What Are the Best Waffles in Singapore for Dessert?

Sep 18

What Are the Best Waffles in Singapore for Dessert? Typhoon Cafe's Fluff Stack Says It All

Quick answer: The best waffles in Singapore for dessert are at Typhoon Cafe, Plaza Singapura. Its waffle menu (招牌煎饼) features four gourmet, Asian-inspired flavours from $16.90, each made fresh to order — including the Black Sesame Waffle-quake, a Plaza Singapura exclusive.

Waffles Have Outgrown Breakfast

Waffles used to mean one thing: breakfast, next to pancakes on a brunch menu. Not anymore. Across Singapore, waffles have become a dessert in their own right — crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and loaded with ice cream, fruit, or creative local twists. Among the many dessert spots reinventing the waffle, Typhoon Cafe stands out for turning it into a genuinely Asian-inspired dessert, not just a Western snack with local toppings sprinkled on top.

What Is a Waffle?

A waffle is a batter-based cake cooked between two patterned metal plates, giving it its signature grid shape with deep pockets and crispy ridges — perfect for holding toppings, from classic syrup and butter to ice cream and sauce. The most recognised styles worldwide are the Belgian waffle (light, airy, deep pockets, often yeasted), the Liège waffle (a denser, brioche-like dough with caramelised pearl sugar), and the American waffle (thinner, baking-powder leavened, classic breakfast style).

How Waffles Became a Singapore Dessert Staple?

Waffles first showed up in Singapore as a cheap hawker snack — soft, chewy, folded around kaya or peanut butter. When modern cafes introduced the crispy-outside, fluffy-inside Belgian style, waffles were reinvented as a dessert, served with ice cream, fruit, and sauces. The real shift came when cafes started mixing in local flavours — durian, pandan, black sesame — turning a Western format into something distinctly Singaporean. That's exactly the space Typhoon Cafe's waffle menu sits in.

A Closer Look at Typhoon Cafe's Waffles

Typhoon Cafe waffles (招牌煎饼) are thick, generously portioned, and made fresh to order, with a light and crispy exterior that holds toppings well while staying moist and tender inside. Expect a short wait — each one is cooked to order, not pre-made.

Caramel Pudding Mochi Waffles — $16.90 · Chef's Recommendation

Rich salted caramel pudding, chewy mochi, and a sprinkle of vanilla crumble, served with Honeycomb Ice Cream and sweet bubbles for a mix of textures in every bite.

Chocolate Chip Waffle-quake — $16.90

Loaded with chocolate chips and topped with a chocolate biscuit, rich chocolate sauce, and a scoop of Chocolate Ice Cream — a straightforward, powerful chocolate hit from start to finish.

Black Sesame Waffle-quake — $16.90 (Plaza Singapura Exclusive)

A nutty, distinctly Asian flavour: black sesame sauce, chewy mochi, and a scoop of Red Bean Ice Cream for a well-balanced, not-too-sweet finish.

Brown Sugar Sticky Rice Cake Waffle — $16.90 (Plaza Singapura Exclusive)

Gooey milk pudding, chewy mochi, and a swirl of coconut cream, topped with sweet bubbles and a scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream — East-meets-West in one plate.

Waiting time of 10–20 minutes is required for all waffle and dessert preparation. Prices are subject to prevailing GST and service charges.

Why These Waffles Are a Must-Try

Unlike a typical flour-and-water waffle batter, Typhoon Cafe's waffles use a special ingredient blend that gives them a distinct fragrance — closer to a light, crispy shell around a tender, moist centre than a dense, cake-like waffle. The round, double-layer shape also makes each plate especially photogenic, while flavours like black sesame and brown sugar sticky rice cake give the format a genuinely local, Asian twist rather than just a Western dessert with local garnish.

What Diners Are Saying

Reviewers consistently call out the waffles as a highlight of the Typhoon Cafe dessert menu, alongside the café's soufflé pancakes. One diner recommended the Caramel Pudding Mochi Waffles as big enough to share between two or three people; another described the waffles as "very rich" with a friendly, unhurried atmosphere to match.

Plan Your Visit. Typhoon Cafe's full waffle lineup, including both Plaza Singapura exclusives, is available at its Plaza Singapura outlet in the heart of Orchard Road.

Where to Get the Best Waffles in Singapore

Singapore's dessert scene has no shortage of waffles, but most stick to a familiar Western format with a topping swapped in. Typhoon Cafe does the opposite — building the waffle itself around Asian flavours like black sesame, brown sugar, and mochi, rather than treating them as an afterthought. Paired with a short 10–20 minute wait for a fresh-off-the-iron result, it's a strong case for skipping the usual cake slice and ordering a waffle instead. For the best waffles in Singapore this year, Typhoon Cafe at Plaza Singapura is worth the trip.