Ribs
Wagyu Beef, Peruvian Chocolate, and Poblano Chilli Empanadas
Baked Ocean Trout Mini Quiche
Bitter Sweet Chocolate Lime Arancini
DIY hot chocolate
Milo Zero Cocktail
Milo Zero Mocktail
Toblerone Martini

AMBIENCE: The Courtyard at The Fullerton Hotel is already an institution in Singapore. Located at the atrium lobby of the hotel, it is a perfect venue for dining with friends, family, or your significant other, while enjoying the view of the Singapore River. Soft live music plays in the background, adding more plus points to the overall classy feel of the place.

PRICES:

S$45* per adult; S$22* per child
S$55* with a glass of dessert cocktail, house pour red, white or dessert wine
S$60* with a glass of house pour sparkling wine
S$65* with a glass of house pour champagne
S$25* per glass of Toblerone Martini or Berry Into You cocktails

*Prices are subject to 10 percent service charge and prevailing government taxes.

NOTE: Reservations are highly recommended.

2. Laurent Bernard Chocolatier at Robertson Quay

Image: Laurent Bernard Chocolatier

Address

80 Mohammad Sultan Rd #01-11
Singapore 239013

Phone

+65 6235 9007

Opening hours

Mon 18:00 - 23:00
Tue to Thu 13:00 – 00:00
Fri & Sat 13:00 – 01:00
Sun 13:00 – 23:00

All good desserts start with passion. Visit Laurent Bernard Chocolatier, you will find Laurent Bernard, a passionate French artisan chocolatier, behind the bar, preparing the finest pieces of desserts. This chocolate bar is mostly frequented by people who are looking to fix their chocolate souffle cravings and please their senses with French-style sweets. Both chocolate lovers and connoisseurs will surely love the wide selections of treats and liqueurs here.

Highlights:

A dessert place for all-things chocolate: From pastries, cakes, cookies, mooncakes, bars, lollipops, to cocoa powder, every chocolate dessert of Laurent Bernard is awesome. You will meet all of your favorites such as chocolate tart, chocolate lava cake and hot chocolate, and fall in love with new ones. But most importantly, your senses will have a real feast with the stunning look, chocolatey aroma and rich taste of the sweets here.
Perfectly puffed up and fluffy soufflés: It’s the right way to describe a well-done soufflé, really. Fresh from the oven, every soufflé from the wide soufflé collection of Laurent Bernard is a sure treat to the palate. It is rich in flavour, creamy and moist in consistency, and the taste was even made more intense with the accompaniment of a certain sherbet flavour, depending on your order.
The best Chocolate Soufflés at Robertson Quay: People specifically drop by at this dessert place for its famous Chocolate Soufflé (S$16.5). It never fails to wow the customers with its high quality chocolate puree, velvety meringue, and creamy raspberry sherbet on the side. All of these are done in less than half an hour so you can only imagine how much dedication the chocolatier must be putting on your chocolate soufflé. Order this and you’ll find heaven on Earth instantly!
Chocolate mooncakes for special occasions: Perfect for the mooncake festival, these cakes can be ordered in a box of 8 assorted flavours for S$68. Each cake doesn’t contain lotus paste, but is loaded with chocolate batter on the inside and crispy coating on the outside. It can also be a great gift for your family or friends.
Open till late: The bar doesn’t get any better than this especially for people who get a sudden urge to eat chocolate desserts in unexpected times of the day! Laurent Bernard at Robertson Quay is open till midnight from Tuesdays through Thursdays, and until 01:00 every Friday and Saturday.

MENU: The menu is expansive with a lot of best-selling items to choose from. Gourmet treats are also available for those who plan on gifting macaroons, cookies, or tuiles to their loved ones. You also won’t go wrong with the French liqueurs here, which leads to the idea of giving alcoholic desserts a try!

MUST TRIES

Chocolate Soufflé
Chocolate Tart
Pure Chocolate Cake
Rum and Raisin Soufflé
Pleasure
Creme Brulee
Blackforest Cake
Hot Chocolate

AMBIANCE: Laurent Bernard Chocolatier at Robertson Quay has a warm and friendly ambiance with its well-lit bar, spacious alfresco dining, and colourful chocolate shelves. Its location near the Singapore River gives a relaxing appeal to the overall atmosphere.

AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: S$15

3. Awfully Chocolate

Image: Awfully Chocolate

Address

1 HarbourFront Walk, #01-156 VivoCity, S098585

Phone

+65 6410 9725

Opening hours

Daily 10:00 – 22:00

Located in various locations in Singapore, Awfully Chocolate is considered as one of the best dessert bars by many. It is particularly famous for its dark chocolate ice cream flavours and cakes. Although it is sinful, the sweet treats are so delicious and irresistible that gaining some weight for a day is no big deal. After all, the price is quite on the expensive side so Awfully Chocolate is a great destination for an occasional chocolate fix.

Highlights:

Multi-layered All Chocolate cake: Size ranges from 6 to 8 inches, this multi-layered dark chocolate cake is good for sharing among four persons. This cake features alternate layers of chocolate fudge and cake batter, which is definitely a must-try for fans of dark chocolate. The cake itself melts in the mouth, has the consistency of a Mars chocolate bar on the outside, and hits your palate with a powerful cocoa flavour. Additionally, a richer and smaller version is available in the form of the Super Stacked Chocolate cake.
One of Singapore’s best dark chocolate ice creams: Also known as Hei Ice Cream, it is made with natural ingredients containing a mix of 70% Belgian and Awfully’s own cocoa solids, cream, eggs, and milk. Naturally aerated, this premium ice cream is very rich, and dense. This cold dessert is also perfect for customers who wish to sample single or double scoop of dark chocolate ice cream whose flavour is at par with the other well-known ice cream shops in the country.
Flourless chocolate cake for people with gluten intolerance: Is All Chocolate too sinful for your liking? Take the pleasure of indulging in dark chocolate cake powdered with icing sugar… but without flour! If ribs should fall off the bone to be considered done perfectly, this cake is beautiful with its crispy crust and moist, dense texture.
Chocolate Banana, a staple cake for birthdays: A favourite by countless birthday celebrants, this cake does consist a layer of chocolate filling and banana puree. It comes in two sizes; 6 and 8 inches, so you should be able to share it with a small group of people. Let the staff know that the cake is for a birthday occasion so they will decorate it with an appropriate greeting.
Nine outlets to run into: Located across the island are the nine Awfully Chocolate outlets. Each store is easy to access as some are located close to the MRT, in big shopping centres, and one on the popular East Coast Road. So if ever a sudden chocolate craving hits you while shopping in Vivo City or Star Vista, you can easily find its store in any of these places.

MENU: The menu is a full-blown array of confections and chocolate patisseries. There are three signature cakes, one premium ice cream flavour, and the rest are some of the well-known traditional French desserts like creme brulee, chocolate ganache cupcake, and tarte. Each treat may be suitable for sharing.

MUST TRIES

All Chocolate
Super Stacked Chocolate Cake
Hei Ice Cream
Salted Butterscotch Brownie
Dark Chocolate Truffles
Cold Poached Chocolates
Chocolate Praline Cake
Chocolate Tiramisu

AMBIANCE: Depending on the location, the environment can be fast-faced as some Awfully Chocolate stores are an express outlet. However, each branch displays an interesting façade that can easily get your attention, and it is worth mentioning that some branches do have both indoor and alfresco dining areas such as those in Greenwich, Vivo City, Star Vista, and Sembawang Hills. With this, you should know which outlet you might want to go-to if your goal is to dine in.

AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: S$15

NOTE: Wedding cakes are available.

ALL AWFULLY CHOCOLATE’S LOCATIONS
@ Greenwich V
Address: 1 Seletar Road, #02-02 Greenwich V, S807011
Tel: (65) 6556 0656
Daily 10:00 – 22:00

@ The Star Vista
Address: 1 Vista Exchange Green, #02-18 The Star Vista, S138617
Tel: (65) 6694 4805
Opening hours: Daily 10:00 – 22:00

@ VivoCity
Address: 1 HarbourFront Walk, #01-156 VivoCity, S098585
Tel: (65) 6410 9725
Opening hours: Daily 10:00 – 22:00

@ Marina Bay Link Mall
Address: 8A Marina Boulevard, #B2-33 Marina Bay Link Mall, S018984
Tel: (+65) 6509 9422
Opening hours: Mon to Fri 09:00 – 20:00

@ McCallum St
Address: 21 McCallum Street #01-01/02, S069047
Tel: (+65) 6634 1426
Opening hours: Mon – Fri 08:00 – 20:00

@ 313 Somerset
Address: 313 Orchard Road, #02-50 313@somerset, S238895
Tel: (+65) 6341 9437
Opening hours: Daily 10:00 – 22:00

@ ION Orchard
Address: 2 Orchard Turn, #B4-50 ION Orchard, S238801
Tel: (65) 6884 6377
Opening hours: Daily 10:00 – 22:00

@ Plaza Singapura
Address: 68 Orchard Road, #B2-63 Plaza Singapura, S238839
Tel: (65) 6238 0654
Opening hours: Daily 10:00 – 22:00

@ Raffles City
Address: 252 North Bridge Road, #B1-52 Raffles City, S179103
Tel: (65) 6338 3527
Opening hours: Daily 10:00 – 22:00

@ Tampines 1
Address: 10 Tampines Central 1, #03-21Tampines One, S529536
Tel: (65) 6782 7181
Opening hours: Daily 10:00 – 22:00

@ Suntec City
Address: 3 Temasek Boulevard, #B1-K1 Suntec City Mall, S038983
Tel: (+65) 6336 1407
Opening hours: Daily 10:00 – 22:00

@ Square 2
Address: 10 Sinaran Drive, #01-14 Square 2, S307506
Tel: (+65) 6250 7106
Opening hours: Daily 11:00 – 22:00

@ Changi City Point
Address: 5 Changi Business Park Central 1, #B1-07 Changi City Point, S496038
Tel: (+65) 6443 0836
Opening hours: Daily 10:00 – 21:00

@ Parkway Parade
Address: 80 Marine Parade Road, #B1-54Parkway Parade, S449269
Tel: (+65) 6348 0376
Opening hours: Daily 10:00 – 22:00

@ Jem
Address: 50 Jurong Gateway Road, #01-15, Singapore 608549
Tel: (+65) 6734 1530
Opening hours: Daily 10:00 – 22:00

4. The Dark Gallery at Funan Mall

Image: The Dark Gallery

Address

Funan Mall, #01-14, 107 North Bridge Rd, Singapore 179105

Phone

(65) 6908 4086

Opening hours

10:00 – 22:00

Price per pax

$12

As its name suggests, The Dark Gallery is all about dark chocolate. This local chain is distinguished as the first dark chocolate-centric chocolate café chain in Singapore. Their newest branch, opened recently at the newly revamped Funan Mall at North Bridge Road, is a cozy and convenient place to have a chocolate fix.

Highlights:

Chocolates from around the world: The Dark Gallery uses top grade single origin chocolates from Madagascar, Ecuador, Tanzania, Dominican Republic, Cuba, and Venezuela. Seasonal origins like Costa Rica, Grenada, Indonesia, and the Philippines sometimes make an appearance on the menu during special promotions.
Artisanal chocolate ice cream: Chocolate + ice cream, what could be better than that? This chocolate bar is famous their single origin chocolate ice-cream ($5.50 per scoop), made daily in small batches. If you want to taste a little of everything, try the Single Origin Dark Chocolate Ice Cream Platter or the customizable 3-scoop Ice Cream Soiree.
Single origin dark chocolate pastries platter: Besides chocolate ice cream and chocolate drinks, there is chocolate pastries that draw more people with a sweet tooth in. Try the chocolate pastries platter to have the tasting portions of a panna cotta, macaron parfait, chocolate tart, flourless ganache cake, and a baton.

MENU: Every chocolate lover will surely salivate upon reading the menu of The Dark Gallery. While this chocolate café puts the focus on dark chocolate-based desserts, vegan and non-chocolate flavors are also available in the ice cream section.

MUST TRIES:

Single Origin Dark Chocolate Pastries Platter
Single Origin Dark Chocolate Ice Cream Platter
Ice Cream Soiree
The Chocolate Rhapsody
Frozen S’mores
Single Origin Dark Chocolate Tablets
Signature Chocolate Drinks
Chocolate Cube Hazelnut Latte
Signature Dark Chocolate Sliced Cake
Ice Cream Cakes
Ice Cream Waffles

AMBIENCE: This branch is conveniently located at the first floor of Funan Mall. It is a cozy space, good for a quick dessert stop in between your shopping spree. It is also a perfect place for meet-ups or to simply relax and watch the throng of shoppers buzz by. The shop is quite small though so it is not recommended for large groups.

AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: $12

5. Ninethirty

Image: Ninethirty

Address

131 E Coast Rd, Singapore 428816

Phone

(65) 6345 2190

Opening hours

Mon to Thu: 12:00 – 23:00
Fri: 12:00 - 01:00
Sat: 09:30 – 01:00
Sun: 09:30 – 23:00

Price per pax

$20

Ninethirty is the flagship chocolate café and bistro by Awfully Chocolate in Singapore. It offers more than just chocolate desserts, combining both sweet and savory fare to complete the dining out experience of people with a sweet tooth.

Highlights:

Savory fare and chocolate at one location: Unlike regular Awfully Chocolate outlets that only focuses on desserts, Ninethirty offers diners a 2-in-1 experience – well-presented café food to satisfy your hunger and a wide selection of chocolate desserts to take you to heaven. Think of a diner starts with Ribeye Steak, Grilled Pork Chop or Prawn, Crab Meat & Basil Aglio Olio then ends with chocolate cakes, ice creams or truffles paired with chocolate drinks or coffee.
Late-night hang out spot for dessert lovers: Ninethirty closes at 1 AM on Fridays and Saturdays, making it a good option to satisfy your midnight cravings. Share some beer or wine with your friends or indulge in their sinful desserts paired with coffee or tea.

MENU: The menu features all-day dining fare as well as the beloved cakes and desserts by Awfully Chocolate. Weekend Brunch and Deli specials are sold exclusively on weekends and public holidays. Drinks range from chocolate, coffee, tea, beer, wine, and chocolate martini.

MUST TRIES:

Grilled Pork Chop
Charred Lamb Chops
Truffle Fries
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Caramel and Sea Salt Crepe
All Chocolate Cake
Chocolate Banana Cake
Praline Cake
Dark Chocolate S’more
Salted Butterscotch Brownie
Chocolate Tiramisu
Hei Ice Cream

AMBIENCE: The dark toned interior offers a welcome escape from the scorching Singapore heat. There is plenty of space to accommodate large groups. Ninethirty is recommended for families who want to dine out on weekends or for friend groups who are looking for a place to chill out late at night.

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