5 Best Singapore’s Bakeries for Freshly Baked Bread and Pastry

Written by Sarah Ong | June 26, 2024

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1. Artisan Boulangerie Co.

Image: Artisan Boulangerie Co.

Address

Artisan Boulangerie Co. @ Killiney Road
#01-01, 118 Killiney Road
Singapore 239555

Phone

+65 6444 8130

Opening hours

Daily: 08:00 – 22:00

Killiney Road smells of freshly baked pastries and loaves every day because of the town’s best bakery. Award-winning baker, Eran Mayer, makes Artisan Boulangerie Co. a magical place as he bakes lots of wonderful French goodies in the kitchen. Some of the best-sellers include baguettes, French toast, sourdoughs, croissants, and beef bourguignon pie. Find out more about this bakery below.

Highlights:

A real bakery heaven: We call it bakery heaven because of its vast selection of baked products, all at good quality. Prepared to be impressed by the quantity and quality of the breads, pastries, pies, quiches and sandwiches on offer at this bakery.
Home to some of the best bread in town: If you are in search of the best places to buy bread, make your way to Artisan Boulangerie Co. You can find there from baguettes to bagels, pretzels, challah, pave, olive bread, muesli bread, sourdough, rye bread, cinnamon loaf and banana loaf. To many people, this bakery’s sourdough, baguettes and challah is something to die for.
More than just bakery: You can find there a café as well. It is a great place to grab full English and French breakfast. If Asian morning foods are a bit heavy and too savoury for your liking, then a fluffy, crispy and sweet French loaves or pastries might be a game changer. And Artisan Boulangerie does offer a wide variety of breakfast items such as Eggs Benedict, ABC Big Breakfast, and Omelette. The serving is big enough to power your day!

MENU: ABC’s menu is more extensive compared to other boulangeries on the island. Only because it has full English and French breakfast as well as daily specials, salad and soup besides the traditional French loaves and pastries on the counter. So, the bakery essentially caters to early birds and brunch goers who are big on breakfast and desserts.

MUST TRIES

Almond Croissant
Sourdough
Baguettes
Challah
Quiche
Shakshouka Skillet
Salted Caramel Lava Cake

PRICES

Morning pastries: S$2.80 – S$6.00
Dessert pastries: S$4.50 – S$12.00
Bread: S$4.00 – S$10.00
Sandwiches: S$7.00 – S$11.50
Salads: S$12.00 – S$16.00
Daily brunch: S$12.00 – S$19.50

ALL ABC’S LOCATIONS
@ Killiney Road
Address: 118 Killiney Road, Singapore 239555
Tel: (65) 6444 8130
Opening hours: Daily 08:00 – 20:00

@ Great World City
Address: #01-23, Great World City, Singapore 237994
Tel: (65) 6887 4062
Opening hours:

Weekdays: 10:00 – 22:00
Weekends: 8:00 – 22:00

@ North Bouna Vista Drive
Address: 9 North Buona Vista Drive, #01-12 The Metropolis, S138588
Tel: (65) 6334 2320
Opening hours: Mon to Fri 08:00 – 20:00

@ Asia Square Tower 2
Address: 12 Marina View, #01-02 Asia Square Tower 2, S018961
Tel: (65) 6844 9907
Opening hours:

Weekdays: 08:00 – 20:00
Saturdays: 09:00 – 15:00

@ Vivo City
Address: 1 Harbourfront Walk, #01-163/164 Vivo City, S098585
Tel: (65) 6278 8500
Opening hours:

Weekdays: 10:00 – 22:00
Weekends: 09:00 – 22:00

@ Katong Mall
Address: 112 east coast road, #01-05 I12 Katong, S428802
Tel: (65) 6443 6088
Opening hours:

Weekdays: 10:00 – 22:00
Weekends: 08:00 – 22:00

2. Tiong Bahru Bakery

Image: Tiong Bahru Bakery

Address

Tiong Bahru Bakery @ Tiong Bahru
56 Eng Hoon Street, #01-70, S160056

Phone

+65 6220 3430

Opening hours

Sunday to Thursday: 8:00 – 20:00
Friday to Saturday: 8:00 – 22:00

The baked goods taste delicious as it smells, Tiong Bahru Bakery is a hipster-cool bourgeoisie in the quaint Tiong Bahru neighborhood. This bake shop manned by Gontran Cherrier is constantly raved about for its high quality pain au Chocolat, Brioche, Croissants, and Kouign-amann. Some customers even went as far as saying Tiong Bahru Bakery has the best croissants in Singapore. But do they really? Find out in this review.

Highlights:

Croissants taste as good as in Paris: Buttery and flaky crusts, light to airy insides, and morning-like freshness, croissants by this bake shop are at par with the ones served in Paris. The flour itself is imported from France, so the bread is well-baked overall. Sample the plain and almond croissants as they win the hearts of the many here.
Kouign-amann for those who miss it… always: Probably, your Euro tour had introduced you to this Breton cake. And back in Singapore, you’re having a withdrawal. Drop by at Tiong Bahru Bakery to fix this craving and experience this puffy and sweet pastry once more.
Common Man coffee to complement the pastries: Breakfast is not complete without a cuppa of your favourite coffee. The beans are from the Common Man, a group of artisanal coffee brewers from Australia and Singapore. Flat whites and espresso are commonly paired with baguettes and croissants.
Interesting sandwich section: A unique addition to the traditional French pastries and sweets are those open faced sandwiches. There are rocket, squid ink, smoked salmon, among many other favourites. The size is good enough for one person, but freshness of the bun and delectable ingredients might leave you wanting for more.

MENU: There is no menu per se, but a wide variety of sweet and savoury pastries are on offer. You pick your own order from the glass cabinet and then head straight to the counter for payment.

AMBIANCE: Located in Tiong Bahru, this bakery sports a modern café style but the Chinese influence is strong on its signage and cutleries. Both outdoor and indoor dining spaces are available, perfect for savouring a good breakfast in a fine weather. Don’t be even surprised if some memories of your Paris trip will begin to roll like they’re a series of motion picture before your eyes.

MUST TRIES

Kouign-amann
Almond Croissant
Chocolate Croissant
Squid Ink Baguette
Pandan Flan
Apple Crumble
Round Lemon Tart
Fromage Blanc

AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: S$15

ALL TIONG BAHRU BAKERY’S LOCATIONS
@ Tiong Bahru
Address: 56 Eng Hoon Street, #01-70, S160056
Opening hours:

Sun to Thu: 8:00 – 20:00
Fri & Sat: 8:00 – 22:00

@ Raffles City
Address: 252 North Bridge Road, #B1-11/12 Raffles City Shopping Centre, S179103
Opening hours: Daily 08:00 – 22:00

@ TANGS Orchard
Address: 310 Orchard Road, #01-16B TANGS Orchard, S238864
Opening hours:

Mon to Sat: 08:00 – 22:00
Sun: 08:00 – 21:00

3. Carpenter and Cook

Image: Carpenter and Cook

Address

19 Lorong Kilat #01-06

Phone

+65 6463 3648

Opening hours

Tue to Sat: 10:00 – 22.00
Sun: 10:00 – 17.00

If you like the idea of a bakery that also sells vintage furniture, Carpenter and Cook will leave you enthralled. Peppered with an eclectic mix of vintage and restored furniture, this café welcomes you with the buttery aroma of baked delights that go so well with a pot of your favourite tea or a cup of fragrant coffee. A perfect spot to laze around with friends over tea and tarts.

Highlights:

Freshly baked sweet treats and exciting savoury delights: Gorge on a delightful range of delicious, home-made desserts such as cakes, tarts and meringues along with light bites of quiche and brioche. Top these delights with heart-warming cappuccinos and lattes or relax with a dainty pot of tea. Best café experience is guaranteed all the way!
Scrumptious tarts at only S$ 6.50 for each: If you are a tart fan, you will be mesmerized by a delightful range of tarts offered here. Every piece is a gem in itself and packs a punch with crispy, buttery shell topped by melt-in-your mouth creamy fillings. Passion fruit meringue tart and Lemon cream tart are two stand-out flavours that simply leave you craving for more.
A range of irresistible retail goodies to take home for yourself or gift these to your friends. Whether it is their incredibly delicious and fresh homemade jams in wonderful flavours (raspberry and lemongrass, sea salt caramel and creme de cassis & Pinot Noir) or granola, biscuits and marshmallows, these tuckbox goodies are a sheer delight to indulge in.

MENU: Carpenter and Cook has a very simple and well-balance menu split into sweet and savoury baked goodies and thirst quenchers.

MUST TRIES

Passionfruit Meringue Tart
Lemon Meringue Cake
Lemon Cream Tart
Chocolate Sea Caramel Tart
Banoffee Pie
Carrot Cake

PRICE RANGE: S$10 – S$15

ATMOSPHERE: With all the vintage diaspora, Carpenter and Cook exudes a rustic charm. This place stands out with beautiful pieces of antique furniture that makes for a quirky yet warm and cozy interior to enjoy delicious bakes. Since the items that are a part of decorations are for sale, the setting keeps changing.

4. Baker & Cook

Image: Baker & Cook

Address

77 Hillcrest Road, Greenwood, S288951

Phone

+65 6469 8834

Opening hours

Sun to Thu: 07:00 – 20:00
Fri & Sat: 07:00 – 22:00

This bakery brings Singaporeans to a whole new epicurean journey through European breakfast and pastries. There’s also an extensive variety of artisanal jams, cakes, granola bars, and cookies that any person with a sweet tooth will fall for. Surprisingly though, this French-dominated bakery is popular for having the best bagel in Singapore. Other things to keep in mind before going to Baker & Cook? Look them up below.

Highlights:

Bagels – Simply the best in its league. The bagels here are quite softer than usual so it won’t give anyone a hard time chewing it into pieces just like how bakers do it in New York. Like the classic pretzels, the dough has some saltiness to it contrasting the sweet additions that may come with it. The bagels come in different flavours depending on the chef’s menu special.
Salmon Quiche for the meat lovers: Brunch can’t just pass by without meat whether it’s red or lean. Baker & Cook’s has got one of the best salmon quiches in the country that it gives bagels and croissants a tough competition. Served with tomato salad and feta, the salmon quiche has a flaky crush that held the egg filling, salmon, and spices well.
Lots of colourful desserts, with lemon tart as a special mention: Eat light so you can still have some space for this tangy and sour dessert. The bakery’s lemon tart is a crowd favourite for its flaky crust, buttery taste, and balanced tanginess. The curd itself is smooth, thick, and fluid, showing how well-baked it is and perfectly done.

MENU: Baker & Cook menu is complete from breakfast, lunch and dinner, offering an all-day dining experience. Either go on a full-blown French or English breakfast, the serving is generous and presentable enough to whet your appetite. The bakery can also serve as a perfect destination for dessert with its smoothies, teas, cakes, sweet buns, and tarts. Go by the glass or whole bottle of wine, whenever you’re in the mood.

MUST TRIES

Carrot cake
Egg mayo tartine
Chocolate almond croissant
Lamingtons
Sweet scone
Pain au chocolat
Olive bread

AVERAGE PRICE PER PAX: S$17

ALL BAKER & COOK’S LOCATIONS
@ Bugis
Address: InterContinental Singapore, 80 Middle Rd
Tel: +65 6825 1502
Opening hours: Daily 08:00 – 19:00

@ Chip Bee Gardens
Address: 44 Jalan Merah Saga, #01-56 Chip Bee Gardens, S278116
Tel: +65 6472 0998
Opening hours:

Sun to Thu: 07:30 to 20:00
Fri to Sat: 07:30 to 22:00

@ Clementi Arcade
Address: 41 Sunset Way, #01-023 Clementi Arcade, S597071
Tel: +65 6466 3488
Opening hours:

Mon to Thu: 07:30 – 20:00
Fri to Sun: 07:30 – 22:00

@ Opera Estate
Address: 1 Swan Lake Avenue, Opera Estate, Singapore 455700
Tel: +65 6445 2088
Opening hours: Daily 07:30 – 22:00

5. Freshly Baked by Le Bijoux

Image: Freshly Baked by Le Bijoux

Address

57 Killiney Road, Singapore 239520

Phone

+65 6735 3298

Opening hours

Mon to Fri: 8:00 – 20:00
Sat: 8:00 – 18:00
Sun: 8:00 – 15:00

A paradise for bread lovers, Freshly Baked by Le Bijoux is a popular bakery specializing in churning out the most fresh and scrumptious batches of artisanal breads, pies, scones, cakes and cookies. The warm, fluffy breads and gourmet sandwiches makes it a perfect place to relax with a hearty morning breakfast or a lazy brunch with family and friends.

Highlights:

Delicious range of fresh breads: You will fall in love with amazing variety of their gorgeous, pick-me-up breads with light fluffy textures. The crusty, fragrant loaves of whole meal bread, ciabatta, cranberry bread, baguette and incredibly delicious walnut raisin loaf are some of the best-tasting breads ever– with a taste so fresh and compelling that you will keep coming back for more.
Delectable, wholesome sandwiches are so juicy and so bursting at seams with yummy fillings that picking one masterpiece will be no easy feat. Going by the popular choice, BLT sandwich is a clear winner with bacon with lettuce, tomato and avocado on the whole meal bread – a combination so refreshingly delicious. Ham and Cheese and Smoked Salmon are some other gourmet choices to warm your bellies and indulge your cravings for heavenly sandwiches.
Heartwarming delicious brunches at very affordable rates: With three brunches sets to choose from (ranging from S$ 9.90 to 12.90), lazy weekend brunches will never be the same again. Whether it is Smoked salmon served with emmental cheese, soft scrambled eggs and olive oil bread or the Burger bap topped with deli corned beef and served with baked beans – the sumptuous platters have all the right ingredients to make your heart sing.
Excellent sweet delights to end your meals on a sweet note. Their Crunchy Salted Caramel Choc Mousse Tart with a crumbly, buttery tart base and crunchy chocolate balls will be a perfect excuse to pamper your cravings for something sweet after an indulgent brunch. You can also try their warm Cranberry Scone with a crumbly exterior waiting to unveil the moist, buttery core. Served with lip-smacking homemade jam and butter, it is another sweet gem from their treasure box.

MENU: Freshly Baked has an exciting menu offering a range of gourmet sandwiches, and daily brunch and lunch set options. It also serves a variety of coffees, teas and soft drinks.

MUST TRIES